Saints Cathedral Parish National Catholic Church

PARISH INFORMATION ALL SAINTS CATHEDRAL PARISH RECTORY: 920 N. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge, IL 60068 847-698-0578 Web site: www.ascpncc.org NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH Email: [email protected] 9201 West Higgins Road Pastor: Bishop Stanley Bilinski Chicago, IL 60631 847-698-0578 e-mail: [email protected] ______

Catholic In Faith PARISH /CEMETERY OFFICE: 9201 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631 773-380-7131 A People Empowered

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Chairman: Gary Kurzynski [email protected] June 10, 2018 First Vice Chairman – Phillip Smolka ______Chairman-Cemetery Trustees: Phillip Smolka 630-669-9956 Treasurer: Barbara Bratkowski Financial Secretary: Jean Kurzynski ([email protected]) WELCOME Parish Secretary/Bulletin information: e-mail: [email protected] We’re blessed because you’re here Communications/Website - Judie Szydlowski ([email protected] 630-222-0334). Parish Organist/Choir Director: Christopher Wąż

Cemetery Secretary: Jill L. [email protected] Cemetery Visiting Hours: 8:00AM – 5:00PM Spring & Summer Decorations April 1 – September 30 Fall & Winter Decorations November 1 – February 28

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 9:00AM

DAILY MASSES are held as announced in the weekly bulletin. Intentions may be offered at most Masses. To make arrangements for an intention, please contact the Pastor.

HOLY DAY MASSES are held as announced in the bulletin.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Arrangements should be made with the Pastor as soon as possible or at least 30 days prior to the ceremony.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance. Contact the Pastor before setting a date or making final plans.

EMERGENCIES, SICKNESS AND DEATH should be reported to the Pastor immediately.

PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME

TO OUR VISITORS SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES 9:45 AM, Every Sunday (September through May) We’re blessed because you’re here! Superintendent: Margaret Rowinski (630-307-2990)

All Saints Cathedral Parish is a community of the Polish YOUTH ASSOCIATION (Youth 8 & up are welcome) Next Meeting: Sunday, June 17, following Breakfast National Catholic Church that welcomes and serves the Advisor: Bishop Stanley Bilinski [interim] (847-698-0578)

spiritual needs of all people who wish to follow MISSION & EVANGELISM COMMITTEE Christ in the Catholic tradition. Next Meeting: TBA

Chair: Judie Szydlowski (630-222-0334)

Mass begins on the page of the Mass book in CEMETERY TRUSTEES your pew as indicated in the music booklet in Next Meeting, TBA your bulletin. Additional mass instructions, Chair: Phillip Smolka (773-380-7131) scripture readings, and music for congregational PARISH COMMITTEE singing are included in the booklet inside our Next Meeting: 7:00PM, Tuesday, 12 June bulletin. Chair: Gary Kurzynski (630-924-7504)

Those who have received their First Holy PARENT - TEACHER ORGANIZATION Communion and believe in the presence of Christ Next Meeting: Sunday, 8/19 in the Eucharist are welcome to receive. Bread President: Doug Scott (312-623-6825) The PTO is pleased to announce that child care will be provided during PTO meetings starting with and wine are administered on the tongue. To our next meeting on Sunday, August 19th. Please consider helping the PTO with their important work for the children of our Parish. Contact Doug or Lori Scott if you have any questions.

receive bread only, please cross your arms across your chest. WOMEN’S SOCIETY FOR THE ADORATION OF THE MOST As you leave after Mass, please introduce yourself to BLESSED SACRAMENT our clergy and sign our Guest Book in the vestibule. Next Meeting: TBD President: Theresa Heath (224-858-7480)

We welcome you to join us after Mass for coffee POLISH NATIONAL UNION OF AMERICA and cake in the Fellowship Hall on the lower BRANCH #37 President: Robert Maycan (847-318-7975) level (an elevator is available). Financial Secretary: Teri Heath (224-858-7480)

Meeting: TBD We hope you return and join our parish

community again in our celebration

of God’s presence among us.

Bible Study for Ordinary Week 10 – Ordinary 10 6/10 – Luke 7:41-43 – When have I experienced the joy of

God’s forgiveness? June 10, 2018 Prayer starter: Lord, save me from discouragement. No matter how seriously I have failed, your forgiveness is possible; 9:00 am – Holy Mass your love is my hope. 6/11 – Matthew 13:24-30 – Have I ever been successful in LECTOR: Stephen Scott responding to evil with good? CANTOR: Gary Kurzynski Prayer starter: God of mercy, when I am hurt, I want to GREETER: Judie Szydlowski hurt in return. Allow me to believe that resisting revenge will allow COUNTERS: Julia Smolka / Janet Schumacher you to bless both my enemy and me.

Lessons Genesis 3:9-15 6/12 – Luke 18:1-8 – Have I ever experienced an instance 2 Corinthians 4:123 – 5:1 of corruption giving way to the demands of the powerless? GOSPEL Mark 3:20-35 Prayer starter: God of hope, it is easy to find examples of evil’s power in our world. Help me to treasure those times when what is just and good triumphs. - Given that Bishop Stan is con-celebrating with the 6/13 – Luke 10:29-37 – When have I been surprised and Prime Bishop at Mass today, even challenged by the way God has answered my prayers? Prayer starter: God, you are my Savior. Even when your ways surprise and test me, allow me to surrender to your love. God is beauty, God is love, 6/14 – Matthew 13:44-46 – Do I find myself searching for God is understanding, God or waiting for God to find me? God is quietness and rest, Prayer starter: Loving God, I thank you for the gift of faith. God is peace. Whether I was looking for that gift or not, allow me to embrace it God is the song of ecstasy that burst in the with all my strength. springtime; 6/15 – Luke 12:16-21 – How much does my own lifestyle God is the blue of a calm day in summer, exceed my need? God is the faith that comes Prayer starter: Gracious Lord, I thank you for all the gifts where there is no reason for faith, you have given me. Do not let me horde my blessings but share God is the voice of a bell, the peal of a trumpet, them with those who have less. God is timeless, spaceless, God is all heights and all depths, God is law and the maker of law, 6/16 – Luke 18:9-14 – Who are the people in my life who God is beyond all and in all, shape my relationship with God? God is simplicity, enveloped by us in complexity, Prayer starter: Father, through your Son you saved not only God is perfection among imperfection, me but the entire world. As I come to you let me recognize that I God is perfect poem, cannot leave others behind. God is God. WEEKDAY MASSES, SERVICES, ACTIVITIES All Saints on the Web Tell others about our web site and Facebook page, and let June is Sacred Vocations Month us pray they come to find a spiritual home with us! Monday, June 11 –

- Web site: https://www.ascpncc.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ascpncc/ Tuesday, June 12 –

- Monthly Parish Committee meeting, 7 pm

Wednesday, June 13 – - Mass of healing for our family and friends, noon One Call Now is the system we use to send our Thursday, June 14 – weekly In Touch Email Bulletin as well as the automated - Chicago Circle Choir meets to rehearse for the June phone calls. If you would like to receive emails and/or concert, 7:30 pm phone calls, or make a change to your current setup, contact Judie at [email protected]. Friday, June 15 – - Mass of the day, open intention, noon

Saturday, June 16 – - Bishop Stan administers the Sacrament of Online Giving from Our Sunday Visitor is a Confirmation,. Parroquia San Juan, in two services convenient, secure way to donate. You can set up regular - Rite of Baptism, 7 pm contributions, pay your membership dues, or make an occasional donation to your favorite cause. Sign-up is easy! For the Western Diocese Ladies Retreat: Just go to the website and follow the instructions; We are looking for “Altoid” mint boxes for our October Retreat. If or contact Financial Secretary Jean Kurzynski for you have any, please see Elaine Rowinski. assistance. We would need them by August to complete our project.

Western Diocese Women's Society Meeting – CHECK OUT OUR PARISH WEBSITE: Saturday, August 4th at 11 am at All Saints Cathedral www.ascpncc.org Tell others about our website, let us pray they come to find a spiritual home with us! UPCOMING EVENTS Ordinary 11

Please mark your calendars for the upcoming events listed below June 17, 2018 and watch future bulletins for more information – Fathers’ Day

9:00 am – Holy Mass will be celebrated by the neo- June is Sacred Vocations Month presbyter, Father David Rowinski

LECTOR: Katy Scott June 17 – Fathers’ Day/ “Premicja / First Solemn High Mass CANTOR: Judie Szydlowski celebrated by the neo-presbyter GREETER: Ray Mizyk Light Brunch served after the Mass hosted by the family and parish COUNTERS: Stephen Scott / Phil Smolka June 29-July 1 – Diocesan United Choirs Convention and Concert Lessons Ezekiel 17:22-24 June 30 – July 7 – “KURS” 2018 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 GOSPEL Mark 4:26-34 July 4 – Independence Day

July 23-27 – Convo 2018 – University of Scranton - Let us gather to witness the first Solemn Mass of August 6 – Solemnity of our Lord’s Transfiguration the new priest. We are invited to share in the August 12 – Summerfest 2018 brunch that is served following the Holy Mass. August 15 – Solemnity of our Blessed Mother’s Dormition - In lieu of ‘Donuts for Dads’ our Youth Association August 26 – Youth Sunday will help in serving the brunch this morning. September 3 – Labor Day September 9 – Semi-Annual Meeting The 10 Commandments in Rhyme September 16 – Rally Day Above all else love God alone, October 1-3 – XXV General Synod, hosted by our Diocese, Bow down to neither wood nor stone, Our Lady of the Snows Retreat Center, Belleview, IL God’s name refuses to take in vain; The Sabbath rest with care maintain. Respect your parents all your days; Hold sacred human life always. Be loyal to your chosen mate; Steal nothing, neither small nor great. Report, with truth, your neighbor’s deed; And rid your mind of selfish greed. Dr. Elton Trueblood PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Cursory Histories of the Saints celebrated this week: 6/10 - Landry of Paris - Landry was consecrated Bishop of Paris in 650, and he The Polish National Union of America is the only fraternal benefit soon perceived that some proper institution was needed to care for the many sick poor in society that is specifically organized to support the numerous Paris. Close by his cathedral he built the first major hospital in the city, and dedicated it Christian endeavors of the Polish National Catholic Church. to Saint Christopher. So great was the need for the hospital that even Landry's munificence scarcely cared for those who, through no fault of their own, needed care Without your support of Polish National Union of America insurance and attention. The Parisians used to say that here in every single bed was a sick person, and annuity products, the Polish National Union of America's financial support a dying person and a dead body. The hospital later changed its name to the Hotel-Dieu, of the Polish National Catholic Church would not be possible. The Polish and still today, north of Notre Dame, you can see the modern successor of Landry's National Union of America offers many competitive insurance products for any great foundation. financial need or personal lifestyle. The ultimate goal of the Polish National 6/11 - Barnabas - The Acts of the Apostles described Barnabas as a "good Union of America is to have each and every Polish National Catholic Church man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith." His parent had called him Joseph, but when he member consider the Polish National Union of America first when purchasing sold all his goods and gave the money to the apostles in Jerusalem, they gave his a new life insurance or annuities. name: Barnabas, "son of consolation." He was one of the first to welcome St Paul, and A new program entitled the “Social Membership” is especially he persuaded the Christians of Jerusalem to accept Paul’s claim that he was now a interesting to those trying to rebuild their credit, while being able to enjoy all believer in Jesus. He, John Mark and Paul went together on the first missionary journey the benefits of Spójnia membership. of the Christian church. The landed at Cyprus, and for this reason Barnabas is honored If you would like to know more about how the Polish National Union of as the founder of the Cypriot church. Barnabas was a man of considerable America and Polish National Catholic Church work together to touch lives, fill in the information request form you can find online @ www.pnu.org or call the determination and courage. He was with Paul when they preached for the first time to Polish National Union of America at 1-800-724-6352. Polish National Union of non-Jews and when both of them were taken for pagans god at Lystra in Lyconia. Once America secretaries are members of our Cathedral Parish who would be happy Paul fell out with John Mark. In spite of Paul's extremely forceful character, Barnabas to provide you with information on all of the products offered by the Union. took Mark's side. The Book of Acts says, "There arose a sharp contention between them.. Barnabas took Mark with him and ailed to Cyprus." Paul chose a new ally, Silas, and went elsewhere to strengthen the churches. 6/12 - Leo III - Leo III succeeded Hadrian I on 26 December 795. Hadrian's Why Is Ordinary Time Called Ordinary? two nephews were both enraged at the election, since both hoped to be made pope themselves. In 799 they incited a gang of young nobles to attack Leo. On Saint Mark's Ordinary Time is called "ordinary" not because it is common but simply because the day Leo was riding in a procession when there toughs dragged him from his horse, tried weeks of Ordinary Time are numbered. The Latin word ordinalis, which refers to to cut out his tongue and attempted to blind him. Leo escaped to the monastery of numbers in a series, stems from the Latin word ordo, from which we get the English Erasmus with the help of the Duke of Spoleto, and there recovered. Leo enlisted the word order. Thus, the numbered weeks of Ordinary Time, in fact, represent the help of the most powerful layman of the age, Charlemagne, who sent troops to guard the ordered life of the Church—the period in which we live our lives neither in feasting (as in the Christmas and Easter seasons) or in more severe penance (as in Advent and pope as he journeyed from Paderborn in Germany back to Rome. Charlemagne Lent), but in watchfulness and expectation of the Second Coming of Christ. appointed learned commissioners to examine where any fault in Leo could account for the attacks made on him.. They found none. The following year Leo crowned It's appropriate, therefore, that the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Charlemagne and Holy Roman Emperor in Rome. He and the emperor mow worked (which is actually the first Sunday celebrated in Ordinary Time) always features either side by side to resolve quarrels throughout the Holy Roman Empire, and to combat the John the Baptist's acknowledgment of Christ as the Lamb of God or Christ's first spread of Islam through the depredations of the Saracens, and to Charlemagne's bounty miracle—the transformation of water into wine at the wedding at Cana. can be attributed to the churches Leo restored both in Rome and Ravenna. The saint died two years after his great ally, Charlemagne in 816. Thus for Catholics, Ordinary Time is the part of the year in which Christ, the Lamb of 6/14 - Methodius - Methodius, who was born in Syracuse at a time when many God, walks among us and transforms our lives. There's nothing "ordinary" about that! people in the eastern church were engaged in destroying all images of God, Jesus and the saints, courageously defended the attempt of Christian artists to inspire the faithful by mean of beautiful icons. He had first gone to Constantinople intending to be a courtier of the Emperor, but a holy monk so much impressed him that he decided to retire from the world. He built a monastery on the island of Chios, intending to stay there for the rest of his life. But the patriarch of Constantinople, St Nicephorus, wanted This space reserved for “YOUR GOOD NEWS” Methodius by his side. Both men stood out against the destroyers of icons, but Nicephorus was deposed and sent into exile. In 842 the emperor died and his widow Theodora took control of the empire as regent for her small son. Happily, she supported those who defended icons. In 843 Methodius became Patriarch of Constantinople. He had five more years to live. Speedily he summoned a council to declare icons lawful in SHARE THE GOOD NEWS! SHARE YOUR GOOD NEWS! the church. An annual "feast of Orthodoxy", still observed in the Eastern Church, was This space reserved for “YOUR GOOD NEWS” instituted to mark this victory for reason and devotion. The saint died of dropsy on 14 June 847. 6/15 - Vitus - No one is certain when Saint Vitus lived, we are certain that he did live, probably during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. Tradition has it that Vitus was born in Sicily and secretly became a Christian at a very early age, probably about seven years old. Various tortures to which the saint was submitted have been transformed into miracles. For instance, when thrown to a hungry lion, the saint found that the beast merely licked him affectionately. Vitus's relics were transported first to Paris and then to Saxony. They were reputed to possess many healing properties, especially when epileptics prayed before them. So Vitus is the patron of epileptics, as PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS well as of those suffering of chorea (which is still called "St Vitus's dance'). He is said to be able to avert poisoning by dog or snake bite, and is also invoked as the patron saint of dancers and actors. 6/16 - Cyricus and Julitta - At the beginning of the fourth century, when persecution was raging against Christians under the Emperor Diocletian, a wealthy and pious woman name Julitta was widowed with a 3 year-old named Cyricus. As a Christian, Julitta decided that life in her native Iconium in Lyaconia was too dangerous. Taking her son and two maids, she fled to Seleucia and to her alarm found that the PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS governor there was savagely persecuting Christians. The four fugitives journeyed on to Tarsus. Unfortunately the governor was paying a visit to Tarsus when the fugitives were recognized. Julitta was put on trial. She brought her young son with her to the courtroom. She refused to answer any questions about herself, save that she was a PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Christian. Her sentence: to be stretched on a rack and beaten. The guards, about to lead Julitta away, separated Cyricus from his mother. The child was crying, and Alexander the governor, in a vain attempt to pacify him, took Cyricus on his knee. Terrified and longing to run back to his mother, Cyricus kicked the governor and scratched his face. Alexander stood up in a rage and flung the infant down some steps, fracturing the boy's skull and killing him. Cyricus's mother did not weep. Instead she thanked God. Her son had been granted the crown of a martyr. This made the governor SHARE THE GOOD NEWS! SHARE YOUR GOOD NEWS! even angrier. He decreed that her sides should be ripped apart with hooks, and then she was beheaded. Both she and Cyricus were flung outside the city, on the heap of bodies belonging to criminals, but the two maids rescued the corpses and buried them in a nearby field. The Gospel (“Good News”) is shared every Sunday in church and Saints of God, pray for us! All Saints wants to expand the sharing of “Good News”. So, the Sunday

PRAYER REQUESTS PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES are extended to the following Once again, we turn to the parish family and ask for assistance in parishioners who are celebrating their birthdays this week: the liturgical and parochial tasks we share as a community: Altar Servers – this ministry is open to all who have made Henry Bogzevitz 06/10 Jean Pucillo 06/11 their First Holy Communion. If you would like to begin training for Father Frank Rowinski 06/11 this ministry, please give your name to Bishop Stan. Robert Gradowski 06/12 Lectors – this ministry is open to all adult members of our Eugene Paprocki 06/16 parish, including those who have made their Confirmation. Additionally, if you would like to enter into this ministry, please give May God bless you and grant you all your name to Bishop Stan. a very Happy Birthday! Women’s Society for the Adoration of the most Blessed Sacrament. Parent-Teacher Organization, Parish Choir. SoCL

PARISHIONERS: Bishop Stanley Bilinski, Teachers and Substitutes – we are always looking for more of our Mary Andersen, Jim Mueller, Charles Scott, parishioners to join these long-standing organizations. Adeline Kozak, Cathy Milbrandt, Lorraine We thank the members thus organized for their ministry in the service Fanslow, Robert Maycan, Joan Maluchnik, of our Lord and to this parish. Please consider this invitation. Gerald Maycan, Bernardine Mrozek,

Rose Papish, Cynthia Nytko

FAMILY & FRIENDS: Rosemary Petrosky, Luz Reygosa, Emma Freshwater, David June Cemetery News Petrosky, Carmen Cordero, Andrew Bear, John Miroslaw, Kinsley Nicole Mack, Please note that no plastic Wayne Wright, Dan McWeeny, “Sonny” Collinet, Karen Ream, Vicky Bergstrom arrangements should be placed for the rest of the grass/shrubbery growing HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS: season. (now until November 1) Dorothy Catinella, Harriet Jablonowski, Joseph Kosowski, Michael Kosowski, Dorothy Krzysko, If there are any questions, please Ted Bednarowicz come to the office and review the Rules and Regulations for the Cemetery. PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR TROOPS DEFENDING We would like to continue to have FREEDOM but especially for: pride in the presentation of the final Martin Venegas (USAF) resting place of our dearly departed loved ones. All those involved appreciate your consideration of this request.

Rose Papish, Cynthia Nytko

UPCOMING EVENTS Ordinary 11

Please mark your calendars for the upcoming events listed below June 17, 2018 and watch future bulletins for more information – Fathers’ Day

9:00 am – Holy Mass will be celebrated by the neo- June is Sacred Vocations Month presbyter, Father David Rowinski

July 23-27 – Convo 2018 – University of Scranton - Let us gather to witness the first Solemn Mass of August 6 – Solemnity of our Lord’s Transfiguration the new priest. We are invited to share in the August 12 – Summerfest 2018 brunch that is served following the Holy Mass. August 15 – Solemnity of our Blessed Mother’s Dormition - In lieu of ‘Donuts for Dads’ our Youth Association August 26 – Youth Sunday will help in serving the brunch this morning. September 3 – Labor Day September 9 – Semi-Annual Meeting The 10 Commandments in Rhyme September 16 – Rally Day Above all else love God alone, October 1-3 – XXV General Synod, hosted by our Diocese, Bow down to neither wood nor stone, Our Lady of the Snows Retreat Center, Belleview, IL God’s name refuses to take in vain; The Sabbath rest with care maintain. Respect your parents all your days; Hold sacred human life always. Be loyal to your chosen mate; Steal nothing, neither small nor great. Report, with truth, your neighbor’s deed; And rid your mind of selfish greed. Dr. Elton Trueblood WEEKDAY MASSES, SERVICES, ACTIVITIES All Saints on the Web Tell others about our web site and Facebook page, and let June is Sacred Vocations Month us pray they come to find a spiritual home with us! Monday, June 11 –

- Web site: https://www.ascpncc.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ascpncc/ Tuesday, June 12 –

- Monthly Parish Committee meeting, 7 pm

PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME

TO OUR VISITORS SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES 9:45 AM, Every Sunday (September through May) We’re blessed because you’re here! Superintendent: Margaret Rowinski (630-307-2990)

spiritual needs of all people who wish to follow MISSION & EVANGELISM COMMITTEE Christ in the Catholic tradition. Next Meeting: TBA

Chair: Judie Szydlowski (630-222-0334)

Meeting: TBD We hope you return and join our parish

community again in our celebration

of God’s presence among us.

Catholic In Faith PARISH /CEMETERY OFFICE: 9201 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631 773-380-7131 A People Empowered

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Cemetery Secretary: Jill L. [email protected] Cemetery Visiting Hours: 8:00AM – 5:00PM Spring & Summer Decorations April 1 – September 30 Fall & Winter Decorations November 1 – February 28

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 9:00AM

DAILY MASSES are held as announced in the weekly bulletin. Intentions may be offered at most Masses. To make arrangements for an intention, please contact the Pastor.

HOLY DAY MASSES are held as announced in the bulletin.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Arrangements should be made with the Pastor as soon as possible or at least 30 days prior to the ceremony.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance. Contact the Pastor before setting a date or making final plans.

EMERGENCIES, SICKNESS AND DEATH should be reported to the Pastor immediately.