St. Pius X Catholic Community MAY 7, 2017 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Congratulations to Fr. George Ziêba, C.R. on the 25th Anniversary of your Ordination to the Priesthood Thank you for being a loving shepherd of God’s flock! 1025 E. Madison Street Lombard, IL 60148 630-627-4526 www.stpiuslombard.org W T S. P X C C 1025 E. M S ■ L, IL 60148 [email protected] www.stpiuslombard.org D J S C R MISSION STATEMENT We the people of St. Pius X Church, a faith community in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, accept the challenge to restore all things in Christ through the use of our gifts and ministry. Guided by the Father, nourished by the Eucharist, and inspired by the Holy Spirit we embrace all through our commitment to worship, education, service, and stewardship. LEMA DE NUESTRA MISIÓN Nosotros las personas de la Iglesia de San Pío X, una comunidad de fe Católica de la Diócesis de Joliet, Illinois, aceptamos los desafíos de restaurar todas las cosas en Cristo, por medio de nuestros talentos y ministerios. Guiados por el Padre, nutridos por la Eucaristía, e inspirados por el Espíritu Santo; unidos y comprometidos todos nosotros por medio de nuestros dones, educación y servicio. Pastor: Business Manager: John Matyasik Father George Zieba, CR Administrative Assistant: Donna Cooper Deacons: Parish Secretary: Pam Matyasik John Chan, Armando Herrera, Ron Knecht, Larry Lissak, Tom Rachubinski Maintenance Director: Sallie McGinn Hispanic Ministry Pastoral Assistant: Pastoral Council, Chair: Betty Kramer Fr. Firmo Mantovani, CS Finance Council, Chair: Frank Enda School Principal: Daniel Flaherty Stewardship Council, Chair: Leanne Newman Assistant Principal: Toni Miller Parish Office: 630-627-4526 Faith Formation Team: Fax: 630-495-5926 Elizabeth Becerra, Laura Mora, Mark Restaino [email protected] Youth Ministry - Director: Mark Restaino Faith Formation: 630-627-1551 Music Ministry - Director: Kirsten Currie [email protected] Hispanic Ministry - Coordinator: Laura Mora School: 630-627-2353 Hispanic Ministry Faith Formation Director: Fax: 630-627-1810 [email protected] Abraham Rodriguez www.stpiuslombard.org PAGE 2 IMPORTANT TO KNOW PARISH OFFICE HOURS MASSES Monday through Thursday Saturday: 5:00 PM Anticipation of Sunday 9:00 AM—12:30 PM; 1:00 PM—4:00 PM Misa en Español: Sábado 7 PM Friday: 9:00 AM—12:30 PM; 1:00 PM—3:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:30 AM Holy Days: see previous Sunday Bulletin NEW PARISHIONERS Weekdays: 8:30 AM Monday through Friday Welcome! You are invited to come to or call the Parish Saturday: 8:30 AM First Saturday of each month Office to register. Forms are also available on the website. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 PM or by appointment. If you are interested in one of our many ministries or wish to volunteer time or talent, please contact the Parish Office or see our website for more details. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first PRAYER INTENTIONS Sunday at the 11:30 AM Mass. (10:00 am during If you have a prayer intention that you would like the Summer) Baptisms are not normally celebrated during parish to pray for, write it in the Book of Prayer in Lent. Parent preparation is required. The parent Church. meeting for Baptism is generally on the first Monday of BULLETIN ARTICLES the month at 7:00 PM. Please call the Parish Office for Due ten days prior to bulletin date. Attach Word file to more information (630-627-4526). email and send to [email protected]. Please put a contact name and phone number on each article SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE indicating the date(s) you would like the article to run. Please call the Parish Office at least 6 months before Every effort will be made to see that your request is your desired wedding date, to check availability. granted. As a general rule, we encourage using “bulletin space” instead of a separate insert whenever possible—– this saves the cost of printing. The following guidelines FUNERALS should be observed if an insert is necessary:A proposed Arrangements should be made at the Parish Office before publication in the newspaper. insert must be submitted for approval prior to bulletin insertion weekend. Approved inserts must be delivered by Thursday to the Parish Office. SICK CALLS Homebound because of sickness or age, please call the Pregnant? Confused? Need Help? Please call Waterleaf Women’s Services at 888-98WE HELP. Parish Office (630-627-4526) to arrange a visit with a Minister of Care or a priest. Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life: SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK www.vocations.com or call 815-221-6171. Please call the Parish Office for arrangements. Support Serra Vocations at the monthly Vocation Mass and dinner at St. Michael Parish in Wheaton. Because of HIPAA Privacy regulations, hospitals can no Please call 630-947-5672 for information. longer contact the parish. If you are hospitalized and would like a priest or minister from St. Pius X to visit or Reporting Sexual Abuse: Anyone who has reasonable have your name added to the Prayers of the Faithful, your family should notify the Parish Office. cause to suspect the sexual abuse of a minor by a member of the clergy or other Church personnel is urged to report INFORMATION ABOUT the matter immediately. To inform the Diocese of Joliet, OUR CATHOLIC FAITH call Molly Fara, Director of Child and Youth Protection at For questions and instruction in the faith or to become a 815-221-6116 or write the Diocese of Joliet, 16555 part of the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation of Weber Road, Crest Hill, IL. Contact DCFS at Adults), call the Parish Office. 1-800-252-2873 or call the local County States Attorney. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ASSISTANCE FREE ministry to traveling Catholics. AND PANTRY HOURS For nationwide Mass times and locations: Monday & Friday, 9:30 am-11:30 am -Martha Room www.Masstimes.org. or parishesonline.com Wednesday, 10:00-11:30 am-Martha Room Information: 630-300-4353 May 7, 2017 PAGE 3 LITURGICAL NEWS Liturgical Calendar St. Pius X Prayer Chapel The Prayer Chapel is open Sunday through Monday May 8-Easter Weekday Friday evenings, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Please come Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 8:30 am Adam Keeffe by Peterson Family and adore Him. Use Door #8 on east side of Bernice Gall by son church building. Would you like to sign up for an hour per week in the Prayer Chapel? Please Tuesday May 9-Easter Weekday contact our leaders to pledge your hour. Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 8:30 am Lucille Grass by Loretta Grass Deceased members of the Joseph Lennon family Sunday Estelle Soger 630-738-2255 by the Streicher family Monday Linda Chan 630-202-2489 Wednesday May 10-Saint Damien de Veuster Tuesday Michelle LoCoco 630-567-0373 Acts 12:24 -- 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Wednesday John Chan 630-202-2943 8:30 am Adam & Bernice Maciola by Judi Brockmeyer Thursday Ceil D’Acquisto 630-627-9472 (Grade School Mass) Friday Carol Gawenda 630-833-3211 Thursday May 11-Easter Weekday Rosary/Prayer/Benediction-Wednesday 8 pm Prayer Chapel Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 8:30 am Patrick Bennett by family Rosary for Vocations Friday May 12-Saints Nereus and Achilleus Pray for Vocations Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Our Cluster, Our Diocese—All need more Priests, 8:30 am Katherine Cashmore by Jerry Palm Religious, Sacramental Marriages, and Singles Saturday May 13-Our Lady of Fatima devoted to Christ. Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 It all begins with Prayer. 10:00 am Misa en español—Primera Comunion What better way than to pray a Rosary to Mary for 1:00 pm Misa en español—Primera Comunion increased vocations. 3:30-4:30 pm Reconciliation Join us for a Rosary for vocations every Sunday at 7:30 pm in the Church. Enter by the Adoration door #8. Vigil—Fifth Sunday of Easter 5:00 pm Don Tenkash (anniv.) by family 7:00 pm Misa en español Sunday May 14—(Mothers’ Day) Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am — For All Mothers TOTUS TUUS Summer Program July 22-28, 2017 Totus Tuus is a fun and energetic Catholic youth program taught by seminarians and college students throughout the Diocese of Joliet. From catechetical sessions, Sacraments, and Mass to songs, games and skits - your child is sure to have fun while learning more about their faith! the following parishioners and friends who are ill: Entering Grades 1-6 Entering Grades 7-12 Monday – Friday Sunday - Thursday Mark Furjanic Elizabeth McNicholas 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Dolores Pflum McKenna Tyszkiewicz Cost: $25 Cost: $10 Mary Commare Michael Crosse, Sr. Family Rate: $70 for 3 or more children grades 1-6 Frank Cvach Candace Dennis Registration form is available on website. Paul Pignatelli Linda Cygan Edward Styka Eero Turen For more information please contact Elizabeth Becerra: John Shoffner Caitlin Cohrs [email protected] 630-627-4526 X212 www.stpiuslombard.org PAGE 4 New Evangelization Ministry May is the Month of Mary May is usually a month where we make special efforts to honor our Blessed Mother.