St. St. St. AndrewAndrewAndrew the Apostlethe Apostlethe Apostle Catholic Community Catholic Community Catholic Community

Website: www.andrewcc.org PARISH OFFICES 530 Glen, Romeoville, IL 60446 (815) 886-4165, Fax (815) 886-6119 Email: office@andrewcc.org Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm St. Andrew School 505 Kingston, Romeoville, IL 60446 (815) 886-5953, Fax (815) 293-2016

St. Andrew Faith Formation 505 Kingston, Romeoville, IL 60446 (815) 886-5962, Fax (815) 886-6624

WORSHIP SCHEDULE Saturday 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm (English) Sunday 7:30 am (English) 8:45 am En Español - Iglesia 9:00 am (English) - Hall 10:30 am (English) - Church 10:30 am (po Polsku) - Hall 12:00 noon (po Polsku) - Church 12:00 noon (English) - Hall Weekdays 7:30 am (Monday - Friday) 8:00 am (Saturday) Reconciliation Saturdays 3:00 — 3:50 pm Wednesdays 5:45 — 6:45 pm with Adoration Seasonal Services and by appointment.

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 5, 2015

THIS WEEK

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Mass Intentions

SATURDAY, July 4 8:00 AM—Peace and Freedom 4:00 PM—Cyril Dolan by Frances Andredni & Family 5:30 PM—Eleanor Walsh by Smith Family

SUNDAY, July 5 Ez 2:2-5; Ps 123:1-4; 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mk 6:1-6a 7:30 AM—Michael Tundo by Marilyn Bosch 8:45 AM—Sr. Sra. Guadalupe Y Araceli Nieto by Sr. Y Sra. Ángela y Leonel Venegas, Sra. Esperanza Zareta 9:00 AM—Parish Family 10:30 AM—(E-Ch) Cy Dolan by John & Mary Browne 10:30 AM—(P-Hall) Intention of Celebrant 12:00 PM—(P-Ch) Intention of Celebrant 12:00 PM—(E-Hall) Dorothy Magliochetti by Family

MONDAY, July 6 7:30 AM– Nobert Hamot by Connie Hamot TUESDAY, July 7 7:30 AM—Deceased members of Dombrowski & Searcy Families by Searcy Family

WEDNESDAY, July 8 7:30 AM—Alice Duffels by Mary Duffels

THURSDAY, July 9 7:30 AM—Steve Rios by Greg & Tracy Szymanski FRIDAY, July 10 7:30 AM—Ron Budo by Family SATURDAY, July 11 8:00 AM—Mary Blake-Kenny, Marsha Campbell by CCW 4:00 PM—Cyril Dolan by Dolan Family 5:30 PM—Margaret Joyce by Karl & Marge Walter

SUNDAY, July 12 Am 7:12-15; Ps 85:9-14; Eph 1:3-14 [1:3-10]; Mk 6:7-13 7:30 AM—Marian Zinsky by Mom 8:45 AM—Samira Kuykedanna by Mr. Mrs. Kuykedana 15 años Blessing. 9:00 AM—Dom, Betty & Dom Donettilo by Ron & Judy 10:30 AM—(E-Ch) John & Martha Duffin by Duffin & Paterek Families 10:30 AM—(P-Hall) Intention of Celebrant 12:00 PM—(P-Ch) Intention of Celebrant 12:00 PM—(E-Hall) Parish Family

Monday, July 6 Prayer Vigil Charismatic Group - 6:30pm - St. Mary Center (B)

Tuesday, July 7 Hispanic Prayer Group Choir - 7:00pm - Church Rosary - 7:00pm - Francis Room

Wednesday, July 8 Food Pantry - 10:00am to 12:30pm Adoration - 5:30pm to 7:00pm - Church Charismatic Group (Jesus es la Roca) - 7:00pm - Church Knights of Columbus Meeting - 7:00pm - Parish Hall AA Meeting - 7:30pm - St. Mary Center (B)

Thursday, July 9

Friday, July 10

Saturday, July 11 Blood Pressure Screening - 5:00pm to 6:30pm - Room 102

Sunday, July 12 Blood Pressure Screening - 8:30am to 1:00pm - Room 102 Small Ultreya - 10:00am - Room 104 RCIA - 11:00am - Conference Room

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE CHANGE

WEDNESDAY MORNING MASS WILL BE ONLY AT 7:30 AM THROUGHOUT JUNE , JULY AND PART OF AUGUST (UNTIL AUGUST 19TH), WHEN WEDNES-DAY MORNING MASSES WILL RESUME AT 7:00 AM AND 8:00AM.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 28:10-22a; Ps 91:1-4, 14-15ab; Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday: Gn 32:23-33; Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b, 15; Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a; Ps 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19; Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30; Ps 37:3-4,18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a; Ps 105:1-4, 6-7; Mt 10:24-33 Sunday: Am 7:12-15; Ps 85:9-14; Eph 1:3-14 [1:3-10]; Mk 6:7-13

You changed my mourning into dancing; O LORD, my God, forever will I give you thanks. — Psalm 30:13

Did You Know During the years of 1885 to 1900, Chicago became an important Czech Center for the Benedictine Sisters.

Good News! Local Abortion Clinic Closes! Praise the Lord!

Twenty years ago, ACU Health Center, the Hinsdale abortion clinic, opened with no fanfare, no sign and no publicity. Inside this nondescript building, abortions were taking place four days a week hurting mothers by destroying babies and up to 17 ½ weeks old. On any given Saturday, as many as 18-20 women stood in line outside the building waiting for it to open. On May 27, 2015, a sign on the front door stated that the abortion clinic is now closed. Beginning in 1996, a small group of about five people would pray and counsel the mothers entering the abortion facility. But this changed in 2008 when the Adoration Chapel at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Hinsdale opened and the number of people praying started to double and triple, and then consistently there would be 25-30 people praying every Saturday at 5:30am saying the rosary. Then, two years ago, abortions were limited to Tuesdays only, and this past May they stopped all together. During this time, people also came from all over Chicagoland to pray and counsel at the Hinsdale abortion clinic. The answer to prayer during the last twenty years at the Hinsdale abortion clinic are a message of hope, perseverance, faithfulness, and love. Anything is possible with God! Please continue to pray for the other three clinics owned by this abortionist in our local area: in Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove, and Wood Dale. We rejoice today but also know that our work is not done.

Rev. Gregor Gorsic, Pastor (815) 886-4165 ext. 317

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My dear family of St. Andrew the Apostle! “Everything is connected. Concern for the environment thus needs to be joined to a sincere love for our fellow human beings and an unwavering commitment to resolving the problems of society,” wrote Pope Francis in his recent encyclical on Care for our Common Home (no. 91). He stresses that a true ecological approach always becomes a social approach; it must integrate questions of justice in debates on the environment, so as to hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor (cf. no. 49). This encyclical of Pope Francis speaks of the many concerns that affect this world we live in, which is our common home. The Eucharist, the Pope reflects, joins heaven and earth: “it embraces and penetrates all creation. The world which came forth from God’s hands returns to him in blessed and undivided adoration: in the bread of the Eucharist, ‘creation is projected towards divinization, towards the holy wedding feast, towards unification with the Creator himself’. Thus, the Eucharist is also a source of light and motivation for our concerns for the environment, directing us to be stewards of all creation” (no. 236). The Eucharist helps us recognize more easily Jesus in a poor person. As our Holy Father states, “When we fail to acknowledge as part of reality the worth of a poor person, a human embryo, a person with disabilities – to offer just a few examples – it becomes difficult to hear the cry of nature itself; everything is connected” (no. 117). Pope Francis’ encyclical letter Laudato Si’ was released last month, in June 2015. The title is taken from the first line of the encyclical, “Laudato Si’, mi Signore,” or “Praise be to you, my Lord.” In the words of this beautiful canticle, Saint Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us. This encyclical is the latest in a series of social encyclicals written by our popes over the last 125 years, as the Church sought to apply its moral principles and social teaching to emerging economic and social problems. An “encyclical” is a letter that is a teaching document by the Holy Father. A “social encyclical” applies the consistent, traditional moral teachings of the Church to the social and economic challenges of the current day. These social encyclicals shine the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Church’s moral teaching on changing social circumstances, to provide guidance and support to Christians as we seek to live our faith in the world. In this way, the teaching is both very traditional and ever new. In this recent encyclical, our Holy Father looks at various issues in the light of spiritual and moral realities, including climate change, care for persons in poverty, creating a culture of Solidarity, Encounter and Relationship, protecting human life, to name a few. The universe as a whole shows forth the inexhaustible riches of God. So, whether we are believers or not, the Pope says, “we are agreed today that the earth is essentially a shared inheritance, whose fruits are meant to benefit everyone” (no. 93). “I urgently appeal . . . for a new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet. We need a conversation which includes everyone, since the environmental challenge we are undergoing, and its human roots, concern and affect us all.” (no. 14) As a matter of fact, “Disregard for the duty to cultivate and maintain a proper relationship with my neighbor, for whose care and custody I am responsible, ruins my relationship with my own self, with others, with God and with the earth. When all these relationships are neglected, when justice no longer dwells in the land, the Bible tells us that life itself is endangered” (no. 70). My dear brothers and sisters, may we continue freely to bear witness to the truth of God’s love by our words and actions! In the loving Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Fr. Gregor

The Senior Planning Group will be meeting on August 6, 2015 at

9:00am in the Parish Office to plan the upcoming year. If you are

interested in being part of the planning or have ideas for this coming year, please come and join us at the Parish Office on August 6th.

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SUNDAY COLLECTION

June 27 & 28 $18,217.08 Peter’s Pence Collection $ 2,915.20

The Society of St. Vincent DePaul St. Andrew the Apostle Conference

…neighbor helping neighbor... Our helpline 815-886-4165 ext. 304

All calls are confidential with callbacks within 24 hours.

In today’s Gospel learn of Jesus’ shows his disappointment when teaching in the in the synagogue. He was questioned about his wisdom and working of power acts. He is amazed that his neighbors have such little faith in Him because they know Him. We as followers of Christ, should reflect on

our faith and our Lord’s presence in our lives. Do we call upon His help only when in need? Are we a disappointment to Him?

Support of our conference helps us in our work in assisting our neighbors who are in temporary need. We are grateful for your generosity.

If you or someone you know, needs assistance our helpline is 815-886-4165 ext. 304. Our conference brings temporary aid to our neighbors in need.

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC

CHURCH?

Do you, or someone you know, desire to celebrate the

Sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation?

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a faith formation process for adult seekers, both the unbaptized and baptized Christians,

baptized Catholics who seek to complete their initiation sacraments.

Fore more information or to register, contact Barbara at the Adult Faith Formation Office:

(815) 886-4165, ext. 308.

PLEASE NOTE: For the remainder of the summer, the parish office will be closing

at 12:30pm on Friday afternoons. (See front cover for Office Hours.)

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Donations

Please do not bring your donations for the St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores to the church, school areas or Parish Office. There is no space for storage.

If you have clothing, household items, small appliances or furniture you no longer use or need, bag or box your donations. Call 630-231-4658 for St. Vincent de Paul truck pickup service. A truck will come right to your door. The proceeds from your donations go a long way in helping others!

Roof Project

Phase I is ready to begin! Roof replacement will begin soon on the Middle School wing and Parish Hall. Roof Fund envelopes will be distributed at all Masses. Be sure to write your name on the envelope so we can mark your gift appropriately. We thank you for your generous support!

Amount Needed for Roof Replacement $60,000 Amount Collected as of 6/28 $38,011 Amount Needed to be Collected $21,989

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School News A Note About Tuition: The tuition for St. Andrew School includes

ALL other school-related expenses. Other schools in the area advertise a lower tuition cost but then tack on extra costs for family fees, fundraising fees, graduation fees, etc. St. Andrew includes ALL these fees in the base tui-tion cost. St. Andrew School also offers tuition assistance through scholarships and donors. Contact Mrs. Kathy Lifka at principal@andrewcc.org for more information.

PAINTNITE FUNDRAISER ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE SCHOOL

August 29 - 7pm to 9pm St. Andrew Parish Hall

Sign up now at: http://paintnite.com/pages/events/view/chicago/890883

Price: $45 per person - Adults Only - Tickets are limited

Two hours of guided inspiration by instructor to create your very own artwork, which you’ll take home with you at the end of the night. No painting experience necessary!

Paint, canvas, easel, brushes, aprons, and instruction all provided. Drinks will be available.

For more information contact Stephanie Koperski at email: slkoperski@comcast.net.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Set off some fireworks in your marriage! Restore

communication, rekindle romance and renew commitment by participating in one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on August 7-9, 2015 or October 16-18, 2015 or December 11-13, all at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http://wwme-chicagoland.org . Asista al próximo un fin de semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial del 21 al 23 de Agosto o del 30 de Octubre al 1ero de Noviembre en el de Chicago. Inscríbase hoy mismo para asistir al próximo fin de semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial. Para más información de los Fines de Semana en español si vive en el área de Joliet, llamar a Javier y Gaby Vargas (630) 621-8984 gabyjaviervgs@gmail.com, si vive en el área de Chicago y los suburbios, llamar a Oscar y Luz Delgado (847) 826-9525 odelro@aol.com , y para el sur de chicago y el Noroeste de Indiana, llamar a Juan y Elia Zambrano (708) 825-4099 eliaza4726@sbcglobal.net.

Seeking Volunteers for RomeoFest

St. Andrew’s booth Thursday, August 6 - 9

We are looking for volunteers to pass out information about St. Andrew’s Parish at RomeoFest. If you are able to volunteer a

couple of hours of your time, please contact the Parish Office at 815-886-4165 ext. 301

to sign up. RomeoFest hours are as follows:

Thursday, August 6th 5:00-10:00pm Friday, August 7th 5:00-11:00pm

Saturday, August 8th 12:00-11:00pm Sunday, August 9th 12:00-10:00pm

Gift Shop News

The gift shop will be closed during the month of July. If you need something while the gift shop is closed, please contact Darlene at 815-886-6587. All proceeds from support St. Andrew Parish. Thank you for your support!

50/50 Raffle News

Only 3 more months are left on the current raffle tickets. We will pull names in July, August, and September. Please watch your mail as we will begin selling 2015-2016 50/50 Raffle Tickets in early July. Thank you for your support and good luck to you all!

Lisa & Sheryl, co-chairs

Save the date! Wednesday, September 9 for Chicago Sox Baseball Game. Price will include transportation, lunch, and ticket to the game. Watch the bulletin for more information.

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5, de Julio del 2015 Coordinadora Ramona Tagle

Hispanic@andrewcc.org 815-886-4165 ext.312

La Sagrada Familia

Diácono Ricardo Y Marina Marquez.

El AGUIJÓN DE DUDAR DE SÍ MISMO

En el pasaje de hoy del Evangelio de San Marcos, sus vecinos y familiares creen que Jesús tiene un aguijón: sus dudosas credenciales para ser un maestro en la sinagoga o un

hacedor de grandes milagros. Algunos pensamos que tenemos el “aguijón” de calificaciones insuficientes para ser testigos del plan de salvación en Cristo. Algunas veces usamos este “aguijón” imaginario para no seguir la desafiante labor de vivir el “venga a nosotros tu reino” o nos dejamos llevar por una humildad falsa sobre nuestra incompetencia como discípulos. Podemos aprender hoy una lección de Jesús y Pablo. Cada uno de nosotros, sin considerar nuestras imperfecciones físicas o personales o nuestras limitaciones (reales o imaginarias), estamos llamados y escogidos a ser mensajeros de la gracia salvadora de Dios, según nuestra manera propia de ser. Ya seamos cónyuges, padres, niños, estudiantes, trabajadores, jefes o cualquier función que tengamos en la vida, Dios puede trabajar en nosotros y por medio de nosotros para que seamos símbolo de paz para los demás. Cuando nos sintamos afligidos por el aguijón de las dudas sobre nuestra capacidad, usemos la debilidad para encontrar nuestra fuerza en Dios, y por medio de nuestra fe en Cristo continuar proclamando la Buena Nueva de la salvación.

Intención de misa

+ Sr. Sra. Guadalupe y Araceli Nieto + Sra. Esperanza Zarate

Ks. Michał Twarużek Wikariusz Parafialny

(815) 886-4165 ext. 311 email: assocpastor@andrewcc.org

sprawy urzędowe po wcześniejszym ustaleniu spotkania

Ks. Michał Twarużek

Ogólna: Aby politycy we wszystkich formach swojego zaangażowania kierowali się miłością i odpowiedzialnością.

Misyjna: Aby w obliczu nierówności społecznych chrześcijanie Ameryki Łacińskiej dawali świadectwo miłości wobec ubogich i przyczyniali się do tworzenia bardziej braterskiego społeczeństwa.

Parafialna: Za nas, rozpoczynających wakacje, abyśmy w czasie odpoczynku potrafili zachwycić się pięknym świata stworzonego przez Boga oraz pamiętali o codziennej modlitwie, niedzielnej mszy świętej i sakramentach świętych.

Piknik Parafialny

W Niedzielê, 19 lipca 2015 Odbêdzie siê coroczny Piknik

Parafialny. Rozpocznie siê on o godzinie

12:00 i bêdzie trwa³ do godziny 6 wieczorem

Potrzebni są wolontariusze do pomocy oraz sponsorzy!

*Pomoc w Sobotę w przygotowaniu od 4:30 do 6:30

*Pomoc w Niedzielę przy budce polskiej od 10 am do 8 p.m.

Po wiêcej informacji proszê dzwoniæ do Marty Wysockiej

815-886-4165 wew307

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Respect Life Conference & Workshop Saturday August 29, 2015

8:30am - 2:00pm

You are invited to the invigorat-ing Respect Life Conference & Workshop: A Sea of Mercy on August 29th! With the Sisters of Life giving the key note we can expect to be inspired. Come join

us and experience Mercy Himself, refresh yourself with talks that will move your soul, pray with us, and share with one another.

Location: Blachette Catholic Center 16555 Weber Road, Crest Hill, IL.

Key Note Speaker: Sr. Faustina, Sisters of Life Our missions are carried out with the heart of the Church and with the hope of revealing to those we serve the inherent goodness and beauty of their own lives, so that each person may see and experience the truth that they are an unrepeatable creation of the Master.

BREAK OUT SESSIONS • Sr. Mariam, Sisters of Life - “Fearless in His Love” • Eric Scheidler, Executive Director, Pro-Life Action

League - “How would Jesus talk to a woman about to abort her baby?” • Joseph Piccione, S.T.D., JD, Senior Vice President, Missions and Ethics OSF Healthcare System - “Care of seriously ill and dying persons in the Catholic Tradition”

Cost: $20 Advanced registration & payment required by 8/14/2015.

REGISTRATION FORM NAME: _________________________________ PARISH:________________________________ PHONE:_________________________________ EMAIL:_________________________________

BREAKOUT SESSION ATTENDING: ________________________________________

REGISTER TODAY - SEATING IS LIMITED Please make check payable to Respect Life Min-istry and mail with this registration form to Office for Human Dignity, Respect Life Ministry, 16555 Weber Road, Crest Hill, IL 60402 or contact us at 815-221-6251 or prolife@dioceseofjoliet.org .

The Challenge of Poverty The Hope of Human Development

Community Night for Poverty Awareness

Join families across the diocese in a night of engagement with Catholic Social Teaching and the realities of poverty in our own neighborhoods! Meet the organizations the Catholic Campaign for Human Development funds that are making strides to eliminate poverty and change the face of communities throughout the diocese! Come for a special performance by the Youth Mariachi Band: Mariachi Matters of the Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project!

Date: Wednesday, July 29th, 2015 Time: 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Location: Blanchette Catholic Center

For questions contact Emily Williams, intern for the CCHD, Office for Human Dignity, Diocese of Joliet: peaceintern@dioceseofjoliet.org kjacobs@dioceseofjoliet.org or 815-221-6251

MONTINI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS

Montini Catholic High School is offering several academic and sports camps this summer for all grade levels. From Robotic Programming and Summer Math to Tennis and Lacrosse camps, there is something for everyone. Please check our website at www.montini.org for more information.

Novena in Honor of St. Anne All are Welcome

St. Anne Church, 1800 Dearborn St., Crest Hill, will celebrate its annual Novena in Honor of St. Anne for nine consecutive

days, beginning Saturday, July 18th, and concluding on July 26th, the Feast of St. Anne.

Novena services will be each evening during these nine days at 7:00 PM. These services will consist of novena prayers, homily, benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, and veneration of the relic of St. Anne. The Novena will conclude on Sunday, July 26, at 7:00 PM, with a solemn procession.

Please mark these dates on your calendar and plan on at-tending this very special devotion to St. Anne.

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St. Andrew the Apostle Faith Formation (815) 886-5962 Fax (815) 886-6624

Elena Marquez, Coordinator of Faith Formation, ext. 503

ALL ARE WELCOME ALL THE TIME: WE NEVER CLOSE!!

The Diocese of Joliet and our St. Andrew the Apostle family extend an invitation to all families to join us in our monthly sessions of "Generations of Faith." This is a wonderful opportunity for your family to continue to grow in love and understanding of Jesus Christ. Join the hundreds of others who journey together in Faith.

Faith Formation Office hours: First three Sundays from 9 am until Noon. Contact us at: ffoffice@andrewcc.org or call 815-886-5962 ext. 501

Bill Nelson, James Dean Johnson, Mstr. Sg. Jose Sanchez, Kyle Tranchitello,

Michael Cavoto, Matthew Domek, Humberto Zermeño, Christopher Durkovic, Joshua Plucinski,

Kurt Warkenthien, HN James M. Chavez, 2nd Lt. Alexander Nuxoll, Andrew Price

and all our men and women in the military.

PRAYERS OF THE PARISH

Remember these men and women in your daily prayers . . .

Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Women & Men Religious of the Diocese of Joliet

5 Brs. Kevin Coffey, Charles Hlava, Guy Jelinek, Raphael Kozel, Augustine Mallak OSB 6 Abbot Austin Murphy, OSB 7 Dcns. Gregory Ouska, Scott Pace, Rigoberto Padilla, Jesse Pigliaro, Thomas Paluch, James Perry, Edwin Petak, Charles Peterson 8 Srs. Mary Jo Young, M. Carla Zdenek, Dolores Zemont, M. Margaret A. Zimmerman OSF 9 Frs. Venard Kommer, Ducanh Pham, Fred Ratke, Jesus Ramirez-Tapla, James Walton OFM 10 Frs. Eugene Hemrick & Marek Herbut 11 Deacon Keith Wolfe (Seminarian)

CPR / AED TRAINING (An AHA HS CPR/AED Provider Course)

The next training session for learning adult/child CPR/AED is being offered on Monday, July 27, 2015.

The session will run from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm in room 110. Ken Searcy, RN, a St. Andrew parishioner,

will be the trainer for this session. Reservations are required. If anyone is interested, please contact the office at 815-886-4165, ext. 301 to reserve a space.

There is no cost for this nonhealthcare provider class.

FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST

Mark’s Gospel account today is built on a double as-tonishment or amazement: the neighbors and family of Je-sus are astonished that he taught in the synagogue with wisdom and worked powerful signs. Jesus, in turn, is amazed that they have no faith in him because they know his origins, not because of any fault with his teaching or ministry. As with many of Mark’s passages, we get a rather intimate glimpse here of the human part of Jesus’ two‑fold nature. To reinforce his point, Mark tells of Jesus’ return to his native place, and further points out that he is in the midst of his own family members there. From the very people he expected the most, Jesus received the least. In the day of the Gospel’s writing, Mark was attempting to illustrate a lesson to the house of Israel: the God of the covenant expected the greatest faith from the house of Israel, but often received the least. This is a good source for reflection on our part, we who are Jesus’ followers today. For the wisdom of Christ to continue and for our lives to be seen as signs of his power, he must expect and be able to find great faith among us. Will he? Can he? Does he? Or is he, once again, amazed by its absence? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Struggling to Pay Your Rent/Mortgage?

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet currently has funds available for rental and mortgage assistance for residents of Will County. To find out if you're eligible, call 815-774-4663. To learn more about Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.

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St. Andrew the Apostle Church 11th Annual Parish

Family & Community Picnic JULY 19, 2015 - NOON TO 6 P.M.

We have many volunteer opportunities available, Please call the parish office

or sign up at the manna table on Sundays. We are in need of many people to make the picnic a success!

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I would like to have my house blessed. Please contact me to make arrangements.

Name _________________________________

Address _______________________________ _______________________________________

Home Phone ____________________________

Work Phone ____________________________

Please Pray For

Antoinette Borkowicz, Virginia Fondakowski, Violet Sinkula, Richard Lachowski, Antoinetta Krantz, Katie Churulo, Doreen Thiboult, Kathryn Manago, Kimberly Swada, Larry Stokes, Marie Lynch, Michael Boyle, Mikayla Elia, Samantha Elia, Lukas Panek, Helga Cantrelle, Leon Lasota, Carolyn Kolasinski, Kathy Cannell, John Kiester, Betty Knoth, Bill Litton, Jim Konieczny, Dan Steffens, Dave Paulsen, Ann Marie Mosquera, Ralph Schweihs, Bobby Bushnell, Rose Elwart, Georgiana Kowalski, Marion Kowalski, Pat Sumoski, Jim Stewart, Charles Angela, Frances Ison, Juan Gomez, Sandra Glanpicolo, Austin Julitz, Zachary Majkrzak, Donald Cassidy, Larry Hahn, Richard Bergmann, Michael Cavoto, Erin McCann, Pat Hill, Chris Sedor, Barbara Mitchell, Jason Borowski, Bob Skinkis, Carole Ann Banks, Joe Mauricio, Jr., George Lambert, Karen Langan, Joseph Loboda, Jr., Kathy Borowski, Sharon Dempsey, Bearnie Lee, Kathy Broski, Denny Czyzewicz, Maryann Rodi, Mildred Drdak, Dorothy Sedlacek, Tiffany Lannin, Roger Gulden, Rose Ison, Bea Russell, Janet Phad, Phyllis DeFrank, Patricia Matthews, Carolyn Herriges, Dolores Halagiera

Look upon our brothers and sisters who are ill, in the midst of illness and pain, may they be united with Christ, who heals both body and soul; may they know the consolation promised to those who suffer and be fully restored to wellness and whole-ness. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

GRANT ETERNAL REST, LIGHT AND PEACE TO ALL FAITHFUL DEPARTED: Ralph Schweihs

Please call the parish office by Monday at (815) 886-4165 for the name of your loved one to be placed for 3 weeks on our short term prayer list. Also, please call the parish office, if you are hospitalized and would like a visit from our hospital minis-try team or homebound and in need of communion.

Hospital Visitation of Parishioners

Please remember that if you or any family members find yourselves in a hospital, be sure to let them know you are a parishioner at St. Andrew’s — it doesn’t hurt to say it a few times, either! Whenever we priests, deacons or Eucharistic Ministers come to visit, we check the hospital list of parishioners printed under “St. Andrew.” But if you’re not listed as a parishioner of St. Andrew, we won’t know you’re even there! We do not want to miss you! You can always call us, too, at the office, ext. 301. Thank you. May the Lord Jesus be with you all your days, to love and be loved by Him, to honor and serve Him, as He honors and serves us!

A COMMUNITY OF WORD AND SACRAMENT

SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION

CATECHUMENATE The Catechumenate is a community which gathers those adults who have not been baptized, and seek deeper insight into the Christian faith.

BAPTISM OF CHILDREN We joyfully celebrate the baptism of children of Christian households which are joined to our weekly worship, and have active registration in our parish community for at least 3 months. After registration in the parish, please attend an Evening of Awareness, if you have not attended a class in the past two years, to register for Baptism and select a date. Classes are presented on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Baptism is celebrated on the third Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m.

EUCHARIST AND CONFIRMATION Formation for those coming first to the table of the Lord as children is infused into the efforts of our school and Faith Formation Office. Confirmation formation is a two year process completed in eighth grade. Please call the Faith Formation Office for more information.

SACRAMENTS OF COMMITMENT MARRIAGE Marriage preparation is a six month process of prayer, reflection and study. Couples work with both the presider and a sponsor couple through this process. Please note that this six month period of preparation is essential.

ORDERS Those seeking assistance in discerning a call to ordained ministry are encouraged to call the parish offices.

SACRAMENTS OF HEALING RECONCILIATION Reconciliation is available each Saturday afternoon, Wednesday evening 5:30-7:00pm, through seasonal communal services, and by appointment.

ANOINTING Anointing of the Sick is offered through seasonal services, and always by request. If hospitalized, please immediately seek anointing from the Catholic chaplain.

St. Andrew the Apostle We Care Food Pantry

The St. Andrew We Care Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 am. until 12:30 p.m. for any eligible family in Romeoville in need of food assistance.

The requirements to receive food commodities from the Pantry is that a valid State of Illinois Driver's License or State of Illinois ID and a current utility bill with your Romeoville address must be presented at the time of sign-in. Due to the poor economy, loss of employment or housing, and if you are currently residing with a Romeoville family, you may bring your valid Illinois Driver’s License or State ID AND a current utility bill from the Romeoville residents you are living with. Some proof of residency must be established. This must be brought to the Pantry each time you come for food assistance.

The Pantry is located at 219 Arlington. For further information, please contact Jack or Pat Frazier at (815) 919-3233.

Crisis Pregnancy Women’s Choice Services 1-888-4-HOPE-4-1 Birthright 1-800-550-4900

Post Abortion Healing for Women & Men 1-866-99-4-GIVE (4483)

Natural Family Planning 815-838-5334

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Parish Staff (815) 886-4165 Rev. Gregor Gorsic, Pastor, ext. 317

Rev. Michał Twaruzek, Associate Pastor, ext. 311 Rev. Jacob Kolawole, Priest in Residence, ext. 301 Darlene Searcy, Communications Secretary, ext. 301 Bernadette Sedlacek, Manna, ext. 303 Deacon Ron Searls, Business Manager, ext. 302 Marta Wysocki, Coordinator of Polish Ministry, ext. 307 Ramona Tagle, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, ext. 312 Sue Psenicka, Director of Music & Worship Coordinator, ext. 314 Barb Sanders, Contact for Adult Faith Formation, ext. 308 Russell McNab, Facility Manager, ext. 316

St Andrew School (815) 886-5953 Kathy Lifka, Principal, ext. 421 Jill Briceno, Secretary, ext. 420

St. Andrew Faith Formation (815) 886-5962 Elena Marquez, Coordinator of Faith Formation, ext. 503

Deacons: Deacon Jesse Tagle Deacon Jerry Clark Deacon Ricardo Marquez Deacon Herb Waldron Deacon Felix Dominguez Deacon Rich Ford Deacon Rigoberto Padilla

St. Vincent de Paul Society (815) 886-4165 ext. 304 Knights of Columbus (815) 651-4585 Independent Counseling Services Victor Alvarez (815) 886-4165 ext. 315