St. William 2600 N. Sayre Avenue, Chicago, IL 60707 Phone: 773/637-6565 Fax: 773/637-7042 \RECTORY STAFF Rev. Robert J. Lojek, Pastor - ext. 102 Fr. Stanislaw Czarnecki, S.J. - ext. 112 Fr. Jarek Maciejewski, Assoc.-ext. 114 Deacon Edward Simola Deacon John Ponce De Leon Peggy Forgione, Principal - School-102 Monika Wawrzyniak, Bus Mgr.- ext 103 Julie Gorski, Rel Ed. - 630/697-7294 Jordan Chua, Music Ministry jchua@guerinprep.org Sister Patrycja, Night Reception ext 101 Kathy Rudy, Secretary-ext. 100 email: kathyrudy2@yahoo.com RECTORY HOURS: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Closed Tuesday morning until 12:00) (Closed daily 1:00 2:00pm -Lunch) Evening Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Closed Thursday) Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon RECTORY OFFICE: 773/637-6565 RECTORY FAX: 773/637-7042 SCHOOL OFFICE: 773/637-5130 SCHOOL HOURS: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. SCHOOL FAX: 773/745-4208 SCHOOL WEB: stwilliamschool.org *** EW PARISH WEB SITE: www.saintwilliamparish.org September 20, 2015 *** 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. William September 20, 2015 MASS INTENTIONS LITURGICAL CELEBRATION SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 7:30am Frances Penda Forlano EUCHARISTIC LITURGY: Ella Petersen Saturday: 8:15 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. Nora & Tony Tarpey Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 12:00pm & Polish at Arlene Ashoff 10:30am & 2:00pm Frank & David Gallo Monday - Saturday: 8:15 a.m. Mass with rosary Marc Oliver Ida Zuccato starting at 7:30 a.m. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help on 9:00am Caroline Palopoli/Ralph Grasso-Birth Rem. Camerino Rodriguez Death Anniv Wednesday after English & Polish Mass B.J. Balsamo Birth Rem. Polish Mass: Wednesday & Friday 7:00 p.m. Civic Holidays: 8:15 a.m. 10:30am Miroslaw Lech Melisa Lech Tadeusz Kaganek 1st Death Anniv. Edmund Krupinski 7th Death Anniv. Gertruda Kufel Bogdan God s Blessing Aleks Good Health Blessings 12:00pm Jenny, Lourdes, Mario, Ruperta, Jose Arceo Aunt Pat DeGeorge 2:00pm Jozef Koszut & Zofia Modla Franciszek & Maria Lojek & Parents Jozef Dumin 14th Death Anniv. Daria & Piotr Wedding Blessings MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 St. Matthew 8:15am Ella Petersen TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 8:15am Pete & Francis Kolassa WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 St. Pius of Pietrelcina 8:15am Casey Pietrzyk Theodore & Bernice Samojla Catalina Zurita Steven McShane Death Anniv. 7:00pm Polish Jozef Koszut & Zofia Modla Aleks Good Health Blessings THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 8:15am Vincenta Alabo Francesco Petrungaro Birth Rem. 12:00pm Francis Cardinal George FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 8:15am Joseph Healy 7:00pm Polish Jozef Koszut & Zofia Modla Aleks Good Health Blessings SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 St. Cosmos & Damian 8:15am John & Bernadine Janicek Family 4:30pm William Carlson Andres Zurita Joseph DiIacova 6th Death Anniv. Florence Wajda Geri Segreti Angie & Evan Lar EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Every Thursday: (Noon Mass), Noon 5:30p.m. 3:00pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy-Polish 5:15pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy-English followed by Benediction SACRAMENTAL LIFE BAPTISM: One Preparation Class is required. The Class will meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Rectory Hall. Baptism is celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday of the month, attend Noon Mass then Baptism immediately following. MARRIAGES: An appointment should be made with one of the priests or deacons at least six months prior to the wedding. This should be done before a date or banquet hall is reserved. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:30 4:15 p.m. You may also call the rectory for an appointment. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Call the Rectory for a priest. Please do not wait until the person is unconscious or near death. COMMUNION CALLS: If you would like to receive Communion, call the rectory to make arrangements. 773/637-6565 RECTORY HOURS: Daytime: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am 4:30pm. Rectory Closed EVERY TUESDAY MOR I G Tuesday open from oon-1:00 & 2:00-4:30pm Mon. Fri. closed from 1:00 2:00pm for lunch Evening Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri. from 6 8pm, and Saturday 10am 12 (Noon).
St. William NEW amount needed weekly to cover our budgeted expenses is: $7,000 Budget for Weekly Collection......$7,000 Weekend Collection......$6,100 Under $ ( -900) Please Remember your Parish in your Will! Migrant & Refugee Crisis Emergency Appeal Catholic Relief Services is working with Church partners in Greece, Albania, Macedonia and Serbia to provide immediate assistance, including food, water, sanitation, medical care, legal services and trauma counseling. CRS and partners will adapt programming to meet the rapidly changing needs on the ground, remaining faithful to our principles to support those in greatest need, regardless of national, r e l i g i o u s a n d i d e o l o g i c a l b e l i e f s. Conflicts, civil strife and economic conditions in the Middle East, Asia and Africa have dramatically increased the flow of refugees and economic migrants to Europe. As the Syrian conflict enters its fifth year, a combination of desperation and hope is leading growing numbers of Syrians to attempt an extremely perilous journey toward Europe. Harrowing stories have emerged of death, starvation and abuse at the hands of people smugglers. This year 2,000 Syrians have drowned in the Mediterranean in their attempt to reach European shores. To donate; either put a donation in an envelope marked Catholic Relief Services/Syrians & drop in the brown box in middle of church or mail it to: Migrant & Refugee Crisis Emergency Appeal, CRS, 3525 S. Lake Park Ave, Chicago IL 60653. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK atalina Kass Elzbieta Mital Mary Targosz Maria Hinojosa Dana Oades John Pugliani orma Bode Jinger Rush Sue Coston Donna Ricchio Joel Rivera Joe Cernack Amanda Bert Leila Bandy Dolores Piccoli Lizette Del Valle Michelle Petersen Angelo Tufano icholas Goldie Rich Traush Caleb Fisher Marilyn Smeraglia Ruthanne Gowin Marge Dyja WEEK AT A GLANCE Page Three Sunday, September 20 9:00am oon Religious Ed Registration-School Monday, September 21 10:00am 1:00pm Seniors Group Liebrich Hall Tuesday, September 22 7:00 8:30pm RCIA Registration & Class begins School Library Wednesday, September 23 7:00 8:30pm Confirmation Prep Registration & Class begins School Library Thursday, September 24 Noon 5:30 Noon Mass/Eucharistic Adoration Church 3:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet/ Polish Church 5:15pm Divine Mercy Chaplet/ English Church Friday, September 25 7:00 9:00pm Parent s Club Liebrich Hall 7:30 9:00pm Polish Bible Study Rectory Hall Saturday, September 26 10:00am 2:00pm Polish School Rm 300, 302, 303, 310 & 312 5:30pm PPP/Manna Gift Cards for sale after mass 5:30 8:00pm Pasta Dinner Liebrich Hall Stop by the rectory to fill out a Facility Scheduling Form PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED FROM DEACON ED: Louis ava Pawel Sroka & Dorota Lesna In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. TABERNACLE LIGHTS Katia & Casey Pietrzyk ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK: BEN HOSEK & SONS Thanks for your sponsorship! See ad in the back of the bulletin. If you d like to advertise here, please call 1-800/566-6170.
Page Four St. William MASS FOR HOPE & HEALING Saturday, October 17, at 9:30 a.m. Why is our parish named after St. William? The booklet written for the dedication of the church in 1960 states that Since there was no church named for St. William in the Archdiocese, then St. William would have plenty of time in heaven to devote to this new church. Another idea is that the founding families had many men named William. Choose the reason that you like! Have you noticed the logo for our 100 th anniversary and wonder the inspiration was behind it? The cross is not just the cross of Jesus, but it is the shape of our church from up high in the sky. It is also a reminder of our church spire. The Star of Bethlehem behind the cross is the same one that is on the mosaic behind the altar. Are you starting to get hungry? Don t forget our International Octoberfest on Sunday, October 11 th. The food will be delicious. The entertainment will be fun. The company of your fellow parishioners will be the best. Come on out and party with us at this first event of our 100 th year. LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS We are looking for volunteers for our kick-off event, International Octoberfest, on Sunday, October 11, 2015. If you can help for a minimum of 2 hours, please leave a message at 773/637-6565 ext. 50 and we will return the call. Please join in! HARLEM NIGHTS PLAYERS SEEKING ACTORS Each year The Harlem Nights Players do a comedy production as part of our annual Raising the Roof fundraiser. The group seeks actors and actresses who might like the chance to be on stage as part of these productions. No experience required. For more information, please contact Jeff Kwit at 773/637-3074. Holy Family Church, 1080 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, will have a Mass to promote healing for victims-survivors of child and youth sexual abuse, and for their families; and for calling the Catholic Community and society to continued vigilance, honoring Christ's mandate to protect the dignity and sanctity of all of God's children. All are welcome. FOOTBALL MANIA TICKETS ARE HERE!! The Professional Football season starts on September 10 and Football Mania Tickets are now available. Tickets cost $25.00 and the sweepstakes runs for the seventeen weeks of the professional football season this fall. Ticket holders have 6 chances to win a prize in each of the 17 weeks. They also have a chance to win two grand prizes at the end of the season. THAT S 104 CHANCES PER TICKET!! The prizes range from $500.00 to $25.00. This year we want to sell 1000 tickets, which would be a profit for the school of $17,500.00! Tickets are available in the school office every day and at the rectory during normal hours. Tickets must be activated at school when purchased. BIBLE STUDY ON THURSDAY EVENINGS STARTING OCTOBER 8th! Do you want to be better prepared for the Sunday Mass? We will study the upcoming Sunday readings. Come join us on every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. We ll meet in the Rectory Hall. Our first meeting is on Thursday, October 8th. The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and Life (John 6:63) GARDEN CLUB NEWS We welcome new members to the club to help with the many tasks of weeding, planting and caring. Please consider joining us after daily mass on any good weather days with exception to Sundays. Bring your own gloves and garden tools. ATTENTION SENIORS! St. William Seniors will hold their next meeting on September 21st at 10:00 a.m. in Liebrich Hall. There will be coffee & rolls, Bingo and other games. Seniors 55 and up are welcome to join us!
St. William Rite of Christian Initiation & Confirmation Prep REGISTER & START THIS WEEK!! Are you someone or do you know someone who Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized? Was baptized through the Catholic Church or another Christian faith, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? Has celebrated the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist, but has not celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation? We offer an opportunity to come together to learn more about our faith through the RCIA and Confirmation Prep programs. In our group session we will focus on spiritual growth as we learn about the beliefs, practices and truths of our Catholic faith. RCIA - Our RCIA sessions & registration begin on Tuesday, September 22 nd at 7:00 PM in the school library. The sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Confirmation Prep - Our Confirmation Prep sessions & registration begin on Wednesday, September 23 rd at 7:00 PM in the school library. The sessions are designed for teenagers in high school and adults who would like to complete their initiation into the Roman Catholic Church, grow in their faith and celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, March 13, 2016. The tuition for both programs is $150.00 for the year and a deposit of $50.00 is required upon registration. Registration forms can be obtained at the Rectory office or by contacting Julie Gorski at 630-697-7294. COIN CLUB NEWS St. William Coin Club meets on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month in Room 316 at 7:00p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about U.S. coins or collecting coins is welcome. Membership is open for all students and adults. No dues or fees. Some free supplies to new members. Contact John Gallagher at 773/622-0553 or email: Gallagher2520@gmail.com MISSED RELIGIOUS ED REGISTRATION? Page Five Registration for Religious Education for children 1st 8th grades will be again today, Sunday, September 20 in the school from 9:00am Noon. Bring a copy of your child s Baptism certificate (absolutely necessary) unless we already have a copy and $50 registration fee. The registration fee goes toward the entire cost. Questions, call Julie Gorski 630/697-7294. COME TO A PASTA DINNER! Please support our 8 th grade class, Class of 2016, for a delicious pasta dinner on Saturday, September 26 th 2015 from 5:30pm to 8:00 pm. Please reserve your plate by filling out a form that will be available from the school office or in church. Thank you for supporting our class. THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! The St. William Youth Group would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our parish family. Because of your love and support and prayers we were able meet our financial goal for our trip to NCYC. The donations we received were extremely generous. We would especially like to thank: Fr. Robert Fr. Mike Mary Keating Linda Ricchio Rosanne Dattalo Eiternick Montclare-Elmwood Park Kiwanis Club John Collins Patricia & Paul Peraino for their exceptionally generous support. Our Teens and Youth Ministers are honored to be a small part of this Parish and Community. God Bless You All. APPLEBY S FUNDRAISER THANK YOU! Thank you to everyone who helped our school by eating at Applebee s on Tuesday night! Please remember to help us again in October at Jimmy John s! We appreciate the support of all our parishioners and families!
Page Six Ministry Schedule for the Weekend of September 26 & 27, 2015 St. William Saturday 4:30pm 9/26/15 Sunday 7:30am Sunday 9:00am Sunday-Polish 10:30am Sunday 12:00pm Sunday-Polish 2:00pm Priest Fr. Stan Fr. Jarek Fr. Robert Fr. Stan Fr. Jarek Fr. Stan Deacon E. Simola J. Ponce de Leon Lectors L. Steppan D. Hoffman School R. Chojnacki O. Budz Eucharistic Ministers P. O Donnell D. McGowan Priest P. McGowan N. Chora M. Oliver H. Ponce de Leon Priest D. Dewbray P. Peraino School M. Konrath T. Zejer G. Sadon B. Hosek M. Razek A. Storto D. Storto Altar Servers R. Aguilar C. Chora A. Burgos S. Medina S. Medina M. Hernandez C. Jurczyk C. Jurczyk M. Gallagher J. Kieta D. Chudy B. Wozny J. Sanchez N. Marquez A. Steppan A. Glowacki D. Szara V. Witkowski Poszukiwani Ministranci Rozpoczelismy nowy rok szkolny. W zwiazku z tym zapraszamy takze wszystkich chetnych chłopców, którzy chcieliby służyc w czasie polskiej mszy świętej i nabożeństw w języku polskim. Chętnych prosimy o kontakt z ksiezmi z naszej Parafii po polskiej mszy świętej lub pod numerem telefonu: 773 637 6565 wew. 112. To zaszczyt i honor byc ministrantem i byc blisko Pana Jezusa przy oltarzu! Jubileusz Parafii Św. Williama Serdecznie zapraszam na spotkanie w poniedziałek 21 wrzesnia, o godzinie 6:30 wieczorem, do Sali Parafialnej. Podczas spotkania będziemy omawiać uroczystości obchodów 100- lecia naszej parafii. Zapraszam wszystkich zainteresowanych, przedstawicieli Organizacji Parafialnych, PPC, Rodziców ze Szkoły i wszystkich zainteresowanych. Spotkania Biblijne Obecność Słowa Bożego w moim życiu czyli Czy rozumiesz Słowo, które czytasz i słyszysz w liturgii? Zapraszamy na żywy dialog ze Słowem Bożym. Spotkania odbywają się w piatki, po Mszy św. Program spotkań: wprowadzenie historyczno egzegetyczne, dzielenie się Słowem Bożym, modlitwa, śpiew. ajbliższe spotkanie: piatek, 25 wrzesnia 2015, godz. 19:30. Zaproszenie na zabawę Taneczną Towarzystwo Ratunkowe Siedliska Bogusz ma zaszczyt zaprosić na zabawę Taneczną, która odbędzie się w sobotę 26 września 2015 roku. Początek o godzinie 7:00-mej wieczorem. Zabawa będzie miała miejsce w Sali Florym Banquets pod adresem: 1730 S. Elmhurst Rd w Des Plaines. Do tańca przygrywać będzie orkiestra The King of Bands. Bilety dostępne przez rezerwację oraz przy wejściu na salę. Po rezerwację biletów i stolików prosimy dzwonić: Piotr Markiewicz- prezes 1 773 282 5078 lub można zakupić bilety w parafii Św. Williama u Siostry Patrycji w cenie $15 od osoby. Dochód z zabawy przeznaczony będzie na cele charytatywne. Prosimy o poparcie i liczny udział w zabawie. Wyklad Profesora Piotra Jaroszynskiego W naszej Parafii św. Williama będziemy gościć Profesora Piotra Jaroszyńskiego, kierownika Katedry Filozofii i Sztuki KUL, wykładowcę w Wyższej Szkole Kultury Społecznej i Medialnej w Toruniu. Zapraszamy na wykład Pana Profesora pt.: Kompleksy polskie prawdziwe czy wydumane? Wykład odbędzie się w naszej parafii, w niedzielę, 27 września, po Mszy Św. o godz. 2:00 po południu. Harmonogram wszystkich wykładów Profesora Jaroszyńskiego w Chicago można znaleźć na plakatach przy wyjściu z kościoła. Serdecznie zapraszamy!
MEDYTACJA AD IEDZIEL Ą EWA GELIĄ 25 iedziela Zwykła Moc w słabości 1. Prowadzeni przez Jezusa. Dzisiaj w Ewangelii Jezus idzie z uczniami przez Galileę. Pismo Święte nazywa tę krainę Galileą pogan. Tak jak Jezus prowadził swych uczniów przez pogańską Galileę, tak i nas prowadzi przez nasze miejsca zamieszkania i pracy, w których żyjemy i obracamy się na co dzień. Nie są one idealne, może są nawet jak Galilea takie jakieś bezbożne i pogańskie, ale Panu to nie przeszkadza. On chce być z nami wszędzie, zaprasza nas do cichej z Nim przyjaźni. 2. Bezradni wobec krzyża. A jak się z Nim zaprzyjaźnimy i zżyjemy, to tak jak apostołom i nam wtedy powie, że będzie cierpiał, będzie prześladowany, zabity; a po trzech dniach zmartwychwstanie. Ta tajemnica przerasta uczniów i ich przeraża, dlatego boją się pytać i nie chcą wiedzieć więcej. Z nami jest podobnie. Co roku przeżywamy Wielki Piątek i Wielką Noc. A jednak, gdy staniemy wobec naszego krzyża czy krzyża najbliższej osoby, wtedy nic nie rozumiemy i boimy się pytać o więcej. Jezus przychodzi, aby uczyć nas, że moc w słabości się doskonali, że Bóg paradoksalnie okazuje swą moc najpełniej wtedy, gdy człowiek w swej słabości potrafi powierzyć się Jemu. 3. Owoce miłości. Wobec tego Jezus proponuje nam pewną drogę przygotowania. Wie On dobrze, jak ufamy sobie i jak wywyższamy się nad innych. Nasze postawy podobne są do postaw uczniów, którzy idąc za Jezusem, sprzeczali się, kto z nich jest największy. Mówi On im i nam: Chcesz być pierwszy, bądź ostatni i bądź sługą wszystkich (Mk 9,35). Jezus chce, abyśmy Jemu całkowicie powierzali nasze życie. Pragnie, abyśmy pozwolili prowadzić się Jemu przez nasze Galilee, w intymności z Nim, bez rozgłosu. Prośmy Pana o dojrzałe owoce miłości Zapraszam do parafii św. Williama na spotkanie biblijne w piątek, 25 września, godz. 7:30pm na plebanii!
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. William Church #947950 2600 N. Sayre Avenue Chicago, IL 60707 TELEPHONE 773 637-6565 EXT. 100 or 0 CONTACT PERSON Kathy Rudy EMAIL: kathyrudy2@yahoo.com SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 7 PRINTER Ricoh Aficio MP 161 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 3:00PM SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS