St. Alphonsus Liguori Church Sunday, October 20, 2019 ♦ Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Mission Statement oved and called by God, we, St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, come together as an involved, welcoming and caring Catholic community. Following Jesus and guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to prayer, service and living our faith. Enriched by Word and Sacrament, we minister to the spiritual, L educational and human needs of our families, parishioners and neighbors. www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 411 N. Wheeling Rd., Prospect Heights, IL 60070 Mass Intentions www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org • 847.255.7452 Sunday, October 20
PARISH AND SCHOOL STAFF 8:30 am †Richard Martin †James McGinley
Pastor: Rev. Joseph Nhat Le - †Michael Whelan †Nathan Nowicki [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 102 Office Manager / Pastoral Associate: Carol Holden, D.Min. 11:00 am †John Hie †Bob Wieland [email protected] 847-255-7452 x 105 †Carol Matker †Connie Guido Pastoral Minister: Doreen Kelly, M.A.P.S. †Josephine Morelli †Tomasz Palecki [email protected] 847-255-7452 x 157 †Noreen Armstrong Hispanic Ministry: Rev. Jack Hurley 847.255.7452 x 113 Deacons: Steve Stecker - [email protected] 847.331.4957 5:00 pm †William & Sylvia Pfeffer Cal Blickle - [email protected] 847.392.7398 School Principal: Janice DiVincenzo - Monday, October 21 [email protected] 847.255.5538 x 115 8:15 am †Ken Marcotte †Gene Bachara School Office Secretary: Linda Bromer - †Joseph & Marie Topham †Phyllis Rossbach [email protected] 847.255.5538 x 114 Facilities Manager: Rich Miceli - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 125 Tuesday, October 22 Business Manager / Bookeeper: Wendy Mattison - 8:15 am †Mary Indovina †Laureen Jay [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 101 †Jean Booth †John Booth Parish Office Receptionist: Margaret Harnett - †James Oddo, Sr. [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 100 Administrative Assistant / Bulletin Editor: Deana McKavanagh - Wednesday, October 23 [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 131 8:15 am †Ruth Conlon Coordinator of Religious Education Grades K-5: Susan Panek - [email protected] 847.255.9490 x 104 Thursday, October 24 Coordinator of Religious Education Grades 6-8: Anne Balzanto - 8:15 am †Deceased Members of St. Alphonsus Parish [email protected] 847.255.9490 x 116
Director of Youth Ministry: Matthew Benitez - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 143 Friday, October 25 Director of Music- Saturday 5:00pm: Mary Pietro 8:15 am †Grace Valenziano Director of Music- Sunday 8:30am & 5:00pm: Roslyn McQuillan Director- “Chorus of Faith” Choir - Sunday 11:00am: Scott Huff Saturday, October 26 Ministry of Care Coordinator: Andrea Ricard - 847.255.7452 x 170 8:15 am †William & Sylvia Pfeffer
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Fr. Joseph Nhat Le- Pastor, Barb Teeple- Co-Chair, Hernan Fonseca- Co-Chair, 5:00 pm †George Fine †Michael Pavlo Carol Holden- Parish Staff Rep., Ryan Ostrowski, Paulette Ludvigsen, †Scott Tangney †Jim Anderson Alicja Folta, Aga Adamska, Monica Kort, Joe Vaccarella and Ron Wendell †Bernadette Revera
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL Fr. Joseph Nhat Le- Pastor, Janice DiVincenzo- Principal, Sunday, October 27 Rob Bradford- President, Ray Suerth- Vice President, Eric Claudio, 8:30 am †Esther LaVigne †James McGinley Michelle Drabik, Laura Maglio, Mark Krier, Ray Kuper and Michelle Freihage †Michael Whelan †Virginia Laskowski
FINANCE COMMITTEE Fr. Joseph Nhat Le- Pastor, Jeff Huff & John Balzanto (co-chairs), 11:00 am †John Hie †June Wolf Larry Gulik, Natalie Krier, Joanne Topham, Paul Marcy and †Joe Chorazy †Bernadette Revera Wendy Mattison- Parish Staff *Special Intention †Esther LaVigne PARISH OFFICE HOURS SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS M-F 9:00 am – 4:00 pm M-F 8:00 am – 2:30 pm 5:00 pm †Esther LaVigne MASSES Sunday ...... 8:30 am, 11:00 am & 5:00 pm Weekdays ...... 8:15 am (Unless otherwise specified on pg. 4) Saturday ...... 8:15 am & 5:00 pm (Anticipated Liturgy) BAPTISMS
Holy Days…………...8:15 am & 7:00 pm (Unless otherwise specified on pg. 4)
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Sophie Jung Saturdays from 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm or by appointment. Elijah Santos
MARRIAGES Viviana Ross Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the wedding date. Please call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452 x 105. Savanna Balek
BAPTISMS Christian & Grace Mathai 1st and 3rd Sundays - Please call Parish Office for information and arrangements.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) *Need to Advertise in the Bulletin? For those contemplating becoming Catholic or those wishing to learn more about the Catholic faith. Please call the Parish Office 847-255-7452. Contact the Parish Office at 847.255.7452
HEARING AID AMPLIFIERS AVAILABLE - PLEASE ASK AN USHER Space is limited. Submit request as early as possible.
Welcome to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 2 A Chat with Carol... I would like to introduce you to our Council Members who are currently serving the parish. Council members take on this responsibility for a two-year term which can be renewed for another two years before they need to take leave.
The main role of a Parish Council is to exercise responsibility for the pastoral life of the parish under the leadership of the pastor. They are to prayerfully engage the people to reflect on the parish mission and ministries, to plan, and to evaluate in light of the Gospel and church teaching. They have four basic responsibilities:
1. To research the needs, the ideas and the hopes of the faith community; 2. To encourage and support existing ministries; 3. To evaluate the quality of life of the parish faith community; 4. To plan for the parish’s future by recommending policies, procedures, and programs that will implement its value and fulfill the Church’s mission.
We meet every second Tuesday of the month beginning our meeting with a prayerful reflection on the scriptures of the upcoming Sunday followed by the Pastor’s parish report and open discussion. We share and discuss parish issues and upcoming events while our main focus these days is on the Archdiocesan “Renew My Church” process which our parish will be involved in 2022.
On November 17th our Council Members will receive a special blessing at the 11 a.m Mass. Please remember to keep us in your prayers we keep your best interest in mind.
Peace, Carol Holden
Fr. Joseph Le Ryan Ostrowski Alicja Folta
Hernan Fonseca Co-Chair
Carol Holden Paulette Ludvigsen Joe Vaccarella
Barbara Teeple Co-Chair
Aga Adamska Monica Kort Ron Wendell 3 www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org This Week at St. Alphonsus Sunday, October 20 Friday, October 25 K-8 Religious Education Classes - Classrooms - 9:35am—10:50am Halloween Family Game Night - Parish Center - 6:00pm Newcomers - Mtg. Room A - 9:30am Kingdom Kids– Mtg. Room B - 11:00am Mass Saturday, October 26 50+ Anniversary Mass - Church - 11:00am Pray the Holy Rosary - Church - 7:45am PADS - Dining Hall/Kitchen/Mtg. Rooms/Gym—6:00pm—6:00am Monday, October 21 1-8 Religious Education Classes - Classrooms - 6:00pm—7:15pm Sunday, October 27 WICI Dance Practice - Dining Hall - 7:00pm No Kingdom Kids K-8 Religious Education Classes - Classrooms - 9:35am—10:50am tUESday, October 22 First Reconciliation Parent Meeting - Mtg. Rooms A/B/C - 9:35am Mark: Faith Not Fear Bible Study - Mtg. Room C - 1:00pm Family Mass - Church - 11:00am Holy Hour Prayer / Adoration / Benediction - Church - 6:30—7:30pm Finance Committee Meeting - Rectory Conference Room - 7:00pm Domestic Violence Ministry Meeting - Burke Hall - 7:00pm ~ Readings for the Week ~ “Friends of Bill W.” - Mtg. Rooms B/C - 7:30pm Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21 Wednesday, October 23 Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Mark: Faith Not Fear Bible Study - Mtg. Room C - 7:00pm Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday, October 24 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 12:49-53 American Heritage Girls Meeting - Mtg. Rooms A/B/C - 4:00pm Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94; WICI Dance Practice - Dining Hall / Mtg. Rooms A/B/C - 6:00pm Lk 12:54-59 RCIA - Rectory Conference Room - 6:30pm “Chorus of Faith” Choir Rehearsal - Church - 7:00pm Saturday: Rom 8:1-11; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34:2-3, 17-19, 23; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14
MINISTRY SCHEDULES FOR OCTOBER 26 & 27, 2019 PRESIDER MASS & EUCHARISTIC ALTAR TIME MUSIC STYLE LECTORS MINISTERS SERVERS GREETERS 5:00 pm Fr. Tom Bishop J. Cotugno F. Mattison (LC), K. Frei, T. Hays, A. Baroud C. Broder Contemporary Ensemble K. Paplinski M. Johnson, N. Ochab, P. Platt, F. Paplinski R. Lee P. Paplinski, T. Wendell, W. White, D. Paplinski S. Lorenz A. Zaworski, Need One E. Mendralla
8:30 am Fr. Joseph Le A. Gilarski S. Hackett (LC), P. Bachara, M. Krier J. Kelly “Gathered Voices” B. Leonard Deacon Cal, R. Joyce, D. Munroe, J. Maglio H. Santiago Morning Ensemble M. Oliveri, M. Punzalan, P. Quiery, A. Maglio J. Smith D. Quiery, A. Ricard, M. Turansky, V. Turansky
11:00 am Fr. Ed Panek Kulig Family E. Bernardi (LC), M. Crost, R. Flynn, R. Cobarrubias- M. Burns “Chorus of Faith” Dappert Family L. Cobarrubias-Putz, D. Kelly, Putz M. Crost Adult Choir P. Hendricks, J. Moskal, J. Schultz, J. Messer U. Rice
P. Wagner, A. Wunsch, Need One A. Messer M. Brandstrader
5:00 pm Fr. Joseph Le J. McQuillan S. Runge (LC), N. Kurowicki, Monarca Need One Sunday Night Ensemble B. Miezin, Need One Family Welcome to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 4 The Ministry of Care
FOOD PANTRY
NEWS… Ministers of
Care
Thanks to your donations, 49 families were Ministers of Care carry on Christ’s mission th provided with bags of food at the October 5 by ministering to the spiritual needs of Food Pantry distribution. people with prayers and comfort in times of Please help the Food Pantry by donating the sickness. We personally visit your home or following items: hospital room. If you or a member of your family would like a visit from a Minister of Boxes of Cereal Care, and have the Sacrament of Eucharist Cans of Spaghetti O’s Cans of tuna brought to you, please contact: Cans or jars of pasta sauce Andrea Ricard 847-255-7452 x 170 Toilet Paper
Thank you for your donations and generosity! Saint Alphonsus Prayer Circle Ministers offer spiritual and moral support to those experiencing serious concerns in their lives. They want to pray with you for special intentions, such as a serious illness or emergency situation. When called upon, these ministers pass your prayer request to all members. Prayers are kept within the Prayer Circle and are not announced at Mass unless you wish. If you are in need of this prayer support, please call: Diane Kachigian 847-215-2548
If you would like to receive COMMUNION with Low Gluten Hosts (.ooo2%), please contact the Parish Office at 847-255-7452. We would be happy to accommodate you!
If you have strict dietary requirements, please consult your doctor.
5 www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org Stewardship, Returning Our First Fruits . . .
ST. ALPHONSUS
TREASURE SHARING IDEAS:
Thank you for your regular ongoing giving.
Your support makes a difference in the life of
our church! Sign up to participate as Lectors, The good work done every day by the clergy, ministries, Gift Bearers, Greeters or Ushers in our and organizations of St. Alphonsus parish only happens upcoming Family Masses: because of the regular and faithful generosity of you, our
parishioners, through cash, check, and online giving. November 24 at 11:00am
A “Qualified Charitable Distribution” from your IRA December 29 at 11:00am generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction,
while satisfying ALL or PART of your RMD. Contact Doreen Kelly at 847-255-7452 or [email protected] For more information, please contact Margaret Turansky of the Stewardship Council at 847-797-0877 and/or your tax advisor.
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Wendy Mattison
Vicariate 1 Recipient of the 2019 Bishop Quarter Award
Wendy was nominated by Most Rev. Alberto Rojas. She was presented the award by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich at the Conferral of 2019 Ecclesial Honors Ceremony on Sunday, October 13th.
Bishop William Quarter was the first bishop of Chicago. This award is given in the spirit of that same trust in the Lord’s providence for the foundation of the Church in every age. This award is bestowed upon an individual who demonstrates consistent service to the ministries of the vicariates or the Archdiocese of Chicago. The individual is a practicing Catholic layperson who manifests an understanding of the teachings of the Church and has been graced with a life formed in the Catholic spiritual tradition. The individual has used his/her talents to deepen the life of the Church across the vicariate or the archdiocese. There is one award per vicariate. The particular Episcopal vicar in consultation with his deans has advanced the nomination for the award.
Girls ages 5-18 are invited to join...
St. Alphonsus Liguori American Heritage Girls Troop IL1317 Roman Catholic traditions, including devotion to our Blessed Mother
AHG guides girls towards becoming women of integrity through exploring life skills, faith, service and FUN in a Christ-centered, nurturing environment.
Our Troop meets twice/month at St. Al’s.
To join contact: Mary Therese Maslanka, Troop Coordinator, [email protected]
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One more way to be an Angel to our school!
Did you know that St. Alphonsus School has a long-standing tradition of accepting international exchange students at our school to study. It is a wonderful way to learn from and with other cultures. We recently accepted an 8th grader from China to our school.
We are looking for host families for our prospective exchange students who will study in our school’s international exchange programs.
The exchange students are mainly coming from China, age ranged from 9 to 14 years old (3rd to 8th grade). They will study in our school from a period of two weeks to 6 months. The exchange students will get an opportunity to explore the American culture during their stay in our international program. We encourage our families to join us to support the international exchange student program as the American host family. The exchange students will live with the host family as a part of their own family. The host family is expected to act as guardians during their stay and take care of basic necessities including transportation and food. The participating host family can also have the opportunity to learn Chinese culture from the exchange students.
A stipend will be paid to appreciate the commitment of host families. We truly appreciate your consideration of this request.
For more information please contact: Bonnie Gong, Milestone International Group 3157 S. Princeton Ave., Chicago, IL 60616 Phone: 312-709-2877 ● Email: [email protected]
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Service Opportunity
Want to brighten someone’s day? Need service hours?
Join Deacon Cal to visit the residents of Nazarethville Nursing Facility for Bingo, Sing-a-longs and Fun! Go once or as often as you like on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:30am-10:45am!
RSVP Deacon Cal at 847.392.7398
Bingo Prizes Needed:
Lap blankets, crossword puzzles, fuzzy socks, Kleenex, hand lotion, hand sanitizer, gently used or new stuffed animals, etc!
Donations can be dropped off at the Parish Office M-F from 9am-4pm.
We warmly Protecting God’s Children welcome you to St. Alphonsus Adults who work with children while assisting St. Alphonsus Liguori School and Parish are required to Liguori Parish! complete background checks and attend a VIRTUS Training Session (in English or Spanish).
Training sessions require an online registration. Registering at St. Alphonsus Parish is important to all of To check upcoming training locations and dates please us. We serve needs such as: Baptisms, Weddings, Funer- visit www.virtus.org.
als, School or Religious Education Registrations, letters Questions? Contact Site Administrators: as affidavits for Baptismal and Confirmation sponsors Deana McKavanagh 847.255.7452 and more! In addition, we would to like to keep in touch or Linda Bromer 847-255-5538 with those who become hospitalized or homebound. For information on what the Archdiocese does to protect children, Registration forms are in the Narthex, Parish Office, heal victims and ensure all priests/church leaders are held accountable, visit heal.archchicago.org or online at www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org
Once registered, you will receive a Welcome Packet with information about our church and parish ministries. You will also receive mailings throughout the year.
If you wish to receive e-mail communication about
parish events, call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452.
Please contact the Parish Office if your mailing address,
email or phone number has changed.
Young adults age 18+ should register on their own.
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Welcome to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 10 St. Alphonsus Night of Reflection
"Building Better Relationships: Friends, Family & Neighbors"
Presented by Fr. Britto Berchmans
Positive psychologists are unanimous in declaring that our relationships are the sure key to a happy life. In five Blue Zones where more people live to be a hundred, researchers have found that strong social networks contribute to longevity. Our faith also tells us that it is all about love - love of God and love of neighbor. In this talk, Fr. Britto suggests positive steps to build healthy relationships.
Sunday, November 3 • 6:00pm – 8:30pm
(Narthex Meeting Rooms - Following 5:00pm Mass)
For the Men and Women of St. Alphonsus and their Guests
Sponsored by the St. Alphonsus Men’s Club & Knights of Columbus
Cost: $15.00 Includes Dinner (catered by Salerno’s) and Water (BYOB for other beverages)
Please RSVP through the Parish Website, Parish Office or call or text Brad Vallem 847-714-2574
Fr. Britto Berchmans, pastor of St. Paul of the Cross Parish in Park Ridge, was born in India. He has served the Church in India, Italy, and the U.S. He holds multiple Master’s degrees plus a Doctorate in Mass Communications. He speaks extensively to groups on spirituality, relationships and personal growth. Fr. Britto hosts a talk show on Archdiocese of Chicago radio WNDZ 750-AM the first Thursday of the every month entitled “Built on the Rock,” which focuses on Christ-centered marriages and relationships.
11 www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org Welcome to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 12 Dates to Remember:
October 27 November 10 November 17 Tag Meeting M&M Mass Tag Meeting
Thank you for coming to our M&M Mass. It was extremely successful, and I am so glad so many people came and shared communion together!
Looking for more prayer opportunities? Keep an eye open in the bulletin as the teens are working to give you more prayer services lead by them!
What kind of prayer services would you like to do? Email me with any ideas or suggestions so that the teens can work on giving you an amazing prayer service for us to grow together.
Questions? Email Matthew: [email protected] or call parish office
13 www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org Mass of Remembrance
Our Mass of Remembrance this year will be held
Saturday, November 2 at 9:30am.
(No 8:15am Daily Mass)
At this special liturgy, we especially remember our loved ones and friends we have lost this past year, as well as the lives of all those we have lost in the past.
All are welcome to join us for this special Mass and a reception immediately afterwards.
Please Note: Senior Fun Club Meeting November 13 Meeting Rooms B & C Saturday, November 2 No 8:15am Mass Guest Speaker: Katie Monahan Manager of Transitions Hospice Holy Rosary 8:45am Mass of Remembrance 9:30am Katie will speak on the risks of addiction in older adults and prescription drug Saturday, November 23 misuse. She will also No 8:15am Mass provide valuable Holy Rosary 8:45am information on interventions to reduce the likelihood of Sacrament of Anointing Mass 9:30am medication abuse.
Questions? Join us for coffee, donuts and great conversation! This is our last meeting of the year… Call the Parish Office 847-255-7452 COMING UP... Save the Date for our Christmas Party Wednesday, December 11th at 11:30 am for Pizza, Bingo and a Surprise!
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CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH FRIENDS!
The Daily Mass community invites
all parishioners to celebrate birthdays the first Tuesday of each month following 8:15 Mass in the narthex meeting rooms.
Celebrants (and friends) are invited for coffee & cake and a special blessing from Fr. Joe. Even if it's not your birthday come and enjoy the coffee and conversation!
Birthday bashes will be held on November 5, December 3 and January 7 See you there! Questions? Call Cal Blickle 847-392-7398
To sign in to the NEW FORMED (1)Go to FORMED.ORG/SIGNUP (2)CLICK: SIGNIN, (3)TYPE in your email address, CLICK: NEXT (4) CHECK your email account and CLICK: SIGNIN NOW, CLICK: START WATCHING.
Weekly/Daily Reading Guides and Reflections Available online at:
WWW.USCCB.ORG This is the U.S. conference of Catholic Bishops website. They offer links to the daily prayers, and there are links to reflections and homilies for most days.
WWW.Formed.org St. Alphonsus Parishoners have FREE access to the formed.org which features the “Opening the Word” series, a weekly reflection with a printable guide you can use through the week. Parish Code: KJGJTH
www.Dynamiccatholic.com Matthew Kelly is a world-renowned Catholic speaker. You can subscribe to receive daily reflections.
WWW.wordonfire.org Bishop Robert Barron’s weekly homilies are available for free.
15 www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org Please Pray For: ~ Those Requesting Prayers ~ ~ Those in the Military ~
Todd Bartelt Jill Kusek Clayton Berrigan Pat Laman We would like to keep Active Duty Soldiers who Marie Berrigan Megan Lawler proudly serve our country in our prayers. Richard Blume Patti Lawler Jim Boesen Joan Lee Lawrence Boesen Valerie Lingen Emily Bogacz Franjo Madunic Lola Bondzinski Bill Mahrenholz Bob Bors McKinley Majors Constance Borrero Marie Maslanka Joseph Borrero Roger MacLennan Therese M. Brown Donald Matker Rosemary Brusseau Evelyn McKeown Rosaria Campanile Craig Molick Beverly Carlson Cathy Moretti Antoinette Centanni Dick Moretti Deacon Norb Ciesil Maeve Morgan Harriett Ciesil Andrew Muller Jesus Gil DeAlfaro Gene Murden Pfc. Myra Hall, USMC, granddaughter of Pat Hall Magdalena del Carmen John Naughton IT3 James A. Holcombe, USN, son of Christopher & Cartina Holcombe Peter Cychulski Susan Naughton Seth Rouse - USN, great grandson of Marion Mersch Marie Deardorff Regina O’Keefe Pvt. Kenneth Ehrhardt, grandson of Martin and Mary Jean O’Leary Jim Dever Dan Olivett Medic Specialist Charles Humes, grandchild of Theresa Mabus Don Deuling Susan Ostrowski LCpl. USMC Kevin L. Kohout, grandson of Lucille Kohout Dawn Devaney Patricia Parrini Pfc Stephen Provost, grandson of Leo and Catherine Provost Geraldine DiVincenzo Jean Perkowitz Maj. Jeremy Glenz, U.S. Army, nephew of Rich and Carmen Miceli Tony Dolce Fred Perlini Tom Douglas Marcella Peterson Pfc. Ryan Korman, parishioner of Saint Alphonsus Jennie Estaban Robert Putman Srg. Tony Berkowitz, grandchild of Theresa Mabus Joan Fine Karen Ralston Lt. Col Michael B. Sheridan and Maj. Chiara Sheridan, U.S. Army, Heather Fischer Georgine Reynolds nephew and wife of the family of Anita Thomas Veronica Foloky RFK Maj. Christina M. Rudolph, U.S. Army Reserves, daughter of Tim Ford Mary Roseri Julianne Henington Carol Glab Rosa Elia Chavez Saenz Pfc Anthony Saladino, relative of the Biagini Family Rita Graham Julie Santoyo LCp1. Tim Haerr, USMC, great nephew of Joyce Patton Diane Grooznack Laura Schuerman Srg. William Bavetta, U.S. Army, nephew of Clemens and Debra Harriet Guban Lindsey Skogen Haskell James Gulyas Mark Steiner LCpl. Tiehg O’Leary, USMC, son of Tom and Bernadette O’Leary Liz Hardesty Pat Sumner Lt. Patrick Mitchell, USN, Son-in-law of Jean and Tom Dale Hay Donna Tadda Spiegelhalter Rev. Robert Heinz Natalie Tadda Chief Petty Officer, Matthew Lee, USN, Nephew of Patrick Lee John Hipelius Anita Thomas 1st Lt. Matthew Rowe, USN, nephew of Teresa Hays Tom Huene, Jr. Justin Thompson Spec. Zachary W. Reed, U.S.Army, grandson of Connie Reed Dennis Huff Brian Thurman
Daniel C. Hund Robin Tomaszewski Pam Jackstis Judy Tramel Kaye Janezic Barry Trump Add a Soldier / Update Rank / Remove from List Robert Karr Catherine Ward Terry King Doug Weber Contact Deana: Nancy Koelper Grace J. Youker Amy Kopp [email protected] 847-255-7452 x 131
~ Our Beloved Deceased ~
Edith Castil
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ACCW Vicariate 1 Faith & Friends Enrichment— Support for Loss of a Loved One— Join us for a Powerful Prayer Experience on Support and Counseling for anyone who has lost a loved one. Saturday, November 9 from 9:00am—10:00am. Grief and Loss Services at Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care ¨Are you busy? ¨ Are you a woman looking for a way to enrich offers one-on-one counseling, support groups and education for your prayer life? ¨ Are you seeking a small group prayer anyone who has lost a loved one. For more information visit community? ¨ Are you interested in meeting other women who www.RainbowHospice.org or call 847-653-3141 are seeking prayer opportunities? ¨ Are you interested in learning about the “Power of Prayer Toolkit” ? If you answered “yes” to 2 Joyful Again! Retreats for Widowed Men & Women— or more of these questions, join us for a morning of Faith and For upcoming Retreats and Workshops in your area please visit Friends Enrichment. Bring a friend or neighbor! www.joyfulagain.org or call 708-354-7211 Our Lady of the Lakes, St. Bede’s Campus, Coleman Hall 36455 N. Wilson RD, Ingleside, IL RSVP by November 8 to NAMI Support Group at St. Emily Parish— Sharon Pawula, [email protected] Family members of individuals living with mental health conditions are invited to the National Alliance on Mental Illness Veterans Day Mass at St. Peter’s Church— Family Support Group the second Tuesday of each month 7:00- The Notre Dame Club of Chicago’s Veterans Initiative 8:30pm 1400 E. Central Road in Mt. Prospect. Questions? Committee (VIC) invites you to attend the 3rd Annual Veterans Contact Mary Rose at 847-496-1415 Day Mass at St. Peter’s Church (110 W. Madison St., Chicago) Friday, November 11 at 1:15pm. Mass with conclude with the Chicago Behavioral Hospital in Des Plaines, IL— playing of Taps - light refreshments to follow. We remember all If you or someone you know is in a crisis and needs help, we are Veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country so that we available 24/7 at 844-756-8600. CBH provides a supportive, may live in peace and ultimately enjoy our religious freedom. compassionate and innovative environment of patient centered Thank you Veterans! Members of the Notre Dame Club of care for adolescents, adults and seniors. (Free Assessments) Chicago’s Veterans Initiative Committee will be available after ADD/ADHD, Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Grief & Loss, Mass to explain the purpose of VIC, and our mission to serve Suicidal Ideation, Anti-Social Disorder, Trauma, Self-Injury, Bi-Polar Disorder, Dual Diagnosis, School Refusal, Schizophrenia, Bullying, Teen Pregnancy. Veterans. Questions? Jerry at [email protected]
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