St. Peter’s Franciscans of the Sacred Heart Province

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday: 12:00 noon Saturday evening: 5:00 p.m: (Sunday obligation satisfied)

Sundays: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.

WEEKDAY MASSES 6:15 a.m., 7:15 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 5:00 p.m.

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CONFESSIONS Weekdays: 7:30 a.m.—6:00 p.m.

Saturdays: 12:00 p.m.—4:30 p.m.

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DEVOTIONS/PRAYER

Mondays & Wednesdays: Evening Prayer after 5:00 p.m. Mass Tuesdays: St. Anthony devotions after every Mass Friday: Marian devotions after 1:15 Mass Eucharistic Adoration: Monday - Friday 1:45—4:45 p.m.

Benediction: Monday through Friday at 4:45 p.m. OFFICE HOURS

Weekdays: 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Saturdays: 12 noon - 6:00 p.m. CHURCH HOURS

Weekdays: 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturdays: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sundays: 8:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.

110 West Madison Street ● Chicago, Illinois 60602-4196 312.372.5111 ● www.stpetersloop.org Welcome to St. Peter’s Church -2- February 9, 2014 Weekend Presiders FRANCISCAN STAFF

Friar & Staff: Saturday, February 8 Fr. Kurt Hartrich O.F.M., Pastor 5:00 pm Fr. Bob Pawell O.F.M. Fr. Wenceslaus Church O.F.M. Fr. Mario DiCicco O.F.M. Sunday, February 9 Fr. Tom Ess O.F.M. 9:00 am Fr. Tom Ess O.F.M. Br. Leo Geurts O.F.M 11:00 am Fr. Elric Sampson O.F.M. Fr. James Hoffman O.F.M. 12:30 pm Fr George Musial O.F.M. Br. Clarence Klingert O.F.M. Br. Thomas Krull O.F.M. 6:00 pm Fr. Mario DiCicco O.F.M. Br. William Lanning O.F.M. Br. Joe Middleton O.F.M. Saints’ Days and Observances Fr. George Musial O.F.M. Fr. Robert Pawell O.F.M. Sunday, February 9: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. James Perluzzi O.F.M. Monday, February 10: St. Scholastica Fr. Glenn Phillips O.F.M. Tuesday, February 11: Ordinary Time Br. Herb Rempe O.F.M. Fr. Carlos Ruiz O.F.M. Wednesday, February 12: Ordinary Time Fr. Elric Sampson O.F.M. Thursday, February 13: Ordinary Time Fr. Ed Shea O.F.M. Friday, February 14: Sts. Cyril & Methodius Part-time Friar Staff: Fr. Lawrence Jagdfeld O.F.M. Saturday, February 15: Ordinary Time Fr. James Hwang O.F.M.

In Residence: Fr. Arthur Anderson O.F.M. Fr. Peter Dau Van Minh O.F.M. Readings for the Week: Br. Bill Schulte O.F.M. February 9—16 Br. Raymond Shuhert O.F.M. Br. Matthew Yang O.F.M. Sunday: Is 58:7-10/1 Cor 2:1-5/Mt 5:13-16 Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10/Mk 7:14-23 ST. PETER’S STAFF

Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13/Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19/Mk 7:31-37 Director of Liturgy and Music Gregory Ceurvorst 312-853-2412 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34/Mk 8:1-10 Next Sunday: Sir 15:15-20/1 Cor 2:6-10/Mt 5:17-37 Activities Director Carolyn Jarosz 312-853-2376 or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37 Programs Director Fr. Robert Pawell O.F.M. 312-372-5111

Director of Environment and Sacristan Weekly Collections Phil Bujnowski 312-628-1254

Many thanks to those of you who have contributed to Director of Public Safety St. Peter’s collection this past week. Your gifts Gilbert Mathews 312-853-2334 are essential to our ministry, and we are grateful. Gift Shop Manager Weekly Goal ...... $ 12,000 Br. Clarence Klingert O.F.M. 312-372-5111

January 23—January 29 Total ...... $ 7,582 Young Adult Ministry Fr. Ed Shea O.F.M. 312-372-5111 Difference ...... $ -4,418 Associate Director of Liturgy and Music Weekdays ...... $ 2,900 James Kapellas 312-853-2418 Weekend, January 25 & 26…………...……….$ 4,682 stpetersloop.org -3- February 9, 2014 THOUGHTS FROM THE PASTOR tion, but I survived. I had intended to write something about Conse- In some ways during these years I think I was crated Life in the last week in the bulle- coasting in my vocational discernment since my high tin since we were celebrating a special day to celebrate school buddies had become my closest friends and I on February 2, but I did not have enough wanted to stay with them. We began college and then room, so I decided to remedy that problem now. I hope were received into the , but my first totally honest you will find what I have written informative and interest- choice came when I made my first profession of vows. ing, and perhaps some of the young people who visit St. Did I really know what I was doing, did I sufficiently un- Peter’s—either regularly or only sporadically—might derstand the implication of these vows, was my heart in even find a spark or invitation to actually dis- the right place? With the help of my spiritual direc- cern whether theirs might be a special call to tor I thought I did and so I said “yes” to God in this this way of life. way. Three years later I made my solemn profes- I want to state categorically that I have sion and now have lived as a Franciscan for more been blessed to have a vocation to the Francis- than fifty years. God has blessed me abundantly, can way of life—not better than anyone else and my with whom I have lived have who is married or who is leading a dedicated been most willing to accept me both with my tal- single life, but blessed just as those in other vocations are. ents and with my foibles. My invitation did not come in a radical way like St. There are many forms of Consecrated Life in the Paul’s, who was struck by lightning, fell off his horse, was Catholic Church. The key is to find the right “fit.” Most blinded for a short time, and then received healing from people are acquainted with sisters, brothers, , mendi- an emissary from God. No, my call unfolded over a period cant friars and who live the consecrated life ac- of time from several people who suggested to me that I cording to the Constitutions of their particular institute. might have such a vocation: several were priests, a few They take vows of poverty, and obedience, live a were sisters, and actually several of my closest friends common life, and share a common charism. These are said the same. I wasn’t particularly holy or pious, but I did members of religious institutes and societies of apos- love to serve at the altar as a server, and I came to value tolic life. the Eucharist in my life. Then there are secular institutes, whose members My parents were encouraging but somewhat hesi- most often live their individual lifestyles in the world but tant: my dad was concerned that, if I became a priest, his with spiritual and legal bonds to each other according to surname of Hartrich would not be passed on in the family constitutions approved by the Church. Even though secu- tree, and my mom really thought I should stay home for lar institutes have been around for some time, this way of high school and only enter the seminary if this “call” still life is now finding more and more individuals who see it seemed rather strong at graduation. I felt it was important as their call. for me to test my vocation after grade school so that if I A third form of Consecrated Life is that of her- found out God had something else in mind for me, I could mits or anchorites. Strictly removed from the world, the then come home and pursue both a new vocation and oc- follows a rule or plan of life approved by the di- cupation with my whole heart. Thankfully my parents ocesan bishop with some form of vows or promises. Usu- conceded, and I went off to the high school seminary. ally support themselves financially by some form I have to admit that my journey was not without of work that can be performed in quiet and solitude. To doubts and potholes. During my freshman year I became seek the Lord alone is the entire longing of the hermit very homesick and threatened to leave a couple of times, while spiritually serving the entire Church through con- but friars were there to listen and counsel. I became con- stant prayer and penance. vinced that I did not have a vocation at the end of my first A fourth form is that of Consecrated virgins liv- year because speech class was a real “bummer” and ing in the world. Unlike hermits, consecrated virgins do caused me to get physically ill every time I had to stand in not draw up a rule of life, as their daily schedule of prayer front of my classmates to give a talk, even the real short and work must be harmonized with the demands of the ones. Only my speech teacher’s reminder to me that there everyday world. Like hermits, each consecrated was no speech in the second year gave me the courage to lives her form of life individually, as did the consecrated return. Then later in high school I thought I had fallen in virgins in the early centuries of the Church. love over the summer: another possible sign of no voca- Pray for those who already are living in any of Welcome to St. Peter’s Church -4- February 9, 2014 THOUGHTS FROM THE PASTOR - CONTINUED these ways in the Church, and pray for those discerning a On December 8, 1854, Pius IX proclaimed possible vocation of Consecrated Life. Hopefully all the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. A little more God’s people see they want to find the right fit in life and than three years later, on February 11, 1858, a young lady then live it with a passion for good since this is our path- appeared to Bernadette Soubirous. This began a series of way to eternal life. All vocations have challenges and visions. During the apparition on March 25, the lady iden- crosses; all are embraced for the love of God and love of tified herself with the words, “I am the Immaculate Con- neighbor. May we all find our “niche” and live it faith- ception.” fully! Bernadette was a sickly child of poor parents. Their practice of the Catholic faith was scarcely more than FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME lukewarm. Bernadette could pray the Our Father, the Hail The prophet Isaiah admonishes the people for their Mary and the Creed. She also knew the prayer of the Mi- sinful behavior. In the verses before our reading, raculous Medal, “O Mary, conceived without we learn that they are carrying “out their own sin.” pursuits” on fast days rather than doing the will During interrogations Bernadette gave an of God. The prophet calls them to share “bread account of what she saw. It was “something with the hungry,” house “the oppressed and the white in the shape of a girl.” She used the word homeless,” and clothe “the naked” as ways to aquero, a dialect term meaning “this thing.” It observe God’s laws. If they do these things, their was “a pretty young girl with a over her “light shall rise for you in the darkness,” and arm.” Her white robe was encircled by a blue they will come to know God’s blessings. girdle. She wore a white . There was a yellow Paul writes to the Corinthians that he rose on each foot. A rosary was in her hand. Ber- “did not come with sublimity of words or of wisdom.” He nadette was also impressed by the fact that the lady did does not claim the status of a great orator. What he not use the informal form of address (tu), but the polite preaches is “the mystery of God,” which can only be un- form (vous). The humble virgin appeared to a humble girl derstood with the aid of the Spirit. His message rests on and treated her with dignity. “the power of God,” who raised Christ from the dead. His Through that humble girl, Mary revitalized and message is concerned with “Jesus Christ and him cruci- continues to revitalize the faith of millions of people. Peo- fied.” For the non-believer, Christ crucified does not make ple began to flock to Lourdes from other parts of France sense, but for the believer, it is the means of our salvation. and from all over the world. In 1862 Church authorities Our faith rests “not on human wisdom, but on the power confirmed the authenticity of the apparitions and author- of God.” ized the cult of Our Lady of Lourdes for the diocese. The “You are the salt of the earth,” Jesus tells us in Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes became worldwide in 1907. today’s Gospel. In Jesus’ world, salt is very valuable, be- Lourdes has become a place of pilgrimage and ing used in sacrifices, as a preservative, and to add flavor. healing, but even more of faith. Church authorities have But its usefulness can be lost, and then it is “thrown out recognized over 60 miraculous cures, although there have and trampled underfoot.” Jesus goes on to say, “You are probably been many more. To people of faith this is not the light of the world.” A light’s purpose is to illuminate. surprising. It is a continuation of Jesus’ healing mira- So too “your light must shine before others,” not that oth- cles—now performed at the intercession of his mother. ers will praise us for our good deeds but that they may Some would say that the greater miracles are hidden. “glorify your heavenly Father.” As children of God, we Many who visit Lourdes return home with renewed faith are called to bring God’s light into the world, leading oth- and a readiness to serve God in their needy brothers and ers to praise God. sisters. There still may be people who doubt the appari- For Reflection: What can I do to make holy days tions of Lourdes. Perhaps the best that can be said to them and fast days more focused on God and my faith? How are the words that introduce the film, The Song of Berna- can I better fulfill my vocation to be salt of the earth and dette: “For those who believe in God, no explanation is light of the world? necessary. For those who do not believe, no explanation is possible.” WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE SICK Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes “Hail Mary, poor and humble Woman, Blessed by February 11, 2014 the Most High! Virgin of hope, dawn of a new era, continued on page 6 stpetersloop.org -5- February 9, 2014

THIS WEEK SCRIPTURE STUDY Monday, February 10 (Isa. 58:7-10; Mt. 5:13-16) 12:10 *Divorced & Separated (C) As our country begins to ramp up for presidential elections *San Damiano (P) in 2016 we hear people on the evening news talking about *Repair My House (A/B) the Bible and how, since our country was founded on Bibli- 5:00 *Men’s Group (A) cal principles, as its citizens we should continue to live out 5:30 *Young Adults (B/C) those same Biblical principles today. So how are we doing? 5:40 *Eve Prayer (Ch) In the reading from Isaiah we hear the Lord say “Share your Tuesday, February 11 bread with the hungry.” In my community here in mid- 12:10 *Debtor’s Anonymous (C) Wisconsin we’ve had to move our food pantry to a larger *OZ Reflections, Friar jp (A/B) building in order to accommodate the generosity of people 5:30 *Legion of Mary (P) who wish to share bread with those in need. “Shelter the 6:00 *Br. Jacoba (C) oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked…” In addi- tion to expanding the food pantry our community is also Wednesday, February 12 making plans to open a warming shelter in the area. 6:45 *A.A. (C) 12:10 *San Damiano (C) But is that really enough? We can praise those who donate *Spirituality over 40 (A) bread to the food pantry while unconsciously blaming the 5:30 *Bible Study (A/B) people who go there just for being hungry. We can work to 5:40 *Evening Prayer (Ch) open a warming shelter and still buy clothes manufactured under oppressive sweatshop conditions overseas. The Thursday, February 13 prophet isn’t talking about what other people are to do; the 12:10 *A.A. (C) prophet is talking about what we are to do. “If you remove from your midst oppression, false accusation and malicious Friday, February 14 speech…then light shall rise for you in the darkness.” The 12:10 *Scripture Study (C) light that rises must be our light. We must lift the gloom for those who walk in darkness by removing oppression, false accusation and malicious speech from our day-to-day, busi- The Spiritual Journey - ness-as-usual lives. We can think we are the most enlight- ened people on the planet and still spread gloom wherever we go! Reflections on the “You are the salt of the earth.” Refining salt is a long and Wizard of Oz tedious process. How salty am I? “You are the light of the Fr. Johnpaul Cafiero O.F.M. world.” A candle is consumed even as it gives its light. How bright is my light? Biblical principles call for a willingness to Tuesdays, February 11, 18, 25 pour myself out for the good of the other. Am I really ready 12:10 - 12:50 p.m., St. Clare Auditorium to do that? Or would I rather just hear about it on the eve- ning news? Friar Johnpaul Cafiero will lead us in reflections on the Vinal Van Benthem ofs classic spiritual journey by examining the characters in one of the world's most beloved tales: The Wizard of Oz. See how Dorothy's journey can give us insight into Pilgrimages to Pick up a brochure for the steps and curves of the true journey home. What Fatima, Lourdes this pilgrimage in the front office at St. Peter’s messages do the wicked witch, the flying monkeys and and St. James of Toto too have to unfold for us? Come along, click your or Compostela with heels and enjoy this journey down the yellow brick road contact Fr. Mario at Fr Mario DiCicco OFM 312-888-1331 or of life. April 22—May 6, 2014 [email protected] Welcome to St. Peter’s Church -6- February 9, 2014 We join in your song of praise, to celebrate the the Mass along with the anointing will last about an hour. Lord’s mercy, to proclaim the coming of the King- We hope that many people will be able to participate in dom and the full liberation of humanity. this wonderful gift of healing and strength.

“Hail Mary, lowly handmaid of the Lord, Glorious ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Mother of Christ! Faithful Virgin, holy dwelling- It is time for all of us to prepare for the Annual place of the Word, Teach us to persevere in listen- Catholic Appeal, something that happens every year here ing to the Word, and to be docile to the voice of in the Archdiocese of Chicago just before the beginning of the Spirit, attentive to his promptings in the depths Lent. Since its inception in 1991, the Annual Catholic Ap- of our conscience and to his manifestations in the peal has raised $225,000,000 to help fund the critical events of history. work of the schools, agencies and ministries of the Arch- diocese. Over the years, many parishes have exceeded “Hail Mary, Woman of sorrows, Mother of the their goals resulting in rebates to date of $21,500,000. I living! Virgin spouse beneath the Cross, the new am happy to report that for the past several years, through Eve, Be our guide along the paths of the world. your generosity, St. Peter’s has surpassed its goal and has Teach us to experience and to spread the love of received rebates as a result. Christ, to stand with you before the innumerable The theme of the 2014 Annual Catholic Appeal is crosses on which your Son is still crucified. taken from St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians: “You are the temple of God.” We are God’s temple when we “Hail Mary, Woman of faith, First of the disciples! serve others directly and stand for justice, reconciliation, Virgin Mother of the Church, help us always to truth, and respect for all life. The Annual Catholic Appeal account for the hope that is in us, with trust in hu- is a way to give to others and transform the world and so man goodness and the Father’s love. Teach us to be God’s presence. Our support for the Appeal funds: build up the world beginning from within: in the Catholic schools, parishes, religious education programs depths of silence and prayer, in the joy of fraternal and ministry formation, initiatives to foster respect for love, in the unique fruitfulness of the Cross. life, as well as those that make the world more just, peace- ful, and loving. Through its support of Catholic Relief “Holy Mary, Mother of believers, Our Lady of Services, the Appeal serves people worldwide, without Lourdes, pray for us. AMEN. regard for religious affiliation, whose lives are devastated by natural disasters, illnesses, wars, and famines. --Prayer of Pope John Paul II at his You will be hearing more about the Appeal in the visit to Lourdes, August 15, 2004. several weeks ahead, and I hope you will be willing to respond with generous hearts and significant gifts or Here at St. Peter’s we will observe the World pledges. Day of Prayer for the Sick by celebrating a Communal Anointing of the Sick during the 1:15 P.M. Mass on Raising Faith-Filled Kids One Word at a Time Tuesday, February 11. Anyone who Open is 62 years of age or older, who has a It’s a painful day when your child comes home chronic illness problem, who will be from school or play feeling broken-hearted and betrayed undergoing serious tests or surgery in by friends. His or her natural reaction—and sometimes the near future, or who suffers a men- ours—is likely to become angry and spiteful. Your child tal, emotional or psychological diffi- may stop trusting because it’s easy for a heart to harden. culty is welcome to receive this sacrament. But Jesus calls us to live openheartedly, ready to recon- If you wish to receive the sacrament, we ask that cile, trust, and forgive. That’s a tough lesson to master, you arrive at church five to ten minutes early if possible but one that is at the very heart of being a disciple of Jesus so that the ushers can assist you in finding a designated (“Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who tres- place. In order to facilitate the priests coming through the pass against us.”) church to lay on hands and later to anoint you, we will We parents do our children no favors when we have every other pew open for the priests to move easily encourage resentment or spite. Instead, through our words about. After the priest anoints your forehead, please an- and especially through our example, we can invite them to swer AMEN and then after your palms have been the deeper satisfaction of living with hearts that are open anointed, also answer AMEN. We would anticipate that to trust, forgiveness, and love.—Tom McGrath stpetersloop.org -7- February 9, 2014 ST. PETER’S BOOK & GIFT SHOP

Monday - Over 1500 Book Titles Friday ● Bibles ● Cards 10:00 a.m. to ● DVD’s ●Baptism Gifts 6:00 p.m. ●Gold Medals ●Music CD’s *** ●Sterling Silver Medals ● Religious Art / Figurines 312-853-2341

Scripture Study Repair My Are you looking to learn more about the Word? House St. Peter’s offers two groups dedicated to Scripture Study: . . . for as you can see it is in ruins Meeting each Friday at 12:10 p.m. is Scripture Study led by - God to St. Francis Fr. Lawrence Jagdfeld O.F.M. Fr. Lawrence discusses the Scripture for the upcoming weekend, bringing deeper under- MONDAYS, 12:10 - 12:55 pm standing and insight into that weekend’s readings. St. Clare Auditorium $5 donation

On Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., we have Study, Anxiety, Stress & Balance covering all the books in the New Testament, one book at a Life in the Middle Seat time. They are just beginning the book of John. There is no charge for either study, a free will offering is taken. January 27, February 3, 10, 24 You can attend either study any day, whenever you can. March 3, 10, 17, 24, April 7 Please join us. February 10: Balance and Love February 24: Balance “have” to’s and “want” to’s March 3: Balance Inferiority-based Expectations Anointing Mass with Realistic Ones Tuesday, February 11, 1:15 p.m. March 10: Balance & Time: Order and Routines

Anyone dealing with a chronic ill- Dr. Jerry Hiller & ness, planning for surgery or suffer- Marilynn Rochon, MA., LCPC ing poor health is welcome.

Pick up a brochure for these Pilgrimages to the pilgrimages in the front of- Pilgrimage to Turkey: Following the Foot- Holy Land with fice at St. Peter’s or steps of St. Paul and visiting the Seven Fr Mario DiCicco OFM contact Fr. Mario at Churches of the Book of Revelation May 26—June 6, 2014 312-888-1331 or with Fr Mario DiCicco OFM Sept 27— October 11, 2014 September 6—17, 2014 [email protected]