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A u g u s t 1 8 , 2 0 1 3 T w e n t i e t h S u n d a y i n O r d i n a r y T i m e
Saint Denis THE COMMUNITY OF
Our St. Denis Mission Statement
We, the Catholic Christian Community of St. Denis, as followers of Jesus Christ,
call ourselves: to create a prayerful environment; to provide for spiritual, educational and
social growth; to promote hospitality; to ensure the evangelization of our faith; and to minister to the
people of our parish, our Ashburn community and our world.
We l c o m e t o
Church: 3456 W. 83rd Place Rectory: 8301 S. St. Louis Ave. Rectory Hours: Mon.-Wed. 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thurs. & Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Phone: 773-434-3313 Fax: 773-776-3922 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.stdenischicago.org
Religious Education Office Hours: Please contact the rectory office. Phone: 773-322-7542
Pastor: Rev. Ted Ostrowski Music Director Jeff Naber Coordinator of Religious Education Sr. Elizabeth Lynch (Interim) Deacon Couple Tom & Katy Ewers Lay Ministry Team Larry Adams Buena Carrion Carole Dansky Patricia Houston Ellen Kilmurry Marilyn Novotny Mary Rummery Ted Schultz
Saturday, August 17, 2013 4:00 p.m. Donald Penn Sunday, August 18, 2013 8:00 a.m. Jerry Magold 10:30 a.m. Daniel R. Breslin 12:30 p.m. Raymond Carrero Monday, August 19, 2013 8:30 a.m. Denise Shepherd Tuesday, August 20, 2013 8:30 a.m. Dan Kutansky Wednesday, August 21, 2013 8:30 a.m. Julia Soder Thursday, August 22, 2013 8:30 a.m. Edward Pacovsky Friday, August 23, 2013 8:30 a.m. Eleanor Stuber Saturday, August 24, 2013 4:00 p.m. Bernice Kissel Sunday, August 25, 2013 8:00 a.m. Ebafumia H. Bautista 10:30 a.m. Tim Linnane 12:30 p.m. Raymond Carrero
KEEP IN PRAYER THOSE WHO SERVE AND PROTECT OUR COUNTRY...
Dannielle Carroll Miguel Cruz Jr. Ryan Danielian Paul Kennedy John Klaer Patrick Leamy Stephen Lynch Michael Miller Drake O’Connor De Los Rios Stephen Solon Stephen Wisinski Antonio Worthy Jr.
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THIS AND THAT
It was a beautiful night for a ball game. While
the White Sox found a way to lose the game, we
all had a good time. Fireworks, the wave, an
appearance on the video screen, and the pleas-
ure of each other’s company made for a great
evening. Thanks to all who shepherded our
young guests and to everyone who was able to
attend.
Registration for religious education classes is
taking place now. Come to the rectory between
the hours of nine and four (Monday-Friday) to
register your children. Classes begin on Sep-
tember 8th. Students registered before Septem-
ber 1st can win one of two backpacks filled with
school supplies.
Parish Council members are reminded that
the next Parish Council meeting will take place
on Wednesday, August 28th at 7:00 PM. Scrip-
ture Reflections will commence next Wednes-
day morning, August 21st at 9:00 AM.
Immigration reform is a hot topic in the
Church, civil society, and the United States
Congress. A lot of parishes with heavy immi-
grant populations are actively backing reforms.
Many of the parishes with small numbers of im-
migrants won’t touch the topic with a ten foot
pole. We have a moderate immigrant popula-
tion. We are somewhere in the middle be-
tween the two extremes. The reforms seem to
divide us. I wonder why this is so?
On July 8th Pope Francis visited the island of
Lampedusa. This small island is the destination
for migrants trying to get to Europe from North
Africa. According to the BBC the Pope called
for a reawakening of consciences to counter the
indifference shown to immigrants. The Pope is
very aware of the fact that he is the descendant
of immigrants, just like you are.
In our country the Church has long sup-
ported reforms that include a path to citizen-
ship for those who are here illegally. It contin-
ues to do so. Each Sunday for the next month
one of our prayers of intercession will be for the
reform of immigration laws. Our parish sits in
two congressional districts. Congressman Rush
has supported immigration reforms. Congress-
man Lipinski has not supported them.
On Sunday, September 8th at 12 noon we will
have a brief bilingual prayer service in support
of immigrants and immigration reform in
church. It will be brief because there is Mass at
10:30 and 12:30 that day. Consider joining us
for prayer. What will we pray for? We will
pray that the Congress reform the immigration
laws and that those laws include a path to citi-
zenship.
May God bless us all,
Fr. Ted
Terri Bearson, Vera Cassata, Dan Curley, Elida Diaz, Thomas Ewers, John Klages, Tom Klocek, Dave Krause, William Lynch, Jack Paha, Jeanne Reidy, Richard Skocz, Madeline Tatgenhorst, Bryon Weaver, Natalie Wittmacher
To add a name to this list, a family member needs to call the rec-tory office. After four weeks that person will be taken off the list unless you call the office again. The hospitalized are automatically added to this list when we are aware of their hospitalization.
Music / Hymns / Psalm
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August 17 & 18, 2013
Twentieth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
If Today You Hear God’s Voice,
Harden Not Your Hearts…”
Ent: #563 Sing a New Song
Prep: #389 Open My Eyes
Com: #327 Gift of Finest Wheat
Rec: #375 City of God
REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN
FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Come to the rectory office Monday through Friday,
9:00am—4:00pm to register your children for class.
All students registered before September 1st will be
entered into a raffle for a backpack filled with school
supplies. There will be two winners!
Classes begin September 8, 2013.
** There will be NO REGISTRATION on Friday,
August 30, 2013.
registre a sus niños
Para las clases de educación religiosa
Venga a la rectoria de lunes a viernes
9:00 am—4:00 pm para registrar a sus hijos
Todos los estudiantes registrados antes del-
primero de Septiembre entrarán a una rifa
de una mochila llena de útiles para la escuela.
Habra dos ganadores.
Clases empiezan domingo, septiembre 8 del
2013.
** No va haber registraciones el viernes 30 de
agosto del 2013.
Suffering from the Loss of a Loved One?
Little Company of Mary Hospital, Evergreen Park, of-
fers two support programs for those grieving the loss
of a loved one through death.
For Adults:
LIVING: WHEN A LOVED ONE HAS DIED.
Six consecutive Wednesdays, beginning October 2,
2013 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Support Groups
formed specific to loss and age of participant. Regis-
tration required.
For Children:
THE HEART CONNECTION
Eight Consecutive Mondays, beginning September 16,
2013 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The program is for
children ages 5 to 18 years old who had a loved one
die. Early registration is required.
For information/registration call 708-229-5484.
¿Murio su ser querido?
Conexión del Corazon es un programa de apoyo para
adultos, niños y sus familiars que están en luto por la
muerte de un ser querido. Los grupos de apoyo están
dirigidos por profesionales con educación y experien-
cia en dolor. Ellos guían los niños en actividades crea-
tivas ara ayudarles expresar su dolor y darles la opor-
tunidad de hablar acerca de su ser querido. Mientras
los niños están en sus grupos los adultos están en su
propio grupo de apoyo. Los grupos comienzan el lu-
nes el 16 de Septiembre 2013. Grupos son gratis y es
necesario registrarse. También tenemos cuida de
niños. Para más información, 708-229-4299.
Collection Report August 3 & 4, 2013......................................$2981.46
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20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sat.—Sun. August 17-18, 2013
The fire Jesus wants to give His disciples and to us today is the burning
hope and peace that unites Him to us and energizes us to live out His life.
He says that hope comes at a price, the price of the cross and giving up the
divisions that will remain unless we turn to love the families and friends
that presently separate and divide us from each other and from Him. Thus His peace will come but we have to
work to gain it.
In the Chicago Tribune recently there was an article about a man who lost his daughter in a car accident. He first
wanted to see the driver punished. Gradually, he came to forgive him and wanted him to become a good young
man. He thus gave up his division and provided peace and brotherhood for himself, his family and the young
man. The young man was released from jail and given community service to express his new freedoms. The lat-
ter gained peace and new hope within himself, his family and his former enemy.
For people to gain peace they must give up their fighting with each other, breakdown their divisions within fami-
lies and establish a relation of love and compassion with each other.
In the second reading today, that of the Hebrews, we’re told to run the race that lies before us and to keep our eyes
on Jesus. He knew that the cross was ahead of Him. And beyond it was the joy of His resurrection. The joyful
life he’d have with His Father in heaven was waiting. Thus He encourages us to struggle against sin and divisions
and gain the same joy and peace He would achieve. He struggled Himself but succeeded to enter the home of his
Father.
Jeremiah in the first reading suffered by being put in the muddy well. His enemies set divisions but good servants
went to bat for him and pleaded with the king. They gained Jeremiah’s release.
Jesus said “I have come to set the earth on fire.” It’s our heart He wants to inflame. He wants to inspire us to
spread kindness to others, peace among families, and perseverance in gaining his resurrected life. So, keep your
eyes on Jesus and follow His ways. He’s worth it!
Paul M. Asselin
Parishioner
The Sisters of St. Casimir are celebrating their 2013 Founders’ Day, “Summer Celebration”, Saturday, August
24, 2013. Join the Sisters for Liturgy at 9:30am praying for the Beatification of Venerable Mother Maria Kaupas
in their Motherhouse Chapel followed by the “Celebration” of the 106th Anniversary of the SSC Founding fol-
lowed by refreshments in the auditorium. COME and ENJOY the Friendship, Baked Goods/Homemade Bread
Sale, Grab Bag, “Christmas in August”/Jewelry Sale, “Your Beat Bet!
“Something for Everyone”, Kugelis.
GRAND RAFFLE tickets will be available for purchase, 1 ticket for $10.00 or 3 tickets for $25.00. Proceeds sup-
port the Sisters of St. Casimir Retirement Fund. For further information call 773-776-1324. Thank you.
All members of Ministries that begin in the fall, be
sure that you are up to date with your Virtus Bulletins.
www.virtus.org. is the website you need to log onto.
Minister’s Schedule
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday at 4:00 pm
Sunday at 8:00, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm (Spanish)
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday .......... 8:30 am
NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP AND
THE ROSARY 8:10 am on Tuesday.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Parents are required to
attend a Baptismal Preparation class prior to the baptism
of their child. Call the rectory office for dates and times.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements begin by
calling the rectory office for an appointment with our
Pastor. It is our privilege to share your celebration with you.
According to Diocesan policy, preparations are to be made
at least 4 months prior to the desired date.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Individual confes-
sions are heard on Saturdays from 3:00—3:45 pm.
Reconciliation Services are celebrated during the Lenten
and Advent Seasons. Consult the bulletin for specific times
and dates.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND COMMUNION TO THE
HOMEBOUND Our priest or Ministers of Care will gladly serve you. Call
the rectory office to make arrangements.
NEW PARISHIONERS You are most welcome and are asked to come to the
rectory office to register. We are pleased to welcome you
to our St. Denis family.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC? We have an enriching and exciting program called the RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). Contact Fr. Ted at
the rectory office if you would like more information.
HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE Consult the bulletin for the specific dates and times.
RECTORY SECRETARY AND BUSINESS HOURS Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION We have an excellent Religious Education Program for our
Public School Children. For more information call the
rectory office.
Sunday, August 25, 2013 at 10:30 am
Lectors: Bob and Pat Houston
Eucharistic Ministers: team D
Altar Servers: I. Lewis, N. Sullivan and
A. Sullivan
Sunday, August 25, 2013 at 12:30 pm
Lector:
Altar Servers: Luis Martinez, A. Espiricueta, and
A. Marquez
Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 4:00 pm
Lector: Pat Glatz
Eucharistic Ministers: team D
Sunday August 25, 2013at 8:00 am
Lector: Sharon
Eucharistic Ministers: team D
