Cardinal Blasé J. Cupich THE MOST HOLY BODY Archbishop of Chicago & BLOOD OF CHRIST Most Reverend Andrew Peter Wypych JUNE 18, 2017 Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago St. Christopher Parish Information Parish Office— 708-388-8190 4130 W. 147th Street—Midlothian, Il 60445 Fax 708-388-0072 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.stchristopherparish.com Parish Office Hours Monday—Thursday 9:00AM—7:00PM Friday 9:00AM—4:00PM Saturday 9:00AM—1:00PM Sunday 9:00AM—1:00PM Parish Staff Fr. Kris Paluch, Pastor Deacon Joseph Brady, Retired Deacon Michael Smith Denise Blackstone, Business Manager Phil & Amy Switalski, Music Ministry Directors MASS SCHEDULE John McNichols, Youth Ministry Coordinator Youth Ministry Web Site: stchristopherym.com Monday thru Saturday 8:30AM Parish Secretaries Saturday: 5:30PM (Vigil) Patricia Powers—Bulletin Editor Barbara Novick Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:00AM St. Christopher School—708-385-8776 Holy Days: Check Bulletin Calendar for time 14611 S. Keeler—Midlothian, Il 60445 Fax: 708-385-8102-Web Site: www.stchrisschool.org ROSARY School E-Mail address: [email protected] The Rosary is prayed after 8:30AM Mass every morning Carol Pretkelis, Administrator Monday through Saturday. Julieanne Krahn, School Secretary EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Religious Education—708-388-4040 Monday—Saturday 7:25—8:25AM 14611 S. Keeler—Rm 21 of the School Religious Ed Web Site: www.stchrisre.com SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Reconciliation Room at Front West Vestibule or by St. Christopher Ministers of Care will bring Communion appointment at the Parish Office to the hospitalized and homebound. If you, a family Saturdays: 4:00—5:00PM member or a friend is in need of a visit, please contact the Parish Office at 708-388-8190. MARRIAGES Please make wedding arrangements through a Priest or Convent—708-388-0185 4130 W. 147th Street Deacon at least 4 months prior to the wedding. Alumni Web Page—www.stchrisalumni.org Fiesta Email—[email protected] BAPTISMS Athletic Association Web Page—stchrissports.com Each Sunday of the month at 12:15PM. Arrangements for Maintenance—708-371-2082 Charlie Bostrom, 14611 Keeler parents and godparents may be made by phoning the Parish St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry—708-371-4621 Office—708-388-8190 Today is a day to ponder again the mystery of the real presence of Christ. In some ways Holy Thursday is like that too. On that day we remember the Last Supper, the institution of the Eucharist and the priesthood. Today we take time to think of what the gift of the real presence of Christ means for the Church. We know and believe that Christ is truly present in the Eucharist. We know that when we partake of the Eucharist we are partaking in the divine life of Christ. The great prayer, the central prayer, of the Church is the Mass. It is in the Mass that we recreate the paschal mystery of the Last Supper, Death and Resurrection of the Lord and then share in this mystery by taking the Paschal Lamb within us. Every Mass is a battle for the Kingdom which we participate in through our determination to live the Eucharist we receive, our determination to be Christlike. All the liturgical enhancements to our celebrations are wonderful, but none of them surpass the wonder of Jesus Christ, present in every Eucharist. We have so much to be thankful for. Christ lives among us in the Eucharist and His people. He has given us everything we need to attain everlasting life. Because we have so much to thank God for we ask Him to show us how to make a return to Him… Pastor’s announcements: 1. We welcome Fr. John Sagaya from India. You know him from his previous visits to our parish. The last time he was here was 6 years ago. I’ve heard a lot of good things about him but never had a chance to meet him. He bought a ticket a couple of times in the past to come here, but he had to cancel it because of some other last minute assignments. I bought a ticket to India three years ago to visit Fr. John, but I also had to cancel it when our school was in trouble and we had to work on a campaign. But finally he was able to come and I had a chance to meet him. We wish him well and are happy to have him with us at least for a few days. Please keep him in your prayers. 2. Brother Rice High School is proud to announce that Jacob Munoz has earned recognition for his academic excellence during the recently concluded quarter/semester (High Honors Honor Roll). Congratulations! Happy Father’s Day! Fiesta Grand Raffle FIESTA Grand Raffle tickets are out for sale. Tickets are $20.00 each. The Grand Prize is $15,000.00. That’s a 750% return on your investment! Makes you want to invest in more than just one…… Every Monday, starting June 19, 2017 an early bird winner will be pulled for extra prizes. If you did not get your tickets in the mail; or if you need more tickets to sell to your family and friends, please call the Parish Office or send us an email at [email protected]. Or you can even reach out to us on Facebook @StChristopherFiesta2017. “Notes” from Phil & Amy HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING AT What’s Corpus Christi? ST. CHRISTOPHER IN THE WEEK AHEAD: Well today’s feast is also known by its Latin name Corpus Christi; Body and June 18 Sun. Happy Father’s Day Blood of Christ. Our full title today is The 7:30 AM [CH] Mass Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. This feast dates back to the fourteenth century and is 9:30 AM [CH] Mass highly connected to Holy Thursday. Its purpose is to celebrate 11:00 AM [CH] Mass the institution of the Eucharist. During Holy Week, in particular 12:00 PM [Unit-D#38] Reception for Fr. John Holy Thursday, the feast would be hindered of a proper after 11AM Mass celebration. So this feast was established and is celebrated on the Thursday or Sunday after Trinity Sunday, that’s today. There June 19 Mon. NO BINGO (Gym Floor being redone) was development of worship and devotion to the Blessed Eucharist during the Middle Ages and to a revelation to 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM[C,K] Catholic Charities St. Juliana of Liege where it was first celebrated as a local feast; June 20 Tues. Dinner in 1264 it was extended to the Universal Church. 7:00 PM[Unit-D #37] Mid. Baseball Mtg. Does anybody recall processions from this feast? And 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM[Unit-D#37] Al-Anon June 21 Wed. carried canopy? I remember the canopy and the procession since Meeting being quite young at St. Simon. I played the organ in front on the Mary side of the altar and off in the corner against the walls 6:30 PM [Mary’s Garden] Pray the Rosary on the St. Joseph’s side of the church was the rolled up poles and June 22 Thur. 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM[Unit-D #37] TOPS canopy, as a kid I knew it was for something very special. When the procession took place it was outdoors and a Host consecrated 7:00 PM [Unit-D#35] CRHP Women’s Mtg. during the Mass was placed in the beautiful monstrance and June 23 Fri. Happy Friday! carried with incense under the canopy. Outdoor processions went to multiple stations where Eucharistic blessings were given. June 24 Sat. 5:30 PM [CH] Mass How’s that for a little history? I must say I know the processions June 25 Sun. 7:30 AM [CH] Mass were supposed to be outdoors but Amy and I both remember canopy processions taking place in our churches as well. 9:30 AM [CH] Mass So, on this feast we give special thanks and praise to 11:00 AM [CH] Mass God for this gift of His Body and Blood that Christ left us at the Last Supper. This (procession and day) is the living Memorial of His Passion, Death, and Resurrection, which brings us its School Office Summer Hours sacrificial and saving power at the end of time. This is the great Sacrament. To participate in the Eucharist is to experience The St. Christopher School Office will be open on Christ among us. This is the food that gives us union with Jesus and strength to go out into the world. Here’s a quote from Tuesday and Thursday’s from June 13th to July 31st St. John Chrysotom. “Do you want to honor Christ’s body? from 8:30AM to 12:30PM. The office will be Then…do not honor him here in church by wearing silk, while closed on July 4th. From August 1st to August you neglect him outside the church where he is cold and naked.” 11th, the school office will be open Monday And, Happy Father’s Day! There’s a song of Vine and through Thursday from 8:30AM to 12:30PM. Branches that intertwines this feast and connects in many ways with Father’s Day. And, Happy Summer! My related song Evening hours will be by appointment. To contact thought “For the Beauty of the Earth”; it speaks of great love – the school office please call (708) 385-8776, ex. 10 “Brother, sister, parent child (vs. 3). And, Hello Fr. John and or 12. Welcome! Peace, Phil & Amy “Notes” from Phil & Amy (continued), Here’s a look at next Sunday’s Scripture…The Entrance Antiphon: The Lord is the strength of his people, a saving refuge Lord; and you also will testify.