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MASS: Saturday: 4:30 PM

Sunday: 8:00, 10:00 AM in English and 12 Noon in Polish.

Weekdays: 9:00 AM - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

7:30 AM - Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

RECONCILIATION: Saturday, 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM, in church.

PARISH OFFICES ~ Offices are still closed, however we are here to assist you

by phone. You are welcome to call us on the following days: Monday,

Wednesday, Friday from 10AM until 6PM (708) 974-3336, Press 0.

Sacred Heart Ministry Center, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, IL 60465

Parish email: parishmail@sacredheartpalos.org

Parish website: www.sacredheartpalos.org

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GOD’S WORDS

Each day we are bombarded with thousands of words. From the moment our clock radios click on in

the morning, until the last moment of the day when the television is turned off or someone bids us “good

-night,” our life is filled with words. Some words that we hear bring news that leaves us feeling low.

Some words lift our spirits. Many of the words we hear are trying to get us to buy something. Some

words are hurtful. Today the Church focuses our attention on hearing the word of God. Are God’s

words just more of the same—part of the endless stream of words that flow into our ears each day? The

challenge today is to allow God’s word to inspire us in new ways so that our outlook and attitudes align

themselves more closely with the heart and mind of Christ Jesus. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LIVE TODAY

Live today the way you will wish you had lived when you stand in judgment before God. Anonymous

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — My word will achieve the end for which it was sent (Isaiah 55:10-11).

Psalm — The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest (Psalm 65).

Second Reading — We, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan within ourselves

awaiting the redemption of our bodies (Romans 8:18-23).

Gospel — Some seed fell on rich soil and produced fruit (Matthew 13:1-23 [1-9]).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International

Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday: St. Henry

Tuesday: St. Kateri Tekakwitha

Wednesday: St. Bonaventure

Thursday: Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Saturday: St. Camillus de Lellis; Blessed Virgin Mary

SAINT KATERI

TEKAKWITHA (1656-1680)

FEAST DAY : July 14

St. Kateri Tekakwitha

The Catholic Church has a new saint unique among all others . . . the first Native

American Indian to ever be proposed for sainthood. St. Kateri Tekakwitha was beatified

by Pope St. John Paul II in 1980 and canonized on October 21, 2012 by Pope Benedict

XVI Her feast day is July 14 and she is the patron saint of the environment, ecology, and

orphans.

At her canonization Mass, Pope Benedict XVI said of her, “Kateri impresses us by the

action of grace in her life in spite of the absence of external help and by the courage of

her vocation, so unusual in her culture. In her, faith and culture enrich each other! May

her example help us to live where we are, loving Jesus without denying who we are.

Saint Kateri, Protectress of Canada and the first native American saint, we entrust to you

the renewal of the faith in the first nations and in all of North America! May God bless

the first nations! It is said that St. Kateri’s last words are said to have been, “Jesos

Konoronkwa,” which translates, “Jesus, I love you.” Witnesses reported that within a

few minutes of her death, the pock marks from smallpox completely vanished and her

face shone with radiant loveliness. Kateri promised her friends that she would continue

to love and pray for them in heaven. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Is 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23;

Mt 10:34 — 11:1

Tuesday: Is 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-8; Mt 11:20-24

Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Ps 94:5-10, 14-15;

Mt 11:25-27

Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab, 15-

21;

Friday: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10-

12abcd, 16;

Mt 12:1-8

Saturday: Mi 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21

Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19; Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16;

Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43 [24-30]

O most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of

Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist

me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my

Mother.

O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, I humbly

beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity

(make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary,

conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Sweet Mother I place this cause in your hands. Amen.

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

Feast Day is Tuesday, July 16

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Saturday, July 11

· 7:30 AM –

· 4:30 PM – Patrick Fowler, Stanley Wilk

Sunday, July 12

· 8:00 AM – Don Casper, Paul Jelinek, Harry Przybla, William & Mildred Ryan,

Lawrence R. Riley, Robert Eich,

· 10:00 AM – Neil Kuenn, Terese Hiltner,

Evelyn Hennigan, Marty Bilecki, Sr., Walter & Mary Tumpane,

Maureen McCormick, Brian McCormick (1st Anniversary)

· 12:00 PM – Stanisław Galarowski, Jan & Aniela Janas, Jan & Maria Tomaszkowicz

Monday, July 13 – Theresa Harding

Tuesday, July 14 –

Wednesday, July 15 –Eileen Vilchinsky (12th Anniversary)

Thursday, July 16 – John B. Ludwig, James Ludwig, Marie Therese Cronin

Friday, July 17 – Helen Jelinek, Geraldine & Joseph Calabrese

Saturday, July 18

· 7:30 AM – FOR OUR PARISHIONERS

· 4:30 PM – Charles Panega, John Vito DiCosolo, Edward Cavato, Bertie Witalka, Russ , Angeline Miller &

Anna Mikula

Sunday, July 19

· 8:00 AM –

· 10:00 AM – David Keane, Patricia Christiansen, Phyllis J. Homer

· 12:00 PM –

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A Litany to Pray Frequently in Time of Health Pandemic

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Christ have mercy. Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Christ, hear us. Christ, hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.

O God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth, have mercy on us.

O God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.

O God the Holy Spirit, Sanctifier of the faithful, have mercy on us.

O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.

From all evil, Lord, deliver us, we pray.

From every sin, Lord, deliver us, we pray.

From everlasting death, Lord, deliver us, we pray.

By your Incarnation, Lord, deliver us, we pray.

By your Death and Resurrection, Lord, deliver us, we pray.

By the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Lord, deliver us, we pray.

Holy Mary, pray for us.

Holy Mother of God, pray for us.

Mother of the Church, pray for us.

Mother of Christians, pray for us.

Mother of the human family, pray for us.

Refuge of sinners, pray for us.

Comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.

Consolation of the lonely, pray for us.

Solace of the fearful, pray for us.

Hope of the poor, pray for us.

Health of the sick, pray for us.

Companion of the dying, pray for us.

Strength of caregivers, pray for us.

Help of Christians, pray for us.

Queen of angels, pray for us.

Queen of apostles, pray for us.

Queen of martyrs, pray for us.

Queen of virgins, pray for us.

Queen of all saints, pray for us.

Queen of Heaven, pray for us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Compiled from liturgical and traditional sources by Anthony Ruff, Saint John’s Abbey.

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Sacred Heart Parish provides a safe and easy way to donate automatically to our parish. It is

called E-Giving, also referred to as electronic giving. It is easy to sign up and provides our

parish with a steady stream of income, even if you are unable to attend mass because of

vacation or other obligations. You have the option to give weekly, biweekly, monthly, or

even make a one-time donation.

You can have the donation withdrawn directly from a checking or savings account or

by credit card. You have the option of donating to Sundays, Holy Days, Christmas, Easter,

second collections and even special campaigns like our 150 th Anniversary Celebration.

Just follow the prompts on our website under donations. Website address:

www.sacredheartpalos.org

Thank you for your continued generous support of our Parish and all it’s organizations.

STEWARDSHIP OF OUR RESOURCES

WEEKEND OF JULY 4 & 5, 2020

Budgeted Collection $15,250.00

Sunday/Holy Day Collection $11,451.00

YTD Weekly Collection Deficit: …….(-3,789.00)

God Bless You!

Beth Mikula & Emmett Williamson

Business Office

MOVING?

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER (LAND LINE)

OR NEW CELL NUMBER?

We ask that you please call us at 708 974-3336, Press 0

and let us know. Also, for anyone who hasn’t been receiving

their contribution envelopes please call us at 708 974-3336,

Ex 211. Thank You!

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PRAYER IN A TIME OF PANDEMIC

O God of compassion,

your people are anxious

in this time of pandemic.

Send your Holy Spirit among us

to dispel our fears.

We cry out to you in our confusion;

comfort us in our affliction.

Grant our leaders wisdom to guide us.

Strengthen and sustain those who are ill,

and be with those who care for them.

Help us to travel this road

in solidarity with our neighbors,

with our eyes fixed on the salvation

promised us through the death and resurrection

of your Son,

who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Laura Barajas, Joe Potocki, Bill Droel,

Franciszak Kojs, Larry Herm, Jr.,

Kathy & Ed Brzezinski,

Robbie Lasica, William Budig, Clifton Young,

Nina Olsen, Loretta Lia, John Keane,

Peg Quinn, Kateri Garbauski, Jacek Wojas,

Harold Miller, Marlene Thometz, Don C. White,

Eugene & Martha Marcin, Charles Humphrey

Martha Piet, Lillian Wrobel, Leticia Ulanski,

David Garcia, Christine Connelly, Michael Tsakiris,

Dixie Bettinni, Evelyn Foran, Valeria Pawlowski,

Elizabeth Piwowar, Leslie Staniszewski,

Tom Rekruciak, Joseph Grollo, Heidi Meekma,

Denise & Rich Jandura, Ruth Howard,

Jessica Contreras, Mary Anna Gercius,

Shirley Bonasera, Carl Bonasera, Verna Cavato,

Theresa McCasland, Nancy Montgomery,

Thomas & Patricia Filipiak, Barbara Gannon,

Ronalie Murawski, and James Finnigan.

Your prayers are requested for:

PHYLLIS HOMER

The sister of Sue Donofrio

MARIANNA MACURA

MARGARET CONLEY

GERALDINE M. DANECK

DIANE MARIE BARTELS

BARBARA BATOR KOBYLECKI

`Please pray for their souls and all the souls of

the faithful departed.

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PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Jacek Wrona, Pastor Rev. David Straub, Associate Pastor

Deacons: Dominic Andriacchi, Thomas Rzendzian, Richard Werner

Religious Education: Elizabeth Mikula, Michael Lundberg

Pastoral Associate, Elizabeth Droel Youth Minister, Michael Lundberg

Directors of Music: John and Sue O’Keefe

Business Manager, Emmett Williamson Business Staff, Beth Mikula

PARISH CLERGY

Weekend Ministry: Rev. Robert R. Rohrich, C.M.

Pastores Emeriti: Rev. Robert F. McGinnity, Rev. Patrick M. Tucker

Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor: Ginny Jankowicz Receptionist: Steve Schanz

R.E. Staff: Sharon Arnett R.E. Office In Moscow Center 708 974-3900/FAX: 708 974-3922.

Anointing of the Sick: Every Monday morning after 9:00 AM Mass or by specific

arrangement of priest.

Baptism (in Polish) First and third Sunday of each month at 12 Noon Mass (Maximum four allowed),

and 1:30pm. (Maximum six allowed). Baptism (in English) 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month at 1:30 pm

(Maximum of six). Baptismal Preparation Class is monthly. Baptism is set-up following completion of

the class. Call 708.974.3336 Press 0, to make arrangements for Baptismal.

Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:00 -4:00 PM or appointment. Instruction In Catholic Faith call Ministry

Office.

Marriages: Friday 4:00PM, Saturday 12:30PM and 2:30 PM.