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PageSt. Mary 1 of the Woods Parish  7033 St. N. Mary Moselle of the Ave.,Woods Chicago, — May 4, IL2014 60646  Third  Sunday Parish of Easter Office: 773-763-0206  www.smow.org www.smow.org Two Popes Canonized— Two Popes are Present

It was a sunny Sunday, April 27, 2014, Divine Mercy Sunday, as Pope Francis said, “We declare and define Blessed John XXIII and John Paul II be and we enroll them among the saints, decreeing that they are to be venerated as such by the whole church.”

It was history in the making. We witnessed two former Popes, through whose Pontificates many of us had lived, celebrated by two Popes, one currently in office, one recently retired. The celebration was overwhelming with over 800,000 people present. People had waited for hours to be part of this celebration of two modern day saints. In his homily, Francis made the point that both of the new saints had work associated with the Second Vatican Council that brought the church into modern times. John XXIII had convened the Council in 1962, opening the doors and windows of the church, allowing the mass to be celebrated in local languages, not just Latin. He encouraged dialogue among people of differing faiths, especially the Jewish people.

Saint John Paul II helped hasten the end of the Cold War and bring an end to Communist rule in Eastern Europe. He also began World Youth Days and traveled extensively, sometimes being called the globetrotter. He also had great focus on the family. Since his death people have been advocating for the of John Paul II.

The testimonies of both lives testify to their strong belief in God, belief in God’s faithfulness and their steadfastness in times of turmoil.

Besides the many pilgrims who came, leaders from more than 90 nations attended the canonization celebrations, asserting the importance of this event to the entire world.

We all celebrate these with great pride and enthusiasm.

God bless, Marcy

Mission to Peru 2014

A mission trip to Peru has been planned for this year. It is coinciding with the dedication of a brick-and- mortar St. Patrick Chapel to replace the original chapel built by the missionaries of St. Patrick Parish in Wadsworth. The departure date is Friday, June 27 and the return date is Sunday, July 6. While the airfare cost is considerable, the cost to stay at the local parish is only $250 for the week. Knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not necessary. Smiles translate in any language! If you are interested and would like more information, please contact me at 773-763-0206 or by email at [email protected] at your earliest convenience. The people who have made this trip have found it life- changing. I think you will as well.

Peace, Father Pat Page 2 St. Mary of the Woods — May 4, 2014  Third Sunday of Easter www.smow.org Parish Celebration of the Sacrament of Anointing

“It’s just for old people.”

“You can only receive it if you’re really sick with something like cancer.”

“You get it right before you die.”

If you, like these teens, think the Anointing of the Sick is just for the extremely old or the critically ill, or if you assume the only time you can receive it is at the moment of death, you aren’t alone. Most Catholics still think of the Sacrament that way.

“I didn’t know anything about it before I received it,” says Bridget, a high school sophomore who was anointed while struggling with anorexia. “I thought it was for older people or people who were dying. I’d never seen a young person receive it before.” While it is true the Anointing of the Sick is one of the ways the church helps prepare us for death, it’s much more than that. It’s a celebration of Jesus’ promise that we will have life and have it abundantly. It’s the sign of Christ’s healing presence in the world. And, as Bridget shows us, it’s not just for the elderly.

Anyone, regardless of age, can receive the Sacrament if his or her health is seriously impaired. It can also be administered before surgery and, contrary to many people’s belief, it can be received more than once if the original illness gets worse or if another serious sickness is diagnosed. People susceptible to illnesses, particularly due to advancing age, are encouraged to receive the Sacrament.

On Sunday, May 18th, our 12 noon Mass will be a special Mass of Healing to include the celebration of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. All of our sick and elderly parishioners will be particularly welcome at this Mass.

By the sacred anointing and prayer of the priest, the whole church commends those who are sick to Christ. The sick person receives the Holy Spirit's gifts of strength, faith, peace, and courage, and his or her suffering is united with the suffering of Christ. Through this Sacrament, we, the Body of Christ, carry out Jesus’ mission of compassion and healing for the sick.

While you may not have any reason to experience the Sacrament yourself, you may have elderly parents or grandparents or relatives who do. Bring them along to this special Mass of anointing! Also, check in with elderly or housebound neighbors and friends who might like to be present at this Mass to receive the Sacrament and who may have no means of transportation.

If you have questions, please contact the rectory at 773-763-0206.

Page 3 St. Mary of the Woods — May 4, 2014  Third Sunday of Easter www.smow.org St. Mary of the Woods Directory

RECTORY 7033 N. Moselle Ave. 773-763-0206 SCHOOL 7033 N. Moselle Ave. 773-763-7577 PARISH RESOURCE CENTER 7033 N. Moselle Ave. 773-763-1603 PARISH JUBILEE HOUSE 7045 N. Moselle Ave. 773-775-5204

St. Mary of the Woods Staff

REV. PATRICK G. CECIL, Pastor ...... pcecil @smow.org REV. RAYMOND F. KLEES, Associate Pastor Dear Friends in Christ, ...... [email protected] REV. AIDAN O’BOYLE, Associate Pastor Mother’s Day is a day to honor the special women— ...... [email protected] mothers, grandmothers, aunts, friends—who have fed, nurtured, REV. DONALD J. HEADLEY, Resident loved and shaped us into the people we are today. It is through ...... [email protected] their unconditional love that we begin to understand the depth MRS. MARCIA MAHONEY, Pastoral Associate/DRE of Christ’s love for us, and his command to share that love with ...... [email protected] one another. CHUCK THOMPSON, Deacon ...... [email protected] Mother’s Day is therefore an appropriate day to support MRS. MARY ANNE EICHHORN, Music Director a critical mission of the Church: the care of the poor and ...... [email protected] vulnerable. By participating in the Catholic Charities Mother’s MR. BARRY MURTAUGH, Business Manager Day Collection, each one of us has the opportunity to share ...... [email protected] Christ’s love with those who are hungry, homeless, hurting MRS. ALEDA DOWNS, Accounting Office and in need of help. We are greatly blessed in the Archdiocese ...... [email protected] of Chicago to have an extraordinary social-service agency like MRS. MARY YAMOAH, Principal Catholic Charities to help us fulfill Jesus’ command to care for ...... [email protected] those in need. MRS. KATHY KAMINSKI, Parish Secretary ...... [email protected] As we share our resources with the poor and vulnerable, MRS. JOYCE CONRAD, School Secretary we not only allow God to bless others through us, but we are ...... [email protected] blessed as well. The poor teach us the virtues of tolerance, MR. JON LEBARON, Athletic Director/Gym Supervisor meekness and patience. God comes to us cloaked in poverty...... [email protected] It is through our connection to the poor that we encounter the MR. JEFFREY ZYDLO, Maintenance Supervisor suffering Christ and so humble ourselves and truly open our hearts to his tremendous grace and mercy. BAPTISM: We joyfully welcome all children to the St. Mary of the Woods community. A Baptism preparation session is I thank you for your past support, and I invite you to required for all parents wishing to have their child baptized. again join me in making a contribution to the Catholic Charities Please call Father Aidan O’Boyle at the Rectory (773)763- Mother’s Day Collection. Your gift will help serve more than 0206 to make arrangements PRIOR to the birth of your child. one million people of all ages, races and religions in Cook and Lake Counties, including one out of every three citizens of the WEDDINGS: Those considering marriage should consult City of Chicago. one of the priests at least six months before the wedding.

THE SICK: The Parish Office should be notified about anyone May God bless you and your families. You and those who is seriously ill at home or in a hospital. Due to privacy you love are in my prayers; please keep me in yours. laws, hospitals and nursing homes are unable to contact us.

FAITH COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP: Catholics who wish to become members of our parish are asked kindly to introduce themselves to one of the priests and register at the rectory. If you are not Catholic you are most welcome at our worship services. Should you wish to inquire into the Catholic Faith, please contact Father Pat Cecil or Mrs. Marcy Mahoney at the rectory.

MOVING? When moving in or out of St. Mary of the Woods Faith Quigley Center Community, please notify the Parish Office. 835 North Rush Street * Chicago, IL 60611-2030 * 312-534-8230 * Fax: 312-534-6379

Page 4 St. Mary of the Woods — May 4, 2014  Third Sunday of Easter www.smow.org Fair Trade Coffee Be a Hero –

Today, Sunday, May 4, the Racial Help Someone in Need

Social Justice Ministry will be selling Ever consider organ donation? Here at St. Mary Fair Trade coffee, tea and cocoa after of the Woods, we have someone who is active all the masses. Why not purchase some of these wonderful products in the parish who is in need of a kidney transplant. for a special Mother’s Day gift? It is a one-day procedure, paid for exclusively

The Fair Trade program is a new model of international by the would-be recipient. Want more info? trade. This model is built on establishing right relation- Please call (312) 697-9624 or send an email ships between us and the people in other countries who to [email protected]. Thank you! create the items we consume so abundantly.

The goal of the Fair Trade movement is to ensure that the small farmers get a fair price for their harvest in order to achieve a decent living wage. To poor farmers who are organized into cooperatives around the world, Fair Trade guarantees: a living wage, much needed credit at fair prices and long term relationships. These fair payments are then invested in health care, education, environmental stewardship and economic independence. Why not plan to be a part of the Fair Trade movement and help to make a difference around the world?

Many in our community have been affected by this disease. Let’s come together to honor survivors, commemorate loved ones and pay tribute to those who are no longer with us.

Proceeds Benefit: If you would like information or The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Domestic Violence if you would like to volunteer, BCRF’s mission is to achieve prevention and please contact: a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime by You deserve to be safe. If you are Linda Kramer, Baird & Warner providing critical funding for innovative clinical 773-401-5898 a victim of Domestic Violence, and translational research at leading medical [email protected] centers worldwide. Research Saves Lives! or know of someone who is, please contact: WINGS Hotline and Counseling Service www.deaconchuck.com  24 Hours (847) 221-5680.

You can follow Deacon Chuck Domestic Violence Ministry on-line for articles, homilies Turning people affected by Domestic Violence or to leave a message. towards rescue, hope, and peace.

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6:00 Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres

7:00 Spring Fashion Show

7:30 Welcome – Stephanie Cantrell, A&R President Invocation — Father Pat Cecil, Pastor Dinner

8:30 Installation of new Altar & Rosary Society Officers

TICKETS: $65 per person includes drinks during cocktail hour, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, and wine served during dinner.

Buy your Event and Grand Raffle Tickets after masses starting this weekend… Or, register online at www.events.org/spring14.

Please contact Betsy Kadlec at either her email: [email protected] or call her at 773-414-3404 for reservation information.

See below for the great Grand Raffle prizes you can win and help support the Monsignor O’Rourke Scholarship Fund:

$500 cash donated by Marti Corcoran from Century 21 $100 CAbi Gift Certificate donated by Meggan Stanton

$250 Med Spa gift certificate donated by Gina Purdy Pearl & Crystal earrings and necklace set donated by from Baird and Warner Jan Kupiec from Baird and Warner

$200 Lettuce Entertain You Gift Card donated by Stella and Dot Clutch donated by Katie Dreher

Robert & Ramina Padron from RE/MAX Cityview with Coach Bag donated by Vicky Hoover

two Goodman Theater Tickets donated by Father Pat Kindle Fire donated by Jenny Novy

$150 Kokoon gift card donated by Jill Rueth Silver earrings and necklace set donated by Kristen Amato Remember, winner need not be present to win, so buy your Grand Raffle tickets today!

For more information about the event, email Celina Radtke at [email protected] or Moja Belmont at [email protected]

Sports and Nicaragua St. Mary of the Woods School 7th Grade

Do you have some gently used sports Washington D.C. Fundraiser equipment to give to some needy kids in Saturday, May 10th Nicaragua? If so, put it aside and watch the bulletin for a special donation opportunity. 8am- 2pm (same hours as ESAA Photo Day) SMOW Parking Lot Thank you, Kathryn Allen We’re selling Krispy Kreme Donuts too!!

Page 6 St. Mary of the Woods — May 4, 2014  Third Sunday of Easter www.smow.org Principal Points 2014 PAROCHIAL SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL AND CLINIC:

On Saturday, April 12th, the St. Mary of Attention the Woods School Sr. and Jr. Bands participated all 8th Graders! in the 2014 Parochial Grade School Band Festi- val and Clinic held at SMOW. Unlike traditional Now is your chance to be leaders at the band contests where bands warm up, play, get Teen-Led Masses!

judged, and receive written comments and Join us for a Ministry Training Session on a trophy – this was in Festival/Clinic format. Monday, May 12 from Our band arrived, did a comprehensive warm up, and performed before a clinician. They were 7:30pm-8:30pm in the Church recorded, taped, and received comments from Get trained to be a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, a judge. They received an “excellent” rating Usher, Greeter. Sign up and were presented with a trophy. Each band to join liturgy planning team or the choir! then received a 30-minute clinic session where the clinician worked directly with the band * Any teen 9th through giving them direction and suggestions for 12th grade is also invited improving their performance and tips on to be trained! musical growth and playing skills. Students and parents alike enjoyed and much appreciated this meaningful experience. Congratulations to all of our young musicians who proudly represented SMOW. JOIN US FOR THE NEXT The next band event will take place on TEEN-LED MASS AT May 14th with a spring concert at 7PM. ST. MARY OF THE WOODS! All are welcome to attend! Everyone is welcome to attend God Bless, Mary Yamoah Father Chris Gustafson, from Our Lady of Ransom Parish Sunday, May 18 at 5:30pm

Athletic Board–Open Position Come and support teen leadership

The SMOW Athletic Board is searching for a new in our Parish!

member(s). Board members commit to a minimum These masses are not two-year term to assist in overseeing all school Ha ve just for teens…they athletic programs and budgets. The board meets are for everyone! monthly and each member receives specific assign- FU N.. There will be a ments in managing our programs. Interested . Teen-only candidates can fill out an application available in pizza party in the the rectory. Questions, contact Marlene Byrne, Board President, or Jon LeBaron, Athletic Director. Parish Hall following

All applications can be downloaded at: this mass! http://sports.smowschool.org ...and Leave inspired!

Page 7 St. Mary of the Woods — May 4, 2014  Third Sunday of Easter www.smow.org Stewardship - Thoughts on Giving Give Children a Safe Place to Learn Jesus asks us to commit ourselves to be good stewards of the gifts entrusted to us, to share our Juan and Maria are parents to two boys. They time, our talent and our treasure as an outward sign wanted to work to support their family but struggled of the love and gratitude we have for Him. to find a safe place for their children during the day. They found the Catholic Charities Cordi-Marian How much time have you spent this week Child Development Center in Chicago and today in prayer for others and for the work their children have made new friends and are on of the Church? track to be ready for success in school. Every day 1,500 children smile, learn and make Have you ever thought about how many of your new friends at one of 10 Catholic Charities child free hours you spend doing things for yourself versus development centers. Please give on Mother’s Day how many you spend doing things for others? to support Catholic Charities. Learn more and watch “Let him with two coats give to him a video at www.catholiccharities.net. who has none.” (Luke 3:11) Next Weekend’s Second Separate Collection will be for Catholic Charities Mother’s Day See above and page 4 for the Cardinal’s letter.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Please consider supporting St. Mary of the Woods May 11, 2014 with electronic donations through Faith Direct. Our Do you believe that God calls all people to spread parish requires not only gifts of time and talent, but the Good News? How are you also of financial help. To sign up, you can pick up responding to the call? Do you an enrollment form from the parish office or go to: want some help? May 11th is www.faithdirect.net and use church code IL336. World Day of Prayer for Voca- tions. Please pray for special Or, scan this QR Code with your blessings that each person will smart phone to make a One-Time be strengthened in their voca- gift to St. Mary of the Woods or tion. For more information go to sign up using Faith Direct’s to www.ChicagoPriest.com and secure mobile gift page. click on World Day of Prayer Thank you for your support! for Vocations.

This Weeks ALMS Collection is for Franciscan Works + Liberia Mission

St. Mary of the Woods Collection Information Collection prior year: Collection current year: % Change Weekly Over (Under) 4/21/2013 4/20/2014 Giving Budget Budget $12,125 $10,845 (11) $13,654 ($2,809)

PLEASE REMEMBER ST. MARY OF THE WOODS WHEN MAKING OUT YOUR WILL.

Page 8 St. Mary of the Woods — May 4, 2014  Third Sunday of Easter www.smow.org Week Day Schedules for May 5-May 11 Care & Concern

Readings for the week Rest in Peace

Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Deceased parishioners of St. Mary of the Woods Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 St. Mary of the Woods: Please Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 pray for those in the Military. Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; May God Keep you Safe! Jn 6:44-51 Lance Corporal Matthew Donald Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Kerstein, United States Marines Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Ps 23:1-6; 1 Pt 2:20b-25; Jn 10:1-10 PRAY THE ROSARY FOR PEACE Every morning after the 8:00am mass, the Rosary is

Mass Intentions prayed. Please join us in this very powerful prayer

Monday, May 5 for peace. 6:30 — Stanley Cichowski 8:00 — Karl & Joyce Domeny Crisis Pregnancy Hotline — Tuesday, May 6 800-400-4205 6:30 — Deceased Parishioners Post Abortion Healing — 8:00 — Norbertha Luksik 888-456-HOPE (4673) 2:00 — Wednesday, May 7 6:30 — Monica Healy 8:00 — Matthew Hartigan Catholic Charities Thursday, May 8 3rd Annual Veterans 6:30 — Deceased Parishioners in Need Dinner

8:00 — Stanislaw & Janina Duda Please join Catholic Charities for the 3rd Annual Anthony J. Chiodo Veterans in Need Dinner at the Union League Club Friday, May 10 of Chicago on Friday, May 9 at 5:30pm. The event 6:30 — Deceased Parishioners benefits the Catholic Charities Veterans Services 8:00 — Constantino Cid Programs including: the Veterans Employment, Saturday, May 11 St. Leo Campus for Veterans, Cooke’s Manor Hines 8:00 — Bart & Peggy Murphy and the Bishop Goedert Residence. Rob Johnson of CBS News is the emcee and Admiral Michael G. Sacristans: Team #3 May 9, 2014 Mullen, former Chairman to the Joint Chiefs of Staff,

is the keynote speaker. Event tickets are $200. Rosemary Bellion Dolores Coughlin Carol Devyor Dorothy Durkin For more information visit catholiccharities.net/ Ria Hartigan Bernie Hennig veteransinneed or contact Kristina Pilolli at Joy Kosicki Jeanette Stearney (312) 655-7018 or [email protected].

Altar Servers

6:30 am 5/5 — S. Grillo There will be a mass for mentally ill persons 5/6 — C. Cassidy on May 15th at 8:45am at Queen of All Saints 5/7 — E. Sepich Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash, Chicago, IL. 5/8 — E. Dunderdale 5/9 — S. Pergams To honor Dymphna, a relic of her 8:00 am 5/5,6 — K. Merck / C. Merck will be venerated after the mass. All are invited. 5/7,8 — J. Novy / N. Colegrove Call (773) 777-6022 for more information. 5/9,10 — J. Warner / R. Mullaghy

Page 9 St. Mary of the Woods — May 4, 2014  Third Sunday of Easter www.smow.org Mass Schedules for Saturday, May 10 & Sunday, May 11, 2014

Time Presider Mass Intentions Servers Lectors Eucharist Ministers

4:30 p.m. Father Cecil Edward Kostiner A. Dunham A. LeGere A. Down* Special Intention for the J. Spencer L. Tabano E. Giudice* Homilist: Father Cecil Penny Landauer family T. Connolly Myron Freedman J. Montalvo Sylda Hickey J. Montalvo Patricia Ann McWeeney M. Newton Lillian & Thomas McWeeny S. Troiani Lucille & Daniel LoPresti S. Troiani Vito Pesoli M. Uscategui

7:30 a.m. Father Klees Father Miguel Alcantara T. Novy R. Seward M. Markiewicz* Kitty Halter T. Novy R. Konow J. Maurice* Homilist: Father Klees Katharina Kuchel J. Merck Anna Schwarz K. Murray Mary Ann G. McMorrow R. Naegele Bill & Mil Murphy J. O’Malley M. O’Malley

9:00 a.m. Father Headley Joanne Blachut H. Thompson C. Stucko P. Kenny* Mildred Powell M. Thompson M. Inclan S. Rabbitt* Homilist: Father Headley Mary Maher J. Clohisy Jurek, Ziemianin & A. Faxel Larson families J. Kosicki Virginia Stift M. McKenna Christine Melnik J. Piechowski Cecylia Luczyk T. Reagan Lillian Freko T. Tadin

10:30 a.m. Father O’Boyle Maria Doering J. Bullock P. Lowe K. Bellinaso* Eugenia Jodlowski J. Bullock T. Reagan C. Hartman* Homilist: Father O’Boyle Mary Stanton P. Hild Lee Ann O’Toole M. Maddux Anna Mae Bronke J. Murray Patricia Mae B. Peters S. Peters D. Stapleton D. Viverito

Noon: Father Cecil The Baiocchi family A. Kaminski E. Davidson E. Griffin* Lola Leahy A. Craig K. Hack S. Tomaszewski* Homilist: Father Cecil Elizabeth O’Connor L. Dougherty Marie Egan K. Hack Carolyn Killackey S. Melaniphy Betty Morris

PLEASE NOTE BULLETIN SUBMISSION SCHEDULE: Submissions for the Parish Bulletin must be delivered to the rectory or e-mailed to [email protected] no later than Thursday, by 4:00 p.m. of the week before publication. (Ten days prior to the weekly publication date.) Note: articles subject to editing and watch for earlier submission dates during holidays. For more information call the rectory at 773-763-0206. Thank you!

Page 10 St. Mary of the Woods — May 4, 2014  Third Sunday of Easter www.smow.org Baptism Preparation Program Do you recognize Jesus in your midst? Is your heart The St. Mary of the Woods Baptism Preparation burning within you? Think about the possibility Program is for all parents who wish to have their of walking the path with Jesus as a brother, sister, children baptized. The program consists of one priest or deacon. (Luke 24: 13-35). If you think evening meeting with a leader couple and one of our God is calling you to be a priest, visit our website staff. The meeting takes place on a Tuesday at at www.ChicagoPriest.com or contact Fr. Francis 7:15pm. The next two meeting dates are: Bitterman at [email protected] or at  May 13  June 10 If you are expecting a child or already have a new 312-534-8298. For information on religious life addition to your family and have NOT been through contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez, OP at 312-534-5240 the preparation program, please call the Rectory or [email protected], and for the Permanent 773-763-0206, to sign up for one of the meetings. Diaconate program contact Deacon Bob Puhala at You need to attend a meeting before we can 847-837-4564 or [email protected] schedule a baptism.

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