Gracious God of all creation: On this day, we remember our neighbors, of different nations and backgrounds, who died in the attacks we simply call 9-11. Hear our prayers for their loved ones. May they know the comfort that comes from knowledge and love of you. God, we confess that we cannot make sense of the violence inflicted by your children on one another. But even more than understanding, we ask for the strength to be peacemakers, servants of your will for reconciliation. Give us the courage, God, to work for the day when hatred and violence will cease. Help us to be those who break cycles of retribution, even as we advocate for justice with bold persistence. God, be our strength, and may we feel your loving touch today and always. Amen. A prayer of remembrance from National Council of Churches General Secretary Michael Kinnamon: Saint Albert the Great Parish 8000 south Linder avenue BURBANK ILLINOIS 60459 TWENTY - FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
MASS INTENTIONS Monday, September 12, 2016 6:30 am + Louis & Adeline Bal 7:30 am - 8:30 am + Bob Wright 20 Anniv. Of Death Tuesday, September 13, 2016 6:30 am + Fred Williams - Anniv. Of Death 7:30 am - Jan Stopka - Blessing for a safe trip 8:30 am - 7:00 pm - Our Lady of Fatima Mass & Procession Wednesday, September 14, 2016 6:30 am + Louis & Adeline Bal 7:30 am - 8:30 am + Juan Martinez Thursday, September 15, 2016 6:30 am + Jozef Malecki 7:30 am - Sr. Maria - Name Day Blessing + Jan Kowalczyk 8:30 am - Remedios Jingco 100 Birthday Blessing 7:00 pm - PARISH HOLY HOUR (Adoration Chapel) Friday, September 16, 2016 6:30 am + Parish Purgatorial Society 7:30 am - 8:30 am + Rita Reed - Birthday Remembrance 4:30 pm - Wedding: Emmanuel Ibarra & Kathleen Lynn Kelly Saturday, September 17, 2016 7:00 am - Mass in the Adoration Chapel 7:30 am + Karolina & Jozef Wilczek - Sr. Agnieszka - Birthday Blessing 8:30 am + Mary Sankovich 12:00 pm - Wedding: Mateusz Gal & Barbara Modlak 5:00 pm - For All Parishioners + Stanley & Veronica Ojer + John Rubino, + Mary & Joseph Trojak Sunday, September 18, 2016 Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:15 am + Jozef & Karolina Wilczek + Stanislaw & Ludwina Lukanus + Jan & Maria Obrochta 7:30 am + Alice Gajos 9:00 am + Joseph & Janina Umpirowicz + Salvatore Manzella 10:30 am + Mieczyslaw Antol, + Stanislaw Smialek + Maciej Antol 27 Anniv. Of Death + Robert Plewa 7 Mos. After Death + Ludwik Dziwisz 28 Anniv. Of Death + Stanislaw & Ludwina Lukanus 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm + Jan Budz 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm + Jorge Rodas Page 2 9/11 REMEMBERED Fifteen years ago, the continuing TV coverage of the imploding twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York was unbearable for me, as were accounts of the crashes and destruction in Washington and the hills of Pennsylvania. The immense devastation of human life was incomprehensible. Visiting the site in New York some five years later reopened searing wounds, and overwhelmed me with immense sadness. An incursion on our soil, carefully planned and executed by foreign elements, had shattered my cherished sense of security, and provoked a frightening sense of God s absence. How could my Catholic faith tradition enable me to endure this tragedy? I knew that neither vengeance nor sweeping animosity was an option for me. You have left us crushed... covered us with darkness. We are bowed down to the ground (Psalm 44:20, 26). O LORD of hosts, restore us; Let your face shine upon us (Psalm 80:4). The Psalmist cries a lament, expressing the mourning of the Israelite people, the chosen of God, who had regarded themselves as untouchable and above reproach, now hurled into misery. The lament expresses a nation s agony, dares to complain against their divine protector, may even own some complicity in the misery, and finally pleads with God for deliverance. In the midst of lamenting, the faith of Israel endured, as must ours. We are as vulnerable as they were to the violence and hatred that seem to encircle us. Our demand for a divine explanation goes unheeded. Yet we have learned of the self-sacrificing heroism of many, witnessing to the finest character of our nation and of our Christian heritage. Dying for one s friends is a sacred theme in our story, epitomized in Jesus, our Savior, and extended through centuries in the grandest and noblest acts of men and women in all circumstances. In 2001 we came together as one nation under God, sharing the grief, the disillusionment, and the promise to rebuild. As today we lament our honored dead and wounded, shall we translate such agonizing emotion into a persistent pursuit of worldwide reconciliation and peace? Rev. Andrew Nelson, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Let Us Pray for the Sick Imelda Gomez, Serena Loyola, Alice Dulce, Carol Sullivan, Shirley McVane, Carl Demma, Tom Baguio, Meg A. Radcliff, Mary Owens, Rich & Denise Jandura, Margaret Geinosky, Bernice Hylaszek, Theresa Stanislawek, Greg Fusco, Joshua Szymanek, Karen Hock, Lefteri Prvett, Carrie Lynn Hennesy Wild, Linca Mazgaj, Bernard Michalewicz, Bartel Amato, Jerry Connell, Tom Grogan, Smykowski & Flanagan Families, Chris Sy, Sally Busee, Daniel Gabala, Bernadine Hainswoth - Miller, Sarah Busse, Barry Walter, Dorothy Rapacz, Ronald Carvelli Michele Mchalek, Peg Coleman, Mary Navarro, Maria Ganibaldi, Eckhaus & Leano Family, Mike Coleman, Bernadine Miller, Diana Barahona, Flora Mortell, Renee Rubio, Rev. Thomas Mescall, Nancy & Wayne Kinzie, Marie King Doyle, Johanna Pusateri, Marilyn Buchalski, Bernice Ciszek, Diane and Robert Juris, Reid, Salvatore Bottari, Theresa Lonski, Alex Silverman, Janelle Demski, Hedderman Family, Shirley McVane, Cheryl Korosa, Mary Ann Riccio. For the Deceased: Bernice Kula, Robert Avila.
Dear Friends! At the intersection of State Rd. and Central Ave. on our parish sign we were able to see and remember some beautiful and wise words: "Live well-live well"; "Laugh often-smile often" and "Love much"! Let the words penetrate our mind, heart, life and our daily activity! Today in the U.S. and around the world we are observing the anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. We still remember the innocent victims of those events and in our prayers to God's mercy, we recommend their immortal souls: "Merciful and loving God, show mercy to your people and open our hearts to peace, love and mercy. Welcome to your Kingdom all who tragically perished on September 11, 2001. May their sacrifice of life yield a blessed fruit of peace and forgiveness. We pray for it in the name of Jesus our Lord, now and forever and ever. Amen. " After each Mass this weekend in the church vestibule, we can purchase the world's best cream pies. Please, purchase these goodies, share some with your relatives and neighbors and enjoy Heaven in my mouth!" On this occasion, my special thanks go to Mrs. Marie Shipman. Mrs. Marie, thank you for the idea of having a cream pie madness! Thank you for your great work, your time and love to our parish! Without you we would never have the opportunity of spoiling our pallets! I thank all volunteers who assisted in the preparation and sale of the cream pies on Saturday and Sunday! Occasionally we will also host in our parish a cleric from Mundelein Seminary - Luke Pyka. Please surround him with your fervent prayers and kindness! Soon I will give you more information on our carnival s profits, the Pastor Installation Mass which is scheduled for October 8th, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. and the Parish Harvest Day Fest on October 16 th. As a pastor I am very proud of you and always remember you in my prayers. I wish you many blessings in the upcoming week. "Jesus, I trust you"! Fr. Mariusz. We invite parishioners and visitors to attend a Holy Mass in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel, Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 7:00 a.m.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-4 3 days 8:00 am - 11:15 am - monthly fee $173.49 5 days 8:00 am - 3:00 pm - monthly fee $289.14 3 days 8:00 am - 3:00 pm - monthly fee $373.71 5 days 8:00 am - 3:00 pm - monthly fee $560.15 ST. ALBERT THE GREAT SCHOOL (708)424-7757 5535 W. State Road Burbank, Il. 60459 www.stalbertthegreatschool.com RECONCILIATION True reconciliation is emotional, dramatic, and cleansing. When two people meet heart to heart and work through old hurts, misunderstandings, and careless words, cleansing tears often flow and the encounter ends with an embrace that fills both with the warmth of a love too strong to fade. The readings this weekend assure us of this healthy release that comes with reconciliation. They give us the courage to reach out to someone with whom we need to reconcile ourselves, and give us the courage to ask for forgiveness from God, too. In the reading from Exodus, we see how God refuses again and again to give up on the Israelites. Even though they grow impatient with God and turn to false idols, God still calls them back. Luke s Gospel assures us that God rejoices when we turn away from sin. Paul s letter to Timothy encourages us, like Paul, to look back on our lives and recognize where God s patient mercy has been shown to us. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. We are in need of Eucharistic Ministers. Anyone that is interested please submit your name to the parish office. News and Events News and Events News and Events Mondays St. Albert the Great Seniors (60 or over) meet 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Rogers Hall. Please come, meet your neighbors, make new friends, play Bingo. St. Albert the Great Holy Name Society members meet 2nd Monday after 2nd Sunday of the Month in Rogers Hall at 7:30 p.m. Pro Life Group meets every 1st Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Please Join them! Tuesdays Play Bingo every Tuesday Night. Door open at 4:00 p.m. Books only $11.00. Come Hungry! Full kitchen - Hot Dogs, hamburgers, Chicken, Nachos, Tamales, Soup, Soda, Coffee and more! Wednesdays Bible Study in the Administration Building St. Joseph Room 10:00 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul Society meets second Wednesday of every month at 5:45 p.m. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Page 4 Thursdays 1 hour Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel begins at 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 481 meet every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Albert Room. Fridays Cub Scouts Pack 3481 meets on Fridays at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Albert Room Saturdays St. Albert the Great Prayer Group meets every Saturday in the Administration Building St. Joseph Room at 1:30 p.m. Second Collection Next Weekend Second Collection next weekend will be for the Seminaries. Consider importance of your parish priest to you, your family and the Church. Your support helps guarantee there will always be parish priest to serve our faith community. Sunday...Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Patriot Day; Grandparents Day Monday...The Most Holy Name of Mary Tuesday...St. John Chrysostom Wednesday...The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Thursday...Our Lady of Sorrows Friday...Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian Saturday...St. Robert Bellarmine; Blessed Virgin Mary PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Parish Council / Parish Harvest Day meeting will be held Sept. 12, 2016, 7:00 pm in the parish office building. Anyone who would like to help on Sunday, October 16 at the Harvest Day, please come to this meeting. Harvest Day will be held in the parish parking lot. We will have food, music and fun for children and parishioners of all ages. More information to follow. Volunteers please RSVP to the parish office before the meeting. Wedding Banns III - Emmanuel Ibarra & Kathleen Kelly III - Mateusz Gal & Barbara Modlak II - Pawel Kozyra & Weronika Herchon Our Weekly Offering 9/4/16 SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 $13,013.00 5:00PM $2,194.00 6:15AM $ 600.00 7:30AM $1,698.00 9:00AM $1,889.00 10:30AM $1,933.00 12:00PM $1,409.00 1:30PM $1,279.00 5:00PM $ 771.00 6:30PM $ 449.00 Mail In $ 627.00 Children Envelopes $ 164.00 First Sunday Coll. $5,107.50 Thank you to all who support our parish.
Drodzy Przyjaciele! Z biurka Ks. Proboszcza Na skrzyżowaniu ulic: State Rd. i Central Ave. na naszej parafialnej tablicy informacyjnej mogliśmy w ostatnim tygodniu zobaczyć i zapamiętać bardzo piękne i mądre słowa: Live well - żyj dobrze ; Laugh often - uśmiechaj się często i Love much - kochaj dużo! Niech te słowa przenikają nasz umysł, serce, życie i codzienne działanie! Dziś w USA oraz na całym świecie przeżywamy także kolejną rocznicę tragicznych wydarzeń z 11 września 2001 roku. Wciąż pamiętamy o niewinnych ofiarach tamtych wydarzeń i w modlitwie Bożemu miłosierdziu polecamy ich nieśmiertelne dusze: Miłosierny i Kochający Boże, okaż miłosierdzie Twojemu ludowi i otwórz nasze serca na pokój, miłość i miłosierdzie. Przyjmij do Swego Królestwa wszystkich, którzy tragicznie zginęli 11 września 2001 roku. Niech ich ofiara życia wyda błogosławiony owoc pokoju i przebaczenia. Modlimy się o to w imię Jezusa naszego Pana, teraz i na wieki wieków. Amen. Po każdej Mszy Świętej w przedsionku naszego kościoła możemy także dzisiaj zakupić najlepsze na świecie kremówki. Proszę zakupcie te kremówki, zaproście na słodkie co nie co waszych krewnych oraz sąsiadów i delektujcie się niebem w gębie! Przy tej okazji moje szczególne podziękowanie kieruję do Pani Marii Shipman. Pani Mario, dziękuję za pomysł kremówkowego szaleństwa! Dziękuję za ogromną pracę, poświęcony czas i miłość do naszej parafii! Co by to było, gdyby Pani nie było; gorzej by się nam wszystkim w parafii żyło. Kremówkami byśmy się nigdy nie objadali i gorzko z rozpaczy często płakali! Moje stokrotne podziękowanie kieruje także do wszystkich wolontariuszy, którzy pomagali przy kremówkach w sobotę i w niedzielę! Od czasu do czasu w naszym kościele będziemy także gościć kleryka Łukasza Pyka z Seminarium Duchownego z Mundelein. Proszę go otoczyć swoimi gorliwymi modlitwami oraz życzliwością! W najbliższym czasie podam wam więcej informacji na temat zysków z naszego karnawału, specjalnej Mszy połączonej z oficjalnym przyjęciem urzędu proboszcza (8 październik) oraz naszych październikowych dożynek (16 październik). Jestem z was dumny, zawsze o was pamiętam w swoich kapłańskich modlitwach i życzę wam błogosławionego tygodnia. Jezu, ufam Tobie! Fr. Mariusz. We wtorek 13 września o godz. 7:00 wieczorem zostanie odprawiona procesja Fatimska. Serdecznie zapraszamy! W najbliższą sobotę 17 września o godz. 7:00 rano w kaplicy adoracji zostanie odprawiona Msza Święta dwujęzyczna we wszystkich intencjach tam składanych. Schola PEREŁKI I BENEDICTUS - WRACAMY PO WAKACJACH!!! Czas wakacji minął więc z radością rozpoczynamy nasze muzyczne spotkania, by na nowo dziecięcym głosem i modlitwą mówić: " PANIE BOŻE DLA CIEBIE ŚPIEWAM"... PIERWSZE SPOTKANIE DLA OBU GRUP BĘDZIE MIAŁO MIEJSCE 13 września ( wtorek po rozpoczęciu Polskiej Szkoły) w kościele św. Alberta Wielkiego o godz. 5.45-6.30. Jest to spotkanie dla tych, którzy już należą i dla tych, którzy chcą do nas DOŁĄCZYĆ. Rodzice, jeśli zastanawiacie się jak mądrze wypełnić czas swoim dzieciom, które być może śpiewają i chcą śpiewać :) dla Pana Boga...ZAPRASZAMY i CZEKAMY!!!!!! Opiekunem obu grup jest siostra Agnieszka Kortiak MChR. Dzieci od: 5 lat do 3 klasy: schola PEREŁKI, spotkania odbywają się we wtorki o godz. 5.45-6.30. Starsze dzieci od: 4 klasy do 7 klasy: schola BENEDICTUS, spotkania odbywają się we wtorki od godz. 6.45-7.30. Page 5
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