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August 26, 2018

From the Heart

21 st Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Florian Parish13145 S. Houston Avenue

Chicago IL 60633

PHONE: (773) 646-4877FAX: (773) 646-5965

Rev. David J. Simonetti, Pastor

PARISH STAFF:

Peg Gadus - Business Manager

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

WEEKDAYMASSES: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 am

VIGIL MASS: Saturday: 4:00 pm

SUNDAYMASSES: 8:00 am (English)

9:45 am (English) 11 :30 am (Spanish)

CONFESSIONS: Saturdays: 3:00 - 3:30 pm

BAPTISMS: 4th Sunday of the month.

Arrangements must be made in advance.

MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made

personally and six months in advance.

REGISTRATION: New parishioners are

always welcome and may register at the

Rectory.

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USHERS

September 2018

4:00 PM C. Cowperthwaite, E. Pindara,T. Zalewski, N. Zalewski

8:00 AM T. Gibson, T. Nester, M. Noworyta

9:45 AM E. Lihota, G. Slusarczyk,T. Baker, M. Gasior

11:30 AM R. Manriquez, J. Gonzalez,M. Suarez, R. Ortiz

READERS

September 2018

4:00 PM J. Struzik8:00 AM R. Kopaczewski9:45 AM A. Bonczek

11:30 AM M. Suarez

ALTAR SERVERSSATURDAY, September 1

4:00 PM A. Bonczek

SUNDAY, September 28:00 AM J. Wojtas9:45 AM A. Shea

11:30 AM D. Ranos

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

September 2018

4:00 PM M. CowperthwaiteD. KarczewskiP. O’Rourke

8:00 AM C. BozovicJ. GibbonsK. Gibson

9:45 AM D. LenckosP. MaccagnanoC. Ranos

11:30 AM A. DavilaR. Oseguera

CANTORS

SATURDAY, September 14:00 PM Michelle

SUNDAY, September 28:00 AM Laurie9:45 AM Judy

Week of August 26 ­ September 1The Tabernacle Candle will be lit this week in memory of

Ken Baker ­ FamilyThe Gifts of Bread & Wine are donated this week in memory of

Ken Baker ­ Family

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Weekend, August 25 & 264:00 PM Walter & Doreen Lenckos

45th Wedding Anniversary8:00 AM + Luis Kozlowski Jr. ­ Family9:45 AM + Freida & Ted Nawracaj ­ Irene Nawracaj

11:30 AM + Herman Periera ­ Family

Monday, August 278:00 AM For the Parishioners

Tuesday, August 288:00 AM + Victor Campagnolo ­ Sons & Daughters­in­law

Wednesday, August 298:00 AM For the Parishioners

Thursday, August 308:00 AM For the Parishioners

Friday, August 318:00 AM + Violet Yager ­ Mr. & Mrs. B. Bugajski

Saturday, September 18:00 AM + Marina Soto ­ Jay & Bobbie4:00 PM + Bob Karczewski ­ Family

Sunday, September 28:00 AM + Helen Aniol ­ Mr. & Mrs. Victor Hein & Daughters9:45 AM + Connie Rolek Grzyb ­ Rolek Family

11:30 AM For the Parishioners

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We pray for...

Loretta Borowski, Michael Boston, GrantBradtke, Kevin Chocholek, Ricky & CindyCholipski, Austin Cichy, Philip Corich, MartinCovarrubias, Mary Lou Cowperthwaite, Dorita De Cardona,David Donahue, Catherine Drilling, Rosie Dunmore,Marietta Falbo, Laurie Ferry, Charlotte Frjelich, Bob Frjelich,Tom Gadus, Irma Garcia, Allysa Garcia, Yesenia Guajardo,Rosa Guadalupe Guajardo, Sara Janet Guzman, MaryannHenney, Tristan Hirosky, Baby Ian, Tony Jackson, CharleneJones, Edward Kawa, Larry Kawa, Karen Kil, Bob Konecek,Martha Kowalkowski, Kelly Kozloski, Helen Larson, JohnLarson, Beth Lasseter, Thomas J. Lohr, Hector Maya,Joseph B. Mistarz, Jr., Ricardo Morales, GenovevaNateras, Policarpo Naya, Shirley Ostrowski, FeliciaPancer, D. J. Plys, James Rago, John Rosmanitz, JoShanahan, Lillian Smierciak, Alfonso Soto, Linda Stannish, Lynn& Dwayne Tempe, Chestine Trzupek, Asunción Villalpondo,Rita Wilck, Dianne Williams, Stanley Wrona, Sr., Residentsof Hammond ­ Whiting Care Center and Residents ofDolton Health Care Center and Residents of BurnhamTerrace.

We pray for the homebound, sick and hospitalized. If your name appearsin the above list and you no longer wish to be included due to recovery,please contact the Rectory at (773) 646­4877.

2018Mass

Book

There are quite a few Masses available in

the 201 8 Mass Book. Please stop by the

rectory to reserve your Masses.

Monday ­ August 27 ­ St. MonicaReading 2 Thessalonians 1:1­5, 11­12Gospel Matthew 23:13­22

Tuesday ­ August 28 ­ St. AugustineReading 2 Thessalonians 2:1­3a, 14­17Gospel Matthew 23:23­26

Wednesday ­ August 29 ­ The Passion ofSt. John the Baptist

Reading 2 Thessalonians 3:6­10, 16­18Gospel Mark 6:17­29

Thursday ­ August 30Reading 1 Corinthians 1:1­9Gospel Matthew 24:42­51

Friday ­ August 31Reading 1 Corinthians 1:17­25Gospel Matthew 25:1­13

Saturday ­ September 1Reading 1 Corinthians 1:26­31Gospel Matthew 25:14­30

Sunday ­ September 2 ­ 22nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeReading I Deuteronomy 4:1­2, 6­8Reading II James 1:17­18, 21b­22, 27Gospel Mark 7:1­8, 14­15, 21­23

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

BE SURE TO JOIN US FOR OURFAMILY MASS AT 9:45 AM!

If you are new to the parish, stop in the rectory to register.

Anyone interested inrenting Konsowski Hall,

please call the rectory formore information.

ST. FLORIAN CHURCHis back on Facebook

Information and events will be posted on the

Florian Hegewisch user page.

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CCDRegistration

Registration for our Religious EducationProgram (CCD) will begin in July at therectory on Tuesdays, Wednesdays andThursdays from 2:00pm until 5:30pm.Call the rectory at (773) 646-4877 formore information.

RCIA ­ The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

Who are the People Who Join our Church Today?

Young people who are planning to marry in theCatholic church are a major part of the group thatenters this program. At this time in their lives, theseyoung couples wish to share their faith lives andvalues by establishing a religious base for thisrelationship.

Young parents who are expecting their first child,or parents who may have a child starting schooloften find this to be the right time to join a faithcommunity that will help them find God in theirlives and expand their moral values.

People who were baptized but never felt relatedto a religion. These people feel it is time to enterinto a personal relationship with God.

People who have not been baptized, for whateverreason feel that now is the time to begin a journeywith God. As they interact with their Catholic neigh-bors they realize there is something missing in theirlives that needs to be fulfilled. They are attractedto the Catholic Church and the family atmospherethat is offered.

People who have experienced grief and tragedy intheir lives are now seeking to understand it. So oftenwe hear people say, "I have a Catholic friend orneighbor who went through the same thing that I amgoing through and their faith seemed to sustain andcomfort them. I want to find a faith like that."

People from all backgrounds are seeking God in theirlives. We all look for answers for Life and Death questionsto questions about God and ourselves.

Whatever your reason we welcome you to join us inbecoming a Catholic through the RCIA program.

The Rite of Christian Initiation ofAdults is a programby which the Catholic Church welcomes new membersinto its communal life. The RCIA program is a livingexperience of the church, and NOT just a series ofclassesto teach you about Christianity. There are discussionsabout the facts of the faith. These sessions are only onepart of the experience of living the faith. This programallows you to learn and share with others who are onthe same journey-living the faith with members of theChurch. For more information about the RCIA program,please contact the rectory at (773) 646-4877.

“We become saints not by violently overcomingour own weakness, but by letting the Lord giveus the strength and purity ofGod’s Spirit in exchangefor our weakness and misery"

Thomas Merton

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NEW ST. FLORIAN PARISH COUNCILFORMING.

What is a parish council?

PARISH COUNCIL IN CANON LAW.

Can. 512 §1 . A pastoral council consists ofmembers ofthe Christian faithful who are in full communion withthe Catholic Church—clerics, members of institutesof consecrated life, and especially laity —who aredesignated in a manner determined by the diocesanbishop.

§2. The Christian faithful who are designated to apastoral council are to be selected in such a way thatthey truly reflect the entire portion of the people ofGodwhich constitutes the diocese, with considerationgiven to the different areas of the diocese, socialconditions and professions, and the role which theyhave in the apostolate whether indi-vidually or joinedwith others.

C. 514 §1 . A pastoral council possesses only a con-sultative vote.

I will begin forming a new Parish (Pastoral) Councilhere at St. Florian. It will be, as expressed in CanonLaw shown, made up – and reflective – of the whole ofthose who worship the Lord in this particular Catholiccommunity (including different cultural gifts, ages,etc.). Members serve for a period in a consultativerole to the pastor, prayerful discerning and advisinghim of the needs of the parish and how to carry outthe VISION. It will be organized and structured ac-cording to set norms for our Archdiocese, includingthe positions of President and Secretary. The Councilshall meet quarterly between the months of Septemberthru May (about 4 times).

If you would like to be considered for this, or wouldlike to recommend someone possessing the neededgifts please fill out the form below and hand it to meafter Mass.

Fr. David J. Simonetti

Name of person to be considered for New Parish

(Pastoral) Council and Phone Number:

_______________________________________

( )________________________________

PLEASE PRINT

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St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box $132.00The Society ofSt. Vincent de Paul is an internationalCatholic organization of lay persons, founded in 1833by Frederic Ozanam and his companions. In the spiritof justice and charity, its members seek to help thosewho are in need.

MARK YOUR CALENDARAug 26 Holy Name GolfOuting

Summer Tree - Crown Point, IN 8:30am

Aug 28 Pantry Setup (KH) 9:00am

Aug 29 Big Pantry (KH) 3:30pm

Sep 9 Rosary Ladies Sodality (KH) 1 :30pm

Service Members:

Eugene Zmija, U.S Air Force ­ SgtEric L. Abram, U.S. Air Force ­ AaronAlvarez, U.S Navy ­ MSgt James Ritchie, U.S.Air Force ­ Capt. Christopher Conner, U.S. MarineCorps ­ Sgt. Michael Marszalek, U.S. Army ­Robert A. Islas, Jr., U.S Navy ­ Capt. Lisa Klekowski,US. Army ­ PFC Patrick Paskiewicz, U.S. Army­ Petty Officer Second Class Laura A Tomczak,U.S. Navy ­ Master Sgt. Christopher Saberniak,U.S. Air Force ­ A1C Nicolaos Hofbauer, U.S.Air Force ­ Sgt. Ernest Silva, U.S. Marine Corps­ Jonathan Daniel Ladowski, U.S. Marine Corps­ Walter Michael Davila, U.S. Navy

If you know of a family member who is no longer serving, please contact theRectory at 646­4877 so they may be removed from this prayer list.

Please Remember Your ParishWhy not consider serving your parish as it has servedyou? When making your final arrangements, pleaseremember our Church in your will.

WEEKLY OFFERINGSAugust 18 & 19, 2018

Sunday Collections Amount

4:00pm Mass $ 749.00

8:00am Mass $ 551 .51

9:45am Mass $ 586.61

11 :30am Mass $ 409.00

Mailed Donations $ 112.00

Votives $ 125.60

Actual Received $ 2,533.62

vs Budgeted Goal -$ 4,500.00

Deficit ­$1,966.38

Assumption $ 637.00

Mission Co-op $ 359.75

Energy $ 95.00

Parish Needs $ 24.00

Building Improvement $ 99.00

Maintenance $ 76.00

Please don’t forget us

during your summer

activities! With

graduations, family

reunions, picnics, vacations and all of the other summer

plans you and your family may have, please be sure to

keep current with your contributions to the Parish while

you are away. We wish everyone a very blessed, safe and

happy summer.

SummertimeEnergy Expenses:

Please be mindful whenusing your Energyenvelopes during thesummer months. As we allknow, running the airconditioning can lead to a very costly electric bill.Please be as generous as you are able so that we maycontinue to provide a cool and comfortable Churchthis summer.

The Daughters of Isabella, Circle 859, will meeton September 4th at 1 :00pm in the St. ColumbaSocial Center. The next meeting will be held onOctober 2nd. For more information, please contactBernice Scallon at (773) 677-7580.

TO ALL WHO CELEBRATEWhether visitors, long-time residentsor newly arrived in the Parish, we

Thank God for you.

If you are not registered,or there is a change in your address,

or telephone number,please fill out the form and place it in oneof our collection baskets or mail it to

the Rectory

Thank You

Name: _____________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________

Address: _____________________________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Please CheckOne:

___NewParishioner ___NewPhone Number

___NewAddress ___Moving, Remove

fromRegister

MemorialsAnd Gifts ofRemembrance

Youmay remember your deceased loved ones in thefollowing ways:

DonationDailyMasses $ 10

Tree ofLife Gold Leaf $ 100Small Stone $ 500Large Stone $1 ,000

The Tabernacle Candlewill be lit inmemory of. . . $ 10

The Gifts ofBread andWineare donated inmemory of. . . $ 15

Please remember St. Florian Parishin your estate planning

YourGift, Your Parishwww.parishgift.org

Mission Statement ofSt. Florian Parish Pastoral Council

St. Florian Parish Pastoral Council is a group ofparishioners who work together with the pastor toact as a consultative body for the parish. Ourmission is to build a prayerful, evangelizing andwelcoming spirit for the benefit of the faithcommunity.

MISSION STATEMENT of ST. FLORIAN PARISH

We are Roman Catholics of prayer, service and long-standing tradition guided by thespirit to meet the direct needs of out parishioners and neighboring community in ademanding social environment. We strive to achieve a sense of justice, responsibility,prayerfulness, communication and unity by providing:

• All individuals the opportunity of receiving sacraments• The proper educational environment ­ spiritually, morally, academically• A channel for corporal works of mercy• A time and place for social gathering and fellowship

Our goals and objectives will be accomplished through encouraging active participationin dialogue, evangelization, stewardship, prayer and love.

Worship

Altar ServersChoirs, Cantors & MusiciansMinisters ofCommunionLiturgy CommitteeMinistry ofCare

Ministry ofConsolationMinistry ofLectorsFaith Sharing GroupsUshers & GreetersBible Study

Education andAdult Formation

Baptismal PreparationR.C.I.A.

Parish Pastoral CouncilReligious Education

Evangelization Committee

Service

Finance CouncilSt. Vincent de Paul

Parish Organizations

Holy Name SocietyKnights ofColumbusDaughters of IsabellaLadies Rosary Sodality