TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. To Serve as He Served, To Live as He Lived, and To Love as He Loved.

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1 5136 N Nottingham Ave, Chicago, IL (773) To Serve as He Served, To Live as He Lived, and To Love as He Loved. TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 10, 2017

2 SAINT MONICA + PARISH 5136 N. Nottingham Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Telephone: Fax: WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday at 4:00 p.m. English 6:00 p.m. Polish Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 Noon, and Polish at 1:30 p.m. WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Monday Friday at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 6:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday 7:00 p.m. in Polish P[rish St[ff Rev. Mariusz (Mario) P. Stefanowski Pastor Rev. Andrew Izyk Associate Pastor Rev. William Holbrook Resident Priest Mr. Ronald J. Gronek Deacon Mr. Ed Podgorski Deacon Sr. Noemi Gil Director of Religious Education Mr. Kamil Duda Director of Music Mr. John Baruch Operations Director Mrs. Gwenn Suvada Business Office Coordinator Mr. Richard Grabowiecki Maintenance Engineer Mrs. Joanna Szepiotko Parish Secretary PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - 9:15am to 7:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - 9:15am to 5:15pm Saturday - 10:00am to 2:00pm Sunday Closed Parish Phone: (773) Parish Fax: (773) Parish Office: (773) ext. 110 parishsecretary@stmonicachicago.com Fr. Stefanowski: (773) ext. 115 frmariusz@stmonicachicago.com Fr. Izyk: (773) ext. 112 frandrew@stmonicachicago.com Sr. Noemi Gil (773) ext. 122 srnoemi@stmonicachicago.com John Baruch: (773) ext. 130 jbaruch@archchicago.org Bulletin: bulletin@stmonicachicago.com Mr. Raymond Coleman Mrs. Darlene Connelly St. Monica Academy 5115 N. Mont Clare, Chicago, Illinois Telephone: Fax: ROSARY AND DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Prayed weekdays before the 8:30 a.m. Mass EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Held every Thursday, beginning at 9:00 a.m. (after 8:30 am Mass); concluding Benediction at 6:45 p.m. School Principal School of th_ Si]k SACRAMENTS The special grace of this Sacrament offers the Lord s healing strength, peace and courage to anyone who is seriously or chronically ill, hospitalized or about to undergo surgery. Please contact the Parish Office if you wish to have someone anointed. B[ptism The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated twice a month: the first and third Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m. (some exceptions due to Holy Days and liturgical celebrations). Please call the Parish Office to register for the program and to set a date for the Baptism. M[rri[g_ Archdiocese of Chicago guidelines for marriage preparation ask that a minimum of six months be set aside for preparation for marriage. No firm date for a wedding will be set until the conclusion of the couple s first meeting with the parish minister. At least one of the engaged persons (or their parents) must be a registered and active parishioner of St. Monica. No Sunday weddings are scheduled. Ministry to th_ Si]k/Hom_\oun^ If you or a family member are in a local hospital or are homebound and would like to have a visit from a priest, please call the Parish Office to make arrangements. Ministers of Care are also available to bring Communion to those who are confined at home and are unable to attend Mass, either temporarily or on a continual basis. Please call the Parish Office to schedule a visit. R_]on]ili[tion (Conf_ssion) Monday Friday from 8:00 8:25 a.m., Saturday from 3:00 to 3:50 p.m., and 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. (English and Polish). Individual confessions available by appointment. Parish Mission Statement Saint Monica is a welcoming Catholic faith community. Proclaiming the power of the Word of God, we join together in the celebration of the Eucharist and all Sacraments. We aim to follow Jesus Christ To S_rv_ [s H_ S_rv_^, To Liv_ [s H_ Liv_^, [n^ To Lov_ [s H_ Lov_^.

3 Our Prayers MONDAY, September 11, :30 M[ss a.m. Int_ntions Wilson Aliabet For (Birthday th_ Blessings) W k 6:00 p.m. People of St. Monica Parish TUESDAY, September 12, :30 a.m. Saint Monica Academy 6:00 p.m. Wenceslao Rolle Beverly & Daniel Schiffer WEDNESDAY, September 13, :30 a.m. Lena Minerva 6:00 p.m. Kris Klenske Michael Joyce THURSDAY, September 14, :30 a.m. Martin McNeela 7:00 p.m. Mass in Polish Edmund Płonka FRIDAY, September 15, :30 a.m. Scolastica Bratta 6:00 p.m St. Michael for favor granted SATURDAY, September 16, :00 p.m. Stanley Slabas Richard Sterling Harry Taraszka Minerva Family 6:00 p.m. Mass in Polish SUNDAY, September 17, :30 a.m. People of St. Monica Parish 9:00 a.m. Raymond Godzicki Martin McNeela 10:30 a.m. Emma D. Tolentino 12:00 p.m. Helen Trainer Genevieve Catalano 1:30 p.m. Mass in Polilsh Józef, Czesław & Stanisława Prawdzik FATIMA DEVOTION On Wednesdy, September 13 th, at 6:00 pm.we will have a Mass with the Fatima Procession. Sp_]i[l Pr[y_rs For Thos_ In N ^ Arnott Family Mary Allegretti Phyllis Babbs Carol Batjes Alice Baxter Marilyn Bell Sylvia Boulahanis Adam Burek Jo Buscemi Rogelio Castro, Sr. Cindy Cisek Grace Cleys Joan Craig Air Force Michael Brimie Zachary Muldoon Matt Olken Michael Rice Anthony Villalpando Laurel Walsh Kevin Valdez Army Eric Ambriz James Ambriz Kurt Beyer Tom Bobek Daniel Clark Michael G. Dobija Justin Elazegui Walter Fernandez Robert Gullett Brandon Jackson Andrew Kupinski Jesus O. Lebron Conner Mahoney Jack Maksymec W_l]om_ to Our P[rish The Carrilo Family The Mangubat Family Antoni Skutnik The Nowak Family Samantha Crump Marzena Duda Irena Dudek Carole Edwards Roberta Gols Kerri Horan Michael Kelly Timothy Kim Joan Lajka Dolores Nieciecki Cathy O Hara Jose Perez Max Piekos and all the sick and aged of our parish... R_m_m\_r Our Milit[ry Army, cont d Erik Malenock Andrew Perez Julio Rios Michael Rivera Andrew Thomas Christopher Walsh Michael Zadlo Army Reserve Jason Adamczyk Roman Gronke Keith Maslon Sean O Grady Coast Guard Christine Ambriz Marines Vincent Bertucci Andrew Cobos Gage Cygnar Henrietta Pinkowski Deacon Ed Podgorski Sharon Petrozz, Augie Sansone Tim Sheehan Harriet Skiba Steve Skubski Denise Slaski Fr. Fred Tomzik Ida Traczyk Ralph Volgarino Laura Wysocki Marines, cont d Lukas Czynczyk Dominic Davila Caitlen Ferrarell Benjamin Juhasz Mathew Lynn Michael T. Medrys Steven Meyer Kevin Rasmussen Christopher Ryan Navy Jeremy Bloom Justin Chovanec Zachary Corrado Daniel Jarosz Clay Presny Riley Schoen Steven Stancy Richard Whitman Nick Whitman Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as the protect us. We ask this in Jesus name. Amen September 10, 2017 Page 2

4 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION St. Monica Parish On Good Friday, at the heart of the Triduum, the commemoration of the Lord's Passion is colored by sobriety and decorum, but this Thursday the mystery comes in a luminous celebration of Christ's victory. In its deepest origins, the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is the feast of a dedication of a church, since in the year 335 the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was dedicated on September 13, and on the following day the "true cross" discovered by St. Helena was brought outside to the faithful for veneration. It is a great feast of the Eastern Church, which often marks it by having the whole assembly prostrate themselves on the floor honoring the life-giving cross. At the core of the tradition is the quest of Helena, mother of the Emperor Constantine, to acquire the cross and the nails of the Crucifixion from the ruins of Jerusalem. When she was satisfied that she had found them, thanks to the healing of a sick man whose body was placed on the cross, she had her son fund the building of the great basilica. The history of the relic is complicated, especially because it was carried off by invading Persians in the year 614 and "went missing" for fifteen years. Thursday's feast does not celebrate the relic, but rather the life-giving cross from which salvation flows. It's a good day to look around your house or office: Don't those walls look bare without a cross? What better day to remedy that? Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. GOD'S WATCHERS In the ancient world watchmen were extremely important people. They kept communities safe, and were there to alert them to any impending danger or attack. Before locks, alarms, and security systems, watchmen were the protectors, the safety measure. So when the Lord charges Ezekiel as a watchman today, it is a weighty charge. So weighty, we learn, that if Ezekiel fails to sound the alarm for those around him and they perish in a state of wickedness, Ezekiel will be held responsible! This profound connection between God's will on earth and in heaven is repeated in today's Gospel, where Jesus instructs us that we are to be the security force, the watchers placed on alert that nowhere in the Body of Christ, the church, will there be any two members of the one Body who are not reconciled. Scripture tells us that Jesus reconciled all things in heaven and on earth through the blood of his cross. But we are given the mission to continue that reconciliation on earth as in heaven through our ceaseless efforts to be, as Paul would write, ambassadors of reconciliation. Let us not get too comfortable thinking that we are responsible only for keeping our own lives from the path of wickedness and disagreement. We are also held accountable for the lives of the members of Christ's body around us. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. September 10, 2017 Page 3

5 St. Monica Parish TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Our culture tempts us to think that any action is allowed as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else. Today's readings show us how sadly narrowminded that thinking is. They call us to a much higher standard, one that recognizes the majestic dignity of each human person. Ezekiel reminds us that the wicked acts of one person always affect the whole human community. Even if the sin is a private one, we are all responsible for shining light into the darkness. Matthew's Gospel echoes this idea, providing practical tips for bringing healing and reconciliation to sinful or broken relationships. Today's readings also show us the deep implications of sin: a failure to love. Saint Paul urges us to avoid sin and obey the law. The best way to do this, he professes, is to love. Love leads us from mere coexistence to genuine companionship. THE WAY OF LOVE Although today's readings might seem drearily preoccupied with sin, Saint Paul explains why sin is important to discuss: because every sin reduces the amount of love in the world. Paul turns the focus from sin to love when he writes, "Love is the fulfillment of the law" (Romans 13:10). What power that verse contains! If we begin each day by reciting that verse, we would be well on our way to a more generous life--not only avoiding sin as much as possible, but also actively seeking out ways to make life sweeter for our neighbors. Memorized verses inspire us when we face difficulties during the day, when we are irritated with someone, for example, or we need to make a decision. Remembering that "love is the fulfillment of the law" might truly help us avoid sin and do good in daily life. THE WAY OF PRAYER Learning a scripture verse by heart is, of course, a way of praying. In today's Gospel, Jesus encourages us to pray. Jesus firmly believes in the power of prayer, going so far as to guarantee results: "I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father." Jesus promises something else, too, something vitally important. More than a game of Go Fish in which we hope we "got what we asked for," prayer is a living encounter with Jesus himself: "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Today's readings move us beyond the bare minimum and open an enormous world to us. We shun the pettiness of sin not because we fear punishment, but because we want to love others deeply. We pray to our great God not because we want to get favors from a divine vending machine, but because we want to spend time with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. September 10, 2017 Page 4

6 Announcements DEAR PARISHIONERS ST. MONICA BOY SCOUT TROOP 943 CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF FATIMA APPARITIONS CAR WASH Saturday, September 16 9:00 am 2:00 pm School Parking Lot at Nottingham & Carmen Avenues This is a Free Car Wash, with any dontions accepted! Thank you for your support of our Boy Scout Troop and our activities! We would like to express our gratitude for providing the beautiful flowers adorning our Lady of Fatima Statue. This week, the flowers were provided by: CELINA DZIK THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU! Liturgical Ministry Schedule DATE TIME EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS LECTOR ALTAR SERVERS September 16 4:00 pm T. Lach C. Lyons 7:30 am J. Ronchi K. Ronchi M. Rolle K. Wyszkowski D. Douvalakis N. Douvalakis M. Murphy J. Ronchi T. Cacal M. Malarski M. Scieszka September 17 9:00 am A. Bruno N. Campbell L. Ciesielski 10:30 am K. Heneghan K. Knorr C. Peterson M. P. Collins A. Reisel G. Peterson D. Tabang L. Ciesielski R. Brenner M. Ghiloni M. Ghiloni D. Tabang G. Lough S. Lough C. Smith 12:00 pm R. Catalano C. Devine M. Reinhardt C. Devine J. McNaughton N. McNaughton K. Trespeces-Winck September 10, 2017 Page 5

7 Around the Archdiocese of Chicago OUR LADY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF CHRIST S PASSION Parish Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Christ s Passion in St. John, Indiana ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO Saturday, October 14, Ride in the comfort of a chartered bus. We will depart promptly at 8:30 am for the 1 hour and 20 minute drive to the Shrine. We will return at approx-imately 3:30 pm. The day will begin with Mass with Fr. Andrew as Presider and then we will step onto the pray-er trail at the Shrine of Christ s Passion. It is as if you have been transported back 2000 years! You will see 40 life-size bronze statues artfully placed in dramatically landscaped gar-dens that look and feel like the Holy Land. There is also an exquisite, one of a kind 10,000 sq. ft. Gift Shoppe brimming with beautiful displays of unique and exciting gift ideas. It is even referred to as a destination store. $50 per person, (includes transportation and box lunch) Bottles of water will be provided. Special Accommodations: the Shrine covers 30 acres and consists of 1 mile of walk-ing. Twenty-nine seats are available in club cars, where you are driven from garden to garden. If you need this accommodation, it must be requested at the time of payment. Tickets will be on sale this weekend and at the rectory. If you have questions or need further information, please contact Pat Peterson at REGINA DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE : Sept. 6, 8:16-9:15 a.m.; Kelly Rourke Golden, class of 1989 and owner of Neapolitan fasion emporium, on being a business owner; Sept. 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Bridget Coughlin, president and CEO of the Shedd Aquarium on leadership; both presentations free; in Regina Dominican s O Shaughnessy Theater, 701 Locust Road, Wilmette; register for one or both at rdhs.org/events/. BIBLE JOURNEY FALL SESSION The Gospels and Jesus of Nazareth ; Wednesdays Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25; Nov. 1 and 8; 9:45-10:45 a.m.; presented by Jerry Leitner; $35; at Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness; contact Mary Whitesideat or mwhiteside@holyfamilypar ish.org to register. HANDS-ON + HEARTS-IN PROGRAM Discernment experiences for women who are considering life as a Catholic sister; opportunities Aug. 28-Sept. 1 and Sept ; hosted in northern Mississippi, 50 miles from Memphis; no other cost for participants; women will be accompanied by sisters from various orders in providing hands-on service to the needy and live in community for the week, sharing prayer, cooking, reflections, guidance and fun; register at least one month in advance; sponsored by Sisters of the Living Word and the Chicago Archdiocesan Vocation Association; contact Sr. Sharon Glumb at sglumb@slw.org or ext TOLTON CHICAGO PILGRIMAGE On September 23, join Bishop Joseph Perry on a historic pilgrimage that journeys through historic Bronzeville, the ministerial home of Servant of God - Fr. Augustus Tolton. Stops on the pilgrimage include site of Fr Tolton s first church in Chicago, the grave of Mother Tolton, site where Fr. Tolton disembarked from train and later collapsed, and Mercy Hospital where he was cared for and later died. September 10, 2017 Page 6

8 St. Monica Niedzielna Parish Refleksja - Annual Report NAUCZYCIEL ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCI Wyszedł z więzienia. Przybył do rodzinnej miejscowości i powędrował nad grób swego ojca. Chciał przy tym grobie wyrzucić z siebie gorzkie pretensje, jakie nagromadziły się w nim w ciągu życia. Przegrał 37 lat. W więzieniu zrozumiał, że głównym sprawcą jego nieszczęścia był właśnie ojciec. Matka wychowywała go wraz z dwoma siostrami bardzo uczciwie. Pragnęła mieć dobre dzieci i wychować je na dobrych ludzi. Los sprawił, że zmarła, gdy on był w pierwszej klasie szkoły podstawowej. Odpowiedzialność za dalsze wychowanie spoczęła na jego ojcu, ale temu nie zależało na tym, by miał uczciwe dzieci. Kiedy zobaczył pierwsze kradzione przedmioty, uśmiechnął się i zamiast zganić, pochwalił: widzę, że umiesz sobie w życiu radzić. Nie reagował też na złe towarzystwo. Cieszył się, gdy znalazł dla siebie papierosy w kieszeni syna z klasy czwartej. Nie było z jego strony ani jednego znaku ostrzegawczego, ani jednej próby wskazania na to co dobre. Stojąc nad grobem wylewał gorycz swoją na ojca ziemskiego i na Ojca niebieskiego za to, że mu dał tak słabego rodzica. Zrozumiał to w więziennej celi słuchając opowieści współwięźniów, którzy mieli rodziców na poziomie. Zeszli na złe drogi wbrew ojcu i matce. Byli w tej szczęśliwej sytuacji, że mieli wartościowego ojca. On był z nich najbiedniejszy. Uczynił w życiu sporo zła, ale nie było nikogo, kto chciałby, by on był dobry. Słuchając tego wyznania przypomniałem sobie uliczną balladę Stanisława Grzesiuka. Śpiewał w niej o rozbójniku Antku, upominanym wielokrotnie przez matkę i brata Feliksa. Wymowna to historia. Niewiele brakowało, a wśród ofiar rozboju Antka znalazłby się jego brat Felek, który był prawnikiem. Wreszcie Antka z jego bandą złowiono. Wprowadzono go na salę dla wysłuchania wyroku. Między sędziami stał jego brat. W imię prawa skazał go na śmierć. Wydał wyrok i umarł na sali, nie wytrzymało jego serce. Antek wtedy wyznaje: nie pomogły matki łzy ni brata głos, wiedział że czeka go szubienica. W tej balladzie został przedstawiony dramat Antka i wielkość zarówno jego matki, jak i brata. To upomnienie, te łzy miłości matki do syna i brata do brata, mówią o ich wielkości. Do końca odpowiedzialni za niego. Upomnienie jest wyrazem miłości, znakiem troski o człowieka, o jego szczęście. Wielu sądzi, że upomnienie ma sens jedynie wówczas, gdy jest skuteczne. Jeśli więc nie przynosi owocu, to nie warto upominać. Takie jednak ustawienie upomnienia nie jest podyktowane miłością. Ten kto kocha, nigdy nie przestanie upominać, miłość mu na to nie pozwoli. Człowiek wędrujący drogą nieuczciwości nie może być prawdziwie szczęśliwy, więcej, ciągle grozi mu całkowita klęska, bo nigdy droga nieuczciwa nie prowadzi do pokoju sumienia i wolności ducha. Stąd ten, kto kocha takiego człowieka, wzywa go do zmiany drogi życia. Bóg doskonale zna kręte drogi wielu ludzi. On będzie ich sądził. Od nas natomiast oczekuje nie sądzenia, lecz upominania naszych braci. Stopień zaangażowania w upomnienie, w walkę o człowieka, jest dowodem naszej miłości. Nie może to być tylko upomnienie słowem, trzeba uczynić wszystko, co w naszej mocy, by człowiek wrócił z niesprawiedliwej drogi. Ale jeśli nawet wszelkie środki zawiodą, trzeba upominać do końca. Ten, kto kocha, nie może się zgodzić na to, by osoba kochana wędrowała drogą wiodącą ku otchłani wiecznej przepaści, a taką jest droga grzechu. Proroka Ezechiela można nazwać nauczycielem odpowiedzialności indywidualnej. Jego wypowiedzi dotyczące tego tematu należą do klasyki światowej. To na jego wypowiedziach, jak na fundamencie, buduje gmach odpowiedzialności w swej etyce Chrystus. I on podejmuje temat upomnienia braterskiego. Rozpracowuje je dokładnie ukazując poszczególne etapy, jakie winien przebyć człowiek, by mógł z ręką na sercu stwierdzić, że uczynił to, co było w jego mocy, by brata ratować. Mało znany prorok Ezechiel winien być ponownie przestudiowany. Jego Księga, bogata w wizje, obrazy, symbole, stanowi nie tylko magazyn, z którego obficie korzystał autor Apokalipsy, lecz jest ważnym ogniwem w wychowaniu ucznia Chrystusa do pełnej odpowiedzialności za siebie i za drugiego człowieka. Ks. Edward Staniek September 10, 2017 Page 7

9 Spiewnik Wszystko, co zwiążecie na ziemi, będzie związane w niebie, a co rozwiążecie na ziemi, będzie rozwiązane w niebie. (Mt 18) XXIII NIEDZIELA ZWYKŁA Kto się w opiekę odda Panu Swemu, A całym sercem szczerze ufa Jemu, Śmiele rzec może: Mam obrońcę Boga, Nie przyjdzie na mnie żadna straszna trwoga. Ciebie On z łowczych obieży wyzuje I w zaraźliwym powietrzu ratuje, W cieniu Swych skrzydeł zachowa cię wiecznie, Pod Jego pióry uleżysz bezpiecznie. Psalm: Słysząc głos Pana, serc nie zatwardzajcie. Pójdź do Jezusa, do niebios bram. W Nim tylko szukać pociechy nam, On Cię napoi Krwią swoich ran, On Ojciec, Lekarz Pan. Słuchaj Jezu, jak Cię błaga lud, Słuchaj, słuchaj, uczyń z nami cud, Przemień, o Jezu, smutny ten czas, O Jezu pociesz nas! Że z nami jesteś, pozwól to czuć, Nadzieję naszą omdlałą wzbudź; Daj przetrwać mężnie prób ziemskich czas. O Jezu, pociesz nas! Gdy nas otoczy krzyżowy cień, Daj przy ołtarzu w smutny ten dzień Znaleźć ochłodę, męstwo i wzór. W Tobie, o Jezu mój. Kłaniam się Tobie, Przedwieczny Boże, Którego niebo objąć nie może; Ja, proch mizerny, przed Twą możnością Z wojskiem Aniołów klękam z radością. Tu Stwórcę swego wiarą wyznaję, Kocham serdecznie, pokłon oddaję, Cieszę się wielce z Twej Boskiej chwały, Niech Ci się kłania z niebem świat cały. Dziękuję za to, żeś się zostawił W tym Sakramencie, abyś nas zbawił. Za swoje łaski tu wyświadczone Odbieraj od nas serca skruszone. Przed Tronem Twoim serca składamy, Oto pokornie wszyscy wołamy: Błogosław Panie swemu stworzeniu Broń od nieszczęścia, ciesz w utrapieniu. Przed oczy Twoje nędzę stawiamy, Ratuj, niech pomoc od Ciebie mamy. Tyś Bogiem naszym, pięknością wieczną, Bądź i obroną zawsze skuteczną. Zostawaj z nami, póki żyjemy, W tym Sakramencie niech Cię wielbimy. A gdy się zbliży z ciałem rozstanie, Twym świętym Ciałem zasil nas Panie. Przez chrztu świętego wielki dar, o Chryste, z Twej hojności. Twym dzieciom wiary dałeś skarb nadziei i miłości. Najświętszej Trójcy wieczną cześć pragniemy z serc gorących nieść. Strzec wiary ślubujemy, w niej żyć, umierać chcemy. Przez Twoją, Chryste, zbawczą Krew, Bolesne Twe konanie, Niech z ser ustąpi wszelki gniew Daj miłość, zmartwychwstanie! September 10, 2017 Page 8

10 St. Monica Parish - Stewardship S 3 MASS ENVELOPES LOOSE 4:00 pm $ 1, $ :00 pm $ $ :30 am $ $ :00 am $ 1, $ :30 am $ 1, $ :00 pm $ $ :30 pm $ $ E-Giving $ Mailed Envelopes $ Children's Envelopes $ Grand Total This Week $ 8, Assumption $ St. Monica Academy $ Facility Maintenance $ 1, Ascension $ N/A Weekly Budgeted Goal $ 9, Weekly Difference $ Year-to-Date Difference $ -1, Actual Weekly Collection-to-Date $ 88, Year-to-Date Goal $ 90, % TO GOAL 93.6 % PLEDGED CAMPAIGN UPDATE Parish Goal: $800, Total Pledged: $ 748, Percent of Goal: 93.60% Thank you to all who have participated in the To Teach Who Christ Is Campaign. May the Lord Bless you for your stewardship. If you have not yet participated, and would lke to join the Campaign, which grately supports our Parish, please contact our Parish Office or speak directly to Fr. Mario after Mass. Your support is greatly appreciated. God Bless You! MONTHLY COLLECTIONS AUGUST SEPTEMBER DATE FIRST COLLECTION SECOND COLLECTION August, 6 Regular Sunday Collection Facility Maintenance Fund August, 13 Regular Sunday Collection School Development August, 15 Assumption None August, 20 Regular Sunday Collection None August, 27 Regular Sunday Collection None September, 3 Regular Sunday Collection Facility Maintenance Fund September, 10 Regular Sunday Collection School Development September, 17 Regular Sunday Collection Seminarian Education September, 24 Regular Sunday Collection None September 10, 2017 Page 9

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