SS.

Cyril & Methodius Parish

608 Sobieski Street, Lemont, Illinois 60439

Parish Staff
Pastor
Rev. Lawrence Lisowski

Pastoral Ministry
Rev. Marcin Szczypula Associate Pastor Deacon Michael Ciciura Deacon Norbert Lesnieski

Education
Mrs. Shirley Tkachuk Parish School Principal Mrs. Trish Nickleski Sacramental Prep
Religious Education Coordinator

July 29, 2012 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Kim Zajec Religious Education Secretary

Liturgy Coordinator
Marietta Vargo

Music Ministry
Miroslawa Sojka-Topor Music Director

Youth Ministry
Michael Lundberg

Administration
Denise Duda Business Manager Lynn Bailey Assistant Business Manager Alicja Szczepanik Unity Coordinator Monika Bochenek Beth Rachwalski Peggy Sniegowski Ann Zajec Parish Secretaries Cheryle Long Debbie Grand Evening Receptionists Dennis Sepessy Facility Manager Kay Manning Bulletin Editor

Our Parish Mission Statement

We are a family of faith, entrusted with the gospel message of Jesus Christ. Rooted in a rich tradition of worship, service and prayer, we foster the unity and faith of this community. Enlivened by the Spirit, we share our gifts, talents and resources to bring about the Kingdom of God.

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All of Us - #557
Fr. Larry "Father, you're a lucky man." "Really?" I said in return. In the back of my mind I wondered why the guy would even say such a thing to me early in the morning. His comment caught me by surprise. "Yes, Father," the electrician said. "Before you go to bed tonight, if I were you, I would offer up a big prayer of thanksgiving to the Guy Upstairs for the several miracles He has sent you." "What do you mean?" I asked. He looked me straight in the eye and said, "This church should have burned down to the ground a long time ago. Do you know how bad the electrical wiring is in this building? There is a ton of old cloth wiring that goes back to when it was built in 1929. I havent seen something this bad in years. Then to prove his point, the electrician picked up a bundle of old wire off the floor that he had pulled from within the walls. He said, "Look at this, Father. See how the insulation crumbles in my hand, leaving the metal completely exposed?" Now I didnt take Electricity 101 in the seminary, but my gut feeling was telling me that what the electrician was showing me was not good. Then the electrician pushed it one step further. He raised the wad of wire close to my face and said, "Father, youve got to smell this. Take a good whiff." The bundle of wire smelled like an old cigarette ashtray. The kind you would find years ago in a smoky bingo parlor, piled high with burned-out butts from nervous gamblers. "Im telling you, Father, youre lucky this place is still standing. It could have easily gone up in flames. You okay, Father?" the electrician asked. "You look a little pale. "I'll be fine." I reassured him. After that news, I headed back to the rectory needing another cup of coffee. It would be a strong one, straight black.

As part of this phase of renovation of the church, and because of life and safety concerns and code requirements, the Archdiocese is requiring that we replace all the old cloth wiring in church at this time. Imagine painting our church and then watching it burn down. It already happened in 1928. This is the part of history that we don't want to repeat. We were fortunate to be able to catch it when we did. Thank you, Jesus. Also, with a second floor of scaffolding erected close to the ceiling, this has given us a really good opportunity to closely examine the eight glass chandeliers. All of them are in need of some repair because of cracks, missing pieces and broken panels. The pictures show their condition. This certainly is not something you can see when you are sitting in the pew below them some 30 feet away. Now is the time to fix the chandeliers, especially because we are so close to them with the scaffolding that we are using to paint the ceiling. We have great access to work on them. Moreover, the chandeliers are valuable works of art that need to be restored and preserved. It is estimated that they date back to the early 1900's. As part of the restoration, new light bulbs will be installed that have a life expectancy of 50 years. (Many of us won't be around to change them when they burn out.) Sometimes parishioners will take it upon themselves to donate to a particular item of a building restoration as part of their generosity and support of the parish. For example, in our church the stained glass windows and murals each have a name of a benefactor who donated them in memory of their family. If your family would like to make a specific donation to help with the added cost of restoring our chandeliers, please feel free to contact me. Notice Something Different? The gym walls have been painted over the summer which has given it a nice fresh look. We are grateful for our parishioners, Geno and Laura Sciacca, of the

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McLaughlin Painting Company, for tackling the project and working around our summer Mass schedule. Slowly, but Surely Many parishioners have asked how my dad is doing. Well, better each day. The pain in his back, from his fall in June, has greatly dissipated, which is a good sign that his body is healing. Through physical therapy, he is slowly getting stronger each day and becoming more mobile. It is a slow process. My dad has taught me how patience is truly a virtue. My brother Brian and I are hoping to have him return home soon. Brian lives with him on the north side of Chicago. The care that my dad has been given each day at the rehabilitation center at the Mother Teresa Home of Franciscan Village has been very good. I am sure there will be a part of him that wishes he could still stay there. Besides that, he has met some very nice people in a short time. Thank you to all who have sent their best wishes and prayers to my dad. It brightens his day and lifts his spirits. Thank you, as well, to the parishioners who have popped in on him to see how he is doing and share the good news about our parish. A Busy Summer Since the beginning of June, we have had nine funerals so far. We are blessed by the generosity of St. Alphonsus and St. Patrick parishes who have gone out of their way to accommodate us during the summer when our church has been closed for construction. Thank you, Fr. Brian Ardagh and Fr. Kurt Boras, and their staff in helping us out. The old saying is true. If you want to make God laugh, just tell Him what your plans are. Please remember in your prayers our recently departed: Sophie Grygus Tadeusz Budz Catherine Brohan Rodrigo Recio Deborah Buffa Patricia Heeg Marv Gonsiorowski Casimir Kluga Marguerite Bloom

Welcome to SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish

The Parish Staff of St. Cyrils welcomes all to our historic parish that has carried on the mission of Jesus since 1884.

Parish Information
Rectory:
608 Sobieski Street, Lemont, IL Denise Duda, Business Manager (630) 257-2776; (630) 257-9372 Fax email: rectory@stcyril.org website: www.stcyril.org 607 Sobieski Street, Lemont, IL Shirley Tkachuk, Principal (630) 257-6488; shirleyt@stcyril.org Trish Nickleski D.R.E. (630) 257-9314; religed@stcyril.org

School:

Religious Education:

Mass Schedule:
Saturday: Sunday: 7:00 AM & 5:30 PM 7:00, 8:30 (Polish), 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM (Polish) 5:00 PM (St. Patricks - English)

Special Masses:
Weekdays: Tuesday PM: First Friday: 7:00 AM 8:00 PM Polish 7:00, 9:00 AM (Fall) & 7:00 PM (Polish)

Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: 4:30 - 5:00 PM First Fridays: 5:00 - 6:30 PM Also available by appointment.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick:

Following the Monday morning 7:00 AM Mass.

Rectory Summer Hours: Each weekday the Rectory

will be closed between the hours of 12 PM-1 PM Monday through Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM Closed to 6:30 PM to 3:00 PM to 12:00 PM to 12:00 PM

Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord. And may the perpetual light shine upon them. Amen. .

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

By: Trish Nickleski, C.R.E.
Religious Education Registration Information for the 2012 / 2013 school year: For families already enrolled in the Religious Education Program, registrations were due by Friday, June 15th. Any returning family who did not turn in their registration by this date must now pay an increase in tuition of $50.00. The tuition prices increased as of June 15th. Any new families wishing to register for Religious Education classes can do so NOW. Registration materials can be found in the back of church or online at www.stcyril.org and then click on Religious Education and you will find the forms. For your information the following are requirements for the religious education program: 1. You must be a registered supporting parishioner to have a child in the religious education program. If you are not currently a registered parishioner and are planning on enrolling a student for the Fall please take care of registering for the parish now so it does not hold up your registration. 2. In order for your child to make their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in second grade they must complete first grade. 3. In order for your child to make their Confirmation in 8th grade they must complete grades 3 7. 4. If you are transferring from another religious education program I must have a transfer form from your old parish stating what grades your child has completed. 5. Everest Academy, Noonan Academy, Kingswood Academy, home schooled students and anyone else who attend a non-archdiocesan school who wish to make their First Holy Communion or Confirmation at St. Cyrils are required to register for the Religious Education Program for the second and eighth grade years. If you are a new family and you have any questions please feel free to call my office at 630-257-9314.

Dear Parents, It is hard to believe, but the very warm summer we have been experiencing is going by quickly, and we will soon be opening the school doors for another very busy year! We will have some new faces joining our staff, and I would like to introduce them to you at this time. I am very thankful for the parents, teachers, and other staff members who helped me with the interviewing process. Miss Kathryn Wagner will be teaching kindergarten. She is a recent graduate of St. Marys College in Notre Dame, Indiana. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a concentration in Reading Intervention and Exceptional Needs. Miss Kara Sedlack will be teaching our new Preschool. She has a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Special Education. Both Kara and Kathryn are excited about joining our school family.

This school year will find Mr. Bob Villasenor taking over the position of Athletic Director for our school. He and his wife are parishioners and both of his children graduated from our school. Bob and I will be meeting on a regular basis to make sure things go well for everyone involved with our athletic program. Welcome to all of our new staff members! I would also like to announce that Mr. Paul Smith will be serving as the Assistant Principal on a part-time basis beginning August 15th. He recently received his Masters Degree in Administration and is looking forward to the new challenge. Just a reminder..Registration Days will take place on Tuesday, August 7th from 6-8:30 PM and on Wednesday, August 8th from 9:00 AM-Noon. Mrs. S. Tkachuk, Principal

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Thank You to the 699 families who have supported our campaign with their pledge.
Those choosing to be acknowledged will be listed in our bulletin.

Stencil work, July 19, 2012

Our Faith, Our Gift, Our Home Capital Campaign Goal $1,000,000 Pledged $788,865

Our Faith, Our Gift, Our Home Capital Campaign Parish Pledge Confirmation
I/We wish to pledge a gift of: Total Amount of Gift or Pledge Amount enclosed Balance by May 2013
Method of Payment: Public Acknowledgment:

$ __________________ $ __________________ $ __________________

Frequency of Payments:

Single payment Installment payments

Check

Electronic Fund Transfer

I/We wish to be acknowledged

I/We wish to remain anonymous

Name(s) __________________________________________________

Parishioner Envelope #: _________________

Address _______________________________________________ City ______________________________________ State _________ Zip _______________

EFT Authorization: Name of Bank _______________________________ (9) Digit Routing Number: Name(s) on Account: ________________________________ Account Number: ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Type: Checking Savings

Phone _____________________

Email ____________________________

Signature _______________________________________________________________________________________________

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The Religious Education Program is in need of volunteers for the 2012/2013 school year. Catechists need to be 18 years old and catechist aides must be in high school. All adult volunteers must go through a background check and attend the Protecting Gods Children Workshop over the summer. The following positions are open: Monday Session: 5:30 until 7:00 pm Catechist for 3rd grade Catechist Aide for 6th grade Wednesday Session: 5:30 until 7:00 pm Catechist for 2nd and 5th grade Catechist Aide for 6th grade Training for Catechists is available through the Archdiocese of Chicago. Catechist aides will have a training session before classes start. Classes now closed are as follows: Sunday: 8th grade Monday: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th & 8th grades

School Supply Collection for our Sharing Parish St. Adalbert's Fr. Mike Michelini is grateful to be able to help his parishioners with the burden of school supplies through your generosity. Please donate any of the following items to fill the need for one child. ITEMS: Pens, erasers, crayons 16 or 24 count, glue sticks, rulers, loose leaf paper - wide rule, markers, folders, pencil case, single subject notebooks, yellow highlighter, Kleenex box - small, scissors Fiskars for kids, index cards and back packs. Please leave items in the back of the gym at any Mass you attend. Thank you for your generosity. We will be accepting donations until Sunday, August 26th.

Walk of Love - Build a Lasting Memory - Tribute Brick Reservations

SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish has a unique location on our historical and sacred parish grounds to remember those we love with the Walk of Love pathway leading to the entrance of our Church. You can inscribe names on paving bricks that will serve as a permanent message of thanksgiving and love. Reservation form and check may be mailed or dropped in the collection basket. Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________ Home Phone ______________________________ State ___________ Zip ____________

Daytime phone ____________________

Please reserve a 4 x 8 tribute brick for $200. I have enclosed a check payable to SS. Cyril & Methodius. I understand that the inscription on the tribute brick will read exactly as printed in the grid below. Inscription has a limit of 3 lines and 13 characters per line, including spaces.

Please note that bricks will be located randomly; we cannot request nor determine where any individual brick will be placed.

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Congratulations to

Congratulations to

Anna Klikuszowian & Andrzej Jagoda Married Saturday, July 21st, 2012

Mary Beth & Ray Rudis Married August 4, 1962 St. Symphorosa, Chicago, Illinois

Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching: Social Teaching and Formation of Conscience: Call to Family, Community and Participation-The person is not only sacred but also social. How we organize our societyin economics and politics, in law and policydirectly affects human dignity and the capacity of individuals to grow in community. Marriage and the family are the central social institutions that must be supported and strengthened, not undermined. We believe people have a right and a duty to participate in society, seeking together the common good and the well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable. Rights and Responsibilities-The Catholic tradition teaches that human dignity can be protected and a healthy community can be achieved only if human rights are protected and responsibilities are met. Therefore, every person has a fundamental right to life and a right to those things required for human decency. Corresponding to these rights are duties and responsibilitiesto one another, to our families, and to the larger society. ~all references from USCCB

Loving God, We thank You for the generous blessings You have bestowed upon Our Faith. May Your Spirit give us the vision to look into our hearts for inspiration, and in your honor, respond with our sacrifice, Our Gift. Help us as we care for this sacred and holy place, Our Home, where we come to offer you glory, praise and honor. Amen.

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Tri-Parish Anointing of the Sick

On Saturday, August 4, 2012, SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish will celebrate the Anointing of the Sick at the 11 AM Mass.

Angelica Carmen
Angelica graduated from Lemont High School in May. She was a member of National Honor Society and National English Honor Society. She was also active in Model United Nations, Student Council, Art Club and Foreign Language Club. Angelica has been very active in Youth Ministry all four years as well as Jr. High youth ministry in 6, 7th & 8th grades. She has attended almost every meeting and has been a great support to the youth minister over the years. She has served at PADS, Feed My Starving Children program and participated in the teen productions Song Of The Stable and Living Stations Of The Cross. Angelica also went on three Catholic HeartWork Camp mission trips, to St Louis, Chicago and Memphis. She went to Washington D.C. and marched in The March For Life. Angelica will be attending Loyola University in the fall majoring in nursing. Good Luck to you, Angelica, as you continue your life journey down many happy roads!

We extend an invitation to those in our Tri-Parish Family who feel that the Celebration of Anointing will provide help for them in sickness and aging of their bodies. In the past, the Anointing was done near the time of death. Theology today understands Anointing as the Sacrament of the sick rather that at the time of approaching death. The Anointing of the Sick is the prayer of Christ and His Church for the physical and spiritual health of the sick person. Who may be Anointed?

A sick person may be Anointed before he/she undergoes surgery, whether or not the surgery is serious. Persons with chronic illness. Older persons, even if they are not suffering from dangerous illness. Mentally disabled persons and chemically dependent persons. A sick child may be Anointed in order to be comforted and uplifted by the Sacrament.

College Connection
Lemont Tri-Parish Youth Ministry has introduced a new program called the College Connection. The program is designed to keep a connection to students leaving home and their parishes through mail that will be sent to them while they are away at school. Students will receive bulletins, care packages, prayers and other surprises sent to their mailboxes while away at school. To be a part of the program email Mike Lundberg (Tri-Parish youth minister) at lemontyouthm@sbcglobal.net with the name and school address of the student that would like to participate.

Following the Mass there will be a luncheon in the back of the gym. If you wish to participate in the Anointing of the Sick, Saturday, August 4th, please detach and return the form below to the rectory or the collection basket no later than Friday, July 27th. It is very important for us to have an accurate count for the meal. If you have any questions, please call (630) 257-2776.

Response for Participants Anointing of the Sick Saturday, August 4th at 11:00 AM Names(s): ____________________________________ ___________________________________________ Telephone : ___________________________________ I/we will attend the Mass: I/we will stay for the luncheon Number for lunch: _______ Please return this portion to the rectory or collection basket by Friday, July 27th.

Yes Yes

No No

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SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith Who Becomes a Catholic Today? Who are the people who join the Catholic Church today? You or someone you know may be in one of the following life situations:
i Young people who are engaged to

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Summer is waning and it is that time of year to consider becoming involved not just in activities required of you or your children but stretching your own faith. There are many ways to do this such as religious education, RCIA, Ministry of Care and now SPRED. The SPRED ministry not only gives you an opportunity to grow in your own faith but also to reach out to those more vulnerable and guide them as a friend so all grow in faith. It is a two track system: for every session with our friends, there is a session the week prior for those who volunteer. Getting involved so your faith matters is key. Celebrating that faith at a Sunday Mass becomes even more powerful. We need just a few more volunteers, men and women. We also want to know the parents of people with developmental and intellectual challenges, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and learning problems no matter their age of abilities who live in our parish. These parents and interested people are invited to a SPRED Informational Gathering on Tuesday, August 7th at 6:30 PM in our rectory. Training is offered to all who volunteer to make one comfortable in this unique program. The decision is yours. One does not need experience to become involved. SPRED is all about developing friendships. We especially welcome parents of children and teens because we have openings in the SPRED program for them.

marry Catholics want to share not only their lives and values, but also their faith.
i Young parents who are expecting

their first born or have children starting school often find that this is the time to join a faith community that will help them find God in their lives and establish moral values in their family.
i People who are baptized either in the Catholic faith or

another Christian religion, but were not brought up or educated in the religion. As the years go by, they may seek to return to their Christian roots.
i People from all backgrounds that are seeking God in

their liveslooking for answers to life and death questions. The Catholic Church offers great traditions of Scripture, the worship of God in vibrant liturgies, intellectual studies of theology, joyful celebrations through the Sacraments, care for the sick and the dying and love and hope for the poor of the world. How Does a Person Become Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a process by which the Catholic Church welcomes new members into its communal life. The RCIA is a living experience of the Church, and not just a series of classes which teach knowledge about the Church. Although there is instruction in the facts of the faith, instruction is but one part of a larger experience of knowing and sharing with other members of the Church. Who is RCIA for?

O God, in Whom we live and move, and have our being, grant us rain, in due abundance, that, being sufficiently helped with temporal, we may the more confidently seek after eternal gifts. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Prayer Source: Novena in Honor of St. Isidore: Patron Saint of Farmers

It is for non-Christian men and women; for Christians that are not Catholic; for Catholics who are baptized, but have no religious training. How Can I Join? The Catholic churches in Lemont work together in this experience. Contact Fr. Larry or Doreen at (630) 2572414 and watch the bulletins for further details. New Group Now Forming for Fall

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Margaret Frass Margie Dorothy Wesolowski Kathy Moran Margaret Finnegan Anna Van Orden Anna Zoltek Lebrenda Case Clara Povalish Frank Polli Florence Kazich Sandi Merlo Joseph Perry Delores Bromberek Eleanor Povalish Genevieve Barbagallo Delores Beltrami -Lucchini Marion Galante Nick Hernandez Stella Troc Rose Miller Jozef Kopinski Regina Madeja Victor Splitt Jim Bailey Marianne Danko Art Danko Pat Salerno Mrs. Hindo Lydia Assensi John LaSota Alexandria Stojanov Gerry Pytlewski Mari Cleary Maria Bobowski Micaela Martinez Susan Baley Joel Falco Jim Christmann Don Barcza Edmund Povalish Patrick Nickols Joanne Novak Louie Novak John E. Rutkowski Dan Mulligan Linda Palmer Rose Kureja Dennis Lucheon James Lapansky Vivian Hinson William Stenz Bob Smith Samuel Tavolino Valentine Slachetka Dr. Edward Matuga Sr. Joan-Marie Kryszak Carol Krajewski Edward Lisowski Michael Bromberek Lloyd Hoster

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Czym yje nasza parafia...

Sierpie
Miesi c Maryjny Zbli a si miesi c sierpie ktry jest po wi cony Matce Bo ej. Obchodzimy w nim a trzy wa ne wi ta zwi zane z Matk wi t : Wniebowzi cie Naj wi tszej Maryi Panny, rwnie nazywane wi tem Matki Bo ej Zielnej, Matki Bo ej Krlowej i Matki Bo ej Cz stochowskiej. Z tej okazji, przez ca Polsk , jak co roku, b d w droway pielgrzymki do Sanktuariw Maryjnych. Gwnym celem sierpniowych pielgrzymek jest Jasna Gra, gdzie swj tron ma Krlowa Polski Matka Bo a Cz stochowska.

Lucille Handorf Stanley Chrzanowsky Angie Knopinski Nathan S. McKenna Lottie Bylina James McNamara James Hanley Lillian Kuzak Kim Bromberek Lynn Porter Janet LaSota Eleanor Twardowski Betty Bolino Milda Praninskas Lucy Lejeaunesse Anne Orlowski Stephanie Langheld Sam Caruso Cheryl Povalish Dale Chappell Dolores Langheld Virginia Kozlowski Allen Govic Nancy Hoinacki Richard Cieski Deana Gozder Katherine Boyle Marie Kasl

Pielgrzymi

Miesi c trze wo ci Sierpie jest rwnie miesi cem wstrzemi liwo ci. Od wielu lat Ko ci w Polsce wzywa wiernych do podj cia abstynencji od napojw alkoholowych podczas miesi ca sierpie . Papie Jan Pawe II prosi nas: "Prosz , aby cie przeciwstawiali si wszystkiemu, co uwacza ludzkiej godno ci i poni a obyczaje zdrowego spoecze stwa, co czasem mo e a zagra a jego egzystencji i dobru wsplnemu".Nie b d my oboj tni na te sowa. Starajmy si w yciu codziennym dostrzega tych, ktrych dotyka nag alkoholizmu i im pomaga, szczeglnie poprzez modlitw . Niech ten miesi c b dzie dla nas okazj przez dobrowoln abstynencj do dokonywania wkadu w trze wo narodu. Alicja Szczepanik unity@stcyril.org

To add a name or have someone visit you in the hospital or in your home, please call us at (630) 257-2776.

Rectory summer hours beginning June 11th through August 10th:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30 AM6:30 PM Thursday 8:30 AM3 PM Friday 8:30 AM12 Noon Saturday 9:00 AM12 Noon Sunday Closed Closed each weekday from 12:00 PM1:00 PM

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Mass Intentions
Monday July 30th 7:00 AM = JOHN P. TASHARSKI (Anniv.) by Jackie Weirich & Family GODS BLESSING FOR CHARISA & JOE SCHARNAK by The Guzior Family Tuesday July 31st 7:00 AM = RUTH KORELC by Sandra, Richard & Beverly = JZEF BUDZ by The Szostak Family 8:00 PM (Polish) = MARIA I JZEF MIKO by Family = JOANNA LICHOSIT by Family Wednesday August 1st 7:00 AM = WILLIAM & HELEN MANKOWSKI by Their Children, Sallie & Richard = DEACON EMIL & BERNADETTE GEMBARA by Janice Weston Thursday August 2nd 7:00 AM = EDMUND R. BREZINSKI by His Wife & Son = ED & ROSE BREZINSKI by Family Friday August 3rd 7:00 AM ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY = JZEF BUDZ by The Skiba Family 7:00 PM (Polish) = MARIA WONTORCZYK by The Wontorczyk Family = CZESAW ZAGRANICZNY by Family Saturday August 4th 7:00 AM MOTHERS DAY NOVENA OF MASSES = CLARA GOSLAWSKI by Family & Friends 11:00 AM ANOINTING MASS 5:30 PM MARY BETH & RAY RUDIS (50th Wedding Anniv.) = ANDRZEJ BIZUB by Family Sunday August 5th 7:00 AM = DONALD HEEG by Bert & Helen Ercoli = FRANK SUAREZ, Sr. by Bo ena Mulica 8:30 AM (Polish) O ZDROWIE I BOGOSAWIE STWO BO E DLA RODZINY CHROBAK = JAN LASAK, JAN MAKA & EDYTA MAKA by Family 10:30 AM = MARGARET DASTYCH by The Altar & Rosary Society = WALERIA & ROMAN SLIWINSKI by Family 12:00 PM = ANN LABUDZIK by Her Family & Grandchildren = ALOJZ AUGUSTYN GI DLA by Magorzata Machaj 1:30 PM (Polish) = JAN & FRANCISZKA KARCZ by Christie Stoch = KAROLINA MATURLAK by The Maturlak Family

Over 365 Catholic Churches in Chicago carry cultural heritage, spiritual significance and artistic glory. Enjoy a mini-pilgrimage in the old Chicago neighborhoods, alive in worship and revitalize your vision of life. Tour includes professionally guided visit to three churches, guided art, architecture and history explanations with time for observation, exploration and prayer. Wednesday, September 12, 2012 8:45 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Board bus at SS. Cyril & Methodius St. Alphonsus St. Mary of the Angels Holy Name Cathedral (for Mass) Lunch at Pauline Books & Media (provided by the Altar & Rosary Society) 2:30 PM Return to SS. Cyril & Methodius Tickets: $40 Adults, $38 Seniors, $20 Youth (maximum of 57 spaces) Contact Rose Wilczewski of the Altar & Rosary Society for reservations (815) 257-0367 or rsablels@att.net

White Sox vs. Detroit

Come one, come all! Join Franciscan Village for a White Sox Fundraiser. The game is on Thursday, September 13th at 7:10 PM. Pass the word to your family and friends the more the merrier! Proceeds will be used to purchase furniture for the common areas of Franciscan Village. Tickets are $40 for lower box seats. To reserve and purchase tickets, please contact Dorothy Harris @ 630-243-3435 or by email: dharris@franciscancommunities.com.

Front Cover:
Feeding of the Five Thousand (detail) Stained Glass St. Andrews Church, Village of Aldringham, Suffolk, England

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Upcoming Events:
Saturday, August 4th: Anointing Mass & Reception, 11 AM, Gym Monday, August 6th: Board of Specified Jurisdiction Mtg., 6:30 PM, FSH Tuesday, August 7th: School Registration, 6 PM 8:30 PM School Lobby SPRED Mtg., 7 PM, Rectory Wednesday, August 8th: School Registration, 9 AM-12 PM, School Lobby

Devotions:
Tuesday, July 31st: Weekly devotions at 7 PM which consist of the Rosary, Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, Pro Life Prayers, Benediction and Sacrament of Reconciliation. After devotions, a Mass in Polish will be celebrated at 8 PM. First Friday, August 3rd: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 7 AM Mass until Polish First Friday Mass at 7 PM. First Saturday, August 4th: Rosary after 7 AM Mass, Polish Novena at 7 PM.

Please pray for

We ask you to please keep in your prayers the following parishioners who are on active duty in the military:

Bogumila Bielanska, Sgt.; LCPL Matthew Gill; Josh McManus, USMC; Stephan Staniulis, USMC, Gunnery Sergeant; LCPL Robert Stasiak; Don Tabron, CWO 5, US Army; George T. Burke, Staff Sergeant, USMC, Iraq; LCPL Cassie Leja, USMC, Iraq; Matthew Waugh, USMC, LCPL, Afghanistan; Capt. Catherine R. Chappell, Afghanistan, (C130 Pilot), U.S. Air Force; Frank Romanowski, Army Combat Medic; Mark Zajac, U. S. Navy; Keith Zajac, U.S. Navy; LCPL David Ehle, USMC; Jason Hoster, Sergeant National Guard, Kuwait.

Anna Bielanska & Christopher Briden Laura Zettergren & Dave Walters

Electronic Fund Transfer

Electronic Fund Transfer, (EFT), is the process of automatically having your contribution offering transferred from your checking or saving account to St. Cyrils account. What will EFT do for you? No more check writing No more looking for the correct currency Automated record keeping

Parish Contributions July 21st & 22nd , 2012

Envelopes Childrens envelopes Electronic Fund (weekly) Total 682 50 63 $ 11,550 67 1,119 12,736

682 envelopes plus weekly EFT donations represent 30% of our Parishioners. Your donations help meet our immediate needs, repairs and improvements. We sincerely appreciate your generosity.
Currently, Electronic Fund Transfers are being used by 62 families on a weekly basis and 110 families on a monthly basis. For July 2012, monthly electronic donations amounted to $7,001

Once you have signed up for Electronic Fund Transfer you will no longer need envelopes except for special second collections. If your financial situation changes, you may change or stop your payment at any time by calling the parish office. To sign up for Electronic Fund Transfer, complete the request for an EFT form. Return the completed form by mail or place it in the collection basket marked ATTN: Annie. You will be sent an EFT form with more information about the EFT process. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Annie at (630) 2572776.

Electronic Fund Transfer Request Form

Name: __________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ City/ST/Zip: _____________________________________ Phone:_____________________ Envelope Number _____

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SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith

July 29, 2012

Liturgical Ministers Weekend Schedule

August 4th & 5th 5:30 PM English Mass Celebrant
Fr. Lisowski

Lectors
N. Johnson R. Suchecki

Eucharistic Ministers Host Cup

C. Ptacek R. Schmidt J. Doyle J. Kalkowski D. Baranoski C. Diaz K. Hejna K. Hejna A. Cieslinski L. Harbison N. Rogers M. Krupa Deacon Ciciura R. Wilczewski J. Wilczewski A. Rimbo J. Koziol S. Stoffels T. Nickleski D. Bibly D. Ciciura M. Rudis T. Ziebell Deacon Lesnieski T. Kadelak S. Kadelak J. Bronner C. Olson D. Olson N. Schneider M. Dapkus J. Blickhahn M. Laskowski G. Galassi T. Karpiesiuk H. Nowak

Altar Servers
Claudia S. Joe P.

Fr. Lisowski w/ 7:00 AM Deacon English Mass Lesnieski

A. Wozniak K. Shannon W. Zelek A. Szudzinski H. Tomala M. Martello

Steven I. Thomas I. Jennifer L. Michal C. Piotr C. Jason R. Christina T.

8:30 AM Polish Mass 10:30 AM English Mass 12:00 Noon English Mass 1:30 PM Polish Mass 5:00 PM St. Patrick

Fr. Szczypula

Fr. Lisowski

Fr. Lucas

C. Korte M. Szaflarski

Frank G. Spenser B.

Fr. Szczypula

M. Sniezko M. Predki

Michael S. Paul S. Peter S.

Fr. Lisowski