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St. Kieran Parish 52 years of

faith, family, & fellowship 1960-2012

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Sir 48:1-14; Mt 6:7-15 Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25; Mt 6:24-34 Sunday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80

June 17, 2012

Eleventh Sunday of Easter

“They that are planted in the house of the Lord

shall flourish in the courts of our God.”

- Psalm 92:14

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — I have lifted high the lowly tree (Ezekiel 17:22-24).

Psalm — Lord, it is good to give thanks to you (Psalm 92).

Second Reading — Whether we are at home or away, we aspire to please the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:6-10).

Gospel — It is the smallest of all seeds, and becomes the largest of plants (Mark 4:26-34) The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Happy Father’s Day!

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Educational News...

...from the School Dear Parishioners, I’m beginning to prepare for my summer travels, but before I go I want everyone to know I’ll be in contact with school every day. Vacation is not about forgetting about work, but about recharging the batteries, so work can be improved upon when I return. Vacation is about sharing experiences on the road to enrich the classroom and to bring back a sense of wonder and appreciation for all the new things I’ve experienced. As much as I enjoy my time away, I enjoy returning just as much because I get to see again the friendly faces of my friends of SKS and experience the comforts of home.

SKS is the Foundation for an Extraordinary Future.

Tony Simone, Principal

...from the Religious Education Office Dear Friends, A few weeks ago, on Pentecost Sunday, Deacon Emil Vasek delivered a sermon in honor of the birth of the Church. He said we spend plenty of time talking about what is wrong with the Church, but hardly ever speak about what is right with the Church. This struck a chord with me, and I felt like clapping at the end of the sermon. How many of us have stood dumbstruck when a disparaging comment was made about the Catholic Church…often by a Catholic? We will verbally defend our parents, siblings, children, alma maters, even pets…yet we stand silent when we should defend our Church. Is it because we don’t know what is right about the Church? The Catholic Church was instituted by Jesus Christ and has enjoyed an unbroken line of succession from St. Peter, our first Pope, until the present Pope, Benedict XVI. To paraphrase from a “Catholics Come Home” video, the Catholic Church:

has over 1 billion members is guided by scripture and tradition compiled the Bible developed the scientific method founded the college system defends the dignity of all human life upholds family and marriage runs hospitals and orphanages educates more children than any other scholarly or religious institution is the largest charitable organization on the planet

These are feats in which all Catholics should take pride. Teri Klopp

OFFICE HOURS: The Religious Education Office is open Monday thru Thursday from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. when R.E. is scheduled. To avoid any inconvenience to you, it’s always a good idea to call before you visit...especially over the summer!

To the parishioners of St. Kieran Parish,

Thank you. This is why we want to thank you for the generous gift of $725.00. Your commitment to helping our community is appreciated by those who help them and, most importantly, by those who benefit from our services.

Many thanks from your parishioners’ personal commitment to help Our Lady of Tepeyac Parish for Building repairs, Heat, Energy, and Building Expenses, Confirmation Retreat, Window Repair…

Your Parishioners; and your personal commitment is incredibly helpful and will and has allowed us to reach our goals. Your assistance means so much to me but even more to Our Lady of Tepeyac Parish community. Thank you from all of us and God bless you and your Parish community. I assure you that you and your parishioners will be in our Sunday mass prayers.

With sincere affection and in the service of God, Rev. Rigoberto Gamez, JCD Pastor of Our Lady of Tepeyac Parish

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Parish News & Events

COME AND JOIN OUR PARISH FAMILY

Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us, whether you are a visitor, long time resident or new arrival in the Parish. If you are not registered or need to make changes to your current registration information, please fill out this form and place it in the collection basket or call the rectory. A downloadable version of the complete form is available on the Parish website.

Name:_____________________________________

Address:___________________________________

City, State, Zip______________________________

Phone:_____________________________________

Email:_____________________________________

____ New Parishioner ____ New Address ____ New Phone ____ I am moving, please remove me from the Parish Registry ____ I would like to receive Holy Eucharist at home

NEXT WEEKEND!

FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR FATHER JOSEPH COOK

The time is drawing near for Fr. Joe to leave our Parish. Please remember that Fr. Joe’s last weekend with us is June 23-24. The Women’s Club will host a farewell reception for Fr. Joe after the 12:00 p.m. Mass in Crawford Hall.

All are welcome to attend.

Note: Fr. Joe requests that any gifts be made to the St. Kieran School Scholarship Fund.

A PRAYER FOR FATHER’S DAY We thank you, dear God, for giving us our father. Enlighten us so that we may realize the depth of his love for us and the greatness of his sacrifices for us. His fatherly care reflects your goodness, his manliness your strength, his understanding your wisdom. His is your faithful servant and image. Bless him with peace of soul, health of body and success in his work.

Amen.

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Other Religious News & Events

MONDAY NIGHT BINGO AT ST. LAWRENCE O’TOOLE!

Doors open at 5:00pm

Early Bird Games start at 6:45pm. Come out, bring a friend or two,

and have a great night of fun,

The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, September 23rd at 2:30 p.m.

at Holy Name Cathedral.

Couples married in 1962 who are interested in attending this celebration should contact Sandy

at the rectory office on or before Monday, June 18th. Please call 708-755-0074 during

regular business hours, 9 a.m.— 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Archdiocese will then send you a formal invitation for this event.

Flowers for Mary’s Shrine in Church

The Marian Shrine Book for flower orders is open for 2012. Flowers may be ordered in memory of a deceased loved one or for any special occasion (anniversary, special birthday, special intention, etc.) All flower arrangements are ordered by the Rectory Office, delivered on the Friday of the weekend you have chosen, displayed for the weekend and the following week, then placed in the church vestibule for your pick-up (should you wish to do so.) If you would like to order a flower arrangement for one of the weekends in the year 2012, please complete the order form below and mail or drop off at the Rectory Office OR place in the weekly collection basket in an enveloped marked “Rectory Office—Flower Order.” You will receive a confirmation of your order indicating which date your flowers will be in the shrine. Your check or cash in the amount of $25 should accompany your order. Thanks for decorating Our Lady’s altar with flowers! __________________________________________ I would like to purchase a $25 flower arrangement for Our Lady’s altar in honor of the following person or event:

___________________________________________________ My choice of weekend dates are as follows: First Choice: ___________________________________________________ Second Choice: ___________________________________________________ Requested by: ___________________________________________________ Daytime Phone Number:___________________________________________

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Our Parish Calendar for 2012-2013 is now open!

All requests for use of Parish facilities must be made on a Facility Use Request Form

and submitted to the Parish Calendar Coordinator, Teri Klopp. Phone: 708/754-0484

E-Mail: stk-reoffice@comcast.net You may download a Facility Use Request Form from the website: www.stkieranchurch.org

or pick one up in the church vestibule or any parish office. This form must be used for all requests.

A few reminders about use of parish facilities:

Parish buildings and grounds are only available for use by parish or Catholic organizations.

Church, Religious Education, and School events are entered on the calendar before it is open to other organizations within the parish.

No groups may meet in the school building when School or Religious Education programs are in session.

All requests are subject to approval, and are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Confirmation will be sent for every scheduled event.

Although your event must be approved by a member of the Pastoral Staff, your event is not confirmed unless you have filled out a request form and received written or email confirmation from the Parish Calendar Coordinator, Teri Klopp. If this step is skipped, you do not have permission to use the facilities or property of St. Kieran Parish. The calendar coordinator is the only person who can confirm a request.

Any changes in dates or times must be approved by the Parish Calendar Coordinator.

Thanks for your cooperation!

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If you wish to add a name to our

Pray for the Sick or Troops List,

please contact the rectory by

email or phone.

Our Troops

Army

E5 Patrick Atwater PFC James R. Hibbs

PFC Lee James Roche’ PFC Thomas J. Seehausen

PFC2 Anthony Termini

Marine Corp.

Cpl. Tyrell Benesh Lt. Mark Novella

MSgt. James J Petrongelli PFC Patrick Russell SSgt. Nathan Taylor

National Guard

SSgt. Paul LaBelle

Navy

Bmsr. Steven Czarnecki Troy DaVault

OSSR TJ Purcell

Ramon Luna

Rich Mackowiak

Lori Martin

Victor Melillo

Patricia Morris

Herb Neal

Alice Pastere

Philip Pastere

Anna Pignotti

Jill Prior

Helen Rietow

Jim Schlacks

Pat Schlacks

Audrey Strasser

Rusty Urban

Marjorie Woltman

Ed Weise, Jr.

John Wilson Paula Wilson

Dana Wittman

...and all who are ill or

injured, in a hospital or a nursing home, as well as their relatives and care-givers.

Sick/Injured Jarlath Avila

Lauretta Burke

Jolene Cieniawski

Joshua Clumpner

Mary Louise Cox

Abigail Diane Davis

Charlotte Drozdowski

Celia Duffy

Lori Duggan

Gina Falvo

Rose Fidanzi

Barbara Flaws

Lynn Gennerelli

John Geraci

Charlie Gilbert

Billie Gromala

James Heavey

Matthew Heinberg

Rita James

Sandy Karpik

Amanda LaBelle

Marguerite Lawson

Dolores Lotter

Ministry Schedule for June 23 & 24, 2012 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Dave Dutko Dave Dutko Emil Vasek

Gene LaBelle

Dorothy Angell Lynn Hume

Michelle Patzelt Judi Patzelt

Maria Simone Joe Sopron

Noreen Bussey John Jaworski Joyce Lagone Carla Lofrano

Charles Lofrano Fred Sickman

Keith Betton Sandra Ciccotelli

Ginny Dillon Deborah Linde Brenda Wesley

OPEN POSITION

Lois Bilik Betty Duggan Jim Schlacks

Alexcia Valdez

Kaitlyn Linde Stephanie Patzelt

Sean Mascolino Allison Mascolino

Manuel Ayala Ernesto Ayala

Elizabeth Estrada Hunter Ward

Dawn Sterning Francisco Montalvo, Jr. Joan Knoll Harry Rogers

Meghan Rogers

Bess Vallese Ray Brower Mary Ellen Schmal Nancy Rogers

In Memory of . . .

This week, the flowers decorating Mary’s shrine in

the back of church were donated in memory of…

Ken Broxterman

By his Family

(Flower dates are available throughout 2012.)

Monday, June 18 No activities scheduled

Tuesday, June 19 6:00 p.m. Athletics until 7:30 p.m. (H)

Wednesday, June 20 - Summer Begins

No activities scheduled

Thursday, June 21 7:30 p.m. Choir (C)

Friday, June 22 6:00 p.m. Athletics until 7:30 p.m. (H)

Saturday, June 23 No activities scheduled

Sunday, June 24 Farewell Reception for Fr. Joseph Cook will follow

the Noon Mass (H)

Contact individual groups for changes or more information.

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Father! To God himself

we cannot give a holier name.

Monday, June 18 - Weekday

8:00 a.m. •Communion Service

Tuesday, June 19 - St. Romuald

8:00 a.m. •Ken Broxterman, req. by Bill & Mary Ellen Schmal

Wednesday, June 20 - Weekday

8:00 a.m. •Giuseppina Bova, req. by her Sister, Marina & Family • The deceased of the Duffy Family, req. by Judy Bendle Thursday, June 21 - St. Aloysius Gonzaga

8:00 a.m. •Guy & Rita Damiani, req. by Lee Malizia

Friday, June 22 - St. Paulinus of Nola; Ss. John Fisher and Thomas More

8:00 a.m. •Teresa Popolla, req. by Enzo & Rosemary Popolla • Josephine Zinker, req. by the Zinker Family

Saturday, June 23 - The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

9:00 a.m. •Communion Service 5:00 p.m. •Laura Kaszubski, req. by her Daughter, Linda •Kyle Penkala, req. by Elmer & Carole Joyce

Sunday, June 24 - The Nativity of John the Baptist

8:00 a.m. •The deceased of the Weglarz/Komer Families, req by LaVerne Kommers & Tony Weglarz • Nathan Lopez, req. by his Parents 10:00 a.m. •Michele Litro, req. by Gina Maciariello • Carmela & Antonio Porrino, req. by their Family 12:00 p.m. •Mary Ross, req. by Tom & Mary Blue • Susan Polacheck, Robert & Joe Cook, req. by the Joe Cook Family

Ann Napoli

PARISH STAFF: Rev. Joseph T. Cook Pastor David (Barbara) Dutko Deacon Teri Klopp Coordinator of Religious Education Eugene (Mary) LaBelle Deacon / Pastoral Associate Anthony Simone School Principal Emil (Sandy) Vasek Deacon

BAPTISMS: Are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays

of most months. Parents MUST attend a mandatory preparation session before baptism takes place. These

are held on the 2nd Thursday of most months at 7:00 PM in the Library. Please call the rectory for more information.

MARRIAGE: Please make arrangements with Fr. Joseph

Cook at least 9 months before your wedding date. All couples must attend a marriage preparation program to be scheduled during your first meeting with him, or our deacon.

HOW DOES ONE BECOME CATHOLIC?

Please call the rectory or contact the Religious Ed office.

NEW PARISHIONERS: Registration forms are available

in the back of church and also at our website; or you may call / email the rectory office and we will gladly send you a registration form and answer any questions.

COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND: To arrange for visits by a Minister of Care, please call Deacon Gene LaBelle at the rectory.

REMEMBER TO NOTIFY THE RECTORY IF A LOVED ONE IS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL. Because of changes in privacy laws, we are not always notified of hospital admissions.

BULLETIN DEADLINES:

If you would like to submit an item for the Bulletin: please submit it at least 2 weeks prior to the date of the

Bulletin in which you would like it to appear. Contact the Religious Education Office at stk-reoffice@comcast.net or call 708-755-0484 during regular office hours for more information. Make sure to include a daytime phone number with your submission.

PARISH CALENDAR

Contact Teri Klopp to add or change events on our current parish calendar now through June 2012: (708) 754-0484.

St. Kieran Parish 724 W. 195th Street, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

MASSES:

Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12 Noon. Weekdays: 8:00 AM Tuesday through Friday. Holy Days: (vigil) 7:00 PM and (day) 8:00 AM & 7:00 PM.

COMMUNION SERVICE:

Monday at 8:00 AM

Saturday at 9:00 AM

RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Other times by appointment.

RECTORY OFFICE BUSINESS HOURS:

9:00 AM until 3:30 PM, Monday — Friday (Closed on Fridays in the month of July.)

PARISH PHONE NUMBERS:

RECTORY OFFICE: (708) 755-0074

RELIGIOUS ED.: (708) 754-0484 SCHOOL: (708) 754-8999

WEBSITES: www.stkieranchurch.org www.stkieranschool.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.

Sunday Collection June 10 $5,840.57

Priests Retirement Fund $1,637.00

Thank you for your support of St. Kieran Parish!

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