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“And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” — Matthew 28:20

Celebrating over a Century of Faith and Education

St. Barbara Parish is a Roman Catholic community celebrating a century of faith in the Bridgeport area. Our faith community welcomes all people, helping them grow spiritually through liturgy, prayer, and education, and socially through activities for all ages. Our school takes great pride in fostering these values in our children. We give witness to our faith by sharing with each other our God-given gifts and talents. We nourish and sustain our faith as a family by celebrating the sacraments and the presence of the risen Lord among us in the Eucharist.

May, The Month of Mary

Because May is the month of Mary, all weekday Masses will be held in church at 6:00 p.m. After Mass, we will pray the Litany to the Blessed Vir-gin Mary and the Divine Mercy Chap-

let. Beginning Thursday, June 1st, we will return to our original schedule at Masses at 8:30 am every day except for the Tuesday evening Mass at 6:00 pm.

Activities This Week

Mon., May 29 - Memorial Day Mass; 9:00 am Tues., May 30 - Carnival Mtg.; 7:00 pm Wed., May 31 - Finance Council Mtg.; 6:30 pm Fri., June 2 - First Friday School Mass Outside (weather permitting); 8:30 am Sun., June 4—8th Grade Graduation; 9:30 am

Memorial Day Mass Monday, May 29th 9:00 am in Church

Join us in prayer to remem-ber and honor those who have given their all in ser-

vice to their country. There will be no 6:00 pm Mass on Memorial Day.

Safety Blessing for Two-Wheeled Vehicles

On Saturday, June 3rd, Pastor Artur Marat will give a short prayer and blessing of all motorcycles and bicycles after the 8:30 am Mass. Service will start at approximately 9:00 am, So, come ride your motor-cycle/bicycle to our parking lot and join us as we begin our summer fun with our 2-wheeled vehicles.

ST. BARBARA BLOOD DRIVE SUNDAY, JUNE 11th

9:00 am—1:00 pm

St. Barbara’s Parish Council will be sponsoring a blood drive on Sunday, June 11th, from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, please call (312) 842-7979 or sign-up after Mass the weekend of June 3-4. Appointments are preferred; walk-ins are welcome! Please remember to eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids before donating. Also, bring a photo ID to the blood drive. Your donation can help save 3 lives!

CHOPIN SOCIETY OF CHICAGO PRESENTS “KUPALA NIGHT”

A Celebration of Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Belarussian, and Polish Music

The Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra will perform Sunday, June 11th, at 5:00 pm in our church. “Kupala Night”, celebrating Slavic culture and the summer solstice, will also feature the St. Barbara Holy Name Society Choir and composer/pianist Jaroslaw Golembiowski. Philip Simmons conducts the LCO in a diverse program of classical and folk music including works by Lysenko, Ciurlionis, Mo-niuszko, and Ogiński.

PEACE on EARTH!

Pray for the safety of the men and women of our

UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES protecting and serving the world over. May our world one day be at peace.

FROM THE DESK OF THE ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord and we see, in the first reading, disciples who are staring at the sky where just seconds ago Jesus was lifted up and a cloud took him from their sight. It must be something amazing – something that made them speechless – something that was fascinating. It took two angels to make them come back to reality. It reminds me of a movie which is a very pretty movie but, at the end, the movie is over and we have to come back to reality. The disciples had experi-enced beautiful times in their lives. For three years, they were with Jesus. They saw him changing water into wine, they saw him curing sick people, feeding the hungry, raising the dead and, now, it is like with the movie. They see written, “The End”. But for the disciples of Jesus, the movie will never end. In the gospel Jesus said, “Go therefore and make dis-ciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” And this is our homework that Jesus gave us. Be His witnesses to the end of the world. We should do everything possible to bring people to Jesus. Every one of us do this in a different way, but we should have one target — build the church. We do this by prayer, charity work, example, sufferings and everyday works. It is good to look up to heaven and have a good time with Jesus only, but we have to remember that it is time to serve our brothers and sisters. If reminds me of one story about a monk who lived in the monastery. His duty was to distribute food for the poor once a day. But, all his life, he was praying and begging Jesus that he might see him – have this divine vision of Jesus. And one day when he was praying, the dream came true. Jesus Himself ap-peared to the poor monk but, unfortunately, it was the time when poor people came for their daily food. The monk said, “Please, not now. I have a vision of Jesus!” But Jesus said to him, “you have two choic-es – you can go and do your duties, feeding the poor and I will wait for you. Or, you can stay here but the vision will be over.”

The same is true in our life. We have to pray, we have to meditate, but also remember that we have to serve.

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As you may have read in The Chicago Catholic, I will be on sabbatical from June 1st to September 1st. I will think about you while I am gone and I look forward to being back here soon.

Fr. Andrzej

First Friday Masses June 2nd

* 8:30 a.m. Mass (in Church) * 6:00 p.m. Mass (in Church) * 6:45 p.m. Exposition * 7:30 p.m. Benediction

IT’S OFFICIAL ST. BARBARA KC COUNCIL #16739!

The St. Barbara Knights of Columbus has been offi-cially designed as Council #16739! We will hold our meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm. Below are pictures from our first Sandwich –Making Project for Port Ministries. We were able to make over 200 sandwiches and it only took about an hour of our time.

May 20, 2017 Report Because payments have exceeded our goal, all additional funds are returned to our parish for our use. Thank you for your support of St. Barbara Parish.

Donor Count 81 2016 Goal $ 8,222.76 Amount Pledged $22,236.00 Amount Paid $16,408.34 Balance Due $ 5,827.66

Thursday May 18, 2017

Nancy and Orlise $500 Coverall Split

HOLY NAME NEWS The Holy Name Society held their monthly meeting on Friday, May 12, 2017. The winners of the “100 Club” raffle are: 1st prize: George Vanderford, Sr.; 2nd prize: George Vanderford, Sr.; 3rd prize: Cliff Whitehouse; 4th prize: Ed Glabicki; and 5th prize: Nicole Diaz DeLeon.

SAVE THE DATE

The 4th annual Car Show will be held on Saturday, August 19th. Free viewing is open to the public from 1:00 - 8:00 pm. The parking lot and registra-tion opens at 12:00 pm. The show car entrance fee is $20.00. If you need any additional information, please call Phil Whitehouse, (312) 316-3888.

Please consider remembering

St. Barbara Parish in your will.

The Carnival is only two weeks away! There will be an important Carnival meet-ing on Tuesday, May 30th, at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center. Please attend this im-portant meeting. Mega Passes are available for $50.00;

remember — after June 13th, they will increase to $60.00. Passes are available at the rectory during business hours.

We are looking for Volunteers; please

sign up on the sheets in back of church if you are available.

Carnival Wish Lists are available in the back of church this week.

We are still looking for monetary and

gift donations. Maybe your work place would consider donating, or you would like to donate in memory of a loved one. Any size donation would be greatly ap-preciated, and help defray the cost of this big event.

Lastly, if you can, please put a lawn

sign in your yard/window advertising the carnival. They will also be available in church after masses next week; please take one and help advertise.

Please send any Carnival Correspondence to:

Attn: Wendy Kaput c/o Brandon Holland 5th Grade

Randy U-Pik-Em - $2,202

School Happenings (School Website: www.stbarbaraschool.org)

SCHOOL MAY CROWNING

Last week, our First Communicants and our Eighth grade class helped celebrate May Crowning. Jessica Groark and Matthew Dyjak were chosen to crown the Blessed Virgin Mary. Ava Walczak had the honor of being the crown bearer. Catholics all over the world celebrate this annual tradition during the month of May to honor Mary, the Mother of God, and Queen of Heaven and Earth.

PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN READING NIGHT

Yesterday evening, we held our annual Preschool and Kindergarten Reading Night! Many children were dressed in their comfy pajamas to hear Ms. Wargo and Ms. Short read “The Perfect Square”. They also participated in Art, Reading and Yoga cen-ters. Parents had an opportunity to meet other parents and enjoy refreshments and snacks. Thank you to our Room Moms, Parent Ambassadors and to the Stu-dent Council for helping make this evening a suc-cess!

Sunday Envelopes (102) $1,725.00 Sunday Loose $ 837.78 Children's Envelopes (10) $20.00 Elementary School (51) $827.60 Total Collection $3,410.38 YTD Weekly Actual $153,642.38 $3,410.38 Goal $308,000.00 $6,400.00 % of Goal 50% 53% Votives & Vigil Lights: $287.50 April Give Central: 1st $2,410.00 2nd $255.00

Saturday, May 27 - Vigil of the Seventh Sunday of Easter 5:00 p.m. + 50th Birthday Rem.: Brian Kaput (Family) + Stanley Piorecki (Ted Piorecki) + Evelyn Pyznarski (Casimira Nowak & Family) Divine Mercy for All ( C. Kisielente Family) Sunday, May 28 - Seventh Sunday of Easter 6:00 a.m. Health Blessings: Koen Guest (Guest Family) + Henry & Valeria Jedresik (Bill & Barbara Webb) + Joy Noworyta (Aunt, Ceil Krok) + Alan Campione (Family) 9:30 a.m. All Parishioners, Living and Deceased + Mary Diaz DeLeon (Family) 11:30 a.m. + Henry & Valerie Jedresik (Therese Ryndak) + Evelyn Pyznarski (Diann Bak) Blessings for Dr. Terrence Lerner (Virginia Pienta) Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day 6:00 p.m. + Francis Beyer (Ed & B. Glabicki) All Deceased Members of the Armed Forces Tuesday, May 30 - Easter Weekday 6:00 p.m. + Deacon Andy Brongiel (Ed & B. Glabicki) Wednesday, May 31 - The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:00 p.m. + Helen Kuberska (Family) Thursday, June 1 - St. Justin 8:30 a.m. + Bernice Nawracaj (M/M Stanley Nawracaj) + Adam Rygula, Jr. (M/M Stanley Nawracaj) Friday, June 2 - Easter Weekday 8:30 a.m. + 2 yr. Ann.: Tess Foutris (M. Korso) 6:00 p.m. Blessings for Hubert Sawaściuk & Family Saturday, June 3 - Easter Weekday; St. Charles Lwanga 8:30 a.m. Fathers’ Day Remembrance Saturday, June 3 - Vigil of Pentacost Sunday 5:00 p.m. + Evelyn Pzynarski (Ray Smolinski) + Joseph Piorecki (Ted Piorecki) Divine Mercy for All (Parishioner) Sunday, June 4 - Pentacost Sunday 6:00 a.m. Health Blessings: Koen Guest (Guest Family) + Angelo & Mary Provenzano (Bill & Barbara Webb) + Birth. Rem.: Evelyn Jirik (Jim & Christine Bertucci) + Donald Rolek (Ray Smolinski) (con’t.)

SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD 5:00 p.m. Altar Servers: I. Echevarria, N. Gayton, A. Gorz, A. Torres Eucharistic Ministers: J. Lukwinski, R. Carden Lectors: G. Dumelle, E. Santos Greeters: S. Santos, J. Santos SUNDAY, JUNE 4TH 6:00 a.m. Altar Server: G. Vanderford Eucharistic Ministers: S. Guest, J. Balasa Lector: J. Bertucci Greeter: B. Webb 9:30 a.m. Altar Servers: J. Castaneda, E. Castaneda, L. Castaneda, C. Kelly Eucharistic Ministers: P. Rodriguez, J. Rodriguez Lectors: 8th Grade Graduation Greeter: C. Whitehouse 11:30 a.m. Altar Servers: V. Sandoval, A. Calderon, N. Calderon, L. Calderon Eucharistic Ministers: A. Skokal, B. Pienta Lectors: K. Ricci, L. Szczepanski Greeter: M. Szczepanski

Liturgical Ministers

Weekly Collection - May 20 - 21

Sunday, June 4 - Pentacost Sunday 9:30 a.m. 8th Grade Graduation + 100th Birth. Rem.:Walter Kostecka, Sr (Family) 11:30 a.m. All Parishioners, Living & Deceased + Rita M. Lucas (Family)

Baptisms: Parents must be registered practicing parishioners and attend a baptismal preparation session before a baptism will be scheduled. Call the rectory office for further information. Communion Calls: Please contact the Rectory when someone who is homebound or in the hospital wishes a visit to receive Holy Communion or the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. The Anointing of the Sick is for anyone seriously sick and not only for those near death. Ministry of Care: Eucharistic Ministers are available to visit, pray with, and bring Holy Communion to those who are sick and unable to attend Mass. Notify the Parish Office when this service is needed. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a program for anyone inquiring and seeking information about entering the Catholic faith. Weddings: Weddings need to be scheduled at least six months in advance. Couples are reminded to secure the Church date before the reception hall. Moving/New Cell #: Please contact the rectory with address change or telephone change.

Please pray for those homebound, hospitalized and in need of con nued prayers… Rev. Anthony Adducci, Mary Aguirre, Walter Annerino, Kimberly Babe, Judith Beaudry, Christine Bertucci, Joseph ‘Joey’ Bertucci, Lonnie & Theresa Bertucci-Falls, Jennifer Bond, Irene Bonk, Fr. Michael Bowler, Jeff Bowman, Mary Camarda, Anthony Capone Sr., Adele Castro, Laverne Connolly, Tim Consola, Joe Cruz, Patti Cuchetto, Victoria David, Paul DeGrazia, Baby Derek, Jacqueline Dybas, Jerry Felske, Natalia Francone, Bill Frank, Sr. Mary Therese Freymann, Darlene Frost, Harold Frost, Rose Furmanek, Paul Gadomski, Ray Gadomski, Lily Ann Galloway, John Gasca, Cheryl Lynn Gilhooly, Bernadette & Ed Glabicki, Rita Grassano, Koen Guest, Jose P. Gutierrez, Jasmine Hansen, Eugene Harms, Kellar Harris, Lynette Heidemann, Marlene Hillock, Gwen Holub, Morris Humphrey, Baby Nyla Hunt, Michaeline Hunter, Ted Hunter, Suzanne Ivester, Chester Jendryczka, Dr. Joe, Geri Kaput, John Kaput, Dorothy Kawalerski, Rose Kisielowski, Stanley Kiwala, Janice Kutansky, Craig Labudda, Ken Labudda, Sunny Labudda, Kathy LaSorella, Steve Ligda, Lenny Loretto, Richard Lyznicki, Ronald M., Nancy Mallory, John Mangan, Kayle Marth, Paul Martinez, Bill Marczuk, Zena Masi, Maria Mawgwi, Lil’ Joe Michalak, Cindy Moore, Dr. Mike, Frank Muszynski, Cydney Muti, Stephanie Nicks, Casimira (Carrie) Nowak, Theresa Oleszkiewicz, Allison Pakula, Eva Castillion Parcon, Josie Petkus, Michael Petruck, Dolores Pienta, Mitchell Pienta, Virginia Pienta, Ted Piorecki, Ray Polakowski, Robert Potter, Theresa Powers, Josephine Richardson, Jose Rodriguez, Jose C. Rodriguez, Sandra Rios, Dolly Roti, Therese Ryndak, Dorothy Rzasa, Dave S., Diane S., Father Ron S., Tony S., Maria Saludo, Baby Scarlet, Kennedy Shepski, Laverne Scianna, Adeline Skokal, Raymond Smolinski, Gary Solverson, Sharon Solverson, Jeff Spaargaren, Jr., Rosalie Spalla, Diane Spata, Madeline Stachnik, Baby Stefanski, Lauren Stronczek, Rose Stronczek, Robert Synal, Baby Zachary Synal, Robert Szczytko, Emily Rose Thomas, Baby Matthew Topa, Norbert Trojanowski, Bill Ufferman, Dolores Ufferman, George Vanderford Sr., George Vanderford Jr., Juan Vargas, Ava Walczak, Barbara Webb, Bill Webb, Sylvia Wiertel, Madison Young, Eugene & John Zabek, John Ziemba, Irene Zima

MASS SCHEDULE SUNDAY LITURGIES Saturday………………………………….. 5:00 p.m. Sunday……..6:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

WEEKDAY LITURGIES 8:30 a.m.: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 6:00 p.m.: Tuesday

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION 6:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted

CONFESSION Saturday 3:45-4:30 p.m.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS Mass at 8:30 a.m., followed by a short period of Adora-tion of the Blessed Sacrament. Evening Mass at 6:00 p.m., followed by Exposition and Adoration, concluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 7:30 p.m.

THE ROSARY Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. before the 6:00 p.m. Mass, and on Sunday at 5:30 a.m. before the 6:00 a.m. Sunday Mass.

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; 1:30-4:00 p.m. The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Pastor: Fr . Wojciech Ar tur Marat amarat@archchicago.org Associate Pastor: Fr . Andrzej Beltowski abeltowski@StBarbaraChicago.org School Principal: Mrs. Nicole Nolazco nnolazco@StBarbaraChicago.org Business Manager: Mrs. Carol Spalla cspalla@StBarbaraChicago.org Director of Music: Ms. Eva Mrgan emrgan@StBarbaraChicago.org Tuition Admin.: Ms. Dolores Becatti dbecatti@StBarbaraChicago.org Parish Secretaries: Ms. Dolores Becatti Ms. Judy Lukwinski Mrs. Carol Spalla Religious Education: Mrs. Rober ta Carden

St. Barbara Catholic Church 2859 South Throop Street

Chicago, Illinois 60608 www.StBarbaraChicago.org

Rectory Phone: (312) 842-7979 Rectory Fax: (312) 842-7978 School Phone: (312) 326-6243 School Fax: (312) 842-7960 Sr. Citizens Center: (312) 225-2108

CHURCH NAME & NUMBER St. Barbara #275 ADDRESS — 2859 S Throop Street Chicago, IL 60608 PHONE— 312-842-7979 CONTACT— Dolores Becatti or Father Artur Marat SOFTWARE— Publisher 2014 Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Printer— Brother HL-6180DW BR-Script 3 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT — Cover through 8 SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN — Sunday, May 28, 2017 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS — 600 copies