Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 15, 2018

T oday we celebrate the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the Gospel Jesus sends out the disciples two by two to bring his “Good News” into the villages and byways. It is a reminder to all of us that we are also still called to go out into the world

and bring it good news. Our lives hopefully become leaven for the kingdom. By living each and every day as followers of Christ, we can continue the work that the Lord began. This is a ambitious task. But we will see the results. I think the last thing the Gospel says is that we shouldn’t dwell or harbor on hurts that have been done to us. Rather shake it off and move on. Life is too short to spend it worrying or in anger. Amen! The past few weeks I was on vacation in Poland. I got to see where half of my people are from. I would like to thank Fr. Tom, and Fr. O’Mara for taking on more work while I was gone. Also, a big thanks to the staffs at both St. Agnes and St. Kieran who made sure everything ran smoothly. During the time I was away, a number of people took over writing in the bulletin. Thanks to Fr. Tom, Deacon Dave Dutko, and Mr. Lungaro for their help with the bulletin. Since they did such a good job I may have to enlist their help more often. Thanks everyone. Going away is great, but coming home is even better. A break gives us new eyes and energy for the tasks at hand. One of the tasks is to inform everyone that now is the time to register for St. Agnes School,

St. Agnes/St. Kieran Religious Education Program, and the RCIA program. So often people wait to the end and then miss out. Especially with the religious education program we limit the students enrolled based on the number of teachers we have. The same hold true for the school. If you choose to wait, it is not our fault when there is no room. So, register now! The RCIA program also is taking people now for the fall. Sometimes it is an upcoming wedding that makes people look to receiving sacraments. For others it is something that they couldn’t do when they were young, but now it makes sense. If you know anyone who would like to join the church and receive baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation they should call Carol Brothers at St. Agnes, or Joe Sopron at St. Kieran. Classes meet weekly and participants receive the sacraments at the Easter Vigil. Once again, don’t wait. The Adoration Chapel at St. Agnes is also going well. The chapel is open seven days a week from 8:00 AM until 8 PM. If you have any questions about the chapel, please see the names and phone numbers listed in the bulletin. Thanks to all of the coordinators and adorers. Finally, thanks to everyone who continues to fulfill their pledges to the Teach Who Christ Is Campaign. Your dedication will make our next projects a reality. For St. Keiran it will be a new sign on Halsted. For St. Agnes we are getting ready to repair and repaint the church, along with some work on the Altar and Ambo platforms. This will be a combo TWCI and insurance project. Thanks Everyone!

St. Kieran Catholic Church

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 15, 2018

Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven.

— Psalm 85:12

Notes from Fr. John

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Amos said, “The LORD took me from following the flock, and said to me, Go, prophesy to my people” (Amos 7:12-15). Psalm — Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85). Second Reading — The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3-14 [3-10]). Gospel — Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two (Mark 6:7-13). 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.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Is 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 10:34 — 11:1 Tuesday: Is 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-8; Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Ps 94:5-10, 14-15; Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab, 15-21; Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10-12abcd, 16; Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Mi 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21 Sunday: Jer 23:1-6; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 2:13-18; Mk 6:30-34

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Parish News & Events

If you have been attending Mass

here at St. Kieran, but have not registered . .

NOW IS THE TIME!

Come and join our parish family.

Fill out this form and give it to an usher or call the rectory at 708-755-0074. We will happily send you a registration form. Name: ________________________________ Address:_______________________________ Phone:________________________________ Email: ________________________________

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The parish council will not be meeting during the months of July and August.

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Registration for 2018-2019 Religious Education classes is ongoing. Some classes are nearly full, and others are more than half full. Please complete the registration form sent home with your children, download one from the St. Kieran website, or obtain one from the St. Agnes Rectory and return it to the St. Agnes/St. Kieran Religious Education Office as soon as possible. Deadline for registration is August 31…but waiting until then could mean that your children will have to sit out a year of Religious Education. Questions? Call 708/754-0713. We will need some new teachers and adult aides for the upcoming year. If you think this worthwhile ministry might be for you, call 708/754-0713. Teri Klopp will be happy to discuss requirements and expectations with you.

Do you have a family member or friend who is not Catholic and is curious about your Catholic faith?

Perhaps they have attended Mass or some other service and would like to know more about the

Catholic faith but are not ready to commit?

Have you been coming to Mass for a while, maybe with friends or family, but are not Catholic,

yet interested in learning more about our Catholic traditions?

Maybe you are Catholic and have

not yet been confirmed?

We would like to extend an invitation to you or someone you know call the Rectory and leave a message for the RCIA team. We will get back to you, answer your questions and if you are ready,

help you enroll in the program.

Adoration Chapel

The Adoration Chapel at St. Agnes is open seven days a week from 8:00 AM until 8 PM.

If you have any questions about the chapel, please contact Cecelia Camacho at 708-254-3755 or Juan Rangel (Spanish) at 708-362-4161.

Thanks to all of the coordinators and adorers.

ST. KIERAN PARISH MASS BOOK NOW OPEN FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019

The Parish Mass Book is now open for Mass intentions for year 2019. Masses may be celebrated in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special event. Masses are open for the following days and times: Daily Mass (Tuesday through Friday) 8 AM Weekend Masses Saturday (anticipated Mass) 5 PM Sunday 8 AM, 10 AM Holy Days (Day of Feast) 8 AM, 7 PM If you would like to have a Mass celebrated, please complete the form below and return to the Rectory Office (weekly collection, mail, or walk-in.) Stipend donation is $10 per Mass; please make checks payable to “St. Kieran Catholic Church” and enclose with the form (DO NOT SEND CASH BY MAIL.) We will send a confirmation to you of your Mass dates; please allow two weeks for processing. Thanks to all of our parishioners for supporting the continuing efforts of St. Kieran Church.

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MASS REQUEST FORM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019

PERSON REQUESTING MASSES: _____________________________________________________ STREET ADDRESS, CITY, ZIP: ______________________________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER: ____________________________________________________________ (1) _____________________________________________________________________________ MASS INTENTION _____________________________________________________________________________ REQUESTED BY _____________________________________________________________________________ FIRST CHOICE DATE & TIME SECOND CHOICE DATE & TIME (2) _____________________________________________________________________________ MASS INTENTION _____________________________________________________________________________ REQUESTED BY _____________________________________________________________________________ FIRST CHOICE DATE & TIME SECOND CHOICE DATE & TIME (3) _____________________________________________________________________________ MASS INTENTION _____________________________________________________________________________ REQUESTED BY _____________________________________________________________________________ FIRST CHOICE DATE & TIME SECOND CHOICE DATE & TIME


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Ministry Schedule for July 21 & 22, 2018

Monday, July 16 8:00 a.m. Communion Service (C)

Tuesday, July 17 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C)

Wednesday, July 18 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C)

Thursday, July 19 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 12:30 p.m. Bible Study (L)

Friday, July 20 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C)

Saturday, July 21 9:00 a.m. Communion Service (C) 4:00 p.m. Confessions (C) to 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass (C)

Sunday, July 22 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (C) 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (C)

Monday, July 16 – Our Lady of Mount Carmel 8:00 a.m. • Communion Service

Tuesday, July 17 – Weekday 8:00 a.m. • Rev. Walter Stefanski, req. by St. Kieran Church

Wednesday, July 18 – St. Camillus de Lellis 8:00 a.m. • Mrs. Mary Ryan, req. by St. Kieran Church

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8:00 a.m. • For the unemployed

Friday, July 20 – St. Apollinaris 8:00 a.m. • Rita Lustig, req.by St. Kieran Church

Saturday, July 21 – St. Lawrence of Brindisi; Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 a.m. • Communion Service 5:00 p.m. • Audrey Ann Bauer, req. by her sister, Jackie Maciareillo • Joseph L. Baron, req. by Emil & Sandy Vasek • Marco V. Maggio, req. by Jeanne Maggio

Sunday, July 22 – Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. • Deceased of the Knoerzer Family, req. by Alice • Betty Staniszewski, req. by her family 10:00 a.m. • Anthony D’Orazio, req. by Regina and family

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St. Kieran Parish is a Catholic community within the Archdiocese of Chicago. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, nourished by Scripture and Sacrament, we are called by Christ to become disciples and stewards. Through worship, fellowship, catechesis, and service to all God’s children, we embrace our Lord’s challenge to live as family and be his witnesses, beginning here in Chicago Heights.

Parish Staff: Rev. John Siemianowski, Pastor Deacon Eugene Labelle, Senior Deacon Rev. Thomas Kasputis, Associate Pastor Deacon David Dutko Rev. William O’Mara, Resident Associate Deacon Emil Vasek

Weekend Masses are celebrated Saturdays at 5 PM; Sundays at 8 AM and 10 AM Weekday Masses are celebrated Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 a.m.

Communion Services are celebrated on Mondays at 8:00 a.m. and on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.

Rectory Office, 708/755-0074: Hours of Operation: 9 AM to 3 PM (Monday—Thursday)

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Religious Education Office, located at St. Agnes, 708/754-0713 Teri Klopp, Coordinator, [email protected]

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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Contact the Rectory Office to make arrangements. Regular Baptismal Sundays are the first and third Sundays of the month at 11:30 a.m.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Contact the Rectory Office at least six month prior to date of marriage.

SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST TO THE HOMEBOUND: Please contact the Rectory Office to set-up visits.

ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION: For adults who wish to know more about the Roman Catholic faith, please contact the Rectory Office and the Director of Religious Education will contact you.

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