St. SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Thomas Becket MASS TIMES Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 9:00am & 12:30pm 7:30am & 10:45am Polish Weekdays: 9:00am Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Friday 7:00pm Mass in Polish PARISH PHONE NUMBER (847) 827-9220 PARISH E-MAIL: stthomasbecket@stbmp.org PARISH STAFF Pastor: Rev. Chris Kulig ckulig@stbmp.org Pastor Emeritus: Rev. John Roller Deacon Couple: Tony and Doreen Jannotta: (847) 690-9970 jannotta@comcast.net Administrative Assistant: Krystyna Maciorowski kmaciorowski@stbmp.org Parish Secretary / Bulletin Editor: Liz Mika: emika@stbmp.org Business Director: Patrick Reynolds: preynolds@stbmp.org Religious Education & Formation: Renata Sosin: (847) 296-9051 rsosin@stbmp.org Music Director: Paula Kowalkowski pkowalkowski@stbmp.org (847) 298-5450 Maintenance: Mariusz Klimek 1321 Burning Bush Lane Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 www.stthomasbecketmp.org
ARE YOU BEING CALLED? As baptized Christians, we are called to be the body of Christ here on earth. In his letter to the Romans, St. Paul says: Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them: if prophecy, in proportion to the faith; if ministry, in ministering; if one is a teacher, in teaching; if one exhorts, in exhortation; if one contributes, in generosity; if one is over others, with diligence; if one does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. What are some of the gifts you have been given by God? Are you a welcoming person? Can you read well aloud? Do you have a heart for the sick; the homebound; the bereaved? Have you enjoyed doing acts of service? Do you sing or play an instrument well? Take time in the next few weeks to discern how God may be calling you to become more involved at St. Thomas Becket Parish by using your talents and giving of your time. If you feel called, let someone on the Parish Staff know and we ll put you in touch with the person who heads that group. Here s a list of ministries at St. Thomas Becket: Worship/Prayer: Eucharistic Ministers, Music Ministry, Sacristans, Lectors, Ushers, Altar Servers and Spiritual Life Committee Education: RCIA, SPRED and Catechists Service: Ministry of Care, Food Pantry, Bereavement Ministry, Prayer Network and Hospitality Parish Life: Seniors, Men s Club, Women s Guild Social Justice/Advocacy Thanking you in advance! Paula Kowalkowski Music Director; Bereavement Coordinator 2 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Community St. Thomas Becket Women s Guild As su er is wrapped up, the first Guild eeti g of the year will be held o Mo day Septe ber, i the parish hall. The eeti g will begi at p. Please joi us as we start the ew seaso. a Bricks i our Me ory Garde e ordered to ark a spe ial o asio i our life, or for our de eased lo ed o es, or just i tha ksgi i g. Bri ks a e ordered a ti e through the parish offi e BUT ill e se d to produ tio o the st of ea h o th. The ill e i stalled i the garde o e o th later. For ore i for atio please all the parish offi e. Cegiełki w aszy Ogrodzie Pa ię i ogą yć za awia e ku z i pa ię i aszy h z arły h lu a każdą i ą spe jal ą okazję: ślu, hrzest, dzięk zy a, et. Cegiełki ędą wysyła e do produ e ta -go każdego iesią a i ędą zai stalowa e iesią póź iej. I for a ja w iurze parafial y : Elż ieta.
Happy National Grandparents Day ~ to all of those who are grandparents and to all who have been blessed with loving grandparents! The readings today remind me of my own grandparents and the many memories I have of them. St. Paul says in his letter to the Romans: owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another. The one who loves another has fulfilled the law. Love one another! I was blessed to know my great-grandmother, two grandmothers and one grandfather. They loved their grandchildren well. Memories of family gatherings at Christmas, Easter and birthday parties abound. We took vacations to Michigan with my two grandmas. I remember sitting on the couch with Grandma Sophie as she tried her best to teach this left-handed girl to crochet!! Love is what I felt from my grandparents. My grandparents loved me I felt that and knew it deep down in my bones. They were examples of openness, hospitality and unconditional love. I hope to be that kind of grandma for my grandchildren (God- willing!). God calls us to love others like that. Whether we re grandparents or not, how can we make our brothers and sisters in Christ feel loved? Feel special? Feel valued and welcome? Remember your grandparents today and always. Paula Kowalkowski Z okazji Dnia Dziadków składamy najlepsze życzenia wszystkim babciom i dziadkom jak również tym, którzy mieli kochających dziadków. Dzisiejsze czytania przypominają mi o moich dziadkach i o wielu wspomnieniach jakie mam o nich. w. Paweł mówi w Li cie do Rzymian: nikomu nie bądźcie nic dłużni poza wzajemna miłością. Kto bowiem miłuje bliźniego, wypełnił Prawo. Miłujcie się nawzajem! Miałam zaszczyt znać swoją prababcię, obie babcie i jednego dziadka. Kochali bardzo swoich wnuków. Mam wspaniałe wspomnienia z rodzinnych spotkań w Boże Narodzenie, Wielkanoc i wielu przyjęć urodzinowych. Pamiętam wakacje w Michigan z moimi dwoma babciami. Pamiętam jak babcia Zosia, siedząc ze mną na kanapie, starała się nauczyć tą leworęczną dziewczynkę robienia na szydełku! Miło ć - czułam to od swoich dziadków. Dziadkowie mnie kochali - wiedziałam o tym i czułam to głęboko w swoim sercu. Byli przykładami otwarto ci, go cinno ci i bezwarunkowej miło ci. Mam nadzieję, że będę taką babcią dla moich wnuków (je li Bóg je da!) Bóg wzywa nas do miłowania innych w ten sam sposób. Czy jeste my dziadkami, czy nie, w jaki sposób możemy okazać miło ć naszym braciom i siostrom w Chrystusie? Aby czuli się oni wyjątkowo? Aby czuli się docenieni i mile widziani? Pamiętaj o swoich dziadkach dzisiaj i zawsze... Paula Kowalkowski September 9, 2018 Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 3
The Music Ministry needs you! Do you have a talent for singing or playing an instrument? Do you have a few free hours a week to spend rehearsing? Then, perhaps you d like to join the Adult Choir. We rehearse on Thursday evenings this year beginning Thursday, Sept 13 from 7:00 to 8:45 pm in the church. After the first week, the rehearsals will be held on WEDNESDAY EVENINGS. We usually sing two or three Masses a month and are busier around Christmas and Easter. The Children s Choir will resume rehearsals on September 23 after the 9:00 am mass. See Paula Kowalkowski this weekend and let her know you are interested in joining Children's Choir OR leave a message for her at 847827-9220. Thank you!! 4 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Community
The World Apostolate of Fatima's 101 Tour for Peace program is underway and coming to our parish! The tour, marking the 101 Anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima, will feature the world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue, traveling worldwide for over 70 years. St. Thomas Becket is hosting the tour on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. It will be an extraordinary occasion of healing, hope and grace. Please join us that day to hear the story of Fatima and venerate this beautiful statue that set out from Fatima in 1947 to bring the graces of Fatima to all who might not ever be able to make a pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal. We bring the pilgrimage to you! The presence of this special Statue (sculpted by Jose Thedim in 1947, based on Sr. Lucia's description of her encounters with Our Lady) is a great gift to our community. Below is the schedule of all events on September 12th. Learn more about the tour and the statue at www.fatimatourforpeace.com. Also, special information booklet with complete schedule and history of Fatima are in the lobby. Ro z i a O jawień Matki Bożej w Fati ie Międzynarodowej sławy figura Matki Bożej Fatimskiej podróżuje po wiecie już od ponad 70 lat. Figura ta przybędzie również do naszej parafii w rodę, 12-go wrze nia 2018 roku. Będzie to niezwykła okazja do uzdrowień, nadziei i łaski. Dołączcie do nas tego dnia aby wysłuchać historii Fatimy i czcić tę piękną figurę, która wyruszyła z Fatimy w 1947 roku, aby przynie ć łaski Fatimskie wszystkim tym, którzy być może nigdy nie będą w stanie odbyć pielgrzymki do Fatimy w Portugalii. Setki łask, w tym uleczenia i niezliczone nawrócenia są związane z figurą Fatimską. Obecno ć jej jest wielkim darem dla naszej wspólnoty. Dokładny rozkład nabożeństw na dzień 12-go wrze nia znajduje się poniżej. Więcej informacji o figurze znajduje się na stronie www.fatimatourforpeace.com. W przedsionku ko cioła znajduje się także broszura z rozkładem nabożeństw i i z tre cią objawień Matki Bożej w Fatimie. St. Thomas Becket - September 12, 2018 9am 10-10:30am 10:30am - 7pm 3pm 5pm 5-6pm 6:30pm 7pm Mass in English / Msza w. w jęz angielskim Talk by Custodian / Kurator figury opowie historię (w jęz angielskim) Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament / Adoracja Rosary in English all mysteries / Różaniec w jęz. angielskim wszystkie tajemnice Rosary in Polish all mysteries / Różaniec w jęz. polskim wszystkie tajemnice Confessions / Spowiedź Litany to Our Lady (in Polish) and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Litania do Naj więtszej Maryi Panny i zakończenie Adoracji Mass in Polish / Msza w. w jęz. polskim Church will be open all day for visit and prayer. Books and various materials will be available for purchase. Ko ciół będzie otwarty cały dzień na adorację i modlitwę. Książki i różne inne dewocjonalia będą dostępne. September 9, 2018 Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5
The Spiritual Life committee will again be offering an opportunity to read an outstanding Catholic/Christian book and discuss it with other parishioners in a faith sharing format. The sessions will begin on Tuesday, September 18, after the 9:00 Mass and will continue every other week for 5 sessions. The book that will be read and discussed is another Henri Nouwen book, The Return of the Prodigal Son, a very highly recommended book that is listed among the 25 books that every Christian should read. Nouwen, who died in 1996, was a world renowned Catholic priest, professor and pastor who wrote over 30 books on the spiritual life. Using Rembrandt s painting of the parable of the Prodigal Son as inspiration, Nouwen looks at the parable from the perspective of the younger son, the elder son, and the father and invites us to apply it to our life. A study guide from Henry Nouwen s website will be used for the discussion, and books (used) will be ordered for the very affordable price of $4. Please call JoRene Anderson (847-463-6322) or the rectory to sign up so that we may order the correct number of books. This is a very friendly group that would love to see new participants. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Rejestracja na Religie Classes are o Wed esda s fro : to : p at St. E il s s hool a d the are ei g for ed for the s hool ear o. Please register o -li e: www.stemilyreled.org Klasy są w rody od 6:15 do 7:30pm i prosimy o rejestrowanie się już teraz na religiie w 2018/2019 Registratio for / Confirmation Classes for 8th grade and High School Students: Renata Sosin (847) 296-9051 or rsosin@stbmp.org. 6 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Parish Community ww.stemilyreled.org. Renata Sosin odpowiada na pytania: 847-296-9051 lub email rsosin@stbmp.org. Także religia dla uczniów 8-mej klasy i licealistów potrzebujących Bierzmowania.
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COMING UP THIS WEEK Sunday, September 9, 2018 Grandparents Day 11:45am Wymiana Tajemnic Różańcowych Baptism 2pm Monday, September 10, 2018 PPC Meeting 7pm Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Patriot Day Wednesday, September 12, 2018 The Most Holy Name of Mary International Pilgrim Virgin Statue Our Lady of Fatima 9am Mass 7pm Mass (P) Thursday, September 13, 2018 Friday, September 14, 2018 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 7pm Mass (P) Saturday, September 15, 2018 Our Lady of Sorrows MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR SEPT 15/16 MASS TIME PRESIDER MUSIC/ CANTOR LECTOR EUCHARISTIC SACRISTAN MINISTERS 4:30pm Rev. Ed Panek Paula/ Kasia Pete S Joe Ch Mary L Allan K Fran G Bob K Maggie B 7:30am Rev. Chris Kulig Adam W. Lucyna S Karolina Ch Halina S Lucyna S Piotr J Dariusz B 9:00am Rev. John Roller Paula/ Theresa Lee M Edyta W Lou C John K Daisy K Marie W Joanne K 10:45am Rev. Chris Kulig Adam W. Antonina S Halina W Antonina S Krzysztof T Malgorzata P Ryszard G 12:30pm Rev. Jim Murphy Paula/ Theresa Mary K Gail L Michelle W Bogdan Z 10-CIO DNIOWA WIELKOPOSTNA PIELGRZYMKA DO ZIEMI WIĘTEJ KS. KRZYSZTOf KULIG I KS. ROBERT PAJOR MARZEC 11 do 20, 2019 Szczegóły na ulotkach umieszczonych w przedsionku ko cioła lub w biurze parafialnym. 10 day Lenten Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Fr. Chris Kulig and Fr. Robert Pajor March 11-20, 2019 Detailed information can be found on the trip fliers in the lobby. Final Meeting October 10th at 7pm 8 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Parish Community
MASS TIMES Saturday: Sunday: 4:30pm 9:00am & 12:30pm 7:30am & 10:45am Polish Weekdays: 9:00am Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Friday 7:00pm Mass in Polish READINGS OF THE WEEK Readi gs for the Week of Septe er, PARISH PHONE NUMBER (847) 827-9220 PARISH FAX NUMBER (847) 827-0370 PARISH E-MAIL: stthomasbecket@stbmp.org PARISH WEBSITE www.stthomasbecketmp.org PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/ Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm Thursday 8:00am - 2:00pm Saturday Closed Sunday Closed INFORMACJE PARAFIALNE Su da : Is : - a/ps :, -, Parafia Ś iętego To asza Be keta [ ]/Jas : - /Mk : zaprasza ałą spól otę polskojęz z ą Mo da : Cor : - /Ps, -,, [ ]/Lk do spól ej odlit i a ożeńst. : Tuesda : Cor : - /Ps : -, -, Msze Św. w jęz. polski iedziela: a a d [ f. ]/Lk : 7: a i : a piątek: 7: p Wed esda : Cor : - /Ps : -, w jęz. a gielski so ota: : p -, - [ ]/Lk : iedziela: 9: a i : p Thursda : Cor : -, - /Ps :, - a, - [ ]/Lk : Parish Missio State e t Frida : N : - /Ps : -, -,, [ f. ]/Phil : - /J : We, the parish fa ily of St. Tho as Saturda : Cor : - /Ps : -, Be ket, are a o u ity of elie ers - [ ]/J : - or Lk : u ited i Christ, ho dedi ate oursel es to Ne t Su da : Is : - a/ps : -, -, pro lai the Good Ne s a d foster a, - [ ]/Jas : - /Mk : se se of elo gi g. O ser a es for the Week of Septe er As e gather together i prayer a d, orship, e dra our ourish e t fro Su da : rd Su da i Ordi ar Ti e; His ord a d the Bread of His Ta le. Gra dpare ts Da With shared respo si ility e go forth to Mo da : - - ser e a d affir our sisters a d rothers. Tuesda : Patriot Da Wed esda : The Most Hol Na e of Mar Guided y the Holy Spirit, Thursda : St. Joh Chr sosto, Bishop & e stri e to uild the Ki gdo of God Do tor of the Chur h ithi a d eyo d our parish. Frida : The E altatio of the Hol Cross Saturda : Our Lad of Sorro s My, Parafia Świętego To asza Be keta, Ne t Su da : th Su da i Ordi ar jesteś y wspól otą wier y h Ti e zjed o zo y h w Chrystusie, którzy Catholic Cemeteries: www:catholiccemeterieschicago.org 708-449-6100 Give Central On line donation system accessible through our website: www.stthomasbecketmp.org trosz zy y się o Boże dziedzi two i z odda ie głosi y Do rą Nowi ę. We wspól y gro adze iu się i odlitwie, kar i y się Jego Słowe i Chle e z Jego Stołu. Sunday, September 16, 2018 7:30am Kamil Jackowski 9:00am Margaret Mary McCarthy Camille Chmela 10:45am STB Parishioners 12:30pm STB Parishioners Monday, September 17, 2018 9:00am Adam Kulig Tuesday, September 18, 2018 9:00am Patricia Cooper Wednesday, September 19, 2018 9:00am Rev. Frank Wachowski Thursday, September 20, 2018 NO MASS OR SERVICE Friday, September 21, 2018 9:00am Kathy Keane 7:00pm STB Parishioners Saturday, September 22, 2018 4:30pm Waldemar & Janina Zyta Sunday, September 23, 2018 7:30am Kamil Jackowski 9:00am Margaret Mary McCarthy Camille Chmela 10:45am Marianna Piaseczna 12:30pm +Jean Cullen Z po zu ie wspól ego o owiązku podąża y w służ ie aszy ra io i siostro. Pod przewod i twe Du ha Świętego dąży y do udowa ia Królestwa Bożego wew ątrz i poza aszą parafią. September 9, 2018 Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 9
To Register in Our Parish, for Baptisms & Weddings Please all the re tory to ake arra ge e ts: - - WHY DO WE DO THAT?. CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED Sacrament of Penance Friday: : p - : p, Saturday: : - : p. First Fridays of the o th: : p - : p a d ADORATION: : : p REJESTRACJA DO PARAFII, SAKRAMENT CHRZTU I MAŁŻEŃSTWA Prosi y o ko takt z iure parafial y w elu ustale ia daty: -. PreCa a - przygotowa ie do Sakra e tu Małżeństwa - o owiązkowe. Kurs w języku polski w aszej parafii od ędzie się w d ia h: sty zeń i kwie ień SAKRAMENT POKUTY Piątek: : p - : p i So ota: : p - : p. PIERWSZE PIĄTKI MIESIĄCA Spowiedź i Adora ja Najświętszego Sakra e tu: : Msza Św. w jęz. polski : p p - : p, If you are a victim of domestic violence, or know someone who is, and need help, please contact one of these numbers: *WINGS 24 hr. Hotline and Counseling Services and Emergency Shelter at (847) 221-568 *National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hr. (800) 799-7233 *National Dating Abuse Helpline (866) 331-9474 * In an Emergency dial 911 r. Question: What is the history behind feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14? Answer: Emperor Constantine's mother, Helena, is credited with having discovered the true cross around 330. She traveled to the Holy Land and uncovered the places associated with Jesus' life. Legend has it that Helena uncovered three crosses but was not able to detect the true cross until each of them was laid on a leper. Only one of them cured the leper, proving it to be the true cross. A great church was built at the site, and soon various portions of the cross were sent to other churches as relics to be venerated. The day after the dedication of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, September 14, 335, the actual cross was displayed for veneration. Egeria, a women traveler to Jerusalem around the year 386, kept a diary that has survived. She tells of the unique veneration of the wood of the cross that took place on Good Friday, something maintained ritually to this very day. The Exaltation of the Holy Cross focuses on the gift of love that Jesus manifested by his total gift of self, offered for all. The cross, the ultimate form of capital punishment in its day, has become for us the ultimate symbol of love and triumph over evil and death. 10 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Parish Community