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Interfaith Airport Chapels of Chicago Chicago Midway and O’Hare International Airports P.O. Box 66353 ●Chicago, Illinois 60666-0353 ●(773) 686-AMEN (2636) ●www.airportchapels.org Week of September 20-26, 2015 Welcome to New Extra Priest Help, WELCOME TO THE INTERFAITH AIRPORT CHAPELS OF CHICAGO! The O’Hare Airport Chapel and Midway Airport Chapel are each a and Thanks to Fr. Neumann peaceful oasis in a busy venue. A place to bow your head in prayer while lifting up your heart and spirit! Prayer books and rugs, rosa- Fr. Aloysius Neumann (center) at a chapel gathering in 2013. We wish him the best! ries, and worship materials are available, as are chaplains for spiri- tual counsel. You are welcome to attend Mass or Worship services and to come to the chapels (open 24/7) to pray or meditate. May God bless your travels. — Fr. Michael Zaniolo, Administrator Interfaith Calendar & Events ✈ Yaum-al-Arafah, Day of Atonement, Sept. 22, the most important The Chicago Airports Catholic Chaplaincy is grateful for the ongoing day during the Hajj pilgrimage when Muslim pilgrims implore assistance of visiting priests of the Archdiocese of Chicago, some who God for forgiveness and mercy on the plain of Arafat, just out- are retired but continue to serve the community, and we welcome Fr. side the city of Mecca. It is the day when the Lord will provide Dan Flens, Fr. Dan Jankowski, Fr. Mike Knotek, Fr. Tom boundless compassion and mercy and obviate all sins. Refermat, Fr. Leon Rezula, and Fr. Fred Tomzik, who have re- ✈ Yom Kippur, Day of Atonement—Jewish observance cently joined our ministry to people on the move. We also want to take that begins with Kol Nidre, asking for- this opportunity to thank Fr. Aloysius Neumann of the Rockford giveness for unkept promises and vows. Archdiocese for his dedicated service to our ministry in recent years. Full day of prayer and atonement with fasting. Begins at sundown Sept. 22. ✈Eid al-Adha, Festival of Sacrifice, Sept 23, a major Muslim holi- Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time — September 20, 2015 day, this three-day festival, often celebrated in connec- The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace. — James 3:18 tion with the Pilgrimage ceremonies, commemorates the Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ish- ’TIS THE GIFT TO BE SIMPLE mael in obedience to God. After the morning communal The Shaker hymn describes a circular journey from innocence to innocence prayer, pilgrims and other Muslims throughout the with characteristic brevity: world slaughter an animal in commemoration of the ’Tis the gift to be simple, ’tis the gift to be free. ’Tis the gift to come angel Gabriel’s substitution of a lamb as Abraham’s sacrificial obligation, and down where we ought to be. then share the meat with family members, neighbors, and the needy. This journey is easier sung about than done. It takes humility and time ✈ Native Americans observe the Autumn Feast Sept. 23, a day to recover a second innocence. Titles, positions of honor, money, and power to honor the harvest and the coming and going of seasons, which are not requirements of the kingdom of God. Jesus says and demonstrates includes prayer, song and storytelling. in today’s Gospel that members of God’s kingdom must hold in their em- ✈Buddhists observe Fall O-Higan (Equinox) this Monday, brace the most inconsequential of persons, for that person is identified with Sept. 23, the symbolic crossing from the shore of illusion to the Jesus. This attitude ran counter to the intuition of the world of Jesus’ time, other shore of enlightenment to overcome one’s ignorance, and as it does in ours. The simplicity set forth by Jesus requires the shedding of honoring the six Paramitas of generosity, morality, patience, en- unnecessary, unimportant, false, and burdensome attachments that earthly deavor, meditation and wisdom. power demands. Membership in the Kingdom is light enough to put a song ✈ Source: The 2015 InterFaith Calendar, Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago in our heart. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The wicked say: With revilement and torture let us put ORD CATHOLIC MASS INTENTIONS the just one to the test (Wisdom 2:12, 17-20).Psalm — The Lord upholds 9/19/15 4:00 p.m. † Ron Helizon by Friends my life (Psalm 54). Second Reading — The wisdom from above is full of 6:00 p.m. ● Voichita Lee by Monty Lee mercy and good fruits (James 3:16 — 4:3). Gospel — Whoever receives one 9/20/15 6:30 a.m. ● Kim Bragg by Rebecca Jensen child such as this in my name, receives me (Mark 9:30-37). 9:00 a.m. † Sherry Lee by Monty Lee READINGS FOR THE WEEK 11:00 a.m. † Gloria Bruno by Tom & Judith Jaconetty Monday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 1:00 p.m. ● Jack Dever by Mr & Mrs. Loren Hunsaker Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 8:19-21 9/21/15 11:30 a.m. † Marie Ellis by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Grabinski Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9; Tb:13:2, 3-4abefghn, 7-8; Lk 9:1-6 9/22/15 11:30 a.m. † Sam Fazio by Joseph Fazio Thursday: Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 9:7-9 9/23/15 11:30 a.m. ● Christy Lord by Mr. & Mrs. Loren Hunsaker Friday: Hg 2:1-9; Ps 43:1-4; Lk 9:18-22 9/24/15 11:30 a.m. ● Jeff Pantages by JoAnn Pantages Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Lk 9:43b-45 9/25/15 11:30 a.m. † Richard Snediker by Jane Snediker Sunday: Nm 11:25-29; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-14; Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 ● Denotes Living/Special Intention † Denotes Deceased/Memorial TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Toward the end of the second century, a churchman in North Africa, Tertul- MDW CATHOLIC MASS INTENTIONS lian, described an early form of penance. Imagine if it had survived! There were three steps to this very public ritual. The unfortunate sinner was 9/19/15 4:00 p.m. † Edward Skiber by Carol Skiber brought before the community in an itchy garment of goat’s hair. The com- 9/20/15 9:00 a.m. ● Anthony Bonta by Tony Bonta munities of the day were small and intimate, and everyone knew everyone 11:00 a.m. † James & Sheila Madden by Christopher Madden else. The shame of exposure for a big sin—murder, idolatry, or adultery— 9/21/15 11:30 a.m. ● Roxanne Nice by Anne Nice would have been profound. The penitent would beg the community for 9/22/15 11:30 a.m. † Doreen Charbonneau by Rebecca Jensen prayers of intercession, and then go sit in a place assigned to penitents. After 9/23/15 11:30 a.m. † Michael Nimnic by Donald Ferland this public confession, the penitent would be assigned some discipline, usu- 9/24/15 11:30 a.m. † Irene Grzyb by Cindy Grzyb ally a relatively severe fast, or the wearing of distinctive garb. This remedy 9/25/15 11:30 a.m. ● Bohney Family by Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Bohney for sin was for a certain period of time, or at least until the bishop (every ● Denotes Living/Special Intention † Denotes Deceased/Memorial small community has its own bishop) judged that enough was enough. Then Rev. Fr. Michael G. Zaniolo, STL, CAC — Administrator/Catholic Chaplain the person would be readmitted to the eucharistic community, although Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago Tertullian doesn’t tell us how. Probably the bishop tenderly placed his hands Mr. Qazi M. Biabani — Imam Khateeb/Muslim Chaplain Muslim Community Center of Chicago on their heads, precisely where they were anointed at baptism. We do know Rev. Dr. Hutz H. Hertzberg - Protestant Chaplain that the readmission of penitents to the eucharistic table became in some The Moody Church of Chicago churches a great celebration, and there are records from Spain of bishops Mrs. Susan E. Schneider, CAP — Office/Business Manager/Fund Raiser leading penitents in a dance‑like processional into the eucharistic hall on Mr. Michael Brennan — Bulletin Editor Holy Thursday. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. experiencing the stigmata, physically suffering the crucifixion wounds of This Week in the Life of the Church Jesus Christ. Pio was the only priest in Church history to have borne this Being a compendium of feast days and notable events in Church history burden. “Countless numbers were attracted to his confessional and many more received his saintly counsel and spiritual guidance through correspon- Sunday, September 20, 2015 dence. His whole life was marked by long hours of prayer and continual aus- ✙ We Remember: The martyrdom of ANDREW KIM TAEGON and terity. His letters...reveal his deep union with God, his burning love for the PAUL CHONG HASANG, with 111 companions, in Korea. They were can- Blessed Eucharist and Our Blessed Lady....After a public funeral which at- onized by Pope John Paul II during his pastoral visit to that tracted almost 100,000, his body was entombed in the crypt of Our Lady of country 1984. The priest Andrew, who came from one of the Grace Church,” according to a holy card distributed by the Friary in San Gio- most noble families in Korea, was beheaded on Sept. 16, and the vanni Rotundo, Bari, Italy.