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2 Page Two Fi h Ordinary Sunday February 8, 2015 Mass Intentions The sanctuary lamps this week are lit for: + Marian Mikowski DEVOTIONS MONDAY February 9, :00 AM Janet Trudeau rq. Cousin Agnes 12:00 PM (Noon) Mass in English 7:00 PM Mass in Polish TUESDAY February 10 St. Scholas ca 8:00 AM Zofia Dudek 12:00 PM Mass in English 7:00 PM Mass in Polish WEDNESDAY February :00 AM Recovery of health for Agnes M. Coco 12:00 PM Mass in English 7:00 PM Mass in Polish THURSDAY February 12, :00 AM Rose and Charles Coco rq. of Children 12:00 PM Mass in English 7:00 PM Mass in Polish FRIDAY February 13, :00 AM Edward Maluchnik rq. Ed & Elaine Maluchnik 12:00 PM (Noon) Mass in English 7:00 PM Mass in Polish SATURDAY February 14 Memorial of St. Cyril and Methodius 7:00 AM Mass in Polish 8:00 AM Recovery of health for Anthony r. Coco 5:00 PM Julia Pesce rq. Family SUNDAY February 15 Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time 7:00 AM O zdrowie dla Izabelki, o zdrowie i Boże bł. oraz opiekę Matki Najświętszej w czasie choroby dla zięcia; o powrót do zdrowia dla Wojciecha S f, Ewa i Jan Kabat, Maria i Jan Budzioch oraz ich dzieci, Franciszek Budzioch, Genowefa Tralecka w 15-ą rocznicę śmierci 8:30 AM Marta Ortega 10:00 AM Casimir Maluchnik rq. Ed & Laine Maluchnik 10:15 AM o zdrowie dla Izabelki, Antoni Rojek w 12-ą rocznicę śmierci 12:30 PM Josephine Bauer rq. Nick & Suzan Sta gakis 3:00 PM O zdrowie dla Izabelki 5:00 PM Mass in English 7:00 PM O zdrowie dla Izabelki What does it mean to have a Mass "offered" for someone? EUCHARISTIC ADORATION - Held each Thursday following the 8:00 a.m. Mass un l 6:45p.m. DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed in English everyday from Monday to Friday following 8:00 a.m. Mass. Please take a short break from your busy life and join the ladies in prayers. On every Saturday right a er 8:00 a.m. Mass prayer to St. Anne is being said. Please stop by the Church and offer to God at least a few moments of your me. An individual may ask a priest to offer a Mass for several reasons: in thanksgiving, for the inten ons of another person or as is most common, for the repose of the soul of someone who has died for the souls in purgatory. One must never forget the infinite graces that flow from the Sacrifice of the Mass which benefit one s soul. We find not only the origins of this prac ce da ng to the early Church but we also clearly recognize its importance. Offering Mass for a special Inten on is a long standing tradi on in the Catholic Church. It is usually considered that special graces are obtained for whom the Mass is said. If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, please contact the Parish Office ex We will help you with the dates and mes which are available. The s pend or offering given, signifies the sacrificial nature of giving of something of yourself to associate more in mately with Christ who offers himself in the Eucharist.

3 February 8, 2015 Fi h Ordinary 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: Irene Rowe Mary Ayello Anthony R. Coco Lo e Chrapla Violet Del Vacchio Edward Waytula Pat Ostrowski William Keleher Arlene Garcia Diana Krzyzanowski Nick Paolino Adam Shershen Jean Staniszewski Josephine Coco Laura Schofield Calvin Upton Julie D Agos no Luna Family Margery Janz Brianna Jurczykowski Susan Milostan Robert Malek Michael F. Coco Tish Vanoni Jodi Mack Geraldine Mack Agnes Coco Ester Baran Isabell Beyer Deadra Kusek Stanley Podgorny Marie a Falbo Laverne Greco Steve Johns Barbara Alderson Henryk Sykula Anna DeBold Kathleen Barr Lesley Barr Mary Hal n Virginia Starsiak Veena Bhat Pat Flynn Veronica Segovia Frances Skrabacz Marion Watermann Richard Behrendt Irene & Joseph Biancalana Steve Garorowski Grace Miceli Dolly D Agos no Jerry Mack Joan Grzeskowiek Wiliam Reynen Christeen Gross Gerald Marcelo Julia Szyelik Chris n Gross Jim Jezuit George Keehn Donald Trainor Henry Katnik Maureen Keith Dolly Aloisio Jozef Golonka Michael Spano Judy Fahey 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 des ned 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, mee ng danger with courage, and all occasions with discipline loyalty, they may truly serve the cause of jus ce and peace to the honor of your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Stewardship of Treasure Thank you for sharing your TREASURE with St. Ferdinand Parish Bóg zapłać! PLEASE REMEMBER ST. FERDINAND PARISH IN YOUR WILL. Rising very early before dawn, he le and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed He told them, Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come. Mark 1:35, 38 In today s Gospel reading we see a perfect example of stewardship. Jesus gives His me to do all that God wishes - healing the sick and preaching. Yet, Jesus also makes me to be alone in prayer. It is through prayer, spending me with God, that we find the strength to do what God wishes us to do. Be sure to find me every day to be with God. Thank you! Sincere THANK YOU to all who give their me 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. LITURGICAL MINISTRIES SCHEDULE MASS TIME LECTOR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SATURDAY, February 14, :00 PM D. Lasiewicz E. Mele, J. Lohrmann 8:30 AM 10:00 AM (chapel) 12:30 PM SUNDAY, February 1, 2015 Envelopes $3, Loose $2, TOTAL: $6, SUNDAY, February 15, 2015 Dr. M. Starsiak J. McGinnis J. Zarate R, Pasko, P. Macias A, Groeper, E. Anaya, F. Supan, C. Trujilo, D. Ash S. Kass, J. Zarate SPC Jeffrey Foerster and SA Andrew Rios 5:00 PM M. Syodia/L. Perz H. Syodia

4 February 8, 2015 Fi h Ordinary Sunday Page Four FESTIVAL OF FORGIVENESS February Pope Francis has described his vision of the Church as a field hospital in the middle of a terribly wounded world. During Lent 2015, the Church in the Archdiocese of Chicago wants to bring the medicine of mercy not only to the Catholic faithful but also to anyone who stands in need of healing and forgiveness. Across two days February 27 and February 28, the Church in Chicago will offer special opportuni es for the celebra on of the Sacrament of Penance and for prayers of healing. The Catholic faithful, especially those who have been away from the sacraments, are urgently invited to come and share in God s mercy. For Catholics around the world, Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Season of Lent. It is a me of new beginnings. This year, Lent offers us a unique opportunity to invite people to seek healing and par cipate in the Fes val of Forgiveness. From noon on Friday, February 27, to noon on February 28, the Sacrament of Penance will be celebrated at 24 loca ons for 24 hours. Parishes unable to stay open for 24 hours will be offering other opportuni es as part of the Fes val of Forgiveness. For more informa on please check archdiocesan website at The Sacrament of Penance is such a gi! It can be very hard to do -- it can be in mida ng, embarrassing -- but once absolu on is given, you will walk out of that confessional feeling like a trillion bucks. Christ, in His most Holy Wisdom, gave us this precious Sacrament to literally and truly bestow His grace upon us through His priests as a means of forgiving us and assuring us of His mercy and love for us. This psychological benefit of "feeling assured" and "clean again" stems not only from the supernatural fruits of the Sacrament, but from our human nature and our need to purge ourselves of those things that plague our consciences. Christ, the Great Physician, knows us well and knows that "confession is good for the soul," in both a supernatural and psychological sense. As G.K. Chesterton wrote: When a Catholic comes from confession, he does truly, by defini on, step out into that dawn of his own beginning... in that brief ritual God has really remade him in His own image. He may be grey and gouty; but he is only five minutes old. It's not as scary as it seems to so many people. Really. But if you're s ll afraid, take a deep breath, pray for strength, go to Confession and receive His wonderful mercy! You will not regret it, I promise you! If you've just been validly bap zed, you don't need Confession, because Bap sm wipes away all guilt of sin (and the temporal effects of sin, by the way). If, however, you were validly bap zed years ago and are just now coming to this Sacrament for the first me, you might want to schedule an appointment with your priest to make what's known as a "General Confession," which includes sins of one's en re life, since it might take a bit longer than usual (do the same if you are a returning Catholic and haven't been to Confession for many, many years.

5 Page Five Fi h Ordinary Sunday February 8, 2015 Praise be the Lord Jesus Christ! My name is PAWEL ADAMUS and I am transi onal deacon of the Archdiocese of Chicago, and fourth year student of theology at Mundelein Seminary. By the decision of His Excellence Archbishop Blase Cupich I was appointed new associate pastor of Saint Ferdinand Parish. This will start on July first, a er my priesthood ordina on. But, first in terms of my priesthood prepara on I will serve at Saint Ferdinand as a deacon. In terms of my background. I was born in Poland 30 years ago in Warsaw where I spent my childhood. Then at the age of ten my family and I moved to the city called Biala Podlaska. This was the place where I spent most of my life, and were I discovered that I have desire to be a priest. At the age 21, I entered to the Seminary in Siedlce (hometown of Deacon Piotr Samborski) where I spent 4 years studying philosophy and theology. On my fourth year of seminary forma on, one of the priests from Archdiocese of Chicago visited our seminary with talk about the Church in Chicago and the need of priests. I decided to come to Chicago. I spent my first year Studying English at U.I.C. and receiving further seminary forma on at Bishop Abramowicz Seminary. On 2011, I entered Mundelein Seminary. Today, I have pleasure to be at Saint Ferdinand Parish and be part of this Family which we create together. I am sure that this parish will be a good place for me in my prepara on for ordina on and first steps in priesthood. Then, I want to tell you that I already keep you in my prayers, and I want ask you for the same. God bless you all! Deacon Pawel Adamus My name is PRZEMEK TOMCZYK and from February 7 th ll May 2 nd I will be honored to be at the internship in Saint Ferdinand Parish. I came to United States three years ago, and a er gradua ng from Bishop Abramowicz Seminary now I am at the second year of theology in Mundelein Seminary. Before seminary I have been studying journalism for three years in Cracow, Poland. I have two younger brothers, my mom is an English teacher and my day is a car mechanic all of them live in Poland. I am looking forward to meet with Saint Ferdinand s parishioners. God Bless! Przemek Tomczyk NATIONAL MARRIAGE WEEK 2015 February 7-14 "A commi ed, permanent, faithful rela onship of husband and wife is the root of a family. It strengthens all the members, provides best for the needs of children, and causes the church of the home to be an effec ve sign of Christ in the world" Na onal Marriage Week and World Marriage Day (the second Sunday in February) provide opportuni es to celebrate the gi and blessing of marriage and to affirm and support engaged and married couples. The celebra on of Na onal Marriage Week in the U.S. began in 2002, origina ng from Marriage Week Interna onal. World Marriage Day, held the second Sunday of February each year, was started in 1983 by Worldwide Marriage Encounter Marriage does ma er. A er all, we re all in this together. As members of society, we count on each other every day to keep our commitments. We feel more secure when we can depend on others. Although marriage has changed a great deal, the benefits of marriage endure. Social science research confirms that marriage is an important social good that brings a wide range of posi ve outcomes for adults and children alike. Benefits of marriage: On average, married people are be er off financially. Marriage is associated with be er health, sex and safety for men and women. Children do be er when they live with their own two married parents. We encourage you to visit for more informa on and resources.

6 February 8, 2015 Fi h Ordinary Sunday Page Six 2014 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT REQUESTS 2014 Contribu on Statements are prepared by REQUEST only for any registered parishioner. Please call the Parish Office ex. 225 with your name, address and envelope number. The statement can be either picked up at the office or it will be mailed to your home address. Thank you! THANK YOU! Sincere thank you to all members of Polish Highlanders Club with its president Mr. Tadeusz Kulasik for their generous dona on of $2,000 toward the parish Renova on Fund. May the Lord bestow many graces and blessings upon you for your generosity. God bless you! FISH FRY PREFRY MEETING Just dropping a line to invite everyone to the Fish Fry PREFRY mee ng Wednesday, February 11th in Canning Hall at 6:30pm. The cold winter seems to get everyone looking forward to spring! Keeping busy always makes the days pass quickly. Why not take this opportunity to meet some great people while suppor ng your parish? We can show you how stewardship can be fun! Do you want to feel more connected to your child s school? Earn service points while ge ng to know other school parents in a truly fun, family orientated environment. We have jobs for everyone! If you can fold a napkin, cut a cake, pour a cup of coffee, serve a dinner or seat a guest we need you! Please consider being a part our energe c team of volunteers, and join us at this mee ng. All regular volunteers are encouraged to a end and invite a friend who may be interested in our mission. The mee ng will begin with a short social, followed by a briefing of events planned for this year. We always look forward to seeing you and hearing any sugges ons or idea s you may have. See you there! If you cannot make this mee ng but would like to volunteer, please call us. We would love to hear from you! Ques ons? Call MaryEllen or Pat THE MEMORIAL BRICK PROJECT LAST CALL! As bricks are being installed and if you s ll would like to purchase a piece in memory of a loved one, please fill out the from included on page 9 in ths bulle n and drop if off with your payment in the parish office. Thank you! SCOUTING NEWS Thanks to all the Scou ng families that braved the Winter Blizzard on Scout Sunday February 1 st. Your dedica on is appreciated! IRVING PARK CATHOLIC WOMAN S CLUB will have their Mee ng on the Second Tuesday, February 10th, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. A er our Mee ng we will have Soup Salad Cupcakes and Cake. The cost is $4. Mary Ellen Zyniewicz will make the soup and salad. Hostesses will be Rita Cox, Sue Buzinski, and Rose Guzze a. A erward we will play CLR. Any ques ons please call: Ann Marie Lane

7 February 8, 2015 Fi h Ordinary Sunday Page Seven Dear Parishioners and Friends of Missionaries of the Poor, In the spirit of Christmas joy, MOP volunteers of St. Ferdinand parish once again traveled to Kenya and Uganda and brought the love of Jesus to the poorest of children being cared for by the MOP Brothers. On behalf of the MOP Brothers and the poor they serve, we would like to sincerely thank you, Fr. Jason Torba and all our Parishioners for your kind support last year. Thank you for your prayers, love and con nuous sharing. Through you, God s poor ones have been fed and loved and remembered. On December 29 th last year, our small mission team arrived at the Brother s center in Nairobi, Kenya, and we were overjoyed to see their Good Shepherd school and all the changes and improvements that the Brothers were able to accomplish -- thanks to the generous support of St. Ferdinand s parishioners. We have seen with our own eyes how much our kind help can change the situa- on of the poor and give joy and hope for a be er tomorrow. Our selfless Brothers, the children, the parents and teachers are all very thankful. The Brothers wrote and we also received beau ful le ers and drawings from the children. Since the beginning of January 2015, the new school year has now begun, and over 120 children are back at school being love, educated and cared for. The Brothers also have 37 mentally and physically challenged children in their small orphanage who are in need of special care, and a soup kitchen for the poorest families from the neighboring slums. Food and work is scarce, so even during vaca on and holiday breaks their apostolate is full of beau ful struggling children - who know that the Brothers will never send them away hungry. Thanks to funds collected last year we were able to purchase the new benches, tables and desks for two classrooms, as well school uniform, shoes and books for each child! The help of St. Ferdinand s also ensured that the school children were able to receive proper meal three mes each day. During our visit, it was our great joy to establish a small library and to purchase some school supplies, toys and books. We are very happy to let you know that in the near future the Brothers will begin construc on of official school building and a proper apostolate building for the orphans and sick children. The plans are very inspiring - a school of 6 spacious classrooms, a playground, a room for teachers. Fr. Paul and the Brothers from Kenya mission cannot find words to thank you for all you do and the hope you give!!! In Uganda, we spent six days working with over 500 children in the Brothers two centers, and thanks to the generosity of few friends we were able to purchase 2 refrigerators and a water pump for the orphanage center for girls. Young Fr. Allan the superior of the mission in Uganda is very grateful. The joy that our Parish and friends brings to the Brothers and the children is amazing, and all of them are truly grateful. Daily prayers are offered for all who in any way support their work, and they are bonded to us as one family! Each mission trip further mo vates us to con nue the work and shows us how much we can change someone's life and give comfort and hope. On the first Sunday of Lent, once again we renew our Lenten project "Let's give children a future." Please do find more informa on in next week s bulle n. We pray and hope that together one again we will be blessed to support our children in Africa, and help with the wonderful building projects at the missions, for we are truly God s instruments of Divine Mercy and His tender love. Gratefully, Missionaries of the Poor Volunteers in Chicago THIS WEEK AT ST. FERDINAND PARISH Monday February 9, :00AM Friendship Club (Convent) 6:00PM Cub Scouts (Convent) 5:00pm Troop #51 McManus Tuesday February 10, :00AM Irving Park Women Club (Convent) 5:00PM Radosc (McManus) 6:00PM Chicagowskie Slowiki (Chapel) 7:00PM Mass for the Inten on of Poland (Church) 8:00PM Speaker/Movie (McManus Hall) Wednesday February 11, :00PM Ladies of St Anne Bd Mtg (Convent) 2:30PM Jr. Legion of Mary (Convent) 5:00PM Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena (Church) 6:00PM Cub Scouts (Convent) 6:00PM Polonia Group Dance (McManus) 6:00PM Chicagowskie Slowiki (Chapel) 6:00PM Kropeczki (Convent) 6:30PM Legion of Mary (Small Convent) 6:30PM TZroop 51 Commi ee (Convent) 8:00PM Rosary Group Leaders Mtg (rectory) Thursday February 12, :30PM Jr. Legion of Mary Adora on (Church) 5:30PM Radosc (Church) 6:00PM Girl Scouts (Convent) 6:00PM Pack 3051 (McManus) 7:00PM Filareci (Chapel) Friday February 13, :00AM Legion of Mary (Convent) 6:30PM Pilgrim Virgin (Convent) 7:30PM Ushers Mee ng (Canning Halll) Saturday Febraury 14, :00AM Market Day (Cafeteria) 8:00PM Polish Saturday School (All Halls) 1:00PM Polish Scouts (Convent) 6:00PM AA Mee ng (Convent) 6:00PM Bap sm in English (Church) Sunday February 15, :30AM School of Religion 10:00AM Cub Scout Blue & Gold Dinner (McManusl) 11:15AM Lednica (Chapel) 11:00AM Word of Life (Convent) BULLETIN ARTICLES DEADLINE The deadline for bulle n ar cles is 3:00 p.m. on the previous Friday preceding the Sunday of publica on. 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8 February 8, 2015 Fi h Ordinary Sunday Page Eight CONVENT KITCHEN RENOVATION AND REMODELING PROJECT Projekt remontu sal i kuchni w budynku konwentu Total cost of the project: $27,050 Funds collected to date: $2,732 Funds needed to complete the project: $24,318 Our hear elt thank you for your generosity! Całkowita kwota projektu: $27,050 Fundusze do tej pory zebrane: $2,732 Kwota potrzebna do ukończenia projektu: $24,318 Serdeczne Bóg zapłać za hojnoć Waszych serc!

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10 February 8, 2015 Fi h Ordinary Sunday Page Ten Niech będzie pochwalony Jezus Chrystus, Nazywam się Paweł Adamus i jestem diakonem Archidiecezji Chicago oraz studentem czwartego roku teologii w seminarium w Mundelein. Poprzez dekret Arcybiskupa Błażeja Cupich z dniem 1 lipca zostałem mianowany nowym wikariuszem parafii Świętego Ferdnynanda. Zanim to się stanie, dnia 16 lipca przyjmę święcenia kapłański z rąk wcześniej wymienionego arcybiskupa. A z dniem dzisiejszym rozpoczynam nowy etap przygotowań do tych wydarzeń. Dzisiaj rozpoczynam mą posługę diakońską w tej oto parafii, z czego się niezmiernie cieszę. Mówiać o sbie, urodziłem się w 30 lat temu w Polsce, a dokładnie to w Warszawie gdzie spędziłem swoje dzieciństwo. W wikeu 10 lat wraz z rodziną przeprowadziliśmy się do Białej Podlaskiej, gdzie spędziłem wiekszość swojego życia, i gdzie odkryłem w sobie pierwsze pragnienie bycia księdzem. W wikeu 21 lat wstąpiłem do seminarium w Siedlcach (miasto rodzinne diakona Piotra Samborskiego). Tam spędziłem 4 lata studiując fiozofiie I teologie. Na czwartym roku mojej formacji seminaryjenej, pewien ksiądz z Chicago przyjechał do naszego seminarium dzieląc się doświadczeniem posług temu Kościołowi. Jednocześnie mówił o potrzebie większej liczby kapłanów z Polski. Wraz z Diakonem Piotrem odpowiedzieliśmy na to wezwanie, i w roku 2011 po raz pierwszy przylecieliśmy do Stanów Zjednoczonych. Pierwszy rok mego pobyty w Chicago spędziłem studiując język angielski na U.I.C. oraz kontynuując fromację seminaryjną w Seminarium Biskupa Abramowicza. W roku 2011 wstąpłem do seminarium w Mundelein, które to ukończę za kilka miesięcy. Dzisiaj mam tą przyjemność bycia tutaj z wami w tej parafii, i bycia częścią tej parafialnej rodziny. Jetsem pewny, że parafia Świętego Ferdynanda będzie wspaniałym miejscem na przygotowanie się do święceń kapłańskich i stawianiu pierwszych kroków jako ksiądz. Chciałbym wasz wszystkich zapewnić, że polecam was dobremu Bogu w swoich moditwach. Tym samym proszę was o modlitwe bym był w stanie jak anjowocniej pełnić posługę wikariusza parafii Świętego Ferdnynanda. Szczęsć Boże, Diakon Paweł Adamus. Mam na imię Przemek Tomczyk i od 7 lutego do 2 maja będę miał zaszczyt uczestniczyć w praktykach parafialnych w Parafii św. Ferdynanda. Do Stanów Zjednoczonych przyjachałem 3 lata temu i po ukończeniu Seminarium Biskupa Abramowicza teraz jestem na drugim roku teologii w Seminarium Mundelein. Przed wstąpieniem do seminarium studiowałem przez trzy lata dziennikarstwo w Krakowie. Mam dwóch młodszych braci, moja mama jest nauczycielką angielskiego a mój tata jest mechanikiem samochodowym wszyscy oni mieszkają w Polsce. Nie mogę się doczekać spotkań z parafianami św. Ferdynanda! MSZA ŚW. ZA OJCZYZNĘ Zapraszamy na Mszę św. za Ojczyznę, w której polecane są Bogu ofiary katastrofy smoleńskiej. WTOREK, 10 LUTEGO godz. 7:00PM w kościele. Po Mszy św. W Sali McManus zostanie wyświetlony flm Anny Ferens "Zobaczyłem zjednoczony naród" mowiacy o tragedii smolenskiej. Zapraszamy! OSTATNIA SZANSA! PROJEKT ZAGOSPODAROWANIA TERENU WOKÓŁ FIGURKI MATKI BOŻEJ Osoby, które są jeszcze zainteresowane wykupieniem cegiełki by upamiętnić bliskie osoby, których wśród nas już nie ma są proszone o wypełnienie formularza zamieszczonego na str. 9 i zwrócenie wraz z opłatą do biura parafialnego. Serdecznie dziękujemy wszystkim członkom Koła Podhalan i Miłośników Tatr pod patronatem Matki Bożej Ludźmierskiej wraz prezesem Tadeuszem Kulasik i całym Zarządem za złożenie ofiary $2,000 z ostatniej zabawy karnawałowej na wsparcie Funduszu Naprawy i Rozbudowy naszej parafii. Niech Bóg wynagrodzi licznymi łaskami dobroć i hojność waszych serc oraz zaangażowanie w życie parafii. Bóg zapłać! Składamy serdeczny Bóg Zapłać Państwu Henryce i Romanowi Marszałek z Marszalek Dental 5948 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL (773) za $100 donację na Ziarno

11 February 8, 2015 Fi h Ordinary Sunday Page Eleven Drodzy Parafianie i Przyjaciele Misjonarzy Ubogich, W okresie Świąt Bożego Narodzenia 29 grudnia grupa wolontariuszy MOP po raz kolejny wyruszyła do Kenii I Ugandy aby wspólnie z Braćmi pracować z najbiedniejszymi dziećmi. Na ręce Ks. Proboszcza oraz Was wszystkich drodzy parafianie w imieniu Braci i ich podopiecznych składamy serdeczne Bóg zapłać za pomoc jaką okazaliście dzieciom w ubiegłym roku. Dziękują za wsparcie, modlitwę i pamięć. Radości nie bylo końca kiedy zobaczyliśmy szkolę Dobrego Pasterza, zmiany których Bracia mogli dokonać dzieki Waszej ofiarnosci sa ogromne!!! Na własne oczy widzieliśmy jak bardzo możemy zmienić sytuację tych dzieci a ponad wszystko dać radość i nadzieję na lepsza przyszlość. Podziekowaniom nie bylo końca, piękne listy i rysunki od dzieci, uściski dłoni od rodziców i nauczycieli. Na początku stycznia rozpoczął sie nowy rok szkolny i kolejne wyzwanie dla nas!!! Okolo 120 dzieci rozpoczęło naukę w szkole, bracia prowadzą również sierociniec w którym obecnie znajduje sie 37 dzieci większość z nich jest bardzo chora. Wydawane sa również posiłki dla najbiednieszych, nawet podczas przerwy wakacyjnej i światecznej misja byla wypełniona dziećmi wiedzą one bowiem ze Bracia zawsze podzielą sie kawałkiem chleba i nie wrócą do domu głodne. Dzięki funduszom zebranym w ubiegłym roku mogliśmy zakupić ławki i stoliki do dwóch klas, każde dziecko dostło mundurek, buty, ksiazki oraz otrzymalo wartościowy posiłek trzy razy dziennie. Podczas tego pobytu ogromną radość sprawiło nam urzadzenie małej biblioteki, zakupienie częsci przyborów oraz ksiażek. Cieszymy sie że już w niedalekiej przyszlości ruszy budowa nowej szkoly, domu dla sierot i chorych dzieci. Plany sa bardzo obiecujące szkola z sześcioma przestronnymi klasami, placem zabaw, pomieszczeniem dla nauczycieli. Ks. Paul oraz Bracia z Kenii dziekują z całego serca. W Ugandzie spędziliśmy sześć dni pracując z dziećmi, dzięki ofiarności przyjaciół udalo nam sie zakupić lodówki I pompę wodną dla sierocińca w którym mieszka 250 dziewczynek. Ks. Allan przełożony misji w Ugandzie jest bardzo wdzięczny. Radość jaką dajemy Braciom I dzieciom jest niesamowita, podkreslają oni jak dużo nadzieji i wsparcia daje im Parafia św. Ferdynanda, codziennie ofiarowane sa modlitwy za wszystkich, którzy w jakikolwiek sposób wspierają ich pracę. Każdy wyjazd misyjny jeszcze bardziej motywuje nas do dalszej pracy oraz ukazuje jak bardzo możemy zmienić czyjeś życie, dodać otuchy i nadziei. Kochani już w pierwszą niedzielę Postu po raz kolejny rozpoczynamy nasz postny projekt Podarujmy dzieciom przyszlość za tydzień u biuletynie ukaże się więcej informacji na ten temat. Mamy nadzieję że i w tym roku będziemy mogli wesprzec szkolę Dobrego Pasterza oraz projekty zwiazane z jej rozbudową. Z Panem Bogiem, Wolontariusze Misjonarzy Ubogich w Chicago II POLONIJNY KONGRES RODZINNY Parafia św. Ferdynanda Niedziela, 15 lutego Ks. dr. Hab. Marian Pokrywka Msza św. z kazaniami o godz. 7:00 i 10:15 rano Konferencja Małżeństwo i rodzina wobec wyzwań współczesności godz. 11:15 w szkolnej kafeterii Ks. dr hab. Marian Pokrywka, teolog moralista, kierownik Katedry Teologii Moralnej Fundamentalnej KUL. Główne kierunki badań: antropologia moralna i problematyka sumienia; moralność małżeństwa i rodziny (podstawy antropologiczne, teologia ciała św. Jana Pawła II, moralne aspekty demografii, wychowanie); moralność życia społecznego (uczestnictwo, antropologia wspólnoty, ekologia); Z radością i wdzięcznością składamy staropolskie Bóg Zapłać wszystkim, którzy uczestniczyli w Wieczorze Kolęd okazując swoje wsparcie oraz przywiązanie do polskiej tradycji. Serdecznie dziękujemy opiekunowi ks. Marcinowi Zasada za obecność i czuwanie nad całością. Wszystkim gościom oraz członkom Kół, którzy trudzili się, aby Wieczór Kolęd mógł się odbyć. Bóg zapłać głównemu sponsorowi - Lowell Foods. Szczególne podziękowania składamy p. Kazimierzowi Oleksy za oprawę muzyczną i wszystkim za wszystko. Dziękujemy panu Stanisławowi Pytko, E. A. Gotowalskim za bezinteresowną pomoc, właścicielom Restauracji Old Warsaw za dobre pączki oraz Restauracji Barbakan za wspaniały obiad. Niech Święta Rodzina ma Was wszystkich w swojej opiece i obdarza potrzebnymi łaskami. Bóg zapłać! Zarząd Kół Żywego Różańca wraz z opiekunem.

12 February 8, 2015 Fi h Ordinary Sunday Page Twelve PROGRAM II POLONIJNEGO KONGRESU RODZINY 6-15 Luty, 2015 Fundacja Strong Family ma przyjemność ogłosić program II Polonijnego Kongresu Rodziny, w dniach 6 15 lutego 2015 w Archidiecezji Chicago. Małżeństwa, osoby przygotowujące się do sakramentu małżeństwa i osoby zainteresowane poprawą jakości relacji w ich rodzinach są zapraszani do udziału w rekolekcjach, konferencjach i sympozjum związanych z z tematem przewodnim: Oblicza miłości RODZICE. Wszyscy jesteśmy wezwani do miłości i wychowania. Wydarzenia, w języku polskim i angielskim, odbywaja się w 15 kościoła Archidiecezji. Ponizej pełna lista lokalizacji, prelegentów i dat. Wiecej informacji na stronie :

13 February 8, 2015 Fi h Ordinary Sunday Page Thirteen Support Staff Mrs. Zofia Mazurek, Parish Secretary Sr. Kamila Wojdyla, Administrative Assistant Ms. Elizabeth Ceisel-Mikowska, Bulletin Editor Mr. Kamil Duda, Website Designer/Editor Liturgical Bro. Dr. James Drangsholt, Director of Music/Liturgy, Lector & EM Coordinator Mr. Kamil Duda, Polish Music Director Dcn. Irv Hotcaveg, Deacon Emeritus Ms. Jane Lohrmann, Homebound Ministers of Care Scheduler Parish Council Mrs. Sophie Kass President, Stanley Mastalerz, Anthony Mangiaracina, Peter Holod, Irene Heidelbauer, MaryAnn Barnhart, Joyce McGiniss, Elizabeth Kata, Maria Gal, Br. James Drangsholt, ExOfficio Members: Dr. Lucine Mastalerz, Sr. Anna Strycharz Parish Finance Committee Mr. Tom Bucaro-Chairperson, Robert Groszek, Tadeusz Czosnyka, Edith Anaya, Mrs. MaryAnn Barnhart, Mr. Gene Szaben, ExOfficio Members: Mr. Martin Wojtulewicz-Parish Accountant, Sr. Kamila Wojdyla, Irene Heidelbauer, Dr. Lucine Mastalerz Parish Organizations and Prayer Groups Boy Scout: Mr. Vince Clemente, Coordinator Fish Fry: Mrs. Pat Wenzl, Coordinator Friendship Club: Mrs. Patricia Flynn, President Girl Scout: Mrs. Joyce McGinniss, Coordinator Knights of Columbus Mater Christi Council: Mr. Edward Weyna, Grand Knight ON RUNNING CONVERSATIONS, OLD POEMS, AND GOD TIME Years ago, I used to run once a week with the pastor of my home parish. Then Fr. Tom got promoted to bishop and took up residency in Cicero, IL, and while we s ll got together occasionally to put some miles in, the frequency dropped way, way off. And now that he s in Springfield, IL, I see him even less, and we haven t had the chance to run together for a long me. Too bad. I miss those runs, and not strictly for the training discipline that having a running partner brings you. I miss the conversa on. You run shoulder-toshoulder with somebody for five, six, seven miles and you get to cha ng. I remember waving to our school principal one Monday morning as she was ge ng to work early and we were finishing up a run, and the next me I saw her for a board mee ng, she threw a ques on at me that made me smile (and that I ve never forgo en): What do you guys talk about? she asked. We talked about family and training and upcoming races and health concerns and God. And lots of other things, too. Not unlike the conversa on I had the other day with another running partner of mine. Mirek and I met at 7:00 AM on a recent Saturday to go about six, and though we hadn t run together for two weeks, the conversa on picked up where it le off. It always does. We spoke about my recent trip to Florida and my upcoming blood dona on. We spoke about an ultra marathon he s thinking about doing and whether I d be willing to join him for ten miles of it. We spoke about a live chicken I gave him several months ago now (long story ) and how the bird just laid its first egg. We spoke also of Copyright 2015 by John B. Reynolds (john@jrwrites.com) St. Ferdinand Parish prayer, and how easy it is to give God a backseat as we get caught up in the affairs of this world. I recalled a line in a poem I wrote to my wife probably thirty years ago now ( God first, and then you ) and told Mirek that some mes I feel like I fail on both counts. I think of these running conversa ons--and that decades-old poem--as I consider today s readings. Poor Job. Is not man s life on earth a drudgery? he observes. And, My days are swi er than a weaver s shu le; they come to an end without hope. We work, work, work, but to what end? This is Ecclesiastes all over again. This is the same no on that inspired Thoreau to write that most men lead lives of quiet despera on. Where does God fit into the conversa on when we re too busy with making enough coin to take care of our families? And then, how much do we need? And can we ever have enough, with unforeseen medical bills and other major expenses possibly wai ng for us around the corner? More ques ons than answers. What do you guys talk about? the principal asked me. My former pastor and I touched upon some of these ideas when we were running years ago because that s when I out of the workforce caring for my father. Mirek and I spent me on these ideas, too. Where does God fit in? In today s Gospel, Jesus--a er healing Simon s mother-in-law and curing many in the town--rises before dawn the next day and goes to a deserted place to pray. Jesus himself found me for God. Hmmmm Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary: Marcia Codak Ladies of St. Anne: Mrs. Violet DelVecchio, President Legion of Mary: Miss Aurora Almeida President Legion of Mary, Juniors: Mrs. Emma Camara, President Irving Park Catholic Woman s Club: Mrs. Dolores Schoewe Market Day: Ms. Pat DelBoccio, Coordinator Polish Altar Servers Fr. Michal Wyrzykowski, Moderator English Altar Servers: Fr. Marcin Zasada, Moderator Polish Club of the Good Shepherd: Mr. Andrzej Parada, President Polish Rosary Group: Mrs. Helena Lesak, President Polish School Parents Assn.: Mrs. Bogusława Łakomy, Pres. Radość: Ms. Marzena Kulesza, Music Teacher Kropeczki: Sr. Anna Strycharz Polonia: Ms. Anna Krysinski St. Ferdinand Athletic: Mrs. Linda Ward St. Ferdinand Polish Highlanders Club: Mr. Tadeusz Kulasik, President St. Ferdinand School Board: Mrs. MaryAnn Barnhart, Chairperson St. Vincent DePaul Society: Mr. Michael McGinniss, President Teens of Our Church: Fr. Michal Wyrzykowski Youth Minister The Association of Apostles of the Divine Mercy: Fr. Michal Wyrzykowski, Moderator Ushers Club: Mr. Peter Holod, President Pro-Life Coordinators: Tony Mangiaracina, Helena Lasak Chapel Choir Conductor Julie Tupiak Word of Life Dito Camara Holy Spirit Missionary Association: Sr. Elwira Dziuk Notre Dame Athletics: Mrs. Linda Ward Notre Dame Board of Directors: Ms. Sue Miller & Ms. Noreen Musica

14 St. Ferdinand Church 5900 W. Barry Ave. Chicago, IL Phone: (773) St. Ferdinand Parish Rev. Zdzisław (Jason) Torba, Pastor Rev. Marcin Zasada, Associate Pastor Rev. Michael Wyrzykowski, Associate Pastor Rev. Albert Judy, OP PT Associate Pastor Rev. Raymond O Connor, CMF Weekend Help Br. James Drangsholt, OSF In Residence ENGLISH MASS TIMES POLISH Weekdays W ciągu tygodnia 8:00 AM & 12:00 Noon 7:00 PM 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 / SAKRAMENT SPOWIEDZI 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 St. Ferdinand School: Dr. Lucine Mastalerz, Head of Schools Notre Dame High School for Girls Office: Irene Heidelbauer Director 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): Mr. Michael McGinniss, Director Missionary Sisters of Christ the King Sr. Anna Strycharz, Superior Sr. Kamila Wojdyla, Sr. Anna Gorska Sr. Genowefa Potaczała 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 7:30PM in the Church, and in Polish on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30PM in the Church. 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.

15 CHURCH NAME AND NUMBER St. Ferdinand #639 ADDRESS 5900 Barry Avenue Chicago, Illinois PHONE CONTACT PERSON Elizabeth Ceisel-Mikowska or SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pak 4 PRINTER HP Photo Smart P1100 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday, 7:00AM NUMBER OF PAGES SENT Cover through 16 (ads on page 14 and 15) Page 16 is church copy SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN February 8, 2015 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Fifth Ordinary Sunday