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T oday we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Easter. In the Gospel we receive the great command from the Lord just as the disciples did; Love one another. Such as my love has been for you, so must your love be for each other. This is how all will know you for my disciples: your love for one another. How we act in the world will tell the world that Jesus is alive and well. These messages call each of us to make the world better by our words and actions. Let’s make this a week where they know we are Christians, in our home, workplaces, schools and communities. This past Tuesday our eighth graders in the religious education program at St. Kieran and St. Agnes school and religious education students celebrated Confirmation with Bishop Wypych. Though the bishop was delayed a bit, he was worth the wait. Bishop Wypych sounded like Jesus in the Gospel today when he told those receiving confirmation that their actions are what is important. Possessions and looks take a back seat to how we live out the faith in the world. As always the liturgy was done well and the combined choirs of St. Agnes and St. Kieran were the icing on the cake. Congratulations to all of those who were confirmed. Also remember that Confirmation is a step in a journey of faith that never ends. Again thanks to Teri Klopp, Mr. Lungaro, Aline Keith, and the teachers and catechists for their work. Today at our 10:00 AM Mass our second graders will be celebrating their First Communion. This is always an exciting celebration filled with joy. The children have prepared for the occasion and can’t wait to finally be able to receive the Lord in the Eucharist. to finally be able to receive the Lord in the Eucharist. Their enthusiasm is contagious! We all are reminded of the great gift we receive each and every time we receive communion. As I always tell the children, “we receive the Body of Christ and become the Body of Christ.” Congratulations to the students, their parents, and their families on this joyful day. Once again thanks to their catechists for working so hard with them this past year. The Teach Who Christ Is campaign continues to move forward. As of this writing we are now at $160,900 in gifts and pledges. This is great progress. This past week many of you have received mailings inviting you to a combined meeting at St. Kieran so I can go over the progress of the campaign, discuss how the money will be spent in the parish and then invite you to join us by making a pledge. The campaign en- tails a five-year pledge payment which makes it easier to participate. We need everyone’s help so that we can make our goal of $525,000, but more importantly that we can complete the needed projects here at St. Kieran. Please join us on this Thursday at 7:00 PM in the church at St. Kieran. Finally, general registration for the new school year at St. Agnes School is now open, so don’t miss out. The school has been blessed with a number of sources of scholarships which help make the program more affordable. There are also scholarships that can follow the students into Marian or other Catholic High Schools as long as the student remains active in the parish. If you are interested in information or having a tour of St. Agnes, please call Karen Hamilton the school secretary at 756-2333. Call the school office for more information. Jaclyn Baranski Sophia Castellanos Jalen Connie Lillian Fisher Mia Gutierrez Dylan Lawrence Marissa Mayton Matthew Mayton Henry Ogunbote Lilliana Pomaranski Benjamin Stadt Teagan Sullivan First Eucharist Class of 2016 Notes from Fr. John St. Kieran Catholic Church Fifth Sunday of Easter April 24, 2016 “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race.” Revelation 21:3

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Page 1: Notes from Fr. John...Apr 24, 2016  · to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching

T oday we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Easter. In the Gospel we receive the great command from the Lord just as the disciples did; Love one another. Such as my love has been for you, so must your love be for each other. This is how all will know you for

my disciples: your love for one another. How we act in the world will tell the world that Jesus is alive and well. These messages call each of us to make the world better by our words and actions. Let’s make this a week where they know we are Christians, in our home, workplaces, schools and communities. This past Tuesday our eighth graders in the religious education program at St. Kieran and St. Agnes school and religious education students celebrated Confirmation with Bishop Wypych. Though the bishop was delayed a bit, he was worth the wait. Bishop Wypych sounded like Jesus in the Gospel today when he told those receiving confirmation that their actions are what is important. Possessions and looks take a back seat to how we live out the faith in the world. As always the liturgy was done well and the combined choirs of St. Agnes and St. Kieran were the icing on the cake. Congratulations to all of those who were confirmed. Also remember that Confirmation is a step in a journey of faith that never ends. Again thanks to Teri Klopp, Mr. Lungaro, Aline Keith, and the teachers and catechists for their work. Today at our 10:00 AM Mass our second graders will be celebrating their First Communion. This is always an exciting celebration filled with joy. The children have prepared for the occasion and can’t wait

to finally be able to receive the Lord in the Eucharist. to finally be able to receive the Lord in the Eucharist. Their enthusiasm is contagious! We all are reminded of the great gift we receive each and every time we receive communion. As I always tell the children, “we receive the Body of Christ and become the Body of Christ.” Congratulations to the students, their parents, and their families on this joyful day. Once again thanks to their catechists for working so hard with them this past year. The Teach Who Christ Is campaign continues to move forward. As of this writing we are now at $160,900 in gifts and pledges. This is great progress. This past week many of you have received mailings inviting you to a combined meeting at St. Kieran so I can go over the progress of the campaign, discuss how the money will be spent in the parish and then invite you to join us by making a pledge. The campaign en-tails a five-year pledge payment which makes it easier to participate. We need everyone’s help so that we can make our goal of $525,000, but more importantly that we can complete the needed projects here at St. Kieran. Please join us on this Thursday at 7:00 PM in the church at St. Kieran. Finally, general registration for the new school year at St. Agnes School is now open, so don’t miss out. The school has been blessed with a number of sources of scholarships which help make the program more affordable. There are also scholarships that can follow the students into Marian or other Catholic High Schools as long as the student remains active in the parish. If you are interested in information or having a tour of St. Agnes, please call Karen Hamilton the school secretary at 756-2333. Call the school office for more information.

Jaclyn Baranski Sophia Castellanos

Jalen Connie Lillian Fisher Mia Gutierrez

Dylan Lawrence

Marissa Mayton Matthew Mayton Henry Ogunbote

Lilliana Pomaranski Benjamin Stadt Teagan Sullivan

First Eucharist Class of 2016

Notes from Fr. John

St. Kieran Catholic Church

Fifth Sunday of Easter April 24, 2016

“Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race.”

Revelation 21:3

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Dear Friends, Today, at the 10:00 a.m. Mass, twelve of our children will receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time. Their names are listed on the front of today’s bulletin. Thank you to all those who will make today’s liturgy memorable for these children and their families. Sacramental liturgies are truly a team effort, and could not happen without the hard work of many parishioners. Please know that I hold each of you in my heart and am always grateful for the talent and dedication you bring to our parish. Please join us next Sunday, May 1, for May Crowning at the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

Happy Easter!

Teri Klopp

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Parish News & Events

The Most Reverend Andrew P. Wypych presided over our Confirmation Mass

on Tuesday, April 19. Forty-five youths from

St. Kieran and St. Agnes, plus one from

Infant Jesus of Prague, were confirmed.

2016 Confirmation Mass

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Parish News & Events

Fifth Sunday of Easter Page 3

We Belong to Christ in the Church: A Practical Ecclesiology for Renew My Church

Father Louis J. Cameli

Part 4: Empowered by the gift of the Holy Spirit, the Church fulfills the mission

which Jesus entrusted to all believers

After his death and resurrection, as Jesus ascended to heaven, he entrusted his disciples with the mission to continue what he had begun in his ministry on earth. As his followers accepted this responsibility to be in the world and care for the world, they also came to understand their purpose as the Church of Jesus Christ. Matthew’s gospel describes Jesus commissioning his disciples.

And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have com-manded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Mt 28:18- 20

The mission of the disciples, which is also our mission today, is clear. We are to make “all nations,” that is everyone, disciples or followers of Jesus. Our outreach is universal or “catholic” in the true sense of that word. And we aspire to bring everyone to Jesus to be his disciple. People join Jesus as his disciples—and join us in the Church—through Baptism and by living as Jesus taught. The entire mission is framed by mercy. God’s mercy comes to us in Jesus Christ who saves us from sin and death. Then, we take that mercy and bring it to a world deeply in need. It would be impossible for us to fulfill the mission and responsibility which Jesus entrusts to us in the Church, if we were to try to accomplish it by dint of our own efforts. In fact, Jesus empowers us in the Church to fulfill the mission through the gift of the Holy Spirit. That mission means that we carry the presence of the Risen Lord into the world, a task and a responsibility we can only understand and undertake if we are prompted by the Holy Spirit. And that Holy Spirit became manifest on Pentecost when the Church first pushed out into the world to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among the, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Acts 2:1-4

We receive this empowering Holy Spirit in Baptism and Confirmation. We all share in the same Holy Spirit, but the Spirit apportions gifts differently to accomplish the one mission. “We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us…” (Rom 12:6) The Holy Spirit gives the Church the gift of wisdom and discernment to identify the gifts God has given believers and the directions that God wants them to follow. Question: I may be very aware that in Jesus Christ I have received the abundance of God’s mercy and grace in faith, hope, and charity. But am I also aware that I am called not only 5 to receive but to give from what I have received? that as Jesus has been given to me, so with the Holy Spirit’s help I must give him, who is the face of the Father’s mercy, to others in and through the Church?

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If you have been attending Mass here at St. Kieran, but have not registered . .

NOW IS THE TIME!

Come and join our parish family.

Fill out this form and give it to an usher or call the rectory at 708-755-0074. We will happily send you a registration form.

Name: ________________________________

Address:_______________________________

Phone:________________________________

Email: ________________________________

“Smell the Coffee”

ST. KIERAN COFFEE SHOP MAY 1

8:30 TO 11:30 AM

Come gather and enjoy some coffee, sweets, and fellowship. We invite the parishioners to bake pastries and bring them in before 8am Mass on May 1.

For more information, please contact Matt Gornick, (708) 957-0066.

Pentecost

Solemn Vespers The Closing of the

Easter Season

Come, Holy Ghost, and in your glory and power,

help us renew the church, each other, and the world!

It is with great joy that we invite you to join us in prayer on Pentecost Sunday, May 15, beginning at 2 PM at St. Agnes Church for a combined celebration featuring the choirs of St. Agnes and St. Kieran Churches. Pentecost vespers, the solemn closing of the Easter Season, will be celebrated in song, word, and ritual. Light refreshments will be served after prayer. Please join us for this celebration of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church!

WOMEN’S CLUB BOOK DISCUSSION

GROUP

The St. Kieran Women’s Club invites readers to join the book discussion of

“Defending Jacob”

by William Landay

Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Library.

RECYCLE RALLY SUNDAY Today, May 1

7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. East Parking Lot

WE DO ACCEPT

Newspapers Magazines Catalogs Office Paper Advertising Inserts Envelopes and Mailers Junk Mail Bound Books

Advertising Copy Journals and Publications Hard and Soft Cover Books Office Shred in Large Leaf Bags Boxes of Continuous Computer Paper Clean Aluminum Cans

Parish News & Events

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Fifth Sunday of Easter Page 5

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Third Sunday of Easter Page 5

Other News & Events

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"It's Tea Time" H-F Park District 55+ Programs Join us for a relaxing cup

of tea, pleasant music, and warm conversation with friends. We will be sampling several teas as we enjoy savory bites and sweet treats catered by Wiley's Grill. Bring your favorite tea cup or mug and share its special story. Event includes door prizes. Flute and piano selections performed by Tri-L-Co Music.

“Tea Time" Thursday, April 28, from 2-4 p.m.

Irwin Community Center Ridge Road and Highland, Homewood.

Please register by Noon of April 25 either at the Community Center or by phone 708-957-7275. Fee: $10 R / $15 NR.

This event is sponsored by Waterford Estates, Hazel Crest.

Fifth Sunday of Easter Page 7

Other News & Events

KIWANIS FRENCH TOAST DAY

Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Chicago Heights

Saturday, April 30

from 7:00 to 11:00 am Carlo Lorenzetti’s 560 W. 14th Street Chicago Heights

$6.00 (all you can eat!)

Children 5 and under are free… See you there!!

All seniors in the parish are invited to attend Active Senior Expo at no charge (regular admission is $2). The event will be held on Wednesday, Aril 27 at Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th Street in Oak Forest. Active Senior Expo features hundreds of products and services for seniors, free seminars, free health screenings, free musical entertainment and free door prizes. Show hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and parking is free. Simply present this bulletin (or photocopy) at the door and you and all members of your party will be admitted free of charge.

Emergency Appeal: Earthquake in Ecuador PROVIDING RELIEF TO FAMILIES

FACING DEVASTATION

Over the weekend, a 7.8 magnitude Earthquake occurred along the coast of Ecuador. Catholic Relief Services teams are on the ground evaluat-ing needs in the most affected areas for providing emergency relief and support. Please consider donating to support the families suffering loss and devastation. This work will continue throughout the long recovery period. Thank you for your prayers. To find prayers, ongoing updates, and to donate, please visit: www.ChicagoPeaceAndJustice.org/EmergencyAppeal or by mail to:

ATTN: Ecuador Earthquake Emergency Appeal

Catholic Relief Services 3525 S. Lake Park Ave

Chicago, IL 60653

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WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

In today’s Gospel Jesus

commanded his disciples to love one another as He had loved them. Do we reflect this love in our lives and relationships, especially our marriage relationship? Let God show you how to love your spouse and others as He loves you. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Week-ends are June 10-12, 2016 or August 12-14, 2016 or October 7-9, 2016, 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 .

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Other News & Events

HAVING DIFFICULTY DEALING WITH OUR STRESSFUL WORLD?

The Holbrook Counseling Center of Catholic Charities provides confidential counseling services in your area. Michele Nowak, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has worked with individuals, couples and families for 10 years, provides therapy in Worth, Oak Lawn and Tinley Park. Whether you’re having problems with personal relationships, work situations or you are just feeling unhappy, “stuck” or unfulfilled, Catholic Charities is here for you. We are in network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO and we also offer subsidized fees to those who qualify.

To learn more about our services or to make an appointment, please call us at (312) 655-7725.

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Fifth Sunday of Easter Page 9

Our Troops

Army

PFC Roman Ambriz E5 Patrick Atwater

Sgt. Brenden Flanagan Sgt. James R. Hibbs

PFC Lee James Roché CWO Thomas J. Seehausen

Marine Corps SSgt. John Henry

LCpl. Joseph Johnson Cpl. David Rainford Sgt. Patrick Russell SSgt. Nathan Taylor

National Guard SSgt. Paul LaBelle

Navy Eugene Borak Troy DaVault

Raymond J. Martinez

Ministry Schedule for April 30 & May 1, 2016 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Emil Vasek Gene Labelle Dave Dutko

Raymond Brower Joan Cliff

Joe Sopron Barbara Fonfara

Debbie Linde Tom Narcissi

Maura Flanigan Karlene Henshaw

Judy Longo Ron Magnabosco

Anna Maxwell Judi Patzelt

Mary Ellen Ayala Ginny Dillon Mary Labelle

Gordon Moberg Rick Schulp Jean Schulp

Zachary Murphy ** Altar Servers are needed

Elizabeth Eagan Jean Knoll

Sue Habegger Joshua Shlosberg

Connie Bultema Robert Lagger

Cheta Emechebe Handerson Ogunbote

Charlene Brower John Jaworski Mary Ellen Schmal Harrison Ogunbote

Michelle Acadia Kim Alexander Leo Alexander

Mary Ann Berbig Jenna Bova

Victoria Cavallaro Jolene Cieniawski

Glenn Cinkus Pedro Colón

Janel Compton Ken Connor

JoAnne Corrigan Vera D'Apice

Barbara DiGiovanni Shar Drozdowski Sorita Durham

Christine Dymek Ava Emroll

Laurie Emroll Norman Falcioni

Bob Flaws Tom Fleisher

McKenzie Gardiner Marlene Gaughan

Tom Haggerty Florence Hand

William Hand, Sr. Mathew Heinberg

Sarah Hergenrother Officer Timothy Jones

Charles Kolb Dennis Kurowski Joann Mackowiak

Terri Masiur Kathleen Masterson

Tom Maxwell Erin McCann

Shirley Monser Marilyn Monteleone

John Murray Herb Neal

Rosemarie Pagliero Mark Pohl

Elena Presutti Katie Quinn Radomski Marjorie V. Ringwald

Tom Roberts Thomas Seehausen

Ron Sinclair Audrey Strasser

Fran Somer Pat Sullivan

Linda Wickizek Dana Wittman

Marjorie Woltman Christina Zell

There are dates available throughout 2016 to purchase flowers

dedicated to a loved one for the Holy Family Shrine in the Church.

Holy Family Shrine

This week, the flowers decorating The Holy Family Shrine

in the back of church were donated in memory of . . .

Marko & Martha Rozic, from Anthony Rozic

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20

Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a

Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8

Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11

Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17

Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21

Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Paul and Barnabas continue their travels, spreading the faith and unifying the churches (Acts 14:21-27).

Psalm — I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God (Psalm 145).

Second Reading — John’s vision of God dwelling with the human race (Revelation 21:1-5a).

Gospel — As Jesus has loved us, so we must love one another (John 13:31-33a, 34-35). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Monday, April 25 8:00 a.m. Communion Service (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 9 PM 6:30 p.m. Women’s Club Board Meeting (L) 7:00 p.m. Fostering Faith (LMR)

Tuesday, April 26 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 6:00 p.m. St. Joseph Athletics (H) to 9 PM

Wednesday, April 27 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 7:00 p.m. Parish Council Meeting (LMR) 7 PM 7:00 p.m. Glenwood Adult Basketball League (H) to 9:30 PM

Thursday, April 28 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 12:30 p.m. Bible Study (L) to 2 PM 7:00 p.m. To Teach Who Christ Is Reception (H) 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice (C)

Friday, April 29 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) to 9 PM

Saturday, April 30 9:00 a.m. Communion Service (C) 2:00 p.m. Glenwood Adult Basketball League (H) to 4:30 PM 4:00 p.m. Confessions (C) to 4:30 PM 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass (C)

Sunday, May 1 7:30 a.m. Recycle Rally (East Parking Lot) to 11:30 AM 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (C) 8:30 a.m. St. Kieran Coffee Shop (SV) to 11:30 AM 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (C) May Crowning at 10 AM Mass

Monday, April 25 - St. Mark 8:00 a.m. • Communion Service

Tuesday, April 26 - Weekday 8:00 a.m. • For my daughter, Heather Jerz, req. by her mother • Bill Hanley, req. by John & Carole Foerster Wednesday, April 27 - Administrative Professionals Day 8:00 a.m. • Frances Broxterman, req. by Lori & Jon • Bud Prior, req. by Mary Lou & Dan Segebarth

Thursday, April 28 – St. Peter Chanel; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort 8:00 a.m. • Bud Prior, req. by John & Carole Foerster

Friday, April 29 – St. Catherine of Siena; Arbor Day; Julian Calendar Good Friday 8:00 a.m. • Bud Prior, req. by Judy & Gena Tremaroli • Julius & Lucy Perozzi, req. by Mary Ann & Joseph Perozzi

Saturday, April 30 - St. Pius V 9:00 a.m. • Communion Service 5:00 p.m. • Anthony & Joseph Anzelmo, req. by the Anzelmo/Wolff Families

Sunday, May 1 - Sixth Sunday of Easter; Julian Calendar Easter

8:00 a.m. • Bud Prior, req. by Judy & Gena Tremaroli • Emily Jones, req. by Louis & Lora Steinkirch 10:00 a.m. • Bill Hanley, req. by the St. Kieran Choirs • Rosemarie Ryan, req. by her daughter, Roe

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St. Kieran Catholic Church 724 West 195 Street, Chicago Heights IL 60411

Visit our Website at www.stkieranchurch.org

Parish Mission Statement:

St. Kieran Parish is a Catholic community within the Archdiocese of Chicago. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, nourished by Scripture and Sacrament, we are called by Christ to become disciples and stewards. Through worship, fellowship, catechesis, and service to all God’s children, we embrace our Lord’s challenge to live as family and be his witnesses, beginning here in Chicago Heights.

Parish Staff: Rev. John Siemianowski, Pastor Deacon Eugene Labelle, Senior Deacon Rev. Thomas Kasputis, Associate Pastor Deacon David Dutko Rev. William O’Mara, Resident Associate Deacon Emil Vasek

Weekend Masses are celebrated Saturdays at 5 PM; Sundays at 8 AM and 10 AM Weekday Masses are celebrated Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 a.m.

Communion Services are celebrated on Mondays at 8:00 a.m. and on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.

Rectory Office, 708/755-0074: Hours of Operation: 9 AM to 3 PM (Mon—Fri)

Sandy Vasek, Office Manager, [email protected] Sheila Porrata, Bulletin Editor, [email protected]

Emily Hernandez, Parish Secretary, [email protected]

Religious Education Office, 708/754-0484: Hours of Operation: 9 AM to 3 PM (Tuesday—Thursday)

6 PM to 8 PM (Wednesdays when RE Classes are in session)

Teri Klopp, Coordinator, [email protected]

Director of Music: Mrs. Joanne Rossbach, 708/755-0074

SACRAMENTAL/IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Contact the Rectory Office to make arrangements. Regular Baptismal Sundays are the first and third Sundays of the month at 11:30 a.m. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Contact the Rectory Office at least six month prior to date of marriage. SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST TO THE HOMEBOUND: Please contact the Rectory Office to set-up visits. ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION: For adults who wish to know more about the Roman Catholic faith, please contact the Rectory Office and the Director of Religious Education will contact you. NEW PARISHIONERS: To become a member, please contact the Rectory Office for a registration form. BULLETIN/PARISH CALENDAR: Bulletin information should be submitted by email to the Bulletin Editor. Contact the Office Manager for arrangements to use parish facilities.

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