FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER. To Serve as He Served, To Live as He Lived, and To Love as He Loved.

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1 To Serve as He Served, To Live as He Lived, and To Love as He Loved N Nottingham Ave, Chicago, IL (773) FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 7, 2017

2 SAINT MONICA + PARISH 5136 N. Nottingham Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Telephone: Fax: Church Location: Corner of Foster and Nottingham Avenues WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday at 4:00 p.m. English 6:00 p.m. Polish Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 Noon, and Polish at 1:30 p.m. WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Monday Friday at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 6:00 p.m. Thursday 7:00 p.m. in Polish ROSARY AND DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Prayed weekdays before the 8:30 a.m. Mass EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Held every Thursday, beginning at 9:00 a.m. (after 8:30 am Mass); concluding Benediction at 6:45 p.m. P[rish St[ff Rev. Mariusz (Mario) P. Stefanowski Pastor Rev. Andrew Izyk Associate Pastor Rev. William Holbrook Resident Priest Mr. Ron Gronek Deacon Mr. Ed Podgorski Deacon Mrs. Joanna Szepiotko Parish Secretary Mr. Kamil Duda Director of Music Mr. Richard Grabowiecki Maintenance Engineer Mrs. Gwenn Suvada Business Office Coordinator PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - 9:15am to 7:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - 9:15am to 5:15pm Saturday - 10:00am to 2:00pm Sunday Closed Parish Phone: (773) Parish Fax: (773) Parish Office: (773) ext. 110 parishsecretary@stmonicachicago.com Fr. Stefanowski: (773) ext. 115 frmariusz@stmonicachicago.com Fr. Izyk: (773) ext. 112 frandrew@stmonicachicago.com Bulletin: St[ff Mr. Raymond Coleman Mrs. Darlene Connelly St. Monica Academy 5115 N. Mont Clare, Chicago, Illinois Telephone: Fax: Principal School Secretary of th_ Si]k The special grace of this Sacrament offers the Lord s healing strength, peace and courage to anyone who is seriously or chronically ill, hospitalized or about to undergo surgery. Please contact the Parish Office if you wish to have someone anointed. B[ptism The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated twice a month: the first and third Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m. (some exceptions due to Holy Days and liturgical celebrations). Please call the Parish Office to register for the program and to set a date for the Baptism. M[rri[g_ Archdiocese of Chicago guidelines for marriage preparation ask that a minimum of six months be set aside for preparation for marriage. No firm date for a wedding will be set until the conclusion of the couple s first meeting with the parish minister. At least one of the engaged persons (or their parents) must be a registered and active parishioner of St. Monica. No Sunday weddings are scheduled. Ministry to th_ Si]k/Hom_\oun^ If you or a family member are in a local hospital or are homebound and would like to have a visit from a priest, please call the Parish Office to make arrangements. Ministers of Care are also available to bring Communion to those who are confined at home and are unable to attend Mass, either temporarily or on a continual basis. Please call the Parish Office to schedule a visit. R_]on]ili[tion (Conf_ssion) Monday Friday from 8:00 8:25 a.m., Saturday from 3:00 to 3:50 p.m., and 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. (English and Polish). Individual confessions available by appointment. Parish Mission Statement Saint Monica is a welcoming Catholic faith community. Proclaiming the power of the Word of God, we join together in the celebration of the Eucharist and all Sacraments. We aim to follow Jesus Christ To S_rv_ [s H_ S_rv_^, To Liv_ [s H_ Liv_^, [n^ To Lov_ [s H_ Lov_^.

3 Our Prayers MONDAY, May 8, :30 M[ss a.m. Int_ntions Claro & Virginia For Ricana th_ W k 6:00 p.m. Stanisława & Czesław Prawdzik Stanisław & Janina Wyszyński TUESDAY, May 9, :30 a.m. Alicja Niebrzydowski (Birthday) 6:00 p.m. Mary Ellen Mitchell Tony Murphy WEDNESDAY, May 10, :30 a.m. Digman Siman (7 th Death Anniv.) Peter Debski (3 rd Death Anniv.) Fely Garcia (Birthday) Monica Gathman (Birthday) 6:00 p.m. Mass in English 7:00 p.m. Mass in Polish Jadwiga Rożko (Miesiąc po śmierci) THURSDAY, May 11, :30 a.m. Kenneth Catalano 7:00 p.m. Mass in Polish FRIDAY, May 12, :30 a.m. People of St. Monica Parish 6:00 p.m. Teresa Matthew Joseph SATURDAY, May 13, :00 a.m. FIRST COMMUNION 4:00 p.m. Caroline Carpino Anne Koval Henry Wyszkowski Elsie Pill SUNDAY, May 14, :30 a.m. Ewdin & Alice Partyka Mary Elizabeth Madura 9:00 a.m. Lucille Giannini Marge O Donnell Michalina Bialek Elisa Constantino Bob Collins 10:30 a.m. Stella Wojtas George Robaczewski, Jr. Margaret Carini Louis & Rita Stelmach 12:00 p.m. Susan McGuane-Kowalczyk Rosemary F. May Kenneth Catalano 1:30 p.m. Polish Mass Edward Wójcik - O Boże błog. i potrzebne łaski dla Wiesławy i Ryszarda Grabowieckich oraz dla ich dzieci i wnuków - O Boże błog., łaskę zdrowia, oraz opiekę NMP dla Marzeny Et_rn[l R_st Gr[nt Unto Th_m Please remember to pray for the souls of all our faithful departed, especially: Daniel A. Tessner Martin A. Rogus Irving J. Matonik Sp_]i[l Pr[y_rs For Thos_ In N ^ Arnott Family Phyllis Babbs Carol Batjes Marilyn Bell Sylvia Boulahanis Pat Brennan Adam Burek Jo Buscemi Rogelio Castro, Sr. Dolores Nieciecki Marzena Duda Sharon Petrozz, Alice Baxter United States Air Force Michael Brimie Zachary Muldoon Matt Olken Anthony Villalpando Laurel Walsh United States Army Eric Ambriz James Ambriz Kurt Beyer Tom Bobek Daniel Clark Michael G. Dobija Justin Elazegui Walter Fernandez Robert Gullett Brandon Jackson Andrew Kupinski Jesus O. Lebron Conner Mahoney Erik Malenock Andrew Perez Cindy Cisek Grace Cleys Joan Craig Samantha Crump Carole Edwards Roberta Gols Kerri Horan Martin McNeela Jose Perez Joane Lajka Mary Allegretti Michael Kelly Steve Skubski Timothy Kim and all the sick and aged of our parish... R_m_m\_r Our Milit[ry United States Army, cont d Julio Rios Michael Rivera Andrew Thomas Christopher Walsh Michael Zadlo United States Army Reserve Jason Adamczyk Roman Gronke Keith Maslon Sean O Grady United States Coast Guard Christine Ambriz United States Marines Vincent Bertucci Andrew Cobos Gage Cygnar Max Piekos Henrietta Pinkowski Deacon Ed Podgorski Augie Sansone Beverly Schiffer Tim Sheehan Harriet Skiba Denise Slaski Fr. Fred Tomzik Ida Traczyk Laura Wysocki Ralph Volgarino Dcn. Ron Gronek United States Marines, cont d Lukas Czynczyk Dominic Davila Caitlen Ferrarell Benjamin Juhasz Mathew Lynn Michael T. Medrys Steven Meyer Kevin Rasmussen Christopher Ryan United States Navy Jeremy Bloom Justin Chovanec Zachary Corrado Daniel Jarosz Clay Presny Riley Schoen Steven Stancy Richard Whitman Nick Whitman Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as the protect us. We ask this in Jesus name. Amen May 7, 2017 Page 2

4 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION St. Monica Parish The fact that many monastic churches do not have a prominent tabernacle shapes the patterns of liturgical prayer. Monastic communities often protect the ancient value of "receiving from the same sacrifice," meaning that the communicants are assured that what they eat and drink in the Holy Mysteries actually comes from the same celebration. It surprises many to learn that the Church does not foresee, nor does it provide for, Communion of the faithful from the reserved Sacrament. Liturgical laws have long defended your right to receive from the same sacrifice, the same Mass, that you attend. At one time, of course, the bread for the Eucharist was the ordinary bread of the day, except unleavened, probably prepared at home. It was broken and distributed to the faithful. Early on the loaf itself was referred to as the hostia in Latin, meaning the "sacrifice," the same word for the sacrificial animal in Jewish worship, and for Jesus as the Lamb of God. By giving his life on the cross, Jesus became the hostia for us. To this day in the Greek Church, one of the tasks of the priest's wife is to bake the bread for the Divine Liturgy, sometimes in a bakery oven dedicated to that purpose and called a "Bethlehem." Today's familiar individual hosts first appeared in the eleventh century at about the time when tabernacles were coming into use. The turn away from "bready" bread allowed the hosts to be reserved since they did not spoil like regular bread, and made the annual "Easter duty" counts easier. Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. THE CALL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD The Twenty-third Psalm, today's responsorial psalm, is arguably the best known of all the psalms. The line that reads "Even though I walk in the dark valley / I fear no evil; for you are at my side / with your rod and your staff / that give me courage" (Psalm 23:4) connects this week's scriptures to the wonderful story of the road to Emmaus, which we heard last week. The Lord Jesus, our Good Shepherd, is constantly at our side. He calls us each by name, beckoning us into a deeper relationship with him. That call, issued to each of us at the moment of our baptism, carries with it the promise of the Good Shepherd: "I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly" (John 10:10). Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. May 7, 2017 Page 3

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8 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER St. Monica Parish Today's readings tell about the confusion and fear that followed Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. In Acts, the people ask, "What are we to do?" after they are reminded that they were part of the death of Jesus, who was Lord and Christ. In First Peter we are reminded of Jesus' innocence. He did nothing to deserve the suffering and death that he experienced for us. Both the psalm and First Peter introduce the image of Jesus as shepherd. John's Gospel talks about Jesus as shepherd but not in the usual way. We recognize this shepherd's voice because he calls each of us by name. The confusion and fear we too often feel is calmed by the voice of the One who knows us by name. WHAT ARE WE TO DO? The readings describe that time when confused and frightened followers of Jesus looked to the apostles to tell them what to do after the Crucifixion and Resurrection. The answer seems simple. They must believe that Jesus, whom they crucified, is both Lord and Christ, both God and human. They must acknowledge their complicity in his death and seek forgiveness. They must be baptized. In First Peter the standard for their behavior is Jesus' behavior. Jesus, though free from sin himself, bore our sins and returned no insult or threat. Peter introduces the image of the shepherd who is the guardian of us who have gone astray. The Gospel emphasizes not the shepherd's leadership but that we are called by name. LISTEN FOR YOUR NAME The emphasis in John's Gospel is not on the leadership of the shepherd. The focus is specifically on the voice of the shepherd. We listen for the shepherd who calls us by name. We are not called to follow passively. We are called to recognize our name when it is spoken. We are to listen so that we can hear the voice of the One who knows who we truly are--not the external, transient realities like "I am a doctor" or "I am a mother." Our real name known to our Creator is much more than the roles we fill or the work we do. If my name is who I truly am, then I must listen for the One who calls me "forgiven" and "merciful" and "beloved." For this is my true name. This is my true nature. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. May 7, 2017 Page 7

9 Announcements BABY SHOWER TO BENEFIT WOMEN S CENTERS CRISIS PREGNANCY UNITS The St. Vincent DePaul Society would like to thank everyone who donated to the baby shower held for the benefit of the Women s Center. Besides the many baby items donated to assist the Center in their work, there were monetary contributions totaling $1, Thank you all who contributed baby items and monetary donations, the parish staff for their support of this important event and to all the St. Monica members who volunteered their time and service to make the baby shower a SUCCESS! THE MASS BOOK for intentions for Calendar year 2018 will be opened as of May 15 th God s Blessings to You All. SENIOR CLUB MEETING The next Senior Club Meeting is scheduled for May 10, 2017 at 12:00 pm in the Beyenka Hall. All seniors are welcome! May 7, 2017 Page 8

10 St. Monica Parish - Schedules W k [t Gl[n]_ [t St. Moni][ P[rish Monday May 8, :15pm - 5:30pm GS Juniors - Scout Room 4:30pm - 5:30pm Girl Scouts Mtg - Rzany Hall 6:30pm - 8:00pm CS Webelos - Scout Room 7:00pm - 9:00pm BS#943 - Rzany Hall 7:00pm - 8:30pm Pastoral Council - West Mtg Room 7:15pm - 8:15pm Al-Anon Mtg - Ministry Room 8:00pm - 10:00pm Mens Volleyball-Gym Tuesday May 9, :30am - 8:15am Sr. Band Rehearsal - Beyenka Hall 1:30pm - 2:30pm Spring Concert - Beyenka Hall 4:15pm - 5:30pm GS Cadettes - Scout Room 7:00pm - 8:00pm Spring Concert - Beyenka Hall Wednesday May 10, :30am - 8:15am Jr. Band Rehersals - Beyenka Hall 8:30am - 9:30am Jr. Band Lessons - Beyenka Hall 12:00pm - 2:30pm Senior Club - Beyenka Hall 6:30pm - 8:30pm First Communion Reh. - Church 7:00pm - 8:30pm 8 th Grade Dance - Beyenka Hall Thursday May 11, 2017 Eucharistic Adoration 3:00pm - 4:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm Friday May 12, 2017 St. Monica Cheerleading - Beyenka Hall CS Wolves - Scout Room 8:00am - 3:00pm SMA Special Luch - Beyenka Hall 5:00pm - 10:00pm Jr. High Dance - Rzany Hall 5:00pm - 10:00pm Jr. High Dance - Gym 6:00pm - 10:00pm Iron Chef Competition - Parking Lot 7:00pm - 8:30pm BS#943 - Scout Room Saturday May 13, :00am - 11:30am First Holy Communion - Church Sunday May 14, 2017 Mother s Day 9:00am - 10:15am 10:30am - 11:30am 4:00pm - 6:30pm GS Brownies - Scout Room CLOW - Chapel Adult Volleyball - Gym Liturgical Ministry Schedule DATE TIME EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS LECTOR ALTAR SERVERS May 13 May 14 4:00 pm T. Lach M. Rolle 7:30 am S. Bass H. Bass 9:00 am L. Ciesielski M. P. Collins C. Cwynar 10:30 am J. D Avanzo K. Knorr G. Peterson 12:00 pm R. Catalano B. A. Devine R. Wade T. Lach G. Rowell M. Rowell J. Stanek J. Cwynar M. Walewender C. Peterson D. Tabang K. Wyszkowski M. Malarski A. Martinez Y. Martinez M. Nimietz G. Frett R. LaVecchia J. Taraszkiewicz A. Lisowski F. Oliveri E. Pena D. & N. Douvalakis J. & J. LaVecchia S. Lough C. Devine M. Birkmann J. Robaczewski T. Robaczewski A. Weiglein May 7, 2017 Page 9

11 St. Monica Parafia Parish p.w. sw. - Annual Moniki Report TAJEMNICA DOBROCI Pracowała w kuchni. Prawie codziennie wracała nie tylko zmęczona, ale i przybita. Gotuje dobrze i lubi swój zawód. Skąd zatem zniechęcenie na jej twarzy? Przyczynę ujawnia w jednym zdaniu: Pracowałam w tym zakładzie pięć lat i nigdy nie zrobiłam nic dobrze. Przez tyle lat ani kierowniczka kuchni, ani dyrektor zakładu nie zdobyli się na jedno słowo pochwały czy uznania. Zabrakło akceptacji. Czuła się obco. Zmieniła miejsce pracy. Dziś nadal stoi przy kuchennym piecu. Pracuje jeszcze więcej niż poprzednio. Wraca jednak do domu z uśmiechem na twarzy. Tak zwierzchnicy, jak i goście przy stolikach cieszą się jej pracą. Została zaakceptowana. Już się nie czuje obco. Z radością wyznaje: To mój drugi dom. Akceptacja jest potrzebna człowiekowi do życia, tak jak świeże powietrze do oddychania. Bez akceptacji człowiek się dusi. Dotykamy tajemnicy dobroci ludzkiego serca. Nie ten jest dobry, kto dużo daje, lecz ten, kto potrafi akceptować innych. Dobroć to sztuka przyjmowania drugiego człowieka takim, jakim on jest. Ileż to razy z ust dorastającej młodzieży padają słowa żalu pod adresem rodziców czy wychowawców: Chcą dać nam wszystko, ale nie umieją nas przyjąć. Przy nich nie można być sobą. Dziwią się, że uciekamy z domu, a my w domu czujemy się obco. Matka wszystko po mnie poprawia z bólem wyznaje Wojtek; Ojciec ciągle ma do mnie pretensje żali się siedemnastoletnia Zofia. Najczęściej takie rozmowy kończę pytaniem: A czy wy umiecie akceptować swoich rodziców? Wielu ludzi czeka na akceptację, a tylko nieliczni decydują się na to, by akceptować innych. Droga wyjścia z impasu jest stosunkowo prosta. Przyjąć innych, a wówczas wcześniej czy później oni przyjmą mnie. Bywają ludzie, którzy w poświęceniu dla drugich spalają się aż do granic możliwości, a mimo to nie są mile widziani w otoczeniu i sami czują się w nim obco. Umieją dawać, ale nie umieją przyjmować. Ta druga sztuka jest ważniejsza. Przyjąć drugiego człowieka, to przyjąć stworzony przez Boga nowy, jedyny i niepowtarzalny świat. Taka akceptacja otwiera wielkie możliwości twórczego rozwoju tak dla akceptowanego, jak i akceptującego. To możliwość wzajemnego ubogacenia. Najczęściej tok takiego rozumowania przerywają zniecierpliwieni rozmówcy stwierdzeniem: Przecież nie mogę akceptować jego wad. To wielki błąd. Akceptacji człowieka nie należy uzależniać od jego poprawy. Nikt z nas nie jest bez wad. Trzeba akceptować człowieka z jego wadami, by mu pomóc je dźwigać, czasem leczyć, zwalczać. Często właśnie akceptacja jest podstawowym warunkiem wiary w siebie i przezwyciężenia słabości. Znacznie łatwiej jest wierzyć w siebie, jeśli ktoś we mnie wierzy. Pan Bóg akceptuje nas z naszymi wadami. Chrystus przygarnął nas z wszystkimi grzechami. Karę za nie przyjął na siebie, aby nam pomóc w dźwiganiu naszych słabości. Jawi się przed nami jako Dobry Pasterz, jako ten, kto umie akceptować swoje owce. Przy Nim owce nie czują się obco, do Niego się garną, przy Nim czują się dobrze. Ktokolwiek przynajmniej raz w życiu doświadczył tej akceptacji siebie z swoją słabością, grzesznością, głupotą przez Dobrego Boga, ten wie, że akceptacja jest kluczem otwierającym ludzkie serca. ks. Edward Staniek May 7, 2017 Page 10

12 Maj Litania Loretanska LITANIA LORETAŃSKA DO NAJŚWIĘTSZEJ MARYI PANNY Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. Chryste, usłysz nas. Chryste, wysłuchaj nas. Ojcze z nieba, Boże, - zmiłuj się nad nami. Synu, Odkupicielu świata, Boże, Duchu Święty, Boże, Święta Trójco, Jedyny Boże, Święta Maryjo, - módl się za nami. Święta Boża Rodzicielko, Święta Panno nad pannami, Matko Chrystusowa, Matko Kościoła, Matko łaski Bożej, Matko Miłosierdzia, Matko nieskalana, Matko najczystsza, Matko dziewicza, Matko nienaruszona, Matko najmilsza, Matko przedziwna, Matko dobrej rady, Matko Stworzyciela, Matko Zbawiciela, Panno roztropna, Panno czcigodna, Panno wsławiona, Panno można, Panno łaskawa, Panno wierna, Zwierciadło sprawiedliwości, Stolico mądrości, Przyczyno naszej radości, Przybytku Ducha Świętego, Przybytku chwalebny, Przybytku sławny pobożności, Różo duchowna, Wieżo Dawidowa, Wieżo z kości słoniowej, Domie złoty, Arko przymierza, Bramo niebieska, Gwiazdo zaranna, Uzdrowienie chorych, Ucieczko grzesznych, Pocieszycielko strapionych, Wspomożenie wiernych, Królowo Aniołów, Królowo Patriarchów, Królowo Proroków, Królowo Apostołów, Królowo Męczenników, Królowo Wyznawców, Królowo Dziewic, Królowo Wszystkich Świętych, Królowo bez zmazy pierworodnej poczęta, Królowo Wniebowzięta, Królowo Różańca świętego, Królowo rodziny, Królowo pokoju, Królowo Polski, Baranku Boży, który gładzisz grzechy świata, - przepuść nam, Panie. Baranku Boży, który gładzisz grzechy świata, - wysłuchaj nas, Panie. Baranku Boży, który gładzisz grzechy świata, - zmiłuj się nad nami. May 7, 2017 Page 11

13 Spiewnik Wielkanocny IV NIEDZIELA WIELKANOCY Nie zna śmierci Pan żywota, chociaż przeszedł przez jej wrota, rozerwała grobu pęta Ręka święta. Alleluja! Adamie, dług Twój spłacony, Okup ludzki dokończony, wnijdziesz w niebo z szczęśliwymi Dziećmi swymi. Alleluja! Próżno, żołnierze strzeżecie! W tym grobie Go nie znajdziecie: wstał, przeniknął skalne mury Bóg natury. Alleluja! Przez Twe święte Zmartwychwstanie Z grzechów powstać daj nam, Panie, potem z Tobą królowanie. Alleluja! Chwalcie łąki umajone, Góry, doliny zielone. Chwalcie, cieniste gaiki, Źródła i kręte strumyki! Co igra z morza falami, W powietrzu buja skrzydłami, Chwalcie z nami Panią Świata, Jej dłoń nasza wieniec splata. Ona dzieł Boskich korona, Nad Anioły wywyższona; Choć jest Panią nieba, ziemi, Nie gardzi dary naszymi. Wdzięcznym strumyki milczeniem, Ptaszęta słodkim kwileniem, I co czuje, i co żyje, Niech z nami s1awi Maryję! Chrystus Pan karmi nas, swoim świętym Ciałem, chwalmy Go na wieki! Duchem całym wielbię Pana, Boga, Zbawcę jedynego, bo w Nim samym odnajduję wszstką radość życia mego. Wielbię, bo chciał wejrzeć z nieba, na swą sługę uniżoną, by mnie odtąd wszyscy ludzie mogli zwać błogosławioną. Sprawił we mnie wielkie dzieła w swej dobroci niepojętej, On wszechmocny, On najwyższy, On sam jeden zawsze święty. On który przez pokolenia, pozostaje miłosierny, webec tego, kto Mu służy, i chce zostać jemu wierny! On, który swą moc objawia, gdy wyniosłość serc uniża, każdy zamiar może zburzyć, który pychą mu ubliża. W mocy Jego odjąć władzę, a wydźwignąć pokornego, wszystkich głodnych zaspokoić, głodem wstrząsnąć bogatego. On się ujął za swym ludem, dziećmi wiary Abrahama, pomny na swe miłosierdzie, obietnicy swej nie złamał. Królowej Anielskiej śpiewajmy, różami uwieńczmy Jej skroń! Jej serca w ofierze składajmy, ze łzami wołajmy doń: O Maryjo, bądź nam pozdrowiona, bądź Ty zawsze Matką nam! Przez Ciebie, o Matko miłości, łask wszelkich udziela nam Bóg! A my Ci hołd dajem wdzięczności, udpadłszy do Twoich nóg! O lilijo, jakżeś Ty wspaniała: Wszelkich cnót rozlewasz woń! May 7, 2017 Page 12

14 St. Monica Parish - Stewardship A 30 MASS ENVELOPES LOOSE 7:00 pm $ 1, $ :30 am $ $ :30 am $ $ :00 am $ 1, $ :30 am $ $ :00 pm $ $ :30 pm $ $ E-Giving $ 1, Mailed Envelopes $ Children's Envelopes $ Grand Total This Week $ 9, St. Monica Academy $ Facility Maintenance $ Easter $ Ascension $ Weekly Budgeted Goal $ 10, Weekly Difference $ Year-to-Date Difference $ -15, Actual Weekly Collection-to-Date $ 404, Year-to-Date Goal $ 420, CAMPAIGN UPDATE Parish Goal: $800, Total Pledged: $ 748, Percent of Goal: 93.60% 6.4 % TO GOAL 93.6 % PLEDGED Thank you to all who have participated in the To Teach Who Christ Is Campaign. May the Lord Bless you for your stewardship. If you have not yet participated, and would lke to join the Campaign, which grately supports our Parish, please contact our Parish Office or speak directly to Fr. Mario after Mass. Your support is greatly appreciated. God Bless You! MONTHLY COLLECTIONS DATE FIRST COLLECTION SECOND COLLECTION APRIL April, 2 Regular Sunday Collection Rice Bowl April, 9 Regular Sunday Collection St. Monica - School Development April, 14 None Good Friday Holy Land Collection April, 15 Easter Vigil Collection None April, 16 Easter Sunday Collection None April, 23 Regular Sunday Collection Facility Maintenance Fund (Moved due to the Rice Bowl Coll.) May, 7 Regular Sunday Collection Facility Maintenance Fund MAY May, 14 Regular Sunday Collection St. Monica - School Development May, 21 Regular Sunday Collection None May, 25 Ascension of Our Lord None May, 28 Regular Sunday Collection None May 7, 2017 Page 13

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