8033 W. Addison St. Chicago, IL 60634 773-625-1118 www.saintfrancisborgiachicago.com

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 22, 2013

Saint Francis Borgia Church

Prayer Over the Commitment Cards Gracious and loving Father, we ask you to receive these commitment cards as a sign of thankfulness, for all the blessings you have graciously bestowed upon us. We ask you to bless us and the To Teach Who Christ Is commitments we make this weekend. May your Spirit which has prompted us to make these pledges, give us determination and faith to fulfill them. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

This weekend is our second Commitment Weekend.

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Saturday, September 21, 2013– St. Matthew

8:00 Helene Moniuszko 5:00 Stefano Butera Antonio & Angelina Greco Joan Stark Jason Rospond Edward & Anna Augustine Louis Dovichi Peter & Kathy Ulrich Noman & Lynn Rospond Sunday, September 22, 2013- 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 Lt. Col. Danny Lasica Larry Probst 9:00 Za czlonkow klubow przyjaciol miasta Zabno o Boze Blog. i zmarlych o dostapienie Krolestwa Niebieskiego: Halina Malinowska i Zbigniew Ciecinski O zdrowie i Boze Blog. dla Oliwki, Mai, Maksia, Brajana i ich rodzicow O szczesliwa podroz i pobyt w Polsce dla Grazyny O Boze Blog. i szczesliwa podroz, pobyt i powrot dla siostry Grazyny O Boze Blog. i powrot do zdrowia dla Marianny Helene Moniuszko Julia Cygan w rocz. smierci Sofia, Wanda Flunt i Pawel Paterniak Leszek Gurak w dniu urodzin Jozef, Roman, Jan i Janina Chmielowiec Janina i Michal Olejniczak, intencja corki Anny Zofia Golonka w 9 rocz. smierci Janina Stemplowska w 4 rocz. smierci Emil Mierwiczek w 20 rocz. smierci Wladyslaw Jasniuk, 6 miesiecy po smierci 10:30 Frances C. Slowik Giuseppe & Onelia Settefrati Rosario & Eduardo Carrera Giulio Mancini Irene Gobla Antotea Schmimd 12:00 Henry & Josephine Malinowski Emilio Ruffolo 1:30 Adrian Zawila, nagle zmarl w Polsce 6:00 Za wszystkich parafian Monday, September 23, 2013– Pio

7:15 Helene Moniuszko John Mathai Mary Joseph Varkey Thomas 8:30 Leopoldo Chiapetta Angelo Ruffolo

Tuesday, September 24, 2013 7:15 Helene Moniuszko 8:30 Most Forgotten Souls in Purgatory Wednesday, September 25, 2013 7:15 Helene Moniuszko 8:30 Marie Lewandowski Thursday, September 26, 2013– St. Cosmas, St. Damian 7:15 Helene Moniuszko Michael Kennedy 8:30 Most Forgotten Souls in Purgatory Friday, September 27, 2013– St. Vincent de Paul 7:15 Helene Moniuszko 8:30 All Our Sick & Homebound Saturday, September 28, 2013– St. Wenceslaus, St. Lawrence Ruiz, Blessed Virgin Mary

8:00 Bill & Camille Conrick on 55 Wedding Ann. Helene Moniuszko Adolph Pucci, Jr. 5:00 Nella & Maryann Palazzdo Antonio & Angelina Greco Joan Stark Harry Pietroczynski Isabelle Majko Sunday, September 29, 2013– 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 Health and Blessings for Jonathon and Colleen Greda on 1st Wedding Anniversary Napoletano Family Luigi & Carmela Rovella Larry Probst 9:00 O ulge w cierpieniu dla Marii Bednarczyk Dziekczynna z prosba o dlasze Blog. dla Stanislawa O zdrowie i Boze Blog. dla Oliwki, Mai, Maksia, Brajana i ich rodzicow O zdrowie i Boze Blog. dla Katarzyny z okazji urodzin Helene Moniuszko Helena Polinksa Sofia, Wanda Flunt i Pawel Paterniak Jozef Chmielowiec w rocz. smierci Zofia Golonka w 9 rocz. smierci Janina Stepowska w 4 rocz. smierci Emil Mierniczek w 20 rocz. smierci Krzysztof Krezel Irena Kosla Wszystkie dusze z rodziny Krezlow i Milasow 10:30 Rosario & Eduardo Cabrera 12:00 Anna & Joseph, 1st Ann. Blessings Lt. Col. Danny Lasica 1:30 O spokoj duszy Michala Mazur z okazji imienin 6:00 Za wszystkich parafian

Mass Intent ions

Craft Show We would like you to SAVE THE DATE of October 12, 2013 for the Craft Fair. Doors open at 9:00am and close at 3:00pm. Come One! Come All! Thank you, Elaine Czarnowski– Chairperson 773-589-0211 or Rectory Office

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St. Francis Borgia Mission Statement

“St. Francis Borgia nurtures the Roman Catholic Faith and fosters the gifts of the Holy Spirit in all by: Welcoming everyone into our faith community; Celebrating the sacraments together; Providing faith education; Providing an environment for prayerful meditation; Utilizing our time, talents and treasures. We resolve to develop, support, empower, and encourage individuals to reach their spiritual potential for the greater glory of God and the good of His people.”

SUNDAY, September 22 9:00 Deaf Ministry ....................... Chapel/SC2/SC3 MONDAY, September 23 9:00 Crafters ..................................................... SC3 3:15 Cub Scouts Den Meeting ......................... SC2 7:00 Baptismal Preparation ..........................Church 7:30 ICF Rosary ........................................... Chapel TUESDAY, September 24 9:00 Marian Movement ................................ Chapel 4:00 Brownies .................................................. SC2 7:00 Religious Education ............................. School 7:30 Knights of Columbus ................................ SC3 WEDNESDAY, September 25 2:30 Daisies ..................................................... SC3 2:45 Children’s Choir .................................. Church 6:45 Rosary Peace Service .......................... Chapel 7:00 Adult Choir .......................................... Church THURSDAY, September 26 7:00 Adult Choir .......................................... Church 7:00 Padre Pio Mass (Polish) ....................... Church 7:00 Sacred Heart Prayer Group ................... Chapel FRIDAY, September 27 3:00 Divine Mercy Prayer Group ................. Chapel 6:30 Cub Scouts Pack Meeting ......................... SC2 7:30 Memorial Mass for Giulio Mancini ...... Chapel SATURDAY, September 28 9:00 Religious Education ............................. School 10:00 Market Day ............................................... SC2 SUNDAY, September 29 9:00 Deaf Ministry ....................... Chapel/SC2/SC3

Members of our church community are serving our country in the various branches of the military. Please pray for all of them and their families and especially for those listed below.

Matthew J. Albanese James Allision Paul Raymond Barthel Christopher R. Burdulinski Joseph Vito Burdulinski Anthony L. Cammuca James D. Campis Jasper Catalano Robert Curtis Tamara DeCaro Shawn Gaffney Gerald Giovannelli Slawomir Glownia Michael Granadon Daniel Jarosz

Joseph Patrick Kinney Frank Joseph Klimas James Labbe Tom Lewandowski Matt Manzano Tim McManus Darrell Mills Michael A. Morelli Artur Niedbelka Roman Ortega Nicholas Ranch James H. Schreiner Robert Schreiner Richard A. Wagner Steven A. Walker

Please pray for all the sick, homebound, and the convalescents of the parish,

our relatives and friends, and especially:

Felicia Accolti Mario Acuna Carmella Aguilar Susan Bailog June Billingham Mary Burke Marcella Buttkus Jan Bycul Rita Caruk Greg Caruso Steve Chorba Camille Conrick Elisabeth Corkran Elaine Czarnowski Elizabeth Dimaiuta Bernice Dombrowski Margaret Ebler & Family Patricia Fleming Anne Fritz David Gardner Walter Garland James Gorski Laura Grimes Timothy Heider Lottie Jankowski Rena Johnsen Edwin Kowalski Bronislawa Lakomski Deacon William Lehman Jozef Lenart Dons Ludmann John Martinelli Aria McCarthy Bernice Mae McKay Joanne Melone

Stella Mendelowska Grace Miceli Michael O’Neill, Jr. Michael O’Neill, Sr. Michael Palumbo Rosemary Palumbo Samantha Parry Bernadette Petty Victoria Pietroczynski Antonio Pontarelli Catherine Richko Lacie Richko Laura Richko Megan Richko Michelle Richko Sara Richko Virginia Rylko Anthony Scarpelli Dolores Schmugge Mary Sloboda Jeff Stachula Christopher Staunton Frances Swiatek Jozef Szczepanski Christine M. Szeszel Bonita A. Townsend Jason Townsend Nicholas Vitellaro Helena Walaszek James White Michele White Terry White Elizabeth Wlodarski

John Przywara and Kathryn Johnson Krzysztof Grochowski and Elzbieta Grychynska

Through the Sacrament of Baptism, we have welcomed into our church community . . .

Jacob Lepkowski Emma Aneta Szkutnik

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Italian Catholic Confederation For any questions regarding the ICF at St. Francis Borgia, contact Teresa Helfand at 773-763-0507.

St. Francis Borgia Religious Education Program The St. Francis Borgia Religious Education Program is accepting Registration for the 2013-2014 school year on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the RE Office, Schoolroom 101 or by appointment. The tuition is $250 for 1 child and $300 for 2 or more children per family plus a $50 registration fee per child which covers books and supplies. The registration fee after August 1, 2013, will increase to $75 per child. Registration forms are available in the RE Office, Rectory and in the church. The registration form/payment may be mailed, brought to the Religious Education or Rectory Office or put in the Sunday Mass collection. Payment may be made in full upon registration or in two installments with the first semester due September 15, 2013 and the second semester due January 15, 2014.First day of class and Parents’ Open House for Grades 6-8 will be on Tuesday, September 3, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. and for Grades 1-5 on Saturday, September 7, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. New registrants must provide a Baptismal certificate at the time of registration. Please invite your neighbors and friends to enroll their children in our Religious Education Program. For more information, please contact Ruthanne Swiatkowski at (773) 625-1705.

RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a spiritual journey for those who wish to be baptized in the Catholic faith and also for those already baptized Catholic who would like to receive the sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation. Also RCIA is for those who were baptized in another Christian faith and wish to make a profession of faith to the Catholic Church. Classes for the RCIA will be held Thursday evenings at 7:00-9:00pm beginning in October. For more information, please contact Ruthanne Swiatkowski in the Religious Education Office at (773) 625-1705.

Fall Rummage Sale The Parish Pastoral Council will be sponsoring another rummage sale in October. Please save your unneeded but still usable clothes and household items for this event. This is a great way to help your neighbors and parish. Thank you.

School News This Week At St. Francis Borgia School Week of September 23, 2013 School pictures will be taken on Tuesday,

September 24, for every child in the school except the eighth graders. Dress nice and wear your best smile!

There will be no school on Friday, September 27. The teachers will be attending a professional development day.

Respect Life Dr. Tony Levatino used to be an abortionist. Yet as he took the lives of unborn children day after day, he was saddened that he and his wife could not conceive one of their own- he did not miss the irony. Finally, he adopted a daughter. Yet some years later, this little girl was hit by a car in front of her house, and died. It was not long after this tragedy that Dr. Levatino stopped doing abortions. Now he is a strong pro-life advocate and speaks out boldly about the horror of abortion.

SFB School Parents Association The Parents' Association is holding it's first Poker Night on Oct 26, 2023 and is seeking dealer volunteers to help with the event. If interested, please contact Al Lucas at 773-777-1673 or Erik Ricken at 773-648-1180 or via email at SFP_PA@comcast.net

Catechetical Sunday Catechetical Sunday was September 15, 2013. For the pastoral activity of the Church, the cooperation of a great many people is needed so that communities as well as individuals may advance to full maturity in faith and continually show forth their faith through the celebration of the liturgy, study, and through their manner of life. Enlightened by God’s Word and the teaching of the Church, catechists impart to others the formation to live their lives as followers of Jesus Christ. The St. Francis Borgia School teachers and the Religious Education catechists received a special blessing as their respective school year commenced to aid them in their ministry of teaching and inspiring our parish children about the Catholic faith. We bless the name of the Lord for giving us those who teach the Catholic faith and pray that through the Holy Spirit they will receive the grace they need in their service to the Church and to our parish. Ruthanne Swiatkowski Director of Religious Education

STILL TIME/STILL ROOM There is still time & room on Fr. Joe Mulcrone's Tour to Italy, Sept. 16-26, 2014. Venice, Padua, Florence, Assisi, Rome, Pompeii/Sorrento. For information: Nancy Scorby, 630-513-6910, scorbytravel@sbcglobal.net

Page Five Dear Friend in Christ, Our parish has been on the ToTeachWhoChristIsCampaign journey for several weeks now. We have been asking the question, “What does St. Francis Borgia mean to us?” If our parish family is im-portant to you and means something to you, then now is the time to support it and the life-changing work it does in our community. I am encouraging participation of each and every household. God has blessed all of us and all of us will bene it from this campaign’s efforts. Our success is going to depend on the participation of us all! Our parents and grandparents built these beautiful churches and schools and ministries in our diocese. And they were able to do so with far, far less than we have --- because they sacri iced! Let us stir up our faith and let us give in a way that would make them proud. Through our ToTeachWhoChristIs Campaign, let us continue to build God’s Kingdom in our corner of the world. Yours in Christ,

Rev. Richard Milek P.S.WethankthosewhoalreadymadetheircommitmentstoourCampaignandweremindothersthattheycanmaketheirpledgesatanytime.ThesuccessofourCampaigndependsontheparticipationofusall.Wewillletyouknowhowmuchhasbeenpledgedassoonasallthecommitmentcardsareprocessed.

COMING HOME Healing Retreats for Military Veterans. These retreats are led by veterans themselves. These retreats are offered at NO COST to veterans. OCT. 11-13, FRANKFORT, IL. NOV. 8-10: RACINE, WI. Contact: Dr. Mary Amore, 630-268-9000.

Who Will Fill These Shoes? … A few years ago one of our senior priests was retiring from the parish where he was pastor for many years. He was moving to a nursing home. At the end of his final mass at the parish he began to process out of church. He abruptly turned around, walked back to the steps of the main altar, took his shoes off and placed them in front of the altar. He faced the congregation and in a firm voice he asked, “Who Will Fill These Shoes?” and in a stunned silence, walked out of church. Thank you for your support of the Seminary System in our Archdiocese.

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Sunday, September 22 11AM-8PM

Zawisza Band Trio Elvis 2:30-8:00pm 3:30-4:00pm 3:00-3:30pm

Page Seven Drodzy Bracia i Siostry w Chrystusie,

Nasza parafia uczestniczy w kampanii Uczyć Kim Jest Chrystus od kilku tygodni. Zostaliśmy zapytani: "Co dla nas znaczy Parafia Św. Franciszka Borgia?" Jeśli nasza rodzina parafialna jest dla Ciebie ważna i w szczególny sposób dotyka Twojego życia, to teraz jest czas, aby okazać swoją wdzięczność wesprzeć naszą kampanię, która pozwoli nam dokonać renowacji naszego kościoła.

Zachęcamy do udziału każdą rodzinę która uczęszcza do kościoła Św. Franciszka Borgia. Niech nasz udział w tej kampanii będzie podziękowaniem Bogu za wszystkie otrzymane łaski poprzez Sakramenty św. sprawowane w tym kościele. Sukces kampanii zależy od udziału nas wszystkich!

Szczerze oddany w Chrystusie,

Ks. Ryszard Milek P.S.Dziękujemytymktórzyzłożylijużswojezobowiązanianakościółiprzypominamyżemożnanadalskładaćzobowiązanianapotrzebynaszejpara ii.Naszsukceszależyodudziałuwszystkich.

Kto będzie w stanie podjąć tą misję?... Kilka lat temu jeden z naszych księży seniorów odchodził na emeryturę z parafii, gdzie był proboszczem przez wiele lat. Przeprowadzał się do domu opieki dla osób starszych. Po zakończeniu swojej ostatniej Mszy św. w parafii zaczął wychodzić z kościoła. W pewnym momencie gwałtownie się odwrócił, podszedł z powrotem do stopni głównego ołtarza, zdjął swoje buty i położył je przed ołtarzem. Spojrzał na zebranych i stanowczym głosem zapytał: „Kto będzie w stanie podjąć tą misję?”, potem w ciszy pełnej oszołomienia wyszedł z kościoła. Seminarium Duchowne w Mundelein, jak kardynał Francis George z dumą podkreśla, jest jednym z najlepszych wyższych seminariów na świecie i w sercu naszego lokalnego Kościoła . W tym roku 63 kandydatów przygotowuje się do bycia kapłanami w Archidiecezji Chicago, aby „założyć buty” wspaniałych sług Bożych, którzy aktualnie już odeszli na emeryturę, albo wkrótce to zrobią! Wasza pomoc sprawia, że jesteśmy w stanie zapewnić tym młodym mężczyznom edukację i formację duchową, aby byli zdolni przejść przez różne próby w drodze do kapłaństwa. Dzięki Wam, uzdrawiające dotknięcie Jezusa będzie żyło przez pracę tych przyszłych księży dla was, waszych dzieci i waszych wnuków. Dziękujemy za ofiary zlożone dzisiaj na Seminarium Duchowne. Bóg zapłać.

Date/Time Celebrant Lector Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers

Sat. September 28 5:00pm

Fr. Richard Milek T. Fulton M. Heider, T. Helfand, K. Klostermann, *D. Lehman, M. Padilla, F. Puleo, T. Renk

G. Accardi, M. Accardi, K. Pera, M. Pera

Sun. September 29 7:30am

Fr. Joe Mulcrone B. Cherwin *J. Guida, R. Schoewe, R. Swiatkowski A. Aguilar, P. Aguilar, R. Clarke, S. Leverenz

Sun. September 29 9:00am, Polish

Fr. Richard Milek E. Krason J. Znosko

E. Krason, J. Sajdak D. and J. Kaszczewski, A. Podraza, A. Zabawa

Sun. September 29 10:30am

Fr. Mike Class M. Rosso T. DeCaro, L. Gryfinski, *A. Jagiello, R. Kostencki, E. de la Torre, M. Rosso, A. Szczepanski

J. Kukulka, D. Mecner, O. Mucha, M. Woodall

Sun. September 29 12:00pm

Fr. Mike Class B. Brieske C. Brieske, L. Evangelista, *N. Nugent E. Krueger, A. Zietara, D. Podstawski

Sun. September 29 6:00pm, Polish

Fr. Marcin Bulinski C. Cudzich D. Farbisz

C. Cudzich M. Symkow, R. Wilk

Sun. September 29 1:30pm, Polish

Fr. Marcin Bulinski E. Krason E. Krason To be announced

Ushers Sacred Heart Side Blessed Virgin Side

Saturday 5:00pm

Ken Grenier (head usher), Anthony Aguilar, George Hickey, Pat Hickey, Marsha Ptasnik, Michael Schmaus, James Thompson, Carol Zator, Ken Zator, Lisa Schmaus

Frank Cannataro (co-lead usher), Gary Mathews, Dr. John Przywara, Terry Renk, Stanley Szarmach

Sunday 7:30am

Ernesto Cabias, Robert Lugo, J. Blair Raftree (co-lead usher), Stanley Starzec

Robert Dabe (co-lead usher), Edward Cernak, Timothy Costa, Thomas Melkovitz

Sunday 10:30am

Mary McGeean (co-lead usher), Stella Mendelowska, Frank Perrone, Teresa Pina-Rodriguez, Bernie Schmidt

Elizabeth Dimaiuta, Ken Johnson, Giacomo Santoro (co-lead usher), Trent Testa

Sunday 12:00pm

Pawel Bochenek, Michael Fitzpatrick, Bryant Marure, John O’Hagan (co-lead usher),

Philip Kulka (co-lead usher), Michael Wilczynski, Anthony Siciliano, Jerry Piwinski

Sun. (Polish) 9:00am 6:00pm

Waldemar Farbisz (lead usher), Cezary Kozikowski, Jan Majka, Zygmunt Papciak, Julian Pyjor, Frank Wierzbicki, Marek Zabawa.

Stanislaw Kochanek, Ireneusz Kura, Karol Latko, Kazimierz Mucha, Piotr Mysha, Bogdan Wszelaki, Jerry Kopczewski

Our Sacrificial Gifts of Time, Talent, & Treasure

September 14 and 15, 2013 Collection Weekly Collection: $ 9, 398

Weekly Goal: $10, 644 Under Goal: $ 1, 246

Thank You!

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Col 1:15-20; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90:3-6, 12-17; Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33

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Faith can be Funny Father O'Malley answers the phone. "Hello, is this Father O'Malley?" "It is." "This is the IRS. Can you help us?" "I can." "Do you know a Ted Houlihan?" "I do." "Is he a member of your congregation?" "He is." "Did he donate $10,000 to the church?" "He will."

St. Francis Borgia Church 8033 W. Addison St. Chicago, IL 60634

www.stfrancisborgiachicago.org

Rectory School Religious Education 773-625-1118 773-589-1000 773-625-1705 773-625-1110 (FAX) 773-589-0781 (FAX) 773-625-1774 (FAX)

Mass Intentions Rectory Office Hours Telephone the rectory or stop by in person, Weekdays: 8:30am -12:00noon; 1:00 - 8:00pm Monday through Friday between the hours of Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm 8:30am and 4:00pm. Sunday: CLOSED

Fr. Richard Milek, Pastor Fr. Marcin Bulinski, Associate Pastor Mr. William Lehman, Deacon Miss Ruthanne Swiatkowski, Religious Ed. Director Miss Monika Wawrzyniak, Office Manager

Fr. Joseph Mulcrone, Director, Office of the Deaf Fr. Michael Class, SJ, Weekend Celebrant Mrs. Susan Betzolt, Principal Mr. Martin Wojtulewicz, Business Manager Mr. Anthony J. Woldeit, Music Director

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CHURCH NAME & NUMBER — #512073 Saint Francis Borgia ADDRESS — 8033 W. Addison Street Chicago, IL 60634 PHONE — 773-625-1118 CONTACT PERSON — Monika SOFTWARE — Microsoft Publisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Windows 7 Professional

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