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

August 5, 2012 18th 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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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 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

Minister of Music: Mira Sojka-Topor musicmin@stcyril.org (630) 257-0100 Liturgy Marietta Vargo, liturgy@stcyril.org Coordinator: (630) 257-5806 Youth Minister: Michael Lundberg lemontyouthm@sbcglobal.net (630) 257-2414 Dr. Jolanta Tatara, Principal www.polschool.com (630) 669-9058 Peggy Sniegowski (630) 257-2776 secretary@stcyril.org Carol Mierendorf (630) 257-2776 Melissa Krawczyk, President 2012/2013 bulletin@stcyril.org helpinghands@stcyril.org

School:

Polish School:

Religious Education:

Secretary: Minister of Care: Parish Council:

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)

Bulletin:
Helping Hands:

New Parishioners:
Please fill out the registration forms on the welcoming table in the back of Church and place them in the registration box. A member of the welcoming committee will contact each new parishioner.

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

Baptisms:
Parents need to be registered, active parishioners prior to arranging a Baptism at St. Cyrils. If this is a firstborn child, the parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptismal Preparation Class. Both sponsors should be adults and one an active, practicing Catholic.

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

Marriage:
The bride or groom must be a registered, active parishioner of SS. Cyril & Methodius for a minimum of six months before scheduling a wedding date. Arrangements are to be made with the priest at least six months before the wedding. A Marriage Preparation Program is a requirement of the Archdiocese. To schedule a wedding, please contact the rectory office. Due to renovations to the interior of our church, wedding reservations during the months of June, July, and August of 2012 are not being scheduled at St. Cyrils. Our priests and staff are working closely with our neighboring parishes, St. Alphonsus and St. Patrick, to accommodate our parishioners. For more information and assistance, please call the rectory.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick:

Following the Monday morning 7:00 AM Mass.

Rectory Summer Office 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

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shelves can be stocked with food, but we hear the voice inside us say, "There is nothing here to eat." Our relationship with Jesus is special because it is life-giving. His gospel message helps us to see what are truly the important things in life. May the Eucharist we receive today spiritually feed the deepest hungers of our heart. A Fresh Look You may have noticed that we recently had three of our parking lots sealcoated and restriped in the past couple of weeks. We appreciate the help of Jay Land, our parishioner, who was able to organize and complete the work. The timing was perfect, between the Block Party and the start of school. A Special Bequest Our parish recently received a special bequest from the estate of Carl Frisco, who along with his wife, Josephine, were parishioners of St. Cyril's. The bequest of $10,000 will be applied to our current capital campaign. I am grateful for Donna Brown, Carl's niece, who handled the distributions of her family's estate. I had the opportunity to show her the work that we are doing on the inside of our church. This is truly an exciting time for our parish as we anticipate returning to church for our primary place of worship later this month. A Postcard from Fr. Marcin Fr. Marcin has been traveling on vacation with his sister, Annette, and niece, Nicole. They were able to drive down to Florida and see Mickey Mouse in Disney World along with a few elephants in Busch Gardens. It looks like the next stop might be the circus!

Congratulations to Mary Beth & Ray Rudis who celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this weekend. They were married at St. Symphorosa parish on the south side of Chicago by Midway airport. Ray and Mary Beth have lived in Lemont since 1966 and have been actively involved in the life of our parish. They can tell you a lot of interesting stories about St. Cyril's from the past. Ray and Mary Beths anniversary reminds me how faith is an important ingredient to a happy and successful marriage. They attend Mass together practically every day. (Once in a while Mary Beth will gently correct Ray if he slips and uses one of the old responses to the New Roman Missal, like "And also with you." It is cute to see them interact this way in church.) Here is an interesting statistic. Do you know that the divorce rate for married couples who practice their faith on regular basis is only 2%. It seems to show that spirituality, prayer and worship is a great resource and support to the vocation of marriage. When I look around the church on Sunday and see the families that are present for Mass, it is obvious that many couples have good and rewarding marriages. My prayer for Ray and Mary Beth is that their years together be filled with health, happiness and peace. What Are You Hungry For? In today's gospel we once again hear some powerful words from Jesus that remind us of what we receive when we come to the Eucharist. Jesus says to his followers, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst." Many times in life we chase after those things that we think will bring us lasting joy and happiness. However, after a while, the charm and excitement wears off, and we are left feeling unfulfilled and empty, looking for something more in life. It's like those times we stand in front of the refrigerator with the door wide open looking for something to eat and we do not know what we want. The

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

By: Trish Nickleski, C.R.E.
Religious Education Registration Information for the 2012/2013 school year: Any new families wishing to register for Religious Education classes can do so NOW! Registration materials can be found in the back of the gym or you can go online to our website www.stcyril.org and pull off the forms from there. Classes are beginning to fill up so please return your registration in a timely fashion so that you get the day and time you would like. If you are a new family and you have any questions, please feel free to call my office at (630) 257-9314. Classes currently closed are: Sunday: 2nd & 8th grade Monday: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th & 8th grades As you can see from the list below, we are still in need of staff for the upcoming school year for RE which is fast approaching. Please consider volunteering for the program. The young people of our parish need you and I hope you will consider sharing your faith with them each week during the school year. I am sure there are parishioners who would consider sharing their faith with the young people of our parish each week so please give me a call at (630) 257-9314 and volunteer to become a catechist or aide.

SS. Cyril & Methodius School Registration Days! For: School families who have not yet returned their registration materials and any new families who are interested in registering for the new school year When: Tuesday, August 7th from 6-8:30 PM Wednesday, August 8th from 9-Noon Please join us in the school lobby. Representatives will be available to answer questions, process all of your paperwork and accept payments. Uniform recycling will also be available! Our school office will be open this week Monday through Thursday from 9AM to Noon. Mrs. S. Tkachuk, Principal School Supply Collection for our Sharing Parish St. Adalbert's

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 5th grade Catechist Aide for 3rd and 6th grade Wednesday Session: 5:30 until 7:00 pm Catechist for 2nd and 5th grade Training for Catechists is available through the Archdiocese of Chicago. Catechist aides will have a training session before classes start.

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.

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Thank You to the 700 families who have supported our campaign with their pledge.
Those choosing to be acknowledged will be listed in our bulletin.

Dome ceiling painting nearing completion, July 27, 2012

Our Faith, Our Gift, Our Home Capital Campaign Goal $1,000,000 Pledged $798,865

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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Abide In Me, a grass roots, notfor-profit organization, invites you to attend Celebrate Me Home, a benefit to foster independence, cultivate community and make dreams come true for adult women with disabilities. All proceeds will support the purchase, adaptation and maintenance of an all-accessible small group home. The fun-filled event will take place Saturday, September 8th at 115 Bourbon Street (3359 W. 115th Street, Merrionette Park) from 3-8 PM and will feature live entertainment, a silent auction, split the pot and balloon raffles and a grand raffle drawing for prizes totaling $2,500. Dinner, dessert, beer, wine and pop included in ticket price ($30 adults, $15 children under 12). For more information, to purchase tickets (also available at the door), or to donate to the cause please visit the benefit website at www.celebratemehomebenefit.com.

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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Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching: Social Teaching and Formation of Conscience: Option for the Poor and Vulnerable-The basic moral test of a society is how our most vulnerable members are faring. In a society marred by deepening divisions between rich and poor, our tradition recalls the story of the Last Judgment (Mt 25:31-46) and instructs us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first. The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers-The economy must serve people, not the other way around. Work is more than a way to make a living; it is a form of continuing participation in Gods creation. If the dignity of work is to be protected, then the basic rights of workers must be respectedthe right to productive work, to decent and fair wages, to the organization and joining of unions, to private property and to economic initiative. ~all references from USCCB

Congratulations to

Nicole Manna & Mario Pastore Married Saturday, July 28th, 2012

Lemont Parishes Respect Life Ministry

St. Alphonsus, SS. Cyril & Methodius, St. James, St. Patrick

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.

Knowledge and Prayer Services 2012 at Our Lady of the Woods Wednesday, August 15 Feast of the Assumption. Rev. Michael Foley will speak on the Spirituality of Respect Life, at approximately 8 PM (immediately following the 7 PM Mass) Wednesday, August 22nd Margie and Peter Breen discuss the impact of recent the Supreme Court decision and other legal issues concerning the HHS mandates and the Affordable Health Care Act. 7 PM in the St. Cecilia Room.

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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. 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? 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

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.

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Block Party, July 20, 2012

Photos courtesy of Laurie Groselak

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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...

Wniebowzi cie Naj wi tszej Maryi Panny W rod 15 sierpnia przypada wi to Wniebowzi cia Naj wi tszej Maryi Panny. Msza wi ta w j zyku polskim b dzie odprawiona o godzinie 11:30 AM i o 7:30 PM. Wniebowzi cie Naj wi tszej Maryi Panny jest jednym z ko cielnych wi t nakazanych (obecno na Mszy wi tej jest obowi zkowa) i jest obchodzone w Ko ciele Katolickim na caym wiecie. wi to Wniebowzi cia wi e si z wiar Chrze cijan, e Matka Boska nie umara mierci naturaln lecz zostaa wzi ta do nieba. W Polsce wi to Wniebowzi cia zwane jest tak e wi tem Matki Bo ej Zielnej i cz sto aczone jest ze wi tem plonw. Bardzo popularnym zwyczajem byo i w niektrych miejscowo ciach nadal jest, wi cenie i skadanie darw z zi, zb , warzyw czy kwiatw. Po wi cone plony trzyma si w domu co ma zapewni bezpiecze stwo i harmoni ogniska domowego.

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

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

Podzi kowania Dzi kujemy bardzo ks. dr Leonowi Salamonowi za jego pomoc przy naszej parafii podczas nieobecno ci ks. Marcina. Cieszymy si e poraz kolejny mogli my na niego liczy i mamy nadziej e jeszcze nie raz nas odwiedzi. Nabo e stwo Fatimskie Przypominamy, e 13 sierpnia w poniedziaek odb dzie si Nabo e stwo Fatimskie o godzinie 7:00 PM. Alicja Szczepanik unity@stcyril.org

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 August 6th 7:00 AM = MARGARET DASTYCH by Sally Markiewicz & Beverly Marzec = JANINA SPIEWAK by Mr. & Mrs. Stoch Tuesday August 7th 7:00 AM THANKSGIVING FOR ALL GODS CREATIONS by Stella = JUDITH KURINEC by Fr. Larry 8:00 PM (Polish) = WOJCIECH I MARIA PARA by Walter & Wiktoria Para O ZDROWIE I BOGOSAWIE STWO BO E DLA STANISAWA I IRENY Z RODZIN by Babcia Budz Wednesday August 8th 7:00 AM = TED FLORYNSKI by Joanna Przybylak & Sebastian Chodkomski = MARIA CIECHANSKA by Krystyna Wojtowicz Thursday August 9th 7:00 AM GODS BLESSINGS FOR RON & YOLANDA GUZIOR by The Guzior Family Friday August 10th 7:00 AM = DEACON EMIL GEMBARA by Janice Weston Saturday August 11th 7:00 AM FATHERS DAY NOVENA OF MASSES 5:30 PM = LAVERNE IRELAND by The Langelier Family = JOSEPH DOYLE by The 5:30 Ushers Sunday August 12th 7:00 AM = EUGENE (Geno) WESOLOWSKI by Becky Kralak & Family = TED FLORYNSKI by His Wife & Family 8:30 AM (Polish) = JAN BUDZ by Ludwina Budz = HELENA & WACAW BACHLEDA by Katarzyna & Jzef Dugopolski 10:30 AM = PEARL A. POVALISH by Gene & Vicki Novak = MR. & MRS. ANDRZEJ JAWORSKI & FAMILY by Delores Kernagis 12:00 PM = MARY LOU SZALEK by Pam & Ralph Schobert = VINCENT V. MARZANO by Donald & Marita Crotteau 1:30 PM (Polish) = HELENA & EDWARD KROKOSZ by The Bochenek Family = PIOTR MICHALIK by The Michalik 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:
Fish and Loaves Preserved mosaic from 4th Century ruins, 480 AD Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes Tabgha, NW Shore of the Sea of Galilee, Israel

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Upcoming Events:
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, August 7th: 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.

Please pray for

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

Anna Bielanska & Christopher Briden Laura Zettergren & Dave Walters

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.

Jesus is the bread of life given to us to transform our lives. Allow God to transform your marriage relationship as well by attending a Marriage Encounter weekend; The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend for the Chicago/Northwest Indiana area is September 7-9, 2012. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 1-800-4423554 or contact us through www.wwmechicago-gary.org .

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 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.

Parish Contributions July 28th & 29th, 2012

Envelopes Childrens envelopes Electronic Fund (weekly) Total 615 18 64 $ 12,116 18 1,134 13,268

615 envelopes plus weekly EFT donations represent 27% 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

Electronic Fund Transfer Request Form

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

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Liturgical Ministers Weekend Schedule

August 11th & 12th 5:30 PM English Mass 7:00 AM English Mass 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 Celebrant
Fr. Szczypula w/ Deacon Ciciura
Fr. Kutch

Lectors
D. Ciciura C. Kowalewski

Eucharistic Ministers Host Cup

D. Paloian C. Ptacek J. Doyle J. Cisek M. Rudis P. Gozder T. Karpiesiuk P. Sniezko H. Nowak S. Antonopoulos J. Bronner L. Barnett M. Laskowski C. Long C. Holy J. Koziol Deacon Ciciura P. DiBartelo D. Bibly T. Nickleski D. Baranoski C. Diaz Deacon Lesnieski C. Maturlak K. Maturlak S. Sniegowski M. Sniegowski L. Harbison L. Czupta N. Batistich K. Batistich C. Kickels J. Blickhahn U. Pazdan B. Rajca

Altar Servers
Nick G. Nora D. Paul M. Jonathan M. Matthew G. Michael B. Michal C. Piotr C. Jacob K. Sydney B. McKenna H. Caroline A. Luke D. Molly G. Jonathan B. Alexandra G. Andrew B.

L. Kulpinski K. Purvin K. Predki P. Sniezko K. Juarez B. Perisin

Fr. Szczypula

Fr. Lucas

Fr. Lucas

C. Korte M. DeBiase

Fr. Szczypula Fr. Ardagh

W. Zelek A. Szudzinski