28th Sunday in Ordinary Time — October 15, 2017

Knights of Columbus Bishop Roger L. Kaffer Council #10944 St. Andrew the Apostle, Romeoville, IL Present A CHILI COOK OFF Saturday, October 21, 2017 505 Kingston Dr. Romeoville, IL

Doors open at 5:30 PM after Mass

$10 Admission includes: 5 Tickets to Vote for the Best Chili in the area ~ Samples of Contender Chili College Football on TV ~ Cash Bar (featuring Cold Beer and plenty of seating) Unlimited (Eaten at the Event): Hot Dogs and Chili made by our Knights The Opportunity to Buy Additional Supporting Votes for your favorite Chili Hourly basket raffles and a raffle drawing for 4 Chicago Bears tickets

Tickets at the door $10 each—if bought in advance 2 for $15 Call Marc 708-268-5566 Page Two October 15, 2017 Mass Intentions This Week E=English P=Polish S=Spanish Ch=Church Monday, October 16

Drama Club 2:30 pn —6:00 pm Parish Hall Saturday, October 14 Prayer Vigil Charismatic 6:30 pm—9:30 pm St. Mary Back Room 204 8:00 AM —Martin Hozjan by Marian Incavo 7:00 pm—9:00 pm Conf. Room A 4:00 PM — Frank and Josephine Kamradt by FrankKamradt 5:30 PM — John Ray by Elizabeth Ray Tuesday, October 17 Sunday, October 15 Drama Club 2:30 pn —6:00 pm Parish Hall 7:30 AM—(E-Ch) Margaret Homerding by Robert and Rosalie Parish Council 7:00 pm—9:00 pm Parish Office Braasch Rosary 7:00 pm — 7:30 pm St. Francis Room 8:45 AM— (S-Ch) Sr. Anibel Calderon by Sra. Bertha Calderon RCIA 7:00 pm—9:00 pm Conference Room A Sra. Mary H. Ochoa by Deacon Jesse and Polish Mass 7:15 PM Mona Tagle Sr. Donicio Chavez by Guadalupe Chavez Wednesday, October 18 9:00 AM—(E-Hall) Richard Kleffman by Diane Kleffman 10:30 AM—(E-Ch) Ruth Rychetsky by Family Food Pantry 10:00 am — 12:30 pm 10:30 AM—(P-Hall) Intention of Celebrant/Person Drama Club 2:30 pn —6:00 pm Parish Hall 12:00 PM—(E-Hall) Parish Family Adoration 5:30 pm —7:00 pm 12:00 PM—(P-Ch) Collective Mass Intention Curcillo Ultreya 7:00 pm —Room 113 Monday, October 16 Charismatic Group 7:00 pm — 9:30 pm —Church 7:30 AM—Paul and Walter Kowalski by Joan Spanish Adult Choir 7:00 pm — Room 102 AA Meeting 7:30 pm — St. Mary Center (B) Tuesday, October 17 Thursday, October 19 7:30 AM—Robert Duffels by Mary Duffels and Family Drama Club 2:30 pn —6:00 pm Parish Hall Wednesday, October 18 Children’s Choir Practice 4:30 pm—5:30 pm

7:00 AM—Richard Prokopec by Family School of the Word 6:30 pm—9:30 pm Room 105 8:00 AM—Debbie Jurcab by Mom and Dad Adult Choir Practice 7:00 pm—9:00 pm

Thursday, October 19 Friday, October 20 7:30 AM —The Deceased Members of the Searcy and Dombrowski Families by the Searcy Family Drama Club 2:30 pm —6:00 pm Parish Hall

Friday, October 20 Saturday, October 21 7:30 AM —John Browne by Family School Play 10:00 am—3:00 pm Parish Hall and Kitchen Saturday, October 21 K of C Chili Cook-Off 5:30 pm—11:30 pm Spanish Adoration 8:30 pm—11:30 pm Room 105 and 8:00 AM —Joseph & Bernice Wojciechowski by Daughters Church 4:00 PM — Donna Kamradt by FrankKamradt 5:30 PM — Richard Kapla by Monica Samson Sunday, October 22

Sunday, October 22 RCIA 11:00 am —1:00 pm Conference Room A 7:30 AM—(E-Ch) Parish Family 8:45 AM— (S-Ch) Sra. Mary H. Ochoa by Deacon Jesse and Mona Tagle 9:00 AM—(E-Hall) Thomas Scanlan by Family 10:30 AM—(E-Ch) Andy Wisniewski by Sedlacek Family 10:30 AM—(P-Hall) Intention of Celebrant/Person 12:00 PM—(E-Hall) Margaret Homerding by Mitzie Weck 12:00 PM—(P-Ch) Collective Mass Intention

October 15, 2017 Page Three Rev. Gregor Gorsic, Pastor (815) 886-4165 ext. 317 My dear family of St. Andrew the Apostle!

RESPECT LIFE! This month of October is dedicated to Our Mother Mary, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, and she is our “Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope.” Life is precious at all stages, from conception to natural death. It is unfair and untrue to say that those who care for the unborn child do not care for that child after it is born. The whole purpose of our Project Gabriel angels, our parishioners and volunteers, is to help and walk with pregnant women not only through their pregnancy but also for one year after the birth of the child, or more as needed. One of our Project Gabriel angels is our parishioner MaryEllen Peterek, who when asked to reflect on a Pro- Life cause, decided to share her informed thoughts and her experience regarding Capital Punishment. Let us respect life at all stages and remember, we live in times of mercy, God’s Mercy extended and meant for all! Let us extend that mercy as God calls us to. So here below follows this beautiful reflection on the gift of life, even the life of someone who’s committed crimes against others. Our Mother Mary’s message of life seems more relevant than ever! Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!!!

In the loving Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Fr. Gregor

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CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING AND THE DEATH PENALTY (reflections by parishioner MaryEllyn Peterek)

In The Catechism of the , it states that the death penalty is permissible in certain cases if the “guilty party’s identity and responsibility have been fully determined.”

The Church also teaches “that if there are other means available to defend people from the ‘unjust aggressor,’ these means are preferred to the death penalty because they are considered to be more respectful of the dignity of the person and in keeping with the common good.”

Because today’s society makes possible effective means for preventing crime without execution, the Catechism (quoting Pope St. John Paul II) states that “the cases in which execution of the offender is an absolute necessity are very rare if not practically nonexistent.” (2267,88)

In January 1999, Pope John Paul II, without changing Catholic teaching, appealed for a consensus to end the death penalty on the ground that it was “both cruel and unnecessary.” He said that the criminal offender should be offered “an incentive and help to change his or her behavior and be rehabilitated.” Pope Francis advocated that “capital sentences be commuted to a lesser punishment that allows for time and incentives for the reform of the offender.”

The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops states that “Our fundamental respect for every human life and for God, who created each person in his image, requires that we choose not to end a human life in response to violent crimes if non-lethal options are available.”

As Catholics, we believe in a consistent ethic of life from conception to natural death. “Where life is involved, the service of charity must be profoundly consistent. It cannot tolerate bias and an indivisible good. We need to show care for all life and for the life of everyone” (Evangelium vitae, 87). The death penalty violates this consistent ethic.

According to a 2014 study, at least 4% of those sentenced to death in the United States are innocent. For every 9 people who have been executed since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976, 1 person has been exonerated after being proven innocent. The Catechism of the Catholic Church makes it clear: “The deliberate murder of an innocent person is gravely contrary to the dignity of the human being, to the golden rule, and the holiness of the Creator” (2261).

Besides executing innocent people along with the guilty, the death penalty also does not often bring healing to victims’ families. For many victims’ families the loss of another life is not the answer. “Pursuing the death penalty would not be the way we would want to honor our daughter’s life, nor would that decision have helped us deal with the painful reminders of her unfulfilled hopes and dreams” (Vicki Schleber, Catholic Mobilizing Network speaker).

Over 85% of the nation’s top criminologists believe the death penalty is not a deterrent. Many states where the death penalty has been abolished, the murder rate has fallen significantly. Many law enforcement officials argue that the death penalty does not serve as a deterrence and only re-directs vital resources away from addressing the real cause of crime.

In short, the 5th Commandment is “thou shall not kill.” It gives no further explanation than that. That seems to include the government as well.

On a personal note, I had an argument with a co-worker one day, a fellow-Catholic, whose reason for not believing in but at the same time believing in the death penalty, was because “the unborn were innocent and criminals were not.” My reply was that I believed, “Life is not a reward for good behavior, it is a free gift from God!” Page Four October 15, 2017

The Society of St. Vincent DePaul St. Andrew the Apostle Conference …neighbor helping neighbor... Our helpline 815-886-4165 ext. 304 All calls are confidential with callbacks within 24 hours. Interested in restarting the 50/50 raffle? What is involved: In today’s Gospel we hear Jesus say: Organize “Many are invited, but few are chosen.” Coordinate ticket printing To give thanks for all that God has given to you, have Stuff and mail you considered answering the call to help serve the envelopes with raffle tickets Poor by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?

If interested, contact Bonnie or Vanessa at the Our next meeting is October 24th at 7 PM in Parish Office. the school in Room 105.

We would be happy to see you! Worldwide Marriage Encounter “Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance but the LORD looks into the heart." Let your spouse see into your heart better by working through a WorldWide Marriage Encounter weekend on De, 2017, at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http://wwme- chicagoland.org .

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16 Srs. Elaine Murphy, Teresa Noser, Francis Therese Ortega, Nadine Overbeck, Albert Marie Papesh, Maria READINGS FOR THE WEEK: Pesavento, Phyllis Pitz, Geraldine Podobnik OSF Monday: Jon 1:1 — 2:2, 11; Jon 2:3-5, 8; Lk 17 Santiago Corona (Seminarian) 10:25-37 18 Frs. Daniel R. Belanger, James Fanale, Jason Nesbit, Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 130:1b-4ab, 7-8; Lk John Palmer, John Peeters, Richard Pighini, Donald 10:38-42 Wehnert CSV 19 Srs. Marilyn Renninger, Marianne Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11; Ps 86:3-6, 9-10; Lk 11:1 Saieg, Sandi Salois, Elaine R. Schneider, Nancy Roberta -4 Schramm OSF 20 Jay Plese (Deacon Candidate) Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:5-13 21 Dcns. Joseph Verdico, Guadalupe Villarreal, Herbert Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Ps 9:2-3, 6, 16, 8-9; Waldron, Paul Walen, Robert Wallace, Douglas Wells, Lk 11:15-26 Charles Woods Saturday: Jl 4:12-21; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; 23 Frs. Raed Bader & Brad Baker Lk 11:27-28 24 Srs. Clarita Schumacher, Pauline Schutz, Margaret Sunday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Phil 4:12-14, Rose Sczesniak, Mary Frances Seeley OSF 19-20; 25 Frs. John Balluff & Dindo Billote Mt 22:1-14 [1-10] Page Five October 15, 2017

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Mail it to: Harvest Saturday P.O. Box 7501 Romeoville, IL 60446

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WORSHIP SCHEDULE Website: www.andrewcc.org Saturday 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm (English) Sunday 7:30 am (English) PARISH OFFICES 8:45 am (en Español) - Iglesia 530 Glen, Romeoville, IL 60446 9:00 am (English) - Hall (815) 886-4165, Fax (815) 886-6119 10:30 am (English) - Church Email: [email protected] 10:30 am (po Polsku) - Hall Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm 12:00 noon (po Polsku)-Church Friday 8:30am-2:00pm 12:00 noon (English) - Hall St. Andrew School Weekdays 7:30 am (Mon. Tue. Thurs. Fri.) 505 Kingston, Romeoville, IL 60446 7:00 am & 8:00 am (Wednesday) (815) 886-5953, Fax (815) 293-2016

8:00 am (Saturday) 7:15 pm (po Polsku) (Tue.) St. Andrew Faith Formation Reconciliation 505 Kingston, Romeoville, IL 60446 Saturdays 3:00 — 3:50 pm (815) 886-5962, Fax (815) 886-6624 Wednesdays 5:45—6:45 pm with Adoration Seasonal Services and by Appointment Page Six October 15, 2017

Ramona Tagle Coordinadora del Ministerio Hispano 815-886-4165 Ext. 305 [email protected] Octubre 15, de 2017

El 22 de Octubre vamos a tener el Altar On the 22 of October we will be putting de todo los fieles up the altar for All Souls Day, Nov. 2, Difuntos. Todos están invitados a traer 2017 for the All Souls Day Mass for our su foto y ponerlos en el Altar disponi- departed love ones. Please feel free to ble . El 2 de bring a picture of your loved one, and set Noviembre pueden recogerlos por fa- it on the altar prepared for your picture. vor pongan su nombre y teléfono atrás And on the 2 of Nov. you may take your de su fotos por si caso se les olviden a su picture after the mass on Nov. 2. Please foto. put your name and phone # on the back just in case you forget to pick up your picture we can call you.

PRESENTACION DE 3 AÑOS Eric Serrna De Lara

Intención de Misa La Sagrada Sra. Mary H. Ochoa Familia Sr. Anibel Callderon Sra. Chelo Quintero

October 15, 2017 Page Seven

September 2017

Dear Father,

As you probably know, the Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 by a parish priest who had the vision and foresight to conceive of an organization which would provide Catholic men the opportunity to live their faith through charitable works, caring for their families, and defending the Catholic Faith. Today, the Knights of Columbus are 1.9 million members strong in 17 countries, providing a strong moral example in an age where culture so often promotes self-interest over service to others. Most recently, they have been at the forefront of the Church’s efforts to support victims of religious persecution around the world.

Last year, the Knights donated more than $177 million and 75 million man-hours to charity, in addition to providing its members with the opportunity to share a fraternal bond with men of similar values. Last year, in Illinois alone, the Knights donated $733,583 and 235,757 man-hours in their charitable efforts. As a member of the Knights of Columbus for 29 years and as the Knight’s State Chaplain since 2009, I have personally witnessed the tremendous work that these men accomplish in our parishes and in our diocese.

There is, of course, much more work which needs to be done in the name of charity. A member of the Knights of Columbus will be conducting a recruitment drive after all the Masses some weekend in the near future. Please continue to encourage the men of your parish, who are practicing Catholics and at least 18 years old, to prayerfully consider joining the ranks of this outstanding organization, especially if you are a Knight yourself.

Thank you for your assistance with the Knights’ recruitment efforts.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Rev. Joseph M. Siegel Auxiliary Bishop and Vicar General State Chaplain, Knights of Columbus

More on the Miracle of the Sun

The Miracle of the Sun was an event that occurred on October 13, “I am the Lady of the Rosary.” 1917, attended by a large crowd who had gathered near Fátima, Portugal in response to a prophecy made by three shepherd children that the Virgin Mary, referred to as Our Lady of Fatima, —Our Lady of Fatima at the Miracle would appear and perform miracles on that date. Newspapers Of the Sun published testimony from reporters and other people who claimed to have witnessed extraordinary solar activity, such as the sun appearing to "dance" or zig-zag in the sky, careen towards the Our Lady of Fatima 1917-2017 earth, or emit multicolored light and radiant colors. According to these reports, the event lasted approximately ten minutes.

The local bishop opened a canonical investigation of the event in November of 1917, to review witness accounts and assess whether the alleged private revelation from Mary were compatible with Catholic theology. The local priest conducting the investigation was particularly convinced by the concurring testimony of extraordinary solar phenomenon from secular reporters, government officials, and other skeptics in attendance. Bishop José da Silva declared the miracle "worthy of belief" on October 13, 1930, permitting "officially the cult of Our Lady of Fatima" within the Catholic Church. At a gathering on October 13, 1951, at Fátima, the papal legate, Cardinal Tedeschini, told the million people attending that on October 30 & 31, November 1 & 8, 1950, Pope Pius XII himself witnessed the miracle of the sun from the Vatican gardens.

Estimates of the number of people present range from 30,000 and 40,000, by Avelino de Almeida writing for the Portuguese newspaper O Século, to 100,000, estimated by lawyer Dr. José Almeida Garrett, the son of a professor of natural sciences at the University of Coimbra. According to many witnesses, after a period of rain, the dark clouds broke and the sun appeared as an opaque, spinning disc in the sky. It was said to be significantly duller than normal, and to cast multicolored lights across the landscape, the people, and the surrounding clouds. The sun was then reported to have careened towards the earth before zig- zagging back to its normal position. Previously wet clothes became "suddenly and completely dry, as well as the wet and muddy ground that had been previously soaked because of the rain that had been falling." PagePage Eight Eight FebruaryOctober 15, 5, 20172017

Ks. Michał Twarużek Marta Wysocki Wikariusz Parafialny Koordynator Polskiego Duszpasterstwa (815) 886-4165 ext. 311 (815) 886-4165 ext. 307 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Godziny pracy: Wtorki i Środy sprawy urzędowe po od 8:30 a.m do 2:30 p.m. wcześniejszym ustaleniu spotkania

Ks. Michał Twarużek Marta Wysocki

Październik Miesiąc Rżańca Msza Św. Wtorkowa w każdy Wtorek o godzinie 7:15 wieczorem w kościele. Msza Święta połączona z Nowenną Różaniec będzie odmawiany do Matki Bożej Częstochowskiej. codziennie w październiku o godzinie 7 wieczorem. Rozklad:

Poniedziałki w kościele

Wtorki w kościele

Środy w Cry Room

Czwartki Cry Room

Piatki w kościele Zapraszamy wszystkich za interesowanych W Niedziele o godzinie przy organizowaniu zabawy Andrzejkowej, na spotkanie we wtorek, 24 października o 10:15 rano oraz po godzinie 8:15 wieczorem, mszy Świętej o godzinie w biurze parafialnym. Aby Andrzejki się odbyły potrzebne jest 12 popołudniu minimum 5 osób które się za angażują do pomocy na cały wieczór włącznie ze Różaniec to skarb, który trzeba odkryć sprzątaniem po zabawie.

- Jan Paweł II Więcej informacji na spotkaniu. Grafik na 10.1 10.8 10.15 10.22 10.29 Październik

Lektor Andrzej Gucwa Stanisław Ryndak Darek Pikul Stanisława Mniszak Krzysztof Zborowski

10.30 Szafarz I Stanisław Ryndak Darek Pikul Stanisław Ryndak Krzysztof Zborowski Stanisław Ryndak

Lektor I Krzysztof Zborowski Marian Łukaszczyk Kamil Tomaszek Krzysztof Tomaszek Miroslaw Gaik

Lektor II Marek Rzeszotko Krzysztof Tomaszek Ania Bzdyk Anna Dziedzic Marian Łukaszczyk

12.00 Szafarz I Maria Szarek Grace Gacek Maria Szarek Grace Gacek Maria Szarek

Szafarz II Eugeniusz Szarek Eugeniusz Szarek Eugeniusz Szarek October 15, 2017 Page Nine

Mary Kerwin—Office OFFICE HOURS 815-886-5962 x 501 [email protected] Sunday, Oct 15th 9am-12pm Monday, Oct 16th 5:30-7:30pm Elena Ibarra—Coordinator Tuesday, Oct 17th 9am-12pm 815-886-5962 x 503 Wednesday, Oct 18th 4:30-6:30pm [email protected] Thursday, Oct 19th 9am-12pm

Confirmation PICTURE PICK-UP PLEASE PICK-UP September 2017 Confirmation PICTURES DURING FAITH FORMATION HOURS BY October 31, 2017

Sacrament Preparation *Second Year Students + Parent Must attend*

Sunday 15th Monday 16th 4-5:30pm 6-7:30pm If your child is making two sacraments, they must attend both Sunday and Monday. Focused Catechesis *Children Only* Please note different times

Sunday 22nd Monday 23rd Tuesday 24th Saturday 28th 4-5:15pm 6-7:15pm 5-6:15pm 9am-10:15am Faith Formation is in need of Catechists Consider serving as a Catechist 2 Hour commitment twice a month Available sessions Sunday 4-6pm (Grade 3, Confirmation 1 ) Monday 6-8pm (Confirmation 2) Tuesday 5-7pm (Grades 3/4, 5/6) Contact Elena Ibarra for more information 815-886-5962 x503 October 15, 2017 Page Ten

Prayers of the Parish ALL SOULS DAY

Michael Cavoto, HN James M. Chavez, Matthew Domek, Christopher Durkovic, All Souls Day is Thursday, James Dean Johnson, Jacob Kikta, Bill November 2nd. At 7:00 PM a Mass Nelson, 1st Lt. Alexander Nuxoll, Sgt. Kevin Parker, Joshua Plucinski, Andrew Price, will be celebrated to remember and Mstr. Sgt. Jose Sanchez, Kyle Tranchitello, pray for all the faithful departed. A Humberto Zermeño, Emerald Tagle and all Litany of names of those who have our men and women in the military. been buried from St. Andrew the Apostle will be sung as a candle is lit for each soul.

Legion of Mary This is always a beautiful Mass and everyone is invited to attend. At the News back of church is The Book of the Dead. Write the name of your The month of October is the month of the Most Holy Rosary. What better way to deceased loved ones in the book. honor our Blessed Mother than by praying This book will be placed on the altar the rosary on a daily basis. Our Legion of during the All Souls Mass and all Mary is encouraging everyone to join the through the month of November and of the Most Holy Rosary which has several benefits as well as Rosary we will pray for them all. Indulgences. Beginning October 22nd, you may What is this confraternity? The Rosary Confraternity of the Catholic Church is a bring in a small picture of your spiritual association. The members of which deceased loved ones and place it on strive to pray the entire Rosary during the the table set up in church to the left course of each week. They form a union of of the altar. countless hundreds of thousands of the faithful throughout the world who, along with their own intentions, include the intentions and needs of all other members of the Rosary Confraternity both living and dead. For more information, please pick up a flyer at the back of the church or you can visit their website at www.rosary-center.org.

You can join on-line or by sending in your Jesus, remember me, when you application, which is included in the flyer, come into Your Kingdom. via mail. October 15, 2017 Page Eleven

MONTINI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017

Montini Catholic High School will be hosting the The school is once again sponsoring a first of 2 Open Houses for grade school students wish tree located in the administrative and their families on Sunday, October 15th from wing and in the parish hall. 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

Teachers and staff have written on leaves Montini Catholic High School has programs that much needed items for the classrooms. challenge and encourage students to develop Please consider taking a leaf and making academically, socially and spiritually.

a donation. Write your name and ad- Information will be available regarding our dress on the back of the leaf so we may Academic Scholarship program for incoming personally express our gratitude. freshmen taking our December 2, 2017 Placement Exam. Thank you for your support. For more information visit www.montini.org or contact:

Kim Richmond, Admissions Coordinator at 630-627-6930 x 182.

IT’S TIME FOR……AFFY TAPPLES and APPLE CIDER DONUTS!!!!!!

1 Peanut apple: $1.60 1 apple cider donut : $ 1.00 1 caramel apple: $1.60 6 apple cider donuts:$ 5.75 1 Halloween Sprinkles $1.75 1 dozen : $11.75

6 caramel apples $9.60 1 dozen caramel apples $19.25 6 peanut apples $9.60 1 dozen peanut apples $19.25 6 sprinkle apples: $10.00 1 dozen sprinkle apples $20.00 ------Name: ______Phone______

(please circle your choice and quantity of Affy Tapples) AffyTapples: Caramel Peanut Sprinkles -

1 apple ½ dozen 1 dozen

Apple Cider Donuts: (please circle your choice of donuts) 1 donut (6) ½ dozen (12) 1 dozen

Pre-orders can be turned into the school office by Friday, October 20th. Preorders can be picked up on October 28th and 29th after all masses in the admin wing. Apples and donuts can also be purchased in the Hall on October 28th from 9-11. Page Twelve October 15, 2017 A COMMUNITY OF WORD AND SACRAMENT Please Pray For

SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION Frances Ison, Mildred Drdak, Katie Churulo, Marie CATECHUMENATE Lynch, Aldona Murphy, Sabina Sobolewski, Julie The Catechumenate is a community which gathers those Adams, Frances Di Filppo, Debra Marino, Jennie adults who have not been baptized, and seek deeper insight Calendo, Elaine Knox, Gigi Belinski, Clara Hannan, into the Christian faith. Angela Comella, Joseph Orland, Mary Beitler, Annette Franco Jean, Carla Lennon, Gloria Martino, John BAPTISM OF CHILDREN Cimachowicz, Jackson Malin, Justin Wegner, Barbara Polenc, Rosemary Paulsen, John Rossi, Joseph We joyfully celebrate the baptism of children of Cavanagh, Kathy Borowski, Ron Blicharz, Margaret Christian households which are joined to our weekly Herbst, Rosemarie Kremske, Marge Strauel, Jim Furey, worship, and have active registration in our parish Cruz Perez, Ernie Manago, Gloria Ventresca, Angelica community for at least 3 months. After registration in the Escalon, Louise Prassa, Janet Mrazek, Joan Tracz, Dorie parish, please attend an Evening of Awareness, if you have Pilat, Mary Patricia Hendron, Richard Duggan, Debi not attended a class in the past two years, to register for Donohue, Tony Zapotocky, Janet Phad, Ann Hinshaw, Baptism and select a date. Classes are presented on the first Alaina Atwood Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Baptism is celebrated on the third Sunday of the month at Look upon our brothers and sisters who are ill, in the 1:30 p.m. midst of illness and pain, may they be united with Christ, who heals both body and soul; may they know the EUCHARIST AND CONFIRMATION consolation promised to those who suffer and be fully Formation for those coming first to the table of the Lord restored to wellness and wholeness. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. as children is infused into the efforts of our school and Faith Formation Office. Confirmation formation is a two year GRANT ETERNAL REST, LIGHT AND PEACE TO ALL process completed in eighth grade. Please call the Faith FAITHFUL DEPARTED Russell Badali, James Formation Office for more information. Wawrzyniak

SACRAMENTS OF COMMITMENT Please call the parish office by Monday at (815) 886- MARRIAGE 4165 x301 for the name of your loved one to be placed for 3 weeks on our short term prayer list. Also, please Marriage preparation is a six month process of prayer, call the parish office, if you are hospitalized and would reflection and study. Couples work with both the presider like a visit from our hospital ministry team or and a sponsor couple through this process. Please note that homebound and in need of communion. this six month period of preparation is essential. Hospital Visitation of Parishioners ORDERS Please remember that if you or any family members find Those seeking assistance in discerning a call to ordained yourselves in a hospital, be sure to let them know you ministry are encouraged to call the parish offices. are a parishioner at St. Andrew’s — it doesn’t hurt to say it a few times, either! Whenever we priests, deacons or SACRAMENTS OF HEALING Eucharistic Ministers come to visit, we check the hospital list of parishioners printed under “St. Andrew.” But if RECONCILIATION you’re not listed as a parishioner of St. Andrew, we Reconciliation is available each Saturday afternoon, won’t know you’re even there! We do not want to miss 3:00pm, Wednesday evening, 5:45-6:45pm, through you! You can always call us, too, at the office, (815) 886 seasonal communal services, and by appointment. -4165 ext. 301. Thank you. May the Lord Jesus be with you all your days, to love and be loved by Him, to honor ANOINTING and serve Him, as He honors and serves us! Anointing of the Sick is offered through seasonal services, and always by request. If hospitalized, please immediately seek anointing from the Catholic chaplain. I would like to have my house blessed. Please contact me to make arrangements. Call St. Vincent DePaul Truck to Pick Up Donations Name ______Address ______Clothing, household items, small appliances or furniture. Bag or ______box donations and call 630-231-4658 for St. Vincent de Paul truck pickup service. A truck will come right to your door. Home Phone ______Work Phone ______

October 15, 2017 Page Thirteen St. Andrew the Apostle We Care Food Pantry Parish Staff (815) 886-4165

The St. Andrew We Care Food Pantry is open every Rev. Gregor Gorsic, Pastor, ext. 317 Wednesday from 10:00 am. until 12:30 p.m. for any eligible Rev. Michał Twaruzek, Associate Pastor, ext. 311 family in Romeoville in need of food assistance. Rev. Jacob Kolawole, Priest in Residence, ext. 301 Rev. Tomy Chellakandathil, CMI, Priest in Residence, ext. 301 The requirements to receive food commodities from the Bonnie Johnson, Communications Secretary, ext. 301 Pantry is that a valid State of Illinois Driver's License or State Vanessa Tagle, Parish Secretary ext. 303 of Illinois ID and a current utility bill with your Romeoville Deacon Ron Searls, Business Manager, ext. 302 address must be presented at the time of sign-in. Due to the Marta Wysocki, Coordinator of Polish Ministry, ext. 307 poor economy, loss of employment or housing, and if you are Ramona Tagle, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, ext. 305 currently residing with a Romeoville family, you may bring Sue Psenicka, Director of Music & Worship Coordinator, ext. 314 your valid Illinois Driver’s License or State ID AND a Barb Sanders, Contact for Adult Faith Formation, ext. 308 current utility bill from the Romeoville residents you are Russell McNab, Facility Manager, ext. 316 living with. Some proof of residency must be established. This must be brought to the Pantry each time you come for St Andrew School (815) 886-5953 food assistance. Carol Albreski, Principal, ext. 421 Jill Briceno, Secretary, ext. 420 The Pantry is located at 219 Arlington. For further information, please contact Jack or Pat Frazier at St. Andrew Faith Formation (815) 886-5962 (815) 919-3233. Elena Ibarra, Coordinator of Faith Formation, ext. 503

Mary Kerwin, Faith Formation Office ext. 501

Crisis Pregnancy Deacon Jesse Tagle Deacons: Waterleaf 1-888-4-HOPE-4-1 Deacon Jerry Clark Deacon Ricardo Marquez Birthright 1-800-550-4900 Deacon Herb Waldron Deacon Felix Dominguez Deacon Rich Ford Deacon Rigoberto Padilla Post Abortion Healing for Women & Men St. Vincent de Paul Society (815) 886-4165 ext. 304 1-866-99-4-GIVE (4483) Knights of Columbus (815) 651-4585 Natural Family Planning

815-838-5334 Independent Counseling Services: Victor Alvarez (815) 886-4165 ext. 315

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