St. APRIL 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter 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 Administrator: Rev. Curt Lambert 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
PLANNING MEETING FOR THE ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC Our annual parish picnic will be on Sunday, August 19th. All interested in taking a leading role on the picnic committee are invited to attend a meeting on Monday, April 23 at 6:30pm in the hall. Questions? Ideas? Please call Liz at the parish office: 847-827-9220 or email: emika@stbmp.org PARAFIALNY PIKNIK 19 sierpień Wszystkich zainteresowanych przyłączeniem się do komitetu planowania pikniku serdecznie zapraszamy na zebranie, które odbędzie się 23-go kwietnia o godz. 6:30pm w sali parafialnej. Pytania? Propozycje? Prosimy o kontakt z biurem parafialnym. Annual Calendar Meeting April 30 Our Parish s Annual Calendar Meeting will be on Monday, April 30th at 6:30pm in the rectory basement. All parish organizations and committees should have a representative present at this meeting. Nasze coroczne spotkanie kalendarzowe odbędzie się w poniedziałek, 30-go kwietnia o godz. 6:30 wieczorem. Wszystkie komitety i organizacje parafialne proszone są o wydelegowanie przedstawicieli na to spotkanie. GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY FOR ST. THOMAS BECKET!!! Our parish will celebrate 50 years as a faith community on September 28, 2019! A planning committee for all the upcoming events and festivities is now being formed. If you are interested in taking a key part in all the upcoming preparations, please come to a meeting on Tuesday, May 1st at 7pm in the parish hall. Złote Gody naszej parafii!! 28-my wrzesień 2019 roku znaczy 50-tą rocznicę pierwszej Mszy Św. jaka wspólnota wiary pod wezwaniem Św. Tomasza Becketa. Zapraszamy wszystkich chętnych, którzy pragną podjąć wiodącą rolę w planowaniu wszystkich uroczystości do przyłączenia się do komitetu organizacyjnego. Spotkanie odbędzie się we wtorek, 1-go maja o godz. 7pm w sali parafialnej. 2 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Community The St. Thomas Becket Women s Guild is pleased to announce our Woman of the Year 2018 PAT JASON! Since the initial founding of the church, Pat has been an active member and even served as church secretary for period of time. Over the years Pat has helped on many hospitality events including the Soup and Bread and Lenten Fish Fries as well as Sunday and Easter Vigils. As an energetic part of the Journey to Justice Program, Pat helped renovate two homes providing much needed upgrades in our community. Being a Minister of Care, Pat brings communion to those who are ill and disabled. Her caring presence and compassionate heart is a true blessing. As a member of the Bereavement Ministry, Pat graciously assists families in their time of grief throughout the planning and funeral Mass. Finally, Pat co-chairs the parish Spiritual Life Committing, insuring that programs like Bible Study, Taize, Lenten presentations and even movie nights like Zootopia, bring faith and God into all our lives as part of the St. Thomas Becket community. Pat will be honored at an Archdiocesan luncheon in May, as well as at a parish dinner.
GUESTS AND GENTLEMEN ARE VERY WELCOME AS WELL! KLUB KOBIET ZAPRASZA NA WIOSENNY LUNCH 28 KWIECIEŃ, 2018 11AM-3PM W ELK CLUB. BILETY NA LUNCH W CENIE $36 I NA GŁOWNĄ LOTERIE MOŻNA ZAKUPIĆ PO MSZACH ŚW. BILETY NA LOTERIE RÓWNIEŻ ZAŁĄCZONE SĄ PONIŻEJ ZWYCIĘZCA NIE MUSI BYĆ OBECNY. April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter l 3
MAY CROWNING OF MARY Sunday, May 6th at the 9am Mass the St. Thomas Becket Women s Guild will participate in the annual crowning of Mary. Members will be assisting as: lector, ushers, gift bearers and Eucharistic Ministers. All Guild members are encouraged to attend. MAJÓWKI W miesiącu maju wierni swą uwagę poświęcają Matce Bożej. W każdy dzień maja od poniedziałku do soboty zapraszamy na godz. 6:30pm do kościoła na wspólną modlitwę. 7TH ANNUAL MOTHER S DAY BAKE SALE Delicious homemade goodies will be sold after each Mass on the weekend of May 12/13. This a parish fundraiser so please buy a plate or two for mom or just for yourself!!! Baked donations will be accepted on Friday, May 11th from 5:30-8pm and on Saturday, May 12th from 4-7pm in the parish hall. We thank you in advance for your generosity. Hospitality in May will be cancelled due to this fundraiser. W weekend 13 maja Dzień Matki w USA w naszej parafii odbędzie się już 7-ma doroczna sprzedaż SŁODKICH TALERZY. Pyszne domowe wypieki będą dostępne po każdej Mszy Św. Kup talerz lub dwa dla swojej mamy albo dla siebie na deser! Bardzo prosimy o donacje wszelkich wypieków ciast i ciasteczek. Po naszych obfitych comiesięcznych poczęstunkach wiemy, że mamy wiele wspaniałych kucharek. Donacje będą przyjmowane w sali parafialnej: w piątek, 11-go maja pomiędzy 5:30pm i 8pm jak również w sobotę, 12-go maja pomiędzy 4pm i 7pm. Wszelkie pytania prosimy kierować do biura parafialnego: 847-827-9220 lub do Joli: 773-520-4444. UWAGA Poczęstunek w maju jest odwołany ze względu na sprzedaż słodkich talerzy. 4 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Community
CHURCH RENOVATION UPDATE The old Baptismal font has been removed and the new one is in along with Holy Water bowls on each side of the main church entrance. In May, we will be updating our sound system to include wireless hearing loops for those with hearing aids and behind the ear devices for those who don t have hearing aides. To date we have collected over $222,000 to use on the remodeling. This is about 60% of our goal of $369,000. THANK YOU and PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR SUPPORT of your To Teach Who Christ Is pledge. Additional pledges / donations can still be made, Please contact the parish office for more details. Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) & Finance Committee Informacje o "Renowacji Kościoła." Chrzcielnica została usunięta, nowa jest już na swoim miejscu. Następnym naszym krokiem będzie udoskonalenie systemu nagłaśniającego ze szczególną uwagą na parafian z problemem słuchu. Dokończenie tego projektu będzie w maju. Do dnia dzisiejszego na konto "Uczyć kim jest Chrystus" wpłynęło trochę ponad $222,000, co stanowi 60% naszego celu, którą jest suma $369,000. Serdecznie dziękujemy za wszelkie donacje i bardzo prosimy o kontynuowanie wsparcia finansowego. Nowe zobowiązania są w dalszym ciągu mile widziane, po więcej informacji prosimy o kontakt Z biurem parafialnym. Bóg zapłać! YOUTH KNIGHTS OF THE IMMACULATA ALL STUDENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE ARE INVITED TO PATRICIPATE IN THIS YOUTH GROUP. OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON SATURDAY, MAY 5th FROM 5:30-7PM. PLEASE JOIN US AND BRING A FRIEND. ELLIOT ZAK FROM THE MUNDELEIN SEMINARY IS LEADING THIS GROUP. MŁODZI RYCERZE NIEPOKALANEJ - nasza grupa Młodzieżowa prowadzona przez kleryka Elliota Żak, spotyka się co drugą sobotę od 5:30-7pm. Serdecznie zapraszamy młodzież z High School i College na następne spotkanie w sobotę, 5-go maja. FR. CHRIS CAN RECEIVE WRITTEN CORRESPONDANCE WHILE HE IS AWAY. IF YOU WISH TO WRITE TO HIM, PLEASE DROP OFF YOUR LETTERS/CARDS AT THE PARISH OFFICE AND THEY WILL BE FORWARDED TO HIM. KS. KRZYSZTOF MOŻE OTRZYMYWAĆ KORESPONDENCJĘ PODCZAS SWOJEJ NIEOBECNOŚCI. WSZYSTKIE LISTY/KARTKI NALEŻY DOSTARCZYĆ DO BIURA PARAFIALNEGO. BĘDĄ MU PRZEKAZANE. April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter l 5
10-CIO DNIOWA WIELKOPOSTNA PIELGRZYMKA DO ZIEMI ŚWIĘTEJ Z KS. KRZYSZTOFEM KULIG I KS. ROBERTEM PAJOR MARZEC 11 do 20, 2019 Szczegóły na ulotkach umieszczonych w przedsionku kościoła lub w biurze parafialnym 10 day Lenten Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Fr. Chris Kulig & Fr. Robert Pajor March 11-20, 2019 Detailed information can be found on the trip fliers in the lobby. Something to think about Grandpa, some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the patio bench. He didn't move, just sat with his head down staring at his hands. When I sat down beside him he didn't acknowledge my presence and the longer I sat, I wondered if he was OK. Finally, not really wanting to disturb him but wanting to check on him at the same time, I asked him if he was OK. He raised his head and looked at me and smiled. "Yes, I'm fine. Thank you for asking," he said in a clear strong voice. "I didn't mean to disturb you, Grandpa, but you were just sitting here staring at your hands and I wanted to make sure you were OK," I explained to him. "Have you ever looked at your hands," he asked. "I mean really looked at your hands?" I slowly opened my hands and stared down at them. I turned them over, palms up and then palms down. No, I guess I had never really looked at my hands as I tried to figure out the point he was making. Grandpa smiled and related this story: "Stop and think for a moment about the hands you have, how they have served you well throughout your years. These hands, though wrinkled, shriveled, and weak have been the tools I have used all my life to reach out and grab and embrace life. They put food in my mouth and clothes on my back. As a child my mother taught me to fold them in prayer. They tied my shoes and pulled on my boots. They have been dirty, scraped and raw, swollen and bent. They were uneasy and clumsy when I tried to hold my newborn son. Decorated with my wedding band they showed the world that I was married and loved someone special. They trembled and shook when I buried my parents and spouse and walked my daughter down the aisle. They have covered my face, combed my hair, and washed and cleansed the rest of my body. They have been sticky and wet, bent and broken, dried and raw. And to this day, when not much of anything else of me works real well, these hands hold me up, lay me down, and again continue to fold in prayer. These hands are the mark of where I've been and the ruggedness of my life. But more importantly it will be these hands that God will reach out and take when He leads me home. And with my hands, He will lift me to His side and there I will use these hands to touch the face of Christ." I will never look at my hands the same again. But I remember God reached out and took my grandpa's hands and led him home. When my hands are hurt or sore I think of Grandpa. I know he has been stroked and caressed and held by the hands of God. I, too, want to touch the face of God and feel His hands upon my face. 6 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Parish Community
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Registration for 2018/2019 School Year Classes are on Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7:30pm at St. Emily s school and they are being formed for the 2018-2019 school year now. Please register on-line: www.stemilyreled.org Rejestracja na Religie w roku szkolnym 2018/2019 Nasza parafia współpracuje z parafią Św. Emilli i oferuje klasy religii od pierwszej do ósmej. Zajęcia odbywają się w parafii Św. Emilii. Uczniowie z naszej parafii otrzymują sakramenty u Św. Tomasza Becketa. Klasy są w środy od 6:15 do 7:30pm i prosimy o rejestrowanie się już teraz na religiie w 2018/2019 www.stemilyreled.org. Renata Sosin odpowiada na pytania: 847-296-9051 lub email rsosin@stbmp.org. The Spiritual Reading & Reflection of Fr. Henri Nouwen s book, HERE and NOW, Living in the Spirit, will meet weekly on Wednesdays starting April 25 in the church, after the 9:00am Mass, for approximately one hour. Books are available at the meeting. Questions? Contact Spiritual Life members: Jo Rene Anderson (847) 463-6322 jander41@wideopenwest.com or Doreen Jannotta (847) 690-9970 jannotta@comcast.net Vacation Bible School 2018 July 30 to August 3 9 am to 12 pm We invite students entering kindergarten through fifth grade in the fall to join us in Babylon for a great adventure. Students entering sixth grade and up, as well as adults, are welcome as guides. Check it all out at www.stemilyreled.org Come to our First Annual Trunk Sale-May 12 from 9 AM to 2:30 PM Sellers: Come to buy or to sell! Rent one, two or even three of our parking lot spaces for $25 each. Clean out your garage, basement and gather all your trash to treasure items Load them into your car and bring them here! Buyers: You get the best of dozens of garage sales without having to drive around. There will be games for kids and refreshments. All proceeds to benefit St. Emily Youth Ministry and Religious Education programs. Contact Cathy Crino (ccrino@stemily.org) or David Mika (dmika@stemily.org) for more info and to reserve your space. Go to our web site, www.stemilyreled.org. Klasy przedszkolne dla 3 i 4 latków Szkoła podstawowa od 0 do 8 klasy Liceum Religia i sakramenty włączone Zajęcia dodatkowe Zajęcia w piątki, soboty i poniedziałki www.rutkiewicz.org 847-430-6777 April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter l 7
COMING UP THIS WEEK Sunday, April 22, 2018 Food Drive Women s Guild Luncheon ticket sale Monday, April 23, 2018 6:30pm Picnic meeting Tuesday, April 24, 2018 12pm Women s Guild Board meeting 7pm Finance meeting Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:30am Book Club 7pm Choir Thursday, April 26, 2018 6pm Polonia 6:30pm SPRED Friday, April 27, 2018 7pm Mass (P) Saturday, April 28, 2018 11am Women s Guild Spring Fundraising Luncheon at Elks Club 12pm Baptism (P) MANNA order forms in bulletin Sunday, April 29, 2018 MANNA order forms in bulletin MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR April 28/29 MASS TIME PRESIDER MUSIC/ CANTOR 4:30pm Rev. John Roller Paula K. Kasia D. 7:30am Rev. Ed Panek 9:00am Rev. Chris Ciaston LECTOR EUCHARISTIC SACRISTAN Laura T. Mira L. Penni P. Bob L. Mary L. Allan K. Debbie H. Adam W. Dariusz B. Halina S. Karolina C. Teresa K. Lukasz B. Teresa K.. Paula K. Linda K. Daisy K. Krystyna M. Gail M. Pat R. JoRene A. Daisy K. Joanne K. 10:45am Rev. Marcin Zasada Adam W. Malgorzata P. Agnieszka A. Halina W. Malgorzata P. Halina W. Agnieszka N. 12:30pm Rev. Chris Ciaston Paula K. Sarah W. Beverly H. MINISTERS John W. Michelle W. Gail L. Linda W. SUNDAY OFFERING / KOLEKTA INTENCJE MSZALNE Drodzy Parafianie, Z uwagi na wzrastającą liczbę intencji mszalnych zamawianych w ostatniej chwili, t.j bezpośrednio tuż przed rozpoczęciem Mszy, i związanych z tym różnego rodzaju trudności, zmuszeni jesteśmy o poproszenie zaniechania tej praktyki. Prosimy natomiast o zamawianie intencji Mszalnych korzystając z przygotowanych do tego celu kopert i przekazywanie ich odpowiednio wcześniej do biura parafialnego. Przed Mszą będzie można nadal zamawiać intencje dotyczące spraw nagłych czy nieprzewidzianych. Koperty dostępne są w przedsionku kościoła. Dziękujemy za współpracę i zrozumienie. Each Sunday Budget April 15 April E-Give $ $ $ 7,800 5,946 2,504 YTD Budget YTD Actual Collections $ 331,199 $ 324,676 Second collection next weekend will be for the religious education program and for catholic schools. Druga kolekta w następny weekend przeznaczona będzie na program nauczania religii i na szkoły katolickie. 8 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Parish Community
MASS TIMES Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: READINGS OF THE WEEK 9:00am & 12:30pm 7:30am & 10:45am Polish Weekdays: 9:00am Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Friday 7:00pm Mass in Polish Readings for the Week of April 22, 2018 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12/Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29 [22]/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18 Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4 [cf. 3a]/Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7 [117:1a]/Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14/ Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17 [2]/Mk 16:15-20 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/ Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27 [2]/Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33/ Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab [7bc]/Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/ Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/Jn 14:7-14 Next Sunday: Acts 9:26-31/Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 [26a]/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8 Observances for the Week of April 22 Sunday: 4th Sunday of Easter; World Day of Prayer for Vocations; Earth Day Monday: St. George, Martyr; St. Adalbert, Bishop & Martyr Tuesday: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest & Martyr Wednesday: St. Mark, Evangelist; Administrative Professionals Day Friday: Arbor Day Saturday: St. Peter Chanel, Priest & Martyr; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest Next Sunday: 5th Sunday of Easter Duszpasterstwo Imigranci-Imigrantom Małgorzata Antoniak: 847-917-0422 Catholic Cemeteries: www:catholiccemeterieschicago.org 708-449-6100 Give Central On line donation system accessible through our website: www.stthomasbecketmp.org 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 Sunday Closed Closed INFORMACJE PARAFIALNE Parafia Świętego Tomasza Becketa zaprasza całą wspólnotę polskojęzyczną do wspólnej modlitwy i nabożeństw. Msze Św. w jęz. polskim niedziela: 7:30am i 10:45am piątek: 7:00pm w jęz. angielskim sobota: 4:30pm niedziela: 9:00am i 12:30pm Parish Mission Statement We, the parish family of St. Thomas Becket, are a community of believers united in Christ, who dedicate ourselves to proclaim the Good News and foster a sense of belonging. As we gather together in prayer and worship, we draw our nourishment from His word and the Bread of His Table. With shared responsibility we go forth to serve and affirm our sisters and brothers. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we strive to build the Kingdom of God within and beyond our parish. My, Parafia Świętego Tomasza Becketa, jesteśmy wspólnotą wiernych zjednoczonych w Chrystusie, którzy troszczymy się o Boże dziedzictwo i z oddaniem głosimy Dobrą Nowinę. We wspólnym gromadzeniu się i modlitwie, karmimy się Jego Słowem i Chlebem z Jego Stołu. Z poczuciem wspólnego obowiązku podążamy w służbie naszym braciom i siostrom. Pod przewodnictwem Ducha Świętego dążymy do budowania Królestwa Bożego wewnątrz i poza naszą parafią. Sunday, April 22, 2018 7:30am Kamil Jackowski SPECIAL: Maria - urodziny 9:00am Kathy Keane Margaret Mary McCarthy Camille Chmela Krzysztof Kogut 10:45am Adam Kulig Zofia Madej SPECIAL: Paweł urodziny SPECIAL: Wanda i Zygmunt - zdrowie 12:30pm Val Pawlak Bernadetta Lupa Monday, April 23, 2018 9:00am Krzysztof Kogut Tuesday, April 24, 2018 9:00am Estelle Weirich Krzysztof Kogut Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:00am Krzysztof Kogut Thursday, April 26, 2018 NO MASS OR SERVICE Friday, April 27, 2018 9:00am Janet Bogacz Krzysztof Kogut 7:00pm SPECIAL: Maria i Stanisław urodziny Saturday, April 28, 2018 4:30pm Joseph Pietranek Ann & Sam Pacenti Krzysztof Kogut Sunday, April 29, 2018 7:30am Mieczysław Stępień Kamil Jackowski SPECIAL: Barbara i Stanisław 40 rocznica ślubu 9:00am Margaret Mary McCarthy Camille Chmela Krzysztof Kogut 10:45am Kathy Szkaradek 12:30pm Patricia Laibly Joe Marabotti April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter l 9
To Register in Our Parish, for Baptisms & Weddings Please call the rectory to make arrangements: 847-827-9220. Sacrament of Penance Friday: 6:15pm-6:45pm, Saturday: 3:30-4:15pm. First Fridays of the month: 5:30pm-6:45pm and ADORATION: 5:30 6:45pm REJESTRACJA DO PARAFII, SAKRAMENT CHRZTU I MAŁŻEŃSTWA Prosimy o kontakt z biurem parafialnym w celu otzymania informacji i ustalenia daty: 847-827-9220. SAKRAMENT POKUTY Piątek: 6:15pm-6:45pm i Sobota: 3:30pm- 4:15pm. PIERWSZE PIĄTKI MIESIĄCA Spowiedź i Adoracja Najświętszego Sakramentu: 5:30pm-6:45pm, Msza Św. w jęz. polskim: 7pm 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) 221-5680 * National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hr. (800) 799-7233 * National Dating Abuse Helpline (866) 331-9474 * In an Emergency dial 911 WHY DO WE DO THAT? CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED Question: Can you explain what we mean by a vocation or calling? I have heard this term used in many different contexts and am not sure what it means. Does it apply to religious life? Answer: A vocation or calling refers to a spiritual experience whereby a person senses within oneself the closeness of God and what he is asking in one's life. It is a realization of what one's part in God's plan could be. Vocation comes in all kinds of ways. Some are as dramatic as St. Paul's, being knocked off his horse, blinded, and hearing God's voice. Others are less dramatic, often occurring over time through little events and personal interests. Others happen in a hurry, accompanied by great spiritual insight or conversion. We often think that this applies to religious vocation, but in fact, every Christian has a vocation, a calling to serve others in and through the Church. Whether married or single, religious or lay, we are all called to live out our baptismal commitment to preach and teach the Gospel message. Each of us has our role to play in God's plan, and we become coworkers with God in the work of redemption. With a little confidence, a willing spirit, and God's grace, we can and will respond to his unique call 10 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Parish Community