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2 Page Two Third Easter Sunday April 10, 2016 Mass Intentions The sanctuary lamps this week are lit for: MONDAY April 11 Memorial of St. Stanislaw Bp. & Martyr 8:00 AM Mass in English 12:00 PM (Noon) Mass in English 7:00 PM Mass in Polish TUESDAY April 12, :00 AM Birthday blessing for Fr. Jason Torba 12:00 PM (Noon) Recovery of health for Anthony R. Coco 7:00 PM Mass in Polish WEDNESDAY April 13, :00 AM + Catherine Francel 12:00 PM (Noon) + Corazon M. Ranola -1 st Ann. of death 7:00 PM Mass in Polish THURSDAY April 14, :00 AM Mass in English 12:00 PM (Noon) + Diana Reyes rq. Family 7:00 PM Mass in Polish FRIDAY April 15, :00 AM Mass in English 12:00 PM (Noon) Mass in English 7:00 PM Mass in Polish SATURDAY April :00AM- Mass in Polish 8:00 AM Mass in English 5:00 PM +Rosario Lim SUNDAY April 17 Fourth Sunday of Easter 7:00am o zdrowie i boże błogosławieństwo oraz opiekę Matki Najświętszej w czasie choroby dla zięcia, o zdrowia dla mnie i całej mojej rodziny + Ewa i Jan Kabat, + Maria i Jan Budzioch oraz ich dzieci, + Franciszek Budzioch, Krzysztof Niewiarkowski 8:30 AM Birthday blessing for Sr. Anna Gorski 10:00 AM + Felix T. Aquino 10:15 AM o Boże błogosławieństwo i opiekę Matki Najświętszej z okazji 60 rocznicy zawarcia Sakramentu Małżeństwa dla Janiny i Franciszka Wiercińskich + Wojciech Rzeszutek, + Edward Rzeszutek, 12:30 PM Reno Romei 3:00 PM Dziękczynna za otrzymane łaski z prośbą o dalsze błogosławieństwo, zdrowie i opiekę Matki Najświętszej dla rodziny Bywalec, o Boże błogosławieństwo i dary Ducha sw. dla Małgorzaty Bywalec z okazji 25 tych urodzin, o Boże błogosławieństwo dla Danuty i Mariana z okazji 31 -szej rocznicy zawarcia Sakramentu Małżeństwa, o zdrowie i błogosławieństwo Boże dla córki Zyty w dniu imienin, + Malgorzata Bywalec, + Stanisław Bywalec, +Roman Hadaniak, + Franciszek Sobesto 5:00PM- Mass in English 7:00 PM- Mass in Polish + Anna Prus Anthony R. Coco recovery of health We Welcome in Baptism Tomasz Franciszek Kusyk son of Dorota Z. Kusyk Abel Ma hew Barcenas son of Abel and Norma J. (Juarez) Barcenas Lennon Emilia Kostelicz daughter of Dariusz Bartholomew and Jenna Marie (Scanlow) Kostelicz Bartosz Michael Pankowski son of Bartosz and Karolina (Pankowska) Pankowski Adriana Czempinski daughter of Adam and Katarzyna Anna (Romaniuk) Czempinski Mikolay Teslyuk son of Mikhaylo and Ewelina Lucja ( Frys) Teslyuk Congratulations! Congratula ons and best wishes to the couple married in our church last week: Michael Abran and Irene Mastalerz Heidelbauer Rest in Peace Please remember to pray for the souls of all our faithful departed, especially: Martha Iwanicki DEVOTIONS 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.

3 April 10, 2016 Third Easter 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. 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 Jean Staniszewski Laura Schofield Calvin Upton Julie D Agos no Luna Family 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 Laverne Greco Steve Johns Barbara Alderson Anna DeBold Kathleen Barr Lesley Barr Mary Hal n Virginia Starsiak Veena Bhat Pat Flynn Veronica Segovia Frances Skrabacz Marion Watermann Richard Behrendt Joseph Biancalana Sr. Joseph Biancalana Steve Garorowski Grace Miceli Dolly D Agos no Jerry Mack Wiliam Reynen Julia Szyelik Jim Jezuit George Keehn Donald Trainor Maureen Keith Dolly Aloisio Michael Spano Judy Fahey Lee Ready John Ready Gack Fahey Jadwiga Glowacz Petronella Latuszek Jack Fahey Jany Aloisio Margery Janz Jody Panek Chris ne Gross Zareli Saavedra Helen Szostak Be y Hotcaveg Mary Lynn Remijan Wiliam Remijan Arle e Prasteher Richard Wojcichowski Frank De Marco Stefan Wiśniewski Carmela DiTata Stanisław Cwieka John Brown Joanna Grzeszkowiak Felix Aquino Marry Henning Teri & Fred Bauer Lena Dorado Our Stewardship of Treasure Thank you for sharing your TREASURE with St. Ferdinand Parish BÓG ZAPŁAĆ! PLEASE REMEMBER ST. FERDINAND PARISH 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. We invite anyone able to help with the church cleaning. Please join us weekly on Mondays at 5:00 pm and Fridays at 10:00 am. Thank you! LITURGICAL MINISTRIES MASS TIME LECTOR SATURDAY, April 16 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5:00 PM D. Lasiewicz E. Mele, R. Scarpelli SUNDAY, April 17 SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2016 Envelopes $6, Loose $6, TOTAL: $ 13, EASTER GIFT: Envelopes $14, Loose $ 5, TOTAL: $ 19, SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2016 Envelopes $5, Loose $3, TOTAL: $ 8, :30 AM S. Pasko R. Pasko, M. McGinniss PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY SPC Jeffrey Foerster ; SA Andrew Rios Pvt2 Nicholas Whelan; CPL Derrick Mateja 10:00 AM (chapel) 12:30 PM 5:00PM Rel Ed E.A. Anaya J. Portenlanger M. Syodia/ L. Perez A. Groeper, E. Anaya M. Barbhart, C. Trujilo, D. Ash S. Kass, E. Camamara H. Syodia J.Zarate, M. Madrano

4 April 10, 2016 Third Easter Sunday Page Four T he truth is we cannot comprehend how far God s mercy reaches. A look around the world today and we witness a state of serious sin among its people. We witness the broken heartedness that resulted from sin, and we witness a people lost searching for that one thing that only God can offer the healing balm of Godly love. So the ques on becomes, can the sinner be redeemed, can he be saved? Or is the sinner lost, sentenced to the pain of separa on from God for all eternity? I believe the answer can, in part, be found in today s readings. David, the great king whose lineage would eventually give us Joseph, Mary and Jesus Christ himself, had certainly found favor with God. The last several weeks we have read what a great man and leader King David was. He fought the giant Goliath and won, he treated Saul with the honor and respect due him, and just yesterday we witnessed David s hear elt humility and love for our Lord God. God blessed David s house, a blessing that would last for all of eternity. Oh how God must love David. Then today. Oh David! Seriously, a er receiving all of that from God and having such a beau ful personal rela onship with Him you fall into lust, adultery and murder? Sins, that rank pre y high on the sin scale by any measure. Oh, how weak we human beings can be. Yes, David the great king was human, and in being so, he was subject to human weakness. However, God in all his loving mercy remained faithful to the promise he made with David. Yes, God kept his word. God con nued to bless David and show him mercy in spite of David s sinful nature. David, a er all the sins he commi ed, s ll received the blessings God promised. He gets the girl and he is blessed with a male heir to his throne. Remember, a er taking the beau ful Bathsheba as his wife, she gives birth to a son Solomon who would become another great king. Yes, God is good and David was blessed indeed. However, somehow it doesn t seem quite fair does it? A sinner such as David s ll receives God s mercy and apparent favor? Of course, we know David was a virtuous man in many ways and that God saw David s goodness. However, some mes we scratch our heads and say really God? One can one fall to lust, commit adultery and murder and s ll be redeemed by offering an abundance of good works coupled with desire to have a rela onship with you? Yes you see, human judgement cannot comprehend the loving mercy of God. They key here is David s desire to have a rela onship with God coupled with the steps he took to foster this rela onship. Remember, David ac vely par cipated in a rela onship with God over and over. To know the mind of God is beyond all human comprehension. This is why we are called to not judge as judgement is God s alone. Only God has the ability, authority and power to offer defini ve judgement. Remember, God desires all men to be saved (1 Tim 2:4), and that for him all things are possible (Mt 19:26). So, let s leave it with God. Let s not judge the David s in the world (for good or bad), let s not judge our neighbors, our family, our friends. Let s focus on what God want us to focus on. So what are we called too focus on? Of course we are called to love God above all others and to love our brothers as ourselves! And how can we do that this year in par cular? Pope Francis has declared this year a year of Mercy beyond beau ful. (don t you just love being Catholic!!!!) We are called to show mercy, to show love to one another and in doing so we par cipate with God s plan for humanity. By: Carolyn M. Berghuis, MS, ND, CTN

5 Page Five Third Easter Sunday April 10, 2016 Dear St. Ferdinand s Parishioners, My name is Sebas an Zebrowski. I am a seminarian and I am preparing for the priesthood in the Mundelein Seminary. Recently, thanks to the hospitability of your pastor Fr. Jason Torba I have become a new seminarian of St. Ferdinand Parish and I am happy to call this my adopted parish here in Chicago. This is my second year in the United States. I love this country, people, and, if God wants, I will become a priest here in the Archdiocese of Chicago. However, I s ll face many challenges like studies, forma on, culture, and language. Because of that it is very important for me have place that I can call home. I believe that St. Ferdinand will become this kind of place for me. I am very grateful to Fr. Jason, Fr. Paul, and Fr. Michael, the sisters, and you for receiving me here. I hope that I will not disappoint you. Right now I am finishing my First Year of Theology in Mundelein Seminary. This year has been very frui ul, yet also par cularly difficult for me. I lost my father and s ll try to recover a er his death. Consequently, I ask you for the prayer for him and my family in Poland. Thank you for that in advance. If you ever would like to talk with me I would be more than happy to do it. Thank you again! May God Bless you! Seminarian Sebas an Zebrowski Catholic Charities Mother s Day Collection Concert -Sunday, April 24, 2016 Spring Medley of Violin and Vocal I was hungry and you gave me food Watching your child go without food is one of the hardest experiences any parent could imagine. Thankfully, Catholic Chari es has a network of food pantries for anyone in crisis. We also distribute food to women, infants, children, and seniors; deliver meals to the homebound; and give summer lunches to poor children. At our supper programs, thousands who are hungry or homeless are comforted with warm meals in the company of friendly faces. LADIES OF ST. ANNE MEETING Wednesday, April 20 St. Ferdinand s Ladies of St. Anne will have their mee ng on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 11:30AM. The mee ng wll be held at St. Ferdinand s Convent, 5936 W. Barry, Chicago. Are you red of Winter? What a be er way to welcome Spring then to come and enjoy visi ng with old frineds and making new ones. Bring a friend all are welcome! A light lunch will be served. Mallory Linehan, violinist and soprano Rebecca May Gaspelin will perform works by Bach, Mozart, Debussy, Guiliani and Saint. Mallory (le ) is a 6th semester Violin Performance major at Roosevelt University. Originally from Metro- Detroit, she has been studying violin for 10 years, and has experience performing all sorts of genres, from. music of the Renaissance and Baroque, to Jazz and other contemporary styles. Rebecca (right) is a young Soprano from Orlando, Fl. She is currently studying at Chicago College of Performing Arts majoring in Vocal performance. This Sunday, April 24th a ernoon concert, is the fourth and final of the Lasallian Salon series this season being presented at the Stahl Family Theatre, 5900 W. Belmont. The concert begins at 2pm. Sea ng is limited to 40 guests, and complimentary wine, coffee, tea and (snacks donated by All on the Road Catering of Park Ridge) are included in the admission price of $25. Order ckets by mail, phone, or online at: ,

6 Page Six Third Easter Sunday April is Child Abuse Prevention Month Annual Prevent Child Abuse Prayer Service and Pinwheel Plan ng to be Celebrated at Healing Garden April marks the beginning of Na onal Child Abuse Preven on Month and, in observance of this, the Annual Prevent Child Abuse Prayer Service and Pinwheel Plan ng will be held at the Healing Garden of the Archdiocese of Chicago, located at Holy Family Parish, 1080 West Roosevelt Road in Chicago, on Friday, April 15, at 11:30 a.m. The outdoor service will be led by Rev. Lawrence Dowling, Pastor of St. Agatha Parish, and will include a reflec on from Michael Hoffman, Chairman of the Hope and Healing Commi ee. Students from St. Igna us College Prep will perform music at the service. Many students from Archdiocesan Catholic schools will par cipate in prayer and song at the service and Pinwheel Plan ng event, including those from St. John de la Salle Catholic Academy, St. Angela School, St. Igna us College Prep, St. Mary of the Woods School and St. Thecla School. As part of the prayer service, each student will plant his or her own pinwheel for preven on, many of which are being handcra ed for this event. Blue ribbons, another symbol of preven on, will be ed onto trees at the Healing Garden. Pinwheels, the na onal symbol of child abuse preven on, represent the happiness of childhood and the chance at healthy, joyful and full lives that all children deserve. The Healing Garden was created in 2010 as a place of prayer and healing for vic m/survivors of clerical sexual abuse, for their families and for the greater Catholic Church. The concept of the garden came from clergy abuse vic ms, priests and Office for the Protec on of Children and Youth staff members, and was approved by the late Francis Cardinal George, OMI, Archbishop Emeritus of Chicago. A focal point of the Healing Garden is the sculpture, Circle of Love, depic ng the Holy Family, a gi of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. More informa on can be found on the Healing Garden website, MISERICORDIA CANDY DAYS Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30 PLEASE VOLUNTEER! Two or more hours of your me will make a difference for more than 600 children and adults with developmental and physical disabili es. Please call Kathy & John Gaughan at or them at gaughans@sbcglobal.net April 10, 2016

7 April 10, 2016 Third Easter Sunday Page Seven Mother-Daughter Tea Sunday, April 24 The Natural Family Planning Ministry of the Marriage and Family Ministries Office of the Archdiocese is organizing the Mother -Daughter Tea Program for year old girls and their mothers. The Program will be held at the Catholic Chari es St. Vincent Hall, 721 North LaSalle Street in Chicago, on Sunday, April 24, at 2 p.m. For more informa on and to register, visit Mass for Expectant Mothers Sunday, May 8 Very Rev. Ronald A. Hicks, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Chicago, will celebrate Mother s Day with a special Mass for Expectant Mothers at Holy Name Cathedral, State and Superior Streets in Chicago, beginning at 12:30 p.m. At the Mass, Fr. Hicks will give a special blessing to all mothers. A silk rose, as well as a prayer card and medal of St. Gerard, the patron saint of expectant mothers, will be given to all those awai ng the birth of a child. ECHO Chicago June 24 to 30 ECHO Chicago is a Theology of the Body Summer Camp where young adults unpack and process the themes of prayer, iden ty and the mission to love. Invited are entering High School Juniors and Seniors, as well as gradua ng Seniors and young adults. Due to space, overall balance or male/female ra o and other factors, the camps are necessarily limited. Please visit to get more informa on and to register. Everyone who applies will be considered, but not all may be accepted for this summer's camp. For more informa on call, or rpingoy@archchicago.org. THE GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS September 18 The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, September 18, at 2:45 PM, at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 North State Street, Chicago, Illinois. Couples married in 1966 interested in a ending this celebra on should contact their parish to register. For further informa on, call the Marriage and Family Ministries Officeat or visit the website: THIS WEEK AT SAINT FERDINAND PARISH Monday April 11, :00AM Friendship Club (Convent) 6:00PM Cub Scout (Convent) 6:00PM Troop #51 (Jason Torba Center) Tuesday April 12, :30AM Irving Park Women s Club (Convent) 5:00PM Radosc (Jason Torba Mee ng) 6:00PM Chicagowskie Slowiki (Chapel) Wednesday April 13, :30AM Ladies of St. Anne (Convent) 2:30PM Jr. Legion of St. Mary (Convent) 5:00PM Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena (Church) 6:00PM Cub Scouts (Convent) 6:00PM Polonia Group Dance (Jason Torba Center) 6:00PM Chicagowskie Slowiki (Chapel) 6:30PM Legion of Mary (Small Convent) Thursday April 14, :30PM Jr. Legion of Mary Adora on (Church) 6:00PM Boy Socuts Pack 3051 (Jason Torba Center) 6:00PM Girls Scouts (Convent) 7:00PM Filareci Choir (Chapel) Friday April 15, :00AM Legion of Mary (Convent) 6:30PM Pilgrim Virgin (Convent) 7:00PM Faus num (Church) Saturday April 16, :00AM Polish School (School) 1:00PM Polish Scouts (Convent) 3:30PM St; Ferdinand School Dance (Jason Torba Ctr) 5:30PM Holy Spirit Missionary Associa on (Convent) 6:00PM AA Mee ng (Convent) Sunday April 17, :00AM Pine Wood Derby Cub Socut (Jason Torba Ctr) 10:10AM Mater Chris Council Anniversary Mass (Chapel) 11:00AM Knight s Anniversary Recep on (Canning) 11:10AM Lednica (Chapel) 3:00PM Bap sm in Polish (Church) ARCHDIOCESAN WEBSITE See what s new at

8 April 10, 2016 Third Easter Sunday Page Eight SUNDAY MASS ON TELEVISION Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m. on WGN-TV 9 Sunday Mass at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls the Parish of the Airways is seen on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m., on WGN-TV, Channel 9 in Chicago for those unable to leave their homes because of age or ailment to a end Mass. 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. All ar cles can be can ed to: bulle n@sain erdinand.org or drop it off at the office. Thank you!

9 April 10, 2016 Third Easter Sunday Page Nine SUNDAY, APRIL 24 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. ST. FERDINAND CHURCH 3131 N. MASON SCHOOL ACTIVITY CENTER ADULTS $7.00 CHILDREN under 12 free Includes a Complete Breakfast of Pancakes, Sausages, Orange Juice, Milk, Coffee or Tea

10 Page Ten Third Easter Sunday April 10, 2016 Drodzy Parafianie Parafii Św. Ferdynanda, Nazywam się Sebas an Zebrowski. Jestem klerykiem i odbywam swoja formacje seminaryjną w Mundelein Seminary. Od niedawna, dzięki gościnności waszego Proboszcza, ks. Zdzisława Torby stałem się również klerykiem Parafii Św. Ferdynanda. Dzięki temu mogę nazywać waszą parafię moim przyszywanym domem tu w Chicago. W Stanach Zjednoczonych mieszkam od niedawna, bo od dopiero dwóch lat. Kocham ten kraj oraz ludzi i jeśli Pan Bóg pozwoli zostanę wyświęcony na kapłana Archidiecezji Chicago. Wciąż jednak doświadczam trudności związanych ze studiami, formacją seminaryjną, kulturą i językiem. Dlatego jest dla mnie tak ważne, aby mieć miejsce, które mógłbym nazwać domem. Wierzę, że takim miejscem dla mnie stanie się Parafia Św. Ferdynanda. Jestem bardzo wdzięczny Księżom Proboszczowi, Pawłowi, Michałowi, siostrom i oczywiście Wam za przyjęcie mnie tutaj. Mam nadzieję, że was sobą nie rozczaruje. W tym momencie kończę mój pierwszy rok w Mundelein. Był to owocny, ale także i bardzo trudny dla mnie rok. W listopadzie straciłem mojego tatę i wciąż próbuję dośjć do siebie po jego śmierci. Dlatego tez proszę o modlitwę za jego duszę i za moją rodzinę w Polsce. Dziękuję za to. Jeśli kiedykolwiek chcielibyście ze mną porozmawiać byłbym za to bardzo wdzięczny. Jeszcze raz dziękuję! Szczęść Boże! Kleryk Sebas an Zebrowski ADORACJA NAJŚWIĘTSZEGO SAKRAMENTU Z MŁODZIEŻOWYM ZESPOŁEM RADOŚĆ W każdy drugi czwartek miesiąca o godz. 6:00 wieczorem zapraszamy na Adorację Najświętszego Sakramentu z młodzieżowym zespołem Radość działającym p rzy naszej parafii. Zachęcamy i serdecznie zapraszamy w najbliższy czwartek, 14 kwietnia! 1050 ROCZNICA CHRZTU POLSKI Czwartek, 14 kwietnia, 2016 W zwiazku z obchodami 1050 Rocznicy Chrztu Polski w czwartek, 14 kwietnia serdecznie zapraszamy na Mszę św. odnowieniem przyrzeczen Chrztu Świętego o godz. 7:00 wieczór. Dzień 14 kwietnia, który w tym roku wypada w czwartek, ma szczególne znaczenie. Wedle zgodnej opinii historyków właśnie 14 kwietnia 966 roku, w przypadającą wówczas Wielką Sobotę, książę Mieszko I przyjął chrzest. Gdzie akt ten nastąpił, nie wiadomo. Najnowsze badania sugerują jednak, że stało się to najprawdopodobniej na terenie podległym władcy, niewykluczone, że w jednym z głównych grodów, wśród których Gniezno odgrywało szczególną rolę. Tysiąc lat później, 14 kwietnia 1966 roku w Gnieźnie odbyły się centralne obchody Sacrum Poloniae Millenium pod przewodnictwem Prymasa Tysiąclecia kard. Stefana Wyszyńskiego i z licznym udziałem wiernych i duchownych, m.in. przyszłego papieża, a wówczas metropolity krakowskiego Karola Wojtyły. Chrzest i erygowanie niezależnego biskupstwa zrównały Polskę z chrześcijańskimi krajami Europy i związały z zachodnim kręgiem kultury chrześcijańskiej. Mieszko I stał się równy innym władcom chrześcijańskim, umocnił też swoją władzę. Do Polski zaczęli przybywać duchowni. Powszechna wśród nich znajomość łaciny ułatwiała władcy kontakty międzynarodowe. Duchowni znali również tajniki uprawy roli, uczyli melioracji podmokłych terenów, stosowali nowe narzędzia, których wykorzystanie przyczyniało się do rozwoju gospodarki rolnej. Pogańskie dotychczas plemiona zamieszkujące państwo Polan trzeba było ewangelizować, uczyć prawd wiary i zasad chrześcijańskiej moralności. Powstawały wspaniałe budowle sakralne, wznoszono nowe świątynie. Przy katedrach, parafiach i klasztorach zakładano szkoły kształcące kandydatów do stanu duchownego, ale nie tylko. Klasztory i kościoły były też ośrodkami życia intelektualnego i artystycznego. Literatura i sztuka kształtowały się głównie pod wpływem i dla celów Kościoła. Szerzenie się religii chrześcijańskiej sprzyjało rozwojowi i wzbogacaniu słownictwa. Całe nasze duchowe bogactwo, nasza narodowa kultura, są owocem przyjęcia chrztu św. przez księcia Mieszka I i naszych praojców. Jako ich spadkobiercy, jako spadkobiercy tej ogromnej duchowej spuścizny, mamy prawo do wielkiej dumy, ale mamy też święty obowiązek obrony chrześcijańskich wartości, z których wyrosła Polska!

11 April 10, 2016 Third Easter Sunday Page Eleven SPOTKANIE RODZINY RADIA MARYJA PRZY STOLE WIELKANOCNYM Zapraszamy na spotkania Rodziny Radia Maryja przy stole wielkanocnym W niedzielę 17 kwietnia 2016 r. - godz. 10:30 przed południem odprawiona zostanie Msza św. z udziałem Ojców z Radia Maryja z Torunia, w kościele Św. Stanisława Biskupa i Męczennika przy 5352 W. Belden Ave., w Chicago. O godz. 4:00 po południu spotkanie i obiad w Sali bankietowej restauracji Lone Tree Manor przy 7730 N. Milwaukee w Niles. Karty wstępu do nabycia w Centrali Radia Maryja. Tel Serdecznie zapraszamy całą Rodzinę Radia Maryja z Chicago i okolic, a także tych, którzy w tę rodzinę chcą się włączyć, na wspólne świętowanie. Z modlitwą, O. Zbigniew Pieńkos CSsR BÓG ZAPŁAĆ! Narodowe Siły Zbrojne-Nowe Pokolenie pragną serdecznie podziękować parafii pw. Św. Ferdynanda za umożliwienie nam przeprowadzenia kwesty "Polacy w Chicago - Polakom na Kresach". Wyrazy wdzięczności dla księży, sióstr zakonnych, parafian, wszystkich, którzy pomagali przy zbiórce i przede wszystkim dla ofiarodawców. SPOTKANIE WSPÓLNOTY APOSTOŁÓW BOŻEGO MIŁOSIERDZIA Przyłącz się do Wspólnoty Apostołów Bożego Miłosierdzia w naszej parafii, podejmując dzieła miłosierdzia każdego dnia. Zapraszamy na Mszę św. W piątek, 15 KWIETNIA ldo kościoła na godz. 7:00 wieczorem. Jest to godzina Miłosierdzia w której uprosisz wszystko dla siebie i dla innych. W tej godzinie stała się łaska dla całego świata Miłosierdzie zwyciężyło sprawiedliwość.

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13 April 10, 2016 Third Easter Sunday Page Thirteen ON GETTING BACK TO WORK, AND FINDING THE CHRIST Copyright 2015 by John B. Reynolds In today s Gospel, we find Simon Peter, Thomas, Nathanael (Bartholomew of the original Twelve), Zebedee s sons James and John, and two unnamed disciples--seven in total--along the shore of Lake Tiberias (a.k.a the Sea of Galilee). Well, I m thinking these guys are fisherman. I mean, we know that Peter and James and John are. We don t really know about the other four, but it s a good guess that it s what they all do, too. At least it s what they probably all did before Jesus came along to make them fishers of men. And that went pre y well for them un l that bad scene back at Jerusalem. But then Mary of Magdala found the empty tomb, and things are looking up again. We know about Peter and John s footrace to the spot. We know that they did not yet understand the scripture that (Jesus) had to rise from the dead. We even know that Jesus appeared to his disciples when Thomas was absent, then a week later with Thomas present. But even given these appearances, the disciples must have been unsure of what to do next. So again, I m thinking they all went back to doing what they used to do (these seven to fishing, Ma hew to tax collec ng, the others to who-knows-what. When Peter says, I am going fishing, then, it s much more than just an idea for something to do. He and the rest are essen ally saying, We re going back to work. Especially in this Jubilee Year of Mercy when the Holy Father calls us to forgiveness and love, we could speak at length today of Christ s beau ful display of mercy to Peter near the end of the Gospel. Surely Jesus poses the same ques on to Peter three mes to allow his responses to confirm his allegiance to Jesus following Peter s three-fold denial in the courtyard. Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these? Jesus asks. Simon, son of John, do you love me? Simon, son of John, do you love me? And Peter responds in turn, Yes, Lord, you know that I love you. Yes, Lord, you know that I love you. And finally, Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you. And with each response, Jesus directs Peter to care for the flock. But the message that speaks to me more so today comes just prior to all these repea ng ques ons and answers. It comes in the disciples decision to return to work--to the commonplace--even though they are no doubt hoping for Jesus to connect with them in some more impac ul way. And yet it is in the commonplace that they come to recognize Jesus in the stranger on shore giving them fishing direc ons. Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something, the man calls to them, and only when the disciples do this--and garner a tremendous catch a er a long night of nothing--do they make the connec on. It is the Lord, John says to Peter. And what s the very first thing the disciples do when they reach the shore? They have a meal with Jesus. I mean, how commonplace is that? Of course we can find the risen Christ in all of our sacred tradi ons. And it s good to find him there. But let s never forget that we can find him also--and probably on a more regular basis--in the commonplace. Perhaps even at breakfast with friends. Grilled fish, anyone? 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. Dorota Domin Parish Finance Committee Mr. Tom Bucaro-Chairperson, Robert Groszek, Tadeusz Czosnyka, Edith Anaya, Mrs. MaryAnn Barnhart, Mr. Gene Szaben, Greg Ramel, 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 and Mrs.Mary Ellen Leavy Coordinators Friendship Club: Mrs. Patricia Flynn, President Girl Scout: Mrs. Joyce McGinniss, Coordinator Knights of Columbus Mater Christi Council: Mr. Edward Weyna, Grand Knight St. Ferdinand Parish 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 Polish Altar Servers Fr. Michal Wyrzykowski, Moderator English Altar Servers: Fr. Pawel Adamus, 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. Dorota Domin Lednica Group: Fr. Michal Wyrzykowski Polonia: Ms. Anna Krysinski MOP: Mrs.Marta Robak 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. Pawel Adamus 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 Lesak 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. Judy Becker

14 Phone: (773) St. Ferdinand Parish Rev. Zdzisław (Jason) Torba, Pastor Rev. Pawel Adamus, 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 Dcn. Pawel Barwikowski 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, Principal Notre Dame High School for Girls Office: Irene Heidelbauer Principal Religious Education Office: ex. 352 Sr. Dorota Domin St. Ferdinand Polish Saturday School: ex 303 Sr. Dorota Domin Principal Christian OutReach (COR): Mr. Michael McGinniss, Director Missionary Sisters of Christ the King Sr. Dorota Domin Superior Sr. Kamila Wojdyla, Sr. Anna Gorska 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 SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher 2010 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 April 10, 2016 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Third Easter Sunday