Divine Providence Catholic Parish and School

Volume 18 NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 12, 2018

The Feast of the Assumption Holy Day of Obligation

Anticipatory Mass: Tuesday, August 14, 2018- 6:30PM Wednesday Masses: August 15, 2018- 7:30AM & 9:00AM

On Wednesday, August 15th the Church celebrates the Assumption of Mary into heaven body and soul. The feast is also a Holy Day of Obligation which requires all Catholics to attend Mass. On Tuesday, August 14th the anticipatory Mass is scheduled for 6:30PM and on Wednesday, Masses will be held at 7:30AM and 9:00AM.

This week I would like to share with you the reflections of the Assumption of Mary written by St. John Paul II in 1997.

Mary Is the First Creature to Enjoy Eternal Life

According to some Church Fathers, another argument for the privilege of the assumption is taking from Mary’s sharing work of redemption. St. John Damascene underscores the relationship between her participation in the passion and her glorious destiny: “It was right that she who had seen her Son on the cross and received the sword of sorrow in the depths of her heart. . . should behold this Son seated at the right hand of the Father.” In the light of the Paschal Mystery, it appears particularly clear that the Mother should also be glorified with her Son after death.

Recalling the mystery of the assumption in the Dogmatic Constitution of the Church, the Second Vatican Council drew attention to the privilege of the Immaculate Conception. Precisely because she was ‘preserved free from all guilt of original sin”, Mary could not remain like other human beings in the state of death until the end of the world. The absence of original sin and her perfect holiness from the very first moment of her existence required the full glorification of the body and the soul of the Mother of God.

Looking at the mystery of the Blessed Virgin’s assumption, we can understand the plan of divine providence for humanity. After Christ, the incarnate Word, Mary is the first human being to achieve the eschatological ideal (the term used to refer to eternal life in heaven), anticipating the fullness of happiness promised to the elect through the resurrection of the body.

In the assumption of the Blessed Virgin we can also see the divine will advance women. In a way analogous to what happened at the beginning of the human race and salvation history, in God’s plan the eschatological ideal was not to be revealed in an individual, but in a couple. Thus, in heavenly glory, beside the risen Christ there is a woman who has been raised up, Mary: The New Adam and the New Eve, the first fruits of the general resurrection of the bodies of all humanity.

The eschatological conditions of Christ and Mary should not, of course, be put on the same level. Mary, the New Eve, received from Christ, the New Adam, the fullness of grace and heavenly glory, having been raised through the Holy Spirit by the sovereign power of the Son.

Despite their brevity, these notes enable us to show clearly that Mary’s assumption reveals the nobility and dignity of the human body. In the face of the profanation and debasement to which modern society frequently subjects the female body, the mystery of the assumption proclaims the supernatural destiny and dignity of every human body, called by the Lord to become an instrument of holiness and to share in his glory.

Mary entered into glory because she welcomed the Son of God in her virginal womb and in her heart. By looking at her, the Christian learns to discover the value of his own body and to guard it as a temple of God, in expectation of the resurrection. The assumption, a privilege granted to the Mother of God, thus has immense value for the life and destiny of humanity. Take time to celebrate this important feast by attending Mass this Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning.

Fr. Tim

Dominick Accera ~ Vincent Antonio Tony Belmonte

Carm Cammarata ~ George Chance Deacon Frank DeVita ~ Richard “Dick” Dvorak

Nancy Evens Jill Franklin ~ June Franson

Antionette Gentile ~ Bob Gibson Michael Glorioso

Nick Goedert ~ Marcy Goetz Karen Harth

Adeline Hartman ~ David Hartman Joe Healy ~ Christopher Heitz

Andrea Hope Anthony Jandacek ~ Lorraine Jaworek

Janet Joy ~ Mary Ann Kelly Thomas Martirano

Brother Alfred Marshall ~ Lisa Martin Steve Mazzarella ~ Ida Moravecek

Richard Mraz ~ Stefan Mraz ~ Jim Muha Patricia Olson

Ernie Principe ~ Mary Prochaska Ralph Romano

Gina Santucci ~ Geraldine Schneider Grayson Stanley ~ Sarah Stanley

Parker Van Gelder ~ Florence Voves Maribeth Watkins ~ Peter Wicyk

Rita Zdun ~ William Zokal

If you would like to add to our sick list, or would like your friend or family member to remain on the sick list, please call

the rectory at 708-562-3364. Names will be listed for 2 months.

Please remember to pray for all the souls that have gone home to heaven including:

Wayne Busa Husband of Carol (Late)

Father of Steven (Karen) and Gary Busa Grandfather of Michelle & Sara

Lois Van der Molen

Parish Calendar of Events The Rosary will be prayed M-F after morning Mass/service.

Monday, August 13–Mass 7:30am Tuesday, August 14– Mass 7:30am DP School Family Info Night 6:30pm (SCH) Wednesday, August 15–Mass 7:30am Tai Chi Chuan 4:30pm-5:00pm (CN) Thursday, August 16–Mass 7:30am Friday, August 17-Communion Service 7:30am Saturday, August 18-Confessions 3:15-3:45pm Anticipated Mass 4:00pm

Sunday, August 19-Mass 8:30am & 10:30am C = Church R = Rectory CN = Church Narthex MFR = Mayfair Room MC = Ministry Center SCH = School MC2= Ministry Center Mtg. Rm. G = Gym MCC=Ministry Center Chapel

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Weekly Collections

August 5, 2018 Sunday & Holy Day $10,537.25 Budgeted Amount $11,540.00 Surplus (Deficit) $(1,002.75)

No. of envelopes used: 259

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Tuesday, August 14th - 6:30pm Wednesday, August 15th - 7:30am & 9:00am

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Not a golfer?

Dinner packages available. Open Bar and Dinner at the Club for

only $50/per person!

Each golf contribution includes: Lunch, 18 Holes of Golf, Golf Cart,

Driving Range, Contest Holes, Cocktails and Dinner.

Not a golfer? Join us for drinks and dinner!

Outing questions?

Call Linda Hawkins at 708.562.3364 Registration forms available on line at

www.dprov.org or in the Narthex.

The rectory is back to REGULAR HOURS beginning

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2018 8:00am - 4:00pm

Monday through Friday

8:00am Wednesday Mass will resume on August 22, 2018

DIVINE PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

A “Sneak Peak” for the upcoming weeks..

August 14-6:30pm Family Info Night August 20-First Day of School August 22—8:00am Mass with Students August 25—Back to School BBQ

REGISTRATION is OPEN for 2018-2019

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES

The registration form is available for pick up at the rectory or on our website, www.dprov.org

under the Religious Ed tab.

Any questions, please feel free to contact Sr. Christine at 708-562-2258

Mass Intentions

Monday, 08/13 7:30am For the Parishioners George Zanoni Carmela Infelise Nicola & Mary Bianco Richard & Loretta Patula For the Deceased Members of the Divine Providence Golf League Tuesday, 08/14 7:30am Raffaele & Annunziata Salerno 6:30pm Timothy Unz Wed., 08/15 7:30am For the Parishioners 9:00am Thomas Zeman Thurs., 08/16 7:30am O’Sullivan, Culhane and Unger Families Thomas J. Zeman Friday, 08/17 7:30am Communion Service Sat., 08/18 4:00pm Leon Parent Jr. Tim Bence Alfred & Elaine Nelli Frank Napolitano Family Rudzinski & Oczkowski Families Sunday, 08/19 8:30am The Purgatorial Society Mariette Schmidt Ronze Pavone Sr. 10:30am Jorge Garcia Lopez Donald Nagel Assunta Pizzo

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STRENGTHENED BY

THE BREAD OF LIFE Today we resume the “Bread of Life” discourse from John’s Gospel that began two weeks ago. He makes reference to the Jews’ ancestors who ate manna in the desert. These days we would think primarily of Israel wandering in the desert, but faithful Jews would also have known the story of Elijah that we hear today. Strengthened by food and drink in the desert, the angel of the Lord sends him on his forty-day and forty-night journey (the biblical number for a preparation time). Like the food given to Elijah in the desert, Jesus tells his listeners that he is bread for the life of the world. It is very important that we not stop listening to Jesus after his promise of eternal life, a marvelous promise, but this “reward” is not the only reason we feast on the Bread of Life. We also come to the table to be made strong for the journey of mission, that the whole world might have life in the fullness of Christ. We are compelled, if we have eaten of the bread of life, to go forth in service to all. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Welcome! Carter Bosh

Son of Mark & Carly (Garcia) Aguirre

Chiara Aurora Rose Daughter of

Anthony & Danielle (Mugnolo) DeChristopher

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6 WAYS TO GET

THE MOST OUT OF MASS

CALL YOUR MOTHER!

Ask Mary to intercede for you during Mass.

Pray to her for guidance & strength.

PRAY BUSINESS CLASS Sit near the altar.

It will help you pay attention.

GIVE GOD YOUR FULL

ATTENTION! Isn’t it fair that we spend one hour each week or more

worshiping God?

SING! EVEN IF YOU’RE OUT OF TUNE.

Don’t worry if you have no talent singing; the Lord loves to hear joyful noise.

BE ON TIME! Arrive at least

10 minutes before Mass to dial down your mind.

CHURCH WANTS YOU! Help out if you can!

(As a lector, usher, greeter etc.)

Do you find it difficult to pray? Do you have days when God seems quiet, or distant?

We know that we need to pray. That's how God gives us His graces.

It's how we converse with Him.

When prayer becomes dry or difficult, one of the ways to gain inspiration is by using a good prayer book. St. Teresa of Avila, an amazing teacher of prayer, always turned to a good book whenever she prepared to pray.

“But always when I was without a book, my soul would at once become disturbed, and my thoughts wandered."

—St. Teresa of Avila

Just like St. Teresa, reading the Church's treasured prayers and words of wisdom gives life to our prayer and keeps us going when praying becomes hard. It's the perfect way to seek Jesus, who is always waiting for us. Praying with guidance and inspiration has never been easier than it is today. There are so many beloved and powerful prayers of the Church that have been compiled by the faithful. Find a good one and pray… just pray.

“From Mary we learn to surrender to God’s Will

in all things.

From Mary we learn to trust even when all hope

seems gone.

From Mary we learn to love Christ her Son

and the Son of God!”

~Pope St. John Paul II

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday: Ez 2:8 — 3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 31; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Thursday: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-59, 61-62: Mt 18:21 — 19:1 Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15 Sunday: Prv 9:1-6; Ps 34:2-7; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Ss. Pontian and Hippolytus Tuesday: St. Maximilian Kolbe Wednesday: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday: St. Stephen of Hungary Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

St. Maximilian Kolbe St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe, born in Poland in 1894, grew up with a great love for Mary, who appeared to him when he was ten years old. At 16, he entered the novi ate of the Conventual Franciscans and advanced his studies un l being ordained a priest in 1918.

Shortly therea er he founded the movement that became the center of his ministry, the Mili a of the Immaculata. Through this movement he promoted consecra on to the Virgin Mary and use of the Miraculous Medal. His outreach was expansive. He founded monasteries near Warsaw and in Nagasaki, Japan, published monthly Marian devo onals in both Polish and Japanese, and produced a radio sta on.

When Poland was invaded by Germany in 1939 during the outbreak of World War II, Fr. Maximilian remained in the monastery, conver ng it into a hospital and shelter for refugees, including 2,000 Jewish people. He con nued publishing religious works, including a number of an -Nazi publica ons. The monastery was finally shut down by German authori es in 1941, when Fr. Maximilian and four others were arrested. He was eventually transferred to Auschwitz as prisoner #16670.

For the next three months, Fr. Maximilian con nued to minister as a priest to those around him, which resulted in frequent bea ngs and lashings. A er the disappearance of three prisoners, ten men were chosen to be starved to death in an underground bunker to discourage others from a emp ng escape. When one of the selected men cried out, "My wife! My children!,” Fr. Maximilian volunteered to take his place. For two weeks in the bunker, he led the others in prayer. On August 14, 1941, being the only one of the ten s ll alive, he was executed by lethal injec on.

St. Maximilian sought to bring peace and hope to others, and he resolved to love even in the most horrific of circumstances. He is said to have counseled a despairing prisoner with the words, “Hatred destroys! Love alone creates.”

St. Maximilian Kolbe was canonized by Pope John Paul II on October 10, 1982. -Kolbe House at Assump on B.V.M. Parish, Catholic Jail Ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago

The Comboni Fathers Invite You to Join Them at Their Annual

Saturday, August 25th 3PM Outdoor Mass, with Festival to Follow

Comboni Mission Center 1615 E 31st Street, La Grange Park

Free Admission, Free Kids Activities & Bounce House Entertainment by Ballet Folklorico Sones Mexicanos & Nino Folino

Come See the Prizes at our Basket Auction

~ PIG ROAST ~ PIZZA ~ TIKI BAR~ ~ TACOS ~ CANNOLI ~

Volunteers Needed – Please contact us if you can help! 708.354.1999 – ask for Rosina LaPietra

All proceeds benefit the works of the Comboni Missionaries

Meditation Monday: Matthew 17:22-27 Saints Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs (Optional Memorial)

Take the first fish that comes up. Open its mouth and you will find a coin. (Matthew 17:27)

Wouldn’t we all like to find the money for our taxes in the mouth of a fish! Jesus certainly surprised Peter with this unconventional tax plan. How easy it would be if Jesus stood beside us all day, visibly present and explaining how to meet every challenge that came along. How to appease the tax collector would be just the start! The truth is, Jesus loves to share his thoughts. He is always speaking to us. Or to put it in a more immediate personal way, he is always speaking to you. Sometimes Jesus speaks matter-of-factly about practical needs. He offered Peter a simple concrete (unusual) way to solve a problem. He can do that for you too. Try to lean into his presence and listen at different points during your day. Perhaps an idea will pop into your thoughts as you ask about an issue or need. Or maybe a friend will give you a suggestion that seems just right. Jesus might be speaking to you through him or her! Other times, Jesus speaks in more mystical ways, as he spoke to Ezekiel in today’s first reading. Ezekiel recognized that God was speaking to him in the violent winds, the flashing fire, the flapping wings, and the roaring waters—even if he wasn’t exactly sure of what the message was. It’s like that sometimes, almost like learning a foreign language. God occasionally does speak through dreams, visions, and even talking donkeys (Numbers 22:22-35)! More often than not, God speaks in more commonplace ways. He may make a line from Scripture strike a chord in your heart. A homily at Mass may seem to have been written exactly to help you. Or a conversation gives you direction, encouragement, or wisdom when you need it most and expect it least.

God can use anything. He is speaking always, everywhere. Little by little you can learn to hear his voice. Then, with practice, you will grow in understanding what God is saying and how he wants you to respond.

“Father, you know my needs and desires. Open my ears today to hear what you are saying to me!”

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Hitzeman Funeral Home

Grief Support

Managing difficult emotions after the loss of a loved one can be daunting. Early after the loss, the thought of memorializing your loved one may not be at the forefront of your mind. However, there may come a time when you’d like to do just that. If it’s your desire to keep your loved one’s memory alive, then this discussion is for you.

Creating grief rituals helps you maintain a connection to your loved one while also leaving you with a sense of peace. As many ways as there are to grieve, there are just as many things you can do to remember the one you lost. In this discussion, you will learn ways to honor and cherish your loved one as well as be inspired to create a ritual right for you.

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Hitzeman Funeral Home 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL

6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Refreshments to follow.

Seats are limited

info@hitzemanfuneral.com or 708-485-2000.

The LEARNING CAFÉ

COPD and ASTHMA:

What You Need to Know

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) AND Asthma—what’s the difference? Curious about these disease states and what makes them different? Please join Jacob Kirkwood, Pharm D. and Pharmacy Interns to explore each condition and how each is treated. WHEN: Friday, August 17, 2018 12:00—1:00 pm WHERE: Westlake Hospital Conference Rooms A-D 1225 W. Lake Street Melrose Park, IL 60160 COST: FREE! Light refreshments are provided.

CALL 844-793-6534 FOR DETAILS AND TO REGISTER!

The Westchester Ac on Commi ee is hos ng a fundraiser for the

Westchester Food Pantry!

Convert your used clothing and linens into cash for the Food Pantry! Items must be in good condi on and delivered in boxes or bags to:

Westchester Village Hall 10300 W. Roosevelt Road, Westchester

Saturday, August 18 from 8am-3pm.

Items accepted include clothing, shoes, bedding, towels, hats, belts, wallets, scarves, purses and socks.

Thank you!

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Church: 2600 Mayfair Ave. Convent: 2540 Mayfair Ave. (708) 397-4342 Parish Office: 2550 Mayfair Ave. Westchester, IL 60154 (708) 562-3364 FAX: (708) 562-3134 Website: www.dprov.org Hours: 8AM - 4PM Mon. - Fri.

SUPPORT STAFF Mrs. Charlene Boyd Business Manager charlenejboyd@outlook.com

Mrs. Linda Hawkins Director of Marketing and Enrollment gibson.hawkins@yahoo.com

Ms. Karen Luciano Bulletin Editor kluciano4@yahoo.com

Mr. Mike Miglio Maintenance mmiglio@divineprovidenceschool.org

MASS SCHEDULE Anticipated Mass Saturday: 4 PM Sundays 8:30 & 10:30 AM Weekdays: Mon. - Thurs 7:30 AM (School months - Wednesday - 8am Fridays - 7:30 AM Communion Service Holy Days of Obligation: As announced in Prov-Verbs.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:15 - 3:45pm or by appointment.

Registration forms are available in the narthex, on line or call the Parish Office.

Contributions made by automatic withdrawal from checking/savings accounts or credit card. Contact the Parish Office, or www.dprov.org and click the STEWARDSHIP tab to enroll. Infant Baptism: Please call the rectory for arrangements. Baptism is ordinarily sched-uled on the 1st Sunday of the month at Noon. Baptism Preparation: Class is held on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 9:30 AM in the Ministry Center and is required for the first child. Marriage: Please call the Parish Office at the time of your engagement to schedule your wedding. Pre-Cana is required.

Home or Hospital Visitation & Anointing Calls: If you would like a priest, deacon or Minister of Care to visit or if you wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, please contact the Parish Office. Adoration: First Friday: 8 AM—4 PM (Benediction) in the Ministry Center Chapel St. Peregrine Devotion: 2nd Friday each month after Com. Service

PASTORAL MINISTRY Reverend Timothy R. Fiala Pastor

Reverend Thomas E. Unz Pastor Emeritus

Deacons: Richard Hudzik rhudzik@archchicago.org Edward DeLorenzo, Retired

Faith Formation Sr. Christine Nantaba-RE Administrator (708)562-2258 divprovdre@outlook.com

Ms. Christine Schweihs-DeFoe Adult Faith Formation Consultant (708) 562-3422 DPAdultFaithFormation@gmail.com

Music Ministry Mr. Edward Lally edlallycc@gmail.com Mr. Cary Lovett

Education Ministry School—2500 Mayfair (708) 562-2258 Fax (708) 562-9171

Principal — Mrs. Karen Foleno kfoleno@divineprovidenceschool.org

School Secretary-Mrs. Chrystal Farmar cfarmar@divineprovidenceschool.org

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Divine Providence Parish #856 2550 Mayfair Westchester, IL 60154 TELEPHONE 708 562-3364 CONTACT PERSON Karen/Linda SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 10 Windows XP Professional PRINTER HP Laserjet 3600 SATURDAY/SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION 08/12/2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 Bulletin # 856 .