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/New Website….…….....2

Volunteering/Senior Meals/ SVD…...3

RE Register/Renew My Church..…4

Our Sick/YM/Womens’Breakfast/Young Adult Program…………….5

50th Anniversary Banquet.. …...…6

Mass Intentions & Readings……....7

Garden Brick Ordering/Thanks.….8

’Tis the Season/Trip-Puppet Show 9

Trip-Wisconsin Casino/A Dance....10

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This Week at the Parish

Monday, July 31, 2017 7:00 pm Rosary CH

Tuesday, August 1, 2017 No parish meetings

Wednesday, August 2, 2017 6:30 pm 50th Anniversary Meeting R

Thursday, August 3, 2017 No parish meetings

Friday, August 4, 2017 No parish meetings

Saturday, August 5, 2017 Before & After 4:30 Mass: 50th Banquet Dinner Sales CH

Sunday, August 6, 2017 Before & After All Masses: 50th Banquet Dinner Sales CH

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for August 5 and August 6

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

Celebrant Fr. Mike Olivero

Fr. Mike Olivero

Fr. Damasus Okoro

Fr. Damasus Okoro

Ministers C. DeLuca J.Szafraniec* R. Smeds S. Wilken*

N. Reichel M.A.Lynch D. Benitez M. Seidl

M. Welch J. Genovese M. Welch* A. Seidl

B. LaVant J. Lipinski J. Fredericks J. Grosklaus MAMcGarrity M. D’Cunha H. Thelen C. Hong A. McGarrity P. St. Leger M. Barron

J. Weiss

Lectors M. LaVant D. Hinderer M. Benitez T. Wilken

J. MacGregor S. Hinderer C. Bernholdt L. Stec

Servers A. Parra N. Hinderer F. Recinos C. Klinger+

N. Parra V. Potoniec C. Klinger P. Daniluk

R. Cook+ M.Potoniec+ N. Reichel+ S. Castro BR Bernardin Room CH Church MH Meeting House PC Parish Center R Rectory TR Teen Room CR Choir Room

July 23, 2017—$8,145.87

July 24, 2016—$7,201.00

We are delighted to announce the launch of the completely redesigned Chicago Catholic website.

For the latest in local, national, and international Catholic new and commentary, check out:

www.chicagocatholic.com

It is updated daily, so be sure to visit early and often.

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU

to Pat and Bonnie for all of their work and leadership on this years very successful

June rummage sale which earned $4,078 for St. Cecilia Parish. Thank you to all who

worked, donated, supported and visited. It was a wonderful success. See you next year.

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HUMAN CONCERNS

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 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.

In the Gospel, we find that the demand of daily Christian living is to spend our life primarily searching for the kingdom of God.

This month through your gifts to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist families, providing food, and helping with utility and rent bills, etc. Thank

You!

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 anesthesia 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 financial help for parishioners and those living within the parish boundaries. Please call 847-437-6208. Requests will be handled with care and confidentiality.

“TAKE A BREAK”

WHERE VOLUNTEERS

GIVE THE GIFT OF TIME

TO A FAMILY

The Clearbrook “Take A Break” Volunteer Program matches volun-teers with a family that has a child with special needs age birth to 4 years old. Volunteers spend time in the family’s home to give parents a break.

If you have 3-4 hours per week to play, share and care for a child and are 21 years of age or older, we need you! Training is provided.

To find out more please contact Tina Yurik, Director of Clearbrook’s Take a Break Volunteer Program, at

847-291-6971 x227 or tyurik@clearbrook.org. We also invite you to visit our website at www.clearbrook.org.

Catholic Charities Congregate Meals for Seniors

All seniors over the age of 60 are invited to enjoy food, fun, and fellow-ship at Catholic Charities senior congregate dining sites located through-out Suburban Cook and Lake counties. Enjoy a hot, nutritionally bal-anced lunch while getting to know others and enjoying friendly games of bingo and Wii bowling, movies, and more! A donation for every meal is appreciated, but no qualifying senior is turned away due to their inability to donate. No senior goes hungry! For more information, contact a loca-tion near you: Arlington Heights—(847) 797-5350

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Office Number:

847-437-6208

Extension 129

Mass with Cardinal Cupich

On November 4th

Fall Anniversary Celebrations

Watch the bulletin for more details.

Banquet

September 17th

Religious Education Registration

Have you registered for RE yet?

Registering in July will insure that your child will be placed in a class with a book.

Questions?

Please call (847) 437-6208 and ask for Carol at ext. 129.

VISION: Foster mission vitality; inspire discipleship

Renew My Church will ensure all communities are served by a vibrant, vital and life-giving Church; that pastoral leaders have the resources they need to carry out our mission and that we inspire disciples to

accompany members of our family of faith to a deeper, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

For the next few weeks we will be covering the Pastoral Priorities of Renew My Church.

1. Evangelization—Supporting parishes in leading individuals to an encounter with Christ that is life-changing and leads to committed discipleship in the Church, transforming the parish and wider society with the joy of the Gospel.

♦ Offering trainings, workshops and retreats in parish-based evangelization

♦ Ensuring that structural changes keep evangelization as a key criteria

♦ Ensuring evangelization is a focus through all structures (e.g. Catholic schools) and for all ages

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Brad Yelvington

Micki Collins

Bernice Rajchel

Theology on Tap for Young Adults for the 35th Summer

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SAINT CECILIA PARISH

It’s time to make your reservations for our

50th ANNIVERSARY

BANQUET

WHEN: SUNDAY, Sept. 17, 2017

WHERE: Avalon Banquets

1905 E. Higgins Rdl;, Elk Grove Village, Il.

TIME: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Doors open 12:30 pm Social Hour 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm—Cash Bar Sit-Down Dinner served at 2:00 pm

MENU: Entrée Choice Chicken Vesuvio——Sirloin of Beef——Tilapia

Meal includes: Soup, Salad, Rolls, CHOICE OF ENTRÉE Potato, Vegetable, Dessert, Coffee or Tea

PRICE: $40.00 Per Person—non-refundable Checks only (made payable to St. Cecilia Church) will be accepted

For your convenience and due to meal service, seating will be assigned. Banquet tables of ten are only available. If you prefer to have your own table of ten with family and friends,

call Mary Ann McGarrity @ 847-439-0769 for further info.

There will be a table for sign-up in the Gathering Space after all the Masses on: Aug. 5-6; Aug. 12-13; Aug. 26-27; and Sept. 2-3

Final sign-up date: Sunday Sept. 3

When making your reservations, please fill out the form below and submit it with your check.

PRINT NAME MEAL CHOICE CHECK NO.

__________________________________ _______________ _________

__________________________________ _______________ _________

TELEPHONE #: ______________________ AMOUNT OF CHECK: __________

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MASS INTENTIONS Saturday July 29, 2017 8:00 AM † Fr. Raymond Pavis † Leona A. Styrcula 4:30 PM † Frank Pusateri † Dec.Mem. of Nickele & Schramm Family † John & Maria Waliczek † Vitold Bartman † Gerald Cieminski 6:30 PM Spanish Liturgy Sunday July 30, 2017 7:30 AM † Grace Kelly † Frank Tovar † Nancy Lipinski † Lee Rincker 9:00 AM † Mary Ellen Ryan † John Ryan † Denise Ryan † Monica John † Joseph & Aleyamma Chacko 10:30 AM † Trudy Sosin † Grace Kelly † Marilyn Haegar † Caterina Fiandaca † Agostina Caputo 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy Monday July 31, 2017 8:00 AM † Fr. Raymond Pavis Tuesday August 1, 2017 8:00 AM Parishioners Wednesday August 2, 2017 8:00 AM † Fr. James Prendergast † Donna Maggard † Stanley Jarosz Thursday August 3, 2017 8:00 AM † Diane Rominski Friday August 4, 2017 8:00 AM † Purgatorial Society † Dec.Mem. of Pusateri & Lansing Family † Helene & Otto Kaiser † George Ficker † Dec.Mem. of J. Antonio & J. Francisco Vilano Family Saturday August 5, 2017 8:00 AM † Frank Plywaczynski 4:30 PM † Sal De Luca † Kazimierz & Mieczyslawa Mazur † Jill Eberl † Ronald Rascia † Helen Hibner

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — (1 Kings 3:5, 7-12) Solomon prays for an understanding heart. Psalm —(Psalm 119) Lord, I love your commands. Second Reading —(Romans 8:28-30) All things work for good for those who love God. Gospel —(Matthew 13:44-52 [44-46]) The one who knows of the kingdom of heaven brings new and old from the storeroom.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-23; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7, 9; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk

10:38-42 Thursday: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Ps 81:3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9

Sunday August 6, 2017 7:30 AM † Grace Kelly † Walter & Adelle Rutkowski † Dec.Mem. of Chambers & Lawlor Family † Stefania Klos † Nicolas Potoniec 9:00 AM † Bill Hennessey † Silvia Kelly † Gil Meschler † Celia A. Sears † John & Gisela Sterbling 10:30 AM † Michael Devereaux † Dec. Mem. of Burger, Brennan, Hirsh Families † Dec. Mem. of Sordyl & Supanich Families † Marija Barbaric 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy

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ST CECILIA IS CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

This is the perfect time to buy that brick in the Pathway of Life Garden.

Check out these bricks —a few currently in the garden.

You are invited to purchase personalized bricks that will be randomly installed. Extra bricks for your yard are available for $50, $75, & $100.

_____3x8 brick—3 lines—13 characters per line @ $125 per brick

_____8x8 brick—6 lines—13 characters per line @ $225 per brick

_____12x12 brick-9 lines-18 characters per line @ $500 per brick

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Please print in CAPITALS. Separate form for each order.

CONTACT INFO

NAME:

_____________________________________

ADDRESS:

_____________________________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP

_____________________________________

PHONE #:

_____________________________________

Make checks payable to: ST CECILIA CHURCH Drop in collection or mail to the office: 700 S. Meier Rd Mt. Prospect 60056

Orders due by August 15.

Words cannot express or describe our appreciation for the love and support you have shown to us. For the past thirty-four years Grace and I have been part of this faith community. From the time Grace was diagnosed, almost seven years ago, you have been with us every step of this journey. Grace fought the good fight and we all felt your love and support throughout. Belonging to a faith community where the people are so concerned, caring and loving is a great blessing. You gave us strength, hope and comfort. We thank you for your prayers, Masses, memorials, kind words, visits, meals and cards. May God bless you for all your kindness—it will never be forgotten. Blessings to you, Jim Kelly and Family.

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‘TIS THE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9TH

12:00 PM—3:00 PM

PARISH CENTER Sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul

SEASON

IS BACK!!

A very popular event has been missing from our parish calendar and we are excited to bring it back this year. Save the date.

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Join Us for Opera in Focus!

With Full-Size Puppets without Strings

The Parish Life Commission is planning a trip to Opera in Focus to see a one-hour production of fully-staged scenes from well-known operas / musicals using exquisite full-size puppets. The puppets are operated from below the stage floor and are capa-ble of very life-like action and dramatic gestures. It truly is something to see and wonderfully staged.

Our trip to Opera in Focus will be on

Saturday, August 19 at 1:30 p.m.

Tickets are $14 for adults

and $12 for seniors over 60. We are hoping to have a group of 30 or more and the maximum

attendance for this trip will be 65 people.

Opera in Focus is located at 3000 Central Avenue in Rolling Meadows. (Transportation on your own)

If you are interested in attending or would like further information,

please contact Lisa Mersereau at lisa@stceciliamtprospect.org or call the Rectory at (847) 437-6208.

An RSVP prior to August 10 and pre-payment is required for all reservations. Checks are made payable to St. Cecilia Parish.

An optional luncheon is also planned for August 19 prior to the show (Payment on your own). Anyone inter-ested in going to lunch at Sam's at 11:30 a.m. that day, please let Lisa know when you RSVP for the show.

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A NEW START DANCE AUG. SUMMER DANCE

Saturday, August 12, 2017 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

St Peters Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL

Come, enjoy an evening of socializing and dancing

We will serve food between 6:30-7:30pm

Coffee, Soft Drinks, water, and Snacks will be provided

Please bring a snack to share

DJ: LTD, Lou

Admission: $10.00 For information call: Joan at: 847-397-9643 Website www.anewstartclub.com

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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

CONTACT PERSON:

Audrey Taylor

audrey@stceciliamtprospect.org

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6:30 PM Spanish Liturgy

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