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MARRIAGES Church arrangements should be made well ahead of reception and hall arrangements by calling in person at the rectory. Couples are expected to meet with a priest before the marriage for instruction and preparation at least 6 months before date of marriage. VISITS TO THE SICK Communion visits are made in homes by making arrangements at the rectory. Anyone who is seriously ill or over 65 and ailing is invited to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. When a family member is hospitalized, please notify the rectory so that hospital visits can be made.

NEW PARISHIONERS Please register at the rectory.

MASSES Saturday Evening: 4:30 pm-SMG Sunday: 8:30 am-SMG, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm-SB Weekday Mass (Monday & Wednesday): 8:30 am-SB Weekday Mass (Tuesday & Thursday): 8:30 am-SMG Communion Service Friday-SB & Saturday-SMG: 8:30 am Holy Day Masses: 8:30 am, 12:00 Noon and 7:00 pm SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession) Saturday Afternoon: 3:30—4:00 pm-SMG BAPTISMS Baptisms are celebrated once a month on Sundays at SB 1:45 pm. Please contact the rectory to schedule a Baptism at 847-678-0138.

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time November 3, 2019

The LORD lifts up all who are falling

and raises up all who are bowed down. — Psalm 145:14

Corner of Irving Park Road & Wagner Avenue—Schiller Park, Illinois 60176 Rectory: 4157 Atlantic Avenue—847-678-0138 email: stbeatricechurch@outlook.com

www.stbeatriceparish.org

REV. ROBERT SCHULTZ, Pastor

REV. J. JERRY BRESNAHAN, Pastor Emeritus Zerlina Kirchen/REL. ED. 847-671-6429 Richard Gersten, Music Director

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YÜÉÅ à{x ctáàÉÜËá Wxá~ Our Church always begins this month of November by celebra ng two big feast days – All Saints (Nov. 1st)

and All Souls (Nov. 2nd). All Saints is a Solemnity, which is the highest rank of any liturgical feast. It is also a Holy Day of Obliga on, which means that Catholics are just as obligated to a end Mass on Nov. 1st as on any Sunday of the year. All Souls, on the other hand, is a Feast, which is one rank below a Solemnity. All Souls is not a day of obliga on, but it is nevertheless an important feast day in the Church calendar. But aside from these differences, there is another key dis nc on between what we just celebrated on All Saints and All Souls Days, and this dis nc on has to do with heaven.

You see, on All Saints Day we honor the men, women and children who have lived lives of heroic virtue, and who thus give us great examples to follow. And because of their virtues and their faithfulness to God, we are certain that they are now enjoying the Bea fic Vision in heaven. So, because they are beholding God face-to-face in eternity, we ask them to pray for us (since they have God’s ear, so to speak!) In a nutshell, All Saints Day is when we thank God for the saints, we honor them, and we ask them to pray for us.

All Souls Day, on the other hand, is when we pray for our departed brothers and sisters, precisely so that they can join the saints one day in heaven. I o en like to remind Catholics of the importance of praying for the dead, because our modern culture is losing an understanding of this. One of the most visible examples of this is that funeral eulogies o en canonize the deceased person, i.e., they declare him/her to be a saint.

However, our Church sees things a li le differently. But don’t take my word for it. Our archbishop, Cardinal Cupich, recently issued new guidelines regarding the celebra on of Chris an funerals, and he also wrote an ar cle about our understanding of death in the Archdiocese’s newspaper, the Chicago Catholic. Here is an excerpt of what he wrote:

“Since the earliest days of the church, Chris ans understood the obliga on to pray for the dead as part of one’s bap smal faith. We believe that our bap sm creates a bond among us as members of the Body of Christ, a bond which death itself cannot break. Just as in life we accompanied each other, so too, we do so in death. Death does not diminish our responsibility to support each other as fellow disciples. We take that responsibility for each other seriously when we pray for the dead.

“Pu ng that belief into prac ce steers us away from reducing our Chris an funeral rites to mere memorial services or celebra ons of life. Admi edly, there are good reasons to recall the virtues of those who have died, to acknowledge their contribu ons to us and the world. But, these expressions are secondary. Homilies, thus, should focus on what we proclaim in our worship: ‘Life is changed, not ended.’ So, too, it would be a missed opportunity if eulogies focus only on the deceased’s material accomplishments rather than the virtues that inspire holiness of life.

“Our prayers for the dead ma er. We are confident that just as our prayers assisted the deceased in life, so too do they in death. Such prayer can also be very comfor ng to us who remain, for it unites us on a certain level with those who have died in the firm and certain hope that one day we will be with our loved ones again. It is also important to highlight that on All Souls' Day we pray for those who are in a state of purga on (not punishment). They are wai ng, as the Catechism of the Catholic Church puts it, ‘to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven.’

So, in this month of November, let us remember to pray for our beloved dead, through both personal prayer and by offering Mass inten ons for them. For all the souls awai ng the Bea fic Vision, we pray: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

St. Beatrice & St. Maria Gore , pray for us and for our beloved dead. May God bless you.

Fr. Rob

PAGE THREE Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

In the Gospel today, Zacchaeus accepts our Lord joyfully; and the sign of his acceptance is his open

house and his resolution to give half of his goods to the poor.

Through your gift to the Society of

St. Vincent de Paul you also show your acceptance of our Lord by joyfully sharing

your goods with your neighbor who is hungry, hopeless, alone and frightened.

If you would ever like to bring up the Gifts during Mass, please simply let the ushers know before Mass.

Anyone is welcome to be a gift bearer.

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]

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Every week, some treasures from our tradition are shared here. Where does all this history come from? The history of God’s people of prayer is always coming to light, mostly because scholars have dedicated their lives to research. They translate and ponder prayers and songs; explore the places used for worship; look at the vessels, books, and vestments; and read works from legal documents to letters and diaries. In the 1930s, Hitler’s rush to arm Germany closed seminaries as priests and seminarians alike were drafted into service. One professor, Father Josef Jungman, forced from his classroom, spent the war years in an Austrian library. His careful work disclosed much of what we know of the history of the Mass. His great work, The Mass of the Roman Rite, describes the evolution of Eucharistic celebration and inspired generations of scholars to explore a tradition surprisingly rich and varied. It was said of him that he had a command of the past that cast new light on the present, and opened up a clear direction to the future. His contributions to the Second Vatican Council helped shape the way that we worship today. At the end of his life, in 1975, his studies completed, he told a friend that he was waiting patiently for the Lord’s knock at the door to take him to the heavenly banquet. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

A GREAT AND GLORIOUS GOD

Our readings today ponder two powerful truths: God is infinitely greater than we are; and God provides every kind of help so we can dis-cover and share in God’s glory. The reading from Wisdom reminds us that we are tiny compared to “the LORD of the whole universe.” Nevertheless, God preserves and nurtures us out of perfect love. If we feel tiny, weak, and sinful compared to God, we are blessed! God’s greatness sustains and strengthens us. Saint Paul encourages the Thessa-lonian Christians with the same message. He reminds them that God alone makes the Church holy. He prays that everything they undertake will be for the glory of God. Luke’s Gospel shows us what this looks like in real life: Zacchaeus, feeling small and excluded, looks for Jesus. Jesus finds him and gives him the strength he needs to repent of his sins and glorify God. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Saturday—November 9th (SMG) 4:30—N. Cychosz, P. Cychosz Sunday—November 10th (SMG) 8:30—M. Stendebach Sunday—November 10th (SB) 10:30—V. DelPilar, R. DelPilar, R. DelPilar 12:30—W. Prystajko

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Sunday—November 3rd 8:30—(SMG) 10:30—(SB) Lena & Ray Gennetti, req, Family Steve Henkels, req. Family Women’s Club Memorial Mass Tim Sullivan, req, Evelyn Olender Henry & Helen Ducaj, req. Family 12:30—Parishioners Monday—November 4th (SB) 8:30—Poor Souls in Purgatory, req. Heidorn Fam. Tim Sullivan, req. Joan Kohut Tuesday—November 5th 8:30-(SMG) Wednesday—November 6th (SB) 8:30—Purgatorial Society Tim Sullivan, req. Mr & Mrs. J. Castellenti Thursday—November 7th 8:30—(SMG) Friday—November 8th (SB) 8:30—Tim Sullivan, req. Pat Sullivan Saturday—November 9th 8:30—(SMG) Sunday—November 10th 8:30—(SMG) 10:30—(SB) Lena & Ray Gennetti, req. Family Francine & Kraft Family, req. Kraft Family Steve Henkels, req. Family George & Mary Keply, req. Family Matthew O’Brien, req. Friends 12:30—Parishioners Deceased Members Piotrowski & Pultorak Family, req. Robert & Christine Maszka Bruce Schulz, req. Family 1:45—Baptism

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`táá cÜxá|wxÜ Saturday—November 9th (SMG) 4:30—Fr. Rob (SMG) Sunday—November 10th (SMG) 8:30—Fr. Rob Sunday—November 10th (SB) 10:30—Fr. Rob 12:30—Fr. Rob

Saturday—November 9th (SMG) 4:30—Joan Golembiewski Sunday—November 10th (SMG) 8:30—School Mass Sunday—November 10th (SB) 10:30—Melanie Hohmeier 12:30—Bobby Lima

Saturday—November 9th 4:30—E. Melnitzke, F. Nosef, B. Nosek Sunday—November 10th (SMG) 8:30—W. Castrovillari, M. Castrovillari, D. Downing Sunday—November 10th (SB) 10:30—C. Fippinger, R. Klug, R. Kraft 12:30—M. Bors, H. Szymanska, L. Youakim

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Week of October 26th & 27th, 2019 Weekly……………………………….$3,523.75 Fuel and Heat……………………….$5.00 Maintenance…………………………$948.00 World Mission……………………….$30.00 Budget………………………………$4,615.38 Actual………………………………..$3,523.75 Short…………………………………($1,091.63) MANY THANKS

Lucy Ramirez Adriana Morello

Bill Cyplick Gloria Sullivan

Paul Medo Veronica Desilva

Carol Bloomfield Charlo e Sarno Anthony Manna Patrick Sullivan Carl Schuyler

Nancy Donnatello Laura Hinz

Mary Feiden Denise Stoll

James Cunningham Ron Hinterlong

Marlene O’Brien Jerry Hoss Joan Kohut Bill Mackey Leroy Plier

Curly Sheridan Blanca Selsky Carol Heidorn Eric Mitchell

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NOVEMBER 2019 CALENDAR November 3rd Family Mass 12:30pm Ticket Sales for Polish Dinner November 4th A.A. Meeting 7:00pm Baptismal Prep 7:30pm November 6th K.C. Meeting 7:30pm November 9th CCD 9-11:30am 1st Communion Parents Mtg. 11:45am November 10th Ticket Sales—Polish Dinner November 11th Rectory Closed A.A. Meeting 7:00pm November 12th Liturgy Meeting 7:00pm

Hypod Week of October 27th, 2019

$500—Evelyn Olender—Tkt#3490 Seller—Evelyn Olender

Tickets are still available from the

Rectory during the week

WINNER WEEK #8

$400 Winner Chris Davoli—Tkt#2651

$25 Winner

Lori & John Hansen

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Coordinator of Religious Education: Ms. Zerlina Kirchen Phone: 847-671-6429 Email: religiousedcoordinator@outlook.com

Religious Education News

Upcoming Events Saturday, November 9, 2019

Religious Education Class – 9:00 – 11:30am First Communion Parent Meeting – 11:45am

Saturday, November 23, 2019

Religious Education Class – 9:00 – 11:30am

Sunday, December 1, 2019 Family Mass – 12:30pm

The 7th grade will be reading and bringing up the gifts

Saturday, December 7, 2019

Religious Education Class – 9:00 – 11:30am

Reminder Don’t forget to be working on

your Service Hours!

What We’re Learning 6th Grade We continued learning about God our creator and the covenants that he made with his people throughout history. We learned that we are like God in the following ways: ability to be good, to love, to be holy, to think and to be free. We discussed how God is eternal, because he has always been, is now, and will be forever. We learned about the following attributes of God: eternal, almighty, truth, love, merciful, holy, and living. 7th Grade We learned that Jesus was a wise teacher and he preached and spoke the truth. Jesus confronted the social barriers of his time and spoke with women, children, the poor the sick and sinners. We learned that Jesus used parables or stories to make it easier for people to understand. We learned that Jesus taught in various places including people’s homes, boats, and the syna-gogue. 8th Grade We learned that Christ continues to be with us and take care of us in the sacraments. We learned that Christ is the first sacrament because he makes God known to us. We learned that Christ instituted and is present in the sacraments.

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All Souls Day November 2, 2019

Remembering all those who have left us to be at rest and peace with the Lord; especially all those buried from our parish in the past year.

MARY COMMISO ANNA DELCORE

LILLIAN “JOANNE” FUECHTMANN RAYMOND GENNETTI

SHIRLEY GREVE ROSEMARY HEIDRICH

RICHARD KERR MARY KNOEBL

JOSEPHINE KUCZKUDA ANTHONY LOMBARDI

MATILDA MADIA ZOSIMA MANALO

BRIDGET MCKENNA

GIUSEPPE MININNI MATTHEW O’BRIEN

EDWARD PARKINSON MICHAELENE PLIER

RICHARD A. RASZEJA DOMINGA REYES

ANNE SAMP DANIELLE SINACOLA

PHYLLIS STOPKA ROSE STRYBEL TIM SULLIVAN

BIAGGIO “JOE” TROMBATORE STEPHANIE WAJERSKI

Jesus said, “I am the Resurrection and the Life, he who believes in me will live, even though he dies, and he who lives and believes in me will never die.”

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Beatrice Church #512014 4157 Atlantic Avenue Schiller Park, IL 60176 TELEPHONE 847 678-0138 CONTACT PERSON Pat Sullivan SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2010 Adobe XI Windows 7 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 3:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION November 3, 2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS