Rectory: 5900 W. Barry Avenue Chicago, IL (773) June 17th, 2007 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Father s Day

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1 Photo by Romuald Gluch St. Ferdinand Church Rectory: 5900 W. Barry Avenue Chicago, IL (773) June 17th, 2007 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Father s Day

2 Page Two Eleventh Ordinary Sunday June 17, 2007 Mass Intentions MONDAY, Weekday 7:00 AM Jaroslaw Sadza rq. Family 8:00 AM Gurdak Family rq. Family 7:00 PM Mass in Polish TUESDAY, Weekday, St. Romuald 7:00 AM Catherine Pivarcyk rq. Richard Pivarcyk 8:00 AM Leonora Greco rq. Giacoma Greco 7:00 PM Mass in Polish WEDNESDAY, Weekday 7:00 AM Jacek Golda rq. Family 8:00 AM Maria Palma rq. Giacoma Greco 7:00 PM Mass in Polish THURSDAY, St. Aloysius Gonzaga 7:00 AM Unborn Children 8:00 AM Albin Bilinski 3rd. Anniversary rq. Arlene Bilinski 7:00 PM Mass in Polish FRIDAY, Weekday, St. Paulinus of Nola, Ss. John Fisher and Thomas More 7:00 AM Tom, Mollie & Tommy Culhane rq. Rita Corcoran 8:00 AM Irene Biernat B-day Anniversary rq. Husband 7:00 PM Mass in Polish SATURDAY, Weekday, Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 AM Mass in Polish 8:00 AM Walter G. Samp rq. Celia Samp 11:00 AM Wedding Liturgy: Krzysztof Sokół and Sylwia Wzorek 1:00 PM Wedding Liturgy: Tomasz Szarkowski and Agnieszka Klęsk 3:00 PM Wedding Liturgy: Joshua English and Angelika Wolszczak Vigil: The Nativity of St. John the Baptist 5:00 PM Deceased Members of Pesce Family rq. Family SUNDAY, The Nativity of St. John the Baptist 7:00 AM Andrzej Środoń 8:30 AM Wincenty Szaban rq. Szaban Family 10:30 AM (Chapel)People of St. Ferdinand 10:45 AM Janina Urbanowska w Dniu Imienin 12:30 PM Piotrowski & Pultorak Families rq. Robert & Christine Maszka 3:00 PM Mass in Polish 5:00 PM Living & Deceased Members of Kowalski Family rq. Family 6:30 PM o zdrowie, Boże bł. raz potrzebne łaski dla Ireny i Dariusza The sanctuary lamps this week are lit for: Kowalski Family Alex Ladisa Marriage Banns 3rd Publication Krzysztof Sokół and Sylwia Wzorek Tomasz Szarkowski and Agnieszka Klęsk Joshua English and Angelika Wolszczak 2nd Publication Dariusz Siudeja and Marzena Szpatkowska John Carleton and Mary Camarda Rafał Strąg and Maria Sak 1st Publication Rosario Nalbono and Nicole Ramel Congratulations and best wishes to the couples that were married here past few weeks: Mirosław Babiarz and Agnieszka Stańczyk Marcin Link and Ivana Pasek Przemysław Chochół and Sylwia Stępień Marek Kosowski and Anna Dobrogowska We pray for God s blessings on them as they begin their new life together. We Welcome in Baptism Jacob, son of Wojciech and Katarzyna (Chmiel) Ciechowicz Klaudia, daughter of Marcin and Magdalena (Bobrowicz) Dudzic Gabriel, son of Bogdan and Anna (Jarocka) Golik Olivia, daughter of Paweł and Aneta (Górska) Kubala Jorge, son of Jorge and Margaret (Segreti) Matos Paweł, son of Paweł and Jolanta (Potoczna) Pacześniak Adriana, daughter of Jesus and Maty (Munoz) Solis Nicole, daughter of Jerzy and Jadwiga (Abramska) Stefanek Damian, son of Sebastian and Grażyna (Glinka) Sternak- Jacob, son of Jayson and Claire (Rivera) Tamayo Maya, daughter of Arkadiusz and Beata (Stojak) Widyna Congratulations to Monica and Gilbert Vega on their 20th Wedding Anniversary

3 June 17, 2007 Eleventh 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: Tom Anastos Thomas D. Angarola Joseph Balicki Isabell Beyer Delphine Bruce Elizabeth Bruce Alba Jennie Burroughs Benito Cabanin Sharon Carr Mary Cleary Anna Diks Samuel DiVincenzo Anna Dobjan Marye Dorgan Honor Draftz Kenneth Duda Paul Duda Lillian Dziedzic Marie Fitzgibbons Alice Flannagan Joseph Gagliano Anetka Gałas Marilyn Gibbons Fatima Gomez Bob Greenberg Sam Grisanti Ben Guttiula Mary Hain Mattias Hiller Dcn. Irwin Hotcaveg Margery Janz Janina Jaromińska Loretta Kamienski Madeline Kocinski Tad Koziol Ada Ksiazkiewicz June Landers Helen Lipski Sam LoDolce Netta Lohrmann Eleanor Loscuito Elizabeth Ann Maher Susan Maher Gianni Marconi Ann Monardo Emily Moreno Jerry Mullins Kathleen Nemec Rose Nygren Leslie May O Brien Iris Otto Patrick Pennington Artur Pęza Ed Pfeiffer Jean Pudlo Irene Rowe James Rowe, Sr. Consuelo Salinas Alicia Schippits Helen Schmitz Ted Schulten Gerry Simonek Casmira Skripkus George Smolen Bill Smyczynski Raymundo Soriano, Sr. Tony Spano Jim Steinhable Rita Stubits Estelle Stybur Susan Swanson Minerva Watson Julia Wawrzyniak Bernice Zajac Anna Zatłoka FATHERHOOD My father didn t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it. Clarence Budington Kelland Members of our Boy Scout Troop 51 provided volunteer service to the Shrine's Hospital for Children as they hosted their annual open house on Sunday, June 3. The Scouts helped in directing traffic, assisting guests in and out of their vehicles, replenished bottled water and ice supplies throughout the event, preparing the dinning area for lunch service, and breaking down tables and chairs at the end of the day. Many compliments were received in regards to the assistance, manners, and overall behavior presented by our Scouts. Wheels of Love Do you know someone who has been deprived of their ability to walk due to illness or disease? WHEEL OF LOVE helps Seniors who live with respiratory disorders, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, have a mobility limitation and difficulty in propelling a standard wheelchair, to receive a power-chair or scooter paid by Medicare. For eligibility information on Wheels of Love please call: 1866/ 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 destined 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, meeting danger with courage, and all occasions with discipline and loyalty, they may truly serve the cause of justice and peace to the honor of your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen May God keep you safe! Daniel Guziec SPC Jeffrey Foerster Bryan Callan

4 Page Four Eleventh Ordinary Sunday June 17, 2007 Our Financial Support of St. Ferdinand Parish The Most Holy Trinity, June 3rd, 2007 Envelopes: $ 7, Total Contributed at (5) Masses in English: $ 6, Loose Cash: $ 3, Total Contributed at (4) Masses in Polish: $ 5, TOTAL DONATIONS: $ 11, Building and Maintenance Fund: $ 5, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 10th, 2007 Envelopes: $ 7, Total Contributed at (5) Masses in English: $ 7, Loose Cash: $ 4, Total Contributed at (4) Masses in Polish: $ 4, TOTAL DONATIONS: $ 11, From the Pastor Today we are celebrating Father s Day. On this day we have the opportunity to express our thanks to our fathers for all that they have given and taught us. It is also a good opportunity to reflect on the role, a father should play in a family. It is true, that there is no substitute for a mother, because motherly love is the best example of love, and is prepared for the greatest sacrifices for her child. However, a child cannot be brought up properly solely by its mother. Through the example of a father, one learns prudence, thoughtfulness, orderliness and self worth. A father teaches what it means to have courage and how to control whims, moods, tears or even pain. Without a father one develops a distorted view of the world. In one s religious life, the example of the father is very expressive and appealing. One will remember for many years to come how one prayed with one s father, received sacraments, talked about the meaning of religious practices, the need for awareness of God in everyday life. The fatherly example in the religious domain is very important, since religious practices cannot be enforced. If a father does not pray with his child, attends church infrequently or not at all, and does not receive the sacraments then it will not be a surprise that the children will not be religious. For a moment, it might be helpful to put ourselves in the child s position. We may gain newer insight from this. For example, children who observe their fathers devaluating themselves by foul language, quarreling, and arguing at home, often experience pain. Furthermore, a child experiences sadness when a father takes no interest in him/her or does not find time to talk or play with him/her. Some fathers think that since they earn money to support the family, that they are excused from the necessity to care about their children s development. However this is wrong, since a child s development process needs examples of masculine psyche, authority and responsibility. It is by being with them in everyday life, in the atmosphere of mutual respect and honesty, that shows the children how to lead responsible family and social lives, how to behave and act, and ultimately develops their character and personality. This is how true friendship is born, one that creates a positive and wholesome atmosphere. The most important aspect is that of giving of self to others, just as Christ gives himself to us. May it be, that each father will be remembered as one who went through life being good to all. I wish you all a Happy Father s Day. Fr. Jason Torba A father and a dad are not the same: One can be a dad and not a father, Or one can be a father and not bother To earn through love the more endearing name. Some find fatherhood a bit too tame, Leaving all the details to the mother, Or dumping the sweet burden on another Man with just a passing twinge of shame. You have been our dad so many years That you've become the landscape that is home, The mountain that we look to from afar. No matter where we go we're not alone, For you remain within to still our fears And be the word that tells us who we are. Dimitri Shostakovich

5 June 17, 2007 Eleventh Ordinary Sunday Page Five Roses to those on the Way of the Cross It remains our sincere hope that through word and deed, education and example, we young and old one heritage or another, would all come to know that our care for Our Church His really, is done through small and not so small gestures of help and support. As a source of hope and inspiration it is our intention to publish those names in print who have done outstanding work in the course of the week to plant a rose so to speak along the way as we carry the cross in the glory of the victory He won. Our part though small can and does grow. We might need to see the proof. The names are both a thank you and attempt to have lots of roses where ever the cross is. Food assistance clients experience hardship that forces them to make difficult decisions about what to pay for. 41.5% choose between buying food or paying heating fuel. 35.0% choose between buying food or paying the rent. 31.6% choose between buying food or paying for medicine. (Mid-America Institute on Poverty of Heartland Alliance, Jan 2007) Zofia Nicpoń Barbara Jagielska Lidia Maria Zachemska Halina Janczyk Monika Kopec Alicja Kaczmarczyk Carol Marino Manette Lill Mike Lill Joshua Lill Danuta BIałas Jan Kowalczyk Barbara Kisielewicz Jadwiga Maleszko Zofia Sepek Andrzej Parada Wiesław Czapiuk Tadeusz Kulasik Marek Parada Stanisław Ciszek Jan Kowalczyk Dariusz Skowron Catholic Campaign For Human Development Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Archdiocese of Chicago, 155 E. Superior, Chicago IL Phone, (312) Fax esegura@archchicago.org Just a reminder: We clean the Church on Monday evening at 5:00 p.m. and on Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. We would also like to thank our volunteering evening receptionists: Marie Lucas Irena Czajka Helen Kanonik Sophia Kass Elżbieta Kata Barbara Sobczak Maria Zając Melanie Nowak Maria Eileen Mele Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Is held each Thursday following the 8:00 a.m. Mass until 6:45 p.m. Consider spending a few quiet moments with Our Lord in the Eucharist. The 2007/2008 calendar meeting will be held on Monday, June 18th at 7:30 p.m. in Canning Hall. The copies of the calendar will be available for pick up at the Rectory on Thursday, June 14th. We hope to see you there.

6 Page Six Eleventh Ordinary Sunday June 17, 2007 TRIBUTE TO BLOOD DONORS No badge of service do they wear, They live, heroes unware. One who rolls up sleeves to give, Their blood, to help another live. Who gives without a return of fee, In answer to an urgent plea. That flush of health again may glow, On cheeks of one they may not know. Their blood a newborn babe may save. From yawning brink of early grave. That child, so weak and small today, A hero s role may later play. Or one, a pray to accident, By their life s blood new strength is lent. Their blood may help a surgeon s life. No, none of those will know their names, Nor see them carved on walls of fame, But we who toil that men may live, A hearty, humble THANK YOU give. Joseph Camara John Castaneda Ana Chmelar Lady Lynn Diones Thomas Domagalski Blanche Fedanzo Patricia Huerta Jonathan Just Przemys³aw Kolanko Patricia Krzyzewski Jo Ann Kudlinski THESE ARE OUR HEROES! Marilu Luviano JoAnn Mack Michael McGovern Robert Norman Maria Pesch Salvatore Settipane Denise Spano Michael Spano Dominga Tovar Camilo Truhillo Call for Artists, Crafters and Vendors 11th Annual Art in the Park Arts, Crafts and Collectible Fair Sponsored by Tonti Council Knights of Columbus WHEN: Saturday September 22nd and Sunday September 23rd WHERE: Portage Park Irving Park, Central, Berteau, and Long Chicago, IL Fee of $55.00 covers a 10 x10 Booth space for both days For Application Form call 773/ God bless you. Many, many thanks for caring and sharing! THANK YOU to our volunteers, Helen Kanonik, Marie Lucas, Eleanor Picchietti and LuLu Wirtz. Thank you to our school children, teachers, staff and our principal Dr. Lucine and our pastor, Fr. Torba. Special thanks to Charles Clemente and Johnny Jendrzejczak. Have a happy, healthy Spring and Summer. See you in the Fall. Bulletin reminder: All notices for the June 24th bulletin need to be in the rectory no later than 9 AM on Monday, June 18th. You may bring your bulletin notices to the rectory in an envelope labeled bulletin ; you may fax them to 773/ ; or you may them to: bulletin@saintferdinand.org

7 June 17, 2007 Eleventh Ordinary Sunday Page Seven St. Ferdinand Religious Education 3131 N. Mason Chicago, Il Dear Parishioners: It is with great pride that I am happy and able to share with you that as of July 1, 2007 my tenure as Director of Religious Education for St. Ferdinand Parish and School will come to a close. This occurs I believe, through the grace of God and will continue to be watched and guided by His Holy Spirit. I am both respectful and understanding of the situation here at St. Ferdinand. With that confidence we are then allowed to reflect upon the past for a moment. As you know in the last seven years we have had an opportunity to share in each others lives through the gift of your children and the Sacraments, Religious Education life and Parish life. All of it has been and absolute honor to serve, and minister to God s holy people for me. For that I know I received far more than the little bit I was able to give. Please accept my sincere thanks by carrying on this work begun in your own special ways and lives. Do not hesitate to call, if you have some thoughts. I should of course like to thank the many Priests, staff and others who have helped me be a better minister along this journey. May God Bless and touch you with His Scared Heart. There is a reception being planned, as a chance to say good-bye in a more proper way, for June 24 th after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. I would welcome the chance to be with you again at that time. I will pray for you, please pray for me. Father has assured me that the School Religious Education, along with the Baptismal Program, RCIA and other adult Formation Programs that I have assisted will be addressed aptly by the priest of the Parish. The Pastor and I are currently in discussion to insure a strong and continuous Religious Education (C.C.D.) Program for fall Peter s Pence Collection for the Works of the Holy Father Let us make sure that none of God s children ever feels alone. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Each year, the annual Peter s Pence Collection, in support of the works of the Holy Father, is held in parishes throughout the world. The proceeds from this Collection fund emergency relief assistance to those who suffer from war, oppression, disease, and natural disasters. Through works of charity, Catholics provide a powerful witness of love and deeds to empower the weak, the defenseless, and the voiceless, and to sustain those who suffer. The theme for this year s Collection is Let us make sure that none of God s children ever feels alone. The theme is based on a September 2006 homily given by Pope Benedict XVI, in which he explained how those who are baptized create one family of believers who are never alone. As we participate in this special appeal, we join more than one billion Catholics worldwide in a loving expression of solidarity. We share in the concern of the successor of Peter for the many different needs of the universal Church and for the relief of those most in need around the globe. This year, the collection in our diocese is scheduled for June 24th. I ask you to consider contributing to the Collection this year, and I am grateful for your generosity. Together let us ask the Lord to bless the Holy Father and us, as well as those in need throughout the world. Sincerely yours in Christ, Francis Cardinal George In His Peace and Love Joseph Kummer Director of Religious Education

8 Page Eight Eleventh Ordinary Sunday June 17, 2007 IF THIS MAN WERE A PROPHET In today's Gospel, Simon observes Jesus accepting the ministrations of a sinful woman. He questions whether Jesus can be a prophet since Jesus apparently does not know "what sort of woman this is" (Luke 7:39). Jesus, however, knows far more than what Simon observes about the woman. Jesus knows not only her sinfulness but her great love as well. And Jesus responds, not to Simon's verbal objections, but to his unspoken criticism. Here, indeed, is a prophet who knows our thoughts and sinfulness, but knows our goodness, too. People frequently judge each other by externals, just as Simon did. They categorize each other and, having been categorized, they can do little to escape. The woman in the Gospel was "a sinful woman in the city" (Luke 7:37). Her gestures to Jesus of love and humility were, therefore, overlooked by Simon. A sinner can, apparently, do no good. Jesus sees things differently. He points out the goodness of the woman and appreciates her love in spite of her failures. Likewise, Jesus knows we are all sinners, but he loves us anyway. Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time GOD'S GRACIOUS GIFT Paul today gives tribute to "the Son of God who has loved me and given himself up for me" (Galatians 2:20). This former persecutor of Christians now boasts of his faith in Jesus. How grateful he must have been for the gift of forgiveness! The God who called Paul saw beyond his sinfulness, saw one who loved God passionately if misguidedly, and redirected his efforts. For contemporary humans, forgiveness is as difficult today as it was in the time of the story of David; it is as hard as it was in the time of Simon. We humans have trouble seeing beyond externals and so easily fall into the habit of judging others unfairly. Jesus' example calls us to look beyond externals, to find the goodness in each person, to forgive. Then God's gracious gift of the Son will not have been, as Paul says, pointless. Today's Readings: 2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13; Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11; Galatians 2:16, 19-21; Luke 7: :3 [7:36-50] Copyright (c) 2006, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. The Notre Dame High School (Niles) community invites anyone who is currently or has been in any branch of the United States military to attend Notre Dame Honors All Who Have Served on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 beginning with Mass at 6 pm. American service men and women have and continue to face extraordinary challenges. This event is meant to thank American military veterans from all branches of the military and to also remember those individuals who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The veterans are encouraged to wear some memento, some piece of the old uniform, some medal or insignia marking their time in service. Also, approximately 3,800 American flags honoring each American lost in Iraq and Afghanistan to date will be placed in the lawn along Dempster Street. The occasion will also include a large band featuring the ND/Resurrection band as its centerpiece augmented by other high school musicians and volunteers. This band will play a musical Salute to the services featuring a section of each service s hymn. Notre Dame is seeking volunteer musicians to be a part of the band on July 3. Notre Dame High School is located at 7655 West Dempster Street in Niles. For more information about the event, please contact Notre Dame High School s main number at To volunteer to be part of the band, please contact Dan Tully at dtully@ndhsdons.org.

9 June 17, 2007 Eleventh Ordinary Sunday Page Nine Sprawozdanie finansowe Niedziela Świętej Trócy, 3 czerwiec 2007 W kopertach $ 7, Składka niedzielna z (5) angielskich Mszy: $ 6, W gotówce: $ 3, Składka niedzielna z (4) polskich Mszy: $ 5, Suma: $ 11, Fundusz Naprawy i Rozbudowy: $ 5, Niedziela Bożego Ciała, 10 czerwiec 2007 W kopertach $ 7, Składka niedzielna z (5) angielskich Mszy: $ 7, W gotówce: $ 4, Składka niedzielna z (4) polskich Mszy: $ 4, Suma: $ 11, Słowo od Proboszcza Dzisiaj obchodzimy Dzień Ojca. W tym dniu mamy możliwość wyrażenia wdzięczności naszym tatom za to wszystko co oni nam przekazali, czego nas nauczyli. Zarazem jest to też dobra okazja do zastanowienia się nad rolą ojca jaką on powinien spełniać w rodzinie. To prawda, że matki nikt dziecku nie zastąpi, bo matczyna miłość jest wzorcem wszelkiej miłości i gotowa jest do największych poświęceń i ofiary dla swojego dziecka. A jednak sama matka dobrze dziecka nie wychowa. Z biegiem lat łatwo zauważa, że bez ojca trudno wychować dziecko do pełnej dojrzałości życiowej. Dorastające dziecko dostrzega, że jest w domu ojciec, który kieruje się roztropnością, refleksją, uczy porządku, wytwarza u dzieci poczucie własnej godności, uczy odwagi życiowej, przypomni, że trzeba umieć opanować kaprysy, humory, czy nawet płacz lub cierpienie. Brak ojca wytwarza u dziecka nieco skrzywiony obraz świata. W dziedzinie życia religijnego siła przykładu ojca jest bardzo wymowna i pociągająca. Dziecko na długie lata zapamięta, jak razem z ojcem się modliło, przystępowało do sakramentów świętych, rozmawiało nad sensownością praktyk religijnych, nad potrzebą Boga w codziennym życiu. W tej dziedzinie ważny jest przykład ojca, gdyż praktyk religijnych nie wymusi się siłą. Jeżeli sam ojciec się z dzieckiem nie modli, czasami lub w ogóle nie chodzi do kościoła, nie przystępuje do sakramentów świętych, to nie spodziewać się, że dzieci będą osobami religijnymi. Dzieci wiele biorą z przykładu ojca. Dlatego dziecko przeżywa boleśnie, gdy ojciec poniża swoją godność ojcowską poprzez przekleństwa, kłótnie, awantury w domu. Wiele przykrości doświadcza dziecko, gdy ojciec nie interesuje się jego życiem, nie znajduje czasu dla niego, aby wspólnie porozmawiać, doradzić czy nawet zabawić się. Często ojcu wydaje się, że jeżeli on pracuje, przynosi pieniądze, to od bliższego zainteresowania się sprawami wychowania dzieci jest już zwolniony. A przecież jest zupełnie inaczej, bo ojciec powinien włączyć się aktywnie w proces wychowania oddziaływując na dzieci męską psychiką, powagą swego autorytetu i władzy ojcowskiej. Stara się być przyjacielem dzieci współuczestniczyć w ich zajęciach, modlitwie, w życiu sakramentalnym.tylko takie codzienne obcowanie ojca z dziećmi w atmosferze wzajemnego szacunku, prawdomówności, wdrażanie dzieci do obowiązków życia rodzinnego, uczenie odpowiedzialności za wspólne dobro całego domu kształtują u dziecka prawidłowe nawyki, odruchy, a przez to całą osobowość. Tak może zrodzić się prawdziwa przyjaźń, prowadząca w efekcie do życzliwości i wzajemnej pomocy. Jej najważniejszym przymiotem jest dawanie siebie drugim, tak jak Chrystus daje nam siebie. Niechże o każdym ojcu powiedzą dzieci, rodzina, wnuki - przeszedł przez życie wszystkim dobrze czyniąc. Życzę Wam wszystkim radosnego świętowania w Waszych rodzinach Dnia Ojca. Ks. Zdzisław Torba

10 Page Ten Eleventh Ordinary Sunday June 17, 2007 Koła Różańcowe zwracają się z prośbą do wszystkich o codzienną modlitwę w intencjach papieskich, które w miesiącu czerwcu są następujące: Intencja ogólna: aby Pan strzegł marynarzy i wszystkich związanych z morzem. Intencja misyjna: aby Kościół w Afryce Północnej swoją obecnością i działalnością dawał świadectwo miłości Boga do każdej jednostki i każdego narodu. Piknik Kół Żywego Różańca Koła Żywego Różańca wraz z duchowym opiekunem ks. Romanem Rataj zapraszają na piknik, który odbędzie się w niedzielę 24 czerwca na posesji Jana Boratyńskiego (6037 W. Addison Ave., Chicago, IL 60634). Stowarzyszenie Aposto³ów Bo ego Mi³osierdzia Faustinum zaprasza do wspólnej modlitwy w ka dy pi¹tek misi¹ca po Mszy św. o godzinie 7:00 wieczorem w Kościele. Anielscy Przyjaciele... Przyjaciele są jak anioły... Unąszą nas gdy zapomnimy jak latać... To razem uczymy się otwierać skrzydła na Świat... Cieszymy się naszymi sukcesami wzbijając się do gwiazd... Razem też wybieramy się na piękne wyprawy wśród obłoków... Z przyjaciółmi dzielimy się naszymi wzlotami i upadkami... Zsyłają nam gwiazdkę z nieba gdy jest nam smutno... A gdy jest wesoło słychać nasze anielskie śmiechy... Dzięki nim możemy na Ziemi poczuć się jak w Niebie... Iskierka Piknik rozpocznie się Mszą św. o godzinie 11:00 rano. Msza św. zostanie poprowadzona przez ks. Romana. W czasie pikniku serwowane będą smaczne potrawy, deser oraz napoje chłodzące. Aby nasza radość była pełna Kazimierz Oleksy dostarczy nam wrażeń muzycznych. Serdecznie zapraszamy parafian i gości z rodzinami! Zaplanuj swój czas! Zarząd Kół wraz z opiekunem ks. Romanem Rataj Biuletynowe przypomnienie: Wszystkie biuletynowe ogłoszenia na 24 czerwca prosimy dostarczyć do parafii nie później jak na godzinę 9:00 rano w poniedziałek 18 czerwca. Ogłoszenia też można dostarczyć wcześniej lub wysłać faxem na numer 773/ , lub też wysłać internetem na adres: bulletin@saintferdinand.org. Szkoła Katolicka im. Św. Ferdynanda oraz Parafia prowadzą zbiórkę makulatury! Czy wiesz że: Każdego roku w Stanach Zjednoczonych ludzie wyrzucają tyle papieru, że gdybyśmy pozbierali cały ten papier to moglibyśmy wybudować ścianę o wysokości 4 metrów, która prowadziłaby z Nowego Jorku do Los Angeles. Na parkingu szkoły został umieszczony specjalny pojemnik na papier, do którego można wrzucać: katalogi, miesięczniki, prasę codzienną, niepotrzebne listy, papier biurowy oraz książki w miękiej oprawie. Proszę nie wrzucać pudełek kartonowych i książek telefonicznych. Serdecznie dziękujemy!

11 June 17, 2007 Eleventh Ordinary Sunday Page Eleven Kolekta na Świętopietrze W niedzielę 24 czerwca będziemy mieli drugą zbiórkę na rzecz Świętopietrza (Peter s Pence). Tegoroczna zbiórka przebiegnie pod hasłem: Zrobimy wszystko by dzieci na całym świecie czuły się równe. Wszystkie datki zebrane na ten cel wspierają pracę Ojca Świętego i zapewniają finansowe wsparcie dla tych najbardziej potrzebujących czyli dzieci z krajów dotkniętych wojną, klęskami żywiołowymi czy chorobami. Sięgając do kieszeni czy portfela pamiętajmy, że wszystkie dzieci są nasze i trzeba im pomóc! Serdeczne Bóg zapłać za wasze hojne ofiary. Rodzina Radia Maryja zaprasza na IX Pielgrzymkę do Amerykańskiej Częstochowy w Doylestown, w Pensylwani w dniach od 30 czerwca do 3 lipca Hasło pielgrzymki Przypatrzmy się powołaniu naszemu Centralne uroczystości odbędą się w niedzielę 1 lipca Do wyboru są następujące trasy: Chicago Doylestown Chicago ($250) Chicago Doylestown Niagara Chicago ($320) Chicago Doylestown Stonebridge Chicago ($320) Po więcej informacji lub by zapisać się na pielgrzymkę proszę dzwonić do Centrali Radia Maryja: 773/ czerwca ochodzony jest Dzień Ojca w Polsce, w Stanach Zjednoczonych w tym roku obchodzimy Dzień Ojca dzisiaj czyli 17 czerwca. Z tej okazji składamy wszystkim tatusiom najlepsze życzenia. Święto to obchodzone jest w Polsce od 1965, nie jest tak znane jak Dzień Matki. Pamiętajmy jednak o nim, bo tatusie tak samo jak mamusie zasługują na szacunek i pamięć. Tatusiu kochany, często tak bardzo zapracowany, powinszowanie jak skrzypiec granie w dniu Twego święta dla Ciebie mamy - bo Cie kochamy! Szczęście na co dzień niech jest przy Tobie, jak dąb bądź zdrowy i silny. Obyś miał zawsze spokojną głowe, a do nas - dzieci nerwy stalowe. Cierpliwość swietą! Rekę nie ciężką! Dzięki za troskę, i za przykład dobry. Twoje dzieci Podhalanie i Miłośnicy Tatr im. Stanisława Kowalkowskiego zapraszają wszystkich członków Koła na zebranie, które odbędzie się w niedzielę 24 czerwca w sali McManus po Mszy św. o godzinie 10:45 przed południem. Zapraszamy również na spotkanie wszystkich chętnych do zapisania się do naszego Koła. Prezes Stanisław Ciszek Kalendarzowe spotkanie dla wszystkich prezesów parafialnych organizacji odbędzie się w poniedziałek 18 czerwca o godzinie 7:30 wieczorem w sali Canning Hall. Kopie kalendarza będzie można odebrać w biurze parafialnym 14 czerwca.

12 Page Twelve Eleventh Ordinary Sunday June 17, 2007 THE WEEK AT ST. FERDINAND PARISH June 17 MONDAY Summer School 8-11 AM, School Friendship Club 10-3 PM, Convent # 2 Troop 51 6:30-9:30 PM, McManus Hall Cub Scouts 6:30-9:30 PM, Convent # 2, 3 Highlanders Dance Class 7-9 PM, Canning Hall Scripture Study 7-8:45 PM, Convent # 4 Mass in Polish 7:00 PM, Church Calendar Mtg. 7:30 PM, Canning Hall TUESDAY Summer School 8-11 AM, School Radosc 5:30-8:30 PM, Music Room Kropeczki 6-7:00, Canning Hall Serduszka 6:30-8:30 PM, Convent # 2, 3 Polonia 6:00 PM, McManus Hall Mass in Polish 7:00 PM, Church WEDNESDAY Summer School 8-11 AM, School Ladies of St. Anne Mtg. 9-2 PM, Canning Hall Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help 1:30 PM, Church Jr. Legionnaires 2:30-4 PM, Convent # 2 Webelos Troop # PM, Convent #s 1, 2, 3 Legion of Mary 6:30-8:30 PM, Small Convent Mass in Polish 7:00 PM, Church Troop # 51 Committee Mtg. 7-9 PM, Convent # 4 THURSDAY Summer School 8-11 AM, School Eucharistic Adoration 8:30 AM - 12 AM, Church Jr. Legion of Mary, Rosary 2:30 PM, Church Girl Scout 5:30-9 PM, Convent # 1, 2, 3 Filareci-Polish Choir 7:15 PM, Church Mass in Polish 7:00 PM, Chapel FRIDAY Summer School 8-11 AM, School Legion of Mary 9-11 AM, Convent # 2, Pilgrim Virgin 7-9 PM, Small Convent and Convent # 2 Highlander s Dance Class 6-10 PM, Canning Hall Mass in Polish 7:00 PM, Church SATURDAY SUNDAY Serduszka 9-10:30 AM, Convent # 1,2 Baptism in English 1:45 PM, Church Highlanders Club Mtg PM, McManus Hall St. Andrew Life Center, 7000 N. Newark, Niles, will be hosting a presentation by the Guild for the Blind. The introductory session/sign up lecture will take place on Monday, June 18th at 1:30 p.m. The workshop will take place over 4 consecutive Tuesday afternoons, beginning July 17 and will be held at St. Andrew Life Center. Join us to hear about the important and helpful information for adults who are experiencing vision loss. For any questions or directions, please call 847/ St. Andrew Life Center, 7000 N. Newark, Niles, will be conducting monthly blood pressure screenings for the community. The screening will take a place on Friday, June 22nd. From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and it is FREE. For more information please call 847/ Students going into 7th and 8th grade can take summer school classes in Math and English at Loyola Academy. Registration will take place until summer school commences on June 18th. Also, Loyola Academy Athletic Department will host a variety of Sports Camps throughout the summer for students from 5th through 12th grade. Most camps last one to two weeks. For more information please call Patti Smith at 847/ Stop by the Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA) at 820 N. Michigan Avenue and check out the special exhibition, A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People. The exhibit, on view through August 12, 2007, is endorsed by the Archdiocese of Chicago, and Francis Cardinal George is encouraging parishioners to support this meaningful exhibit through attendance and, if possible, financial donations.

13 June 17, 2007 Eleventh Ordinary Sunday Page Thirteen ON YOUNG FATHERS, OLD FATHERS, COSBY, AND TWAIN Copyright 2007 by John B. Reynolds Support Staff Mrs. Dorota Gołda, Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor Sr. Bernadetta Gościniak, Administrative Assistant Liturgical Mr. Andrew Warzocha, Director of Music and Liturgy Mrs. Betty Hotcaveg, Lector Coordinator Deacon Irv Hotcaveg, Coordinator of Eucharistic Ministers & Ministers of Care Ms. Jane Lohrmann, Scheduler of Ministers of Care to the Homebound Parish Council Ralph Barnhart - President, Mary Bucaro, Terri Calcitrai, Gilbert DeJesus, Sophie Kass, Ken Presslak, Anthony Supan, Andrew Warzocha. Parish Organizations Adult Scripture Study - Coordinator : Miss Ameriga Cesaroni Boy Scout - Coordinator: Mr. Vince Clemente Friendship Club - President: Mrs. Patricia Flynn Girl Scout - Coordinator: Mrs. Joyce McGinniss Knights of Columbus - Tonti Council: Tony Mangiaracina, past St. Ferdinand Parish Many years ago--when my daughter Sarah was twosomething--i was driving through Wisconsin with a work colleague. While discussing our respective families, Kathy asked me if I thought I d have another kid someday. I told her immediately that yes, my wife and I hoped to have a second child. She asked me if I enjoyed, then, being a dad. I told her that I enjoyed it very much, adding, And I think I m good at it I remember the conversation so well because the topic was close to my heart, and because I was so certain of my response. Gail and I did indeed have one more child--paul--less than a year later, and we ve been doing the best we can with the both of them ever since. I think I m good at it. Do all young fathers feel this way? Maybe. I m a decent laborer. Ask my wife. You need three loads of laundry done? I m there. You need dinner made? I m on it. You need the floor washed? If need be, I ll be up before dawn to take care of it. I get the work done. And when my children were small, there was always plenty of such work to do. Albeit tiring, parenting was easy back then. But as children grow--as they test the waters and find their own ways--parenting gets tougher. In many ways, I was a father to my own father when Mom s sudden passing and Parkinson s disease took Dad s golden years away. I got the work done for Dad then, too. But then, too, getting the work done was the easy part. I don t know what prompted them, but I had two big fears in college. One was that I would someday end up destitute and living on the streets. And the other was that my children would someday end up just bad. Neither has materialized, thank God. Regarding the latter concern, however, I ve seen a lot of Father s Days come and go since that drivethrough-wisconsin conversation with Kathy, and what seemed so certain to me then--i think I m good at it--is much more elusive now. Do all old fathers feel this way? Do they look back? Do they say to themselves, I should have been tougher, here or I should have given ground, there? These are questions without answers, I know, but they are questions nonetheless, and frankly, I struggle with them at times. According to Bill Cosby, all beleaguered fathers should take comfort knowing that whatever they do in any fathering situation, they have a fifty percent chance of being right. That s some consolation, I suppose, but I m siding more with Mark Twain at the moment who observed, purportedly, When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant that I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years. My daughter turns 21 in September, and my son is three years behind her. We ll see, I guess. To all young fathers, enjoy the moment. To all old fathers who know what I m talking about, you know what I m talking about. Happy Father s Day, either way. THE END Grand Knight Ladies of St. Anne - President: Mrs. Violet DelVecchio Laudamus - Mr. Jarosław Buranicz Legion of Mary - Presidents: Mr. Justo Evangelista & Mrs. Fely Mesina Legion of Mary, Juniors - President: Emma Camara Irving Park Catholic Woman s Club - Mrs. Dolores Schoewe Market Day - Coordinator: Mrs. Kelly Trujillo Polish & English Altar Servers - Fr. Mariusz Stefanowski Polish Club of the Good Shepherd - President: Andrzej Parada Polish Rosary Group - Mrs. Helena Lesak Polish Saturday School - Director: Sr. Genowefa Potaczała Polish School Parents Ass n. - President: Władysława Mitoraj Serduszka - Music Teacher - Miss Iwona Raszyk Radość - Miss Marzena Kulesza St. Ferdinand Athletic Association - Director: Victoria Matthews St. Ferdinand Family & School Association - President: Mrs. Sharon Fanuke St. Ferdinand Parish Council - President: Mr. Ralph Barnhart St. Ferdinand Polish Highlanders Club - President: Mr. Stanisław Ciszek St. Ferdinand School Board - Chairperson: Mrs. Mary Ann Barnhart St. Vincent DePaul Society - President: Mr. Ralph Barnhart Ushers Club - President: Mr. Peter Holod

14 St. Ferdinand Church 5900 W. Barry Ave. Chicago, IL St. Ferdinand Parish (773) Rev. Zdzisław (Jason) Torba, Pastor Rev. William M. Holbrook, Associate Pastor Rev. Roman Rataj, Associate Pastor Rev. Mariusz Stefanowski, Associate Pastor Irwin Hotcaveg, Deacon Ronald Weiner, Deacon English 5:00 PM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM (Chapel) 12:30 PM 5:00 PM Saturday Masses SUNDAY MASSES: Reconciliation/Spowiedź Polish 7:00 AM 7:00 AM 10:45 AM 3:00 PM 6:30 PM Saturday: Following the 8:00 AM Mass until all are heard. Pierwszy Piątek Miesiąca: 6:00-7:00 PM Sobota: 6:30 PM St. Ferdinand School Dr. Lucine Mastalerz, Principal Christian OutReach (COR) Mrs. Lu Caravette, Director Religious Education Office ext. 366 Mr. Joseph Kummer, D.R.E. Missionary Sisters of Christ the King Sr. Genowefa Potaczała, Superior Sr. Hiacynta Ratajczak Sr. Elżbieta Barnowska Sr. Bernadetta Gościniak BAPTISM: For Children: a pre-baptism class is required for baptism of the first child. The class in English is held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Convent, and in Polish on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the church. Upon registration the sacrament is celebrated in English at 1:45 PM on the second and fourth Sunday of the month,. In Polish on the first Sunday of the month at 1:45 PM and on the third Sunday of the month at 3:00 PM Mass. Please call the rectory to register. For Adults: Instructions are processed through the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA). Contact local Director of Religious Education (DRE) at the rectory ext MARRIAGES: Must be arranged at least four months prior to the ceremony. Please call the rectory.