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Church of the Holy Ghost Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 28 2019
A Catholic Faith Community 254 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, Illinois 60191 www.holyghostparish.org
Upcoming Parish Events
July 30 Deacon Robbie’s Scripture Study
Emmaus Room 7 PM
August 2 Rosary Church 7 PM
Mass Schedule
Monday through Thursday Mass 8:30 AM
Friday Mass or Communion Service 8:30 AM
Saturday 5 PM Sunday 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM
Holy Days of Obligation 8:30 AM, 12:15 PM, 7:00 PM
“The communion of saints goes beyond earthly life, beyond death and endures forever. This union among us goes beyond and continues in the next life; it is a spiritual communion born
in Baptism and not broken by death, but, thanks to the Risen Christ, is destined to find its fullness in eternal life."
— Pope Francis
Welcome to Holy Ghost Parish
Holy Ghost Directory
Parish
Parish Office……….630.860.2975
Parish Fax…………..630.860.9482
Parish website…...www.holyghostparish.org
My Parish App: For Tablet and Smart phone download at myParishApp.com
Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed for lunch 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Rev. John Hornicak, Pastor [email protected] Dino J. Franch, Deacon [email protected] Robbie Lasica, Deacon [email protected]
Theresa Bero, Business Manager [email protected]
Carolyn Niehoff, Music Director [email protected]
Faith Formation
Faith Formation Office………...630.766.1045
Kathy Grant, Director of Faith Formation [email protected]
Parish Mission Statement
We, the members of Holy Ghost Parish, are one body of Roman Catholic
people with diverse gifts and blessings, who share responsibility for the
transformation of ourselves and our world according to the teachings and
example of Jesus Christ.
Fed by the Holy Spirit, we nurture our faith through private prayer, liturgy
and sacraments, through life-long learning and teaching of Gospel values,
and through love and support of each other.
Empowered by the same Spirit, we live our faith in action through the
ministries of service, social justice, evangelization and witness, because all
are called to one and the same goal: unity with God, now and forever.
Amen.
Sacramental Information
Baptism takes place on some Sundays at 12:30 p.m.
Before scheduling your child’s Baptism, you must
attend a preparation class. Call the parish office to
make arrangements.
First Eucharist is celebrated each Spring and is
available to youth who have completed the required
preparation.
Confirmation is celebrated each year and is
available to youth who have completed the required
preparation.
Reconciliation is available Saturdays at 4:00 PM or
by appointment. During the seasons of Advent and
Lent Saturday Reconciliation will begin at 3:00 PM.
A day of Reconciliation is scheduled during Advent
and Lent at the Deanery Church in Elmhurst.
Marriage Diocesan policy requires 6 months
preparation time. Contact the parish office.
RCIA is a process for fully initiating adults into the
Catholic faith. It is for those who have not been
baptized or those who were baptized and/or raised in
another Christian denomination and are now
interested in becoming Catholic. This process is also
for Baptized Catholics who never completed their
initiation through the sacraments of Eucharist and/or
Confirmation. If interested, please contact the Faith
Formation office at 630-766-1045.
Eucharist for the Homebound If you or a
member of your family cannot attend Mass because
of illness or disability, a Minister of Care will bring
Communion to you. Please call the parish office at
630-860-2975 to make arrangements.
Welcome Center
Welcome Center Ministers are able to help you with
the following needs: parish registration, sick visit
request, as well as Sacrament information.
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Readings and Resources
SUNDAY REFLECTION
ASKING FOR HELP
The Beatitudes praise the poor in spirit. One characteristic of those who are poor in spirit is their ability to ask for help; they know when others can provide what they lack. Today’s readings encourage us to practice poverty in spirit by asking God for what we need. What could be more natural than to ask God for good things? God is, after all, the inventor of goodness and the giver of all good things.
Asking God for help puts us in conversation with God. These conversations take many forms. The reading from Genesis shows Abraham bantering with God like a skilled negotiator, while Saint Paul’s letter to the Colossians praises God for answering us even when we don’t deserve it. In Saint Luke’s Gospel, Jesus not only gives us words to use in our conversations with God (the Our Father), but also promises that God always listens to our prayers.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
The pilgrim experience of going by foot to Santiago de Compostella, the shrine of St. James, reached its high point this week at the feast of the Apostle, with tens of thousands of pilgrims on the road. Typically, they cover twelve to twenty miles a day through rough territory. The difficult journey and the often primitive lodging facilities are made bearable by the joy of the pilgrims, their songs and prayers. When their journey is documented properly, they receive the scallop shell, a reminder not only of James the fisherman, but also his call to fish for human beings and to baptize the nations. In the Middle Ages, those who wore this badge on their hats were granted lodging and hospitality wherever they went. Next to the palm, the sign of a Jerusalem pilgrim, the scallop shell was most highly prized.
In the Middle Ages, some people so enjoyed the pilgrim road, although it was filled with discomfort and danger, that they spent most of their lives on the road. Today, some people take up the route for exercise, but are drawn gradually into the spirituality of the journey. As you make your summer travels, always fold in an element of pilgrimage: a long walk through beautiful countryside, a visit to a church, a prayer of gratitude for your journey through life’s hills and valleys.
—James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Come Pray the Rosary
Weekdays 9:00 AM & Thursdays 7:00 PM
Adoration: Monday ~ Friday 7:00 AM ~ 8:00 AM
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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 28, 2019
You were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him
through faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead.
— Colossians 2:12
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-23;
Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42
Tuesday: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-13;
Mt 13:36-43
Wednesday: Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7, 9; Mt 13:44-46
Thursday: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11;
Mt 13:47-53
Friday: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37;
Ps 81:3-6, 10-11b; Mt 13:54-58
Saturday: Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12
Sunday: Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17;
Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-21
The Little Ones
Jim Burrows, the cartoonist behind
The Little Ones, is a Christian artist with
a passion for sharing the Good News of the
Gospel through art that is joyful.
He is a certified catechist at Mission San
Luis Obispo, California, and has a
master’s degree in Pastoral Studies
from Loyola University New Orleans.
He is a permanent deacon for the
Diocese of Monterey.
Please note: Weekday intentions may be
rescheduled due to changes or cancellations.
Monday, July 29 8:30 a.m.
Jerome P. Zienty
Tuesday, July 30 8:30 a.m.
June Dahl - 6 year Anniversary
Wednesday, July 31 8:30 a.m.
Lee Rudy
Thursday, August 1 8:30a.m.
Mason Slowicki Health & Blessings
Friday, August 2 8:30 a.m.
Roy Dahl & John Zdunek
Mass Intention Information
$10 stipend per Mass Intention.
Mass Intention requests, in compliance with the
Decree on Mass Stipends, began on January 1,
2016: There will be one intention for a Mass.
Mass will be offered for all Parishioners in the Parish
on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Holy Thursday,
Easter Vigil, Easter Sunday, and Holy Days of
Obligation. No other intentions will be taken
for the Masses on these days.
Saturday, July 27
5:00 p.m. For the Parishioners of Holy Ghost
living and deceased.
Joyce Perri - 12 year Anniversary
Sunday, July 28
8:30 a.m. Carroll Wienecke
10:30 a.m.
Ignacio Garcia Mercado
And Jesus said to them,
“And I tell you, ask and you will
receive; seek and you will find;
knock and the door will be
opened up to you.”
Luke 11:9
Bulletin Deadlines
Please help the new bulletin editor meet
the deadlines by submitting your bulletin
articles at least two weeks before your event.
Last minute articles may not be able
to be accommodated.
Please note the new email address:
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Give thanksgiving. I begin by giving God thanks for all the things I’m grateful for today. I allow my mind to wander as I reflect on the ways God has blessed me on this particular day. I allow big things and small things to arise—everything from the gift of my faith, to the gift of my marriage, to the easy commute to work today.
Ask for the Spirit. Next, I want to look at the moments in my day when I did not act so well. However, before doing so, I ask God to fill me with his Spirit so that the Spirit can lead me through this difficult soul-searching. Otherwise, I’m liable to hide in denial, wallow in self-pity, or seethe in self-loathing.
Review and recognize failures. I look back at my day and ask the Lord to point out to me the moments when I have failed in big ways or small. I take a sobering look at the mistakes I’ve made this day.
Ask for forgiveness and healing. If I have sinned, I ask God to forgive me and set me straight again. If I have not sinned but simply made a mistake, I ask for healing of any harm that might have been done. I ask for help to get over it and move on. I also ask for wisdom to discern how l might better handle such tricky moments in the future.
Pray about the next day. I ask God to show me how tomorrow might go. I imagine the things I’ll be doing, the people I’ll see, and the decisions I’ll be mulling over. I ask for help with any moments I foresee that might be difficult. I especially ask for help in moments when I might be tempted to fail in the way I did today. To help me remember the five steps, I like to use a 5-Rs mnemonic:
Relish the moments that went well and
all of the gifts I have today.
Request the Spirit to lead me through
my review of the day.
Review the day.
Repent of any mistakes or failures.
Resolve, in concrete ways, to live
tomorrow well.
The Ignatian Examen
Our Sanctuary Lamp
Our sanctuary lamp is a 7-day candle that is always lit above the tabernacle. If you would like to contribute $20 to the cost of the weekly candle we will print a “Thank You” in the bulletin. You are also welcome to make the donation in memory of a loved one or loved ones. The Sanctuary Lamp envelopes are available in the narthex. Please include a note that states how you would like your name and/or the names for memorials printed. Names will be printed in the bulletin in the order in which they are received, either in the collection or at the office.
From Emily Parks
In Honor of Amira Panomitros
Financial Giving to Holy Ghost
Food for the Banquet
$50 is needed each weekend for hosts and wine. If you would like to help cover the costs, drop your donation with your choice of date into the collection basket. The Food for the Banquet envelopes are available in the narthex.
From The Perri Family
In Memory of Joyce Perri
The following dates are open for donations:
All of October
November 9/10,16/17, 23/24
November 30/December 1
December 7/8, 21/22
Servers for August 3 and 4
Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:30 am Sunday 10:30 am
Adults servers
monitor their
own schedule.
Cole Mencini
Thomas Lasica
Kaelyn Hargadon
Giselle Castillo
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CMAA Pledge Report for Holy Ghost: PARISH GOAL: $52,300
AMOUNT PLEDGED: $55,855 AMOUNT PAID: $43,370 REMAINING BALANCE: $12,486
A Prayer For Our Church
Heavenly Father, in every age, you have been our refuge. Yet again and still, we stand before you asking for your protection on your Holy Church. We place our Church in your hands, for without you we can do nothing. May Jesus, our High Priest and true compass, continue to lead her in every thought and action to be an instrument of justice, a source of consolation, a sacrament of unity, and a manifestation of your faithful covenant. For the victims of abuse and their families, pour out your healing and your peace. For the leaders of your Church, pour out your Spirit to guide them and inspire their decisions. For those who have followed your call to serve you and your people in holiness, sustain them by your grace. For all the faithful who are searching for answers, embrace them with your love, restore their trust, console them with your clear Gospel message, and renew them with your sacraments. We ask this in the name of your Son and our Brother, and through the Holy Spirit, who lives and reigns with you forever and ever. Amen.
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Vocations Prayer
AIR FORCE:
MAJ Patty Calabrese
MAJ Mary Dones
LT COL Anthony Calabrese
1st LT Joseph Piscopo
2nd LT Joshua Jalowiec
SSGT Robert W. Dones
SSGT Timothy Latvis
ARMY:
COL Jeffrey K. Klotz
CWO4 Anderson Mann
LTC Robert Bowen
LTC Grace Gallagher
PVT Steven Badgley
PVT Ian Schauchuk
COAST GUARD:
CPO Dale Janetka
MARINE CORPS:
CAPT Edward W. Miller
LCPL David Lozeau
PVT Cameron Andresen
PVT Billy Termine
Peter Bush
NAVY:
CAPT Thomas Zwolfer
LT Nicholas Lucania
IT2 Christopher Wilder
ENS Matthew Starsiak
Ryan James Ruizol
Pray for Our Military
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for
the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.
Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests. Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments. Help our priests to be strong in their vocation. Set their souls on fire with love for your people. Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom. Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel. Allow them to experience joy in their ministry. Help them to become instruments of your divine grace. We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest. Amen.
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DEEPEN YOUR FAITH
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO CHECK OUT THE
VARIETY OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT THE KIOSK
AT THE WELCOME CENTER WHICH INCLUDES:
Since the fall of our first parents, humanity has been tempted to mistrust the love that God the Father has for us. Scripture scholar Dr. Tim Gray takes us on a journey that addresses the pervasive misconceptions that God is quick to anger, that the God of the Old and New Testaments are different, and that God doesn’t have a merciful heart for us. You will see that you can trust our heavenly Father, who is truly one with his Son.
100 Catholic Things to Do Before You Die by Earl Higgins
The demands of modern society often create distance between Catholics and their cultural heritage. Earl J. Higgins offers ways to embrace Catholic influences in everyday life. Suggestions range from such simple activities as putting a “Keep Christ in Christmas” bumper sticker on your car to more devout practices, including lighting an Advent wreath or making the Sign of the Cross in times of trial and joy. In addition, Higgins provides historical backgrounds on multiple Catholic holidays. It is more than a bucket list - it is a guide to growing your faith.
A copy of this book is available at the Wood Dale Public Library.
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Now being offered for the 2019/2020 year in our Faith Formation Program…
Preschool ! We are offering an introduction to our faith to the little ones ages 3-5.
(Potty-trained is a must, please.)
We offer an immersive learning environment for your child to meet Jesus through stories, activities,
song and play. We strongly encourage you to come witness this awakening to our faith with your child.
While parent attendance is not mandatory, how wonderful would it be to see the light of Jesus being
kindled in your child. You would then have opportunity to discuss during the week the experience
you shared together at Faith Formation class.
For more information call Kathy Grant @ 630-766-1045 or Frannie Hargadon @ 630-766-4508.
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Knights of Columbus
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Father John, the Holy Ghost CCW and the Knights of Columbus are working together to coordinate Mass
or Communion services to be held at The Radcliff Senior Living Center on Irving Park Road in Wood Dale.
The service will be held every Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 p.m., on the fifth floor, in the auditorium.
Volunteers to serve are welcome.
If you would like to assist our elderly brothers and sisters who are residents there,
please call either Peggy Gisburne at 630-595-4302
or Joe Alcozer at 630-595-2592.
Thank you for your consideration of this ministry and for your prayers.
“For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body…”
Romans 12: 13a
VIGIL OPPORTUNITY in WOOD DALE
Advantage Medical at 203 E. Irving Park Road
Saturdays 6:30 am – noon
If you are willing to sign up for an hour
on a Saturday between 10 am and noon,
please call John Rudy at 719-332-0471.
Our mission is to call to action pro-life individuals
for prayer and peaceful vigils to end abortion.
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Opportunities within the Diocese
“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be firm, steadfast, always fully devoted to the work of the Lord,
knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” 1 Corinthians 15:58
The Diocese of Joliet is seeking to hire a full-time Finance Consultant/Auditor who performs parish financial and operational reviews, assists parishes and business managers with financial matters, and compiles and analyzes annual par-ish financial reports. The Finance Consultant/Auditor performs internal audits of diocesan agencies and will complete various finance office projects. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Performs financial and operational reviews of parish financial records for accuracy and compliance with diocesan policies and procedures. Prepares audit reports to document audit findings and makes recommendations to improve performance to the pastor and parish finance council • Responsible for the parishes’ adherence and use of the accounting system by being well versed in the software and a resource for the parishes. This includes providing guidance and support for year-end closings, parish financial statements, payroll interface, trouble-shooting, and onsite/remote training for parish staff • Assists with analysis of annual parish financial reports to better understand financial performance, trends and identify areas of opportunity • Assists parishes and schools with accounting and administrative matters to ensure compliance with diocesan policies relating to payroll taxes, human resources, insurance, etc. • Assists with internal audits of diocesan agencies to ensure compliance with diocesan policies and safeguard of assets • Assists with the calculation of parish assessments including the communication and implementation at the parishes • Works directly with and supports the Director of Parish Finance, Auditing, Consulting • Must support the mission, philosophy, objectives and policies of the Roman Catholic Church and the Diocese of Joliet OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Completes various finance office projects as assigned, including analysis of the diocesan cost structure • Benchmarking for parishes and schools • Performs additional duties as required QUALIFICATIONS Must have a bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting or finance with several years of accounting experience. Previous experience with auditing and preparation of financial statements is desirable. Knowledge of accounting software (ParishSoft is a plus) and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access required. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual in Spanish a plus. WORKING CONDITIONS This is a full-time exempt position with benefits. Normal work week Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Some evening and weekend meetings or work may be required. Will travel to diocesan parishes to conduct audits with overnight stays being very rare. Qualified and interested applicants please email cover letter, resume and salary requirement to: [email protected].
The Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus is seeking a full-time Director of Music. The Cathedral is the liturgical heart of the Diocese of Joliet, located in the collar counties just West and South of Chicago. The Cathedral parish is a large vibrant community consisting of over 2200 families enriched by a 100+ year proud heritage. Preferred candidate will have a degree (Master’s level preferred) in Organ/Keyboard, Sacred Music, or equivalent experience. The candidate will accompany, lead, and prepare appropriate music for both diocesan and parish liturgies and involve multiple choirs, ensembles, and instrumentalists. Diocesan liturgies (approximately twelve per year) would need music choices suitable for the digni-ty of such events held within a Cathedral church. Parish liturgies 4-5 per weekend) would need music choices that promote the full and active participation of the Assembly. The candidate needs to be able to embrace the full breath of the Church’s sacred music from the most traditional hymns to contemporary Catholic music. The parish responsibilities include weddings, funerals, sacramental liturgies, weekly grade school liturgies, and holy days. The candidate must be a practicing Catholic, able to work well in a collaborative environment, and be comfortable empowering others in ministry. Salary is commensurate with experience and education, including full diocesan benefits. Please send résumé to: Very Rev. William G. Dewan at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus located at 604 N. Raynor Ave. Joliet, IL 60435 or [email protected]
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manhattan is looking for a part-time Business Manager. This position reports directly to the Pastor, performing financial reporting duties of the parish in accordance with Diocesan Policies and Guidelines. Other responsibilities include assisting with personnel and parish stewardship-related-duties. Potential candidate should be computer literate, have experience in Accounting, have an associate’s or undergraduate degree in Business or a related field with 5 years of Business or Church related experience. We are looking for a person of faith, committed to helping the Church fulfill its mission. This is a part-time position with up to 29 hours of work. Interested candidates, please email your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]. Contact Nancy Siemers at Diocese of Joliet for more information at (815) 221-6197.
