Second Sunday of Lent February 21, 2016 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? Psalm 27:1

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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 Second Sunday of Lent February 21, 2016 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? Psalm 27:1 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 the home bound unable to attend Mass. Thank you!

2 The Order of Mass 2nd Sunday of Lent Procession: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say 1. I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon my breast." I came to Jesus as I was, So weary, worn and sad; I found in him a resting place, And he has made me glad. 2. I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold, I freely give The living water; thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live." I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in him. 3. I heard the voice of Jesus say, "I am this dark world's light; Look unto me, thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright." I looked to Jesus, and I found In him my star, my sun; And in that light of life I'll walk Till traveling days are done. a Text: CMD; Horatius Bonar, , alt. Music: trad. English melody, adapt. by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Used by permission: Licensing: Sign of the Cross and Greeting Penitential Act The Confiteor (Please kneel) I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, (strike breast through the bold text) through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. (followed by the Kyrie) Kyrie Eleison (Repeat each invocation after the cantor) Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison. Gloria (Omitted in Lent) The readings are found on page 77 in the Breaking Bread. Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 27 Refrain: The Lord is my light and my salvation. 2 Gospel Acclamation (Stand) Glory and Praise to You, Lord, Jesus Christ. Chant Verse, R/. Used by permission: One license: A

3 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) 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 Lord s Prayer The Sign of Peace 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. 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 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: What Wondrous Love Is This? Used by permission: Onelicense:A

5 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: I Want to Walk As a Child of Light Used by permission: Onelicense: A

6 Lenten Scripture Study Looking for a way to improve your prayer life and understanding of the Word of God this Lent? Come and be a part of Lenten Scripture Study continuing on Tuesdays at 7 PM in the Upper Room of the Parish Office. Deacon Steve will offer a multi media presentation and facilitate the discussion. Pope Francis has encouraged us to heed the words of Saint Jerome who has told us that "Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ". Lenten Learning 2016 continues with Father Ron Stake Please join Fr. Ronald Stake on the Thursdays in Lent as he shares his experience and learning on the following topics February 25th -- The Eastern Catholic Churches in the Western World March 3rd -- A Catholic View of Islam March 10th -- The Metropolitan Tribunal and the Adjudication of Marriage Cases: A Tribunal of Truth and Mercy The sessions start at 7:30pm and take place in the school; room #105 6

7 Highlights for the coming week TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Lenten Bible Study 7pm Upper room parish office Knights of Columbus Officer MTG-7-9pm-PDR Mon. February 22 8:30 am +Ross Fragale Tues. February 23 8:30 am Deceased Family Wed. February 24 8:30 am Members of St.Thecla Thurs. February 25 8:30 am +Michael Bolger Friday February 26 8:30 am +Edward & Irene Saraniec Sat. Sun. February 27 8:30 am For the People 5:00 pm +Alexander Kielar + Narda Calcagno February 28 8:00 am + Edward & Irene Saraniec 10:00 am + John C. Barrett 11:15 am For the People ( Gym) 11:30 am Mass in Polish + Ryszard Mo³dawa + Bronis³aw Zych + Stanis³awa i Stefan Karaº + Barbara, Julia, Józef Szewczyk + Halina Blondowski + Marcelina Rokitnicka + Wilhelm Rokintnicki + Czes³awa Goºciñska + Kazimierz Goºciñski + Jerzy Bogdanowicz 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 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Adoration & Benediction - Church 1pm-3pm Choir Practice-7-9pm-Church THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Al-Anon Mtg.-SJW-9:30am-11:00am STEM Scouts-5:00-6:30pm-QOP TTWCI Mtg-6:30pm-QOP Weblos Scout Mtg-6:30-7:30pm-SJW Lenten Adult Education-7:30pm-school rm:105 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Bible Study in Polish-7pm-QOP Stations of the Cross-7pm in English; 8pm in Polish SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 General Anders Polish School 9-12:30pm SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 R/E-9:15-11:45am-Mass in gym Confirmation-Bishop Kane-3pm Church Reminder: Blood pressure screening will be offered after all the Masses next weekend. During the Year of Mercy make every effort to experience the Sacrament of Confession. At our parish confessions are: Saturday: after 8:30am Mass & 4:00-4:45 p.m. Spowiedþ: po polsku Sobota 4:00-4:45 p.m. Niedziela 11:00-11:25a.m. The Act of Contrition is printed on the back page of today s bulletin. Weekly Contributions: February 14, 2016 Sunday Collection $6, Maintenance School Fund 5.00 Parking Lot Fund Votive Lights Initial Offering 5.00 Ash Wednesday 1, Budget Gap Sharing Parish Latin America

8 Our Faith WE ARE TO BE TRANSFORMED Today s showing forth of God s glory is filled with a light that astonishes and reveals. Jesus transfigured on Mount Tabor energizes even the sleepy apostles, who see but cannot get hold of it. They can be forgiven for not apprehending the full meaning of this extraordinary vision of a transfigured Jesus with Elijah and Moses. The whole of the Law and prophets is summed up here on this mountain. The transfiguration on Mount Tabor is handed over to us this Sunday. As Paul reminds us, it is we who are to be transformed. The light and life of the Resurrection are set forth here so we do not lose heart and fall entirely asleep. This Sunday looks to Easter. It looks to transformation. It asks us to lift up our heads and acknowledge the risen Lord as our light and our salvation. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The Lord made a covenant with his faithful servant, Abram, saying, To your descendants I give this land (Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18). Psalm The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27). Second Reading We await the Lord Jesus, who will change us to conform with his glorified body (Philippians 3:17 4:1 [3:20 4:1]). Gospel Peter, James, and John witness the transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain (Luke 9:28b-36)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. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday:Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11; 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9 On March 4th Stations of the Cross will be: "Stations Through the Eyes of Mary" at the usual time of 7pm in Church. All are welcome. Stations of the Cross - Fridays during Lent 7:00pm in English 8:00pm in Polish Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years old and older on all the Fridays of Lent. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. The special Paschal fast, as well as abstinence, are prescribed for Good Friday and encouraged for Holy Saturday. 8 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.

9 Choir Invitation: Please consider being a part of our music ministry. Come to a rehearsal on Wednesdays at 7 to observe the great things we are doing. Please see below for rehearsal dates and commitments. Rehearsals: Wednesdays 7-8:30 PM (Church) Mass Participation: Twice a Month (Sat. 5PM) Upcoming Masses: 2/27 & 3/19 Holy Week: Good Friday (March 25th) Easter Vigil (March 26th) Please feel free to contact me for more information: Mr. Aaron Dixon Director of Music adixon@saintthecla.org (773) ext. 215 All men of the parish; consider becoming a member of the Knights of Columbus. Contact Grand Knight Bob Rutherford at or Fr. Gene at the Parish Office. Jubilee Year of Mercy February 21, 2016 Second Sunday of Lent Many icons depicting Jesus transfiguration bear the Greek title Metamorphosis, a technical term also for nature s springtime transformation. Fittingly, this Jubilee Year of Mercy coincides with the Lectionary s Year of Luke, for only Luke specifies Moses and Elijah speaking about Jesus exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem (Luke 9:31). Israel s exodus liberated from slavery; Jesus exodus liberates from sin s living death of selfishness. Pope Francis suggests that Lent s prayer, fasting, and works of charity can transfigure the world, if Christians translate Isaiah s challenge into our daily lived experience of Jesus life-giving exodus by releasing those bound unjustly, setting free the oppressed, sharing your bread with the hungry, bringing the afflicted and homeless into your house, clothing the naked, not turning your back on your own. If you remove from your midst oppression, and malicious speech... then light shall rise for you in the darkness... you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring whose water never fails (Isaiah 58:9, 10, 11). Peter Scagnelli, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Serving the Lord at Sunday Mass.. Our parish needs more men and women (high school age and older) to serve as ushers at all our weekend Masses. Please introduce yourself to those who are ushering and let them know you are available and willing to help. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Sometimes there is a hesitation for people to bring the gifts of bread and wine to the altar at the Offertory. No one is assigned to bring up the gifts; and parishioners spontaneously decide to bring the gifts forward...and there are times when no one steps up. An idea was given to help this situation: Volunteers are needed to collaborate on creating and maintaining a sign-up sheet where families, or friends attending Mass together could sign up to bring the gifts at the Offertory. If you are interested in either ushering or to help with creating and maintaining a sign up sheet for the gifts; please contact the Parish Office. Thank you, Fr. Gene 9

10 St. Patrick s Day Party! St. Thecla School 6323 N. Newcastle Falcon Hall (GYM) Saturday, March 5 th 6:00PM 11:30PM CÈAD MÌLE FÁILTE Join us at St. Thecla for libations, Irish dancers, traditional Irish dinner, pipers, live Irish music, split the pot, and more! On March 5th come celebrate St. Patrick s Day at St. Thecla School where everyone is Irish. Tickets $30.00 per person Price of admission includes dinner, dessert, coffee, pop and water, and all live entertainment. 21 and over event Cash Bar *Tickets can be purchased in the School office 10

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, CPT. John Healy 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: Rosina E. Byk Tina Cernak Frank Bieniek Gino Belcaster Laurence Brueck Daniel Burke Jodi Chmiel Harriet Chudzynski Deacon Bob Cnota Eileen Cobb Kevin Connolly Burke Daniel John Dooley Jackie Dubiel Carolyn Engblom Loretta Golubski Ann Gosciniak Lillian Hall Gerald Halvey Frank Herbig Rick Hernandez Wladyslawa Kielar Beverly Kisiel Ronald Klish Mary Lavalle Arlene Lewandowski Rose Ligeza Dorothy Lyjak Walter Malinowski George Marcin Wanda Marshall Imleda Mizones Katharina Mueller Catherine Neumann John Orloff Gisele Piekarski Caroline Plodzien Thomas Podgorny Raymond Prybil Stanley Sadej Anthony Sansone Peter Schroeder Eugenia Siemianowski Dorothy Taylor Janis Taylor Patricia Timm Helene Veder Cecilia Walega Christine Wasowski Mary Widelka Edward Wnek Julia Zeler Rose Zembal Barbara Zygmunt 11

12 STRONA DUSZPASTERSTWA POLSKOJÊZYCZNEGO W PARAFII ªw.TEKLI Dzieñ Modlitwy Polskiej M³odzieýy w Merrillville Sanktuarium Matki Boýej Czêstochowskiej W ramach przygotowania do Bierzmowania, uczniowie klas siódmych i klasa ósma Polskiej Szkoły im. Gen.Władys³awa Andersa uczestniczyły w dniu modlitwy w Sanktuarium Matki Bożej Częstochowskiej. Ks.Mikołaj Markiewicz wygłosił naukę do młodzieży oraz odprawił mszę św. W sobotę 13 lutego uczniowie klasy ósmej zdawali egzamin przed przyjęciem Sakramentu Bierzmowania. Komisja w składzie: p.wanda Penar -dyrektor, p.anna Franczyk - katechetka oraz p.ewa Wejda. Biuletyn «The Women s Center» na luty 2016 Okazja dla wolontariuszy: The Women s Center /Centrum dla Kobiet/ potrzebuje nowych wolontariuszy od poniedziałku do piątku od 9:00 rano do 5:00 po południu, przeważnie pod adresem 5116 N. Cicero Ave. [1] Potrzebny silny mężczyzna /np. emeryt/ do pomocy w magazynie mebelków dziecięcych, we wtorki od 10:00 rano do 2:00 po południu. Umiejętności zawodowe mile widziane, ale nie konieczne. [2] Potrzebna osoba do recepcji, w piątki od 1:00 do 4:00 po południu. [3] Potrzebni wolontariusze zarówno do recepcji jak i do obsługi telefonów. [4] potrzebne osoby do przygotowania butelek dziecięcych do następnej akcji na cele The Women s Center (dobra praca dla uczniów potrzebujących zaliczenia godzin pracy społecznej). [5] poszukujemy wolontariuszy o ofiarnym sercu, którzy mogliby odpowiadać na telefony otrzymane poza zwykłymi godzinami, w poniedziałki, wtorki lub czwartki od 5:00 po południu do 9:00 rano następnego dnia i umawianie wizyt do biura porad (counseling office). [6] potrzebujemy wolontariuszy z możliwością pracy w różnych godzinach do recepcji w naszym Ośrodku w Evergreen Park. Po szczegóły prosimy dzwonić do Page na numer lub drogą elektroniczną pscarlett@womens center.org. Potrzebujemy: 7 kompletów do zabawy dla dziecka tzw. pack and plays ; 5 krzesełek do samochodu dla niemowląt; 3 łóżeczka dla starszych dzieci, 4 wózeczki, 3 podwójne wózeczki, 4 wanienki do kąpieli dziecka, 2 urządzenia dla dziecka, gdy uczy się chodzić, 2 stoliczki do przewijania, 3 siedzonka do bujania kołysania [tzw. bouncers]; 4 stoliczki do karmienia, 3 nocniczki, 3 małe huśtawki. Będzie to dla nas wielkim ułatwieniem, jeśli sami te rzeczy do nas dostarczycie. Aby uzyskać adres, lub aby zgłosić by ktoś odebrał mebelki prosimy do nas dzwonić na numer Rodziny, które je otrzymują są Wam wdzięczne. 12

13 I I NIEDZIELA WIELKIEGO POSTU Święty czas Wstęp do liturgii Niedziela jest pamiątką zmartwychwstania Jezusa Chrystusa, zwycięstwa Miłości nad grzechem, w którym wciąż jesteśmy zanurzeni. Ofiara Chrystusa na drzewie krzyża uwalnia nas spod władzy złego ducha, jednoczy nas z Bogiem i gwarantuje wieczne zbawienie w Królestwie Niebieskim. By jednak móc w pełni skorzystać z owoców miłości Boga do człowieka, musimy przyjąć Jego zaproszenie, do nawrócenia i przemiany własnego życia. Wielkiego Post, który w Kościele obecnie przeżywamy jest dobrym czasem, aby poprzez post, modlitwę i jałmużnę odpowiedzieć pozytywnie na Boże zaproszenie. Jako Boże dzieci, prośmy o miłosierdzie Boga na początku tej Eucharystii. Wstęp do liturgii słowa Za chwilę będzie miało miejsce spotkanie Boga z człowiekiem, sam Stwórca przyjdzie do każdego z nas w swoim zbawczym Słowie, które pokrzepi nasze serca i wskaże kierunek drogi, bo Słowo Pana jest jak lampa, która świeci tam, gdzie pojawia się mrok i ciemność. Bóg po raz kolejny pragnie dzisiaj zawrzeć z nami przymierze, tak jak zawarł je z Abrahamem, jak będziemy świadkami w pierwszym czytaniu z Księgi Rodzaju. Przymierze człowieka z Bogiem, to jednym słowem naśladowanie Jego miłości we współczesnym świecie, miłości, która sprawi, że będą nasze ciała przekształcone na podobieństwo ciała Chrystusa, o czym zapewnia nas święty Paweł w Liście do Filipian. Łukasz na kartach Ewangelii zapisuje scenę przemienienia Jezusa, która odsłania tożsamość Zbawiciela przed trzema uczniami, że Jezus jest Synem Boga. Otwórzmy się na Słowo Boże i na jego działanie w naszym życiu. Rekolekcje Wielkopostne w jêzyku polskim w Koºciele ªw. Tekli. Zapraszamy do wspólnej modlitwy. 14 Marca Poniedzia³ek 7:00 wieczorem 15 Marca Wtorek 7:00 wieczorem 16 Marca ªroda 7:00 wieczorem Droga Krzyýowa w okresie Wielkiego Postu po polsku W Piàtki o godz. 8:00 wieczorem Wielki Post Gorzkie Ýale w kaýdà Niedzielê po Mszy ªwiêtej O godz: 11:30. Dziêkujemy 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 Holy 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 Dear St. Thecla Parishioners, St. Thecla School Please join me in extending Mr. Dan Gargano a heartfelt thank you for his leadership, professionalism and integrity as he served St. Thecla in his role as our principal. Mr. Gargano will not be returning next year; let s wish him the best and keep him in our thoughts and prayers as he begins a discernment to explore different avenues in education. While we will miss him; our school remains stable and we will continue to grow. Dan accomplished much and in a great manner as our school continues to function well. From a professional standpoint: when a leader transitions we don t look for a replacement because all good leaders recognize that individually we bring certain strengths and our limits. In this context we will diligently search for the best candidate for our school. I am very grateful to be able to count on your support and on those who step up to assist me with consultative leadership decisions when asked. A search committee will be formed and my confidence remains in you to handle this change and grow together in it. Again; our sincerest appreciation to Mr. Gargano; who will be a Falcon forever. In God we trust; Fr. Gene Dyer, Pastor St. Thecla School will be hold the annual St. Baldrick s fundraiser on March 11 th from 8:30am to 10:30am in the school gym. We welcome all St. Thecla parishioners and friends to attend. We are in the process of organizing the raffles and prizes. Each grade level classroom will donate items in order to create a themed raffle basket and we need your help! If you would like to donate any items to the baskets, we will have a table set up in the school vestibule with the following labeled boxes: Cooking and Baking Basket, Spa Day Basket, and the Lottery Ticket Tree. Please feel free to stop in and drop off the item. Thank you for your charitable support in finding a cure to childhood cancer. All proceeds of the event will go to the St. Baldrick s Foundation. For more information please contact Gianna Marzec by gmazec@saintthecla.org. The 2016 St Thecla Grand Raffle Tickets go on sale next weekend after all the Masses The cost for each ticket is $25 each. Our 1st early bird drawing for $100 is March 15th CASH PRIZES ARE: 1st Prize - $3,000 2nd Prize - $1,500 3rd Prize - $500 4th thru 10th Prizes - $100 The drawing takes place at the Block Party on June 11th. Your generosity last year raised almost $17,000 to support our parish & school. Let s break that record this year.