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St. Alphonsus Catholic Church 210 E. Logan, Lemont

Parish Office Center 630-257-2414 Fax 630-257-2476 Religious Ed. Office 630-257-2371 School Office 630-783-2220 20W145 Davey Road

Website: www.st-als.org E-mail: [email protected]

Summer Business Hours: Monday thru Thursday: 8 am-4 pm

Friday: 8 am-2pm

Mass Schedule Weekend Schedule

Saturday: 5:00 pm Vigil Mass Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am and 11:00 am

Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday 7:30 am in the chapel

Holy Days to be announced

Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday—8:00 am—8:00 pm, chapel

Sacramental Life Reconciliation

Saturday—4:00 to 4:30 pm Or by appointment

Baptism

Baptisms are usually celebrated the second and third Sunday of every month.

No Baptisms during Lent

Marriage Prospective bride and groom must be

registered parishioners for at least 6 months before a wedding date may be scheduled

Sick and Homebound

Contact the office, 257-2414 to receive a visit from a Minister of Care

ST. ALPHONSUS C A T H O L I C

C O M M U N I T Y Est. 1867

July 31, 2011 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 31, 2011

Hidden In Plain Sight

Today’s Gospel is a familiar story. A large crowd gathers to hear Jesus speak and we learn that there were “about five thousand men, not counting women and children” (Matthew 14:21). If all were counted the actual size of the crowd might have been anywhere from double to triple that number. That makes Je-sus’ feeding of such a large gathering with only five small loaves and two fish a true miracle. Yet the miracle is not simply, as many people think, Jesus per-forming some sort of superior magic trick to impress us or to fool us. Instead he is pointing to a greater truth for us to ponder and he uses signs and symbols to get our attention. Signs and symbols surround us. They are a vital part of every human culture, but they vary in meaning from one part of the world to another. For example, the color red often denotes danger in most Western countries; in the East it is the color of celebration. Similarly, a hand-shake, a bow, an embrace, or a hug all have different interpretations in different cultures. In this Gospel story the feeding of the crowd is a sign of Jesus’ power to feed so many with so little, and a symbol of the Eucharis-tic bread we still share today. At the same time, remember that small gem of phrasing in the story that is worth considering — “not counting women and children.” This is significant, for many societies today do not con-sider women or children equal to men. Who does “not count” or is hidden among the crowd in the community of faith? How can we feed those who are starving — for attention, a kind word, a helping hand? What can we do personally that might make all the difference? Copyright © World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

People do not feel they belong unless they feel welcome.

Serve the “uncounted” ones in the parish by participating in a hospitality or welcoming ministry.

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Our Deepest Needs The word of God serves up a tremendous feast for us today. Isaiah beckons all who hunger and thirst to come to the Lord for satisfaction. The psalmist cries out, “The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs” (Psalm 145:16). Saint Paul tells us that nothing can separate us from the love of God. Finally, in the Gospel, we hear the story of the miraculous feeding of over five thousand people from a mere five loaves and two fish. Most of us have our material needs met on a day-to-day basis. These scriptures, nevertheless, have much to say to the contemporary believer. We must ask ourselves “Where are my deepest hungers? Where are my thirsts?” After material needs are satisfied and, in some cases, over-satisfied, many people still experience a deep longing for spiritual balance and well-being. As the loaves and fish are multiplied in today’s Gospel, perhaps our prayer can be a longing for the satifaction of the deepest needs that only God can fill.

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From Father Brian’s Desk

A Prayer for Missionaries

Father, I thank you

for the men and women who devote their lives to take

your message of love to people from the four corners of the earth,

for reaching the lost with the Gospel.

Missionaries are special people, O Lord.

Bless them, Father, with your love and the strength

they need to continue in their work.

Encourage them, Father, for their labor is often thankless

and forgotten by so many.

The results of their work is not often readily seen . . .

It takes a long time for some seeds to take root and sprout.

Father, affirm in your servants the value of their labor and the satisfaction that

they are glorifying You in their tireless fervor

of sharing your word.

— Jeff Foster

All you who are thirsty, come to the water!

— Isaiah 55:1

2011 SUMMER MISSION CO-OP APPEAL

For the benefit of Our Sisters and Brothers in the Mission Fields

of our Church

Saturday & Sunday ~ July 30 & July 31 This weekend is the Mission Co-Op Appeal. Fr. Balthazar is speaking at the Sunday Masses on behalf of the Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate. A second collection, taken up at all the Masses, will be sent to the Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate of Gulu in Uganda—East Africa.

Here is some information about the Sisters and their work.

The Congregation of the Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate of Gulu was founded in January 1940 by Right Rev. Bishop Angelo Negri, a Com-boni Missionary. Today they are present in all the Dioceses of Uganda, parts of Kenya, the Congo, and Sudan. The Sisters minister in the areas of education, healthcare, charity work, social activities, and spiritual and pastoral care. Currently 60% of the congregation’s members are working in Gulu that is hardest hit by the war between the LRA (Lord Resistant Army) and the Government.

Praying for the people of Uganda and for peace to come to northern Uganda. Providing funds for the following:

~ rehabilitation of the children and people who escape from the rebels ~ training for counselors and counseling ~ food for the children ~ medicine and care for HIV/AIDS ~ education of the Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate ~ roof and housing repairs for the Sisters Please be as generous as your means allow in this weekend’s second

collection for the Little Sisters.

What can you do? You can help by:

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News and Happenings Religious Education

Update


REGISTRATION FOR 2011-2012 PROGRAM

Registration forms were given to the youngest child in each family. If you misplaced your forms, e-mail the RE Office and we’ll e-mail the forms to you. For new families, call the RE Office to schedule a regis-tration appointment. We will be happy to assist you in setting your child on a journey with Christ within a supportive faith community. Visit our website, www.st-als.org, for information about our programs.

Children’s Catechumenate

School-aged children who have not been baptized, or in 3rd grade or above and have had no formal religious education are invited to see if this journey in faith is for you. This process introduces young people to the person of Jesus and leads them into full

membership in his Church. For more information, contact the RE Office.

WHAT ABOUT YOU?

Have you ever considered being a catechist? Maybe you’re thinking, “Oh, not me!” The com-mon sentiment that runs through the stories of so many catechists is amazement at what they received during the course of working in our Religious Edu-cation Program. Maybe this is the year that you are being asked to

become involved in this very important and rewarding ministry. If you have no experience and are unsure about teaching by yourself, we may be able to team you up with an experienced catechist. Cate-chists on each grade-level meet to discuss lesson plans and share ideas. A core catechist for each grade is available to lend assistance. You can also attend a comprehensive “Getting Started” workshop provided by the Chicago Office of Catechesis. Explore the possibility with Kevin Cody at 257-2371 or [email protected]

THE 60 SECOND RULE Did you notice that most teens are easily distracted and only have the ability to listen for about one minute? According to Patt & Steve Saso in their book

Parenting Just Got Easier (www.SasoSeminars.com),

unless the subject matter is par-ticularly interesting or entertain-ing, or unless they are actively engaged in the dialogue, their minds basically start to roam after the first minute. So what can we do? We can start with making sure we have our teen’s attention by mak-ing eye contact. Then judiciously choose one simple point to make and say it in sixty-seconds or less. After that, stop talking. As in, shut up. If s/he wants more infor-mation s/he will ask us. If our teen engages us in more conversation we may have the opportunity to slip in another point, but remember to keep it under one minute. As parents, we sometimes long for a more mean-ingful and lengthier conversation, but we have to learn to be com-fortable with what our teen gives for the time being. Remember, that we can learn to improve the communication with our teen by practicing the Sixty-Second Rule!


Around St. Al’s Check out our website: www.stals-stpats.org

Epiphany School Supplies

Through the weekends of July 30th & July 31st and August 6th & August 7th, we will be having a school supply drive for our sharing parish, Epiphany. A list of suggested items needed for their school and religious education program is listed

below. In addition to these supplies, Epiphany has a special need for COPY PAPER. Containers will be located in the back of church labeled:

Epiphany School Supplies

Thank you in advance for your continued kindness and generosity toward our sharing parish, Epiphany. The school supply drive goes a long way in providing needed materials for the children of Epiphany.

Copy Paper Construction Paper Red pencils 12 ct./set of colored pencils Large pink erasers Cap erasers Pencil sharpener (solid colors) Ballpoint pens—medium black/blue 8 ct./set water colors Paint brushes Color markers (8 count) 12”wooden rulers (inches & cen-timeters)

Color Crayola Markers Large washable Crayola primary colors Crayola crayons 16 & 24 count (no fluorescent) Highlighters (basic col-ors) Expo Dry erase markers Dry eraser markers (regular) Jumbo size glue sticks Zipper pencil/crayon cases 2 pocket folders (all colors) 1 in. & 1½ in. ring binders (black)

Elmer’s Glue-All (small 4 oz.) Scissors-Fiscars with metal blades Scissors (rounded tip & pointed tip) 70ct. spiral notebooks (wide rule) 1 subject Loose-leaf notebooks (wide rule) Graph paper Ring binder dividers (5 tab divid-ers) Manuscript writing tablets Coloring Books 3x5 index cards and Poster boards (white)

VOLLEYBALL COACHES NEEDED

The 7th grade girls volleyball team at St Al - St Pat school is currently in need of coaches. If you are interested in the position or would like more information, please contact Karen Dirst at

[email protected] or Patrick O'Hara at

[email protected] .

HAVE YOU HEARD THE GOOD NEWS???? St. Alphonsus-St. Patrick School will be adding a second kindergarten class for the 2011-2012 school year. Due to increased kindergarten en-rollment, we are opening another classroom. If you are interested in en-rolling your child in kindergarten, please call the school at 630-783-2220 and we will be in touch with you to explain the wonderful things our school has to offer your child as they begin their full day school years. St. Al’s/St. Pat’s School is now enrolling for the 2011-12 school year! Come and experience what a small, private environment can do for your children and your family! St. Al’s/St. Pat’s offers Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. For more information or a tour of our campus, please call the school office at 630.783.2220.


A summer speaker series for young adults, married and single in their 20’s and 30’s

Join other young adults as we listen to a speaker, share in lively discussion and enjoy complimentary food and beverages in the basement of St. Alphon-

sus Church, Lemont at 7:30pm on the dates below. Come and meet other young adults and share in the fun. Feel free to come alone or bring a friend. St. Alphonsus is located at 605 State Street. For more

information visit http://www.yamchicago.org.

Aug. 2— “Emotionally, Intelligent Rela-tionships”—Fr. Britto Berchmans is pastor of St. Paul of the Cross Parish in Park Ridge. He received a Ph.D. in mass communication from the Univ. of Illinois, and holds Masters Degrees in physics, journalism and theology. He speaks extensively on relationships, spirituality, per-sonal growth and marriage.

Aug. 6—This is how we close out the season, with a Theology-on-Tap Finale Mass & Party. Join us at the Archbishop Quigley Center between 4:30pm – 8:30pm. The celebration begins with Mass fol-lowed by a fun filled social gathering.

SPRED At St. AL’S St. Al’s SPRED sessions ended in May with May Crowning. Paul’s mom made a beautiful crown of live violets with which Greg and Cindy crowned Mary. Afterwards we enjoyed treats and friendship. It was a wonderful ending to another great year.

We have had a couple of fun outings so far this summer. We all went to Bingo at the Lithuanian Center. Even though we didn’t win, we had a great time playing.

Better luck next time! We also had a picnic at Carol’s house. The food was delicious with lasagna, beef sand- wiches and lots of treats! After the picnic some of us went to St. Al’s for “Music on the Lawn” to hear the choir sing. The beautiful music was appreciated by everyone. Our next outing will be an evening at the movies.


Let’s Fill the Shelves . . . Food Pantry Update

Thank you for your continued support of our local food pantry. As part of a service project, the St. Al’s Women’s Club will be featuring a “product of the month”. This item will be a special request from the pantry for an item that is needed most. For August, our product of the month is breakfast food (cereal, pancakes, granola, canned fruit,etc.). Any item you are able to give is gratefully accepted. The staples you provide are also necessary. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

LiveJustly

BOTTLED WATER

Who Bottles It?

Nestle, Coca Cola and Pepsico are the largest manufacturers of bottled wa-

ter in the world. Forty percent of all bottled water comes from municipal sources. The companies buy water from the local municipalities, for the average of one cent per gallon, filter it, bottle it and sell it the customers who have the same raw material available in their home faucets.

Pepsi bottles Aquafina, Coke is Disani and Nestle markets Zephyrhills, Arrowhead, Deer Park, Ice Mountain, Re-Source, Pure Life, Ozarka and Po-land Springs. This created a great deal of pollution in the beginning stages of bottling. Companies like Coke were boycotted around the world for their wa-ter pollution in India through the bottling process for Disani. Because this brought great societal and eco-nomic pressure Coke has stated it will become a wa-ter neutral company. This will be a wait and see process, what is water neutral and how will they achieve it? The point is these companies create a market and profit around a commodity that is public. Or at least at this point is public. Because the market is so large for bottled water, companies like Pepsico are buying small municipal water districts and using them for their profit, causing the local people to pay more or find alternative sources for something the citizens of the United States have always seen as a natural resource for all.

(next week: Where does the Water Come From?)

Doreen

SOCIAL

JUSTICE Tri-Parish Anointing of the Sick

On Saturday, August 13, 2011, SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish will celebrate the Tri-Parish Anointing of the Sick at the 11 AM Mass.

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.

. 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.

Following the Mass there will be a luncheon in the Fr. Gilewski Center (Gym). If you wish to participate in the Anointing of the Sick, Saturday, August 13th, please detach and return the form below to the St. Cyril rectory or the collection basket no later than Tuesday, August 9th. 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 Tri-Parish Anointing of the Sick

Saturday, August 13th at 11:00 AM

Names(s): ____________________________________ ___________________________________________ Telephone : ___________________________________ I/we will attend the Mass: Yes No I/we will stay for the luncheon Yes No Number for lunch: _______

Please return this portion to the St. Cyril rectory or

collection basket by Tuesday, August 9th.

KNIT GROUP MEETING Remember that the Knit and Crochet Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at Nancy Zuccarelli’s house at 1350 Overton Drive in Lemont. If you have not joined us before-no problem-come just the same. If you have joined us before or are a regular, we look forward to seeing you on August 3rd at 7:00 PM.


Pro-Life Prayer Breakfast ~ Saturday, August 20, 2011

The Diocese of Joliet’s Pro-Life Prayer Breakfast and Conference will take place on Saturday, August, 20, 2011, from 8:30AM-12:30PM at St. Mary Im-maculate Parish in Plainfield. The day will include breakfast, a keynote address by Fr. Denis Wilde, OSA, of Priests for Life, break out sessions on a vari-ety of topics and a concluding Mass. The cost is $15/per person if registered by August 1, 2011. The number to call is 815.834.4065 or email [email protected].

S.A.L.T. Meeting Seniors And Law Enforcement Together Where: Lemont Township Community Center 16300 Alba Street When: August 9th Tuesday Time: 2:00 p.m.

S.A.L.T. is a cooperative effort of the Lemont Police Department, Village of Lemont, Lemont Park District, Lemont Township, Cook County Sheriff and others in the community, along with the 55+ age group of Le-mont. We encourage all seniors and caregivers from the surrounding areas to become informed and involved by attending this meeting.

Speaker: PLOWS Council on Aging. Changes to IL Ca-res RX (Circuit Breaker). Finding ways to help with benefits and also the Shared Housing and Community Care Programs. Call 630-257-2522 for a FREE ride to the Township Community Center.

FR. BOB’S HOMILY . . . . . If you would like a copy of the words to the song from Fr. Bob’s hom-ily last weekend, copies are available at the Parish Office Center. They can also be obtained off the Internet: Title: “In God We Still Trust” by Diamond Rio.

In a couple of weeks, our church parking lot will be seal-coated. Parking spaces will also be recon-figured to a “pull-in parking” de-

sign for cars next to the fence surrounding the park-ing lot, while the middle area of the parking lot will remain “stadium parking”.

Attention Teens

Sunday ~ August14th

A Teen Celebration

Mass: 5:00 p.m. Special blessing at Mass for

College bound Students. Welcoming

New Freshman. Recruiting high school teens.

Hosted by the current Tri-parish Lemont Youth

Party at Pat’s: 6:00 p.m. In the St. Pat’s Lot after Mass

(Rain or Shine) Food ~ Fun ~ Music

Cook out under the tents R.S.V.P.

[email protected]

THANK YOU

Last Saturday, the St. Al’s Men’s and Women’s Clubs enjoyed a beau-tiful day at Ar-lington Park

Racetrack. It was Military Appreciation Day at Ar-lington and there was constant entertainment pro-vided by our Servicemen and women. Although there were no huge winners in our group, we still had a great time with fellow parishioners and friends. Thanks to all who supported this outing!


Stained Glass Window Collection

Thank you for your kind and generous response to the appeal for St. Al’s stained glass

windows collection.

We have collected $119,035.19 of the total cost.

We will continue to keep you informed of the amount collected.

Once again, thank you.

Additional Envelopes

Envelopes for the stained glass window fund are in the back of the church.

St. Alphonsus Catholic Church

Parish Registration

Everyone 18 years and older should register for the parish.

To register, please call the Office Center, 257-2414 or you can register

online at www.st-als.org.

Parish Staff Pastor: Rev. Brian Ardagh

Weekend Celebrants: Fr. Robert Rohrich Diaconal Ministry:

Deacon Terry McGuire Deacon Dan Rittenhouse DRE: Mr. Kevin Cody

School Principal: Renee Payne

Pastoral Associate: Doreen Dabney Youth Minister:

Michael Lundberg Office Coordinator:

Roseann Lucas Accountant: Carol Levas

Music Director: Joseph Martorano

Music Staff Christina Grinius

Anne Madden Diane Marelli

SPRED: Carol Levas

Parish Pastoral Council Members

Mike Bruno Paul Christin Diane Kaye

Deborah Kornacker Barbara Laubhan

Bev Malak Paul Malak

Renate Meyer Jim Pickering

James Zuccarelli

Weekly Offering

July 23rd & 24th, 2011

Week’s Need $12,869.00 Sunday’s Collection $ 7,048.75 Electronic Fund (EFT) $ 945.30 Surplus (Deficit) ($ 4,874,95) Fiscal Year-to-date Surplus (Deficit) ($ 13,792.08) Last Year’s weekly Collection $ 6,803

Thank you for your support of our parish.

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“TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON AND A TIME FOR EVERY PURPOSE UNDER HEAVEN.”

“A Time to be Born through Baptism” —

A Time to Heal” —

A Time of War” —

“A Time to Die” —

Please keep all these listed, and their families, in your prayers.

Samantha Rodriguez Mason Briese Matt Parker Patt Pearl Beverly Fisher

Pat Dedek Liam Kelly Carlos Reyna Kathleen Duba Rich Schneider

Kevin McGuire Carol Nenn Robert Etzcorn Marge Garay

Marie Kacer Tina Ruiz Carmen Hernandez Harry Olson Steve Wohead

Thomas Walsh, USMC Jacob Christine, USN, San Diego Jason Fricka, USAF, Afghanistan And all who serve or country.

All the military and innocent civilians who have died in the war.

Carmen Wallace Sandra Blaauw Bonnie Posey Pat Urban Jennifer Madison

Ryan Meder, USMC, Iraq Russell Neal, USA Ft. Campbell Scott Bosco, USA, Kuwait Robert McKinney, USAF, Afghanistan

Mark Giancarol, USA, Iraq Christopher King, USA, Iraq David Borkowski, USN, Mississippi David DiSanto, USN, San Diego Kevin Parker, USA

Feat of Saint

Alphonsus

Not a Holy Day of Obligation


Mass Intentions Saturday, July 30 5:00 pm — Stephanie Welsh — Bev & Paul Malak

Sunday, July 31

7:30 am — Parishioners of St. Alphonsus Therese Rattigan — Bill & Maryanne Doherty 9:00 am — Jeanette Kolada — Family John Lenart — Helen Marusarz Milred & Orville Tessum — Linn ELdred 11:00 am — Jean Lindauer — Robert Lindauer Harold Stanley —Litoborski Family

Monday, August 1

7:30 am — Edward Sternat — Jody Sternat Louis Skowronski — Joe & Judie Polcyn Intentions of Maureen Orlando —Sister

Tuesday, August 2 7:30 am —Walter Adams — Wife Audrey Keenan — Family Patricia Ann Goode — Tony Goode

Wednesday, August 3

7:30 am — Robert Erickson —St. Alphonsus Parish Henry Graf

Thursday, August 4

7:30 am — Helen Bromberek — Paul & Bev Malak Jeff Manske — Bill & Maryanne Doherty

Friday, August 5 7:30 am — John Graf

Saturday, August 6

5:00 pm — Susan M. Rynne — Gary Rynne Ted & Marie Gancarz — Butch Gancarz

Sunday, August 7

7:30 am — Harold & Julene Endecavageh — Family Patty Michalek — Roseann Schikora 9:00 am — Parishioners of St. Alphonsus Deceased Members of Senior Kindred Spirits — SKS Member 11:00 am — Jean Lindauer — Robert Lindauer Jack Schultz — Bob & Darlene Herb Luigi & Maria Gagnina & Nephew Lou — Anna Schialabba

Liturgical Ministers Schedule Date Time Lector Ministers Servers Ushers Music August 6 5:00 pm P. Malak R. Haubner

B. Malak B. Israel

Heatherington Family V. Kuper

J. August G. August J. Nemeth S. Wall C. Reyna

Cantors and Keyboard

August 7 7:30 am R. Kaiser G. Kaiser C. Kuhlman S. Kostes

Kostes Famly G. Bozych J. Counter J. Bannon B. Doherty

*9:00 am P. Browne B. Litoborski R. Meyer E. Bruno C. Padalik (C) M. Roenitz (C)

Aiello Family J. Latz M. Bruno M. Kardas, Sr. M. Kardas, Jr. R. Burke


*11:00 am B. Kaufman J. Pickering M. Malewski K. Gory C. Levas (C) D. Dabney (C)

B. Kunkel M. Pickering J. Ward

B. Litoborski J. Loisi


5:00 pm Lemont Tri-Parish Mass at St. Pat’s

* Communion under both species

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