All Saints Cathedral Parish National Catholic Church

PARISH INFORMATION ALL SAINTS CATHEDRAL PARISH RECTORY: 920 N. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge, IL 60068 NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH 847-698-0578 Web site: www.ascpncc.org Email: [email protected] (new) 9201 West Higgins Road

Pastor: Bishop Stanley Bilinski Chicago, IL 60631 847-698-0578 e-mail: [email protected] (new) ______

Catholic In Faith PARISH /CEMETERY OFFICE: 9201 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631 773-380-7131 A People Empowered ______Reserve Priest: Father Frank Rowinski

Deacon: Deacon David Rowinski June 11, 2017 Chairman: Gary Kurzynski [email protected] (new) ______First Vice Chairman – Phillip Smolka Chairman-Cemetery Trustees: Steve WELCOME Treasurer: Barbara Bratkowski

Financial Secretary: Rudolph Smolka ([email protected]) We’re blessed because you’re here! Parish Secretary/Bulletin information: e-mail: [email protected] Communications/Website - Judie Szydlowski ([email protected] 630-222-0334). Parish Organist/Choir Director: Christopher Waz

Cemetery Secretary: Jill [email protected] (new) Cemetery Visiting Hours: 8:00AM – 5:00PM Spring & Summer Decorations April 1 – September 30 Fall & Winter Decorations November 1 – February 28

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 9:00AM

DAILY MASSES are held as announced in the weekly bulletin. Intentions may be offered at most Masses. To make arrangements for an intention, please contact the Pastor.

HOLY DAY MASSES are held as announced in the bulletin.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Arrangements should be made with the Pastor as soon as possible or at least 30 days prior to the ceremony.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance. Contact the Pastor before setting a date or making final plans.

EMERGENCIES, SICKNESS AND DEATH should be reported to the Pastor immediately.

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Monday, June 12 – - Bishop Stan is attending a meeting of the Church June 18, 2017 Doctrine Commission in Scranton, PA Fathers’ Day

Tuesday, June 13 –

- 9:00AM – Holy Mass Wednesday, June 14 – - Mass of healing for parishioners, family and friends, LECTOR: Christopher Bogzevitz noon CANTOR: GREETER: Ray Mizyk

Thursday, June 15 – COUNTERS: - Friday, June 16 – Lessons Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 - Mass of the day, noon 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 GOSPEL Saint John 6:51-58 Saturday, June 17 –

- 10 am, Procession to the Four Altars during the - “Donuts for Dads, sponsored by the Parish Youth Octave of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. This Association, will be hosted following Holy Mass this liturgy will begin in the Church and process to the morning. prepared altars outside, returning to the Church for - The meeting of the Parish Youth Group will take its conclusion place following the clean-up in the Church Hall. - Quarterly meeting of District 6 , Polish National

Union, will take place in our parish center following

the close of the liturgy

WEEKDAY MASSES, SERVICES, ACTIVITIES Corpus Christi Sunday

Monday, June 12 – - Bishop Stan is attending a meeting of the Church June 18, 2017 Doctrine Commission in Scranton, PA Fathers’ Day

Tuesday, June 13 –

- 9:00AM – Holy Mass Wednesday, June 14 – - Mass of healing for parishioners, family and friends, LECTOR: Christopher Bogzevitz noon CANTOR: GREETER: Ray Mizyk

Thursday, June 15 – COUNTERS: - Friday, June 16 – Lessons Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 - Mass of the day, noon 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 GOSPEL Saint John 6:51-58 Saturday, June 17 –

Union, will take place in our parish center following

the close of the liturgy

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SHARE THE GOOD NEWS! SHARE YOUR GOOD NEWS! Clergy Pension Plan We celebrated the most recent successful, blessed, inspiring year of our Parish School of As you well know, this Plan had begun here in the Christian Living. It is a distinct blessing to note the Western Diocese and continues to be maintained here; its accomplishments of our students. Deep appreciation is officers are all members of this Diocese. also given to the parents who bring their learners to Currently, through your assistance some years ago, Mass, whose learning is accentuated during class. the monthly pension was raised from $300 to $600 per month, with $300 for widows. The Gospel (“Good News”) is shared every Sunday in church and All Saints wants to expand the sharing of “Good News”. So, the Sunday bulletin now contains a page entitled In order to keep up this level of assistance to our “Share Your Good News!” Parishioners are invited to submit “good news” about their family retired shepherds, there has to be a continued stream of that they would like to share with their Parish family. There is an adage that says “We rejoice with those who rejoice – we grieve with those who grieve” – so we invite you let us rejoice donations coming in. Although we will be asked to with you by sharing your “Good News” with us. The “Good News” in your family could be about a special anniversary or birthday; special awards for academics, athletics or the arts; participate in the annual fund drive in the coming weeks, noteworthy accomplishments in business; births, engagements or weddings; any news that could we not consider a donation sooner? We would your family is proud to share with others. Please submit these items of “Good News” by e- mailing them to [email protected] or by putting a note in Lorraine Kay’s mailbox in the consider it unworthy if we were to reduce this monthly office – either way, these items must be submitted in writing to ensure correctness and assistance due to lack of church-wide assistance. publication. We know good and important things are happening in everyone’s life and we look forward to hearing about them. The “Honor your Father” campaign is starting up. Please consider adding your name and financial support to “THE” GOOD NEWS this program and this goal. “It’s time for the sheep to take The Holy Trinity surrounds our life! Alleluia! care of the shepherd” – pledge or donate today!

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Not quite to push the summer along, but we would like to The Solemnity of Corpus Christi / Boże Ciało / bring this important project of our parish to mind: The Body of Christ will be observed translated from its feastday, on this coming Saturday. At 10 in the As you remember, we had the most number of morning, a Eucharistic procession shall be conducted shoeboxes filled during last year’s: “Operation Christmas signifying the presence of the Body of Christ in all the Child” effort, even making a five-foot tall tree out of them. four corners of the world. A homily and the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament conclude the liturgy for this As summer sales are currently upon us, and soon day. Please take some time to adore and worship (sorry, kids) back to school sales shall commence, it is Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament on this special suggested as a strategy to look out for items that may fill feastday. We shall begin in the cathedral parish these shoeboxes. Items such as socks, toys, coloring books, church and process outside to the four altars. flip-flops, sunglasses, etc. But again, you already know these Members of the Adoration Society and Choir are items for your creativity and generousness knows no bounds encouraged to participate. in fulfilling this need. Please remember, however, that no Just a word about the liturgy to be conducted this longer can foodstuffs be placed in the ‘boxes. No coming week: The Church realized around the eighth toothpaste, candy, cookies, crackers, etc. can be accepted. century that a proper observance of the Lord’s presenc e to us in the Sacred mystery of the Bread of the Altar needed to November is fast (too fast) approaching; please keep be developed. this project in mind as you traverse through the summer and You remember that the observance of the truth of the fall. We will have collection bins prepared early in the Holy Eucharist comes during the Paschal Triduum (Maundy season. As always, God love you for your sacrifice. Thursday) in a solemn time in the liturgical year. A separate celebration noting the presence of the Body of Christ around the world (hence, the four altars) was developed and began to be practiced widely around the ninth century. The Thursday following Trinity Sunday was chosen as a celebration properly placed after the close of the Eas ter season. The four altars will be placed in four corners in the grassy part of our cemetery (again as tradition) of our parish church and processed to each in a simple procession. Special Gospel readings are assigned at each altar. The Litany of the Blessed Sacrament is an ancient prayer of the Church. e e

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We anticipate the presence of the soon-to-be-named

Assistant Pastor of our Cathedral parish. The move-in

date is this Friday, June 16.

Currently the “cupboards are bare” on the third floor of the Chancery. There have been members of our Parish that have been working feverishly in preparing the AND START logistics of the third floor, but, again, the cupboards are bare. It you would like to donate some food items, fresh and/or non-perishable, cleaning products; virtually PLANNING anything needed to begin a household, please bring them over the next few Sundays and your worthy donations will be delivered to the third floor. Thank you for your concern and Christian giving. AUGUST 13, 2017

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Once again, we turn to the parish family and ask for AND “CLASSIC CAR SHOW” assistance in the liturgical and parochial tasks we share as a community: THE DAY WILL BEGIN Altar Servers – this ministry is open to all who have made their First Holy Communion. If you would like to begin WITH HOLY MASS AT 9AM training for this ministry, please give your name to Bishop Stan. INVITE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR A DAY Lectors – this ministry is open to all adult members of OF FUN, FOOD, GAMES, PRIZES!! our parish, including those who have made their Confirmation. Additionally, if you would like to enter into this ministry, please give your name to Bishop Stan. Women’s Society for the Adoration of the most Blessed Sacrament. Parent-Teacher Organization, Parish Choir – we are always looking for more of our parishioners to join these long-standing organizations. We thank the members thus organized for their ministry in the service of our Lord and to this parish. Please consider this invitation.

Online Giving

Information about Online Giving can be found in the vestibule and in the offering cards in the pews. If you have not yet signed up, please consider doing so. Online Giving is convenient, secure and simple. Just go here to sign up: https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/3012

Contact Barbara Bratkowski or Judie Szydlowski for assistance.

Thank you for your faithful support of All Saints Cathedral Parish!

Parish Calendar

The Parish Calendar is now managed online, and can be found on the Calendar page of our website: http://ascpncc.org/calendar.htm

Just scroll down to see the Calendar. From here you can view by Week or by Month, or use the “Agenda” view for events in a list format. You can even print the calendar!

To add or change items on the Parish Calendar, contact:

Judie Szydlowski Communications Director 630-222-0334 (call or text) [email protected]

CHECK OUT OUR PARISH WEBSITE: www.ascpncc.org Tell others about our website, let us pray they come to find a spiritual home with us! against the destroyers of icons, but Nicephorus was deposed and sent into exile. In PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 842 the emperor died and his widow Theodora took control of the empire as regent

for her small son. Happily, she supported those who defended icons. In 843 Cursory histories of Saints celebrated this week: Methodius became Patriarch of Constantinople. He had five more years to live. Speedily he summoned a council to declare icons lawful in the church. An annual 6/11 - Barnabas - The Acts of the Apostles described Barnabas as a "good "feast of Orthodoxy", still observed in the Eastern Church, was instituted to mark man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith." His parent had called him Joseph, but this victory for reason and devotion. The saint died of dropsy on 14 June 847. when he sold all his goods and gave the money to the apostles in Jerusalem, they 6/15 - Vitus - No one is certain when Saint Vitus lived, we are certain that gave his a new name: Barnabas, "son of consolation." He was one of the first to he did live, probably during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. Tradition has it that welcome St Paul, and he persuaded the Christians of Jerusalem to accept Paul’s Vitus was born in Sicily and secretly became a Christian at a very early age, claim that he was now a believer in Jesus. He, John Mark and Paul went together probably about seven years old. Various tortures to which the saint was submitted on the first missionary journey of the Christian church. The landed at Cyprus, and have been transformed into miracles. For instance, when thrown to a hungry lion, for this reason Barnabas is honored as the founder of the Cypriot church. Barnabas the saint found that the beast merely licked him affectionately. Vitus's relics were was a man of considerable determination and courage. He was with Paul when they transported first to Paris and then to Saxony. They were reputed to possess many preached for the first time to non-Jews, and when both of them were taken for healing properties, especially when epileptics prayed before them. So Vitus is the pagan’s god at Lystra in Lyconia. Once Paul fell out with John Mark. In spite of patron of epileptics, as well as of those suffering of chorea (which is still called "St Paul's extremely forceful character, Barnabas took Mark's side. The Book of Acts Vitus's dance'). He is said to be able to avert poisoning by dog or snake bite, and is says, "There arose a sharp contention between them. Barnabas took Mark with him also invoked as the patron saint of dancers and actors. and ailed to Cyprus." Paul chose a new ally, Silas, and went elsewhere to 6/16 - Cyricus and Julitta - At the beginning of the fourth century, when strengthen the churches. persecution was raging against Christians under the Emperor Diocletian, a wealthy 6/12 - Leo III - Leo III succeeded Hadrian I on 26 December 795. and pious woman name Julitta was widowed with a 3 year-old named Cyricus. As Hadrian's two nephews were both enraged at the election, since both hoped to be a Christian, Julitta decided that life in her native Iconium in Lyaconia was too made pope themselves. In 799 they incited a gang of young nobles to attack Leo. dangerous. Taking her son and two maids, she fled to Seleucia and to her alarm On St. Mark's day Leo was riding in a procession when there toughs dragged him found that the governor there was savagely persecuting Christians. The four from his horse, tried to cut out his tongue and attempted to blind him. Leo escaped fugitives journeyed on to Tarsus. Unfortunately the governor was paying a visit to to the monastery of Erasmus with the help of the Duke of Spoleto, and there Tarsus when the fugitives were recognized. Julitta was put on trial. She brought recovered. Leo enlisted the help of the most powerful layman of the age, her young son with her to the courtroom. She refused to answer any questions Charlemagne, who sent troops to guard the pope as he journeyed from Paderborn in about herself, save that she was a Christian. Her sentence: to be stretched on a rack Germany back to Rome. Charlemagne appointed learned commissioners to and beaten. The guards, about to lead Julitta away, separated Cyricus from his examine where any fault in Leo could account for the attacks made on him. They mother. The child was crying, and Alexander the governor, in a vain attempt to found none. The following year Leo crowned Charlemagne and Holy Roman pacify him, took Cyricus on his knee. Terrified and longing to run back to his Emperor in Rome. He and the emperor mow worked side by side to resolve mother, Cyricus kicked the governor and scratched his face. Alexander stood up in quarrels throughout the Holy Roman Empire and to combat the spread of Islam a rage and flung the infant down some steps, fracturing the boy's skull and killing through the depredations of the Saracens, and to Charlemagne's bounty can be him. Cyricus's mother did not weep. Instead she thanked God. Her son had been attributed to the churches Leo restored both in Rome and Ravenna. The saint died granted the crown of a martyr. This made the governor even angrier. He decreed two years after his great ally, Charlemagne in 816. that her sides should be ripped apart with hooks, and then she was beheaded. Both 6/14 - Methodius - Methodius, who was born in Syracuse at a time when she and Cyricus were flung outside the city, on the heap of bodies belonging to many people in the eastern church were engaged in destroying all images of God, criminals, but the two maids rescued the corpses and buried them in a nearby field. Jesus and the saints, courageously defended the attempt of Christian artists to inspire the faithful by mean of beautiful icons. He had first gone to Constantinople 6/17 - Rainerius of Pisa - Italian, died 1160. intending to be a courtier of the Emperor, but a holy monk so much impressed him that he decided to retire from the world. He built a monastery on the island of 6/18 - Gregory Barbarigo - Italian, born 1625. Chios, intending to stay there for the rest of his life. But the patriarch of Constantinople, St Nicephorus, wanted Methodius by his side. Both men stood out Saints of God, pray for us! against the destroyers of icons, but Nicephorus was deposed and sent into exile. In PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 842 the emperor died and his widow Theodora took control of the empire as regent

We anticipate the presence of the soon-to-be-named

Assistant Pastor of our Cathedral parish. The move-in

date is this Friday, June 16.

PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC

participation during the Holy Mass or the reverent way that he receives Holy Communion. Maybe it’s his respect for Mary the Future Direction Subcommittee of the Supreme Council Mother of God as evidenced by the rosary he always carries or his Polish National Catholic Church devotion to the Saints of God. It could be his love for studying and discussing the Sacred Scriptures during a parish Bible study or his demonstrated desire to continue learning more about the history and doctrine of the Church. It might be the way he always helps care for June 1, 2017 the Church and grounds or that he consistently participates in the many aspects of the ongoing life of the parish. Or maybe it’s the Dear Bishops, Very Rev. and Rev. Fathers, Deacons and Faithful of simple respect and compassionate concern that he shows for other our Holy Church, people, always offering to help those in need.

As we begin the month of June and prepare to again celebrate the Do you know someone like this within your parish or family? If so, he Great Solemnity of Pentecost may we embrace the power of the Holy might well have a vocation to the Priesthood or Diaconate. While he Spirit and allow the Spirit to guide us always. Our Holy Church also will have to discern this for himself with the assistance of his pastor dedicates this month for Sacred Vocations. We thank Fr. Dr. Scott and within the overall life of the Church, perhaps YOU can help him Lill, the Chairman of our PNCC Sacred Vocations Commission, for start to recognize the signs of a sacred vocation and come to realize preparing this month's Future Direction Commitment Message. that the Lord is calling him. If you know someone who might have a calling to the Priesthood or Diaconate, tell him. Encourage him As Polish National Catholics, we believe that Jesus continues to invite today...and let us know. Email his name and available contact particular men of our Church to join in his own ministry within the information (i.e., email address, home address or phone number) Priesthood and Diaconate. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the to [email protected]. We would love to reach out to him with Lord’s call comes to those whom He has chosen in a great variety of some prayers and materials to help him discern this special vocation. ways, mysteriously suited to the one being called.

Sometimes, the individual being called is not able to recognize and acknowledge the voice of the Paraclete spoken within his own heart or, even should he hear it, he cannot summon the personal strength to freely respond. From the writings of the Church Fathers and the Saints, we have come to know that this is not new and that there can be many factors which might diminish one’s ability or willingness to affirmatively respond to a priestly vocation. These include a strong sense of personal unworthiness, doubting the suitability of one’s natural abilities and gifts, a fear of the sacred weightiness of the ministry, and a lack of family support. Yet, in the face of these potential reasons for resistance, the Lord’s call remains! Finally, please pray, as Jesus Himself commanded, for an increase in vocations to the ordained ministry. Although we pray even more Many times, a vocation from God to the ordained ministry is mediated fervently for Sacred Vocations during the month of June, it is really a through other members of the Church. This happens when a man continual, year-round responsibility. Here is a short prayer that each who is being called is unable to respond, but someone else of us could commit to praying every day: recognizes something special about him that makes them say to themselves, “he would make a great priest!” Perhaps it’s his engaged Heavenly Father, Master of the harvest, we humbly ask You to send participation during the Holy Mass or the reverent way that he receives Holy Communion. Maybe it’s his respect for Mary the Future Direction Subcommittee of the Supreme Council Mother of God as evidenced by the rosary he always carries or his Polish National Catholic Church devotion to the Saints of God. It could be his love for studying and discussing the Sacred Scriptures during a parish Bible study or his demonstrated desire to continue learning more about the history and doctrine of the Church. It might be the way he always helps care for June 1, 2017 the Church and grounds or that he consistently participates in the many aspects of the ongoing life of the parish. Or maybe it’s the Dear Bishops, Very Rev. and Rev. Fathers, Deacons and Faithful of simple respect and compassionate concern that he shows for other our Holy Church, people, always offering to help those in need.

Sometimes, the individual being called is not able to recognize and acknowledge the voice of the Paraclete spoken within his own heart or, even should he hear it, he cannot summon the personal strength to freely respond. From the writings of the Church Fathers and the Saints, we have come to know that this is not new and that there can be many factors which might diminish one’s ability or willingness to affirmatively respond to a priestly vocation. These include a strong sense of personal unworthiness, doubting the suitability of one’s natural abilities and gifts, a fear of the sacred weightiness of the ministry, and a lack of family support. Yet, in the face of these potential reasons for resistance, the Lord’s call remains! Finally, please pray, as Jesus Himself commanded, for an increase in vocations to the ordained ministry. Although we pray even more Many times, a vocation from God to the ordained ministry is mediated fervently for Sacred Vocations during the month of June, it is really a through other members of the Church. This happens when a man continual, year-round responsibility. Here is a short prayer that each who is being called is unable to respond, but someone else of us could commit to praying every day: recognizes something special about him that makes them say to themselves, “he would make a great priest!” Perhaps it’s his engaged Heavenly Father, Master of the harvest, we humbly ask You to send more laborers into Your fields, for the work is indeed great. Grant continue and renew our Commitment to Christ and our Holy Catholic more faithful priests and deacons to Your Polish National Catholic and Apostolic PNCC. Church. We ask this through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen. May God bless you and may the Spirit guide you this Pentecost and always!

Sincerely yours in Christ, PNCC Future Direction Committee Most Rev. Anthony A. Mikovsky, Prime Bishop Very Rev. Robert M. Nemkovich Jr., Chairman

Please continue to share with the Future Direction committee the efforts in your parish of implementing the 2017 Action Plan. How are your community service projects going? Let us rejoice in the opportunity God is providing us to put the Holy Gospel into action in our local communities.

If you know of parishioners or friends who are not a part of our monthly email updates – please have them email us We continue to implement the five themes the Synod determined at [email protected] to become a part of this important effort for our future direction: for our Holy Church. • Growth and Membership • Please keep this church-wide undertaking begun at Holy Synod in Increase Spirituality • your daily prayers – asking the Holy Spirit to lead and guide this work Lifelong Learning • Sacred Vocations and allow it to bear fruit for the building of His Kingdom through our • Community Involvement and Presence Holy Church. As we continue our year of commitment 2017 - let us

Action Plan for 2017- a Year of Commitment

1. Greater Understanding of Church Solemnities: Institution of PNCC 2. Two Days of Retreat: Lent and Advent 3. Complete at least four community service projects 4. Implementing the Commitment Component 5. Stewardship component 6. Implement Lay Ministry Program in PNCC 7. Continuing Adult Education 8. Utilize Social Media & PNCC Future Direction You Tube Channel more laborers into Your fields, for the work is indeed great. Grant continue and renew our Commitment to Christ and our Holy Catholic more faithful priests and deacons to Your Polish National Catholic and Apostolic PNCC. Church. We ask this through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen. May God bless you and may the Spirit guide you this Pentecost and always!

Sincerely yours in Christ, PNCC Future Direction Committee Most Rev. Anthony A. Mikovsky, Prime Bishop Very Rev. Robert M. Nemkovich Jr., Chairman

Action Plan for 2017- a Year of Commitment

Events of note in our Holy Church

July 17-20 – Diocesan Youth Gathering – Heidelberg University, Tiffin, OH This event is always highly anticipated and enjoyed by just those from our Diocese. We spend a few days together learning about Jesus, our Church, and each other. We even put videos up on YouTube two years ago. C’mon, all Cathedral Youth – Check it out!

July 26-28 are the days set aside for the National United Choirs and Music Workshop hosted by our Cathedral parish in Manchester, NH. Music Scholarship recipients will be announced during these days. Every two years, church musicians meet to hone their talents in providing the best of church music throughout our Holy Church. This year is the most east it can get, Manchester, NH. (Nick and Kyle will remember their visit there last year.) We pray that all church musicians may take part in this informative and skill- strengthening workshop.

The next Women's Book Club will be at Teri Heath's house, 13706 Briargate Dr., Huntley, 224-858-7480, JULY 8, 2017 at 12:00 noon.

The book we will be discussing is LILAC GIRLS by Martha Hall Kelly

10 am, Procession to the Four Altars / District 6 PNU meets after PARISHIONERS: Bishop Stanley Bilinski, Mary Andersen, Jim Mueller, Charles Scott, June 18 – Fathers’ Day / “Donuts for Dads”, by ASCUYA Adeline Kozak, Cathy Milbrandt, Lorraine July 17-20 – Diocesan Youth Gathering – Heidelberg University Fanslow, Joan Maluchnik, Gerald Maycan, July 26-28 - National United Choirs Convention and Workshop Bernadine Mrozek, Teri Heath August 13 – Summerfest 2017

FAMILY & FRIENDS: Bishop Thaddeus, August 15 – Solemnity of the Dormition Bishop Bernard, Bishop Thomas, Luz Reygosa, August 19 – 3rd Annual YMSofR Golf Tournament Emma Freshwater, George Jugan, August 26 – Solemnity of our Lady of Częstochowa Gina Sklenar, Terry Lococo, Carmen Cordero, August 27 – Youth Sunday Michael Szydlowski, Sr., Dorothy Lichthardt, Andrew Bear, Ed Davis, Steve Kaufman, September 8 – Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary John Miroslaw, Tea Kraus, Ronald Ulanowski September 10 - Solemnity of Brotherly Love

HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS: – Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting Dave & Dorothy Catinella, Harriet Jablonowski, Joseph Kosowski, Michael September 17 – Rally Day Kosowski, Robert Maycan, Dorothy Krzysko, September 24 – Spójnia Sunday Helen Stark, Ted Bednarowicz October 2 – Feast of the Guardian Angels

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR October 7 – Holy Mother of the Rosary / Blessing of Animals TROOPS DEFENDING October 8 - Solemnity of the Christian Family FREEDOM but especially for: October 9 – Columbus Day (observed) Franklin Jez (USAF), October 15 – Heritage Sunday Martin Venegas (USAF), Noe Galvan (USAF) November 1 – Solemnity of All Saints

PRAYER REQUESTS UPCOMING EVENTS HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES are extended to the following Please mark your calendars for parishioners who are celebrating their birthdays this week: the upcoming events listed below Jean Pucillo 06/11 and watch future bulletins for Father Frank 06/11 more information – Robert Gradowski 06/12 Eugene Paprocki 06/16 Dian Maycan 06/17 June is Sacred Vocations Month May God bless you and grant you all a very June 11 – Solemnity of the Holy Trinity Happy Birthday! June 17 – Saturday within the Octave of Corpuis Christi

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Parish Calendar

The Parish Calendar is now managed online, and can be found on the Calendar page of our website: http://ascpncc.org/calendar.htm

Just scroll down to see the Calendar. From here you can view by Week or by Month, or use the “Agenda” view for events in a list format. You can even print the calendar!

To add or change items on the Parish Calendar, contact:

Judie Szydlowski Communications Director 630-222-0334 (call or text) [email protected]

CHECK OUT OUR PARISH WEBSITE: www.ascpncc.org Tell others about our website, let us pray they come to find a spiritual home with us!

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Pastor: Bishop Stanley Bilinski Chicago, IL 60631 847-698-0578 e-mail: [email protected] (new) ______

Catholic In Faith PARISH /CEMETERY OFFICE: 9201 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631 773-380-7131 A People Empowered ______Reserve Priest: Father Frank Rowinski

Cemetery Secretary: Jill [email protected] (new) Cemetery Visiting Hours: 8:00AM – 5:00PM Spring & Summer Decorations April 1 – September 30 Fall & Winter Decorations November 1 – February 28

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 9:00AM

DAILY MASSES are held as announced in the weekly bulletin. Intentions may be offered at most Masses. To make arrangements for an intention, please contact the Pastor.

HOLY DAY MASSES are held as announced in the bulletin.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Arrangements should be made with the Pastor as soon as possible or at least 30 days prior to the ceremony.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance. Contact the Pastor before setting a date or making final plans.

EMERGENCIES, SICKNESS AND DEATH should be reported to the Pastor immediately.