Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 13, 2015 The Lord GOD is my help, therefore I am not disgraced. Isaiah 50:7

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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-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 13, 2015 The Lord GOD is my help, therefore I am not disgraced. Isaiah 50:7 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 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. 9:00am-1:00pm 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 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Procession: Lift High the Cross Licensing: Sign of the Cross and Greeting Penitential Act Gloria (right) (Readings begin on p. 210) Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 116 Used by permission: Onelicese: A 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 Lord s Prayer The Sign of Peace The Communion Rite 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. Chant Verse, R/. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross 4 Used by permission: Onelicense: 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: Take Up Your Cross Used by permission: Onelicense:A

6 Liturgical Musings Comment: All religions are the same.we all pray to the same God. Response: The statement is true to a certain extent; if the God they are referring to is the God we know in Scripture and as revealed by Jesus Christ. And this is where people part company from each other; and it is usually surrounds the question who is Jesus Christ? Is Jesus the Son of God? Is He the second person in the Trinity? Does our salvation and entry into heaven totally depend on Him? Is Jesus defined by who he says he is through sacred scripture and His Catholic Church; or is he defined by an individual s concept or personal perception? When we baptize our children we make a Profession of Faith for them. Expressing that we will bring them up in the Catholic Faith; and saying we are proud to profess this faith in Jesus Christ. At Confirmation we as young adults gave our word that we would continue to grow and practice this faith. Coming to Mass on Sunday is a response to the love Christ gave us as he died on the cross and rose from the dead on Easter. At each Mass he gives us the same Sacrifice (of Good Friday, in an unbloodied way) as he gives himself in the consecrated host through the priest offering the Holy Mass. Understanding the Mass as sacrifice can put us in touch with what our Lord is doing thorough the praying and singing we offer to him in praise, adoration, supplication, and thanksgiving. A parish community is based on who Jesus is in the Eucharist and the Sacramental life of the Church. Family Mass begins this weekend at the 10am Mass and continues on the first Sunday of the month (except April, it s on March 20th) through May. This Sunday the School Advisory Council serves Coffee and Donuts after the Mass. Religious Education classes start next Sunday. On the Sundays when class is in session a Mass is offered at 11:15am in Falcon Hall. The Mass is open to all in the parish and we will provide a reminder in the bulletin a week ahead. Praying each day is essential to the liturgical and spiritual life of the believer. The following is offered for your consideration. A Prayer to the Holy Spirit (by Cardinal Mercier) I am going to reveal to you the secret of sanctity and happiness. Every day for five minutes control your imagination and close your eyes to all the noises of the world in order to enter into yourself. Then, in the sanctuary of your baptized soul (which is the temple of the Holy Spirit) speak to that Divine Spirit, saying to Him: O Holy Spirit, beloved of my soul, I adore You. Enlighten me, guide me, strengthen me, console me. Tell me what I should do; give me Your orders. I promise to submit myself to all that You desire of me and to accept all that You permit to happen to me. Let me only know Your Will. If you do this, your life will flow along happily, serenely, and full of consolation, even in the midst of trials. Grace will be proportioned to the trial, giving you the strength to carry it and you will arrive at the Gate of Paradise, laden with merit. This submission to the Holy Spirit is the secret of sanctity. Eucharistic Adoration When you think about Eucharistic Adoration, a very special day in the liturgical year should come to mind. This special day is Holy Thursday. At the conclusion of the Mass of the Lord s Supper on Holy Thursday, many churches sing Pange Lingua and Tantum Ergo as part of the Eucharistic Procession. After the Mass, churches stay open for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. At this time people come to church to pray and adore the Blessed Sacrament. This is a beautiful time to be with our Lord. Did you know that we offer this opportunity every week? On Wednesdays at 1 PM, the church is open for the Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, concluding with Benediction at 3 PM. At this time, people come together to pray and ponder upon sacred mysteries of our faith. 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. We encourage you to be a part of this beautiful liturgy offered every Wednesday from 1 PM to 3:15 PM. 6

7 Mon. September 14 8:30 am. +Robert Rozmarynowski Tues. September 15 8:30 am. +Jeanne A. Corcoran Wed. September 16 8:30 am. +Michael Wynd Thurs. September 17 8:30 am. +Henry Zbikowski Family Fri. September 18 8:30 am +Dominik Horak Sat. September 19 8:30 am. +Anthony Fazio 5:00 pm. +Steve & Geraldine Podgorny +John Krajewski +Walter Schreiman +Mary Ferraresi +John Sadler Sun. September 20 8:00 am. +Helen & Hank Skawinski 10:00 am. SI: Lillian Hunt +Genevieve Erazmus +William Hanley +Angela Tagastino 11:15am. For the People Mass in Falcon Hall 11:30 am. Mass in Polish SI: Alan Ryciuk +Franciszek i Jan Undas +Anna Maria Skiscim Weekly Parish Information Highlights for the coming week MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Baptismal Preparation Class-7pm-Queen of Peace TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 15 Women s Council General Meeting-Set Up at 6pm Meeting starts at 7:30pm-Multi Purpose Room K of C Mtg-7:30pm-Queen of Peace WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Adoration & Benediction-1-3pm-Church Choir Set-up-6pm-Church Choir Practice-7pm-Church THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Leisure Club Meeting-9:00am-Queen of Peace Al-Anon Meeting-9:30-11am St. Joseph the Worker Mass at Alden Nursing Home-2pm Virtus Training-6:30pm-Multi-Purpose Room Cub Scouts Mtg-7pm-St. Joseph the Worker Caps Mtg-7pm-Queen of Peace FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Grandparents/Special persons Day 8:30am Mass with St. Thecla students Bible Study (Polish)-7pm SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 General Anders School-9-12:30pm General Anders cultural arts classes until 3pm Remembering those who died on September 11, 2001 Ray Malczynski Weekly Contributions: September 6, 2015 Sunday Collection $ 7, Maintenance $ School Fund $ Parking Lot Fund $ Votive Lights $ Assumption $ Budget Gap $ Sharing Parish $ Propagation of Faith $ Initial Offering $ Seminary $ Holy Thursday $ 2.00 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 7

8 Our Faith SERVANT Sometimes the hour and the person meet. Sometimes, when a task or mission is set upon our shoulders, we know we must meet our responsibilities and we are ready. These are heady and invigorating times. The first reading and the Gospel proclamation today are intimate glimpses of a commencement, an inauguration of a challenging future. In both readings, a sense of gravity prevails. The first reading is from the mysterious Servant Songs from the book of Isaiah. The person is steadfast and brave. His courage and bravery are not located in his stout heart, but in God. We are reminded, The Lord GOD opens my ear that I may hear (Isaiah 50:4), so the servant understands the mission. And twice, The Lord GOD is my help (50:7, 9), so that the servant can endure the coming struggle. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The Lord GOD is my help; who will prove me wrong? (Isaiah 50:5-9a). Psalm I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living (Psalm 116). Second Reading Faith, if it does not have works, is dead (James 2:14-18). Gospel Jesus asked his disciples, Who do you say that I am? (Mark 8:27-35). 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: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1-13; Ps 101:1b-3ab, 5-6; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Wednesday:1 Tm 3:14-16; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Tm 4:12-16; Ps 111:7-10; Lk 7:36-50 Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49:6-10, 17-20; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: 1 Tm 6:13-16; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20; Ps 54:3-8; Jas 3:16 4:3; Mk 9:30-37 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Grandparents Day Monday: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Tuesday: Our Lady of Sorrows Wednesday:Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian Thursday: St. Robert Bellarmine Saturday: St. Januarius; Blessed Virgin Mary St. Thecla Class of th Class Reunion Saturday Sept 26 th, pm till!!!!! At Emerald Isle 6686 Northwest Hwy Chicago, The class of 1974 and 1976 are also invited to attend. We are asking for a $5 donation to cover the cost of food. There will be a cash bar. Please RSVP to Laura Gayton (Soens) By Sunday Sept 20 th lagrnbsn@yahoo.com or (563) We look forward to seeing all of you!!! 8

9 Parish Life St. Thecla Women s Council We are a spiritual social and service ministry of women who meet and through our fellowship and fundraising efforts, are able to support the parish and local charitable organizations. The Women s Council is a member of the National Council of Catholic Women, which links us with thousands of women across the country and provides with rich resources crucial to the lives and work of Catholic Women. We meet the third Tuesday of the month September through May. Please consider joining us on September 15th at 7pm in Moriarty Hall for our wine & cheese, meet and greet gathering. We always like to see new faces and would love to have you join us. Religious Education News Classes for the school-year will begin next Sunday, Sept. 20 th. 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 rmazzoni@saintthecla.org. 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 of 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 x226 adixon@saintthecla.org This Sunday the School Advisory Council is hosting a Coffee And after the 10:00am Family Mass. Make sure you stop in the back of the church for coffee, juice, and treats after the 10:00am Mass and mingle with community. On Friday September 18, St. Thecla School and the Family School Association would like to invite our grandparents and/or special guests to join us for our annual St. Thecla Special Person Day. Grandparents or special guests are invited to celebrate the Feast of St. Thecla with us at 8:30am Mass followed by coffee and snacks in Moriarty Hall. Guests will then be invited to visit the students and the classrooms until 10:30am. Guests should arrive at Church at 8:30am. If your child plans on having a guest, please RSVP to Mrs. Glaviano at nrsng60110@aol.com with your child s name, room number, and number of guests. Don t forget this weekend to purchase your quick picks" after the 8am & 10am Masses. They are available in the school office during the week. Thank you for the support! Athletic News Our varsity football team had a big win this past weekend over St. Al's/St. Pats with a 12-8 victory. Our Junior Varsity lost a tough battle 9-0. The teams have a bye this weekend but will resume playing the following weekend, Sept. 20, vs. Immaculate Conception at Notre Dame H.S. Registration is still open for Bitty Basketball (Grades 1-3). This weekend is the Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament. Alumni from many Northwest Side schools including your own Thecla Falcons will compete on Saturday from 11am - 4pm and Sunday 1-5pm. We need volunteers to help with concessions, scoreboard and door collection. If you are available this weekend, please Don Kottl at donkottl@gmail.com. 9

10 VIRTUS-Protecting God s Children Training Session To all volunteers at St. Thecla: The Archdiocese of Chicago requires all volunteers who come in contact with Children are to participate in Virtus Training. Our Parish is offering a Virtus Training Session in Moriarty Hall this Thursday, September 17, starting promptly at 6:30pm. Latecomers cannot be admitted. 10

11 Prayer List, List, US US Military United States Air Force: United SSgt. Michael States J. Air Archam, Force: SrA A1C Michael Heather J. Bosh, Archam, A1C SrA Heather Nicole Coreil Bosh, SrA A1C Nicole Scott Coreil Frisco A1C A1C Scott Shane Frisco Garrison, A1C SSgt. Shane Adam Garrison, Krey, SSgt. 2ndLt. Adam Peter Krey, A. Schroeder, 2ndLt. SSgt. Peter James A. E. Schroeder, Stay SSgt. SSgt. James Sentara E. Stay SSgt. SSgt. Sentara Matt Tredwell Stay SSgt. AIG. Matt Keith Tredwell Daniel Garrison AIG. Keith Daniel Garrison United States Army: MAJ. Terence W. Bacon, SGT. Sean Doherty, SGT. Rachel Hall, CPT. Gina Marie 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, Keep in mind... 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 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. Sick List - We pray for all those in nursing homes, homebound or who require extended care and those who care for them: Help us with the responsibility of keeping the list up to date and accurate. Please call the office when the status of someone s health changes. Joseph Augustin Barbra Ammemdola Frank Bednarczyk Frank Bednarz Gino Belcaster John Belcaster Rosemary Besyk David Bergthal Frank Bieniek Franciszek Bosak Marian Brown Laurence Brueck Daniel Burke Krzysztof Bylica Herlinda Castellanos Irena Chmielowski Susan Christ Therese Ciborowski Eileen Cobb Kevin Connolly Jodi Chmiel Susan Carroll Deacon Bob Cnota Eileen Conway Mike Curtin John Dooley Sophie Dembek Jackie Dubiel Burke Daniel Donald Edsey Carolyn Engblom Kristen Formanski Nicolette Garrigan Frank Gibbons Joan Giuntoli Loretta Golubski Ann Gosciniak Ireta Gross Patrick Hall Lilian Hall Gerald Halvey Dorothy Hennessey Frank Herbig Gerald Halvey Teresa Jozefczak Wladyslawa Kielar Beverly Kisiel Rita Koch Stephanie Krupa Robert Kieca Sophie Lally Anita Lapiszko Mary Lavalle Joan Lonasney Arlene Lewandowski Rose Ligeza Dorothy Lyjak Wanda Marshall Martin McCaffrey Eileen McGovern Edward McManis Imleda Mizones Lillian Morris Gerrick Mueller Katharina Mueller James Mullins Kim Murphy Julie Muza George Marcin Walter Malinowski Robert Motto Catherine Neumann Kathleen Numec Therese Neiman Danuta Okrzesik John Orloff Patricia O Toole Bob Paige Kevin Peterson Giselle Piekarski Estella Plaza Caroline Plodzien Gisele Piekarski Thomas Podgorny Roman Poniatowski Vincent Platt Raymond Prybil Joe Pulizzano Virginia Romarynowski Stanley Sadej Anthony Sansone Mary Sarlo Peter Schroeder Eugenia Siemianowski Janina Sikora Laura Smith John Tentele Dorothy Taylor Janina Sroka Helena Starzynska Helen Surdey Dorothy Struck Patricia Timm Janis Taylor Judith Wolff-Stenzel Cecilia Walega Christine Wasowski Mary Widelka Anthony Wiorski Irene Wlezien Edward Wnek Julia Wojtanowski Julia Zeler Rose Zemba 11

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. 9:00-13:00 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. 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 Adoracja Najºwiêtszego Sakramentu w ºrode od godziny 13:00 do 15 :00. Program Nauczania Religijnego Og³oszenia 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 Spotkania Liturgiczne Serdecznie zapraszamy na spotkania biblijne prowadzone przez p. Annê Olczyk w kaýdy piàtek od godziny 19:00 21:00 w Sali Mary Queen of Peace. 18 Wrzesieñ Dzieñ Babci i Dziadka Pamiêtajmy o Naszych Bliskich! Zrzeszenie Amerykañsko Polskie og³asza zapisy na kursy zawodowe pomocy pielêgniarskiej, obywatelstwo oraz jêzyka angielskiego. Po informacjê proszê dzwoniæ wew. 400, 401,409.

13 XXIV Niedziela Zwykła Chrystus wzywa do niesienia krzyża - idźmy za Nim. Wprowadzenie do liturgii Sam Jezus Chrystus zaprosił nas, abyśmy jako wspólnota parafialna w łączności z całym Kościołem powszechnym uroczyście święcili pamiątkę Jego męki, śmierci i zmartwychwstania. Dzisiaj Chrystus w liturgii słowa zapyta każdego z nas: kim jestem dla ciebie, człowieku XX wieku? Niech nasza wiara w Jezusa Chrystusa nie wyraża się w słownych deklaracjach, ale w dobrych czynach codziennego życia. Za to, że nie zawsze mamy odwagą przyznać się do Chrystusa, przeprośmy teraz naszego Ojca. Wprowadzenie do liturgii słowa W pierwszym czytaniu prorok Izajasz kreśli obraz prawdziwego Sługi Bożego, którego Jahwe wspiera nawet wśród prześladowań. Apostoł Jakub w drugim czytaniu powie nam, że wiara bez uczynków jest martwa. W Ewangelii zaś Jezus zapyta nas: A wy za kogo mnie uważacie?". Wraz ze św. Piotrem odpowiemy: Ty jesteś naszym Panem i Bogiem - Zbawicielem". Skorzystajmy z Bożego zaproszenia i zasiądźmy do stołu słowa. Og³oszenia W dniach 26 i 27 Wrzeºnia odbedà siê darmowe badania cisnienia krwi. Badanie odbêdà siê 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! Og³oszenia W imieniu Biskupa Andrzeja Wypycha serdecznie zapraszamy wszystkich parafian do odwiedzenia strony iternetowej g/pl, stworzonej z myślą o Polonii i polskich rodzinach. Jest to miejsce, gdzie również można zasiêgnàæ informacji dotyczàcych duszpasterstwa rodzin pw. Naszej Umi³owanej Matki Boskiej Chêstochowskiej. Polski Dystrykt AA-tel Leczenie uzaleznien: Zrzeszenie Polsko- Amerykanskie Ola-wewnetrzny 346, Piotr wewnetrzny 347. Schronisko dla bezdomnych-tel , wewnetrzny 326 lub 319. Stop przemocy tel wewnetrzny 333 lub 331 (ofiary przemocy). 357 lub 344 sprawcy przemocy Haymarket Center-leczenie uzaleznien (po polsku) Daniel , Andrzej , Grzegorz Anawim-schronisko dla bezdomnych lub 1125 N.Cleaver St. Chicago Dzienna Pomoc Bezdomnym-Kosciol Sw.Jacka Rainbow Hospice Centrum Wsparcia w zalobie

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 Scouting starts this Thursday 7pm in St. Joseph meeting room 16