St. Linus Parish

Cardinal Blase Cupich Archbishop of Chicago

Most Reverend Andrew Peter Wypych Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago

Church: 10300 S. Lawler, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 422-2400 Parish Website: www.stlinusoaklawn.org School: 10400 S. Lawler 425-1656 www.stlinusschool.org Office of Religious Education: 10300 S. Lawler 636-4373 www.saintlinusreligiouseducation.org Parish Fax: 708-422-2707 OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Thursday, 9-8 Friday and Saturday, 9-6 Sunday, 9-2 PARISH STAFF: PASTOR: Rev. Mark Walter ASSOCIATE PASTORS: Rev. Gene F. Smith, D. Min. Rev. Joseph Cook PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Joseph Auer PERMANENT DEACON: Robert Cislo DEACON EMERITUS: Edward Gadomski SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: Margaret Hayes D.R.E.: Cheryl Antos, D. Min. MUSIC DIRECTOR: Peg Mooney YOUTH MINISTER: Teresa LeCompte BUSINESS MANAGER: Joseph Dillon FAMILY MINISTRY: Joan Hickey ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Peggy Masino MAINTENANCE OFFICE: Bob Powers AA MEN’S DISCUSSION GROUPS: Saturday morning at 10:00 AM in the basement of the Rectory. Sunday evening at 7:30 PM in the Cardiff Center. Contact Larry 708-371-8960 or Pat 773-329-4202. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: Monday evening at 7:30 PM in the Cardiff Center. NEW PARISHIONERS: New parishioners are welcome to register at the rectory as soon as possible.

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

May 13, 2018

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS: SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Saturday, 4:00 PM Sunday, 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, and 12:00 Noon MONDAY-FRIDAY: 6:00 AM Communion Service MONDAY-FRIDAY: 7:00 AM Mass MONDAY-SATURDAY: 8:30 AM Mass HOLY DAYS: See the bulletin for Mass schedule SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession) Saturday 12:00 to 1:00 PM and by appointment PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Adoration in the Jesus Light of the World Adoration Chapel. (Enter from parking lot.) MARIAN DEVOTIONS

The rosary is said each weekday after the 7:00 and 8:30 AM Masses and after the 8:30 AM Mass on Saturday. BAPTISM Baptism is celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday of each month at 1:15 PM. Prior to the Baptism a one hour preparation session for the parents is required. Class is offered on the FIRST Monday of the month. (except when it is a holiday) To make arrangements, please call the rectory. MARRIAGE Please contact one of the priests or deacon to arrange the date and time of your marriage celebration at least four months prior to the date. ST. LINUS SEEKING WISDOM PRAYER GROUP Meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM in the Cardiff Center.

From Fr. Mark’s Desk: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is bap zed will be saved.” In Acts of the Apostles, there is an account of Paul and Silas praying and singing as they are imprisoned for proclaiming Christ. “Suddenly there was an earthquake…and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were unfastened. When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors wide open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, since he supposed that the prisoners had escaped. But Paul shouted in a loud voice, ‘Do not harm yourself, for we are all here’.” This passage is significant in that what contained Paul and Silas in the prison, wasn’t the chains and bars of the prison but their faith, that in preaching and living the Gospel they would be led home. Many people live their life in a prison of sorts, a life they cannot ‘control’. Yet, faith in God provides a freedom in the midst of imprisonment. The Ascension of Jesus reminds us that neither the cross, the grave, or human me/space can contain Jesus. Where he is going, we follow. In other words, our lives are not contained by our space/ me/situa on/suffering; but are freed in the eternal life of Jesus, the eternal love of the Father, and the eternal gi of the Holy Spirit. This weekend we honor all Mothers living and deceased. We give thanks!! I thought the following passage from Psalm 5, was a good prayer/reflec on for our Mothers. “Then all who take refuge in you will be glad and forever shout for joy. Protect them that you may be the joy of those who love your name. For you, Lord, bless the just; you surround them with favor like a shield.” One of the great blessings that happened to me five years ago, when I arrived at St. Linus was the opportunity to meet a young man from the parish, Ryan McMillin. Ryan was studying at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary discerning the possibility of priesthood. In the past five years, in addi on to forming a friendship with him, I have come to see the Holy Spirit at work in his life. I firmly believe his gi s will benefit the Church greatly. It is with great happiness that I can formally announce Ryan’s ordina on to the Diaconate, which will occur Saturday May 12th, 2018. Ryan intends to be ordained a priest in May of 2019 with his First Mass being here at St. Linus. Please keep Ryan in your thoughts and prayers as he con nues to serve the Church. Have a great week!! Fr. Mark Walter

Altar Servers Schedule May 14—20, 2018 Mon.—Fri. 7:00AM Mon. M. Wantuck, A. Mucksavage Tues. R. Regan, C. Regan Wed. B. Kenny, J. Celauro Thurs. D. O’Grady, B. Ratajczak Fri. J. Dillon, A. Sales Saturday 8:30AM Sat. M. Lurquin, D. Walczak Saturday, May 19, 2018 4:00PM C. Regan, R. Regan, H. Stepek Sunday, May 20, 2018 7:30AM N. Romo, S. Kilroy, A. Lascody 9:00AM L. G reene, G. Gondela, P. Panos 10:30AM P. James, B. Ratajczak, E. Hennessy Noon E. Ingram, A. Sales, AJ Perz

Eternal Rest Grant To Them, O Lord

We remember the sick in our Parish: Kurt Baldwin, Mark Baldwin, Dominic Balesteri, Pablo Bernhart, Ellen Berry, Mary Blazek, Kelly Bojan, Eliza-beth Bombal, Marge Bostrom, Elaine Braasch, Joan Bren-nan, Tim Brennan, Marty Brogan, Stan Brown, Walter Bruen, Cathy Burns, Maria Cardosi, Dominick Carone, Lorraine Cetrone, Doug Combs, Mae Combs, Rebecca Combs, Susan Connor, Dawn Creed, Mille Cronin, Dianne Danaher, Amanda Davis, Kathy De Ruiter, Ernie and Mary Di Julio, David Downing, Peggy Doyle, Brian Duffin, Norb-ert Dunkel, Connie Fazzini, Allison Fila, Wayne Finn, Dolores Ford, Erin Fox, Deacon Ed and Emily Gadomski, Nancy Gannon, Judy Germann, Geri Grabowski, John Gruchot, Sherry Hayes, Phyllis Hennen, Christine Hodg-man, Florence Hodgson, Jack Hogan, Virginia Jach, Denise Jandura, Rick Jandura, Pete Jirasek, Lena Kalinowska, Art Kennedy, Celeste Kinsella, Robert Kinsella, Mary Kmak, Bernice Kosobucki, Nancy Koss, Sally Kraml, Ste-ven Krupa, Valentine Kulczak, Ann Kulig, Maureen Law-ton, Lynn Leo, Annie Liston, Joan Loftus, Robert Lux, Con Lynch, Phyllis Marchese, Joseph Mariani, Donn Marshall, Nancy McCormick, Maureen McVey, Nancy Medler, Ray-mond Menard, Marlene Merlini, Ronald Merlini, Zac Mer-rill, Jim Metke, Bernadette Hainsworth Miller, Rose Mis-kovic, James Mitchell, Raymond Montez, Erin Carr Mott, Denise Mullins, Catherine Murphy, Sue Murphy-Zimbricky, Thomas Murphy, Ken Neth, Mike and Carol Nolan, Jo Noak, Martin O’Boyle, Mary O’Boyle, Joyce O’Connor, Jeffery O’Donnell, Dan O’Gorman, Monika Oliszewicz, Steven Olivares, Jeanne Ostrowski, Patricia Oziem, Laina Panek, Nicholas Parente, Bob Pastore, Doro-thy Pavc, Caitlyn Pawlowski, Kenny Pawlowski, Michael Pfeffer, Jason Phillips, Lorraine Pontarelli, Meg Radcliff, Elizabeth Raditsch, Richard Ralston, Virginia Ranney, Ma-rieta Rebodos, Brendan Reidy, Priscilla Rian, Connie Rof-folo, Alanna, Lexi and Roxanne Ruiz, Tom Sauch, Michael Saviano, Mary Lou Schoettler, Don Sharko, Bob Skubic, Frank Smetana, Danielle Smith, Dorothy Smith, John Spirakes, Maria Stainas, Tyler Svare, Lorraine Svelnis, Susan Swanson, Jerry Taylor, Ed Thomas, Paul Thrun, Belin Trevino, Joe Tuminello, Donna Verda, Carol Visk, Pat Wallace, Bernard Ward, Melanie Williams, Carol Wo-jociechowski, Mary Wowczuk, Barb and Dolores Zych.

Mass Schedule for May 12—20, 2018 Saturday, May 12, 2018 Sts. Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs; St. Pancras, Martyr 8:30AM Antoinette Varacello / Beverly Mulconrey 4:00PM For All Mothers Sunday, May 13, 2018 Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (Mother’s Day) 7:30AM For All Mothers 9:00AM For All Mothers 10:30 AM For All Mothers Noon For All Mothers Monday, May 14, 2018 St. Matthias, Apostle 7:00AM Celeste G. Nellis / Casiano Ampongan 8:30AM Mary Roche / Patrick Roche Tuesday, May 15, 2018 St. Isidore 7:00AM Jennie, Anne & Lena Carollo / Paula Hickey-Beck 8:30AM Bona E. Lee, 28th anny. / Geneva Feretich Wednesday, May 16, 2018 7:00AM Nancy Jurgovsky 8:30AM John Blaine Thursday, May 17, 2018 7:00AM Donna Schneider / Helen & Ken Hunnicutt 8:30AM Margaret Greener Friday, May 18, 2018 St. John I, Pope and Martyr 7:00AM Timothy & Eileen Reidy 8:30AM Dick Ryan Saturday, May 19, 2018 8:30AM Margaret Gleeson / Gerry Gallen / Fr. Marcin Bulinski, Ordination Anny. 4:00PM William Doyle / James McNicholas / Anne O’Neill Sunday, May 20, 2018 The Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday 7:30AM Lauren Ryan / James McNicholas 9:00AM Joanna & Jozef Sroka / Patrick & Mary Murphy 10:30AM People of St. Linus / Mary Lynch Noon Peter & Annie Quinn / Bob & Joanice Kellam, Wed. Anny.

Oliverio Sanchez Frank Krivsky

Come join us in the Chapel!

Our Lord did not leave us. He is present in the Eucharist is our Adoration Chapel. Come visit Him in thanksgiving for all He has done for us.

We have an urgent need for adorers on: Sunday: 12AM, 1AM, 3AM, 9AM; Monday: 5AM, 10AM, 12PM; Tuesday: 5AM, 12PM, 5PM; Wednesday: 6AM, 2PM; Thursday: 5AM, 9AM; Friday: 1AM, 3AM, 5AM, 10PM, 11PM; Satur-day: 5AM, 10AM, 1PM, 3PM, 4PM, 7PM.

Our new Chapel coordinators are: Reem Tadros 708-690-6777 Annie Grant 708-499-4101

Call them if you would like to commit for an hour!

MORNING OFFERING O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I

offer You my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart,

in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in reparation for my sins, for the intentions of all my relatives and friends, and in

particular for the intentions of Pope Francis:

MAY

The Mission of the Laity: That the lay faithful may fulfill their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today.

ST. LINUS BUDGET SCORECARD (July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018)

Sunday, April 29, 2018 # Envelopes: 506 Weekly Year to Date** Amount needed: $14,157 $608,751 (Budget includes Holy Days) Amount collected: Envelopes / Loose Cash: $10,832 $561,396 E-Giving: $ 888 $ 35,439 Total Collected: $11,720 $596,835 Surplus (Deficit): $ (2,437) $ (11,916) **Adjusted monthly for debit/credit memos. APRIL SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: *Flowers $ 544 *Votive Candles $1,220 *Property Repaid Fund $3,539 *St. Benedict the African $1,324 *RE/School Support $ 937 * INCLUDES E-GIVING One check can be used, but include all the envelopes.

**Please do not tape envelopes**

Thank you for your continued support!

SCIP CALENDAR

Envelope orders are due by 9am Monday morning in the school office or parish rectory.

Monday, May 14 Envelope orders due by 9am Tuesday, May 15 Cash & Carry 6pm—7pm Friday, May 18 Envelope Orders to go home Saturday, May 19 Cash & Carry 9:15-11 am

Banns of Marriage

I—Kelly Kramer and Michael Harrigan

III—Jacklyn Boekeloo and

Michael Cummings Evening of Recollection for Women There will be an Evening of Recollection for Women on Thursday, May 17th at 7:30PM in the church given by a priest of Opus Dei. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available. The evening concludes at 9:30PM. All women are welcome.

MOTHER Mother is the name for God on the lips and in the hearts of li le children. William Makepeace Thackeray

Religious Education News. . . Registration packets for 2018-19 will be available for currently registered family and Saturday sessions at the rectory. New registrations are en-

couraged to call 708-636-4373. Family Mass and May Crowning: May 13th at 10:30 Mass. Reminder for Confirmation meeting for current 7th grade: May 14th at 7PM in church For other info, especially for the Sacraments, please go to the website: www.saintlinusreligiouseducation.org

The St. Vincent de Paul Society

LOVE IN OUR WORK

Today as we celebrate the feast of the Ascension we are reminded that Christ’s saving work on earth continues through his disciples...and now through us.

When we give to the poor, God indeed pours out his love, peace and joy into our hearts, into our lives and into the hearts of those who are poor.

NEXT weekend is our monthly nonperishable food collection for the St. Margaret of Scotland food pantry.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only accept GENTLY used clothing, linens or shoes in our St. Vincent de Paul collection boxes. Please place items, securely bagged, INSIDE the boxes. Please don’t put glass items in the boxes. No household items. THANK YOU. ****IF THE BOXES ARE FULL, PLEASE DON’T LEAVE ITEMS OUTSIDE OF THE BOXES. IF IT RAINS ETC. WE END UP PUTTING THINGS IN THE DUMPSTER. AGAIN, NO BABY ITEMS.

This Week at St. Linus: May 13—20, 2018 Sun. Treasure Sale Drop Off Gym 8AM-1:30PM Family Mass/May Crowning CH 10:30AM Men’s AA Meeting CC 7:30PM Mon. Yoga CC 9:30AM Knitters & Crocheters CC 12:00PM Children’s Choir CH 2-4PM Treasure Sale Drop Off Gym 3-5:30PM; 7-8:30PM Confirmation Mtg. CH 7:00PM GA Meeting CC 7:30PM Tues. Retired Men Fr iendship Rm. 9:00AM Prayer Group CC/‘R’ 10:00AM Wed. Friendship Club CC 1:00PM Treasure Sale Drop Off Gym 3-5:30PM; 7-8:30PM COR COR Rm. 7:30PM Boy Scouts FR 7:30PM Thu. Treasure Sale Gym 5:30-9PM Opus Dei CH 7:30PM Fri. Treasure Sale Gym 5:30-9PM Sat. Men’s AA Mtg Friendship Rm. 10:00AM Treasure Sale Gym 10AM-6PM Sun. Treasure Sale Gym 8AM-4:00PM Men’s AA Mtg. CC 7:30PM

SAVE THE DATE Our St. Linus Conference of St. Vincent de Paul will be participating in our District VI Fundraiser on Sunday, September 9th at Bourbon Street. More information will be posted as we get closer to the date. In the meantime, we need your help with raffle prizes. If you have something you would like to donate (gift cards, theater or sporting event tickets, restaurant certificates, etc.) please contact Dana Pyzik by leaving your name and phone number at the rectory. No donation is too large or too small when joined together to help those in need.

Are you interested in education? Consider joining the St. Linus School Board! We are currently looking for new members for the 2018-2019 school year. The St. Linus School Board is an advisory board that works closely with the principal and pastor on matters affecting the school. The board is also active in the areas of development, marketing, alumni relations, and strategic planning. If you have any questions or are interested in joining, please e-mail Jeffrey Mucksavage at jeffmucksavage@gmail.com.

THEATER OUTING

Jesus Christ Superstar Thursday, May 17th, 7pm

Bus will leave parking lot at 5:45 SHARP

Tickets are $67.50 including bus

We have 15 Tickets left.

HEALTH MINISTRY NEWS…

Little Company of Mary Hospital

Little Company of Mary Hospital is sponsoring the Annual Men’s Wellness Event on Saturday, June 9th. This event provides a wonder ful oppor tunity to give yourself the gift of good health. Reservations by phone only, no later than June 4th. Criteria MUST be met in order to par ticipate in the prostate screening. Registration is confirmed when payment is received. Call the Health Education Center at 708-229-5830 to register. More Health Ministry News: If you or someone you care about need counseling call the Catholic Charities intake number (312) 655–7725 to make an appointment at one of the other parishes that provide counselors. They are in network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO, and they do offer subsidized fees for those who qualify. Please take advantage of this service through Catholic Charities.

Guild Raffle Tickets

Although the Guild Luncheon was cancelled, we will still be selling raffle tickets 5 for $10

in the Rectory Prizes are $500—$350—$150

Proceeds will benefit the Guild Scholarship program.

C O R O R N E R

Don’t miss the meeting on Wednesday, May 16th

at 7:30PM, in the COR Room (enter by the flagpole) All teens are welcome

See you there!

Queen of Hearts Raffle Pot is currently at 23K!

Progressive 50/50 Split the pot. Half that money goes to St. Linus

Tickets are 6/$5

Tickets now available for sale in the church parking lot after school Fridays from 2:15-3pm.

and Tuesday and Saturdays at SCIP. Tickets also available at Reilly’s Daughter:

Monday-Friday 6-8 PM Saturday and Sunday 3-7 PM

One raffle ticket will be drawn each week from among all of the tickets sold for each drawing

Drawings every Saturday night at 5pm

**You must pick the Queen of Hearts to win**

Pot rolls over to the next week if Queen of Hearts not drawn. All remaining tickets in the raffle receptacle will be discarded, and new tickets will need to be purchased for the next week’s drawing. Tickets will be available to buy every weekend between 9 and 12:00 Masses.

St. Linus Booster Raffle April Winners

$500 Ulanowski Family

$200 Michael Dunneback

$100 Jim Nolan

$100 Margarito Carmona $100 Mary Adduce

Catholic Charities Mother’s Day Collection Thank you for giving to Catholic Charities today to help the mothers, children, and seniors from our community who are struggling. You can also contribute online at www.catholiccharities.net/donate or mail your check directly to Catholic Charities at 721 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60654. “I encourage you to keep in mind all those people around us who are trapped in the cycle of poverty. They too need to be given hope.” — Pope Francis

Oak Lawn Garden Club Plant Sale The Oak Lawn Garden Club’s annual plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 19th from 9:00a.m.—2:00p.m. at Centennial Park, 94th and Nashville, Oak Lawn. (Rain or Shine) There will also be a white elephant sale, treasures for your gardens, etc. Contact Kathy Brew at 773-881-7879 for any other information.

ST. LINUS SCHOOL NEWS

Our Hawky Tonk was a big success! This fundraiser helps to fund our Fine Arts Program. It keeps the music playing at St. Linus. It was a beautiful night for a party. Thank you to all our parishioners who supported us either by sponsoring, attending, volunteering or praying for our success! A good time was had by all. Hope to see you next year!

Dates to Remember May 17-20….Treasure Sale May 18…...Ladies Guild Hot Lunch May 18……8th Grade Dance For more information or to schedule a tour contact: Margaret Hayes, Principal @ 708-425-1656 Linda Delisi, Secretary @ 708-425-1656

Here's a sampling of the book reports done by the Second Graders in Room 6. The students read biographies of famous people, then wrote a summary about that person and also de-picted what the person looks like.

Holly Maka from Kindergarten, Room 13, working on an addition problem with our class-room Britelinks.