The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 22, 2014

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 22, 2014 Pastor: Fr. Gene Dyer Weekend Associate: Fr. Luke Kleczka, SDS Pastor Emeritus: Fr. Gerald Rogala Deacons: John X. Rottman, Robert Cnota, Steven Wagner and Michael McManus Business Manager Mr. Joe Wojtowicz School Principal: Mr. Dan Gargano Religious Education Coordinator: Mr. Ron Mazzoni Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. (Mass in Polish) Monday through Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Holy Days: Please see the bulletin Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Tue. - Sat. following 8:30 a.m. Mass Confessions: Saturday 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Spowiedþ: Niedziela po polsku 11:00 do 11:25 a.m. Office Hours and Addresses: Church: 6725 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL 60631 Parish Office: 6333 N. Newcastle Ave. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:30am - 7:30pm (773) 792-3077, FAX: (773) 792-3820 e-mail: parish@saintthecla.org School: 6323 N. Newcastle Ave., (773) 763-3380 Visit us on the web at: www.saintthecla.org

Weekly Parish Information Mass Intentions Mon. June 23rd, 8:30am +Cecelia Kuhlman Tue. June 24th, 8:30am Wed. June 25th, 8:30am +Rita Giersch +Robert Swenie Thur. June 26th, 8:30am SI - Wally and Sylvia Malinowski - 60th Wedding Anniversary Fri. June 27th, 8:30am Sat. June 28th, 8:30am 5:00pm Sun. June 29th, 8:00am 10:00am +Joseph Bednarz SI - Luke Tulach (collective intentions) +Jerry Wojtanowski +William Dugan +Blanche and John Mosak +Howard Weidenbaum +Jeanne and Norman Kwidd +John Podgorny Jr. +Chris Strobel +Walter Kusibab +Kenneth Ptaszynski +Joseph and Veronika Hordosi +Edward Saraniec (collective intentions) +Robert and Joan Musker +John and Helen Pierzchala +Jacek Laszcz +Raymond Palumbo 11:30 a.m. Mass in Polish +W³adys³aw Grela, +Piotr Wid³ak, Helena Wid³ak - w dniu 93 urodzin, o potrzebne ³aski i opiekê Najºwiêtszej Maryi Panny i w podziêkowaniu za dar ýycia, O zdrowie i Boýe b³ogos³awieñstwo dla Danielka w 1-sze urodziny, O zdrowie i Boýe b³ogos³awieñstwo dla Jakuba w 3 urodziny, +W³adys³aw Wêglarczyk, +Anna Rypel, +O radoºæ wiecznà dla Mieczys³awa Wid³ak oraz za zmar³ych z rodziny Wid³aków, +Jan i Janina Pyskaty, +W³adys³awa Szuba, O Boýe b³ogos³awieñstwo dla Wandy w dniu urodzin, +Franciszek Kozio³, +Roman i Stefania Dàbroº, +Jan Irla, +Józef Dàbroº, +Tadeusz, Mieczys³aw i Stanis³aw Wid³ak, +Henryk Klups, +Stanis³awa Klups, +Maria Wid³ak +denotes deceased, SI - denotes special intention TODAY S READINGS First Reading - Never forget the LORD your God, who brought you out of slavery (Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a). Psalm - Praise the Lord, Jerusalem (Psalm 147). Second Reading - Because the loaf of bread is one, we who partake of it, though we are many, are one body (1 Corinthians 10:16-17). Gospel - Jesus said, I am the living bread; whoever eats this bread will live forever (John 6:51-58). Parish Calendar for this week Sunday June 22nd- Rummage Sale drop-off - Leyden Hall Baptism (in Polish) - 1:00pm - church Monday June 23rd- Rummage Sale drop-off - Leyden Hall Tuesday June 24th- Knights of Columbus meeting - 7:30pm - Parish Office Dining Room Wednesday June 25th- Thursday June 26th- Al-Anon meeting - 9:30am 11:00am - St. Joseph the Worker, Queen of Peace Friday June 27th- Rummage Sale - gym, Leyden Hall, school, kitchen see page 3 for the details. Saturday June 28th- Rummage Sale - gym, Leyden Hall, school, kitchen Blood Pressure Screening - after 5:00pm Mass - library in the back of church Sunday June 29th- Rummage Sale - gym, Leyden Hall, school, kitchen Blood Pressure Screening - after 8:00am and 10:00am Mass - library in the back of church READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, 12-13; Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Ps 119:33-37, 40; Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Dt 7:6-11; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 10; 1 Jn 4:7-16; Mt 11:25-30 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20-21; Mt 8:15-17 Sunday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19:2-5; Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Our Beloved Dead Purgatorial Society 2

Save the Dates: June 27-29 Spring clean & donate St. Thecla Women s Council s Rummage Sale St Thecla School in Falcon Hall (No stairs! Air Conditioned!) Sale: Friday, June 27, 2014 (9:00a 6:00p) Saturday, June 28, 2014 (9:00a 4:00p) Sunday, June 29, 2014 (9:00a 3:00p) Looking to clean out your closets and garage? Donate gently used or new articles to the St Thecla Women s Council s Annual Rummage Sale! We are counting on your support. Donations accepted June 16 June 23, 2014 Contact Maribeth Ruehlmann 773.266.3831 with any questions or for additional information! Compass Blood Pressure Screening Volunteers will offer blood pressure screenings next weekend after the 5 p.m., 8 a.m. and 10 a.m Masses. High blood pressure is known as a Silent Killer since very often the individual experiences no symptoms. Regularly monitoring blood pressure is short and simple so stop in the back of Church next weekend. Remember, it is a quick way to care for our health! Weekly Contributions: A note from the Finance Committee We need to maintain the momentum of the great financial progress we made in the last fiscal year. Have you missed a weekly donation that you can catch up on? Thank you for giving this your consideration. June 15th, 2014 Chicago 950AM, Chicago West 930AM, NW Indiana 1270AM (Listen online at www.relevantradio.com) Peter Pasek & Divya Chona Total Collection......$7,595.35 Maintenance Fund...$109.00 School Fund......$0 Children s Envelopes....$2.35 Parking Lot Fund...$268.00 Sharing Parish...$70.00 Thank you for your generosity to help meet our weekly financial goals. Please remember St. Thecla in your will. Sign up for Automated Giving by visiting www.parishpay.com or by calling 1-866-parish-1. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On Easter Sunday 2013, Pope Francis encouraged each person to be a witness of charity. The Holy Father has continued to remind each of us through his words and actions that we must serve our brothers and sisters in order to be true disciples of Christ. In dioceses where many are dependent on the Church for social and pastoral support, as well as regions where Catholics are persecuted for their faith, His Holiness extends his charity to those most in need. This year s Peter s Pence Collection provides each of us the opportunity to be a witness of charity. In addition, our financial support of this annual collection will assist Pope Francis in strengthening dioceses, religious orders and struggling communities of faith. I thank you for your generosity. May Our Lord continue to bless you and your loved ones as you share your faith and charity in your parish, the Archdiocese of Chicago and throughout the Universal Church. You and those you love are in my prayers; please keep me in yours. Sincerely yours in Christ, Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I. Archbishop of Chicago Drodzy Bracia i Siostry w Chrystusie, W Wielką Niedzielę zeszłego roku Papież Franciszek zachęcał wszystkich do dawania świadectwa miłości. Ojciec Święty ciągle przypomina nam, poprzez Jego słowa i uczynki, iż musimy służyć naszym braciom i siostrom, abyśmy byli prawdziwymi uczniami Chrystusa. W diecezjach, gdzie wielu mieszkańców zdanych jest na opiekę społeczną i duszpasterską ze strony Kościoła, jak również w miejscach gdzie Katolicy są prześladowani za wiarę, Ojciec Święty obejmuje opieką tych, którzy są w największej potrzebie. Tegoroczne Świętopietrze kolekta na rzecz Ojca Świętego daje nam szansę byśmy i my dali świadectwo miłości. Nasze wsparcie dla tej dorocznej kolekty pomoże Papieżowi Franciszkowi w dziele umacniania diecezji, zakonów, oraz borykających się z problemami wspólnotami wiernych. Niech Bóg nadal błogosławi Wam i Waszym bliskim, gdy szerzycie wiarę i dobroczynność w waszych parafiach, w archidiecezji Chicago i w całym Kościele Powszechnym. Proszę, pamiętajcie o mnie w swoich modlitwach; zapewniam, że ja również modlę się za Was i za tych, których kochacie. Szczerze oddany w Chrystusie, Francis Kardynał George, O.M.I. Arcybiskup Chicago This 2nd collection takes place next weekend; June 28-29 3

Year of Strong Catholic Parents/Rok Formacji Rodzicow Here s a trick that can change your outlook on life: watch your language. Let me explain. I was listening to parents who were picking up their daughters from dance class. One mom rattled off the day s activities as though they were a list of punishments: I have to get Elizabeth from here to Brownies, and then I have to pick up Jeremy at hockey and take him to the store for new shoes. Then I have to... Another described her day differently: Today we get to spend time at the library, and then Maria is looking forward to trying out her new moves at Tae Kwon Do. Tonight we re excited to see that new Disney flick! One mom s words reflected dread; the other revealed hope. So watch your language and ask, Do my words reflect dread or hope? - Tom McGrath Podaję pewien sposób, dzięki któremu możesz zmienić swoje spojrzenie na życie: uważaj na swój język. Pozwól mi to wytłumaczyć. Przysłuchiwałem się rozmowie rodziców, którzy odbierali swoje córki z lekcji tańców. Jedna z mam wyrzuciła z siebie listę wydarzeń dnia, tak jakby były one istnymi karami: Stąd muszę zawieźć Elizabeth do Brownów, potem muszę odebrać Jeremy ego z gry w hokeja i pojechać z nim do sklepu po nowe buty. Potem muszę Druga matka inaczej opisała swój dzień: Dzisiaj będziemy mieli trochę czasu, aby pójść do biblioteki, a potem Maria nie może się już doczekać, żeby spróbować nowych chwytów natarcia na treningu Tae Kwon Do. A wieczorem, o jak się cieszymy, że obejrzymy nowy film Disneya!. Słowa jednej matki odzwierciedlały strach, drugiej nadzieję. Dlatego uważaj na to co mówisz i pytaj: Co zawierają moje słowa: strach, czy nadzieję? Tom McGrath If you know someone who has lost a child or grandchild to abortion, or was in any way responsible for an abortion, and now suffers from remorse or sadness or simply doubts that God can ever forgive them, please let your friend know about the Church s post-abortion ministry, called Project Rachel. More information can be found at www.hopeafterabortion.com or by calling 1-888-456-HOPE. Contact Us Option Line is a 24/7 Call center for those experiencing needing help finding a Pregnancy Help Center in their area. Phone: 800-712-HELP (4357) 4

Prayer List, US Military United States Air Force: SrA Michael J. Archam, A1C Heather Bosh, SrA Nicole Coreil A1C Scott Frisco A1C Shane Garrison, SSgt. Adam Krey, Lt. Andrew May, 2ndLt. Peter A. Schroeder, SSgt. James E. Stay SSgt. Sentara Stay SSgt. Matt Tredwell United States Army: MAJ. Terence W. Bacon, SGT. Sean Doherty, SGT. Rachel Hall, CPT. Gina Marie Healy, SGT. Robert Lach, CPT. Jared Lampe, WO. Steven Larmay, SPC. Thomas J. Lyons III, PFC. Raymond Rau, SPC Thomas Rohl, 1LT. Michael Spiwak United States Marines: 2ndLt. Philip E. Blais, 2ndLt. Kevin Bowler, PFC Michael T. Brennan, Pvt. James Dinela, LCpl. Kyle Elmer, SSgt. Benjamin Juhasz, LCpl. Nathaniel J. Juncer, Maj. Michael C. Mroszczak, Cpl. Brian Pasterczyk, Capt. Craig V. Platt, LCpl. Jose Rivera, MSgt. Richard L. Sroka, SSgt. James E. Stonehouse United States Navy: SN E-3 Joseph J. Daly CAPT. Steven Stancy Keep in mind... We keep those who are serving in the military in our prayers. Please print the name of your loved one and drop it in the collection basket or return it to the Parish Office. Their names will remain on the list until you notify us of their return. Also notify us if their rank changes. Sick List - We pray for all those in nursing homes, homebound or who require extended care and those who care for them: Help us with the responsibility of keeping the sick list up to date and accurate. Please call the office when the status of someone s health changes. Joseph Augustin Charlotte Bartkowicz Frank Bednarczyk Frank Bednarz Gino Belcaster John Belcaster Christina Bennett Rosemary Besyk David Bergthal Stella Bieniek Frank Bieniek Robert Blachowiak Franciszek Bosak Marian Brown Laurence Brueck Krzysztof Bylica Herlinda Castellanos Therese Ciborowski Eileen Cobb Kevin Connolly Eileen Conway Susan Christ Mike Curtin John Dooley Sophie Dembek Donald Edsey Kenneth Ellinger Genevieve Erazmus Kristen Formanski Nicolette Garrigan Frank Gibbons Joan Giuntoli Loretta Golubski Ann Gosciniak Ireta Gross Lenore Grow Patrick Hall Gerald Halvey Dorothy Hennessey Frank Herbig Gerald Halvey Teresa Jozefczak Tommy Kernan Beverly Kisiel Rita Koch Mary Kozlowski Tillie Kroll Stephanie Krupa Mary Lou Kuszynski Sophie Lally Mary Lavalle Arlene Lewandowski Elizabeth Link Joan Lomasney Martin McCaffrey Edward McGinniss Eileen McGovern Lorraine McMahon Edward McManis Dolores Mick Imleda Mizones Lillian Morris Gerrick Mueller Katharina Mueller Kim Murphy Julie Muza Therese Neiman Catherine Neumann Kathleen Numec Danuta Okrzesik John Orloff Patricia O Toole Bob Paige Susan Peterson Kevin Peterson Giselle Piekarski Estella Plaza Caroline Plodzien Thomas Podgorny Roman Poniatowski Raymond Prybil Joe Pulizzano Eileen F. Redding Stephania Rosa Virginia Rozmarynowski Stanley Sadej Nancy Samp Anthony Sansone Mary Sarlo Peter Schroeder Janina Sikora Laura Smith Janina Sroka Helena Starzynska Judith Wolff-Stenzel Dorothy Struck Bill Sturch Helen Surdey Dorothy Taylor Janis Taylor Patricia Timm Carol Turchan Cecilia Walega Christine Wasowski Mary Widelka Anthony Wiorski Irene Wlezien Edward Wnek Julia Wojtanowski Paul Wyncott Julia Zeler Rose Zemba Święty Michale Archaniele! Wspomagaj nas w walce, a przeciw niegodziwości i zasadzkom złego ducha bądź naszą obroną. Oby go Bóg pogromić raczył, pokornie o to prosimy, a Ty, Wodzu niebieskich zastępów, szatana i inne złe duchy, które na zgubę dusz ludzkich po tym świecie krążą, mocą Bożą strąć do piekła. Amen. Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. 5

General information Baptisms: Please contact the Parish Office to arrange a Baptism. Baptismal Prep Class: Will be confirmed at time of Registration of the Baptism. Marriages: The Pastoral Guidelines for Marriage Preparation for the Archdiocese of Chicago ask that a minimum of 4 months be set aside for personal preparation for marriage. Couples should refrain from setting a firm date or making any other arrangements until after they have met with a parish priest or deacon to discuss marriage plans. Please note that Weddings do not take place during Lent. Bulletin Deadline: All articles must be e-mailed or dropped off at the Parish Office by 10:00 a.m. on Fridays (8 days prior to publication date). Holidays subject to longer lead times. Please e-mail articles to parish@saintthecla.org. Note - articles subject to editing. For more information call the office at (773) 792-3077. website: www.saintthecla.org How to Become a Catholic: Adults or teenagers interested in receiving the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, or Eucharist) or those who are interested in the Catholic Faith should call the Parish Office for more information about the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). Homebound/Communion Visitations: St. Thecla Church has several ministers of care who can regularly take communion to those in need. Please call the Parish Office to arrange for communion for yourself or a homebound loved one. THANK YOU, BULLETIN ADVERTISERS This bulletin is subsidized completely by those companies whose advertisements appear on the last two pages. If you have the opportunity, you may thank them in the name of our parish by using their products or services. Should you desire to participate as a sponsor of our bulletin, you may contact J.S. Paluch Company at 1-800-566-6170. To register as a parishioner; call the Parish Office for more information at 773-792-3077.

Parish Life ST. THECLA HONOR ROLLS 8th Grade 1st Honors 8th Grade 2nd Honors Nicole Kielba Nathan Anderson Kelcie Leyden Dominick Fidanzia Madeline Meade Kelly French Victoria Olson Brian Kieca Luke Schutt Brighid King Clare Sheedy Grace Leyden Will Misher Mary Quinn Kayla Tannehill 7th Grade 1st Honors Abigail Alonzo Rachel Dietz Elizabeth Malarski Morgan McCarthy Ryan Nelson Gabriella O'Hehir Alexandra Trekas Mary Claire Weber 7th Grade 2nd Honors Claire Anderson Mary Kate Borner Gabrielle Ferguson Sarah Haras Robert Rosenquist Meghan Staunton Edward Lizak Deacon Bob Cnota, spiritual advisor to the Scouts, presented to the scouts the Parvuli Dei award for completing their religious requirements. 6th Grade 1st Honors Briana Broderick Fiona Collins Payton O'Hara Maeve Sheedy Kyle Shrader 6th Grade 2nd Honors Luke Haras Kaitlyn Jettner Annie Quinn Joey Salemme 50-Year Reunion for the Class of '64 A few folks from the Class of '64 are in the process of planning a 50-year reunion to be held this fall. If you are from this class or know the whereabouts of anyone who graduated in 1964, please send an email to SaintThecla64@gmail.com. They would love to hear from you! The Women's Council made Easter gift bags for the young ladies at St. Mary of Providence. Sister Beth Ann accepted our gifts. Generous parishioner donations have allowed us to make recent improvements making on our parking lot. The recent newer sections were seal coated; making it more attractive and most of all protecting the investment to make it last longer. Yet, there is still more work to be done. Please consider contributing to our parking lot fund raising efforts. Thank you in advance for your continued support. 8