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St. Bartholomew Church
4949 W. Patterson Ave.  Chicago, Illinois 60641
773-286-7871  www.stbartholomew.net
ST. BART’S PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
St. Bartholomew Parish is a faith-filled people, guided by the Holy Spirit and the Gospel, striving to hear and
spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to all…
to CELEBRATE together because the Lord is in our midst and dwelling within us.
to CARE about each other, sharing our joys and sorrows.
to GROW in awareness of Jesus, alive and active in our lives.
to INVITE everyone to share in one another’s goodness, talents, hopes and visions.
The people of God at St. Bartholomew REACH OUT to all because we need each other.
October 25, 2015
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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La historia de Bartimeo es interesante y poderosa en muchos niveles. Aquí, un hombre ciego
que se encontraba en una multitud alrededor de Jesús, que salía de Jericó. No vio a Jesús (por
supuesto), y él le grita "Jesús, hijo de David, ten piedad de mí". Algunos de los apóstoles (que
a veces funcionaban como seguridad para una estrella de rock), le dijieron que se callara. Pero
él persistió y Jesús les dijo que lo llevaran hacia él. A pesar de que Jesús supo enseguida lo
que quería el hombre, le preguntó a Bartimeo "¿Qué quieres de mí?" La sencilla respuesta
fue... "ve por tu camino, tu fe te ha salvado." Wow... no hubo ninguna oración especial,
ninguna imposición de las manos o nada extravagante: Cristo simplemente le dijo que su fe lo
salvó.
Esta es una poderosa lección para nosotros. ¡Nuestra fe nos puede salvar! Creer y luego pedir.
Creer y luego pedir, asombrosamente simple cuando estamos prestando atención. También me gusta la versión de
Marcos de la vida y obras de Jesús, ya que es tan directa y muy simple de entender.
En el mundo actual, bien sabemos que hay cosas que son horribles, que causan dolor a nuestras familias, nuestras
comunidades o el mundo. A menudo pensamos que no se puede hacer nada... pero sería un error. Esta es una de las
soluciones, si estamos prestando atención. Creo que hay que tener fe en Dios y pedir lo que necesitamos. No me
refiero a pedir $50.00 para ir al casino para apostar, o pedir que los Cachorros ganen, pero pedir por las cosas que
verdaderamente son importantes. Solo usted sabe lo que importa en su vida, es decir usted y Dios. La curación de
Bartimeo es otro ejemplo del gran amor que Jesús tenía para todos. Estoy seguro de que San Marcos no incluyó
esta historia acerca de Jesús sólo para llenar espacio, o simplemente para dar otro ejemplo del gran poder de Jesús.
Otra vez... es sencillo. Debemos creer y pedir.
Y así le pregunto, ¿en qué cree usted? Si usted cree en Dios uno y trino, todo es posible. ¡Nada lo que importa está
fuera de la mesa, y mucho es absolutamente milagroso! Pregúntese, ¿Dónde está lo milagroso en su vida? Tal vez
puede comenzar con su propia vida. ¡Su vida es realmente milagrosa! Todas las personas que usted conoce o
conocía, sus vidas son/eran milagrosas. Es una manera de mantener su fe. Es simple... creer y luego pedir. Yo diría
que necesita prestar atención primero.
Traiga esa fe con usted diariamente, y sobre todo cuando viene como comunidad el fin de semana. Alimente su fe
en los sacramentos y en servir unos a otros. Vuelva a la comunidad a presenciar esa fe, en palabras pero lo más
importante en la acción.
Ahora cambiando el tema. Como ustedes saben, nuestro Ministerio de música tiene otra identidad, The Fire Within
(El fuego por dentro). Este incluye el coro de adultos en inglés, el coro en español y el coro juvenil, junto a cantores
y músicos entre nosotros. Así que anote en su calendario el sábado 21 de noviembre, a las 7:30 de la tarde para
nuestro concierto. Es aquí mismo en la iglesia de San Bartolomé. Los boletos están a $10.00. Los ingresos de este
evento van ayudar a la parroquia en algo tangible y nos permite algún presupuesto para conseguir algo de música.
Habrá algunos destacados artistas. Habrá más información pronto. Traiga a su familia y amigos. Habrá todo tipo de
música. Secular, sagrada, en inglés, en español, y tal vez algunas piezas patrióticas. Le prometo que va ser una gran
noche.
The Fire Within en concierto. SÁBADO, 21 de NOVIEMBRE, 7:30PM en la iglesia. Puede comprar boletos en la
entradas. La venta de boletos comenzará a principios de noviembre. Dígales a sus amigos y vecinos. ¡Queremos
llenar nuestra iglesia! Llámeme, Chuck Kessell, si tiene alguna pregunta, 773-858-5325.
Por último, quiero pedir sinceramente que considere convertirse en un ministro de música en nuestra parroquia,
como corista en el coro en inglés, en español, o con el coro juvenil, o posiblemente a despegar nuestro grupo de
adolescentes. Todos estos grupos ensayan normalmente sólo una vez por semana y luego cantan en una Misa. Coro
en inglés – el jueves a las 7:30 en la iglesia. Coro en español - miércoles a las 7:00 en la iglesia. Coro juvenil miércoles de 4:00-530PM en la iglesia. ¿Le gusta algún instrumento? Hable conmigo y veremos si podemos
usarlo.
¡Gracias!
Chuck Kessell, Director Musical, 773-858-5325
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The story of Bartimaeus is interesting and powerful on so many levels. Here is a blind
man who found himself in a crowd surrounding Jesus, who was leaving Jericho at the
time. Not seeing Jesus (of course), instead he cries out “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on
me.” Some of the Apostles (who sometimes acted like security for a Rock Star), told him
to quiet down. But he persisted and Jesus told them to bring him. Even though I am sure
Jesus knew right away what the man wanted, he asked Bartimaeus “What do you want of
me?” The answer simply put was…. “Go your way your faith has saved you.” Wow…no
fancy prayers, no laying on of hands, or mumbo jumbo: Christ simply told him that his
faith saved him.
Here is a powerful lesson for us. Our Faith can save us! Believe and then ask. Believe
and then ask, amazingly simple when we are paying attention. I also like Mark’s version of Jesus’ life and
works, since he is so direct and very simple about putting things into words.
In today’s world, well we know the things that are horrific, that cause pain to us, our families, our
communities, or world. Often we think that nothing can be done…but we would be wrong. Here is one of
those solutions, if we are paying attention. Believe-in essence-have faith in God, and ask for what we need. I
don’t mean ask for $50.00 to go to the Casino and gamble, or to ask for a Cubs Win, but ask for those things
that truly matter. Only you know what matters in your life, that is to say you and God. Healing Bartimaeus
was another example of the great love Jesus had for people in general. I know for sure having studied Mark’s
writing over the years, he didn’t insert this story about Jesus just to fill space or just to give another example of
Jesus’ great power. Again…it is simply put. Believe and ask.
And so I trouble you to ask yourself, just what do you believe in? If you believe in the Triune God, then all
things are possible. Nothing that matters is off the table, and much is absolutely miraculous! Ask yourself
where the miraculous is in your life. Maybe start with your own life in whatever shape it is in. Your life is
truly miraculous! All the people you know or did know, their lives were/are miraculous. It’s a place to ground
you back in faith. It is simple….Believe and then ask. I would add that you need to pay attention first.
Bring that faith with you on a daily basis, and especially when you come as community on the weekend.
Nourish your faith in the sacraments, and in serving each other. Then go back into the community to witness
that faith, in words but more importantly in action.
Now on to something completely different. As you know, our Music Ministry has another identity, that of
THE FIRE WITHIN. It comprises the Adult English Choir, The Spanish Coro, and the Children’s Choir,
along with cantors and musicians among us. So Mark your calendars for NOVEMBER 21, that’s a Saturday at
7:30PM for Our Concert. It’s right here at St. Bart’s in Church. Tickets are $10.00 each. Our proceeds from
this event go to assist the parish in something tangible, and to allow us some budget to get some music. We
will have some featured artists as well, more on that later. Bring your family, and friends. There will be all
sorts of music, Secular, Sacred, English, Spanish, and maybe a Patriotic piece or two as well. I promise it will
be a great evening together.
THE FIRE WITHIN In concert. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 7:30PM in Church. You can get tickets at
the door. Early ticket sales will begin in early November. Tell your Friends and neighbors. We’d like to fill
our Church with folks! Call me, Chuck Kessell, if you have any questions at 773-858-5325
Finally, I want to sincerely ask you to consider becoming a Music Minister in our parish, as a Chorister in the
English Choir, the Spanish Coro, The Children’s Choir, or possibly to get our Teen Group off the ground. All
of these groups rehearse just once a week normally and then sing at one Mass. English Choir –Thursday at
7:30PM in church. Spanish Coro-Wednesday at 7:00PM in church. Children’s Choir-Wednesday from 4:005:30PM in Church. Do you play an instrument? Talk to me and we’ll see if we can use it.
Thanks!
Chuck Kessell, Music Director, 773-858-5325
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October Is Respect Life Month
“Every Life Is worth Living”
Please pray the Prayer for Life daily and watch the
bulletin for important on-going activities.
God of life and love, you created us in your image
and sent your Son to bring us life.
Instill in us a respect for all life,
from conception to natural death.
Empower us to work for justice for the poor.
Nourish us that we may bring food to the hungry.
Inspire us to cherish the fragile life of the unborn.
Strengthen us to bring comfort to the chronically ill.
Teach us to treat the aging with dignity and respect.
Bring us one day into the glory of everlasting life.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen ©WLP
Baby Shower
The Catholic Women’s Guild will be collecting
NEW ITEMS for a month long "Respect Life Baby
Shower". Various new items are needed: diapers,
wipes, blankets, pajamas, etc. All new items
collected will be donated to: The Women's Center on
Cicero Avenue.
Fall Backwards!
Don’t forget to turn
your clocks back November 1st!
Sunday Mass Attendance Count /
Total de Misa Dominical
October 17-18, 2015
85
NA
210
11:00AM
1:00PM
Por favor, rece diariamente la oración Por la Vida y
vea el boletín de actividades importantes.
Respeto por la Vida
Respect for Life
5:00PM
7:00AM
9:00AM
Respeto por la Vida
"Cada vida merece vivir"
376
510
To get a better sense of Mass attendance we are
taking an informal Mass count all year long.
Estaremos tomando un conteo informal de la
asistencia a Misa para tener un mejor sentido de la
asistencia a lo largo del año.
Dios de vida y amor, nos creaste a tu imagen y
enviaste a tu hijo para que nos diera vida.
Inculca en nosotros el respeto por la vida,
desde la concepción hasta la muerte natural.
Danos el poder para trabajar por la justicia de los
pobres. Aliméntanos para que podamos traer
alimentos a los hambrientos. Inspíranos para
apreciar la frágil vida antes del nacimiento.
Fortalécenos para llevar consuelo a los enfermos
crónicos. Enséñanos a tratar el envejecimiento con
dignidad y respeto. Llévanos un día a la Gloria de la
vida eterna. Te lo pedimos a través de Cristo nuestro
Señor.
Amén.
Baby Shower
El Grupo de Damas Católicas tendrán una colecta de
artículos nuevos durante la campaña "Baby Shower
para Respeta la Vida". Se pueden traer nuevos
artículos a la Iglesia. Se necesitan varios artículos
nuevos: pañales, toallas, mantas, pijamas, etc.. Todos
los artículos serán donados al Centro de Mujeres en la
Avenida Cicero.
No se les olviden, hay
que atrasar su reloj una
hora el:
1 de Noviembre 2015.
Devotional Opportunities
Every Tuesday, the Rosary is recited and prayers are
prayed for World Peace at 6:00PM in the Rectory. All
parishioners and friends are invited to join us.
All are invited every Tuesday morning to the Novena of
Our Lady of Fatima after the 8:30AM Mass.
All are invited to the 48 Hour Exposition and Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament every Thursday, 9:00AM until
Saturday, 8:00AM in the Mater Dei Chapel.
PARISH LIFE
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Memorial Mass
Misa Memorial
St. Bartholomew's Bereavement Ministry will be
hosting a Memorial Mass on Saturday, November 7
at 11:00AM. Mass will be celebrated to remember
those who have been laid to rest this past year. All
are invited to remember those who have joined our
loving Lord in the kingdom of heaven. Please bring
a picture to be placed on our table of remembrance
set up at the front of Church. All photos should have
your name and phone number placed on the back.
Photos need to be taken home by Thanksgiving.
Hospitality will follow the Memorial Mass. Any
questions please call the rectory 773-286-7871 or
Nina at (773)330-0202.
El Ministerio de Duelo de San Bartolomé tendrá una
Misa Memorial el Sábado 7 de Noviembre a las
11:00AM. Se celebra la Misa para recordar a
aquellos que han fallecido este año pasado. Todos
están invitados a recordar a aquellos que se han
unido a nuestro amado Señor en el reino de los
cielos. Favor de traer una fotografía para colocar en
nuestra mesa de conmemoración en la parte delantera
de la iglesia. Todas las fotos deben tener su nombre y
número de teléfono marcados atrás. Las fotos deben
ser recogidas a más tardar el Día de Acción de
Gracias. Habrá hospitalidad después de la Misa
Memorial. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llame
a la rectoría al 773-286-7871.
Catholic Women’s Guild News
Thank you to all who came to last month’s meeting.
We made 5 baby blankets, they will de donated to
the Women’s Center.
Invitation To All
All are invited to the November 6 Catholic Women’s
Guild Meeting at 7:00PM in Krueger Hall.
Parishioners Rich Ruhland and Kathy Ott will give a
presentation on civilian and military life during the
Revolutionary War. Kathy and Rich have been
historical re-enactors for 26 years. They will bring
many items to view covering the preparation of food,
education, toys, sewing, etc. There will also be
clothing and military items of the time period.
Please bring a non-perishable food item to the
November meeting. Donations will be given to the
St. Vincent De Paul Society.
Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair
The Catholic Women's Guild is hosting their annual
Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, November 21st.
Krueger Hall Doors are open from 9:00AM-4:00PM.
Lunch will be available along with many raffles.
Spaces are available! For more information please
contact Heidi at 773-655-0548 or
at [email protected]
Parish Cookbook Reminder
Please send in your recipes today for the Parish
Cookbook. Drop them off at the Rectory or email
them to [email protected].
Feria de Artes y Artesanía de las Fiestas
El Grupo de Damas Católicas está organizando su
feria anual de artes y artesanía el sábado 21 de
noviembre. Las puertas estarán abiertas de 9:00AM a
4:00PM. Habrá almuerzo disponible junto con
muchas rifas. ¡Hay espacio disponible! Para obtener
más información póngase en contacto con Heidi al
773-655-0548 o en [email protected].
Recordatorio para el Libro de
Recetas Parroquial
Por favor envía sus recetas para el recetario de la
parroquia. Puede dejarlas en la rectoría o mandar por
correo electrónico a [email protected].
MEXICAN FOOD SALE
TODAY, Sunday, October 25
Organized by the Guadalupano Committee
Please stop by the Hospitality Room after each Mass
for delicious Home-made Mexican Food.
All
proceeds will be used towards the celebration of Our
Lady of Guadalupe on December 12, 2015.
Thank you for your support!
VENTA DE COMIDA MEXICANA
HOY, Domingo 25 de Octubre
después de cada misa en el salón de hospitalidad.
Deliciosos tamales, pozole, sopes, tacos dorados, ...
Este evento es organizado por el comité
guadalupano. Los fondos recaudados serán
utilizados para la celebración de nuestra señora de
Guadalupe el 12 de Diciembre
GRACIAS POR SU APOYO!
SPIRITUAL LIFE
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Remember to Pray…
for all the sick, suffering,
handicapped and lonely of St. Bartholomew, especially:
Monday, October 26, 2015
8:30 AM - Felicidad Garcia
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
8:30 AM - Antonio Tolentino req by Edita Tolentino
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - SS. Simon and Jude
8:30 AM - Jocyline Medina req by family
Thursday, October 29, 2015
8:30 AM - Marge Jones
Friday, October 30, 2015
8:30 AM - Johann Lendino req by husband, Joe
Saturday, October 31, 2015
8:30 AM - Felicidad Garcia req by Grace Ann Garcia
3:00 PM - Wedding Miriam Jasmine Gomez & Jonathan Bonet
5:00 PM - Ralph, Al, & Yolanda Melone req by family
- Ben & Eva McAllister req by Sally Melone
- All Our Faithful Departed
Sunday, November 1, 2015 - All Saints
7:00 AM - Correa-Maldonado Family req by Alcala Family
- Alcala-Tello Family req by Alcala Family
- Parishioners of St. Bartholomew
9:00 AM - Jon & Jozefa Gozdek req by Cecilia Gintowt
- Francise & Felicia Gintowt
req by Cecilia Gintowt
- Deceased members of the Hofilena Family &
Shelley Felipe req by Grene Hofilena
11:00 AM - Rubimar Monet req by parents
- Edwin Colon req by Norma Mateo
- Judy Figueroa req by Norma Mateo
1:00 PM - Raquel Martinez req by family
- Lazaro Franco req Ninfa Salgado
- Maria Eleazar Mejia Perez
req by Rivas Mejia Family
- Presentation: Citlally Castellan
6:00 PM - Healing Mass in the Chapel
( Please enter through the alley door.)
Wedding Banns
III - Miriam Jasmine Gomez & Jonathan Bonet
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21;
Lk 13:10-17
Tuesday:
Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21
Wednesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16
Thursday: Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31;
Lk 13:31-35
Monday:
Carmen Agosto
Thomas Angsten
Bryan Ayala
Lillian Borrayo
Bienvenido Bendicion
Donald Bonnem
David Brown
Fr. George Cerny
Francisca Chavez
Patrick Collins
Patrick Connors
Lilia Corral
Maria Corral
Wilhelmina Donzella
Janet Espinosa
Edna Falibene
Minerva Fernandez
Anne Foy
Phillip Gagliano
Ruben Garcia
Diane Gazda
James Gazda
Ed Johns
Pat Johns
Barry E. Johnson
Pat Jozwiak
Ellen Kelly
Gerard Kurek
Lorraine Kurek
Florence Kuss
Joe Lajb
Fr. Tom Lamping
Rosa Lara
Adeline Lewanski
Consuelo Lopez
Irene Maldonado
Henry Marchionne
Mary Marinoff
Cleto Martinez
Helmut Maye
Cynthia Mazac
Linda Mazac
John McNulty
Sheila McNulty
Sally McAlister
Melone
Tulio Melone
Alejandro Mendoza
June Miller
Jean Morris
Pat Noonan
Estrella Odulia
Joseph Parisi
Ruthe Perri
Frances Plantago
Jeremy Poblete
Greg Potrafka
Patricia Prendergast
Laura Pyrzynski
Tony Rivera
Therese Roberts
Esther Rodriguez
Lupita Rodriguez
Angelica Rosalanda
Luis Saltos
Louis Samartino
Mary Santiago
Fred Schomer
Mike Shapiro
Georgia Melone
Sharp
Jean Spisak
Carmen Torres
Christ Trost
Edita Tolentino
Rich Van Durme
Rachel Weber
Robert Whiteman
Catherine Wolek
Eric Wood
Maria Luisa Wyskiel
Mary Zgonina
Ed Ziecina
Rest in Peace... John A. Fisher,
Peter R. DeRose
Please pray for all the deceased members of our parish.
Remember to Pray…
for the protection & safety
of all our family and friends serving in the Armed Forces.
Eric Baksin
Hector Chahin
Paul Cruz
Rev. Chris Doering
Robert Douglas
Francisco Figueroa
Antonio Flores
Christian Garicia
Fernando Guzman
Valerie Hague
Rosalinda Jaime
Jason Jantke
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
James Jorgensen
Tre La
Diego Medina
Lillian Morales
Ivon Perez
Jorge Perez
De Jesus
Kirk Perisin
Mike Pretto
Karla Rosas
Jessica Salgado
Andres Saltos
Mirian Sarabia
Scott Storr
Anthony Urankar
Marco Watkins
Christopher Ryan
Whiteman
Andrew Wiener
Zachary Wiener
Emanuel Zambrano
Matthew Zwolinski
Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6
Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a,
14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11
Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3;
Mt 5:1-12a
HUMAN CONCERNS
Blood Drive
Our Fall Blood Drive will be held
Sunday, November 1, in Krueger
Hall from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. This
can be your chance to help save
lives. Healthy adults over the age of
17 can donate. Donating only takes 30 minutes of
your time yet it is priceless to its recipients. Please be
generous and give the GIFT OF LIFE.
HOMEBOUND? ILL?
RECOVERING FROM A HOSPITAL STAY?
THEN THIS MESSAGE IS FOR YOU!!
There are people waiting to bring you Communion - we just need to know you want us to come. Please
call the rectory or drop a note (attention Ministers of
Care) with your name, address, and phone number.
We’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Spanish
Ministers of Care are available, as well as English
speaking ministers. For more information call:
Rectory Office 773-286-7871 for English
Jennifer Martinez 773-283-5514 for Spanish
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Reconciliation : 4:00 to 5:00 PM every Saturday.
Baptism: During pregnancy or after birth, parents are
expected to attend a Baptismal Preparation meeting held on the
first Sunday of the month at 12:30PM. Baptisms are
celebrated on the fourth Sunday of every month at 2:30PM.
For information and registration for class and Baptism times,
please telephone the rectory 773-286-7871.
Marriage: For pre-marriage preparation and to assure the
wedding date you prefer, please call the Rectory at least six
months in advance before confirming a reception hall.
Communion, Confirmation and Conversion for Adults:
Please call the rectory for an appointment.
Communion, Confirmation and Conversion for
children: Please call the Coordinator of Religious Education.
All children should be enrolled in R.E. 1st - 8th grades.
Communion to the homebound: Please call the parish
office with information about those who are shut-ins or sick so
that visits may be made. In an emergency situation, please call
immediately at any hour.
Anointing of the Sick and Funerals: Please call the
rectory if your family member is sick and needs the Anointing
of the Sick, or when a family member dies, so that the parish
priests may minister to your needs and assist you in planning
the Funeral Liturgy. This includes the Wake Service, the
Eucharistic Liturgy and the final commitment at the Cemetery.
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Donación de Sangre
Se llevará a cabo Domingo 1 de
Noviembre en el Krueger Hall de
9:00AM a 3:00PM. Personas
saludables mayores de 17 años pueden
donar. Esta es su oportunidad para
salvar vidas. Donar sangre solamente
toma 30 minutos y su donación no tiene precio para
sus receptores. Por favor, sea generoso con sus
semejantes y dé el REGALO DE VIDA a quienes lo
necesitan.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
Turn a good marriage into a great marriage. Rediscover the
“spark” that was there on your wedding day. Marriage
Encounter Weekends have fostered growth in the married life
of thousands of couples. How about your marriage? The next
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend for the Chicago/
Northwest Indiana area is December 11-13, 2015, at Elk Grove
Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For
reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or
contact us through wwmejoliet.org.
For information in Spanish contact Javier y Gaby Vargas (630)
621-8984 [email protected], or Gerardo y Adriana
Vargas (708) 484-9276.
PREPARACION SACRAMENTAL
Reconciliación: Cada Sabado a las 4:00PM.
Bautismos: Llamar a la Rectoría para registrarse y señalar la
fecha de la clase de preparación y la fecha de Bautizo.
Siempre celebramos el Bautismo el segundo domingo de cada
mes. La celebración de bautizos comienza con la misa de la
1:00pm en español y termina después de la misa. La clase de
preparación se lleva a cabo el primer sábado de cada mes a las
3:00 de la tarde, para padres y padrinos en la Rectoría. No traer
niños, por favor. Los padrinos deben ser mayores de 16 años,
católicos y haber recibido los sacramentos del bautizo,
confesión, comunión y confirmación. Aquellos que viven en
unión libre NO pueden ser padrinos.
Matrimonios, Quinceañeras: Llamar a la Rectoría y
preguntar por el Padre Castillo seis meses antes de la
ceremonia para segurar la fecha que usted prefiere y antes de
contratar el lugar de recepción.
Comunión, Confirmación o Conversión para Adultos:
Llamar a la Rectoría.
Comunión, Reconciliación o Confirmación para
Niños: Llamar a la Rectoría para registrarse en las clases de
Educación Religiosa. Todos los niños deben asistir a clases
desde el primer grado hasta el octavo grado.
Entierros: Llamar a la Rectoría.
Presentación: Se realizará el primer domingo de cada mes,
cuando el niño cumpla los cuarenta días o tres años de edad
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CATHOLIC EDUCATION
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TRUE BLINDNESS
VERDADERA CEGUERA
Bartimaeus caused a stir. Normally he sat by the side
of the road being a “good blind beggar.” But one day
Jesus passed nearby. Bartimaeus jumped up and
called out to Jesus. We can imagine him turning
toward the direction of the commotion and noise.
Bartimaeus probably had his arms outstretched as he
shouted out to the son of David.
Bartimeo causó tremenda conmoción. Por lo regular
él estaba sentado al borde del camino siendo un
“buen mendigo ciego”. Pero un buen día pasó Jesús
cerca de ahí. Bartimeo se puso de pie en un salto y le
gritó a Jesús. Nos podemos imaginar como se daba
vuelta en dirección al ruido y la conmoción.
Probablemente tenía los brazos extendidos al gritarle
al hijo de David.
The people who knew him were embarrassed by his
outburst. They tried to hush him up and get him to sit
back down by the roadside. Their actions spoke
volumes: “Bartimaeus, you’re not fit for Jesus.” But
it was okay for them and other “sighted” people to
follow Jesus. In today’s readings, we learn that true
blindness is not a condition of our eyes but of our
hearts.
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Los que lo conocían se sentían azorados de sus
gritos. Trataron de hacerle callar y que se volviera a
sentar al borde del camino. Sus acciones decían
mucho: “Bartimeo, tú no eres digno de Jesús”. Pero
sí estaba bien que ellos y otras personas “con vista”
siguieran a Jesús. En las lecturas de hoy, aprendemos
que la verdadera ceguera no es una condición de los
ojos sino del corazón.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Sutherlands Foods & Spirits
5353 W. Irving Park Rd.
Today, Sunday, October 25
Sutherlands will donate 50% of their proceeds to
St. Bartholomew Parish and the
To Teach Who Christ Is Campaign.
Stop by and enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner,
an afternoon snack & cocktail,
or an after dinner drink.
Alvernia High School
Alumnae Association
On Sunday, November 1, 2015 the Alvernia
Alumnae Association will hold its Annual Fall
Gathering at Our Lady, Mother of the Church, 8701
West Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60656. The
Memorial Mass is at 3:00PM followed by light
refreshments and visiting. Family and friends are
welcome to join us for this special afternoon.
The Alvernia Alumnae Association welcomes
anyone who attended, taught, worked at or was
otherwise affiliated with Alvernia High School in
Chicago, Illinois. Our mission is to fund raise for
the School Sisters of St. Francis; last year the
Association raised more than $20,000 for the School
Sisters’ retirement fund.
Help St. Bartholomew School by
collecting and saving General
Mills Box Tops. Boxtops for
Education are found on many
products.
Clip your Campbell Soup
Label UPC’s (or provide entire
label). Both Box Tops and
Campbell Soup Labels can be
dropped off at the school office or the
Rectory.
MANNA CERTIFICATES
Don’t pay with cash / Pay with Manna gift
certificates and earn 2-5% for every gift card. No
extra cost to you and it’s an easy way to help support
St. Bartholomew School. Give manna certificates as
birthday, holiday, or anniversary gifts or use them to
purchase groceries, gas, apparel, or use them at your
favorite restaurant. Over 100 vendors available such
as Jewel, Walgreens, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Kmart, Best
Buy, Wal-Mart, Exxon, and many more of your
favorites.
For your convenience certificates are available for
purchase M-F from 9AM-2PM at the school office.
For more information go to
http://sbschool.homestead.com/fundraising.html.
STEWARDSHIP
PARISH SUPPORT
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
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Utility Collection
October 17 - 18, 2015
5:00pm Envelopes ............. $537.00 11:00am Envelopes.......... $897.00
Loose .................... $86.00
Loose ................. $213.05
7:00am Envelopes ........... $203.00 1:00pm Envelopes .......... $381.00
Loose .................... $23.50
Loose ................. $639.14
9:00am Envelopes .......... $1,128.00 Mail In Envelopes............ $260.00
Loose .................. $187.30
Loose ................... $10.98
The second collection this weekend
will defray the cost of our utility
expenses. Thank you!
Colecta para Servicios
Públicos
La segunda colecta este fin de
semana es para ayudar con los
gastos de nuestros servicios
públicos. ¡Gracias!
All Masses ................................. $4,965.97
GiveCentral ................................... $821.91
TOTAL....................................... $5,787.88
BUDGETED GOAL .................. $6,200.00
Difference.....................................($412.12)
School Support
15-16 Budgeted Goal to Date................ $99,200.00
15-16 Actual to Date ............................. $91,308.37
Difference.............................................. ($7,891.63)
Thank you for your stewardship! Special thanks to those who used
collection envelopes and to those who recently increased their weekly
Offertory Collection contribution. If you did not remember to bring your
collection envelope today, please use the envelope available from the usher.
Welcome New Parishioners! Please register at the Rectory as soon as
possible. You may register either in person or by phone (773-286-7871)
Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
The second collection next weekend
will be our School Support
Collection. Thank you for your
continued support.
Apoyo Para Nuestra Escuela
La segunda colecta el próximo fin
de semana ira hacia nuestra
escuela. Gracias por su apoyo
continuo.
Welcome Visitors! We welcome you to our Parish Family. We hope that
you will worship with us weekly.
Please remember St. Bartholomew when planning your will.
Thank you for your continued support!
To Teach Who Christ Is
Ensenar quien es Cristo
Campaign Update
Actualización de Campaña
We have raised more than $181,900 thanks to the
early commitments from 29 of our families!
¡Hemos recaudado más de $ 181,900 gracias a los
Thank you for your enthusiasm, generosity, and
prayers. Our To Teach Who Christ Is Team
continues to invite more and more families to
participate each week. Please accept their invitation
and prayerfully consider how you might help. Your
gift will ensure a vibrant future for our parish, and
Catholic education across Chicago.
Gracias por su entusiasmo, generosidad y oraciones.
Nuestro equipo Enseñar quién es Cristo sigue
invitando a más y más familias a participar cada
semana. Por favor, acepte su invitación y considere
en oración cómo podría ayudar. Su donación
asegurará un futuro vibrante para nuestra parroquia,
y la educación católica en todo Chicago.
Parish Goal: $465,000 Total Pledged: $181,900
Percent of Goal: 39% Number of Pledges: 29
Average Gift: $6,272
primeros compromisos de 29 familias!
Meta Parroquial: $ 465,000
Total de las promesas: $ 181,900
Porcentaje de meta: 39% Número de Promesas: 29
Regalo promedio: $6,272
ST. BARTHOLOMEW PARISH STAFF
Rev. Ricardo Castillo, Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. George Cerny, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Thomas E. Lamping, Associate Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Hippolytus Njoku, Resident
Rev. Mr. Faustino Santiago, Deacon
Mr. Charles A. Kessell, Music Director
Mr. James Phillips, Director of Buildings & Grounds
Mrs. Vanessa Baldwin, Operations Director
Mrs. Wanda Fleming, Athletic Director
Mrs. Rose Rutherford, Parish Manager
[email protected]
Mr. Joseph Angelastri, Finance Council Chairman
Ms Joan Billingham, Parish Pastoral Council
Mrs. Susana Ortega, School Board
PARISH OFFICE AND RECTORY
4949 W. Patterson Telephone: 773-286-7871
FAX: 773–286-4808
PARISH SCHOOL OFFICE
4941 W. Patterson
Telephone: 773-282-9373
FAX: 773-282-4757
Mr. Martin Graham-McHugh, Principal
[email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
4941 W. Patterson
Telephone: 773–283-5702
FAX: 773-286-4808
Mrs. Maria Arrez, Coordinator of Religious Education
[email protected]
St. Bartholomew Website Addresses
www.stbartholomew.net
www.StBartsSchool.net
www.StBartsChoir.net
St. Bartholomew Church
4949 W. Patterson
Chicago, IL 60641
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