August 15, 2021 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
AUGUST 15, 2021 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FATHER RICHARD J. JAKUBIK, PASTOR
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT MASS SCHEDULE We are a community of believers, proclaiming that DAILY MASSES: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:00 AM Jesus is Lord. We come together as Catholics to Wednesday: 8:30 AM (open to all during the summer celebrate the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist, when school is not in session) to hear and be transformed by the Word of God, to bring Christian values and love into our world, and to WEEKEND MASSES: live and share the teachings of Jesus. Inspired by the Saturday Vigil - 4:30 PM Holy Spirit, we strive as a parish family to further the Sunday: 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM Kingdom of God, making God’s presence felt and 11:00 AM - Parking Lot “Stay in Your Car Mass” extending the caring spirit of Jesus . CONFESSIONS: Saturday from 8:45 –9:15 AM
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LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear SMOW Community,
If I am honest, I am a pushover for emotional viral videos. There are two kinds in particular that always move me: returning soldiers surprising their families and people who are deaf being able to hear for the first time after receiving a cochlear implant. One of these cochle- ar implant videos is especially beautiful because it shows two amazing things happening to a young lady who received it. After receiving a cochlear implant, patients are sometimes over- come with emotions when the device is turned on for the first time and the patient can gain or regain hearing. One young woman, on receiving an implant, is seen becoming very emotional when the new device is activated. Under the watchful eye of her mother and her boyfriend, she reacts to the sound of her own and her mother’s voices. Then, among the other ‘first things’ she heard when the implant was activated, was a marriage proposal from her boyfriend who got down on one knee. There are two powerful elements in this video: a deaf person suddenly being able to hear and a proclamation of love being among the first words the person hears. As it turns out, those two ele- ments are present in the amazing story of this weekend’s gospel: the healing of a deaf man and the amazing realiza- tion that he is not only healed, but he is loved by Jesus.
Miracles are by their nature “extraordinary,” but this miracle has some interesting elements to be sure. There is a much stronger physical aspect to this healing on Jesus’ part than in most of His other miracles: touching the man’s ears and touching the man’s tongue. Jesus’ spitting and using saliva in healings is unusual but something He sometimes did, as with the healing of the blind man in Bethsaida in Matthew 8. “And he took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village, and when he had spit on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked him, “Do you see anything?” He did the same in John 9 with the healing of the man born blind. “Having said these things, he spit on the ground and made mud with the saliva. Then he anointed the man’s eyes with the mud.” Jesus is the worker of extraordinary miracles, the divine healer who came to set people free, not only spiritually, but also emotionally and physically as well.
Jesus is also the savior of the outcast. We saw in the text immediately preceding today’s gospel that Jesus showed com- passion to a Gentile Syrophoenician woman. We also saw that His doing so said something amazing about the reach and the extent of God’s love. We see the same here but in a more creative way. Jesus left a largely Gentile area to go to another largely Gentile area. Even so, His route was perplexing. Then he returned from the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis. Simply put, if one wanted to go from Tyre to the re- gion of the Decapolis, one would not normally go through Sidon seeing as though it is the opposite way of the Decapo- lis. It is widely agreed that with this miracle Jesus was fulfilling the Messianic prophecy of Isaiah 35: “Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy.” After he took him aside, away from the crowd, Jesus put his fingers into the man’s ears. Then he spit and touched the man’s tongue. This use of saliva is jarring to us as it no doubt was to them, but this image is power- ful. There is creative power in the mouth of Jesus. Out of the mouth of Jesus He creates new creation, He makes all things new.
In the late fourth century, the early church father, St. Ambrose of Milan, writes about a ceremony that was done when a catechumen was baptized. They picked up on the story of Jesus opening the deaf man’s ears and they applied it to the person being baptized. The pastor would moisten his fingers and touch the person and say that word, “Ephphatha,” which is to open wide. St. Ambrose and others recognized that in Holy Baptism, Jesus was working once again to do an eternal healing. When Jesus speaks his word to us, things happen. Our ears are opened. We begin to hear the word of the Lord in faith and bearing fruit. Our tongue is loosed, loosed to speak and sing the praises of our God. In the bap- tism rituals performed in church, the priest blesses the ears of every infant, that they might one day hear the word of God. And blesses their mouth, that they might one day give God thanks and praise.
Almighty God, you are the source of health and healing. In you there is calm, and the one true source of peace. Grant to each one of us your children, an awareness of your presence, and give us perfect confidence in you. In all pain and wea- riness and anxiety, teach us to yield ourselves to your never-failing care, knowing that your love and power surround us, trusting in your wisdom and providence to give us health and strength and peace. We make this prayer through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Blessings,
Fr. Rich
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REST IN MEMORIAL MASS FOR PEACE DECEASED CHILDREN
OF Elizabeth “Betty” Matula ST. MARY OF THE WOODS Dustman, former parishioner;
Charles Farley, husband of tuesday evening Maureen Gleason and father of Erin, Brian, Sean, Brendan, september 14th Gavin, Austin and Dylan; 7:00 pm
For our current military & veterans mass will be celebrated who have died this week; to honor the memory of For all those around the world the deceased children who have died this week from of our parish family abandonment, accidents, depression, disease, hunger, natural disasters, If you have the name of a deceased child violence, war... (from stillborn through adult) that you would like to have remembered at this mass, you may enter the name on a special memory card that evening. We also encourage anyone who has The 9:00 am despaired over the loss of a baby through miscarriage or abortion to join us at this Contemporary Choir is very special mass. looking for a pianist. All inquiries should contact Please note: This mass is open to everyone to attend, Grace Hollander at : not just families who have lost a child. We support one another by our presence. [email protected] This is often the greatest encouragement to grieving families. Your presence at Rehearsals are on this mass will offer courage and hope. Please plan on attending, if you can, to Wednesday nights show your support!
from 7-8:30 pm
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St. Mary of the Woods Directory
RECTORY 7033 N. Moselle Ave. 773-763-0206 SCHOOL 6959 N. Hiawatha Ave. 773-763-7577 RESOURCE CENTER / CHURCH 6955 N. Hiawatha Ave. 773-763-1603
St. Mary of the Woods Parish Staff
REV. RICHARD JAKUBIK, Pastor [email protected] DEACON CHUCK THOMPSON, Deacon [email protected] MRS. TINA NORTON, Pastoral Associate Monday, September 6 [email protected] 8:00 am - Ida Karth MR. JOHN QUIRK, Business Manager [email protected] MRS. AMANDA THOMPSON, Coordinator of Faith Formation Tuesday, September 7 [email protected] 8:00 am - Claire Carmody / MS. VERONICA RUSK, RE Assistant [email protected] Deceased members of the Mueller family / MS. SUE DUDEK, Special Project Coordinator Mary Ellen Fahy [email protected] MRS. MARY ANNE EICHHORN, Music Director [email protected] Wednesday, September 8 MRS. ALEDA DOWNS, Accounting Office 8:30 am - Lucille Weaver / Diana Asencio / [email protected] Eileen Byrne MRS. KATHY KAMINSKI, Parish Secretary [email protected] MRS. JOYCE SOPKO, Administrative Assistant Thursday, September 9 [email protected] 8:00 am - Jacqueline Joan Harris / Ennio Giudice MRS. MARIANNE STRUMBERGER, Bulletin Editor [email protected] MS. MARY DOSEK, Stewardship & Database Associate Friday, September 10 [email protected] 8:00 am - Philomena Corrigan MR. HARRY COMERFORD, Athletic Director [email protected] MR. STEFAN JUMATATE, Maintenance Supervisor Saturday, September 11 [email protected] 8:00 am - All deceased parishioners
4:30 pm - Anna Ricciardi / Bob Corcoran / Fred Wehrenberg / John Kelly, Jr. / BAPTISM: We joyfully welcome all children to the St. Mary of the Woods S. I. for Murphy, Reddy, Landauer and community. A Baptism preparation session is required. Please call Tina Norton at the Rectory (773)763-0206 either prior to the birth of your child Walton families or after
WEDDINGS: Those considering marriage should consult one of the Sunday, September 12 priests at least six months before the wedding. 7:30 am - Tom Moskal
9:00 am - Deceased members of the Fr. Ryan Council THE SICK: The parish office should be notified about anyone who is seriously ill at home or in a hospital. Due to privacy laws, hospitals and Knights of Columbus / Sean Murphy / nursing homes are unable to contact us. Karen & Matthew Gembala / Larry Faxel /
FAITH COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP: Catholics who wish to become Marilyn Markiewicz / Terry O’Brien members of our parish are asked kindly to introduce themselves to one 11:00 am - John E. McGing / Father Don Headley / of the priests and register at the rectory. Matthew Hartigan / Terry O’Brien /
Even if you are not Catholic you are most welcome at our worship Richard Walsh services. Should you wish to inquire into the Catholic Faith, please contact Tina Norton at the Rectory.
MOVING? When moving in or out of St. Mary of the Woods Faith Community, please notify the Parish Office.
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PARISH CALENDAR SCHEDULE
Monday, September 6 Happy Labor Day! Parish offices closed
Wednesday, September 8 Contemporary Choir 7:00 pm Church
Thursday, September 9 Liturgical Choir 7:00 pm Church mmm Monday, September 6, 8:00 am - Labor Day Friday, September 10 HNS Golf Outing Presider: Father Jakubik 12:00 pm Glenview Park Golf Club
Sunday, September 12 Tuesday, September 7, 8:00 am 9:00 am Knights of Columbus Mass Presider: Father Sheridan 9:00 am Religious Ed Classes Commence
Monday, September 13 Bible Study Group Wednesday, September 8, 8:30 am 12:30 pm via Zoom Presider: Father Jakubik Tuesday, September 14 Deceased Children Mass 7:00 pm Church Thursday, September 9, 8:00 am Presider: Father Kalas Wednesday, September 15 9:00 am Seniors Meeting in PH Friday, September 10, 8:00 am 7:00 pm Contemporary Choir mmm Presider: Father Jakubik Thursday, September 16 7:00 pm Liturgical Choir—Church Saturday, September 11, 8:00 am 7:00 pm HNS Basketball League -Gym Presider: Father Jakubik Friday, September 17 A&R Women’s Volleyball League 7:00 pm Gym Saturday, September 11, 4:30 pm Presider: Father Fallon Saturday, September 18 Lectors: M. Killackey, J. Hall 9:30 am Garden Ministry Eucharist Ministers: E. Giudice C. Kolak 4:30 pm Hospitality in Narthex after mass P. Lowe K. O’Rourke Sunday, September 19
9:00 am Religious Ed Classes Sunday, September 12, 7:30 am 7:30 am & 9:00 am Hospitality in Narthex after mass Presider: Father Kalas 5:00 pm Teen Led Mass (open to all Lectors: M. Rabbitt, M. Hoffman Eucharist Ministers: D. Duffy K. Murray Monday, September 20 Bible Study Group C.. Pivnicka 12:30 pm via Zoom
Wednesday, September 22 Contemporary Choir Sunday, September 12, 9:00 am 7:00 pm Church Presider: Father Jakubik Lectors: R. Naegele, R. Seward Thursday, September 23 Eucharist Ministers: T. Connolly D. Kerrigan 7:00 pm Liturgical Choir—Church 7:00 pm HNS Basketball League—Gym D. Stapleton T. Tadin Friday, September 24 A&R Women’s Volleyball League Sunday, September 12, 11:00 am 7:00 pm Gym Presider: Father Jakubik Sat/Sun., September 25 & 26 Loaves & Fishes Sign Up 4:30 pm, 7:30 am & 9:00 am Narthex after masses
PRESIDER SCHEDULE Sunday, September 26 Religious Ed Classes IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE 9:00 am School classrooms
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WE WISH OUR PARISH FAMILY A HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND.
MAY GOD KEEP YOU SAFE!
CRISIS PREGNANCY HOTLINE:
800-400-4205 Post Abortion Healing 888-456- HOPE (4673)
Out of respect and courtesy for our Liturgy and for your fellow parishioners, we ask that you PLEASE turn off or silence your cell phones in church! Thank you!
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STEWARDSHIP - THOUGHTS ON GIVING St. Mary of the Woods Collection Information WEEKLY OFFERING FOR WEEK OF 8-22-2021 Families Donation % of Donations Receiving Envelopes Families This Donation Dropped of Week Envelopes This Week Sunday Offering Envelopes Used 864 82 9% $4,345 Sunday Loose Offerings $906
Families EFT % of Enrolled Donations This This Week Families Week Donations Electronic Donation Faith Direct 319 282 88% $5,751 Total for this Sunday $11,002
Weekly Budget for Sunday Collections $11,825 Difference ($823)
YEAR TO DATE—COLLECTIONS vs BUDGET - 8TH SUNDAY OF THE FISCAL YEAR
Year to date Sunday ………………………………………………………………………………………….. $132,414 Year-to-date Budget for Sunday Collection ………………………………………………………….………. . $94,597 Difference ……….…………………………………………………………………………………………….. $37,817 THANK YOU! THANK YOU! We are grateful to those who respond prayerfully in stewardship, gratitude and generosity to the call of faithful support of the missions and ministries of St. Mary of the Woods.
St. Mary of the Woods depends on your donations to continue our ministry. When the world was brought to a standstill by COVID-19, people continued to turn to our parish ministries for help. Recurring gifts sustained our parish and ensured that we were there for those who needed us, and eGiving provides a way forward now as those in our community continue to face uncertainty. To help those who are counting on us, St. Mary of the Woods depends on online donations from caring individuals like you. We prayerfully request that you consider sign- ing up for eGiving and setting up your recurring donation. You can use eGiving from your com- puter, smartphone, or tablet for recurring and one-time gifts.
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St. Mary of the Woods Parish Family, please pray for those serving in our Military: Baptism
Preparation Quartermaster 2nd Class Robert Ahms Program for 2021 United States Navy
Private First Class Liam Clancy If you are expecting a child or United States Marine Corps already have a new addition to your
Kent Curry family and have NOT been through United States Marine Corps the preparation program, please
Lance Corporal Ryan J. Garcia call Father Richard Jakubik or United States Marine Corps Tina Norton in the Rectory at
1st Lt. Joseph Hagerty 773-763-0206 to sign up. United States Marine Corps
Ensign Andrew Hild United States Navy
Private George Kemper United States Army PLEASE JOIN US!
Lance Corporal Rory J. Maloney United States Marine Corps
Specialist Evan McHugh United States Army
Lance Corporal Lucas J. Mueller United States Marine Corps
Technician Petty Officer Neil R. Murphy at 12:30 pm via ZOOM... United States Navy
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THE MESSIAH FORETOLD SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Today’s story of the cure of a deaf man with a speech Sunday: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time impediment is a good example of how much is contained in Monday: Labor Day; Rosh Hashanah a simple miracle story. The Greek word mogilalos appears (Jewish New Year 5782) begins at sunset only here in all of the New Testament. It is a technical term referring to someone with a stammer. It is also used only Wednesday: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary once in the entire Jewish scriptures, in the passage that we Thursday: St. Peter Claver read today as our first reading from Isaiah. Clearly, by his Saturday: Patriot Day; Blessed Virgin Mary choice of this precise word Mark wants us to recognize that what Jesus is doing is the fulfillment of what Isaiah had pre- FEAST OF FAITH dicted centuries earlier. In fact, Mark wants us to recognize Remembering that Jesus is the Messiah foretold by Isaiah and the other When Jesus broke the bread on the night before he Jewish prophets of old. died, he told his disciples, “do this in memory of The word ephphatha, “be opened,” used to describe the me” (Luke 22:19). Christians have been faithful to that sol- restoration of the man’s speech, is another example of a emn command. Our eucharistic remembering is not nostal- subtle allusion to an earlier prophecy. This time the proph- gia, nor is it merely historical, recalling events and facts of ecy in question is from Ezekiel, when he foretells that in long ago. In the liturgy, remembering is action. “Do this,” the messianic age, “your mouth shall be opened to Jesus said. In the Eucharist, we remember by doing. And as speak” (24:26). The sophistication of Mark’s narrative is we remember, the sacrifice of Jesus is renewed, truly made further revealed when we realize that there are multiple levels within a single reference. Mark not only draws our present, no longer then, but now. attention back to Israel’s prophetic past, he also points to After the consecration, each of the Eucharistic Prayers the initiatory practice of his contemporaries by his mention includes a section called the anamnesis, a Greek word that of such things as spittle, touching of ears, and the use of means “remembering.” In this part of the prayer, “the the word ephphatha, all of which were practices incorpo- Church, fulfilling the command that she received from rated into the early Church’s baptismal ritual. Christ the Lord through the Apostles, keeps the memorial Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. of Christ, recalling especially his blessed Passion, glorious TODAY’S READINGS Resurrection, and Ascension into heaven” (General In- First Reading — Say to those whose hearts are frightened: struction of the Roman Missal, 79e). We pause and call to Be strong, fear not! Here is your God (Isaiah 35:4-7a). mind the whole paschal mystery, Christ’s dying and rising. Psalm — Praise the Lord, my soul! (Psalm 146). “We celebrate the memory of his death and resurrec- Second Reading — Show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ (James 2:1-5). tion” (Eucharistic Prayer for Reconciliation II). Obeying Gospel — Jesus makes the deaf hear and the mute speak Christ’s command, we remember. (Mark 7:31-37). —Corinna Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna- tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. LABOR READINGS FOR THE WEEK Without labor nothing prospers. —Sophocles Monday: Col 1:24 — 2:3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; Lk 6:6-11, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Blessing of Human Labor,” nos. JUDGMENT 907-911 To pass judgment on another is to usurp shamelessly a Tuesday: Col 2:6-15; Ps 145:1b-2, 8-11; Lk 6:12-19 prerogative of God. Wednesday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6 —St. John Climacus Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] Thursday: Col 3:12-17; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 6:27-38 RECLAIMING OUR UNITY Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of Lk 6:39-42 kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15-17; Ps 113:1b-7; Lk 6:43-49 that spirit of unity that followed 9/11. Sunday: Is 50:5-9a; Ps 116:1-6, 8-9; Jas 2:14-18; —Barack Obama Mk 8:27-35
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 5, 2021 Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs to the kingdom? — James 2:5
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