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service to others through Jesus Christ.”

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 5, 2014

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ST. CECILIA DIRECT DEBIT CONTRIBUTION

I (we) hereby authorize St. Cecilia Church to debit my (our) account indicated below. I (we) authorize the financial insti-tution below to credit the amount of such entries to my (our) account. This authority is to remain in full force and effect until I (we) revoke the agreement as hereafter provided. Any revocation is effective only after St. Cecilia Church has received written notification from me (us) to terminate this agreement in such time and manner as to provide a reason-able opportunity to act upon the notice.

I (we) have the right to stop payment of a debit by notification to institution in such time and manner to afford a reason-able opportunity to act prior to charging the account. The institution has the authority to correct any errors and to deposit any such corrections to my (our) account.

New Authorization Change in Authorization Change in Account

______ I elect this payment option

(Please include a voided check)

Parishioner Signature _______________________________________________________________________

Parishioner Name (Please Print) _________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip _____________________________________________________________________________

Frequency Fund Designation

Your gift will be transferred on the A. Normal/Operating Collection $________________ 1st OR the 15th of each month, OR every week (Tuesdays). SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Please select one below (indicate

with a checkmark): B. Easter $________________

1st of each month C. Christmas $ ________________ 15th of each month D. Special Needs $ ________________

Weekly (Tuesdays) E. Sharing $ ________________

F. Catholic Education $ ________________ .

Phone Number _____________________________________________________________________________ Name on Account ___________________________________________________________________________ Institution Name ____________________________________________________________________________ Account Number ____________________________________________________________________________ Debit Amount ______________________________________________________________________________ Parish ID Number __________________________________________________________________________ Form DDC/11-20-08

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Saturday October 4 8:00AM † Donna Maggard Parishioners 4:30PM † John Dzugan † Alice Przybylo † Vrettos & Urban Fam. † Jill Eberl † Ron Rascia 6:30PM Spanish Liturgy Sunday, October 5 7:30AM † Walter Rutkowski † Maria & Jan Waliczek † Mitch Taczynski † Jerry Grabowski † Joseph Meyer 9:00 AM † Eileen Sommer † Bill Hennessey † George Ficker † Grace & Roger Di Domenico † Vince & Rosemarie Marinelli 10:30AM † Sal De Luca † Joseph Di Vita † Maria & Damiano Livecchi † Francesca & Salvator Saporito † Rose Pinto 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy Monday October 6 800 AM † Fr. Raymond Pavis † Sophie Mustachio † Louis Stanczak Tuesday October 7 8:00 AM † Purgatorial Society Wednesday October 8 8:00AM † Gordon Hoijer Parishioners Thursday October 9 8:00 AM † Fr. James Prendergast Friday October 10 8:00AM † Carmela Vittori † Charles & Julia Styrcula Sr Saturday October 11 8:00AM † Arlene Johnston 4:30PM † Judy Alberti † Robert A Stirn † Biagio Pisani † Eleanor Lotusynski † Dec. Mem. Of Landry & Hynes Fam. 6:30PM Spanish Liturgy

MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday, October 12 7:30AM † Joseph & Janina Ficek † Stanislaw & Stepania Szyszka † Emil Kiedrowski † James, Magdalene & Mary Conrad Felix Sadorgierski 9:00 AM † Kathy Nasello † Lucille Walkowicz † Jerome Even † Leona A Styrcula † Joe Concialdi 10:30AM † Henry Klinger † Henry & Susan Stanko † Jennifer Lamberg † Maura Danca † Ulrich Marks 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The vineyard of the LORD is the house of Israel (Isaiah 5:1-7). Psalm — The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel (Psalm 80). Second Reading — God’s peace will guard your hearts and minds (Philippians 4:6-9). Gospel — The kingdom of God will be given to those who will produce its fruit (Matthew 21:33-43).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gal 1:6-12; Ps 111:1b-2, 7-9, 10c; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15; Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Gal 3:1-5; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Gal 3:7-14; Ps 111:1b-6; Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 11:27-28 Sunday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14 [1-10]

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During the month of October, our parish will be participating in the Baby Bottle Project benefit-ing the Women’s Center of Greater Chicagoland. This non-profit organization directly assists mothers and families experiencing crisis pregnancies by offering emotional, financial, material and spiritual support thru counseling, clothing and monetary provisions, prayer and other aid. Please take a baby bottle home with you this weekend, Oct 4/5, fill it with your spare change and return it the weekend of Oct. 25/26. This is a simple but crucial fundraising effort by the Women’s Center. Please note that the Baby Bottles cost about $1 each and are recyclable so please return them.

We’re looking for vocalists and instrumentalists of varying experience to join the Choir. The Traditional Choir sings at 9:00 a.m. Mass and on special occasions. The Contemporary Choir sings at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. If you are interested, see Jim Kelly after Mass or call the Music Office 847-437-6208, ext. 126.

ENROLLMENT OF 7TH & 8TH GRADE

CONFIRMATION STUDENTS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014 4:30PM MASS

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October 11 & October 12

Ministers Lectors Servers 4:30 CELEBRANT-Fr. Mike Olivero P Kryger, N Reichel, P Simon, L Both S Ragusin B & M LaVant, M Sparrow B Reynolds J Ragusin Michael Welch R Cook 7:30 CELEBRANT- Fr Okoro F Ficker, J & A Szafraniec C Bernholdt J Guarino L Dahlgren, C Strobel W Cali M Potoniec V Potoniec 9:00 CELEBRANT - Fr Mike Olivero F & R DeLuca, L Chism, C Stroh M Benitez R Nasello, P Meschler, J Allen A Schmidt B Sullivan A Schmidt 10:30 CELEBRANT -Fr Okoro P Giannola, P Millonzi, L Stec M Stec I Smith, S Wilken, T Wilken L Quadros J & S Coleman A Zanon

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Barb Kopp

September 28, 2014—$7,760.00 September 29, 2013---$8,285.00

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Monday, October 6 Human Concerns—7pm—Bernardin Room CLOW meeting—7pm—St Cecilia Annex YMWD meet—7pm—Parish Center Tuesday, October 7 Bible Study—1:30pm—Meeting House Choir—6:30pm-_Church Parish Life—6:30pm—Bernardin Room Wednesday, October 8 Rel Ed Classes—Gr 1-6 -4:30 & 6:30pm Meeting House YM TAG Jr. 5:45pm—Teen Room in Parish Center Building & Grounds-6:30pm—Rectory Meeting Room Rosary—7pm—Church Saturday, October 11 Prayer Shawl—10:15am-noon—Meeting House YM Fund Raiser—4:30pm—Bernardin Room Food Drive-Local Pantry—All Masses Sunday, October 12 Food Drive—Local Pantry— All Masses YM Fund Raiser—All Masses—Bernardin Room Back Pack Ministry—6pm—Parish Center

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Baptized in Christ Patrick James Lange

The second collection next weekend will benefit the Religious Educa-tion and Youth Ministry Scholar-ship Funds.

Next weekend is our monthly food drive for the local food pantry in Arlington Hts. All non-perishable food items are

needed. Please, be generous.

YOUTH FUND RAISER The Youth Min-

istry will be selling Rosaries and Reli-gious Jewelry in the Gathering Space the Weekends of Oct. 11 /12 and Oct. 18/19. Remember someone making their Con-firmation this Fall or do a little early Christmas shopping.

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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.

Remember Those Far From Home

Sgt. Joseph Cimo Ssgt. Angela Dunn

Ssgt. Brandon Dunn Lc. Cpl.. Peter Hinderer SSgt. Scott Majewski Afc Jeremy McNeel Pvt. Justin Pastirik Pfc Joseph Pusateri PFC. Heidi Rodriguez Theodore Soupart

Dear Lord, Please bring them

all home safely. 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.

The good news of this Gospel is that all we need to do is let God tend us and bring us to produce good fruit. All we need to do is be faithful; God will take care of the rest. Please help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to bring the love and mercy of Jesus to those who feel left out and abandoned. 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. Re quests will be handled with care and confidentiality.

HUMAN CONCERNS COMMISSION

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 parish-ioners. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO DRIVE FOR SURGERY OR IF ANESTHISIA IS INVOLVED

CALL LINDA AT 847-439-5372 NEW DRIVERS—ALWAYS WELCOME

In recognition of Respect Life Month, join the Human Concerns Commission for refreshments after all the Masses next weekend, October 11 & 12 In the Bernardin Room.

“Blessed are those who mourn…” Parishioners Who Died in the Past Month Helen Schimanski Lillian Babicz Frances Pawlak

“for they shall be comforted.”

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Religious Education News Congratulations to our Level 7 & 8 Students

Congratulations to the following students who participated in their Rite of Enrollment for Confirmation preparation at our 4:30 Mass last Sunday. Sarah Andersen Leslie Araiza Christopher Benitez Konrad Boduch Yvette Bucio Sofia Castro Claudia Daniluk Michelle Fundora Kasia Giba Vladimir Molin Brian Owsiany Michael V. Parisi Hana Peterson Samantha Planica Matthew Potoniec Lloyd Quadros James Ragusin Jessica Rutkowski Jason Scheer Aidan Schmidt Uriel Serna Jenna Strauss Lauren Strauss Alexander Thomas Stephanie Thompson Nicholas Torrez Lora Zalesny Part of the ritual invites the parishioners of St. Cecilia to pray for these students. If you know one or more of these stu-dents, you might consider adding them to your prayer list and perhaps sending them a note to let them know of your encouragement during this time of preparation.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)

We have been enjoying the children who have been coming to our new CLOW format. This past month they have been learning the song “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” (introduced by Fr. Okoro in one of his recent homilies) along with the responses and ritual gestures of the Liturgy of the Word. They are becoming good listeners of the Word as we dis-cuss the Readings and their meaning for them in their daily living as members of families, classrooms, and neighbor-hoods. Please continue to encourage your children to participate when you attend that Mass. CLOW catechists will meet on Monday, October 6, at 7 PM in the St. Cecilia Annex of the Parish Center. CLOW will not meet next Sunday, October 12 due to the Columbus Day weekend. We will resume the following week-end at the 9 AM Mass.

Coming up During October, Month of the Most Holy Rosary, the students are working hard in learning about and understanding all the mysteries of the Rosary as well as knowing the prayers themselves and how the prayers connect to the beads. They will be leading a Scriptural Rosary for the parish on Wednesday, October 29 at 6:30 PM in Church. Parent Enrichment Evenings begin on Wednesday, October 15 during the evening class period in the Parish Center. The Archdiocese of Chicago has selected “Sacraments” as the Catechetical theme for this year. On October 15, we will take an in-depth look at Sacraments in general and Baptism in particular. On October 22, we will discuss the Sacrament of Eucharist. These evenings are designed to update parents on the various sacraments as they work with their children and assist them in preparation and participation in the sacramental life of the Church. Any interested adult member of the parish is welcome to attend from 6:30 to 7:40 PM.

New Section Opening We have opened up a second Level 1 class in the afternoon due to the large number of students enrolling in our pro-gram. Please spread the word in your neighborhood that it is not too late to register a first grade child or for a second grade child to begin preparation for First Communion if there has been no previous religious education. It is a two-year process which begins with Level 1. Although our Jr. High levels are full, we do have room for middle grade 5th and 6th grade students in the evening. Classes are from 6:30 to 7:45 PM.

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GRIEF SUPPORT FOR ADULTS “No one ever told me that grief felt so much like fear”...C.S. Eliot

St. Cecilia Ministry of Care and Bereavement will again have a grief support program for adults, “The Heal-ing Journey” which will begin on October 16, 2014. This program is open to adult men and women, parish-ioners who have suffered the loss of a friend or relative through death. The group will meet at 2:00 PM in the Bernardin Room of Church on the following dates:

October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, and 20

Grief work is hard and it hurts. At times you may feel like you are emotionally out of control, people say you should be “over it by now”, but you’re not; you may be angry, depressed and/or confused. A support group helps you understand that your feelings are normal, guides you in understanding the grief process, and gives you a “safe place”, a confidential setting where what is said stays in the room. If you would like to join us or have questions please call or e-mail:

Fran Ficker at 847-437-6208 x122 or fran@stceciliamtprospect.org You may also fill out the form below and mail it to her attention at St. Cecilia or drop it in the weekly collection. You will receive a call before the first session.

If you were in a previous group and are having a set back, you are welcome to joins us again.

Name_______________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Telephone___________________________________________________________ E-mail______________________________________________________________

A Place and a Time to Heal

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St. Cecilia Church 700 S. Meier Road

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

Phone: 847-437-6310

Parish Personnel Rev. Michael Olivero, Pastor, ext. 113 Rev. Daniel Brady, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Jack Hurley, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, 847-253-8600, ext. 137 Bill and Pat Graham, Deacon Couple Mary Catherine Meek, Pastoral Associate/DRE, ext. 120 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. Linda Both, Bulletin Editor, ext. 110 Carol Klinger, Adm. Ast. PA/DRE, ext. 129

Weekend Masses Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM

Weekday & Saturday Morning Masses See Page 3 of the bulletin.

Spanish Liturgies Saturday 6:30 PM, Sunday 12:00 Noon

Holy Day Masses 7:00 PM Anticipated; 9:00 AM

Parish Office Phone 847-437-6208 FAX 847-437-2520 Parish Website: www.stceciliamtprospect.com Webmaster: amanda@stceciliamtprospect.org

Religious Education Office Phone 847-437-6310

Music Office Phone 847-437-6152

Ministry of Care Office Phone 847-437-6208, ext. 122

Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday………..………...9:00 AM—4:00 PM Friday………………..……………..9:00 AM—1:00 PM Saturday and Sunday………...…….……………..Closed

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 Preparation for the Sacrament involves special instruction for the parents. Notification to the Parish Office must take place before the child is born and an appointment made for a Baptismal Prepa-ration Class. Classes are held on the second Thursday of the Bap-tism month at 7:00 PM. Baptisms are held at 3:00 PM the fourth Sunday of every other month. Ages 7 and older are baptized at the annual Easter Vigil after formation.

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 linda@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.

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