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The Dome Ascension Catholic Church
of Oak Park
The Ascension of the Lord - May 24, 2020
“...And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:20
Dear Friends,
The big news of the week is that the process to begin re-opening our churches
has begun! It will require a fair bit of organization to do this in a way that
respects the safety protocols that the Archdiocese has worked out and insists
we follow in order to be “certified” to re-open. My thanks to staff
members Jim Wojcik and Diane Lawrence, who will be co-leaders of the re-
opening Leadership Team. Also part of that team will be Terri Monaco (Set-
up Captain), George Lyons (Clean-up Captain) and Tom Gull (Greeter
Captain). The Leadership team will organize and train the parish volunteers
helping to manage access to the church and make things as safe as possible,
from a virus contagion perspective. Hopefully you saw the email that went out
on Monday soliciting volunteers. If you have not yet responded and are
willing and able to help, please email Jim Wojcik
at [email protected]. The number of hours per day that we will
be able to have the church open (for no more than 10 people at a time at this
point) will depend on how many trained volunteers we have to help.
If you are interested in seeing the intricacy and detail of the protocols we need
to follow, you are welcome to have a look at them on the Archdiocesan
website: www.archchicago.org/coronavirus/reopening-training.
It is disappointing that we are still not cleared to celebrate public Masses. That
is being put off until the time when the State guidelines allow for at least 50
people to gather at a time. The hope is that we will get permission to bring
more than that into our church, since it is large and people can spread out. But
we will likely need to organize that via an online reservation or registration
system. And everyone will need to wear masks while in the church (that will
be the case even when entering for private prayer). This will certainly take
some getting used to.
A quick thanks to all who once again came through for the St Martin de Porres
food pantry. Last Sunday we received two vans’ worth of groceries! There is a
Blood Drive this weekend. We also have a Virtual Baby Bottle Fundraiser this
week to support Aid for Women. See details on our website at: https://
www.ascensionoakpark.com/apps/news/article/1229701.
It looks like life on campus will soon resume, even if at a reduced level. As we
prepare to mark the Feast of the Ascension on Sunday we give thanks to God
for the many ways He has blessed our parish and our parish families. May
God continue to guide and protect us as we prepare to re-engage.
From the Pastor
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ASCENSION CHURCH Parish Center: 808 S. East Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60304
Phone: 708-848-2703
Fax: 708-848-2773
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Wednesday: 8 AM - 8 PM *Wednesday front office hours begin at 1 pm
Thursday and Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM
(Closed 12 NOON - 1 PM)
Saturday: 8 AM - 1 PM
Sunday: Office Closed
Personnel can be reached by first
initial.last [email protected] Web-sites
www.ascensionoakpark.com
www.archchicago.org
Pastor
Rev. James F. Hurlbert 848-2703
Pastoral Associate
Mary Catherine Meek 434-1533
Director of Music
David Anderson 434-1535
Associate Organist
Elizabeth Coffman x261
School Principal
Maryanne Polega 386-7282
Assistant Principal
Deb Rodde x240
Director of Institutional Advancement
Katie Moran Vanaria 434-1558
Coordinator of Religious Education
Diane Lawrence 848-3099
Religious Education Assistant
Christi Walkup 434-1554
Office Administrator
and Liturgy Coordinator
James Wojcik 434-1531
Business Administrator
Marty Florek 434-1546
Financial Associate
Mary Fitch 434-1521
Director of Communications
and Outreach
Juliette Dols 434-1534
Head of Maintenance
Rey Dominguez 434-1539
Weekend Assistant
Rev. Bob Hutmacher, ofm
Parish Council Chairperson
Lisa Reed
Claret Center Counselor
Rev. Marlon Innis, SJ
312-529-0395
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Zoom Sessions to Discuss Contemporary Issues. In monthly Zoom sessions we will look at articles about
how we are coping as a faithful people with the effects of the pandemic shut-down on our religious practice,
and how events in our faith community might change going forward. The first meeting will be Tuesday, May
26, at 8:00 pm and we will discuss two articles from America magazine.
Zoom Book Discussion. Join us on Tuesday, June 9, at 8:00 pm for a book discussion on Dark Night of
the Soul by St. John of the Cross. Did you know that Pope John Paul II learned Spanish just so that he could
read this book in its original language? This book may be the inspiration that we need for today’s troubled
times.
For more information go to this page on our parish website:
https://www.ascensionoakpark.com/apps/pages/athome.
Your Garden Donations
Your garden donations to St. Martin’s
Food Pantry are once again welcome on
Tuesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 7:30
pm. Our Ascension Community
Gardeners will be on hand in the parish
center parking lot to collect your
donations. There are just a few social
distancing precautions we must observe.
In addition to a table for weighing
contributions, a socially distant space
(probably a second card table) will be set
aside for donors to leave their
contributions and to sign-in with their
name and email.
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Sunday Readings
May 24, 2020
The Ascension of the Lord
Reading 1
Acts 1:1–11
In the first book, Theophilus, I dealt with all that Jesus did and taught until the day he was taken up, after
giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. He presented himself alive to
them by many proofs after he had suffered, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the
kingdom of God. While meeting with them, he enjoined them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for
“the promise of the Father about which you have heard me speak; for John baptized with water, but in a few
days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
When they had gathered together they asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom
to Israel?” He answered them, “It is not for you to know the times or seasons that the Father has established by
his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my
witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” When he had said this, as
they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight. While they were looking intently
at the sky as he was going, suddenly two men dressed in white garments stood beside them. They said, “Men
of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into
heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven.”
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 47:2–3, 6–7, 8–9
R. (6) God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.
All you peoples, clap your hands,
shout to God with cries of gladness,
For the LORD, the Most High, the awesome,
is the great king over all the earth.
R. God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.
God mounts his throne amid shouts of joy;
the LORD, amid trumpet blasts.
Sing praise to God, sing praise;
sing praise to our king, sing praise.
R. God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.
For king of all the earth is God;
sing hymns of praise.
God reigns over the nations,
God sits upon his holy throne.
R. God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.
(continued on page 6)
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Reading 2
Eph 1:17–23
Brothers and sisters: May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a Spirit of
wisdom and revelation resulting in knowledge of him. May the eyes of your hearts be enlightened, that you
may know what is the hope that belongs to his call, what are the riches of glory in his inheritance among the
holy ones, and what is the surpassing greatness of his power for us who believe, in accord with the exercise of
his great might, which he worked in Christ, raising him from the dead and seating him at his right hand in the
heavens, far above every principality, authority, power, and dominion, and every name that is named not only
in this age but also in the one to come. And he put all things beneath his feet and gave him as head over all
things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of the one who fills all things in every way.
Gospel
Mt 28:16–20
The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. When they saw him,
they worshiped, but they doubted. Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth
has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I
am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition ©
2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission. All
rights reserved. No portion of this text may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the
copyright owner. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,
International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Support Ascension Church
We know this is a difficult time for many. This is a
uniquely difficult time for our parish as well as we rely
greatly on donations received during the offertory collection
at Mass. Because we will not be gathering in person we ask
you to consider donating online or by mail. If you are able,
please make a contribution. Your donation helps support all
of the important work we do. While we are not gathering in
person at this time, our work continues. You can donate online to the Sunday or Easter collection
by using a credit card or checking account via
our GiveCentral webpage, or by texting 'Easter' to (708)
400-7396 with a smart phone, or mail your gifts to
Ascension Church, 808 S. East Avenue, Oak Park, IL
60304. Thank you for your generosity!
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab;
Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21;
Jn 17:1-11a
Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab;
Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11;
Jn 17:20-26
Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab;
Jn 21:15-19
Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7;
Jn 21:20-25
Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or
Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35,
27-28, 29-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39
Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34;
1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23
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Remember in prayer those who are sick in mind, body or spirit..
We continue to hold in prayer all of our parishioners, loved ones and friends who are sick.
Richard Adamczewski, Nancy Agler, Patrick Allen, Leo Vincent Alpert, Mary Amato, Sue Antoinette, Patricia
Bachar, Romulo Bacol, Cynthia Baker, Joan Balark, Brad Barth, Gabrielle Benefield, Linda Bennett, Mary
Grace Borgman, Mary Breitenstein, Dominic Capitly, Barbara Carroll, Sr. Jude Carroll, Carol Cassini, Renzi
Castro, Joe Cavanagh, Ken Christensen, Ken Chudik, Butch Crane, Eileen Diaz, Eileene Diez, Maryann
D’Imperio, Doug Dorn, Danny Doyle, Emma Farrarons, Brita Finlayson, Jennifer Fischer, Millie Flannery,
Charles Gibson, David Gordon, Jayne Gubelman, Pat Hrones, AQ Kapauan, Michael Kenny-Sheputis,
Margaret Kostopolos, Jerry Lakota, Alix Lovell, Joan Lyons, Josh Marchetti, Phyllis Markovic, Paul Martin,
Nora Maywood, Ruth Medina, Baby Sonny Militello, Nicole Montemagni, Carmen Mora, Mary Morgan, Len
Mueller, Gina Orlando, Mary Jane Peterson, David Rosati, Justine Scatton, Mary Jane Schenn, Maureen
Schmidt, Loretta Schulze, Helen Scotty, Mary Simmons, Richard Snyder, Agnes So, Mary Louise Stefanic,
Nicholas Stevic, Matthew Strudeman, Roger Sugg, Sean Taylor, Warren Thayer, Ruth Thorne, Sheila Trainor,
Tom Trainor, Bonnie Von Ebers, Samantha Walker, Pat Walsh, Karen Williams, Nancy Wilson, Larry
Wyman, Peg Zak, Ernest Zaravia.
We pray for the healing hand of God to touch all impacted by domestic violence and verbal, physical or
sexual abuse of any kind. For young people at risk. For the dignity and respect of all human life.
We also hold in prayer all first responders; police officers, firefighters, paramedics, doctors and nurses. We
ask your blessing on all who serve our country in the military, in the peace corps and on all of our
veterans.
Fr. Hurlbert celebrates a private Mass on a daily basis.
The following Mass Intentions are remembered this week.
Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24
Lorraine Skelding, Deceased of the Hayes and Kragie Families, Juel Marifjeren
Monday, May 25
Marty Costello
Tuesday, May 26
Betty and Matt Bonior
Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31
Nora Meewes, Kate Kinser
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Bulletin deadline: Monday 5 p.m. Please deliver articles to Parish Office or email to [email protected]
OTHER PARISH INFORMATION — Infant Baptism: Intake and
scheduling are done in person. Please contact Mary Catherine Meek
at the Parish Center to make an appointment. Initiation for Adults and
Older Children: Adults interested in exploring the possibility of
becoming Catholic or who desire to complete their sacraments of
initiation (Eucharist and/or Confirmation), please contact Mary
Catherine Meek at the Parish Center. Parents with children of
catechetical age may also speak with her regarding preparing for
Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
Weddings: Please call the Parish Office, at least one year prior to
selection of a date or reception hall, to request wedding information.
Sick Calls: If there is anyone at home who cannot attend Mass or
receive the sacraments because of illness or old age, please contact the
Parish Office or one of the Ministers of Care Coordinators: Susie
Cahill, 925-1512, Linda Dunne, 848-5574, or Cece Masella, 383-3785.
Registration: All newcomers are welcome to the Ascension family
and are asked to pick up a census/registration envelope at the entrance
of the church or by completing the online form on the parish website.
Parishioners who marry, have a baby, or move to a new address should
also notify the Parish Office. Toddler Care: Available dur ing 9 am
& 11 am Mass in the school kindergarten room (first floor doors just to
the right of the gym entrance). Lost & Found: On the shelves in the
ushers room. Ascension Mass on the Radio: Sunday evening at 9:00
pm on WPNA 1490 AM., or listen on their website at
www.radiowpna.com. Experiencing Domestic Violence: Call 911, the
NDV 24-hour Helpline at 800-799-7233, Sarah’s Inn at 708-386-4225
or www.sarahsinn.org. or the National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline at
866-331-9474. Call the parish office for more information.
