St. Ferdinand Church. Rectory: 5900 W. Barry Avenue Chicago, IL (773) December 28, 2008 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

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1 Photo by Romuald Gluch St. Ferdinand Church Rectory: 5900 W. Barry Avenue Chicago, IL (773) December 28, 2008 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

2 Page Two The Holy Family Sunday December 28, 2008 Mass Intentions MONDAY, December 29, :00AM +Dominic DeSalvo rq. Family 8:00AM +Willima Lester rq. daughter 7:00 PM Mass in Polish TUESDAY, December 30,2008 7:00AM +Robert Sierminski rq. wife 8:00AM +Vincenzo Patano rq. Gioacoma Greco 7:00 PM Mass in Polish WEDNESDAY, December 31 (New Years Eve) 7:00AM Mass in English 8:00AM Mass in English 5:00 PM New Year s Eve Mass in English 7:00PM New Year s Eve Mass in Polish THURSDAY, January 1, 2009 New Years Day 7:00AM +Mieczysława Mostowik w dniu imienin od żony 8:30AM Mass in English 10:30AM Mass in English (Chapel) 10:45PM Mass in Polish 12:30PM Mass in English 3:00PM Mass in Polish FRIDAY, January 2 Memorial of SS. Basil & Gregory 7:00AM People of St. Ferdinand 8:00AM +Encarnation, Jose Vega rq. Vega Family 7:00PM Mass in Polish SATURDAY, January 3, :00AM Mass in Polish 8:00AM +Edmund Sipp rq. Irene Sipp 1:00PM Wedding Liturgy: Colin Murphy & Karolina Kalita Vigil: Epiphany of the Lord 5:00 PM +Louis Greco 41st Anniversary rq. Family SUNDAY, January 4, :00AM Mass in Polish 8:30AM +Irena Koziel rq. Szabon Family 10:00AM +Cletus Groeper rq. Family 10:15AM +Krystyna Karłowicz; + Antonina Szczerbowska; +Artur Peza w 9 miesięcy po śmierci; +Genowefa, Zenone i Adam Żulik w rocznicę śmierci 12:30PM +Antoinette Caruso rq. Family 3:00 PM Mass in Polish 5:00 PM +James W. Rowe rq. Wife Irene 6:30 PM Mass in Polish The sanctuary lamps this week are lit for: Voncento Patano Michael Flynn Marriage Banns 3rd Publication Colin Murphy and Karolina Kalita New Baptism Schedule Starting January 2009 the Baptism times are changing: The Baptisms in ENGLISH will be performed on every second SATURDAY of the month at 6:00pm (NO MASS) and every fourth Sunday of the month at the 12:30PM Mass. The Baptisms in POLISH will be performed on every first SATURDAY of the month at 6:00pm (NO MASS) and every third Sunday of each month during the 3:00PM Mass. Thank you!

3 December 28, 2008 The Holy Family 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 u s 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: Violet Delvecchio Jovita Soriano Eleanor Bucaro James Rowe Irene Rowe Ann Kornfeind Rufina M. Rafi Dina Drnek James King Edwardo Escalante Agnes Groeper Lyman Meloche Loretta Walentinski James Gruber Ed Cleary Lu Caravette Jadwiga Wojtasik Joseph Perrone Marie Lucas Richard May Leslie May O Brien Ada Ksiazkiewicz Geraldine Spano William T. Keleher Stanislaw Cwieka Rose Addante Adam Shershen 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. Sincere THANK YOU to all who dedicate their time to come to clean our church weekly. Your reliability and faithfulness is very much appreciated and cherished. May God bless you abundantly! Just a reminder: We clean our church on Monday evening at 5:00 pm & Friday at 10:00 am. 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 loyalty, they may truly serve the cause of justice and peace to the honor of your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Daniel Guziec SPC Jeffrey Foerster Robert Peregrino PARISH OFFICE HOURS The Parish Office will be open on Wednesday, December 31 until noon and CLOSED on Thursday, January 1. It will reopen on Friday, January 2. May God keep you safe!

4 Page Four The Holy Family Sunday December 28, 2008 Dear Parishioners and Visitors of St. Ferdinand Parish, Living out the Mystery of our faith and thanking God for a wonderful gift of his son, we embrace you with prayerful remembrance, each and every one of you, who in many different ways support our parish. Many of you will be in our Church during this Christmas season either coming along with the members of your family or just because this community is close to your heart. I am very grateful that you have not forgotten us and still come to worship with us and remember the needs of the parish by supporting financially. Last year in December we started a financial campaign to install a new organ in our church. Thanks to the sacrifice and offerings of many people, the first Phase of an electronic organ was finished in September. This month with the approval of the Archdiocese we signed a contract to install a pipe organ. The work should be finished by the end of July So far, we collected $133,120 for the II Phase of the installation. The total cost of the II Phase of the organ installation is $159,000. I am very grateful to all who have donated so far to our project. Once again, I would like to thank everyone who got involved in our parish car raffle which profited a total of $10,340 after paying off the cost of the car. Additionally Garczynski and Mazurek families have donated to our fund their prizes won at the Andrzejki s Dinner Dance last November. Many parishioners have already supported the Organ Fund, but if someone still wishes to donate please fill out the form below and return it with your donation. Your name will be displayed on our special benefactor plaque in the church vestibule commemorating the 50 th Anniversary of St. Ferdinand Church. This is a great opportunity for your name to be a part of this church forever. Next Sunday a second collection will be taken up for this purpose. For the sacrifices that you do for this community of faith let the blessings of our Lord be the greatest expression of our thanks. Once a month a Mass is celebrated for the intention of all benefactors and supporters of our parish. God bless you! Father Jason Torba Pastor St. Ferdinand Organ Fund / Fundusz na nowe ograny First name / Imię Last name / Nazwisko Address / Adres Amount / Kwota $

5 December 28, 2008 The Holy Family Sunday Page Five New Year s Mass Schedule New Year s Eve Wed., Dec. 31st 5:00 p.m. Mass Church New Year s Day Thu., January 1st 8:30 a.m. Mass Church 10:30 a.m. Mass Chapel 12:30 p.m. Mass Church Christmas Carol Concert Saturday, January 3rd 6:30 p.m. Chapel The Feast of the Holy Family The Feast of Holy Family is always celebrated on the Sunday after Christmas. What family or faith community can't benefit from reflecting upon the Holy Family? This is not the time to reflect upon a "perfect family," but to ask ourselves how we might be blessed to reflect upon Joseph, Mary and Jesus, and ask ourselves what graces they could offer us. And, this allows us a bit more time to reflect upon the Christmas story, including the everyday reality that was part of their lives as family - the patience, give and take, the self-sacrifice and the love that was a part of their very human interaction together, throughout what we call "the hidden life" of Jesus. That can include all the growing up years of Jesus' life, what their village was like and what ways they spoke with each other, as well as what difficulties they might have experienced. These are all great ways for us to contemplate this feast. We can imagine what Jesus learned from both Mary and Joseph that prepared him for his life of proclaiming the coming of the Reign of God. Finally, we can imagine the death of Joseph and the life of Mary and Jesus after his death. The Gratitude For my birthing and breathing for land and sky for clouds for the sea for one anemone for the beauty of women for the beauty of men for the beauty of children for my mother who bore me who gave me the heart to embrace the universe

6 Page Six The Holy Family Sunday December 28, 2008 COME TO CELEBRATE WITH US! THE NEW YEAR S EVE PARTY AT ST. FERDINAND S The Good Shephered Club invites you to spedn the New Year s Eve st St. Ferdinand s McManus Hall. Good food and great time GUARANTEED! The evening starts at 8:00PM. Tickets $70 per person and include: dinner at 9:30PM, hot dish at midnight, a bottle of vodka, champagne, cold drinks, great sweets and party flavors per table. All tickets qualify for a special prize! Full table purchase (10 people) receives $50 discount. Music for the evening provided by EXPO Band. For information and reservation, please call: Krysia Mroczkowski 773/ or 773/ Andrzej Prada 847/ or 847/ MASS TIMES CHANGE Starting on the first Sunday in January (Epiphany Sunday, Jan. 4) the time of some masses are changing: The current Mass at 10:30am in English (Chapel) will start at 10:00AM The current 10:45am Mass in Polish (Church) will now start at 10:15AM The time was changes due to the parking problem for those who attend the Mass at 12:30pm. The Polish Mass at 10:45am is the biggest attended Mass after which many meetings are taking place, therefore the Church and our parking many times was occupied longer than hour and half. We trust changing the Mass times will eliminate many difficulties and tensions that have aroused before the 12:30pm Mass in the past. Market Day is excited to announce that you will be entered for a chance to win a cruise onboard the Disney Wonder or over 1,000 other great prizes when when you order in January. Winners will be selected every week, so order early. Estimated chance of winning a prize is 1 in 225. Actual odds of winning a prize depend on the number of eligible entries received as of the date of drawing. Your order is important to us so please look for your January order guide in the back of the church/chapel or visit marketday.com to see the entire selection of Market Day foods at a great value! Order forms are due back to the school, church or rectory by Monday, January 5th or order online by Noon on Wednesday, January 7th. Market Day sale pick up is Saturday, January 10 from 10:00 to 11:00 am in the school cafeteria.

7 December 28, 2008 The Holy Family Sunday Page Seven Santa Visit s St. Ferdinand Christmas came early to St. Ferdinand School students and families last Thursday, as the school s Evening with Santa celebration brought holiday warmth to over 300 smiling faces. Community families enjoyed a festive meal and numerous Christmas craft stations, including cookie decoration, face painting, and countless other Christmas-themed art projects. The highlight of the evening, however, was the astonishing arrival of Santa Claus himself, who stopped by to take pictures with the children and listen to their hopeful Christmas requests. The joyous evening left everyone wishing the night could continue. Kindergartener Annie Dubanska echoed the merry sentiments of the night s attendees. I want another one, she exclaimed, another Evening with Santa!

8 Page Eight The Holy Family Sunday December 28, 2008 Christmas Carol Concert THE WEEK AT ST. FERDINAND PARISH December 28, 2008 All parishioners and guests are invited for the Christmas Carol Concert on Saturday, JANUARY 3, 2009 at 6:30pm in the Chapel. From more information please call our Music Director, Andrew Warzocha at wew. 269 Notre Dame High School for Girls OPEN HOUSE The New Notre Dame High School for Girls at St. Ferdinand Parish will be holding an Open House on Wednesday, January 7, It will run from 6:00pm until 9:00pm and is open to all 7th and 8th grade students and their parents. Open House will take place at the new campus, which is located at 3115 N. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL The new Notre Dame High School for Girls at St. Ferdinand Parish is an all girls, private school that is proud to boast at 99% graduation rate and a 98% college acceptance rate. Please contact Pauline Garrett at for more information or to reserve your spot. MONDAY December 29, :00AM Friendship Club Mtg. (Convent#2) 6:00PM Troop #51 (McManus Hall) 6:30PM Cub Scouts (Convent #2 and 3) 7:00PM Scripture Study Group (Convent #4) TUESDAY December 30, :00PM Highlanders Dance Class (Canning Hall) 5:30PM Radosc Polish Choir (Heeney Hall) 6:30PM Serduszka (Convent 2/3) 7:30PM Baptism preparation in Polish (Church) WEDNESDAY December 31, 2008 New Year s Eve 8:00PM Good Shephered New Year s Party THURSDAY January 1, 2009 FRIDAY January 2, :00AM Legion of Mary (Convent #2) 6:00PM Confession in Polish (Church) 7:00PM Pilgrim Virgin (Convent #2) 7:30PM Grupa Mlodziezowa (Convent #1) SATURDAY January 3, :00AM Polish Scouts (Canning & Heeney Halls) 8:00AM Chapel reserved for Polish School 12:00PM Lednica (McManus) 7:30PM Polish Rosary Group Mass (Church) Handicap parking restriction is in full force during the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) on MASON Street in front of the Church entrance and much of the whole block. Please pay attention to the signs. If our parking lots are full, especially on Sundays, you may use St. Patrick s High School parking lot or the Bank parking across the street on Belmont. SUNDAY January 4, :30AM Ladies of St. Anne (Church) 9:00AM Serduszka (Convent 1,2) 9:15AM CCD Classes (Chapel and School) 11:00AM Good Shephered Club Mtg. (McManus) 11:30AM Ziarenko (Convent 1,2) 3:00PM Baptism in Polish (Church during Mass) 4:00PM Parish Christmas Party (Cafeteria) 6:00PM TORCH (McManus and GYM)

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10 Page Ten The Holy Family Sunday December 28, 2008 Drodzy Parafianie i Goście świętujący w naszym Kościele tegoroczne Boże Narodzenie! Przeżywając tę wspaniałą tajemnicę naszej wiary i dziękując Bogu za cudowny dar stania się jednym z nas, obejmujemy naszą modlitewną pamięcią wszystkich Was drodzy Parafianie i Przyjaciele naszej wspólnoty parafialnej, którzy wspomagacie w różnoraki sposób Parafię św. Ferdynanda. Wielu z was będzie w naszym kościele w okresie świąt odwiedzając swoich bliskich, uczestnicząc w liturgii w naszym kościele, gdyż jesteście związani w jakiś sposób różnymi więzami z naszą parafią. Chciałem wam wszystkim wyrazić wdzięczność, że pamiętacie o naszej parafii i przychodzicie tutaj, aby się modlić, aby chwalić Boga, i że pamiętacie o potrzebach naszej wspólnoty i wspieracie ją materialnie. W grudniu ubiegłego roku rozpoczęliśmy zbiórkę na zainstalowanie nowych organów w naszym kościele. Dzięki ofiarności wielu osób ukończyliśmy we wrześniu prace pierwszego etapu zainstalowania organów elektronicznych. W tym miesiącu za pozwoleniem Archidiecezji podpisaliśmy umowę na zainstalowanie organów piszczałkowych. Prace powinny zostać zakończone pod koniec lipca 2009 roku. W tej chwili zebraliśmy $133, na wykonanie tych prac. Przypominam, że cały projekt będzie kosztował $159,000. Bóg zapłać wszystkim, którzy złożyli dotychczas ofiary. Jeszcze raz chciałem podziękować tym wszystkim, którzy włączyli się w loterię samochodową, z której całkowity dochód po zwróceniu kosztów samochodu wyniósł $10,340. Także rodzina Garczyńskich i Mazurek przekazała swoje nagrody z Zabawy Andrzejkowej na fundusz organowy. Wiele osób złożyło już swoją ofiarę na nowe organy, kto by chciał włączyć się w to dzieło to poniżej zamieszczona jest forma, którą możemy wykorzystać przy przekazywaniu swojej donacji. Bowiem chcemy, aby nazwiska ofiarodawców zostały wymienione na specjalnie przygotowanej tablicy z tyłu kościoła, dla upamiętnienia 50 rocznicy konskekracji naszej świątyni, które będziemy celebrować 20 września w przyszłym roku. Jest to wspaniała okazja, aby wasze nazwisko pozostało dla historii Parafii św. Ferdynanda. W następną niedzielę będziemy mieli kolejną zbiórkę na ten fundusz podczas drugiej składki. Za złożone ofiary na Fundusz na nowe organy oraz na fundusz Bulding and Maintenance Fund niech Bóg wam wynagrodzi licznymi łaskami i błogosławieństwem. Raz w miesiącu odprawiana jest w naszym kościele Msza św. w intencji wszystkich ofiarodawców i dobrodziejów naszej Parafii. Niech Bóg Wam błogosławi i obdarza licznym łaskami w Nowym Roku 2009! Ks. Ks. Zdzisław Torba Proboszcz St. Ferdinand Organ Fund / Fundusz na nowe ograny First name / Imię Last name / Nazwisko Address / Adres Amount / Kwota $

11 December 28, 2008 The Holy Family Sunday Page Eleven ZMIANA GODZIN MSZY ŚWIĘTYCH Od pierwszej niedzieli Nowego Roku 4 stycznia (Uroczystość Trzech Króli) zostają zmienione w naszym kościele niektóre godziny Mszy św. Msza św. z godz. 10:30 w j. angielskim w kaplicy będzie rozpoczynać się o godz. 10:00 Msza św. z godz. 10:45 w j. polskim w kościele będzie rozpoczynać się o godz. 10:15 Zmiany tej dokonaliśmy ze względu na problem na parkingu dla osób, które uczęszczają na Mszę św. o godz. 12:30. Zwłaszcza Msza św. w j. polskim jest główną Msza św. w której uczestniczy duża liczba osób, po której też jest wiele spotkań, dlatego kosciół i parking są często zajęte dłużej niż półtorej godziny. Ufamy, że zmiana ta rozwiąże wiele niepotrzebnych napięć, które powstawały przed rozpoczęciem Mszy św. o godz. 12:30. GODZINY OTWARCIA BIURA PARAFIALNEGO 31 GRUDNIA I 1 STYCZNIA W środę, 31 grudnia biuro parafialne będzie czynne tylko do godziny 12:00 w południe. W czwartek, 1 stycznia biuro będzie NIECZYNNE. Zapraszamy ponownie w piątek 2 stycznia. Porzadek Mszy Świętych W NOWY ROK Msza w. na zakończenie Roku 31 grudnia 7:00 p.m. Kościół Nowy Rok 1 styczeń 7:00 a.m. Kościół 10:45 a.m. Kościół 3:00 p.m. Kościół Koncert Kolęd 3 styczeń (sobota) 6:30 p.m. Kaplica OPŁATEK KOŁA PODHALAN I MIŁOŚNIKÓW TATR Jak obyczaj stary każe, według ojców naszej wiary, chcemy złożyć Wam życzenia na dzień Bożego Naro- dzenia. Niech ta Gwiazda Betlejemska doprowadzi Was do szczęścia. Bóg się nam narodził, bę- dzie między nami. Radość i nadzieję w sercach pozostawi. W twardym żłóbku sianem wyłożonym, Jezus nasz Zbawiciel będzie położony. Spieszmy więc z radością witać Boże Dziecię, bo to najważniejszy gość nasz na tym świecie. Spotkajmy się we wspólnym gronie podzielmy opłatkiem i złóżmy życzenia. Aby zjeść wieczerzę, pośpiewać kolędy i zmówić pacierze oraz ręce wyciągnąc do zgody i serc naszych przemienienia. Do tańca DJ Wiesiek zagra w Restauracji Grota - tam będzie opłatek Podhalan i Miłośników Tatr im. Stanisława Kowalkowskiego. Sobota, 10 stycznia, 2009 roku Początek godzina 6:00 pm. Wstęp $30 od osoby. Dzieci $15. W sprawie rezerwacji i informacji prosimy dzwonić: Stanisław Ciszek Tadeusz Kulasik: Zofia Krupa:

12 December 28, 2008 The Holy Family Sunday Page Twelve NABOŻEŃSTWO PIERWSZYCH SOBÓT MIESIĄCA W sobotę 3 stycznia w kościele odbędzie się Nabożeństwo Pierwszych Sobót Miesiąca wynagradzające Niepokalanemu Sercu Maryji za grzechy i bluźnierstwa, które rozpocznie się o godzinie 7:30 wieczorem. Zarząd Kół wraz z duchowym opiekunem ks. Tomaszem Sztandera serdecznie zapraszają parafian i gości do podjęcia pierwszo-sobotniej modlitwy, o którą prosiła Matka Boża w Fatimie mówiąc, że zadecyduje ona o losach świata. KONCERT KOLĘD Serdecznie zapraszamy na Koncert Kolęd, który odbędzie się w sobotę, 3 stycznia o godz. 6:30 wieczorem w kaplicy. Po więcej informacji prosimy o kontakt z p. organistą Andrzejem Warzochą dzwoniąc na numer wew SAKRAMENT CHRZTU ŚWIĘTEGO Od 1 stycznia zostaje zmieniony porządek Chrztów Świętych w naszej parafii. w języku polskim: W każdą pierwszą sobotę miesiąca o godzinie 6:00 wieczorem (bez Mszy świetej) oraz w każdą pierwszą niedzielę miesiąca podczas Mszy świętej o godzinie 3:00 po południu. w języku angielskim: W każdą drugą sobotę miesiąca o godzinie 6:00 wieczorem (bez Mszy św.) oraz w każdą czwartą niedzielę miesiąca podczas Mszy św. o godzinie 12:30pm. Papieskie Intencje Apostolstwa Modlitwy na Styczeń 2009 Intencja ogólna: Aby rodzina była zawsze miejscem wychowania do miłości, rozwoju osobistego i przekazywania wiary. Intencja misyjna: Aby różne wyznania chrześcijańskie, świadome konieczności nowej ewangelizacji w obecnej epoce głębokich przemian, niestrudzenie głosiły Dobrą Nowinę i dążyły do pełnej jedności wszystkich chrześcijan, by móc składać bardziej wiarygodne świadectwo Ewangelii. Modlitwa cicha... Moja modlitwa, pokorna i cicha, spod struny harfy rozpłakanej spływa. Serdecznym szeptem prosi Cię, przeżywa, moja modlitwa pokorna i cicha. Stoi przed Tobą - prawda mojej duszy (wszystko, co kłamstwem, wyrzuciłem dawno) Niech próżne słowa i gesty odpadną, jak zwiędłe płatki, gdy je wiatr poruszy. Ja chciałbym tylko duszą mojej duszy być wciąż przy Tobie, każdego dnia bliżej. Więc się unoszę w górę - i uniżam, bom tylko prochem, Ty modlitwę usłysz, Moją modlitwę pokorną i cichą... Autor nieznany

13 December 28, 2008 The Holy Family Sunday Page Thirteen ON 2008, AND LOOKING TOWARD 2009 Copyright 2008 by John B. Reynolds It s been some year, we d all agree, And as it spins to history, Let s toast and thus commemorate The headlines of If politics can make you sing, The year is worth remembering, With campaigns playing round-the-clock, And in the end, we got Barack. But we got John and Sarah, Joe, And we got Hillary, you know, And whether your team lost or won, Those SNL skits--lots of fun!!! The Cubbies found the playoffs rough. The White Sox? Close, but not enough. Yet losing s not as bad an itch As what s got Rod Blagojevich. The markets dropped; the Fed rushed in. The 700 billion sin? And while we re asking why-oh-why, Hey, what s up with that pregnant guy?!?! Beijing was poetry sublime With Michael Phelps in verse and rhyme; He swam his sonnet, fast and bold And now he s worth his eight in gold! A time to laugh, a time to cry, And it was tough to say goodbye To Ledger, Newman, Carlin, Hayes, To Terkel, too. So play the days And yet the sun shines newly bright With New Year s clearly in our sight, And Benedict, now back in Rome, Forever teaching, pointing Home. So yes, here s to the year now gone, But more so, friends, here s to the dawn May God, his very face, let shine To bless us in Support Staff Mrs. Dorota Gołda, Parish Secretary 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 Mr. Ralph Barnhart-President, Mrs. Mary Bucaro, Mr. Gilbert DeJesus, Mrs. Sophie Kass, Mr. Stan Mastalerz, Mr. Antonio Supan, Violet Del Vacchio. ExOfficio Members: Dr. Lucine Mastalerz, Mr. Andrew Warzocha. Parish Finance Committee Mr. Tom Bucaro, Fr. Jason Torba, Mrs. Mary Ann Barnhart, Mr. Gene Szaben, ExOfficio Members: Mr. Martin Wojtulewicz- Parish Accountant, Sr. Bernadetta Gościniak, Dr. Lucine Mastalerz Parish Organizations and Prayer Groups Adult Scripture Study: Miss Ameriga Cesaroni, Coordinator Boy Scout: Mr. Vince Clemente, Coordinator Fish Fry: Mr. & Mrs. Rich (Pat) Wenzl, Coordinators Friendship Club: Mrs. Patricia Flynn, President Girl Scout: Mrs. Joyce McGinniss, Coordinator Knights of Columbus Mater Christi Council: Mr. Charles Calci trai, Grand Knight St. Ferdinand Parish Ladies of St. Anne: Mrs. Violet DelVecchio, President Legion of Mary: Mr. Thomas Sobczak & Miss Aurora Almeida, Co-Presidents Legion of Mary, Juniors: Mrs. Emma Camara, President Irving Park Catholic Woman s Club: Mrs. Dolores Schoewe Market Day: Mrs. Connie Glorioso, Coordinator Pol. & Eng. Altar Servers: Fr. Mariusz Stefanowski, Moderator Polish Club of the Good Shepherd: Mr. Andrzej Parada, President Polish Rosary Group: Mrs. Helena Lesak, President Polish Saturday School: Sr. Genowefa Potaczała, Director Polish School Parents Assn.: Mrs. Władysława Mitoraj, Pres. Serduszka: Ms. Iwona Raszyk, Music Teacher Radość: Miss Marzena Kulesza, Music Teacher St. Ferdinand Athletic Boosters: Mrs. Ann Liedke & Mrs. Tammy Sammarco, Co-chairpersons St. Ferdinand Family & School Assn., Mrs. Marta Robak St. Ferdinand Polish Highlanders Club: Mr. Stanisław Ciszek, President St. Ferdinand School Board: Mrs. Mary Ann Barnhart, Chairperson St. Vincent DePaul Society: Mr. Ralph Barnhart, President Teens of Our Church (TORCH): Mr. & Mrs. Rob (Irene) Heidelbauer, Youth Ministers The Faustinum Association of Apostles of the Divine Mercy: Fr. Mariusz Stefanowski, Fr. Tomasz Sztandera, Moderators The Home Church Movement: Fr. Tomasz Sztandera, Moderator Ushers Club: Mr. Peter Holod, President

14 St. Ferdinand Church 5900 W. Barry Ave. Chicago, IL Phone: (773) Rev. Zdzisław (Jason) Torba, Pastor Rev. Mariusz Stefanowski, Associate Pastor Rev. Tomasz Sztandera, Associate Pastor Weekend Presiders: Legionaries of Christ Rev. Jason Brooks (847) Rev. Raymond O Connor, CMF Irwin Hotcaveg, Deacon Ronald Weiner, Deacon ENGLISH MASS TIMES St. Ferdinand Parish POLISH St. Ferdinand School & Religious Ed. Office: Dr. Lucine Mastalerz, Principal/D.R.E. Christian OutReach (COR): Mrs. Lu Caravette, Director Missionary Sisters of Christ the King Sr. Genowefa Potaczała, Superior Sr. Hiacynta Ratajczak Sr. Anna Strycharz Sr. Bernadetta Gościniak BAPTISM: Weekdays W ciągu tygodnia 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM 7:00 PM Saturdays Sobota 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Anticipated) 7:00 AM Sundays Niedziela 8:30 AM 7:00 AM 10:30 AM (Chapel) 10:45 AM 12:30 PM 3:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:30 PM RECONCILIATION / SPOWIEDŹ ŚWIĘTA 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 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 7:00 PM in the Convent, and in Polish on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Church. Following registration, the sacrament of Baptism is celebrated in English on the second Saturday each month at 6:00 PM and on the fourth Sunday of the month at the 12:30 PM Mass. The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated in Polish on the first Saturday of the month at 6:00 PM and on the third Sunday of the month at the 3:00 PM 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.