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

September 9, 2012 23rd 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 - #564 by Fr. Larry I know of a few families that have adopted strict ground rules for what are, and what are not, permissible topics for conversations when their relatives and guests come over for dinner. Because of a history of heated debates that have almost led to nasty food fights at the holiday table, these folks are no longer allowed to talk about religion or politics. I guess this is one way of keeping things civil with your relatives during the holidays. Two national conventions have taken place as we move closer to the November election. After Labor Day, the campaigns of the politicians will intensify as they get their individual messages out to voters. I recently came across an article written by Father Lou Cameli, who is a priest and theologian for the Archdiocese of Chicago. He taught me when I attended Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelien Seminary. Appointed by Cardinal George as the Archdiocese's Delegate for Formation and Mission, he now serves as a resource theologian to the agencies of the pastoral center. His article is entitled, "Taking Another Look at the Church and Politics." I would like to share the following insightful excerpts. Introduction Is the Catholic Church too political? Or, is it not political enough? What exactly is the relationship between the Church and politics? If Catholics depend upon ordinary print and broadcast media for their information, they will not have a complete or accurate take on this important relationship. On the other hand, official church documents can be daunting to comprehend and digest. Besides the difficulty of getting accurate information, there are other important and practical complications. Many Catholics, even very traditional ones, have a very negative reaction to any hint that someone, including a bishop or a group of bishops, is going to tell them how to vote. American Catholics are very American in their sense of independence as citizens and as participants in the democratic process.

Tensions between religion and politics will probably mount with an approaching presidential election. They have already escalated with the recent Health and Human Services mandate for so-called "reproductive health services" attached to insurance plans of the new health care bill. In this swirl of theoretical and practical issues, we do well to step back and identify a few simple principles and facts. Is there a Catholic vote? Pollsters and sociologists like to identify "the Catholic vote." In fact, there is no shared or prescribed Catholic vote for a specific candidate. There is however, a Catholic vision of the world rooted in faith, a vision that shapes or ought to shape how Catholics participate in a democracy as citizens and public servants. The heart of that vision centers on the God-given dignity of each individual, our connection or solidarity with each other, and our shared commitment to fostering life, justice, peace and reconciliation among all people. The Catholic vision of humanity is especially sensitive to those who are vulnerable, marginalized and neglected. The Catholic vision often appears contrary to many currents of contemporary culture because it assumes the great dignity and high destiny of all human beings from conception to natural death. The Catholic vision is different because it looks at the world critically both through the lens of faith and the lens of reason. How is the Catholic voice frequently and incorrectly perceived in the public forum? There are at least four significant misperceptions of how Catholic social teaching relates to public and political life in the United States. The first misperception suggests that the Church, speaking through the bishops, is trying to impose a program or exercise social control on other citizens. The second misperception sees in the bishops and their social teachings nothing more than institutional self-interest riding roughshod over other citizens. A third misperception identifies the bishops and the Catholic Church more generally as a special interest group that is seeking to profit from special protections and favorable conditions at a political and economic cost to other citizens. A final misperception identifies the Catholic Church and her leadership as attempting to

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claim exceptional or selective status in the nation, again at a cost to other citizens. These misperceptions are often embedded in the public discourse found in print and electronic media. They must be identified as misperceptions. They do not match the history of the participation of American Catholics in civic life nor Catholics' aspirations to contribute to our nation in the future. Far from being competitors with the interests of other citizens, American Catholics have contributed significant social and economic capital to the United States, especially through church institutions dedicated to education, health care and social services. Interestingly, in the current debates and commentaries, no one mentions these positive contributions which have made a great difference in our overall quality of life. Is there some follow-up for these reflections? A good follow-up would be the United States Bishops' document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. (Available at http://www.usccb.org/issuesand-action/faithful-citizenship/forming-consciences-forfaithful-citizenship-document.cfm.)

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: Father, we're your people, the work of your hands. So precious are we in your sight that you sent your Son, Jesus. Jesus calls us to heal the broken-hearted, to dry the tears of those who mourn, to give hope to those who despair, and to rejoice in your steadfast love. We, the baptized, realize our call to serve. Help us to know how. Call forth from among us priests, sisters, brothers and lay ministers. With our hearts you continue to love your people. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. 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 Office Hours: Each weekday the Rectory

will be closed between the hours of 12 PM-1 PM. Monday through Wednesday Thursday and Friday Saturday Sunday 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Closed

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Religious Education News

By: Trish Nickleski, C.R.E. Welcome Back! The summer is truly over. Everyone is back in school and Religious Education Classes begin this week. We are looking forward to entering another year in our journey of faith! I would like to thank everyone who came forward and offered to volunteer in our program over the summer. SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish is truly blessed to have so many people willing to share their faith with the young people of our parish on a weekly basis. Next weekend we will recognize all the catechists along with the school teachers and polish school teachers at the noon Mass in honor of Catechetical Sunday. Please remember all of these educators in your prayers as they begin the new school year with the children of our parish. Religious Education registration information for the 2012/2013 school year: Any new families wishing to register for Religious Education classes MUST do so NOW! Classes are beginning and your child will be missing valuable class time if they do not start as soon as possible. If you are a new family and wish to register please call my office at (630) 257-9314 for more information on registration.

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. The following positions are open: Wednesday Session: 5:30 until 7:00 pm Catechist for 2nd grade Catechist Aide for 3rd grade I NEED YOUR HELP!! Please consider sharing your faith with the young people of our parish! If you are interested in volunteering please give our office a call at (630) 257-9314. Our parish welcomes people with a developmental or intellectual challenge, down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders or learning problems. They can benefit from a program called SPRED which has existed in the Archdiocese since 1967 and is in 156 parishes. We need your help. Parents and interested people are invited to a SPRED Informational Gathering on Monday, September 17th at 7 PM in our schools teachers lounge. SPRED is a wonderful small faith sharing program. Please consider this ministry! Guadalupe, Anita, Richard and Marianna have said, Yes! We need four more adult volunteers! We also want to know the parents of a child, teenager, young adult or adult with special needs no matter their limitations or abilities. Lemont Parishes ProLife Ministry
St. Alphonsus, SS. Cyril & Methodius, St. James, St. Patrick

Important Information about the Altar & Rosary Chicago Church Tour on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. All parishioners are invited and there are still spaces left on the bus. The itinerary and cost is below: 8:45 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Board bus at SS. Cyril & Methodius St. Alphonsus (Chicago) St. Mary of the Angels Holy Name Cathedral (Fr. Larry will celebrate Mass) 1:00 PM 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 If you would like to join us, please submit payment by Sunday, Sept. 2nd. Make checks out to the Altar & Rosary Society. Contact Rose Wilczewski to reserve a seat or with questions: (815) 254-0367 or rsablels@att.net.

At Our Lady of the Woods on September 11th at 7 PM, Mary Louise Kurey-Hengesbaugh, will be speaking on Freedom of Conscience: The Best Protection of Human Life. It will be held in the St. Cecilia Room. For more information see the www.ourladyofthewoods.org or call (708) 361-4754 The Womens Centers of Great Chicagoland is having their Walk for Life on Sunday, September 16th from 10 AM-1 PM. The information and registration forms are on line at: www.womens-center.org or (773) 794-1313.

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Thank You to the 710 families who have supported our campaign with their pledge.
Those choosing to be acknowledged will be listed in our bulletin.

Our Faith, Our Gift, Our Home Capital Campaign Goal $1,000,000 Pledged $ 801,950
Positioning the chandeliers, September 5, 2012

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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Congratulations

Congratulations

Anna Bielanska & Christopher Briden Married Saturday, September 1st, 2012

Laura Zettergren & Dave Walters Married Saturday, September 1st, 2012

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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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

Reminder About Background Checks and Protecting Gods Children Workshops Please remember that the Archdiocese of Chicago is requiring all volunteers who work with children in our parish, parish school, school sports program and religious education program to go through a background check and attend the Protecting Gods Children workshop. The background check and the workshop are two separate things and are found at two different websites. Several of these workshops are being held at nearby parishes over the summer and in the fall. The dates and times are listed below. Please remember that you need to register online at www.virtus.org before attending the workshop. If you cannot make one of these workshops then you will need to go to a different parish than the ones listed below to attend the workshop. A complete listing of the different sites for these workshops can be found at the VIRTUS website. If you have any questions or would like a packet of information to help you register for the background check and the workshop please call Trish Nickleski at 630-257-9314. St. Alphonsus, Lemont 9/18/12 at 7:00 PM Our Lady of the Woods, Orland Park 9/13/12 at 6:30 PM 10/20/12 at 9:00 AM St. Stephen, Tinley Park 9/22/12 at 9:00 AM St. Francis Xavier, La Grange 9/23/12 at 1:00 PM St. George, Tinley Park 10/9/12 at 6:30 PM Please note that if you do not complete the above requirements by October 31st you will not be allowed to volunteer with children at the school and the religious education program. This also includes all who volunteer in the sports program at the parish school. This is a requirement of the Archdiocese and all parishes are being required to have their volunteers complete these two requirements along with paper work that can be obtained by contacting your program coordinator or calling Trish in the Religious Education office at 630-257-9314.

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

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Faithful Citizenship Quiz We are continuing with the quiz from the Bishops website. If you miss any weeks questions, please see our bulletin online or the usccb.org website. 7. What percent of victims maimed or killed by landmines and cluster munitions are civilians? A) 20% B) 40% C) 70% D) 90% 8. How many U.S. children live in a household that is food insecure, which means it cant provide enough food for its members at some point during the year? A) 2.2 million B) 8.2 million C) 12.2 million D) 16.2 million 9. Studies show that unauthorized immigrants provide a net gain of how much to the Social Security system each year? A) $8 million B) $100 million C) $650 million D) $7 billion 10. The official poverty rate in America is? A) 9.8% B) 11.5% C) 15.1% D) 22.4% 7. Answer: D) 90%. Ninety percent of people killed or maimed by landmines and cluster munitions are non-military civilians. In addition, 30-40 percent of those killed or maimed by landmines are children. The United States and Cuba are the only countries in the Western Hemisphere who have not yet signed the Mine Ban Treaty which bans the use of landmines. 8. Answer: D) 16.2 million. According to the USDA over 16.2 million children lived in food insecure (low food security and very low food security) households in 2010. 9. Answer: D) $7 billion. $7 billion dollars is the number commonly cited by experts as the amount that unauthorized migrants contribute to the Social Security trust fund annually. Because they are unable to collect social security due to their unauthorized status, this money helps to ensure the funds long term viability for future generations of retirees 10. Answer: C) 15.1%. The official poverty rate in America is 15.1% the highest level in 17 years. (United States Census Bureau ("Census") annual report for 2010 ~Doreen Dabney

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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 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 Michael Bromberek Lloyd Hoster, Jr. Janina TylkaSuleja Irene Zaremba Pam Brickey

September 9, 2012

Czym yje nasza parafia...

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

Potrzebni wolontariusze Trybuna Metropolitalny Archidiecezji Chicago prowadzi procesy o stwierdzenie niewa no ci ma e stwa. W chwili obecnej poszukujemy Polakw woluntariuszy ktrzy podj liby si wa nej funkcji Przedstawiciela Trybunau. Przedstawiciel Trybunau spotyka si z osob rozpoczynaj c proces i pomaga jej w sformuowaniu petycji o stwierdzenie niewa no ci ma e stwa. Aby peni to zadanie wymagana jest dobra znajomo j zyka angielskiego oraz czas na spotkanie z osobami rozpoczynaj cymi proces. Trybuna Metropolitalny przygotowuje do tego zadania poprzez darmowy kurs prowadzony w Archidiecezji. Pierwsza sesja b dzie 15 wrze nia 2012. Bli szych informacji udzieli sr. Barbara Kosi ska pracuj ca w S dzie Metropolitalnym w Chicago. Prosz dzwoni: 312.534.5202. Nie ma to jak u siebie w domu 26 sierpnia, po kilku miesi cach renowacji, powrcili my do naszego ko cioa. Cieszymy si , i mo emy ponownie odprawia Msze wi te i nabo e stwa w naszej wi tyni. Podczas gdy remonty wn trza b d trway jeszcze przez kilka tygodni, prosimy Was o dalsz cierpliwo i wyrozumienie.

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

Choir Invitation
Parishioners are invited to join a St. Cyril choir this season. Rehearsals will start Thursday, September 13th at 6:30 PM (English) or 7:30 PM (Polish). All interested singers should meet in church. Rehearsals will be every Thursday.

Alicja Szczepanik unity@stcyril.org

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Youth Ministry How Do I Join ?

We will begin a new year of Tri-Parish Youth Ministry next month. Many new high school teens have been asking how they can join. The process is very simple. You can email me at lemontyouthm@sbcglobal.net and I will put you on the email list and inform you of coming events. I will also send flyers to your home address a week before the event. We have many great things planned for the coming year. Our formal meetings are on Sunday nights at 6:00 PM in St Pats parish center. We are a fun and welcoming group. Many teens have made life-long friends of the teens they have met in youth ministry. It is a great way to stay connected to your faith and church as well as meet some really great kids. Mike Lundberg Youth Minister

Nabo e stwo do Matki Bo ej Fatimskiej Drodzy Parafianie, W naszej parafii mamy wiele nabo e stw, po rd nich Nabo e stwo do Matki Bo ej Fatimskiej, ktre jest odprawiane ka dego 13 w miesi cach od maja do pazdziernika.

Nabo e stwo rozpoczyna si o godzinie 7 wieczorem. Na pocz tku jest Adoracja Naj wi tszego Sakramentu, odmawiamy wsplnie r aniec i piewamy pie ni maryjne. Nast pnie w uroczystej procesji z zapalonymi wiecami udajemy si do groty. Po bogosawie stwie w grocie wracamy do ko cioa gdzie sprawiana jest Msza wi ta ku czci Matki Naj wi tszej. Najbli sze Nabo e stwo Fatimskie wypada ju w ten czwartek, to jest 13 wrze nia o godzinie 7 wieczorem na ktre Was serdecznie zapraszam. ycz Wam Wszystkim miej Niedzieli i Bogosawionego Tygodnia.

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.

Ks. Marcin D. Szczypula

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Mass Intentions
Monday September 10th 9:00 AM = PEARL A. POVALISH by Charles & Ann Sniegowski = JOZEF BYRDAK by his Wife, Helena Tuesday September 11th 7:00 AM = LOUISE GUZIOR by the Guzior Family = JACK KLEIN (Anniv.) by Bernadine Klein 8:00 PM (Polish) ANNA I MAREK (ROCZNICA LUBU) GODS BLESSINGS FOR BOROWSKI FAMILY Wednesday September 12th 7:00 AM = KAREN RUMCHAKS by the Toth Family GODS BLESSINGS FOR DAVE GOSS FAMILY by the Guzior Family Thursday September 13th 7:00 AM GODS BLESSINGS FOR CHRIS CANNONITO FAMILY by the Guzior Family = JANINA JULAKOWSKI, ELIZABETH & STANLEY SIWECKI by Family Friday September 14th 7:00 AM GODS BLESSINGS FOR SIBYL GUZIOR by the Guzior Family = LOUISE GUZIOR by the Guzior Family 4:00 PM WEDDING: Katrina Peck & Derek Redmond Saturday September 15th 7:00 AM PURGATORIAL SOCIETY = LOUISE GUZIOR by the Guzior Family 11:00 AM WEDDING: Anna Kasperek & Artur Remiasz 1:00 PM WEDDING: Aneta Ustupska & Joseph Kowalkowski 5:30 PM = MARGARET A. HERBERT by Jonathan Grabo & Family = MARGARET DASTYCH by Ron & Marge Frass Sunday September 16th 7:00 AM = MARGARET & STANLEY WROBLEWSKI by Family = ELZBIETA SIWECKA by the Kapusta Family 8:30 AM (Polish) = ANIELA FURCZON by Jan Furczon = KAROL CISLAK by Leona Cislak 10:30 AM = MARY & JOHN MICHALCZAK by Family = FREDERICK WILLIAM RICHTER by Trish & Neil Rogers 12:00 PM = JZEF KOWALCZYK by Mr. & Mrs. Stoch AGATHA & GEORGE RIMBO (20th Wedding Anniv.) by their Mother 1:30 PM (Polish) = JAN MUCHA by Daughter & Family = KONSTANTY CHUDZIK by the Witkowski Family

Faviola Espitia & Jacob herman Annette Moreno & Kenneth Krupa Katarzyna Budz & John Gal Maggie Rybka & Robert Tylka Kristen Regan & Stuart Montgomery Erin Cloherty & Robert Zubeck Samantha Tejkowski & Justin Orr

The Holy Name Society will be holding its next meeting today, Sunday, September 9th at the Stonehouse Pub, 103 Stephen Street in Lemont immediately after the 7 AM Mass. Hope to see you there, bring a friend.

A T T E N D A N C E

The following is the attendance, envelope count and contribution totals for September 1st & 2nd:
Mass time Count Envelopes Contribution

5:30 PM 7:00 AM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM 1:30 PM Totals

317 159 305 563 339 336 2,019

84 153 146 204 119 58 764

$1,822 2,587 2,184 4,389 1,905 991 $13,878

Adult attendance envelope count for the first week of September reflects 31% of parishioners use their weekly envelopes; attendance includes adults and children.

Front Cover:
Jesus healing the deaf man Khalag Chingri Art from the children, Blue Haven Childrens Home TellAsia Ministries, Gangetic Plain, North India

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Upcoming Events:
Sunday, September 9th: Bake Sale after all Masses Holy Name Society, 8 AM, Stonehouse Pub First Day of Religious Education, 8:45 AM, School Tuesday, September 11th: Mothers Club Mtg., 6 PM, FSH Wednesday, September 12th: Mothers Club Mtg., 6 PM, FSH Thursday, September 13th: FindingKind movie, 7 PM, Gym Friday, September 14th: Family movie night, 6 PM, Gym Saturday, September 15th: Market Day, 8:30 AM, Gym Sunday, September 16th: Catechetical Sunday Welcome Brunch new parishioners, 11:30 AM, Gym Nanny Needed Lemont family seeks experienced and reliable nanny to care for two boys ages 1 and 3 years. Ideal candidate must understand English and be comfortable with a parent working from home. Duties include childcare, driving to/from preschool, meal preparation and light housekeeping. CPR a plus. Reference and background check will be completed. Hours Monday-Friday 8 AM4 PM, Must have a valid drivers license and car.

Devotions:
Tuesday, September 11th: 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:

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.

Parish Contributions September 1st & 2nd, 2012

Envelopes Childrens envelopes Electronic Fund (weekly) Electronic Fund (monthly) Total 764 56 65 116 1,001 $ 13,878 56 1,138 7,326 22,398

764 envelopes plus weekly and monthly EFT donations represent 38% 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 64 families on a weekly basis and 114 families on a monthly basis. For September 2012, monthly electronic donations amounted to $7,326

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. 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) 257-2776.

Electronic Fund Transfer Request Form

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

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September 9, 2012

Liturgical Ministers Weekend Schedule

September 15th & 16th 5:30 PM English Mass 7:00 AM English Mass 8:30 AM Polish Mass 10:30 AM English Mass Celebrant
Fr. Lisowski

Lectors
J. Kowalewski C. Kowalewski

Eucharistic Ministers Host Cup

M. Zajac K. Wolniakowski C. Walschlager R. Platon K. Lewandowski J. Kalkowski B. Rajca P. Sniezko R. Niemiec N. Rogers T. Rogers J. Gonsch (Choir) M. Dapkus J. Blickhahn B. Depa A. Swiderek C. Ptacek J. Tejkowskio P. DiBartelo J. Doyle Deacon Lesnieski P. Rusnak J. Baluch R. Witkowski J. Bronner K. Gonsch L. Harbison N. Schneider F. Romanowski (Ch) G. Galassi S. Galassi K. Depa M. Laskowski K. Hejna K. Hejna

Altar Servers
Elizabeth B. Steven I. Thomas I. Claudia S. Kevin T. Christian M. Peter B. Karina M. Mateusz J. Sydney B. McKena H. Kelly N.

Fr. Lisowski

L. Wood E. Green M. Zelek

Fr. Szczypula

Fr. Lucas

K. Juarez R. Perisin

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

Fr. Lucas

M. DeBiase M. Szaflarski

Luke D. Bart Z. Jason R. Jacob. K Matthew O. Nicole D.

Fr. Szczypula

Fr. Lisowski