May 20, 2012

The Ascension of the Lord

St. Ann Parish ESTABLISHED 1913

3010 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL 60438 708-895-6700

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May 20, 2012

Contact Information Parish Office: 708-895-6700 Parish Office Fax: 708-895-6877 School Office: 708-895-1661 Religious Ed. Office: 708-895-5970 St. Vincent DePaul: 708-745-4760 Michele Nowak, LCPC 312-655-7725 Fr. Bill’s email: frbillmcfarlane@aol.com Parish email: stannch@comcast.net Bulletin email: bullstannch@aol.com School Website: www.saintannschool.com Parish Website: www.saintanncatholicparish.com

Pastoral Staff Barb Antoskiewicz, Pastoral Associate/DRE Sandy Farmer, Parish Business Manager Jeanette Funchion, Parish Office Secretary Jennifer Gray, Bulletin Editor Chris Hutter, School Secretary Brian Kozlowski, Music & Liturgy Director Donna Lamoureux, School Principal Georgette Olson, Religious Education Secretary Janice Summerrise, School Administrative Assistant

St. Ann Parish Directory

Reverend William McFarlane, Pastor www.saintanncatholicparish.com

St. Ann Parish Mission Statement We are called by a loving God

to make St. Ann of Lansing a Catholic community of faith. We are a family of diverse people with various ministries: healing the body and spirit, teaching of God and His love,

united in sacraments and prayer, reaching out to the extended community. With God’s revelation of Himself in Scripture as our guide,

we strive to grow in His Spirit and to fulfill the promise of Christ’s Kingdom.

Finance Committee Richard A. Baltrus Robert Dabrowski, Chairperson Daniel C. Jedrysiak Dorothy L. Komlanc Matthew P. Martinez Kathleen J. Schroeder

Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday: 8:30-Noon & 1:00-5:00 p.m. Closed every day from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Masses Monday-Thursday: 7:45 a.m. Friday Communion Service: 7:45 a.m. First Friday Mass: 7:45 a.m. Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:00 p.m. Saturday

Liturgy Committee Barb Antoskiewicz, Pastoral Associate/DRE Debbie Bona, Lectors Brian Kozlowski, Director of Liturgy & Music Kevan Polanski & Erin Meegan Polanski, Altar Servers Rita Pritchett, Art & Environment Don Schiller, Ushers Ed Sochacki, Eucharistic Ministers Gerrie Szewczyk, Sacristans

Pastoral Council Barb Antoskiewicz Maria Cabrera Wade Cooper Brian Farlow Jane Farlow Michael Kabala Ken Kot Anita Lang Dominic Podsiadlik Erin Meegan Polanski Aloysius Okonkwo Tim Studer

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Monday, May 21 (St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions) 7:45 a.m. Mass † People of the Parish Tuesday, May 22 (St. Rita of Cascia) 7:45 a.m. Mass † Joseph & Florence Zmija Wednesday, May 23 7:45 a.m. Mass † People of the Parish Thursday, May 24 7:45 a.m. Mass † Joseph & Florence Zmija 1:00 p.m. School Mass Friday, May 25 (St. Bede the Venerable; St. Gregory VII; St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi) 7:45 a.m. Communion Service Saturday, May 26 (St. Philip Neri) 5:00 p.m. Mass

† Lois Novak † Henry & Lucille Danielewicz † Raymond Rogoni Sunday, May 27 (Pentecost Sunday) 8:30 a.m. Mass † Ann Feehan † Dolores Rucoba † Anh Dao Huynh 10:30 a.m. Mass † Josephine Schoettle † Remo Verta

Monday, May 21 MASS PTI Prayer Group

7:45am 6:30pm 7:00pm

Chapel Parish Hall Chapel

Tuesday, May 22

MASS St. Ann Seniors Bible Study SPRED Chairpersons Meeting (Arch) Cub Scouts Fundraising Committee Meeting

7:45am 1:00pm 2:30 - 4:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

Chapel Narthex Parish Office Narthex Parking Lot Teachers’ Lounge

Wednesday, May 23 MASS Sewing Club Set-up for 8th Grade Brunch Rosary A.A. Meeting

7:45am 9:00am 5:00 - 8:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm

Chapel Parish Office Parish Hall Chapel Teachers’ Lounge

Thursday, May 24 MASS 8th Grade Brunch School MASS Altar Server Training Sports Committee Meeting RCIA

7:45am 8:00am - 4:00pm 1:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00 - 9:00pm

Chapel Parish Hall Church Church Teachers’ Lounge Parish Office

Friday, May 25 Communion Service MASS & Graduation

7:45am 5:00 - 9:00pm

Chapel Church

Saturday, May 26

Art & Environment Decorating MASS

8:00am 5:00pm

Church Church

MASSES Setup & Eagle Scout Reception Andrew Johnson Eagle Court of Honor

8:30am & 10:30am 11:00 - 5:00pm 1:00pm

Church Parish Hall Church

Sunday, May 27 PENTECOST SUNDAY

This Week’s Activities

Wedding Banns III

Matthew Kasenga & Janet Pleitner

May 26, 2012

The 2012 Daily Mass Book is open for your special intentions. Please call the Parish Office at 708-895-6700 for available dates and more information.

The Rosary will be said during the Month of May every Saturday after the 5:00 p.m. Mass, every

Sunday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, and weekdays after the

daily 7:45 a.m. Mass.

Please Note

In June, the Throne of Grace Prayer Group will move

from Mondays to Tuesdays. FMI, please contact the

Parish Office at 895-6700.

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Today is the Seventh Sunday of Easter and World Com-munications Day. St. James says, “Keep this in mind, dear brothers. Let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger.” (James 1:19) Think about adding this to your communication skill set, and follow the words of St. James when we are upset.

YOU THINK ENGLISH IS EASY? (unknown e-mail author)

1. Since there is no time like the present, he thought it would be time to present the present.

2. I did not object to the object. 3. They were too close to the door to close it. 4. Upon seeing the tear in the painting, I shed a

tear. 5. I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.

Let’s face it, English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger, neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins weren’t invented in England nor French fries in France. We take English for granted, but as we explore its paradoxes, we find that quicksand works slowly and boxing rings are square. And why is it that writers write, but fingers don’t fing? If you have odds and ends, and get rid of all but one of them, what do you call it? Ship by truck and send cargo by ship? Have noses that run and feet that smell? How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while wise men and wise guys are opposites? English was invented by people and not by computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race, which of course is not a race at all! And why doesn’t ‘Buick’ rhyme with ‘quick?’

So always try to think before you speak and remember to listen better, as you never know when God might want to talk to you. Be quiet and never quit thinking and planning. Goals are great!

Serving Him Together,

Barb A.

Together Let Us Cause God Joy

Readings for the Week

Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or

Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25; Jn 20:19-23 or

Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15

Today’s Readings

First Reading — Jesus tells the disciples that they will be witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:1-11). Psalm — God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord (Psalm 47). Second Reading — God seated Jesus at his right hand in the heavens (Ephesians 1:17-23) or Ephesians 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]. Gospel — The Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven. (Mark 16:15-20). 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.

Miss Me—But Let Me Go

When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me,

I want not rites in a gloom filled room. Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little—but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love we once shared.

Miss me—but let me go.

For this is a journey that we all must take, And each must go alone.

It’s all a part of the Master’s plan, A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart Go to the Friend we know, And bury

your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me—but let me go.

In Loving Memory of

Sharon Camacho

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD May 20, 2012

Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved.

— Mark 16:16

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To all who ordered, thank you for your Market Day order last month! And thank you to all

who volunteer with us every month!

OUR NEXT MARKET DAY WILL BE JUNE 16

SAVE $1 ON 43 DIFFERENT ITEMS!

Summer is the time to save big at Market Day! Take $1 off products in every category listed below:

Taste for Health Customer Favorites

Great Snacks Quick Cook

Look for your June order guide to arrive home soon, or visit marketday.com for more details and to place

your order.

PURCHASE WITH A PURPOSE

Market Day SUNDAY COLLECTION 5-6-2012 Amount Amount Amount Received Required Over (Under) $11,823.10 $15,000.00 ($3,176.90)

BUILDING FUND: $1,593.00 ST. ANN 50-50 CLUB: $1,745.00

Thank you for your continued support of our parish.

St. Ann’s 50-50 Club

Our May 6 winning number was 0988. 0988 would have won $1,760.00.

DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO WIN !

To be eligible, both your 50-50 ($5.00) and weekly collection envelopes (no limit, but at least $5) with separate payments must be in the parish office by 9:00 a.m. Monday. If you donate by check, you need to write two separate checks. We will draw the weekly winner by Wednesday.

Look for the winners in each bulletin, on our facebook page, or on the parish website:

www.saintanncatholicparish.com

Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass

Sunday, September 23, 2012

2:30 p.m. Holy Name Cathedral

735 N. State Street, Chicago

Mass will be celebrated by Frances Cardinal George, O.M.I. Couples married in 1962 and interested in attending this celebration should

contact the Parish Office at 895-6700 to register.

For more information, call the Family Ministries Office at 312.534.8351 or visit the website:

www.familyministries.org.

Helpers Needed for SPRED

The SPRED (SPecial REligious Development) ministry is a faith formation and inclusion program and an agency of the Archdiocese of Chicago, which has designed a unique program for people who live with various developmental disabilities, both physical and mental.

St. Ann’s hosts a SPRED group for adults 22 and older, where members form friendships with their helpers and people from the parish who journey with them in faith. SPRED ministry helps our special friends to become aware of God in their daily lives and prepares them for full participation in the sacramental life of the parish.

Participation in a small faith community like SPRED also nourishes the faith and spirituality of the helper catechist. At present, we need helper catechists to guide and assist our friends. All are welcome to volunteer for our St. Ann SPRED ministry group, whether you attend St. Ann’s or another parish.

A SPRED community worker will guide new volunteer helpers in a formation process through a series of meet-ings, observation opportunities, and training. Helpers are prepared to offer respect, hospitality, meaningful experi-ences of faith formation, and prayer grounded in love to those who may otherwise be left out. This extraordinary process best serves the unique needs of participants and assures inclusion for all.

To get involved with SPRED, or for more information, please contact Annette at 708-418-1332.

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May 19-20, 2012

Dear Friends, I know you join me in praying for our little ones who received Jesus in the Holy Eucharist for the first time last week. I was so very touched by the joy, the innocence, and the beauty of each child! May God bless them and their parents for many years to come!

The last Supper Club of the year will be held at Tacos and Burritos on Ridge Road. We received over $300 from McDonald's, so the Supper Club event has definite-ly paid off for our school. I'll give you totals next week. There will be a Fundraising Committee Meeting on Tuesday, May 22, at 7:00 pm. in the Faculty Lounge. Events for the coming year will be planned. Everyone is invited to attend and bring your enthusiasm.

The famous "Egg Drop" will take place on the parking lot on Wednesday morning. Thanks to the Lansing Fire Department for the use of their tall ladder! Mrs. Echter-ling is very brave! On Wednesday evening, May 23, the fifth grade students and their parents will attend a special presentation as an introduction to the Fully Alive Family Education Program.

Our 8th grade class will practice for Graduation on Thursday morning at 10:15 a.m., and will then enjoy a special brunch prepared, planned, and served by their proud parents. Graduation will take place during the 7:00 p.m. Mass on Friday evening, May 25, 2012. We wish our graduates all of God' greatest blessings!

God bless you all,

Donna Lamoureux

St. A

nn Supper Club monday, may 21, 2012

St. Ann Supper Club is a monthly fundraiser in which

local establishments return to us a percentage of all food purchases

made by St. Ann community members and friends.

Tacos & Burritos Rancho Grande 3444 Ridge Road, 708-474-9622

Treat yourself to a nice lunch out, or take a well-deserved night off from cooking!

Come in to eat any time between 10:00 a.m. and mid-night, turn in your voucher when you order, and our

friends at Tacos & Burritos will donate back 20% of all St. Ann supporters’ dine-in and carryout purchases.

Our last TRIP order of the school year will be processed tomorrow, Monday May 21. We will have monthly or-dering dates over the summer that will be announced soon.

Be sure to stock up on enough grocery, dining and gas cards to last you until the next summer date, and don’t forget about those year-end teacher gifts. Teachers LOVE gift cards, and we have a large selection in all price rang-es! FMI, please contact Judy Rogala at 708-895-3852 or Denise Johnson at 708-474-8626.

TRIP Notes

Cub Scout Pack 247

Annual Spring Bike Rodeo Tuesday, May 22

7:00 p.m.

All boys in Kindergarten through 4th grade and their families are invited to join the Cub Scouts

for our traditional Spring Bike Rodeo! We’ll meet at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Ann parking lot,

start off with a quick bike inspection and a chat about riding safely, and then we’ll take off on

a group ride down the Lansing bike path. Once we’ve worked up an appetite, we’ll

return to St. Ann’s for ice cream. Hope you can make it !

(Don’t forget your helmet!)

New Altar Server Training Thursday, May 24 Thursday, June 28 Thursday, July 26

Thursday, August 23 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in Church

All boys and girls of the parish entering 5th-8th grade,

who are interested in becoming altar servers, are

invited to participate.

New servers must attend one meeting and shadow three times in order to be added to the schedule.

FMI call the Parish Office at 708.895.6700.

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Looking for something fun and gratifying to do this summer? We are in need of teachers and help-ers for St. Ann’s Vacation Bible School, which will take place June 25-28. (Please note the date change--one week later!)

Teens, college students home on break, parents, re-tirees, anyone who likes working with children is in-vited to help us! We would especially love to work with high school and college students who are inter-ested in education―ALL experience looks great on a resume!

St. Ann Preschool Spots are going quickly! Call 895-1661 to claim one

for your 3, 4 or 5-year-old child. Here’s what we offer:

A comprehensive curriculum introducing early math, reading & science concepts, and including religion, art, music, P.E. & Spanish

A faith-based environment emphasizing traditional Catholic values

A loving, nurturing, accessible teacher with nearly two decades of early childhood experience

A bright, stimulating, spacious classroom that en-courages free play & creative expression, while aid-ing in cognitive, fine & gross motor skills develop-ment

New friendships & social experiences that reinforce sharing and getting along with others

Mornings or full days Hot lunch program & available before & after

school care We are always interested in your photos of Parish and School events for the bulletin, our websites and our

facebook page! Feel free to email them to bullstannch@aol.com.

May Crowning: May 20

Tacos & Burritos Supper Club: May 21

Graduation: May 25

Youth Group Can Collection: June 3

Summer Scrap & Stitch: June 22-24

Vacation Bible School: June 25-28

Parish Picnic: July 29

Late Nite Catechism: September 14

Upcoming Events Growing Up With St. Ann’s by Margie Guadagno, Parishioner

From the minute we are born, we begin making connec-tions. Even as infants, we already recognize our mother’s voice and touch and often feel comforted only when in her presence. As we grow, our fathers, siblings and won-derful grandparents enlarge the ever-widening circle of familiar and desired people with whom we want to keep company. We are social beings.

Also from the minute we are born, we become aware of our senses. In no time at all, we discover the feel of our body and that there is an “I,” followed very soon by the realization that there is an “other.” From that point on, we are on a journey to connect to that something greater than ourselves who is the biggest “other” there is. We are spiritual beings, as well.

Throughout the rest of our lives, we seek companions on this journey. For many of us, those companions are our faith community. Some people may spend their whole life within one faith community. Others may connect with two, three, or more different faith communities. Whichever experience you may have had, that community is a very large part of helping you grow and mature as a Catholic Christian adult.

For myself, I was baptized here at St. Ann’s in 1949 and, since then, have received my other sacraments here, gone to school here, and joined with the community praising God at our Sunday liturgies. I even worked in the parish office for 15 years and have been part of RCIA, the Litur-gy Board, Baptism Prep. team, bulletin editor, Religious Ed. catechist, Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and volun-teered at many, many events over the years. Through all of this, I have rejoiced in my faith, found peace in the Lord, struggled with doubt, and sometimes been deeply hurt. And I have always found the love and support of this faith community, which is filled with the Spirit of God, to be instrumental in healing me, refreshing me, and celebrating with me. It is my home.

In October 2013, St. Ann Parish will be celebrating our 100th Anniversary as a faith community in Lansing. However long you have been part of this parish, we would like to hear from you and what your experience has been. You can write about a specific memory or just share in general how St. Ann’s has been part of your life. Drop off your story at the parish office for the Anniver-sary committee. We will be collecting all remembrances for use in an anniversary book.

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Saturday, May 26, 2012 5:00 p.m. Mass

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Sunday, May 27, 2012 8:30 a.m. Mass

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Sunday, May 27, 2012 10:30 a.m. Mass

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

USHERS SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

LECTORS Fran Miller - L1 Susan Pajak - L2 Caitlin Henry - Com

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Paulette Lofrano Kathy Sandrick Annette Leber Anita Lang Penny Rellis Debbie Wright Frank Pollachek Mary Jachim Dan Owles Cynthia Hope

LEADER

Mary Schurke

ALTAR SERVERS Katie Serba Michelle Tiltges Madalin Tiltges Kendra Antoskiewicz Maggie Jaworowski

CANTOR Julianne Lang

LECTORS Rose Rivas - L1 Diane Miller-De Soto - L2 Marie Studer - Com

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Jeanie Hernandez Cheryl McNamara Vera Seymour Dolores Avila Aurora Patrick Susan Hartmann Toni DeLaurentis Joan Kaim Gail Bobic Gerrie Szewczyk

LEADER Ann Beese

ALTAR SERVERS Aidan McSwiggan Karina Urbina Shelby Caruso Stephanie Kristl Gabriela Rivas

CANTOR Mary Beth Benson

LECTORS Chris Jacobson - L1 Jamie Ahern - L2 Tammy Ahern - Com

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Caroline Onuoha Steve Robinette Georgette Olson Deacon Dave Laura Pich Carmen Padilla Mark Nadalin Sharon Nadalin Larisa Chukwulebe Dorothy Komlanc

LEADER Lena Martinez

ALTAR SERVERS Joshua Martinez Katie Bremner Emmitt Kienzle Molly Roe Ian Ahern

CANTOR John Sandrick

5:00 p.m. Mass Jerry Balcerak Archange Cadichon Bob Cole Clarence Goranowski Frank Novak Frank Pollachek Phill Stewart Ken Straka Carol Ann Surufka

8:30 a.m. Mass Norm Abbott Joe Cardenas Tony DeLaurentis Tony Kaim Joe Kranc Mary Louise MacKenzie Art Sobczak Gene Stein Al Torres

10:30 a.m. Mass Bernard Chukwulebe Ron Fisher Larry Mueller Eamon Polanski Juan Ramirez Dom Ramirez Don Schiller Wally Shatkowski

Look for “St. Ann Catholic Parish” on facebook, and “like” us to receive updates and breaking news about the parish and the school.

The Traveling Madonna

Our parish is honored to have a traveling statue of Our Lady of Fatima, which was purchased by donations from our Wednesday night Rosary Group.

All families are invited to sign up to have the statue of Our Blessed Mother in your home for a week. Many people ask other families and friends to join them in praying the rosary once or twice that

week. This special opportunity to have Mary’s image with your family inspires you to make time to pray to-gether. As Fr. Payton’s famous saying goes, “The fam-ily that prays together stays together.”

Please call the parish office at 895-6700 to sign up for a week to honor the Mother of God in a special way.

Dear Parishioners,

In these difficult economic times, know that the St. Vincent de Paul So-ciety of St. Ann is here to assist you in your time of need. All information is kept confidential. Please do not wait until matters become insurmountable. Please call 708-745-4760.

Sunday Morning Breakfast Sunday, May 27

(and the last Sunday of every month)

8:00 a.m. - Noon

American Legion Post 330 S.A.L. 950 Legion Drive, Calumet City

FMI, 708-862-8685

$5.00 All You Can Eat!

St. Ann Catholic Church Bulletin #038050 Bulletin Editor Jennifer Gray 708-895-9972 Sunday, May 20, 2012 Microsoft Office Publisher 2010

St. Ann Parish 3010 Ridge Road Lansing, IL 60438