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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT:
Saint Monica is a welcoming
Catholic faith community.
Proclaiming the power of
the Word of God, we join together
in the celebration of the
Eucharist and all Sacraments.
We aim to follow Jesus Christ:
To Serve as He Served +
To Live as He Lived + To Love as He Loved
St. Monica Parish | 5136 N. Nottingham Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 | 773.763.1661 | stmonicachicago.com
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME — SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
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WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Monday—Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Mon, Tues, Wed & Friday—6:00 p.m.
Thursday—7:00 p.m. in Polish
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Sat 4:00 p.m.—English | 6:00 p.m.—Polish
Sun 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. | Polish at 12:30 p.m.
ROSARY AND DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Prayed weekdays before the 8:30 a.m. Mass
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.
TO SERVE AS HE SERVED + TO LIVE AS HE LIVED + TO LOVE AS HE LOVED
SACRAMENTS
Anointing of the Sick
The special grace of this Sacrament offers the Lord’s
healing strength, peace and courage to anyone who is
seriously or chronically ill, hospitalized or about to undergo
surgery. Please contact the Parish Office if you wish to
have someone anointed.
Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated twice a month:
the first and third Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m. (some
exceptions due to Holy Days and liturgical celebrations).
Please call the Parish Office to register for the program
and to set a date for the Baptism.
Marriage
Archdiocese of Chicago guidelines for marriage
preparation ask that a minimum of six months be set aside for
preparation for marriage. No firm date for a wedding will be
set until the conclusion of the couple’s first meeting with
the parish minister. At least one of the engaged persons
(or their parents) must be a registered and active parishioner
of St. Monica. No Sunday weddings are scheduled.
Ministry to the Sick/Homebound
If you or a family member are in a local hospital or are
homebound and would like to have a visit from a priest,
please call the Parish Office to make arrangements.
Ministers of Care are also available to bring Communion to
those who are confined at home and are unable to
attend Mass, either temporarily or on a continual basis.
Please call the Parish Office to schedule a visit.
Reconciliation (Confession)
Monday — Friday before the morning Mass (please ask for
a priest in the sacristy)., Saturday from 3:00 to 3:50 p.m.
Individual confessions available by appointment.
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Greg Lorens , Pastor
Rev. Thomas Campana, Associate Pastor
[email protected] | ext 112
Rev. William Holbrook, Resident Priest
Mr. Ed Podgorski , Deacon
Mr. Patrick Brenner, Deacon
Mr. Kamil Duda, Director of Music, Bulletin Editor, Scheduling
[email protected] | ext 118
Mr. Patrick Schultz, Operations Director
[email protected] | ext 121
Mrs. Gwenn Suvada, Business Office Coordinator
[email protected] | ext 117
Ms. Margarita Enriquez, Coordinator of Religious Education
[email protected] | ext 122
Mrs. Joanna Szepiotko, Parish Secretary
[email protected] | ext. 110
Parish Fax: (773) 763 - 4917
Mr. Geoff Wilson, Maintenance Supervisor
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - 9:15am to 7:30pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - 9:15am to 5:15pm
Saturday—Closed
Sunday—Closed
SCHOOL
Mr. Raymond Coleman, School Principal
Mrs. Darlene Connelly, School Secretary
[email protected] | ext 125
ST. MONICA PARISH Rev. Greg Lorens, Pastor
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OFFICE 5136 N NOTTINGHAM AVE
(773) 763—1661
SCHOOL 5115 N MONT CLARE AVE
(773) 631—7880
RECTORY 5135 N MONT CLARE AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60656
US Army
Eric Ambriz
James Ambriz
Kurt Beyer
Tom Bobek
Daniel Clark
Michael G. Dobija
Justin Elazegui
Walter Fernandez
Robert Gullett
Andrew Kupinski
Jesus O. Lebron
Conner Mahoney
Jack Maksymec
Erik Malenock
Andrew Perez
Julio Rios
Michael Rivera
Andrew Thomas
Christopher Walsh
Michael Zadlo
US Army Reserve
Jason Adamczyk
Roman Gronke
Keith Maslon
US Coast Guard
Christine Ambriz
US Air Force
Michael Brimie
Zachary Muldoon
Matt Olken
Michael Rice
Anthony Villalpando
Laurel Walsh
Kevin Valdez
Harlee Piszczek
US Marines
Vincent Bertucci
Gage Cygnar
Lukas Czynczyk
Dominic Davila
Caitlen Ferrarell
Benjamin Juhasz
Mathew Lynn
Steven Meyer
Kevin Rasmussen
Christopher Ryan
US Navy
Jeremy Bloom
Justin Chovanec
Daniel Jarosz
Clay Presny
Riley Schoen
Steven Stancy
Richard Whitman
Nick Whitman
PRAY FOR THOSE WHO SERVE
Arnott Family
Mary Allegretti
Herb Bass
Sharon Bass
William Bary
Judy Biala
Dorothy Brennan
Louise Bruno
Jo Buscemi
Mary A. Constantini
Joanna Duda
Eugene Dunaj
Dennis D’Amato
Irena Dudek
Veronica Dorado
Mary Lu Forte
Richard Gonsiorek
Monica Gathman
Roberta Gols
Bogumiła Jedut
Dorothy Madaj
Ruth Miner
Matt O’Callaghan
Cathy O’Hara
Beverly M. Millonzi
Dcn. Ed Podgorski
Augie Sansone
Tim Sheehan
Bernadette Schmidt
Steve Skubski
Denise Slaski
Józefa Sroka
Helen Strzalka
Joseph Szczap
Laura Wysocki
Barry Womack
SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN NEED
MONDAY, September 21, 2020
8:30 A.M.— Barbara & Anthony Seminaro
TUESDAY, September 22, 2020
8:30 A.M. — Mass in English
WEDNESDAY, September 23, 2020
8:30 A.M. — Mass in English
THURSDAY, September 24, 2020
8:30 A.M. — Genvieve Socki
FRIDAY, September 25, 2020
8:30 A.M. — George Rosenback
SATURDAY, September 26, 2020
4:00 P.M. — Caroline & Joseph Carpino
Deceased Mem. of Skuratowicz Family
- Caroly Lyons - Birthday Bless.
7:00 P.M. — Mass in Polish
SUNDAY, September 27, 2020
9:00 A.M. — Marzena Duda
11:00 A.M. — Mary Terese Walsh
12:30 P.M. — Mass in Polish
ST. MONICA PARISH | SEPTEMBER 20 | 2
MASSES FOR THE WEEK WEEKDAY MASSES
(walk-ins welcomed,
NO online registration)
Monday: 8:30 am
Wednesday: 8:30 am
Thursday: 7:00 pm (Polish)
Friday: 8:30 am
DAILY MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED
IN PRIVATE BY FR. GREG AND FR. TOM
FOR FOLLIWNG INTENTIONS:
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Isaiah tells us something that we already know,
and yet seem to forget every now and then.
He tells us, essentially, that God is God and we
are not. When we’re confused and troubled
and can’t figure everything out, it might be wise
to recall Isaiah speaking on the Lord’s behalf
and explaining that God—who is on a much
more, well, Godly wavelength than we are
—moves in ways we can’t even imagine.
Saint Paul, by comparison, has every-
thing figured out. Kind of. At least he
understands his calling in life—to magnify Christ
in everything he does. That should give all of us
the direction we need. Jesus gives us direction,
too, explaining to us once again in the parable
of the workers in the vineyard that the last will
be first, and the first, last.
Did the World War II American flyer really see
Padre Pio in midair, preventing the bombing of
his village below? Did Pio actually “bilocate”
in Italy, the Holy Land, even America,
as countless witnesses testified? Or “read hearts”
before penitents spoke? What of the stigmata,
Christ’s wounds imprinted on Padre Pio’s hands,
feet, and side? John Paul II, who as
a young man visited Pio, never mentioned these
extraordinary elements at the canonization.
Instead, the pope spoke of “trials accepted with
love,” referring perhaps to sanctions restricting
Pio’s faculties for hearing confessions
and celebrating public Mass, imposed because
of criticism, later discredited, sent to the Vatican;
of Pio’s offering his sufferings in union with Jesus’
passion for a suffering world; of his continual
availability to sinners seeking direction
and absolution; of Padre Pio’s prayer that
blossomed in charity, especially through his
House for the Relief of Suffering, a healthcare
facility that anticipated by decades today’s
holistic partnering of medical science
and spirituality. Finally, how comforting for us
ordinary Christians, this extraordinary saint’s most
frequent advice: “Pray, hope, and don’t worry!”
ST. PIUS OF PIETRELCINA SEPTEMBER 23
DIRECTION
DONATIONS ONLINE MADE EASY Registered or unregistered, please visit:
www.parish.stmonicachicago.com
& click „Donations”- It’s quick, safe and easy!
If you are registered parishioner, your donations
are added to your account.
IN THESE DIFFICULT TIMES,
PLEASE REMEMBER ABOUT YOUR PARISH!
YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. GOD BLESS YOU!
SUNDAY COLLECTION
AUGUST 30TH SUNDAY MASSES
ENVELOPES (Registered Parishioners) $ 3,267.00
LOOSE (Visiting/ Unregistered Parishioners) $ 963.00
SUNDAY MASSES TOTAL $ 4,230.00
Electronic Giving (online) $ N/A
Mailed Envelopes $ 4,259.00
Children's Envelopes $ N/A
Grand Total This Week $ 8,489.00
St. Monica Academy $ 71.00
Facility Maintenance Fund $ 195.00
Deficit Reduction $ N/A
Assumption $ 95.00
Summer Mission $ 93.00
Retired Priests $ 15.00
Easter $ 200.00
Weekly Difference ($ 9,200.00 Budgeted) $ - 711.00
Year-to-Date Difference $ - 11,327.95
Actual Weekly Collection-to-Date $ 71,472.05
Year-to-Date Goal $ 82,800.00
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