401 Brassel Street Lockport, Illinois 60441 815-723-3291

www.sjvianneylockport.org Po Polsku 815-630-2745 Office Hours: Tuesday—Friday 10:00AM—3:00PM

Come Worship With Us In The Little Brown Church In The Fields

The Very Rev. Grzegorz P. Podwysocki, Pastor. The Adjutant Judicial Vicar, Diocese of Joliet

Masses Tuesday - Friday 8:00 am Saturday 8:00 am (Only on first Saturday) 4:00pm Sunday 9:00 am-English 10:30 am-Polish

Confessions Before Saturday Mass 3:30PM

Baptisms/ Weddings Call for appointment

September 10, 2017 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Warn the wicked, trying to turn them from their ways (Ezekiel 33:7-9). Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 95). Second Reading — Owe nothing to anyone, except mu-tual love (Romans 13:8-10). Gospel — If two agree about anything for which they pray, it shall be granted to them (Matthew 18:15-20). GOD’S WATCHERS In the ancient world watchmen were extremely im-portant people. They kept communities safe, and were there to alert them to any impending danger or attack. Before locks, alarms, and security systems, watchmen were the protectors, the safety measure. So when the Lord charges Ezekiel as a watchman today, it is a weighty charge. So weighty, we learn, that if Ezekiel fails to sound the alarm for those around him and they perish in a state of wickedness, Ezekiel will be held responsible! This pro-found connection between God’s will on earth and in heaven is repeated in today’s Gospel, where Jesus in-structs us that we are to be the security force, the watchers placed on alert that nowhere in the Body of Christ, the church, will there be any two members of the one Body who are not reconciled. Scripture tells us that Jesus recon-ciled all things in heaven and on earth through the blood of his cross. But we are given the mission to continue that reconciliation on earth as in heaven through our ceaseless efforts to be, as Paul would write, ambassadors of recon-ciliation. Let us not get too comfortable thinking that we are responsible only for keeping our own lives from the path of wickedness and disagreement. We are also held accountable for the lives of the members of Christ’s body around us.

HATE NOT I will permit no one to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate them. —Booker T. Washington

PATIENCE If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow. —Chinese proverb Announcements:

2nd Collection ~ Utilities CCD Registration have been mailed. New student registration forms in back of church. Registration is due. Any questions please contact Bernadetta the Office Manager/DRE at 1-815-723-3291 Tues—Fri 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 9 at 4:00 p.m. May, Maurisak & Gubista Families by Family Emilia & Alan Ballew (Wed. Day Blessings) by D’Arpa Family †Jean Find Lay by D’Arpa Family †Kenny Buss by Jim & Carol Mondrella Sunday, September 10 at 9:00 a.m. Jamie D’Arpa ( B’Day) by Mom & Dad Kijowski Family by Sandy Our Govenor & Our State by Pat Gariboldi Lynn Swierkowski (Health) by Tom & Sons Tuesday, September 12 at 8:00 a.m. St. Monica Prayer Group Borge Nielsen (Butch) by Ann Hanik Wednesday, September 13 at 8:00 a.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory by Edie Krok Thursday, September 14 at 8:00 a.m Barbara Dapriele by Dr. Tom & Lynn Friday, September 15 at 8:00 a.m Andrew & Tina Krok (Wedd Anniv) by Edie Krok Saturday, September 16 at 4:00 p.m. †John & Dorothy Mitchell Family †Marilyn Hoskins by Marilyn Kintz †Peter Stefanich (Special Intentions) by Robert Mavrin Family †Val Wittenkeller by Debbie Hylek †Roslyn Hylek by Debbie & Jack St. John Vianney Church by Edie Krok Sunday, September 17 at 9:00 a.m. †Angela Matesi by Fr. Andrew †Franklin Bradach by Wife, Georgia Pres. Donald Trump (Courage& Guidance) by Dr. Tom & Lynn Swierkowski Peace with North Korea by Pat Gariboldi 10:30 a.m. Adam Sztoncel (Health) by Family

† In Memoriam September 13 thru September 17

Miquelo Rudolph Bejur Sept. 13, 1961 Joseph Gudac Sept. 13, 1969 Lawrence H. Novak Sept. 13, 2004 Michael Parker Sept. 15, 1973 Joseph Gombosi Sept. 15, 2014 Kathryn Suggler Sept. 16, 1979 Daunn Turner Sept. 17, 2009

Mass Intentions for the Week

LECTORS FOR NEXT WEEKEND: Sat. 4:00 pm...Rosario Sun. 9:00 am...Amanda

Think you might want to be a lector? Talk to Barb Dapriele

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time; Grandparents Day Monday: Patriot Day Tuesday: The Most Holy Name of Mary Wednesday: St. John Chrysostom Thursday: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Friday: Our Lady of Sorrows Saturday: Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian

THE ETERNAL FLAME FOR THIS WEEK

Will burn for Barbara Dapriele

by Dr. Tom & Lynn

† WE LIFT UP IN PRAYER Long Term Needs: Fr. Andrew, Ann Marie Nawrocki, Naia Peña, Ra-chel Colabello, John Sims, Wendy Kelm, Peg Parker, Keith Schranz, Lucas Milo, Ted Hylek, Heather Pajak, Florence Viscum, The Eaton Family, Dixie Wiles, Mary Maiberger, Romana Davila, Lawrence Dapriele, Marilyn Zlogar, Mark Gariboldi, Cathy McManamey, Raul Juarez, Lucille Catherine Russler (baby), Henryka Sztoncel, Tom Swierkowski, Luanne Dapriele, Mike Lozano Immediate Needs: Mary Maiberger, Florence Viscum, Joan Fajkucy, Lynn Marie, Roberto Davila, Cynthia Garcia, Nicole Neubauer, Joann Baan, Carl Johnson, Matt Andrysiak, Marcella Tumang, Salvadore Garcia, Robin Dilday,Ralph Drong, Philip Timm, Jessica Argo, Stanislawa Bielanska, Frank Pagano, Dorothy Carrescia, Krzsztof Komar, Easton Bleuer, Eleanor Bednarz, Gloria Castillo, Frank Mel-len, Caitlyn McGraw, Romana Davila,Rosa Maria Santos, Adam Szt-oncel, Lynn Swierkowski † We hope that you will pray for them each day, privately or with your family. Prayer for those in need is an important re-sponsibility of the Christian Community

†FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon them. Divine Mercy Chaplet: Sat, September 9…Day 9

PILGRIM VIRGIN Invite the blessed Mother, Our Lady of Fatima Statue, into your home and help her evangelize her message of peace through the Rosary. The intent of the devotion is that the statue travel from house to house. It will be in your home for one week or as long as you want to keep her. You can invite family and friends to say the rosary, or just enjoy her presence in your home and have your own private devotion. Please call Gwen at 708-259-6303

Weekly Offering Weekly Goal: $2,500.00 September 3, 2017 ……………………………………..$2234.00

OUR WARMEST WELCOME To all who celebrate with us, whether visitors, long time resi-dents, or newly arrived in the parish. If you are not regis-tered at St. John Vianney or need to make changes, please fill out the form below and place in the collection basket.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY ADULT 1 Name______________________________ Phone__________________ Address__________________________ __________________________

Date of Birth___________________ Language spoken at home______________ Marital Status:____Married by Priest Y N

Religion:________________________ Sacraments received? Baptism, 1st Comm. Confirm.

ADULT 2 Husband Wife Name_______________________________ Phone______________ Address__________________________ __________________________ Date of Birth_____________ Language spoken at home_______________ Marital Status:____Married by Priest Y N Religion:________________________ Sacraments received? Baptism, 1st Comm. Confirm.

Are you transferring from another parish?__ Former Parish Name_____________________ Please list the names and dates of birth of those in your household, excluding the names above:

Name Birthdate Relationship 1___________________________________2___________________________________3___________________________________ 4___________________________________

Thank You for your continuing support. Please remember St John Vianney in your Will and Estate Planning.

ST. MONICA PRAYER GROUP FOLLOWING THE 8:00 AM TUESDAY MASS

We, the members of St. Monica Prayer Group, in-vite you to join us in praying for the spiritual, physi-cal, and emotional needs of our children and grand-children.. Please join us as we come together week-

ly to cover our children with prayer.

St. John Vianney Prayer "O my God, come to me, so that You may dwell in me and I may dwell in you."

Word of Life For the times we suffer in anguish:

May God comfort us with the knowledge that our life always has purpose and is

always worth living; We pray to the Lord:

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another,” As we await the coming of

the Lord, let us live in our marriages with endurance and encouragement. Explore how by attending a World Wide Marriage Encounter weekend all at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended.

For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http://wwme-chicagoland.org . FEED YOUR HUNGRY NEIGHBORS Lockport churches donate to the Lockport Food Pantry known as FISH, the symbol of Christianity. They serve

750 to 800 People monthly which is more than 250 local families. Our Lord would want us to share what we have been given with those who have less. Presently needed are canned beans, meats and fish. Also peanut butter & jellies. Canned vegetables especially corn & green

beans. Spaghetti & sauce, cereals, and pancake mix & syrup. Soaps, bath tissue, other paper products and sham-poo are also needed. Thank you for your generosity. You will be blessed. Feeding the Hungry is one of the Corporal Works of Mercy.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR CANS CAREFULLY. IF THEY ARE OUTDATED OR EXPIRING IN CUR-

RENT MONTH, WE HAVE TO THROW THEM AWAY. We cannot be liable for causing illnesses.

If YOU are in need, they are open Monday, Wednesday & Fridays from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

604 9th Street, Lockport. Bring 2 pieces of current mail to register.

WHY NOT A MASS INTENTION! If you are thinking of sending someone a get-well card, or a special occasion is coming up, a birthday or an anniversary, why not have a Mass said for them? Mass intentions are for the living as well as the deceased. There’s no nicer way to offer tribute, or better prayer you can offer for those you love. Just fill out the form below and show how much you care.

REQUESTS FOR † MASS INTENTIONS If you would like to have a Mass offered, please fill out this form and drop in the collection basket. There is no better way to offer tribute, and no better prayer you can offer for those you love. Please include an offering of $10 for each intention in the en-velope with your Mass request form. Please schedule 2 weeks in advance. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Intention Name _____________________________________ _____Living _____ Deceased Requested by_____________________________________ Phone_________________________________ Date/Time Wanted_________________________ Funeral Mass Arrangements

Upon the death of a loved one, a family member should contact the parish office as soon as possible (815-723-3291). You will be contacted by our bereavement coordi-nator, Anna Siwiec-Sitkowska, who will assist the family in planning the funeral liturgy for the deceased.

If it is too difficult for you to walk to the front of the church to receive Communion, please know that at each Mass an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Com-munion comes to the back of the church to distribute Communion. If you would like to have the Extraor-dinary Minister give you communion in the back of church, please let an usher know before Mass be-gins. At Communion time, when you see the Ex-traordinary Minister come to the back, please raise your hand so that they can see you and give you Ho-ly Communion

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. And give us peace. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and

Savior. Amen. P.F.C. JASON W. DRAKSLER [U.S. ARMY] P.F.C. JOSHUA D. DRAKSLER [U.S. ARMY] SGT. 1st Class MICHAEL MATTHEW PAJAK [U.S. ARMY] SR. AIRMAN NICHOLAS MAVRIN [U.S.A.F.] LT. WILLIAM BRADSHAW (USAF)

If you have a family member who is overseas please let us know so we may pray for their safe return.

MAY GOD BLESS THEM ALL

Saint John Vianney Catholic Church MUSIC MINISTRY

“Sing to the Lord a new song, sing to the Lord, all the earth.”

SATURDAY & SUNDAY CHOIR MEMBERS NEEDED!!

If you love music and enjoy singing, would you consider becoming a part of our choir on one Saturday per month, beginning Sept. 30, at the 4:00 p.m. Mass? If your schedule is a busy one and you feel that you are unable to make a weekly com-mitment to our Sunday choir, then do consider trying out this once-a-month oppor-tunity! This would be a wonderful way to get acquainted with our choir members and experience the joy of expressing your faith through music! All levels of sing-ers are welcome from beginner to advanced, ages 12 and up. We know that every-one enjoys listening to beautiful music at Mass, but without enough volunteers it is difficult to keep a choir going - so we need your help!

GOIN’ GREEN Partnering with the community to protect the Enviornment!

Please use the FREE DROP OFF RECEPTACLE located on the premises for your Recyclables Clothes and shoes.

Instrumentalists as well as vocalists are welcome! If you love to sing and/or have the ability to play an instrument and would like to share your talents with our congrega on, please

consider our Saturday or Sunday choir! For more informa on, Contact our Music Director,

Anna Siwiec-Sitkowska 708-712-7374; annasiwiec@yahoo.com or Assistant Music Director, Lori Pasch 815-529-2284; rejoice97@ymail.com

or stop by the choir lo a er Mass!

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