The Order of Mass pages 2-5 The Devotional Prayer for August is to the Immaculate Heart of Mary A Litany in English & Polish is on page 6

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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 The Order of Mass pages 2-5 The Devotional Prayer for August is to the Immaculate Heart of Mary A Litany in English & Polish is on page 6 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 2, 2015 The eyes of all look hopefully to you, and you give them their food in due season. Psalm 145:15 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 friends. Thank you!

2 The Order of Mass 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Procession: Come to Me, O Weary Traveler Used by permission: Onelicense: A Sign of the Cross and Greeting Penitential Act Gloria (right) (Readings begin on p. 193) Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 78 Used by permission: Licesing: 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 Communion Rite The Sign of Peace 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/. Communion Hymn: Gift of Finest Wheat Used by permission: Licensing:

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: I Am the Bread of Life Refrain: And I will raise you, up, and I will raise you up, and I will raise you up on the last day. 1. I am the bread of life. You who come to me shall not hunger; and who believe in me shall not thirst. No one can come to me unless the Father beckons. And I will raise 2. The bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world, and if you eat of this bread, you shall live for ever, you shall live for ever. And I will raise 3. Unless you eat of the flesh of the Son of Man and drink of his blood, and drink of his blood, you shall not have life within you. And I will raise 4. I am the Resurrection, I am the life. If you believe in me, even though you die, you shall live forever. And I will raise 5. Yes, Lord, we believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who has come into the world. And I will raise. Text: John 6; Suzanne Toolan, SM, b.1927, 1966, 1970, 1986, 1993, GIA Publications, Inc. Used by permission. One License: A

6 Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Nowenna do Niepokalanego serca Maryi Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy on us Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy God, the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us. God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, God, the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, One God, Heart of Mary; Pray for us. Heart of Mary, like unto the Heart of God, Heart of Mary, united to the Heart of Jesus, Heart of Mary, instrument of the Holy Ghost, Heart of Mary, sanctuary of the Divine Trinity, Heart of Mary, tabernacle of God, Heart of Mary, immaculate from thy creation, Heart of Mary, full of grace, Heart of Mary, blessed among all hearts Heart of Mary, throne of glory, Heart of Mary, most humble, Heart of Mary, fire of Divine Love, Heart of Mary, fastened to the Cross with Jesus Crucified, Heart of Mary, comfort of the afflicted, Heart of Mary, refuge of sinners, Heart of Mary, hope of the agonizing, Heart of Mary, seat of mercy Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. Immaculate Mary, meek and humble of heart, Make our hearts like unto the Heart of Jesus. Kyrie eleison, Chryste eleison. Kyrie eleison. Chryste, usłysz nas Chryste, wysłuchaj nas. Ojcze z nieba, Boże, zmiłuj się nad nami. Synu, Odkupicielu świata, Boże, Duchu Święty, Boże, Święta Trójco, Jedyny Boże, Serce Maryi, módl się za nami. Serce Maryi, bliskie do serca Bożego, Serce Maryi, bliskie do serca Pana Jezusa, Serce Maryi, instrument Ducha Świętego, Serce Maryi, Sanktuarium Trójcy Świętej, Serce Maryi, tabernakulum Boga, Serce Maryi, czyste od twojego utworzenia, Serce Maryi, pełne łaski, Serce Maryi, błogosławione wśród wszystkich serc, Serce Maryi, stolico chwały, Serce Maryi, najbardziej skromne, Serce Maryi, ogien boskiej miłość, Serce Maryi, przymocowane do krzyża z Jezusem Ukrzyżowanym, Serce Maryi, wygodo ubogich, Serce Maryi, schronienie grzeszników, Serce Maryi, nadziejo bolących, Serce Maryi, stolico miłośći, Baranku Boży, który gładzisz grzechy świata, przepuść nam, Panie. Baranku Boży, który gładzisz grzechy świata, wysłuchaj nas, Panie. Baranku Boży, który gładzisz grzechy świata, zmiłuj się, nad nami. Święte Serce Niepokalanej Maryi, pokorne i skromne, upodobnij nasze serca do serca Pana Jezusa. 6

7 Weekly Parish Information Mon. August 3 8:30 am. + Ellen & Eugene Kitt Tues. August 4 8:30 am. + Ray Kapela Wed. August 5 8:30 am. + Estela Espino Thurs. August 6 8:30 am. + Rita Rattin Fri. August 7 8:30 am. + Joseph & Genevieve Micek + Angelo Borghi Sat. August 8 8:30 am. + Joseph Feczko 5 :00 pm. + Maria Lam + Salomea Krajewski + John Pappone + Rudi Alt + Maria & Carlos Lopez Sun. August 9 8:00 am. + Anna & Szymon Plawiak 10:00 am. + Bishop Edwin Conway + Chris Strobel + Margaret M. O Hara + Thomas P. O Hara + Michael J. O Hara + Barbara Savage + Joseph Feczko + Berenice Borucki 11:30 am. Mass in Polish SI: Natalia Ryciuk + Stanis³aw Seku³a + Antoni Skiºcim Our beloved deceased Highlights for the coming week Saturday, August 1 K of C Golf Outing Sunday, August 2 Adult Volleyball-Gym-5pm-11pm Monday, August 3 Baptism Preparation Class-PDR-7pm-8pm Wednesday, August 5 Adoration & Benediction-Church-1pm-3pm Welcome for new school parents 6pm Moriarty Hall Thursday, August 6 Leisure Club-QoP-9am-3pm Al-Anon Mtg-SJW-9:30am-11am Adult Volleyball-Gym-5pm-11pm Friday, August 7 Adult Volleyball-Gym-5pm-11pm Bible Study (Polish)-QoP-7pm-9pm Saturday, August 8 Eagle Scout Ceremony-Church-1:30-2:30pm Eagle Scout Reception-Moriarty Hall -2:30pm Weekly Contributions: July 26, 2015 Sunday collection $ 6, Maintenance Fund $ 9.00 School Fund $ Parking Lot Fund $ Votive Lights $ Parish Lenten Mission $ 2.00 Assumption $ 3.00 Sharing Parish $ Summer Mission $ 3.00 Arch. Priest Retirement $ 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 GOD S WORK We are so busy! Most of us have more than one job to do, and we never seem to have enough time. We are workers, volunteers, parents, friends, and most of us are more than one thing at a time. But which of these is the work of God? We seldom view our ordinary work as being the work of God. We may think that we have to be ministers or priests, missionaries or charity workers, engaged full-time in works formally identified as being God s work. But everything we do with a faithful heart and with love for others is God s work. We each have our own role to fill in the world, and many gifts are necessary. We cannot always see the direct connection of our daily work to the plan of God. But we trust and we believe that God leads us to do what is needed, where it is needed. What is God s work? This is the work of God, that you believe in the one he sent (John 6:29). Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The people of Israel receive bread from heaven in response to their grumbling (Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15). Psalm The Lord gave them bread from heaven (Psalm 78). Second Reading Put on the new self that has been created in God s way (Ephesians 4:17, 20-24). Gospel I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger (John 6:24-35). 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 11:4b-15; Ps 81:12-17; Mt 14:13-21 Tuesday: Nm 12:1-13; Ps 51:3-7, 12-13; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, Wednesday:Nm 13:1-2, 25 14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Ps 106:6-7ab, 13-14, 21-23; Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mk 9:2-10 Friday: Dt 4:32-40; Ps 77:12-16, 21; Mt 16:24-28 Saturday: Dt 6:4-13; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Mt 17:14-20 Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:4-8; Ps 34:2-9; Eph 4:30 5:2; Jn 6:41-51 EIGHTENNTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life. John 6:27a GOVERNING OUR PASSIONS Whoever governs their passions is master of the world. We must either command them, or be commanded by them. It is better to be the hammer than the anvil. St. Dominic 8 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. John Vianney Wednesday:Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major Thursday: The Transfiguration of the Lord; Friday: St. Sixtus II and Companions; St. Cajetan; First Friday Saturday: St. Dominic For thought: At one point in her lifetime Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta was asked; if you could change one thing in the Church, what would it be? She answered quite readily; the one thing I would change would be me! Why did she give that answer? For thought: When you are at Mass; when do you know it is Mass? How do you know when? And why?

9 Parish Life Our new piano: We are blessed to have a 1987 Baldwin grand piano in church because of the generosity of a donor who wishes to remain anonymous. The former piano could no longer stay in tune and reached the end of its useful life. The Baldwin piano is in very good condition and will benefit us for a long time. Many thanks and prayers go out to the donor! Summer projects: We have been diligently taking care of the campus; namely providing a deep cleaning for the school and catching up on some general maintenance projects. We will provide a list of these projects in an upcoming bulletin. Religious Education Registration is now open for the year. If you have a child you would like to enroll in the program, you may pick up registration forms at the Parish Office or on-line at the Saint Thecla website. They should be returned to the Parish Office before the end of May so we can plan for next year. A copy of the Baptism certificate is required when you register. All those wishing to receive a sacrament (First Communion or Confirmation) must be in a program for two years prior to receiving the sacrament. Music Ministry: We encourage students (including high school and college) who play an instrument or have a vocal talent to consider presenting a musical selection at any of the 10 AM Masses. Please contact Aaron Dixon for more information x226 adixon@saintthecla.org Adoration Wednesdays 1-3pm Come and spend time with our Lord Present in the Holy Eucharist. At 3pm we pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy followed with Benediction. Mike Small s Basketball Camp at St. Tarcissus Mike Small will conduct his popular Basketball Camp at St. Tars. The emphasis will be on fundamentals with game experience and various contests. All students will we separated according to age and ability. Monday August 3-Friday August 7 Boys/Girls: Grades 3-6 Time: 8:00-10:00 Boys/Girls: Grades K-2 Time: 10:00-12:00 For a brochure and registration form website: info@mike-small.com or St. Thecla Annual Golf Outing 2015 Where: Tam Golf Course When: August 15, 2015 Time: 4:00pm Shotgun Start Cost: $60.00 per golfer Contact: Bill Leyden at wmleyden@comcast.net or Tony Ranallo at tranallo@glsmi.com 9

10 Congratulations Deacon Mike! Archbishop Blase Cupich, left, along with Fr. Mike Ahlstrom, far right, congratulate Deacons James Norman and Mike McManus for winning the 2015 St. Stephen the Deacon Award at the June Convocation. held June 13 at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. McManus and Norman received the top ministry award for organizing and presiding at Communion services for people in the neighborhood around Provident Hospital. The two deacons also provided and paid for lunch following the services. "These two deacons have been reaching the poorest of the poor in Chicago by bringing the love of Christ to the homeless," read the nomination letter. Deacon Mike serves us here at St. Thecla, while Deacon Norman ministers at Our Lady of Sorrows in Chicago. (Photo by Deacon Hans Goeckner) 10

11 Prayer List, US Military United States Air Force: SrA 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. 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 Christina Bennett 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 Elizabeth Link Dorothy Lyjak Wanda Marshall Ray Malczynski 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 Rita Rattin 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 Kancelari Parafialnej: Od pon. do piatku, od godz. 9:00 13 :00 I od godz. 14: 00 19: 00. W soboty 9:00 12: 00. Adres Szko³y: 6323 N. Newcastle, Chicago IL Telefon: (773) Adres strony internetowej (po polsku): Duszpasterstwo Ýycia Wewnêtrznego Adoracja Najºwiêtszego Sakramentu w ºrode od godziny 13:00 do 15 :00. Duszpasterstwo Parafii ªw. Tekli w jêzyku polskim Msze ªwiête w jêzyku polskim- Odprawiane sà przez Zakon Braci Salwatorianów z Merrillville w Indiane. Ksiàdz- Ks. Luke Kleczka. 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. Informacje o sakramentach 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 zg³oºiæ siê do biura parafialnego przed ustaleniem innych szczegó³ów, przynajmniej na 4 miesiàce przed planowanà data 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. 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. 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. Program Nauczania Religijnego Program Nauczania Religijnego w jêzyku polskim prowadzony jest w parafii ºw. Tekli przez Polskà Szko³ê im. Gen. W³adys³awa Andersa. Dyrektorka p. Wanda Penar. Kontakt pod numerem Og³oszenia Polska Szko³a im. Gen W³adys³awa Andersa przy parafii ªw. Tekli w Chicago informuje, ýe dodatkowe zapisy na rok szkolny 2015/16 odbêdà siê dnia 29 Sierpnia 2015 r. od godziny 9 am. do 12 pm. W tym dniu bêdzie rownieý moýna zakupiæ podrêczniki. Serdecznie Zapraszamy. Po wiêcej informacji proszê dzwoniæ pod numer Rok Szkolny rozpoczynamy dnia 12 wrzeºnia 2015 o godz. 9 am. Szczêºæ Boýe na Nowy Rok Szkolny! 12

13 XVIII Niedziela Zwykła Jezus Chleb Życia. Komentarze do liturgii Wstęp do liturgii Przychodzimy do Kościoła, aby sprawować Ucztę Miłości. Nikt i nic nas nie może odłączyć od miłości Chrystusowej, bo tylko ona potrafi pokonać zło i śmierć. Ta Miłość zwyciężyła na Krzyżu w piątkowe popołudnie na Golgocie. Chrześcijanin, który podczas Eucharystii posila się Ciałem Pańskim i Jego słowem, nosi w sobie nie tylko zadatek życia wiecznego ale ma w sobie Bożą moc i siłę, która pozwala mu skutecznie walczyć z grzechem. Stańmy w prawdzie przed Bogiem i wyznajmy Mu nasze słabości, abyśmy z czystym sercem mogli się posilić Ciałem i Słowem Jezusa podczas tej Eucharystii. Wstęp do liturgii słowa Bóg nigdy nie zostawia człowieka samego, zawsze jest przy nim, zawsze służy mu swą pomocą, jest dla człowieka wsparciem, o czym mówi nam dzisiaj pierwsze czytanie z Księgi Wyjścia. Natomiast Ewangelista Jan nawiązuje do starotestamentalnego wydarzenia mówi, że prawdziwym chlebem, jaki Ojciec daje z nieba, jest Jego Syn Jezus Chrystus. Tylko On jest Chlebem Życia, kto w Niego wierzy, nie będzie łaknął i pragnął. Tylko Chrystus ma moc przyoblec nas przyoblec w nowego człowieka, stworzonego na obraz Boga w sprawiedliwości i prawdziwej świętości, o czym przypomina nam święty Paweł w Liście do Efezjan. W ciszy i w skupieniu wsłuchajmy się w proklamowane do nas słowo samego Boga. Katecheza biblijna na dzisiejszą niedzielę. Współrozmówcy Jezusa w dzisiejszej Ewangelii, uznają działanie Boga w przeszłości, ale nie są zdolni dostrzec działania Boga w terażniejszości. Jezus stara się wyjaśnić, że biblijne wydarzenie zesłania manny odnawia się teraz, i to w wyższej i już ostatecznej formie. Chrystus wskazuje na siebie jako na Chleb z nieba. To On sam jest pokarmem dającym życie wieczne, będące udziałem w niezniszczalnym, doskonałym życiu samego Boga. Jezus jest Bogiem, który zstępuje z nieba, aby przekazać Swoje życie całemu światu. Wyrażenie:,,abyście wierzyli w tego, którego On posłał, gr. hina pisteuete - występuje w czasie teraźniejszym i wskazuje, że nie chodzi o pojedyńczy akt wiary w Jezusa ale o trwałą, nieustającą relację miłości i przynależności. Słowa:,,który z nieba zstępuje weszły do Wyznania wiary nicejsko-konstantynopolitańskiego, które do dzisiaj odmawiamy podczas Mszy Świętej:,,dla nas i naszego zbawienia zstapił z nieba. Anna - katechetka. W imieniu Biskupa Andrzeja Wypycha serdecznie zapraszamy wszystkich Parafian do odwiedzenia strony iternetowej g/pl, stworzonej z myślą o Poloni i polskich rodzinach. Jest to miejsce, gdzie również można zasiêgnàæ informacji dotyczàcych duszpasterstwa rodzin pw. Naszej Umi³owanej Matki Boskiej Chêstochowskiej. 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 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

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