ST. FERDINAND CHURCH RECTORY: 5900 W. BARRY AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60634 (773) 622-5900

ST. FERDINAND CHURCH RECTORY: 5900 W. BARRY AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60634 (773) 622-5900 Photo by Romuald Gluch FEBRUARY 24, 2013 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

Page Two 2nd Sunday of Lent February 24, 2013 Mass Intentions The sanctuary lamps this week are lit for: Jarek Sadza God s Blessings for Marcey Iwanski MONDAY February 25, 2013 6:30 AM God s Blessings for Dorota Dziadzio rq. Christian Diggs 8:00 AM Estelle and Richard Lane rq. sister Melanie Nowak 7:00 PM Mass in Polish TUESDAY February 26, 2013 6:30 AM God s Blessings for Christian Diggs 8:00 AM Rose Clemente rq. Loretta Kandefer 7:00 PM Mass in Polish WEDNESDAY February 27, 2013 6:30 AM God s Blessings for Christian Diggs 8:00 AM Edward Cesaroni rq. daughter Ameriga 7:00 PM Mass in Polish THURSDAY February 28, 2013 6:30 AM Wanda V. Rozkuszka rq. Family 8:00 AM Rosalia Fruscione rq. sister Grace Fruscione and Family 7:00 PM Mass in Polish FRIDAY March 1, 2013 6:30 AM God s Blessings for Dorota Dziadzio rq. Christian Diggs 8:00 AM Joe Milostan 4 th Ann. rq. Ann Milostan & Family 7:00 PM Mass in Polish SATURDAY March 2, 2013 7:00 AM Mass in Polish 8:00 AM God s Blessings for Dorota Dziadzio rq. Christian Diggs 5:00 PM Gil Bandacci rq. Wife and Family SUNDAY March 3 Third Sunday of Lent 7:00 AM Ewa i Jan Kabat; Maria i Jan Budzioch oraz ich dzieci; 8:30 AM God s Blessings for Christian Diggs 10:00 AM Rose Clemente rq. Larry & Debra Hobbs 10:15 AM Krystyna Karłowicz, Antonina, Ryszard Barbara i Stanisław Szczerbowscy 12:30 PM Santos and Austin Cazares rq. Family 3:00 PM Mass in Polish 5:00 PM All Benefactors of St. Ferdinand LENTEN DEVOTIONS Fridays 2:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross in English (with school students 4:00 p.m. Fish Fry 6:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross in English 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross in Polish Sunday 6:15 p.m. Lenten Lamentations in Polish OTHER DEVOTIONS EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Held each Thursday following the 8:00 a.m. Mass until 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 after 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 time. HOSPITAL VISITS If you or a loved one are in the hospital and would like a visit from our ministers, deacons or priests, you must call the rectory and request a visit. The privacy law states that the hospital cannot provide a list when we come o visit our parishioners. And even if they do, patients that come to the hospital through the Emergency Room never get their parish listed it s not one of the emergency questions. Even though hospital personnel can call the parish at the patient s request, it is best for the patient or a family member to call the rectory.

February 24, 2013 2nd Sunday of Lent 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. We experience many blessings because of their remembering us. And so...please remember in your prayers: Irene Rowe Eleanor Loscuito Mary Ayello Florence Magro Sharon Moody Anthony R. Coco Veronica Signo Lottie Chrapla Violet Del Vacchio Rosalie Anastos Marie Lucas Edward Waytula Pat Ostrowski William Keleher Arlene Garcia Diana Krzyzanowski Barbara Pasko Geraldine Spano Nick Paolino Theresa Duval Adam Shershen Domonic Caltagirone Bernice Lutke Jean Staniszewski Jeff Keiser Walter Sublett Sarafina Duran William Napier Josephine Coco Laura Schofield Calvin Upton Julie D Agostino Luna Family Margery Janz Baby Briana Jurczykowski Susan Milostan Robert Malek Michael F. Coco Jody Panek Donn DeBold Fr. Ted Ploplis John Greco Veronica Segovia Tish Vanoni Jodi Mack Geraldine Mack Agnes Coco Ester Baran Veronica Mazga Al Fitzgibbons Ameriga Cesaroni Isabell Beyer Kathleen Mcginniss Deadra Kusek Stanley Podgorny Tom Sobezak Ruth Anne Schiavo Josephine Bauer Marietta Falbo Laverne Greco 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 S/SGT David A. Domel Jr. Our Stewardship of Treasure SUNDAY, February 17, 2013 Envelopes $6,026.00 Loose $3,260.00 TOTAL: $ 9,286.00 Thank you for sharing your TREASURE with St. Ferdinand Parish Bóg zapłać PLEASE REMEMBER ST. FERDINAND PARISH IN YOUR WILL I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land as a possession. (Genesis 15:7) Just as the Lord gave Abraham, Moses and the Israelites a land to possess, He has also given each of us a home. Whether our home is grand or humble, it is a gift from God. Abraham prepared a great sacrifice to the Lord in gratitude for the home God gave him. How do we show our gratitude to God for the home He has given us? Do we make a sacrifice of any kind? Do we return any of our finances to God, investing equally in our eternal home just as we invest in our current abode? Thank you! The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. ~ Oscar Wilde 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. 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. Carol Marino Zofia Nicpoń Urszula Skoczylas Alicja Kaczmarczyk Barbara Jagielska Józefa Łupińska Izabela Nowacki Wanda Pikus Rosa Ruilova Jadwiga Maleszko Irena Grodzik Vigil Lights: Jadwiga Walowski Anyone interested in helping to clean our church is welcome to join us: Mondays at 5:00 pm and/or Fridays at 10:00 am.

February 24, 2013 2nd Sunday of Lent Page Four Master, it is good that we are here; let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. (Lk 9:33) L ast year I was blessed to attend a retreat that focused entirely on Jesus presence in the Eucharist. The highlight, for me, was taking a 3 4 a.m. perpetual adoration timeslot. Like Peter, James, and John, I was overcome by sleep, before really feeling my soul settle into being in the complete presence of God. That deeply quiet hour with Jesus was one of the moments I ve felt closest to him; not for what I prayed (because it was mainly, Lord, don t let me fall asleep on you, ) but for knowing I was enveloped in his presence. Tied to that memory is also the feeling of sadness I had when I returned to school at the end of the retreat. For a while, everything paled in comparison to the beauty, meaning, and peace I felt that weekend I spent with God. This experience, I think, might have been similar to what the disciples felt while descending the mountain with Jesus after watching his transfiguration. Imagine it: Your best friend and Savior leads you up a mountain to spend time praying with you and to reveal to you that he is your God and then tells you that you need to leave and return to your life. How can you go back to normal? How does anything hold any meaning anymore? I think many of us can relate to this situation. We all have moments or days when we feel close to God and because of that, everything in life is good. In these moments when we are close to our Father, he often reveals things to us about himself, ourselves, his love for us, and our lives. We d love to spend eternity in that moment or day, but of course we know that we don t get to stay on that mountaintop with him forever while we re here on earth. If we can trust that we are meant to share our mountaintop experiences by descending and sharing them with our brothers and sisters, then I think we can find that whether we re on a peak or in a valley, it is good that we are there. Anna Ferguson www.creighton.edu

Page Five 2nd Sunday of Lent February 24, 2013 From the Pastor s desk Dear parishioners, The major work to renovate our McManus Hall has been completed. Many of you had a chance to see the newly renovated place. It now looks beautiful and we can enjoy it for many years to come. It was only possible because of the tireless work of many volunteers, especially from the Polish Saturday School, which donated many days and countless hours so that the final effect is as stunning. During the renovation the new air conditioning system was installed and the heating, electric, and fire protection systems were redone. The floor, ceiling, lights and walls are all new. The hall was painted entirely and finished in wood and stone. The entire kitchen and bar area were renovated and new, necessary equipment purchased for both. I would like now to express my sincere words of gratitude and thanks to all the companies working on this major renovation. Every one of them made a donation to our parish. Some of them were just paid for the material; the labor was donated to our parish: MAA Remodeling Inc. Mariusz 847 636 4630; Audio Video Equipment Paweł 773 837 5695; LBC Construction Lucjan 773 802 5205; KM Building Enterprises Inc. Casey 773 818 1963; Eltronix Services Inc. Bogdan 708 227 7700; ROHRV Inc. Mirek 773 968 9091; First Star HVAC Inc. Joseph 708 710 8315; Unique Plumbing & Heating Wojtek 773 551 8024. Once again, please accept my sincere gratitude. I encourage every one of you to please use them for your work and recommend them to your family and friends, because all of them supported our parish in many different ways. In addition to the above mentioned companies, a list of our own parishioners dedicated their time and talents to this major undertaking: Bogusia & Alek Łakomy, Wladzia & Kuba Mitoraj, Ela & Ryszard Kata, Beata & Paweł Andreasik, Marta & Mariusz Robak, Ola & Piotr Bąk, Ania & Bogdan Podraza, Gosia Chrząszcz, Kasia Nowak, Norbert Garczyński, Adam Strzepka, Jola & Adam Ochał, Bożena & Lucjan Pilichiewicz, Renata & Robert Janusz, Danusia Burzawa, Jan Walasik. All of them did not accept a dime for their long hours, but were happy they were able to do something for our community. The list is even longer and I m not able to mention them all, but let our Lord and his blessings shower upon you for good that you do! Sincere thank you to all parish groups and organizations for donating funds to renovate the hall and to purchase kitchen and audio video equipment. Thank you for the latest donations: the Polish Catholic School Parents Association for their gift of $5,000 from their Valentine Dinner Dance and the anonymous donor from Notre Dame High School and St. Ferdinand School for the donation of $4,600 towards purchasing the new audio video equipment (the new camera, projector, a new screen, and new stage lights). I encourage all groups that are active in our parish and are utilizing the hall for various activities to support this project. There are still outstanding invoices especially for the building materials that have to be paid in the next couple of months. I turn to you now to humbly ask for additional contributions to the second collection next week for the Building and Maintenance Fund. In this way every one of us could share in the hall renovation project. If every family gives even the smallest additional amount during Lent, the time of almsgiving and fasting, just imagine the difference it will make in the overall amount collected. We would then be able to pay off all expenses associated with the renovation. Once again, I thank you for your help and support during the time of renovation and I trust that deeply you recognize the reason that I ask for this additional support from you. I try not to do that too often because I clearly know that you are already very giving and generous parishioners, responsible for the wellbeing of this community of faith. My top priority is care and concern for your spiritual wellbeing and development of it through prayers and active relationship with your Church leading myself and you closer to God. I try to do everything we can, so you can experience the real presence of God when coming to our church, actively participating in the Liturgies, seeking sacraments and praying together. God bless you and I wish you the deep spiritual experiences during this time of Lent, Fr. Jason Torba Pastor

February 24, 2013 2nd Sunday of Lent Page Six IRVING PARK CATHOLIC WOMAN S CLUB will have their Meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. Our will have a Corned Beef Luncheon for the cost of $5.00. We will play Robbers Dice. A $2.00 WRAPPED GIFT given by the members. We welcome any one that would like to join us for the afternoon. PLEASE REMEMBER OUR NEW ADDRESS FOR THE MEETING IS: 5936 W. BARRY, CHICAGO. (THIS IS ST. FER DINAND S CONVENT). EVERYONE IS WELCOME. Columbian Boosters to Honor Fr. Jason Torba The Knights of Columbus in the Archdiocese of Chicago will hold it s31st Annual Columbian Boosters Honors Night on Thursday, March 21, 2013. This year the committee has chosen our pastor, Fr. Jason Torba as one of the honorees. The Honors Night will be held at White Eagle Banquets, 6839 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles, Illinois 60714. Cocktails begin at 6:30 PM and Dinner at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available by calling the parish office at (773) 622 5900. The cost is $40.00 and includes two drinks. The committee chooses it honorees from over 17,000 Knights in the Archdiocese of Chicago and they use the criteria of the four principles of the Knights of Columbus; Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. We who are members of the Knights of Columbus of Mater Christi who serve, St. Ferdinand, St. Pascal and St. Priscilla parishes know that Fr. Jason is the perfect fit for the honor he is to receive. Please join us as we celebrate this honor for Fr. Jason Torba. Semi Retired? Retired? Eager to give something back? The Ignatian Volunteer Corps may be for You! Members of this Jesuit service program volunteer in poor and marginalized communities 2 days per week (Sept June), grow deeper in their Christian faith by reflecting and praying in the Jesuit Catholic tradition, and meet monthly with other IVC members and a spiritual reflector. IVC members serve as tutors, employment counselors, food pantry volunteers, elderly companions, hospital chaplains and more! Detailed information is online at www.ivcusa.org (click on Chicago ). To inquire, please contact Jackie Fitzgerald at 312 961 6206 or jfitzgerald@ivcusa.org. Praised be Lord Jesus Christ! Dear Brothers and Sisters, My name is Jarek Maciejewski. I am a second year seminarian from Mundelein Seminary studying to be a priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago. I was born and grew up in Poland. I have been in the United States for three years. I have been assigned to St. Ferdinand Parish for my pastoral internship. I am happy to be with all of you and I am looking forward to meeting the whole family of St. Ferdinand. Please pray for me as I pray for you. God Bless You! Vocation Insight Weekend Theme: Making all Things New! When: FRIDAY, March 15th SUNDAY, 17th, 2013 Where: St. Mary of Providence 4200 N. Austin Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634 Time: Starts 7pm and Ends 10am (Sunday) Description: Have YOU ever thought of Religious Life? Is it time to explore your vocational call? For Single women ( 18 45 yrs.); Participants will be guided through a process of Personal Reflection & Discernment on Religious Life. Liturgy of Hours, Mass, Lectio Divina and Small group work. Individual Mentoring is available upon request. No Pressure! No commitment! If you can t come for the whole weekend, just come for part of it. Cost: by donation More Information: Contact: Sr. Beth Ann Dillon, dsmp BULLETIN ARTICLES DEADLINE The deadline for bulletin articles is 3:00 p.m. on the previous Friday preceding the Sunday of publication. All articles can be can emailed to: bulletin@saintferdinand.org. Thank you.

Page Seven 2nd Sunday of Lent February 24, 2013 THIS WEEK AT ST. FERDINAND PARISH Monday February 25, 2013 10:00am Friendship Club (Convent 2) 6:00PM Cub Scouts (Convent) 6:00PM Troop #51 (McManus Hall) Prayer for Pope Benedict XVI O God of all time, you created days of toil and of repose. Graciously hear our prayer of gratitude for the ministry of your servant Benedict and grant him a time of rest from his labors. May he continue to be guided by your hand in his retirement, and know both health and peace. And when his earthly days are done, may he see your glory and rest at last in you for ever. We make this prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord. Amen. FREEDOM IN CHRIST Breaking the Chains of Addiction Conference "WHERE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS, THERE IS FREEDOM" 2 Cor 3:15 18 Do you or a loved one suffer from alcohol, drug, pornographic or sexual addiction? Is addiction hurting you, those you love, and destroying your lives? Need Faith based information to help others overcome destructive behavior? Join the Archdiocese of Chicago Respect Life Office, Catholic Charismatic Renewal, and Relevant Radio for a day of healing and discovery on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at St. Lambert s Parish (8148 North Karlov, Skokie, Il 60076). Cardinal Francis George will begin the day with Mass at 8:00 a.m. and registration opens at 9:00 a.m. The cost is $45.00 per person and includes a continental breakfast and boxed lunch. For a full schedule, more information, or to register online, go to: www.respectlifechicago.org or call Debbie at 312 534 5355. Tuesday February 26, 2013 5:00PM Radosc (McManus Hall) 6:00PM Chicagowkie Slowiki (Chapel) 7:00PM Amazonki (Convent 1/2/3) Wednesday February 27, 2013 9:30PM Wiggles and Wiggles (Gym) 2:30PM Legion of Mary (Convent 2) 5:00PM Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena (Church 5:30PM Zawaternik (McManus) 6:00PM Cub Scouts (Convent 2/3) 6:00PM Kropeczki (Convent 1) 6:30PM Legion of Mary (Small Convent) 7:00PM Confirmation Prep. Class in Polish (Church) Thursday February 28, 2013 2:30PM Jr. Legion of Mary Adoration (Church) 6:00PM Girl Scouts (Convent 1,2,3) 6:00PM Pack 3051 Committee (Convent 5) 7:30PM Filareci (Chapel) Friday March 1, 2013 9:00AM Legion of Mary (Convent 2) 2:00PM Stations of the Cross w/school (Church) 4:30PM Fish Fry (All Halls) 6:00PM Polish Altar Servers (Rectory) 6:00PM Stations of the Cross in English (Church) 6:30PM Pilgrim Virgin (Convent) 7:00PM Stations of the Cross in Polish (Church) 7:30PM Youth Group (Rectory) 8:00PM Polish Lectors Meeting (Rectory) Saturday March 2, 2013 8:00PM Polish Saturday School (School) 3:00PM Catechism Classes in Polish (Canning Hall) 6:00PM AA Meeting (Convent) Sunday March 3, 2013 8:30AM School of Religion (school) 9:00AM First Communion Parent Mtg. (Cafeteria) 10:00AM Scouts Sunday (McManus) 10:00AM RCIA (School)

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Page Nine 2nd Sunday of Lent February 24, 2013 Z biurka Ksiedza proboszcza Drodzy Parafianie! Zakończyliśmy główne prace przy remoncie Sali McManus. Wielu z was miało już okazję zobaczyć salę jak ona wygląda po kapitalnym remoncie. Mamy piękną salę parafilną, z której będziemy mogli korzystać przez następne lata. Stało się to możliwe dzięki wysiłkowi wielu osób, szczególnie woluntariuszy z polskie katolickiej szkoły, którzy spędzile wiele dni i godzin, aby efekt końcowy był taki jaki możemy teraz widzieć. Podczas prac został zainstalowany nowy system ochładzania, została przerobiona instalacja grzewcza, elektryczna i przeciwpożarowa, wymieniliśmy podłogę, został podniesiony sufit i zainstalowane nowe światła, zostały położone nowe ściany, całość została pomalmowana z wykończeniami w drewnie i kamieniu, także została wyremontowana kuchnia, bar oraz zakupione zostały urządzenia do kuchni i baru. Chciałem podziękować firmom, które pracowały przy remoncie, a każda z nich złożyła ofiarę, a niektóre tylko wzięły zapłatę za materiał. Następujące firmy włożyły swój wkład w remont: M AA Remodeling Inc. Mariusz 847 636 4630; Urządzenia Audiowizualne Paweł 773 837 5695; LBC Construction Lucjan 773 802 5205; KM Building Enterprises Inc. Kazik 773 818 1963; Eltronix Services Inc. Bogdan 708 227 7700; ROHRV Inc. Mirek 773 968 9091; First Star HVAC Inc. Józek 708 710 8315; Unique Plumbing & Heating Wojtek 773 551 8024. Chciałem im wszystkim jeszcze raz serdecznie podziękować i zachęcić was, abyście korzystali z ich usług lub polecali ich swoim znajomym, bo oni naprawdę wspieraja naszą parafię. Tak jak wspomniałem pracowało też wiele osób, które nie wzięły żadnej zapłaty, poświęcili swój czas dla naszej parafii: Bogusia i Alek Łakomy, Wladzia i Kuba Mitoraj, Ela i Rysiu Kata, Beata i Paweł Andreasik, Marta i Mariusz Robak, Ola i Piotr Bąk, Ania i Bogdan Podraza, Gosia Chrząszcz, Kasia Nowak, Norbert Garczyński, Adam Strzepka, Jola i Adam Ochał, Bożena i Lucjan Pilichiewicz, Renata i Robert Janusz, Danusia Burzawa, Jan Walasik. Na pewno pracowało jeszcze wiele innych osób, których nie wymieniłem nazwisk, niech Bóg wam wszystkim wynagrodzi licznymi łaskami i błogosławi wam w waszym życiu. Dziękuję wszystkim grupom parafialnym, które złożyły ofiary na remont i na zakupienie nowych urządzeń do kuchni oraz sprzętu audiowizualnego. Dziękuję za ofiary, które zostały przekazane ostatnio: Komitetowi Rodzicielskiemu z Polskiej Katolickiej Szkoły, za ofiarę $5,000 z ostatniej zabawy, anonimowemu ofiarodawcy z Notre Dame High School and St. Ferdinand School za ofiarę $4,600 na sprzęt audiowizualny (kamery, projektor, ekran, światła na scenie). Zachęcam pozostałe grupy parafialne, które będą korzystać z tej sali, aby wsparły ten projekt, gdyż mamy jeszcze do zapłacenia rachunki, szczególnie za materiały, które wzięliśmy na kredyt, który musimy spłacić w następnych miesiącach. Zwracam się do was wszystkich, abyście mogli złożyć w przyszłą niedzielę dodatkową ofiarę w ramch comiesięcznej składki na Fundusz naprawy i rozbudowy, aby w ten sposób każdy mógł mieć swój wkład w odnowienie sali. Jeśli każda rodzina złoży dodatkową ofiarę, rozważcie na ile was stać, a będzie to też okazja, aby coś dobrego uczynić w okresie Wielkiego Postu, to na pewno przy tej ilości parafian, która przychodzi do naszego kościoła spłacimy wszystkie wydatki związane z remontem. Jeszcze raz wszytkim dziękuję za pomoc przy pracach remontowych Sali McManus. Wybaczcie, że proszę o wsparcie finansowe, staram się nie czynić tego często, bo wiem, że wielu z was czuje się odpowiedzialnym za parafię i regularnie składa ofiary. Chcę wam powiedzieć, że moim priorytetem jest troska o wasze życie duchowe i rozwój tego życia poprzez modlitwę i czynne zaangażowanie każdego z was w życie Kościoła, aby poprzez to was i siebie razem z wami prowadzić do Boga. Staramy się robić wszystko, abyście mogli doświadczać prawdziwej obecności Boga przychodząc do naszgo kościoła, uczestnicząc w liturgii, przyjmując sakramenty i modląc się tutaj. Życzę wam głęboko duchowego przeżycia okresu Wielkiego Postu. Szczęść Boże! Ks. Zdzisław Torba Proboszcz

February 24, 2013 2nd Sunday of Lent Page Ten PORZĄDEK NABOŻEŃSTW WIELKOPOSTNYCH DROGA KRZYŻOWA w każdy piątek godz. 2:00 po południu w j. angielskim (wraz z dziećmi i młodzieżą szkolną) 6:00 wieczorem w j. angielskim 7:00 wieczorem w języku polskim GORZKIE ŻALE Każda niedziela Wielkiego Postu o godz. 6:15 wieczorem w j. polskim Prowadzenie Nabożeństw Dróg Krzyżowych: 03/01/13 Klub Dobrego Pasterza 03/08/13 Zespół Radość 03/15/13 Koło Podhalan i Miłośników Tatr 03/22/13 Zespół Anawim 03/29/13 (Wielki Piątek) Kapłan Niech Będzie Pochwalony Jezus Chrystus! Drodzy Bracia i Siostry, Nazywam się Jarek Maciejewski i jestem klerykiem drugiego roku teologii w Seminarium Duchownym w Mundelein. Przygotowuję się do kapłaństwa dla Archidiecezji Chicago. twę. us. Pochodzę z Polski północnej, z małej wioski na Warmii, koło Olsztyna. W Stanach Zjednoczonych jestem od trzech lat. Zostałem skierowany do Parafii Św. Ferdynanda na praktykę pastoralną. Zapewniam o modlitwie w intencji Was wszystkich i również proszę o Waszą modlitwę. Szczęść Boże! PIERWSZA SOBOTA MIESIĄCA W sobotę, 2 marca zapraszamy do kościoła na Nabożeństwo Pierwszych Sobót Miesiąca wynagradzające Niepokalanemu Sercu Maryji za grzechy i bluźnierstwa, które rozpocznie się o godzinie 7:30 wieczorem. Papieskie Intencje Apostolstwa Modlitwy na miesiąc Marzec 2013 Intencja ogólna: Aby wzrastało poszanowanie przyrody, ze świadomością, że całe stworzenie jest dziełem Boga, powierzonym ludzkiej odpowiedzialności. Intencja misyjna: Aby biskupi, prezbiterzy i diakoni byli niestrudzonymi głosicielami Ewangelii aż po krańce ziemi. KURS PRZYGOTOWUJĄCY DOROSŁYCH DO SAKRAMENTU BIERZMOWANIA W J. POLSKIM Kościół św. Ferdynanda godz. 7:00 wieczorem Daty Spotkań: 27 luty 6, 13 i 20 marca 3 i 17 kwiecień Próba przed Bierzmowaniem: 22 kwietnia Bierzmowanie 29 kwietnia, 2013 godz. 7:00PM Zapisy w biurze parafialnym 773 622 5900 wew. 225

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February 24, 2013 2nd Sunday of Lent Page Twelve Z muzyką przez wieki! Zrelaksuj się w naszej na nowo wyremontowanej sali i baw się dobrze gdy z muzyką będziemy przemykać przez wieki! 1 marca zbierz grupę znajomych i przyjdź tutaj by wspólnie zjeść wspaniały wielkopostny obiad podczas którego bedzie można posłuchać melodii z czasów i chwil, które już minęły. Doskonałe miejsce dla młodych oraz młodych w sercu! NOWOŚĆ: PIECZONY ŁOSOŚ! PEŁNE ZESTAWY OBIADOWE Panierowana BIAŁA RYBA $7.50 Obiad z Łososia $9.00 DORSZ w cieście piwnym $8.00 Panierowany OKOŃ $8.50 Panierowane KREWETKI $7.50 Pieczona TILAPIA $8.50 Zapiekany młody DORSZ $8.50 Z BARU: Soda $1 or.50c Woda $1.00 Wino $2.00 Piwo krajowe $2.00 Piwo importowane $3.00 Ostra Lemoniada $3.00 DODATKI: Krewetki $6.50 Pieczone racuszki $1.50 Panierowane paluszki serowe (6) $3.00 Frytki $1.50 Nachos z serem $2.00 Zupa Clam Chowder $2.00 Zupa Warzywna $2.00 Porcja pizzy z serem $2.00 Cała pizza $7.00 Prosimy o wsparcie funduszu klas ósmych! Zapraszamy na Drogę Krzyżową w każdy piątek o godz. 2:00 po poludniu w j. angielskim lub o godz. 7:00 wieczorem w j. polskim Godziny wydawania obiadów od 4:30 do 7:30 wieczorem SCHOOL HALL 3131 N. MASON OBIADY NA WYNOS Przyjmowane od godz. 4:00 do 7:00 wieczorem ZADZWOŃ: 773 622 3022 Prosimy zaznaczyć czy obiad zostanie odebrany przy okienku czy przy wejściu na salę.

February 24, 2013 2nd Sunday of Lent Page Thirteen ON LES MIS, AND TRANSFIGURATIONS Copyright 2013 by John B. Reynolds (john@jrwrites.com) The first time I saw Les Miserables years ago at the theatre, its plot was pretty much lost to me. I ve learned more of Victor Hugo s great work since then, though, so when I saw the movie the other night, I followed the story much better. And what a story! When we left the theater, my wife told me she could see the column wheels turning in my head. Surely the story has a hundred columns in it. For starters, Les Mis is recognized as a tale of redemption, which would make it a great Easter column. But on the way to redemption, it s also a tale of change, which fits in perfectly with the Gospel passage on this Second of Lent: the Transfiguration of Jesus. It s hard to condense a novel of some 1500 pages (or a threehour film) down to a few sentences, so I won t even try. Suffice it to say that this is the story of two central characters: Jean Valjean and Inspector Javert. Valjean is a man who, recently released from prison after having spent years there for stealing bread, steals again, and is shown great mercy by a kindly bishop. Inspector Javert is the law, who, as observed by Sister Helena Burns, FSP in a recent Catholic New World piece about the film, is a man of untempered justice, and has put himself under the law s impersonal, blind eyes, as well. He believes salvation of every kind lies in the letter of the law. The story is filled with life lessons, and the one I m seeing at the moment is the notion that mercy can transform a person s life (in the case of Valjean), or, in an ironic and mournful twist, it can end a person s life (in the case of Javert). Per Hugo, his work details, a progress from evil to good, from injustice to justice, from falsehood to truth, from night to day from hell to heaven, from nothingness to God. The starting point: matter; destination: the soul. The hydra at the beginning, the angel at the end. From Greek mythology, hydras are multi headed water creatures that are really nasty to be around. Ask Hercules. So if we can take Hugo at his word hydra to angel Les Miserables is absolutely a story of transfiguation. In today s Gospel, we hear again the story of Peter, John, and James trip up the mountain with Jesus. And while Christ was praying, his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. The apostles saw this, and they also saw Jesus speaking with Moses and Elijah of his upcoming days in Jerusalem. But the story, of course, isn t just about Christ s transfiguration into his full glory. Peter, John, and James are confused enough by all of this, then they hear God s voice in a cloud saying, This is my chosen Son; listen to him, and the implication is clear: if we embrace the Christ, his glory will be our own. And this follows, after all, because ultimately, as Paul points out in the second reading, we are citizens of heaven. Javert rejects mercy and is doomed. Valjean accepts it and goes from hydra to angel. Now that I know Les Miserables a little better, this seems the wiser choice. Support Staff Mrs. Dorota Gołda, Parish Secretary Sr. Bernadetta Gościniak, Administrative Assistant Ms. Elizabeth Ceisel-Mikowska, Bulletin Editor Liturgical Bro. Dr. James Drangsholt, Music Director Kamil Duda, Polish Music Director Mrs. Betty Hotcaveg, Lector Coordinator Dcn. Irv Hotcaveg, Coordinator of Eucharistic & Ministers of Care Ms. Jane Lohrmann, Homebound Ministers of Care Scheduler Parish Council Mrs. Sophie Kass President, Stanley Mastalerz, Anthony Mangiaracina, Peter Holod, Irene Heidelbauer, Mary Ann Barnhart, Joyce McGiniss, Elizabeth Kata, Maria Gal, Br. James Drangsholt, ExOfficio Members: Dr. Lucine Mastalerz, Sr. Anna Strycharz Parish Finance Committee Mr. Tom Bucaro-Chairperson, 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 Boy Scout: Mr. Vince Clemente, Coordinator Fish Fry: Mrs. Pat Wenzl, Coordinator Friendship Club: Mrs. Patricia Flynn, President Girl Scout: Mrs. Joyce McGinniss, Coordinator Knights of Columbus Mater Christi Council: Mr. Tom Young, Grand Knight Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary: Jenny Hartnett Ladies of St. Anne: Mrs. Violet DelVecchio, President St. Ferdinand Parish 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: Ms. Pat DelBoccio, Coordinator Polish Altar Servers Fr. Robert Pajor, Moderator English Altar Servers: Fr. Robert Pajor, 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. Bogusława Łakomy, Pres. Radość: Miss Marzena Kulesza, Music Teacher Kropeczki: Sr. Anna Strycharz Zawaternik: Bernadetta i Jan Bobek St. Ferdinand Athletic: Mrs. Linda Ward St. Ferdinand Polish Highlanders Club: Mr. Tadeusz Kulasik, President St. Ferdinand School Board: Mrs. Mary Ann Barnhart, Chairperson St. Vincent DePaul Society: Mr. Stanley Mastalerz, President Teens of Our Church (TORCH): Fr. Robert Pajor Youth Minister The Faustinum Association of Apostles of the Divine Mercy: Fr. Jason Torba, Moderator Ushers Club: Mr. Peter Holod, President Pro-Life Coordinators: Tony Mangiaracina, Helena Lasak Chapel Choir Conductor Julie Tupiak 773-742-2611 Word of Life Dito Camara 773-344-8514 Holy Spirit Missionary Association: Sr. Elwira Dziuk Notre Dame Athletics: Mrs. Linda Ward Notre Dame Board of Directors: Ms. Sue Miller & Ms. Noreen Musica

St. Ferdinand Church 5900 W. Barry Ave. Chicago, IL 60634 Phone: (773) 622-5900 St. Ferdinand Parish www.saintferdinand.org Rev. Zdzisław (Jason) Torba, Pastor Rev. Robert Pajor, Associate Pastor Rev. Albert Judy, OP PT Associate Pastor Rev. Raymond O Connor, CMF Weekend Help Irwin Hotcaveg, Deacon ENGLISH MASS TIMES POLISH Weekdays W ciągu tygodnia 6:30 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 10:00 AM (Chapel) 10:15 AM 12:30 PM 3:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 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 St. Ferdinand School: 773 622-3022 Dr. Lucine Mastalerz, Head of School Notre Dame High School for Girls Office: 773-622-9494 Irene Heidelbauer Director Religious Education Office: 773 622-3022 ex. 352 Sr. Anna Strycharz D.R.E. St. Ferdinand Polish Saturday School: 773-622-3022 ex 303 Sr. Genowefa Potaczała Principal Christian OutReach (COR): 773 622-9732 Mrs. Lu Caravette, Director Missionary Sisters of Christ the King - 773 889-7979 Sr. Anna Strycharz, Superior Sr. Boguslawa Trus, Sr. Bernadetta Gościniak, Sr. Genowefa Potaczała 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 773/622-5900. 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 773/865-4151 for more information. MARRIAGES: Must be arranged at least four months prior to the ceremony. Please call the rectory.

CHURCH NAME AND NUMBER St. Ferdinand #639 ADDRESS 5900 Barry Avenue Chicago, Illinois. 60634 PHONE 773-622-5900 CONTACT PERSON Elizabeth Ceisel-Mikowska 630-308-2609 or 708-329-4040 SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher 2003 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 February 24, 2013 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 2nd Sunday of Lent