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.”

St. Cecilia Church 700 S. Meier Road

Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 Phone: 847-437-6208 FAX 847-437-2520

www.stceciliamtprospect.com

Parish Office Hours

Monday-Thursday…..9:00 AM -- 4:30 PM Friday……………… 9:00 AM--12:30 PM Saturday and Sunday………..Closed

Weekday Mass Monday-Saturday 8:00am

Weekend Masses Saturday Evening 4:30 pm Hispanic Liturgy 6:30 pm Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am

Hispanic Liturgy 12:00 Noon

Inside this Issue:

Schedules/Parish Meetings/Lent Ideas.2

Bereavement Ministry Training…..….3

RE Calendar/Young Adult Retreat…...4

Youth Ministry/St. Joseph Table…......5

SVD Thank You/Lenten Observance...6

Mass Intentions & Readings...……….7

Feed My Starving Children/Neighboring Lenten Offerings…….…8 Mardi Gras Pictures………...………..9

Casino Trip/Job Opening…………...10

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Liturgical Ministry Schedule for March 3 and March 4

Sat. 4:30 Sun.7:30 Sun. 9:00 Sun. 10:30

Celebrant Fr. Mike Olivero

Fr. Damasus Okoro

Fr. Mike Olivero

Fr. Damasus Okoro

Ministers M.L. Giska J. Genovese* K. Schmidt S. Wilken*

B. LaVant F. Ficker R. Smeds C. Szymaszek

J. Nolan S. France M. Welch J. Grosklaus

M. Welch J. Lipinski N. Reichel P. Lossau

C. DeLuca G. Silchuck M. Benitez* A. Seidl

A. McGarrity P. St. Leger M. Seidl M.A. McGarrity

Lectors J. MacGregor J. MacGregor T. Wilken B. Starr

M. LaVant F. Gaziano G. Collins D. Martino

Servers R. Cook E. Schultz A. Schmidt L. Quadros+

C. James N. Hinderer+ A. Schmidt+ L. Quadros

J. Ragusin+ E. Mack N. Benitez F. Recinos

Monday, February 26, 2018

7:00 pm Rosary CH

Tuesday, February 27, 2018 1:00 pm Breaking Open the Word R 7:00 pm Holy Hour CH

February 28, 2018 3:00 pm Stations CH 4:30 pm Religious Ed Classes MH 4:30 pm Religious Ed Classes PC 6:00 pm St.Vincent de Paul Meeting BR 7:00 pm Choir practice CH

Thursday, March 1, 2018 7:00 pm Catholic Meditative Prayer BR

This Week at the Parish

Friday, March 2, 2018 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross CH

Saturday, March 3, 2018 No parish meetings

Sunday, March 4, 2018 6:30 pm Tag Meeting TR

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

February 18, 2018--$8,468

February 19, 2017-$10,238

Contribution Tax Statements

Can be obtained from the parish office. Call 847-437-6208 to request your copy.

If you provide us with an email we can get it to you faster.

Prayer

Online Daily Reflection by Bishop Robert Barron: Sign up at Word on Fire DailyCatholicGospel.com

Fasting

Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others.

Almsgiving Sunday, March 4: Contribute to St. Vincent de Paul Outreach Ministry or mend a broken relationship.

Ideas for the Week

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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

Pvt. Peter Eck Pvt. Zachary Flick Lt. Eric Infante

Sgt. Scott Majewski Kevin Moon Mullins

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.

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.

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 sugery or if anesthesia is involved. Call Linda at 847-439-5372.

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

Lent is a call not just to “give up something” but more important to “give something for the poor.” Wherever you live in the parish, there are poor families within walking distance of your home. When in need, they ring the rectory bell. They are, in effect, ringing your doorbell.

This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist the needy in our parish community. God bless you!

Pregant and in need? Help is available at Optional.me.org 1-800-712-HELP

Homelss and pregnant? Call Good Counsel Homes, 1-800-723-8331

Www.goodcounelhomes.org

Hurting from an abortion? Visit www.AbortionForgiveness.com

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY TRAINING For new Ministers of Bereavement

Place: Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL

Date: Saturday, April 7, 2018

Time: 10:00 am to 3:45 pm

Presenter: Amy Florian

Topics: Communicating with Bereaved, Catholic View of Death, Funerals, Wake Vigils, and Bereavement Ministry

Are you interested? Possibly feel a call to do so? Call Fran.. Office: 847-437-6208

Email…….. fran@stceciliamtprospect.org

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Office Number:

847-437-6208

Extension 129

2018 Religious Ed Calendar

February 28 Regular Classes March 7 Regular Classes

14 Regular Classes 21 Special: Stations of the Cross

at 6:30 PM (All Classes & Families-In Church) 28 No Classes Spring Break-Holy Week April 4 Regular Classes 11 Regular Classes 18 Regular Classes 25 Last Regular Class for Students

Little Black

Books

Now Available

Please pick up your Little Black Book from the Gathering Space starting this weekend. These little books are wonderful reflection aids to use during Lent. A free-will donation of one

dollar or more per book is much appreciated. Donation containers are located near the

books in the Gathering Space.

Young adults from across the Archdiocese of Chicago will gather together to continue their Lenten jour-ney for a retreat that will provide insight on how to recognize, trust, listen, and follow the voice of God. Programming for each evening will include dinner, reflection, Taize style prayer, and an open discussion. Monday evening will be centered around recognizing the voice of God and learning to trust in that voice. Tuesday evening will focus on how to listen to and follow the voice of God.

Monday, February 26 and Tuesday, February 27 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Quigley Pastoral Center - St. James Chapel 835 North Rush Street Chicago, IL 60611

Admission to this event is free.

Discerning Where God Leads You, Lessons on How to Listen and Follow God: A Lenten Retreat

Ramona Mazurowski Rosemary Nevins

Dolores Gawlik Edward Madejczyk

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Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics age 14 and older on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays in Lent.

Fasting is to be observed by all Catholics between 18 and 59 years of age on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. You may have only one full meal and two smaller meals as needed for strength. No solid food should be eaten between meals.

The Stations of the Cross are a devotion of the Catholic Church most commonly prayed during Lent. The origins of the devotion date back to just a few years after Christ’s death and resurrection. Tradition tells us that Mary and the apostles would frequently retrace the path of Christ’s passion. As Christianity spread and travel was not safe or affordable, monks began the Stations of the Cross as we practice it today. They had statues carved or stained glass windows made to depict the images of Christ’s journey. The tradition continued and grew. The Stations of the Cross are a way for us to make a pilgrimage and participate in the

suffering of Jesus. At St. Cecilia Church, we pray the Stations of the Cross

every Wednesday at 3:00pm

Friday night Stations will be held on:

March 2, March 9, March 16 and March 23

Please join us in this devotion.

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society has recently been aided with

some wonderful donations to help those in need. Special gratitude is sent to:

♦ All who baked and bought for our Valentine’s Day bake sale.

♦ The Knights of Columbus for the gift of money from the Christmas wreath sale.

♦ The Parish Life Commisson for sponsoring these events.

“Whatsoever you do for the least of my brethren, that you do unto me.” Matthew 25

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MASS INTENTIONS Saturday February 24, 2018 8:00 AM † Joseph Petrancosta People of St. Cecilia 4:30 PM † Vincent Passi † Frank Pusateri † Kazimierz & Mieczyslawa Mazur † Genevieve Behrendt † Dec. Mem. Of Schramm & Nickele Families 6:30 PM Spanish Liturgy

Sunday February 25, 2018 4:30 PM † Raymond Micek † Mildred Benson † O’Tilie Sana † Raymond Micek † George Puralewski 9:00 AM † Margaret Salen † Abraham Kershaw † Vera Jannotta 10:30 AM † Micki Collins † Diana Flerlage † Maria K. Brzuskiewicz † Dec. Members of St. Cecilia Women's Club 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy Monday February 26, 2018 8:00 AM † Fr. James Prendergast In Thanksgiving to St. Peregrine † Fr. Joe Ognibene † Lillian & Fred Beaudoin Tuesday February 27, 2018 8:00 AM † Fr. Raymond Pavis † Olga C. Martinez † Tom Tomlinson † Eugene Bradtke Wednesday February 28, 2018 8:00 AM † People of St. Cecilia † Leona A. Styrcula † Robert Jastrebski Thursday March 1, 2018 8:00 AM † Frances Zender † Fr. Cyriacus Onunkwo † Michele Baeza Friday March 2, 2018 8:00 AM † Purgatorial Society † Alice Kazmierski † Dec. Mem. of Pusateri & Lansing Family Pat Hackett (Special Intention) Saturday March 3, 2018 8:00 AM † Sabastian Saldivar 4:30 PM † Donna Maggard † Ron Rascia † Sal DeLuca † Rosemary Anichini † Janet Stanczak

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — (Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18) The sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith.

Psalm — (Psalm 116) I walk before the Lord, in the land of the living.

Second Reading — (Romans 8:31b-34) God did not spare his own Son.

Gospel — (Mark 9:2-10) This is my beloved Son.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38

Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12

Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28

Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31

Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46

Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]; Ps 19:8-11; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25

Alternate readings (Year A): Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]

Sunday March 4, 2018 7:30 AM † Decease Members of Szyszka Family † Franciszek & Maria Zaldlo † Vitold & Zofia Bartman † John & Maria Waliczek Family † William & Margaret Chudziak 9:00 AM † Leona A. Styrcula † Alicja Sadowska † Marlene Witt † Chester Kilian † Joe DeLa Garza 10:30 AM † Decease Members of Alessi Family † Clifford Millicent † Deceased Members of Anzaldua & Alvarez Fam. 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy

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Rosemary Nevins Delores Gawlik

Romona Msazurowski Robert Prosi

Jane Malapanes Theodora Mackiewicz

Dominick Dwblinski Mary Lu Oberhart

Other Lenten Opportunities with our Neighboring Parishes

St. Raymond (Mt. Prospect)

St. Zachary (Des Plaines)

International Rosary and Benediction� Tuesday Nights During Lent at 7:00 pm�

We will be praying the International Rosary in conjunc-tion with Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction. We will begin Adoration at 7:00 PM followed by the Rosary and concluding with Benediction. A variety of breads will be

served attributed to and prepared by the different ethnic groups after the rosary.! !

Please plan on spending some time with our Blessed Mother praying the rosary in different languages. !

The following ethnic groups will host the five weeks: !

� February 27 Polish March 6 Filipino March 13 Italian March 20 Combined Ethnic Groups

Also, please note no Rosary during Holy Week. Questions: Josephine Tozzi 847-842-4014

♦ Mass at Noon during Lent on Wednesdays

♦ Friday Fish Fry March 2 and

March 16 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Adults $12 Seniors $11

Kids $7

Main Menu: Fried cod or shrimp or cheese pizza Pick 2 sides: Mac ‘n cheese, fries, cole slaw or applesauce Meals include: Salad, rolls, dessert, coffee, tea, or lemonade.

It must seem like a miracle to them – they are starving & then FMSC Manna Packs appear! This coming week,

volunteers from St. Cecilia will be assembling these pre-packaged dry meals. Our goal is to raise $8,000 to cover the cost of these meals. If you couldn’t sign up for the

packing event, please consider making a donation to help cover the cost of the food. Place your donation in one of the specially marked buckets in the Gathering Space. We will take cash, coins, checks (made payable to St. Cecilia & put “FMSC” in the memo line). Track our progress toward

our goal on the posters in the Gathering Space.

If you are unable to make a donation, pray for the success of the packing event, the volunteers who give their time to pack the meals, the success of our fundraising & for the children around the world who will receive these meals.

LET’S SPREAD SOME HOPE THIS LENT & STOCK THE FMSC

SHELVES – PLEASE MAKE A DONATION TODAY!

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MARDI GRAS

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CASINO TRIP

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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 Ms. Dina Sarti, Parish Office Staff 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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