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Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 November 3, 2019

St. Alphonsus Catholic Church 210 E. Logan, Lemont

Parish Office Center 630-257-2414 Fax 630-257-2476 Religious Ed. Office 630-257-2371 School Office 630-783-2220 20W145 Davey Road Website: www.st-als.org E-mail: [email protected]

Business Hours: Monday through Thursday: 8 am - 4 pm

Friday: 8 am - 2 pm

Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 pm Vigil Mass

Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am and 11:00 am Sunday evening Tri-Parish: 5:00 pm

(at Ss. Cyril & Methodius)

Weekday Mass Schedule November 1– November 30

Monday – Friday 7:30 am St. Alphonsus Parish Chapel

Holy Days to be announced

Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesdays 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Chapel

Sacramental Life Reconciliation

Saturdays 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm or by appointment

Baptism

Baptisms are usually celebrated the second and third Sundays of every month.

No Baptisms during Lent

Marriage Prospective bride and groom must be

registered parishioners for at least 6 months before a wedding date may be scheduled

Sick and Homebound

Contact the office, 257-2414, to receive a visit from a Minister of Care

ST. ALPHONSUS C A T H O L I C

C O M M U N I T Y Est. 1867

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 3, 2019

Those We Remember

All Souls’ Day November 2, 2019

October 2018 – October 2019

David Nenn Cynthia Rex Fran Berst Betty Gurzynski Sandy Dvorak Lorraine Freehauf John E. Ruppert Kathleen Ferguson Patricia Copeland Edward Uram II Dolores (Lorry) Clyne Ronald Nagel, Jr. Irene Koski Sandra (Sandy) Johnson Tony Goode George Dvorak Susan Shaw Chester (Terry) Polejewski Stephen Barks Diane Stachovic Bridget McNamara Rhona Cundiff Timothy Brunette David Niklewicz Daniel Wohead Donald Porowinski Joseph Criscione Daniel Baran, Sr.

Gregory Gorski

“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon them”


From Father Brian’s Desk

St. Alphonsus Catholic Church

Parish Registration

Everyone 18 years and older should register for the parish.

To register, please call the Office Center at 257-2414 or

you can register online at www.st-als.org

Parish Staff Pastor

Fr. Brian Ardagh Associate Pastor Fr. Tom Hoffman

Resident Fr. Robert Rohrich Weekend Celebrant

Fr. Lou Zake Diaconal Ministry Deacon Gib Ende

Deacon Bill Lubben Deacon Terry McGuire

Deacon Dan Rittenhouse Director of Religious Education

Kevin Cody Admin. Assistant for Religious Ed.

Lynn Houser School Principal

Robert Priest Pastoral Associate Linda O’Connor

Office Coordinators Barbara Betley

Melanie Terrazas Accountant Carol Levas

Music Director Joseph Martorano

SPRED: Carol Levas

Parish Pastoral Council Members

Mike Bruno Bill Doherty Diane Kaye

Deborah Kornacker Sharon Kostes

Roy Tam Terese Turner

James Zuccarelli

RenewMyChurch:ReceivingtheWillofGod All parishioners of our Lemont Parish Grouping are invited to attend an Announcement Meeting on Friday,November8that7:00p.m. , at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church. Bishop Andrew Wypych will host the meeting and share the outcome of this week’s RMC Commission and Presbyteral Council meetings, where they will have determined the best future structure for our parishes. As a reminder, our Lemont Grouping Feedback & Discernment Team presented to the Executive Committee of the Renew My Church Commission a feedback summary report on Oct. 22nd. It was a very good discussion about the local realities of our parishes and communities. Following that presentation: The Executive Committee forms a recommendation for the full Renew My Church Commission. The Commission convenes and discusses the recommendation, ensuring that the Grouping Team’s feedback and the foundational principles for structural viability and vitality have been fully considered. Per Canon Law (i.e., Church law), the Commission forwards the recommendation to the Presbyteral Council (an elected body of priests) for their consultation with Cardinal Cupich. The Cardinal discusses the recommendation with the Presbyteral Council and after this consultation, the Cardinal makes a inal decision. Please continue to pray for Cardinal Cupich, our bishops, the Presbyteral Council, our Lemont Grouping of St. Alphonsus Church, Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church, St. James Church, St. Patrick Church, St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick School, Ss. Cyril & Methodius School and the lay faithful who are leading the work of renewal within our Archdiocese.

ChurchUnderRepair… For the past few weeks, we’ve had equipment and scaffolding located around our St. Alphonsus Church bell tower. We are in the process of repairing the masonry of the bell tower and other areas of the church. The necessary repairs will probably be completed by the end of the month. We ask for your patience as we continue to improve our beautiful St. Alphonsus Church building! AnointingoftheSickMassI just wanted to offer a inal reminder that our annual Lemont Catholic AnointingoftheSickMass will be held at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church on Saturday,Nov.9that11:00a.m.. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick can be offered to anyone with chronic illness, those who are scheduled for surgery, those dealing with emotional challenges or older persons, even if they are not suffering from a serious illness. Anyone who would like to receive the sacrament of healing is invited to attend.


Welcome Guests and Visitors. . . We’re so glad that you’re here and invite you to join us in thanksgiving for God’s action in our lives. Our goal is to provide a spiritual home where all are welcome, where the healing, reconciling, liberating love of God flows through us to all people. In this way, we believe that the Church is the sacrament of God’s saving presence in the world.

“Please come to Mass early enough not to disrupt. Leave late enough not to insult (the Mass does not end until the final blessing).

Worship reverently enough not to distract. Dress proudly enough not to offend.”

Pray for our Team:

Fr. Brian Robert Priest

Deacon Terry McGuire Jackie Chiaramonte

Stephanie Kula Paul Malak

Carol Ricken

RENEW MY

CHURCH

Helpful Outreach for People seeking Employment (HOPE) Ministry Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Location: St. Elizabeth Seton, Orland Hills, IL (O’Mara Hall) There will be three presentations on the following topics: Networking Methods, Hidden Jobs,

and Career Transition/Transferrable Skills The HOPE Employment Support Ministry meets monthly and provides job search guidance for the unemployed and those in career transition. Meetings include a review of each attendee’s status and speakers who address various job search topics.

HOPE is open to the public, free of charge and we invite job seekers, employers and HOPE Alumni.

JOURNEY OF HOPE THANKS ST. ALPHONSUS We are a ministry in both this parish and at Calvary. We have members of our team who belong to various churches in the area. St. Alphonsus has a reputation for generosity, and that was on display at our Bake Sale fundraiser last Sunday. We had a huge selection of baked goods donated, and generous donations for those goods… to the tune of nearly $1,000. It was the final purchase made by Fr. Brian for his nieces that put us over the $1,000 mark. With these funds, we will be able to broaden our offerings at our monthly support group gatherings, and will give us the ability to better respond to material needs of cancer patients and caregivers in our community. Thank you, and God bless you for your support and prayers.


Religious Education Update

Kevin Cody, DRE, 630-257-2371, [email protected], www.st-als.org/rel-edu

NO SESSIONS THIS WEEK… NOV. 3RD & 6TH. FIRST RECONCILATION PARENT MEETING Tuesday, 11/12 at 7:00 P.M. in the Church Hall All parents of children preparing for the sacrament (RE, St. Al’s/St. Pat’s, Everest Academy) are expected to attend to discuss the preparation and celebration of the sacrament of Reconciliation.

CLASSROOM HAPPENINGS Our 2nd Graders have begun their preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. To illustrate the reality of Jesus taking all of humanity’s sin upon himself on the cross (even up to today) so that we might live, Mrs. Christine’s class nailed their sins to a cross.

IT’S A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE It’s funny how RE sessions and going to Mass can seem like an inconvenience, yet we put up with so much more when it comes to sports and other activities. Is going to RE and Mass just another activity amongst many? KEEPING YOUR KIDS CATHOLIC TIP Whether or not one remains Catholic as an adult is determined by whether the individual attended Mass as a child and teenager, finds a recent Pew Forum poll. Says Archbishop Donald Wuerl, “Adolescence is a critical time in religious development…We have to help young people and their parents appreciate the importance of going to weekly Mass so teenagers know Jesus is there for them now and always.” The Executive Summary of the study can be read at http://pewforum.org/docs/?DocID=409. A child attending RE class is not the same as attending Mass. Please do not drop your child off for RE then attend Mass without your child. Although he may not seem to be paying attention, learning and faith- building are taking place. Allow her to feel that she belongs to the worshipping community of St. Alphonsus.


Let’s Fill the Shelves… Food Pantry Update According to the Bethany Lutheran website, the pantry is in regular need of: cereal, peanut butter, jelly, tuna, canned chicken/ham, spam, rice, instant potatoes, hamburger/tuna helper, canned mixed vegetables, canned fruit, salad dressing, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, juice, tea bags, canned chili, spaghetti-o’s, sugar, flour, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, bar soap, toothpaste and paper towels. (The pantry has an ample supply of canned grean beans/peas, tomato soup, mac and cheese, ramen).

Weekly Offering October 26 & October 27

Week’s Need $ 12,869.00 Sunday Collection $ EFT $ Surplus (Deficit) $ Fiscal Year to Date Surplus (Deficit) $ Last Year’s Weekly Collection $

The numbers were not available at the time of publication and will be included at a later date.

Thank you for your support of our parish

Lemont Catholic Anoin ng of the Sick Bilingual Mass

On Saturday, November 9th SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish will

celebrate the Anointing of the Sick at the 11 AM Mass. This will be a bilingual (English-Polish) Mass. We extend an invitation to those in our Lemont Catholic Family who feel that the Celebration of Anointing will provide help for them in sickness and in the aging of their bodies. In the past, the anointing was done near the time of death. Theology today understands anointing as the Sacrament of the Sick rather than at the time of approaching death. The Anointing of the Sick is the prayer of Christ and His Church for the physical and spiritual health of the sick person. Who may be anointed? A sick person may be anointed before he/she

undergoes surgery, whether or not the surgery is serious.

Persons with chronic illness. Older persons, even if they are not suffering from

dangerous illness. Mentally disabled persons and chemically

dependent persons. A sick child may be anointed in order to be

comforted and uplifted by the Sacrament. After the Mass, there will be a luncheon for all those who attend in the Parish Life Building meeting room. In order for us to prepare for this luncheon, we ask that you RSVP by calling Trish at 630-257-2776 or emailing her at [email protected] before Wednesday, October 30. We hope you can join us for food and fellowship!


The Women’s Center Bulletin Announcement for November, 2019 We celebrate Thanksgiving during November. This is an appropriate time for us to thank God for the many people who have helped us in our work of serving mothers and babies in difficult pregnancies. We could

not do this without your help. Our Christmas Wreath Sale is on the weekends of Nov. 30 and Dec.1 and Dec. 7 and 8. If a Parish or Respect Life Group would like to help contact Terry Jones at [email protected] or phone 773-794-1313. We also need strong men to help unload and deliver wreaths. SAVE THE DATE: Our annual life Banquet will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8th at Avalon Banquets. VOUNTEERS NEEDED: at our Cicero Ave. office-substitute and on-call (flexible hours are available) for our lobby reception area; to sort donated items and assist clients in our Family Room; help with mailings and baby bottle projects; bi-lingual who are conversational in Spanish to help in special areas; male volunteers to assist with baby furniture donations. A receptionist is needed Tuesdays and Wednesdays at our Evergreen Park office. For more info on these volunteer roles, call us at 708-320-4066. SEEKING DONATIONS: We are in need of 5 infant car seat/carriers (by law all car seats must be less than 7 years old), 4 high chairs, 3 toddler beds, 3 dressers, 4 single strollers, 5 baby carriers, 4 exersaucers and 4 baby swings. Also needed are diapers in sizes 4, 5 and 6 only, all sizes of pull ups, baby wipes, baby shampoo, lotion, baby food and formula (in date) and women’s hygiene items. We need winter clothing for women and boys and girls in all sizes, including jackets, snow suits, shoes and boots. These items cannot be picked up unless accompanied by baby furniture. The families who receive these things are grateful for your generosity. For our address where you can deliver these things or if a pick-up by a volunteer is needed, please call 773-794-1313. Overwhelmed with gifts you can’t use? Please consider donating them to The Women’s Center for our Silent Auction. We are looking for NEW items: gifts for her-him-or children; gift certificates to restaurants- theaters-sporting events; sports equipment; housewares; jewelry; electronic or technology items, etc. You may not be able to use it, but we can! If you’re happy with all your gifts but would like to help us, please call 773-794-1313.

Join us for a special event hosted by the Women’s Club of St. Alphonsus Parish We invite you to our

Annual Advent Reflec on and Luncheon “The Heart of the Stable”

Sunday, December 1, 2019 12:00 p.m.

Reflection presented by The School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King The Sisters will be our featured speakers at this year’s Advent reflection at St. Alphonsus Parish.

Hosted by the Women’s Club of St. Alphonsus, they will help us prepare for this very special season. Sister Barbara, Sister Therese Ann, and Sister Mary Terese have taught young women in our community

for many years, and are now on a mission to spread their love of Christ to others through retreat.


The St. Alphonsus Women’s Club is hosting a gathering on Tuesday, November 5th

in the Church Hall at 7pm.

We will be cutting plastic bags to be used in making mattresses that are given to the poor and homeless. The balls of

plastic strips will be brought to Hopkins Park in Kankakee where women will make the mats.

(If you remember, this was a Lenten project the parish

participated in several years ago).

ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US! Bring a friend! For more information contact Beth Burke at [email protected] or at 630-673-5457.

Visit https://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/diy-crochet-plastic-bags-sleeping-mats-homeless/ for an instructional video!

Join our Choir Director, Joe Martorano, on a trip to Ireland. More information is on our website under the Ministries section, then Music tab.


“TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON AND A TIME FOR EVERY PURPOSE UNDER HEAVEN.”

“A Time to be Born through Baptism” — “A Time to Love in Holy Matrimony” — Congratulations Paul Hensley and Michele Maxey! “A Time to Heal” — Names will remain on the prayer list for two months. Please contact the office if you need to change, add, or extend a prayer request.

“A Time of War” —

“A Time to Die” — The military and innocent civilians who have died in the war. Please keep all these listed, and their families, in your prayers.

Jordan Skrobot Gerry Malak Fran Urban Brayden Edward Dennis Cerniuk Gene Bozych

Pat Perkey Norman Kwak Kris Bechtel Mary Kucharski Fr. Lou Zake Mark Gowgiel

Victoria Annarino Joseph Keslin Charles Walker Jerry Noga Deborah Cridge Carmen Wallace

Ralph Shroyer Sharon Pociask Linda Heeg Cody Bengtson Greg Hoger

Scott Bosco, USA, Kuwait Christopher Durkovic, USA, Korea Jake Hoffman, USA, Afghanistan Joshua Plucinski, US Air Force, Germany Jacob Christine, US Navy, Iraq Andrew J. Bosko, Jr., USN, Various countries in Eric Tucker, USA, Afghanistan South America And all who serve our country

Bi-Parish Daily Mass

Monday - Friday at 7:30am, St. Alphonsus Parish Chapel November 4 - November 30


Date Time Lector Ministers Servers Music

November 9 4:00 pm A. Lichtenwalter G. August R. Haubner B. Lubben

Hamilton Family

Cantor Ensemble & Keyboard

November 10 7:30 am B. Betley M. Main S. Kostes T. Mathias

A. Lilja A. Matthews

9:00 am E. Bruno M. Bruno D. Rittenhouse G. Rittenhouse

Calhoun Family

Parish Choir

11:00 am J. Chiaramonte B. Burke D. Chiaramonte D. Kornacker T. McGuire

O’Hara Family

Bell Choir

5:00 pm Lemont Tri-Parish Mass at Ss. Cyril

MASS OF

JOY AND PEACE

Gather Hymnal

Gloria #207 Gospel Accl. #208 Holy, Holy #211 Memorial Acclamation #213 Great Amen #215 Lamb of God #216

Liturgical Ministers Schedule

St. Alphonsus Bulletin is a weekly publication of St. Alphonsus Catholic Community of Lemont, Illinois. All rights reserved. Printing by J. S. Paluch Co., Inc., Schiller Park, Illinois.

Saturday, November 2 11:00 am Deceased Parishioners of St. Alphonsus 4:00 pm Deceased Parishioners of St. Alphonsus Sunday, November 3 7:30 am Jean Bondi - MaryAnne & Bill Doherty Fran Berst - Bev & Paul Malak Goode & Filicicchia Families - Family 9:00 am Joan Hebig– Arlene Bergman Nora Mary McDonagh - Ardagh Family 11:00 am Helen, Casey & Eric Galasinski - Family Vivian & Les Freehauf - Nancy & Ken Rose Healing for Bob Link - Fidanzo Family Monday, November 4 7:30 am Josephine Kelly - Family Tuesday, November 5 7:30 am Cynthia Rex - St. Alphonsus Parish Alfred Wieder - Gisela & Dan Rittenhouse Wednesday, November 6 7:30 am Parishioners of St.Alphonsus Thursday, November 7 7:30 am Donna & Robert O’Connor - Family Friday, November 8 7:30 am Parishioners of St. Alphonsus

Saturday, November 9 4:00 pm Jerry Lichtenwalter - Family Jeannette & Jim Clementi - Family Bernard Kucharski - Wife Parishioners of St. Alphonsus Sunday, November 10 7:30 am Dan Laurino - Barb & Don Betley Keith Michalek - Family 9:00 am Gloria Dalpos - Family Dana Freund - McGuire Family Kathryn Dahlke - Maureen & Bill Harton Patricia Harton - Maureen & Bill Harton 11:00 am Betty Wesolowski - Cathy & Bob Litoborski Jerry Forst - Bob Litoborski Lee Sherry - Chris & Marty Halleran Healing for Sharon Pociask - Nancy & Ken Rose

Mass Intentions

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 11:29-36; Ps 69:30-31, 33-34, 36; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Rom 12:5-16b; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Rom 14:7-12; Ps 27:1bcde, 4, 13-14; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Sunday: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15; 2 Thes 2:16 -- 3:5; Lk 20:27-38 [27, 34-38]


CHURCH NAME & NUMBER — Saint Alphonsus #512066 ADDRESS — 210 East Logan Lemont, IL 60439 PHONE — 630-257-2414 CONTACT PERSON — Barb Betley SOFTWARE — Publisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 10 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 12 INCLUDING THIS SHEET

SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN — November 3, 2019 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: If there are any questions or problems, please call. Thanks for your help.

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