Saint Cecilia Parish “St. Cecilia Parish family, open to the Holy Spirit, welcomes all to grow

in our faith community by service to others through Jesus Christ.”

Palm Sunday April 9, 2017

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

PALM SUNDAY –APRIL 9

Saturday – 4:30 PM Hispanic Liturgy – 6:30 PM

Sunday -7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM Hispanic Liturgy – 1:00 PM

SACRED TRIDUUM & EASTER SCHEDULE

HOLY THURSDAY – April 13 Morning Prayer – 8:00 AM

Mass of the Lord’s Supper – 6:30PM-English 8:00PM- Spanish

Adoration until 11:00 PM in the Bernardin Room

GOOD FRIDAY – April 14 Morning Prayer – 8:00 AM

Stations of the Cross—12:00PM--Spanish Celebration of the Passion of the Lord – 3:00 PM

Hispanic Veneration of Cross – 7:00 PM

HOLY SATURDAY – April 15 Morning Prayer – 8:00 AM

Blessing of the Easter Baskets—11:00AM—Parish Center The Easter Vigil —7:00 PM-English

9:00PM – Spanish EASTER SUNDAY LITURGY - APRIL 16

7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM

HISPANIC LITURGY EASTER SUNDAY

12:00PM

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Prayer Almsgiving Fasting

This Week at the Parish

Monday, April 10, 2017 11:00 am Staff Meeting R 6:00 pm Holy Week Practice CH 7:00 pm Human Concerns Meeting BR 7:00 pm Rosary CRYR Tuesday, April 11, 2017

No parish meetings

Wednesday, April 12, 2017 3:00 pm Stations of the Cross CH 6:00 pm Decorate for Holy Thursday CH The Easter Triduum

Holy Thursday, April 13, 2017 8:00 am Holy Thursday Morning Prayer CH 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper CH 8-11 pm Adoration Chapel BR

Good Friday, April 14, 2017 8:00 am Good Friday Morning Prayer CH 9:00 am Decorate for Good Friday CH 3:00 pm Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord CH

Holy Saturday, April 15, 2017

8:00 am Holy Saturday Morning Prayer CH 9:00 am Decorate for Easter CH 11:00am Easter Basket Blessing PC 7:00 pm Easter Vigil Liturgy CH

Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 No parish meetings

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for Easter—April 15 & 16

Sat.7:00 pm Sun.7:30 Sun. 9:00 Sun. 10:30

Celebrant Fr. Mike Olivero

Fr. Mike Olivero

Fr. Damasus Okoro

Fr. Damasus Okoro

Ministers C. Heinlein M. Alfus P. St. Leger C. Hong

P. France J. Grosklaus S. Loebbaka P. Giannola

A.Hryniewicz L. Dahlgren M. Welch S. Wilken

D. Benitez C. Strobel N. Reichel J. Szafraniec P. Meschler N. Planica

Lectors B. Starr M. Potoniec C. Styrcula L. Stec

L. Both C.Bernholdt G. Collins T. Wilken

Servers M. Benitez+ V. Potoniec A. Schmidt C. Klinger

S. France A. Schmidt

C. Klinger M. Alfus

M. Alfus

C. Stroh

BR Bernardin Room CH Church MH Meeting House PC Parish Center R Rectory TR Teen Room CR Choir Room CRYR Cry Room

We invite you to join us each week and fast in a par-ticular way. Suggested ways to fast taken from William Arthur Ward’s “Keeping A Holy Lent”:

Week 6: Fast from thoughts that weaken:

Feast on promises that inspire.

Holy Thursday

Fr. Olivero 6:30 p.m.

Sacristan: S. Wilken Lectors: M. Alfus

C. Bernholdt

EM's: C. Szymaszek

P. France

S. Loebbaka

M. Welch

P. St. Leger

P. Meschler

Servers: C. Klinger

N. Reichel+

S. France

Good Friday

Fr. Okoro 3 p.m.

Sacristan: L. Mersereau

Lectors: C. Stroh

C. Styrcula

L. Both

B. Starr

EM's: C. Hong

C. Szymaszek

M. Welch

N. Reichel

P. Meschler

P. France

Servers: C. Klinger+

V. Potoniec

S. France

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HUMAN CONCERNS COMMISSION

Dear 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.

Remember Those Far From Home LCpl. Elijah Burgins Po3. John Castro Lt. Eric Infante Pvt. Peter Eck

Sgt. Scott Majewski Afc. Jeremy McNeel Pfc. Joseph Pusateri Theodore Soupart

Let us remember and pray for those who are always in our hearts. If you have loved ones who are currently serving in the Armed Forces, please call the rectory at 847-437-6208 and we will add their names to our bulletin list. When your loved one has returned home, please let us know so we can remove their name from the list. Thank you.

Today is Palm Sunday and the beginning of the holiest of Christian weeks. Let us pray for the grace to take up our own cross and to follow Jesus through death to new life.

Please support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can help the poor as they carry their cross of suffering and pain.

MY BROTHER’S KEEPER MINISTRY

Seniors, do you need a ride to the doctor or grocery store? Please give us at least 3 days notice. This is a free service to all

our senior parishioners. We are not able to drive for surgery or if anesthe-sia is involved. Call Linda at 847-439-5372.

End Domestic Violence NOW!

Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-SAFE

Domestic Violence incidents rise during difficult financial times. If you see a family in trouble, please call the hotline.

St.Vincent de Paul is an emergency source for food and short-term inancial help for parishioners and those living within the parish boundaries. Please call 847-437-6208. Requests will be handled with care and confidentiality.

As we begin Holy Week, we remember all that Jesus has done for us and what he told us:

“Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.”

This is the LAST Weekend to Make a Donation to Feed My Starving Children!

It’s easy - place your donation in the specially marked buckets in the Gathering Space. We’ll take cash,

coins, checks (made payable to St. Cecilia and put “FMSC” in the memo line).

Help A Great Cause ~ Please Make A Donation To Feed My Starving Children!

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Office Number:

847-437-6208

Extension 129

2016-2017 RE Calendar APRIL

12 No Classes Holy Week/Easter Break 19 Regular classes 26 Last regular class for students

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION FOR NEXT YEAR

CURRENT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FAMILIES: Registration forms will be e-mailed and should be returned on April 26 or May 3, from 4 PM until 6:00 PM in the Meeting House. A $25 registration fee is due and payable with the forms. Tuition from this past year must be paid in full in order to register for the upcoming year.

PARENTS OF KINDERGARTEN-AGED CHILDREN: Registration for Grade One Religious Education will take place on Wednesday, April 26 and May 3rd from 4 PM until 6:00 PM in the Meeting House. A Baptism certificate is requested (unless your child was baptized at St. Cecilia) and a $25 registration fee is due at the time of registration. You will be provided with a copy of prayers your child should begin to learn before the start of classes in September.

PARENTS OF GRADE ONE STUDENTS: If your child has completed Grade One in school, but has not yet received any formal religious education, they will be enrolled in Level One in the Fall. The Sacrament of Eucharist (First Communion) requires a two year preparation as mandated by the Archdiocese of Chicago and includes preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation as well. Registration will take place on Wednesday, April 26 and May 3rd, from 4 PM until 6:00 PM in the Meeting House. A Baptism certificate is requested (unless your child was baptized at St. Cecilia) and a $25 registration fee is due at the time of registration.

PARENTS OF GRADE FIVE OR OLDER STUDENTS: Students who are currently in Grade Five or older who have not been regularly attending religious education need to register this year to begin their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmation takes place in the Fall after the completion of Level Eight. Registration will take place on Wednesday, April 26 and May 3rd, from 4 PM until 6:00 PM in the Meeting House. A Baptism certificate is requested (unless your child was baptized at St. Cecilia) and a $25 registration fee is due at the time of registration.

More information is available by calling Lisa Mersereau at the Parish Office: 847-437-6208, extension 120

Or Carol Klinger at extension 129.

Kindly share this information with your friends and neighbors who might be interested in our Religious Education program.

Thank you!

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MASS INTENTIONS Saturday April 8, 2017 8:00 AM † Fr. James Prendergast 4:30 PM † Nicolas Lascio † Judy Alberti † Janet Stanczak † Charlotte Eldridge † Ronald Rascia 6:30 PM Spanish Liturgy Sunday April 9, 2017 7:30 AM † William & Margaret Chudziak † Douglas & Anne Southworth 9:00 AM † Deacon Mel Both † Leona A. Styrcula † Silvia Kelly † Gil Meschler 10:30 AM † Jerry Grabowski † Ulrich Marks † Salvatore Pardo † Agostina Romita † Deceased Members of Barbaric Family 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy Monday April 10, 2017 8:00 AM † Fr. James Prendergast † Dec. Members of Riley & Bowes Families Tuesday April 11, 2017 8:00 AM † Purgatorial Society † Jim Ryan Wednesday April 12, 2017 8:00 AM † Fr. Raymond Pavis † Juanito Israel, Jr. Thursday April 13, 2017--Holy Thursday 8:00 AM Morning Prayer 6:30 PM Mass of the Last Supper Friday April 14, 2017—Good Friday 8:00 AM Morning Prayer 12:00PM Stations of the Cross (Spanish) 3:00 PM Celebration of the Passion of the Lord 7:00 PM Veneration of the Cross (Spanish) Saturday April 15, 2017—Holy Saturday 8:00 AM Morning Prayer 7:00 PM Easter Vigil (English) 9:00 PM Easter Vigil (Spanish)

TODAY’S READINGS

Gospel at the Procession with Palms — (Matthew 21:1-11).Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem.

First Reading — (Isaiah 50:4-7) In spite of my sufferings I am not disgraced. I am not put to shame.

Psalm — (Psalm 22) My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?

Second Reading — (Philippians 2:6-11) Christ emptied himself, and God filled this emptiness with exaltation.

Gospel — (Matthew 26:14 — 27:66 [27:11-54]) The account of Christ’s passion according to Matthew.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3ab, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Mt 28:1-10 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mt 28:1-10 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35

Thy Word is a Lamp Unto My Feet.

Sunday April 16, 2017 7:30 AM Easter 9:00 AM Sunday of the 10:30 AM Resurrection of the Lord 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy

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Please Pray for Our Sick

Patsy Rhinehart Kathleen Corona

Reno Nickele Gloria Novak

Eugene Kantecki Evelyn Lascio

Jeanne Sigman

New Parishioners

Paul & Jaclyn Kerwin

Leonardo DiPasquale & Maria Panvino

Anna Fiore

Gaetano Lazzara

Julie A. MacGregor

David Neigebauer

Jackie Pasillas

Darren Shebestak

Brad & Lauren Thomar

HOLY THURSDAY COLLECTION

This collection will go to Catholic organizations work-ing with persons and their families living with HIV/AIDS. This disease has been present for over 30 years and there is no cure for or vaccine to prevent it.

Please continue to pray for all those who are living with the dis-ease, their families, loved ones and caregivers and for a cure.

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION

PONTIFICAL COLLECTION

This collection helps support the work of the Franciscans in the Holy Land. The collection provides:

♦ Pastoral care for parishes in the Holy Land.

♦ Housing and health care for the poor and elderly.

♦ Schools, often at no charge to students.

♦ Care for the shrines and chapels.

♦ Welcome for pilgrims.

Help with Church for Holy Week

We will be looking for lots of helpers the following days to help in Church.

Decorate for Holy Thurs.. Wed. Apr.12 beginning 6pm

Decorate for Good Friday .Fri. Apr.14 from 9 to 11:30 am

Decorate for Easter Sunday.Sat.April 15…. 9 am to Noon

Join us if you can

help.

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Apply at:

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Volunteer Opportunity

at Lutheran Home

In Arlington Heights

To enhance the life of residents by assisting staff in planning or leading activities. Activi-ties Associates are needed throughout the Home serving all levels of care.

Bingo Caller Bible Study Art Therapy Provide Music Trivia Arts and Crafts

IF INTERESTED CONTACT: Opportunity Leader: Beth Gauthier at HandsOn Suburban (847) 228-1320

A New Start Dance

SATURDAY April 22, 2017

6:00 – 10:00P.M.

St. Peter Church

202 E. Schaumburg Rd. in Schaumburg IL

Specific food will be served between 6:30 - 7:30PM

Come, and enjoy!

DJ: Ernie Garner 6:30-10:00PM

Soft Drinks, water, Coffee, Tea, will be available

Bring a snack to share

Tickets: $10.00 per Person

For additional information call Joan Neville: 847-397-9643 Email: nevillejoan1@aol.com Website: anewstartclub.com

Everyone is welcome (Including other groups)

Invite your friends!!

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Parish Personnel Rev. Michael Olivero, Pastor, ext. 113 Rev. Damasus Okoro, Resident, ext. 117 Rev. Daniel Brady, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Jack Hurley, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, 847-253-8600, ext. 137 Lisa Mersereau, Pastoral Associate/DRE, ext. 120 Carol Klinger, Adm. Asst. PA/DRE, ext. 129 Mr. James J. Kelly, Director of Music, ext. 126 Mrs. Frances Ficker, Ministry of Care Coordinator, ext. 122 Mrs. Kathy McGourty, Youth Minister ext 123 Mr. Ted Kawa, Business Manager, ext. 115 Mrs. Pat Sordyl , Parish Secretary, ext. 110 Mrs. Audrey Taylor, Bulletin Editor, ext. 110

Weekend Masses Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM

Weekday & Saturday Morning Masses See Page 7 of the bulletin.

Spanish Liturgies Saturday 6:30 PM, Sunday 12:00 Noon

Holy Day Masses 7:00 PM Anticipated; 9:00 AM (Any changes noted inside bulletin) Civic Holiday Masses 9:00 AM

Parish Office Phone 847-437-6208 FAX 847-437-2520 Parish Website: www.stceciliamtprospect.com Webmaster@stceciliamtprospect.org

Religious Education Office Phone 847-437-6208; Lisa Mersereau at extension 120 or Carol at extension 129

Music Office Phone 847-437-6152

Ministry of Care Office Phone 847-437-6208, ext. 122

Youth Ministry Kathy McGourty, Director of Youth Ministry; 847-437-6208, ext. 123 or email: youthministry@stceciliamtprospect.org

Communion for the Homebound Ministers of Care are available to bring Communion to the home-bound. Please call the Parish Office to arrange.

New Parishioners Welcome to our Parish! Catholics who wish to become members of St. Cecilia are asked to introduce themselves and register at the Parish Office during regular office hours, or ask an usher for a registration form.. If you will be moving, please let us know if we should change your address or remove you from our list of regis-tered parishioners. This will help us cut down on postage costs.

R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Instruction and formation for anyone wishing to inquire into the Catholic Faith can be made by contacting the Parish Office.

Sacrament of Baptism Infant Baptism (0-6 years) is a special time in a family’s life. The Church invites parents and godparents to prepare for this Sacrament with an Infant Baptism Class. These sessions are usu-ally held on the 2nd Saturday of the month in which the Baptism takes place. Baptisms are celebrated at 2 PM on the 4th Sunday of January, April, May, July, September, and November. For more information or to reserve your place for a Baptism date and preparation class, please call the Parish Office.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday at 4:00 PM or by appointment.

Sacrament of Marriage The Pastoral Guidelines for Marriage Preparation are that a mini-mum of 8 months be set aside for personal preparation for mar-riage. Couples should refrain from setting a firm date until after they have met with the Pastoral Associate to discuss marriage plans.

Bulletin Submissions Articles for the bulletin must be submitted in black and white or color on disk or emailed to audrey@stceciliamtprospect.org and must be received at the Parish Office by 4:00 PM 16 days prior to the bulletin issue date. For holiday submissions, please add 7 days to the lead time.

Monitor Submissions To display an event on the Monitor in the Gathering Space, send an email with the event details to: monitor@stceciliamtprospect.org. All submissions will be presented on the monitor the following Saturday and are subject to approval.

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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS:

St. Cecilia Parish #811

700 S. Meier Road

Mt. Prospect, Illinois 60056

PHONE:

847-437-6208

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Audrey Taylor

audrey@stceciliamtprospect.org

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