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St. Andrew the Apostle
Catholic Community
21th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 23, 2015
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 (Mon. Tue. Thur. Fri.)
7:00 am & 8:00am (Wed.)
8:00 am (Saturday)
Reconciliation
Saturdays
3:00 — 3:50 pm
Wednesdays 5:45 — 6:45 pm with Adoration
Seasonal Services and by appointment.
Website: www.andrewcc.org
PARISH OFFICES
530 Glen, Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-4165, Fax (815) 886-6119
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
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
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Mass Intentions
SATURDAY, August 22
8:00 AM—Tom Surinak by Mary Duffels
4:00 PM—Lillian Kwasny by Family
5:30 PM—Marian Zinsky by Mom
SUNDAY, August 23
Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-21; Eph 5:21-32
[2a, 25-32]; Jn 6:60-69
7:30 AM—Parish Family
8:45 AM—Sr. José Luis Tagle by La Familia Tagle
Sra. Doris Brandolino by Sr. Sra. Raúl y Minerva Vizcaíno
Sr. José Luis Flores by Sr. José y Mina Flores
Sr. Alfredo Martínez by Sra. Elidonia Martínez y Familia
9:00 AM—Tony Martinez by Maria Zarate
10:30 AM—(E-Ch) Tellisch Family & Hornof Family by Family
10:30 AM—(P-Hall) Intention of Celebrant
12:00 PM—(P-Ch) Intention of Celebrant
12:00 PM—(E-Hall) Richard Prokopec by Family
MONDAY, August 24
7:30 AM– Robert & Gerturad Kryzak by Marilyn Bosch
TUESDAY, August 25
7:30 AM—James Kelly & Rose & Berndt by Jeannette Kelly
THIS WEEK
Monday, August 24
DOJ Charismatic -6:00pm -Church
Prayer Vigil Charismatic Group - 6:30pm - St. Mary Center (B)
Tuesday, August 25
DOJ Charismatic - 6:00pm -Church
RCIA - 6:45 pm - Conference Room
St. Vincent de Paul Meeting - 7:00pm - Parish Office
Rosary - 7:00pm - Francis Room
Hispanic Prayer Group Choir - 7:00pm - St. Mary Center (F)
Wednesday, August 26
Food Pantry - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Adoration - 5:30pm to 7:00pm - Church
Charismatic Group (Jesus es la Roca) - 7:00pm - Church
AA Meeting - 7:30pm - St. Mary Center (B)
Thursday, August 27
Charismatic Class - 6:30pm - St. Mary Center (B)
Friday, August 28
Saturday, August 29
Sunday, August 30
RCIA - 11:00am - Conference Room
WEDNESDAY, August 26
7:00 AM—Thomas Michael Ortega
8:00 AM—65th Anniversary Nick & Flo Kolick
8:00 AM Ralph Schweihs by Family
THURSDAY, August 27
7:30 AM—Marian Zinsky by Charlotte Zinsky
FRIDAY, August 28
7:30 AM—Anica Zupan by Franceiska Gorsic
SATURDAY, August 29
8:00 AM—Tom Surinak by Reinhardt & Pauline Warkenthien
4:00 PM—Walter & Frances Kowalski by Joan Kowalski
5:30 PM—Leonard Frost by Lois Considine
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18;
Jn 1:45-51
Tuesday:
1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mt 23:23-26
Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32
Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17;
Mt 24:42-51
Friday:
1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12;
Mt 25:1-13
Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mk 6:17-29
Sunday:
Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-5; Jas 1:17-18,
21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
SUNDAY, August 30
Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-5; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27;
Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
7:30 AM—Jean Talarico by Renee Frisch
8:45 AM—Intention of Celebrant
9:00 AM—Parish Family
10:30 AM—(E-Ch) Ventura Gonzalez by Maria Gonzalez
10:30 AM—(P-Hall) Intention of Celebrant
12:00 PM—(P-Ch) Intention of Celebrant
12:00 PM—(E-Hall) Kevin Anthony Sanders by Rosa Sanders
Did You Know
St. John the Baptist De La Salle founded the Brothers
of the Christian Schools (Christian Brothers) in 1860.
August 23, 2015
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Rev. Gregor Gorsic, Pastor
(815) 886-4165 ext. 317
My dear family of St. Andrew the Apostle!
Every time I walk by our newly-roofed buildings, I am grateful to God for the great spirit of
cooperation and teamwork that brought this project to completion, and in a relatively short span of time!
Thank you to so many who gave of their time, talent, and treasure! Trusting in God’s goodness is so important in our
everyday lives as it is in our parish life. By working together, our beautiful group of parish volunteers, professional
roofers, and members of our parish staff were able to see the roofs complete at about half the cost of bidding this project
to outside companies! God provided good weather for the days of work, which started at the beginning of July and
ended at the beginning of August. What a great blessing!
St Andrews Project 1: (Church, School & Gym Roof)
Material Expense
Waste Disposal
Sub-Contractor Expense
So now, the final
$38,346.37 numbers are in. Here are
$3,900.00 three tables that reflect
$27,800.90 the actual costs we
Additional Expense: Replaced Damaged Plywood (34 Sheets)
Materials
Labor
TOTAL
Additional Expense:
Replace Fascia and Siding Repair on School & Gym
Material Expense
Sub Contractors Expense
Project Sub-Total
$816.00
$680.00
$1,496.00
$1,496.00
$706.00
$1,000.00
$73,249.27
Donations
Quality Carpentry & Roofing
Worwa Construction
TOTAL
$(5,120.00)
$(800.00)
$(5,920.00) $(5,920.00)
Total Project
$67,329.27
incurred. The initial
project of re-roofing
the three main
interconnected structures
of our parish, namely the
Church roof, the
Elementary Wing roof,
and the Middle School
roof, involved some
additional expenses,
bringing the final cost to
$7,329 more than the
estimated $60,000.
Partly due to the low
number of volunteer
roofers we were forced
to hire contractors in
order to complete the
project in a timely
manner.
As you can also see below, we took advantage of the great cooperation of the volunteer and roofer crews to
re-roof the two garages on our campus as well: namely, the Parish Office Garage/Storage as well as the We Care Food
Pantry/Rectory Garage. These two garage structures were just as much in need of new roofs as the main project.
As of today, we have collected from parishioners, individuals, various organizations and groups, and other members of our Romeoville-area community $61,755.51. The total cost of the Main Project and the two Garage structures
comes to $77,129.27. So in order to meet all the expenses, we are still in need of $15,373.76
St Andrews Project 2: We Care Food
Pantry / Rectory Garage Roof
Material Expense
$3,900.00
Sub Contractor Expense
$2,340.00
Waste Disposal
Total Project 2
St Andrews Project 3: Parish Office
Garage/Storage Roof
$600.00
$6,840.00
Material Expense
Sub Contractors Expense
Waste Disposal
Total Project 3
$1,800.00
$860.00
$300.00
$2,960.00
THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU who have been so generous with your donations and your time! May God continue to
bless our Parish Family as we “raise the roof” in praise and worship of Him! St. Andrew the Apostle, pray for us!
In the loving Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Fr. Gregor
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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, Jesus asks “Do you also want to leave?”
We must ask ourselves if we really want to hear the good news ofhis love for us and for others.
Is the word of God able to break into our consciousness and change?
Jesus is ever present with God, and ever present with us.
We ask for strength to continue as your faithful disciples.
If you or someone you know, needs temporary support
please call our helpline 815-886-4165 ext. 304.
Hospitality Sunday
Calling All Bakers… The CCW and the Knights of
Columbus will host Hospitality on Sunday
September 6. Please bring baked goods Saturday
evening or Sunday morning to the kitchen marked
for “Hospitality Sunday.”
SUNDAY COLLECTION
August 15 & 16
Assumption
Womens Choice
Volunteers are needed in two weeks to assist in
serving after all Masses. If you can help after one or
more of the Masses on Sunday, please contact Sheryl
at 815-886-4165 ext 416. Thank you!
77,129
70,000
60,000
50,000
Filipino Singing Priests
Fr. Jun Gutierez, Fr. Kipling Agravante,
Fr. Zachy Zacarias, Fr. Rudy Ibale, MSC
From Cebu, Philippines
A Night of Serenade
St. Andrew the Apostle Church
Sunday August 23, 2015 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
$10 Tickets available at the Parish Office. For $20, $50
and $100 (Sponsor) tickets, please contact Antoinette at
815-212-0795 or Dennis at 815-372-2705. Proceeds
will go towards preparation for the 51st International
Eucharistic Congress 2016.
$14,569.58
$ 1,518.00
$ 418.00
Roof Project
The Church Roof work is done!
Alleluia! Thank you to all our
volunteers! We are thankful for
your financial contributions.
40,000
Final cost is in. The numbers below
reflect the final cost.
30,000
We need your support to finish
paying for the Roof Project!
20,000
10,000
0
Roof Fund envelopes are
available at the back of the church.
Be sure to write your name on the
envelope so we can mark your
gift appropriately.
Thank you for your generous support!
Original Estimate for Roof Project
Final Cost of Roof Project
$60,000.00
$77,129.27
Amount Needed to reach actual cost for
Roof Replacement
Amount Collected as of 8/16
Amount Needed to be Collected
$17,129.27
$ 1,755.51
$ 15,373.76
August 23, 2015
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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
tuition cost. St. Andrew School also offers tuition
assistance through scholarships and donors. Contact
Mrs. Kathy Lifka at [email protected] for more
information.
The Senior Planning Group will be
meeting on September 2 at 9:00am
in the Parish Office to plan the
ior
Sen ne
upcoming
year. If you are interested
Sce
in being part of the planning or
have ideas for this coming year, please
come and join us at the Parish Office
on September 2.
ALTAR SERVER TRAINING CLASS
If you would like to be an altar server, attend 2 training
classes on Tuesday, September 1st at 4:30 PM and
Wednesday, September 16th at 4:00 PM in church. You
must be in 3rd grade or older to be an Altar Server. If you
have any questions, call Sue at ext. 314.
CCW NEWS
Council of Catholic Women (CCW) is dedicated to Our
Lady of Good Counsel. With her help, we offer a variety
of opportunities for every woman to feel part of the
community, and to help good things happen. CCW gives
us the opportunity to learn, laugh, work and play together, while meeting new friends and promoting good
works through the Church.
We would like to welcome our members back and are
anxious to meet all new members. All women of the
Parish , 18 years or older, are invited to join us for the
first CCW meeting of the year
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 6:30pm in the hall.
Chicago White Sox Baseball Game
Wednesday, September 9th
$45 per ticket includes: Transportation, Game, and Meal. There are still
tickets available. Call in soon! For
tickets and information, contact
Bernadette 815-886-4165 ext. 303.
50/50 Raffle News
Tickets are now on sale for the 2015-2016 season!
Raffle tickets available after all masses from the: 50/50
Raffle Table, Manna Table, Parish Office, or call Sheryl
at 815-886-4165 ext. 416.
Only one month is left on the current raffle tickets.
Winning tickets will be pulled in September.
Thank you for your support and good luck to you all!
Lisa & Sheryl, co-chairs
T-Shirt Fundraiser
Donna Gordon, an aide in Preschool, has a daughter,
who is trying to adopt a child. The birth mother changed
her mind leaving them without a child and a large financial loss. They have another birth mom, but costs are
mounting. To help off-set the rising costs, Mrs. Gordon’s
daughter is starting a T-Shirt fundraiser. Please go to
http://www.bonfirefunds.com/peters-family-adoptionfund. After you read the story, you can choose to purchase a T-Shirt or make a donation. Please order before
midnight on August 24.
Those who purchase a T-Shirt for their St. Andrew
School Student, will be able to take part in a dress down
day in September.
Thank you for your support!
Protecting God’s Children
Training Class at St. Andrew the Apostle Church
Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 9:00am
One class in English (limited to only 15 people)
One class in Spanish (limited to only 15 people)
Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 9:00am
One class in English (limited to only 15 people)
One class in Spanish (limited to only 15 people)
Participants must register online at www.virtus.org
Project Gabriel In Need Of...
Project Gabriel of St. Andrew has been
helping a Mom in need of a Dresser, a
High Chair, and a Pack N’ Play
If you can be of help in donating any
of these items, please call the office
(815-886-4165 ext. 301) and leave your
name and phone number. Someone will
call you back. Thank you!
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Ks. Michał Twarużek
Wikariusz Parafialny
(815) 886-4165 ext. 311
email: [email protected]
email: [email protected]
sprawy urzędowe po
wcześniejszym ustaleniu spotkania
Marta Wysocki
Koordynator Polskiego Duszpasterstwa
(815) 886-4165 ext. 307
email: [email protected]
Godziny pracy: Wtorki i Środy
od 8:30 a.m do 2:30 p.m.
Marta Wysocki
Ks. Michał Twarużek
Rozpoczęcie peregrynacji obrazu
Matki Bożej Częstochowskiej
po rodzinach naszej parafii.
Główną intencją peregrynacji Obrazu Matki Bożej
Częstochowskiej jest odnowienie życia religijnego,
modlitewnego i moralnego rodzin naszej parafii, oraz
modlitwa o dar jedności.
Jak przyjąć Matkę Bożą
w naszych domach?
1. Obraz przebywa
jeden tydzień w każdej
rodzinie, która pragnie
go przyjąć.
2. Przejęcie Obrazu od
jednej rodziny do drugiej
odbywać się będzie w
każda niedziel po Mszy
św. o godz.12.00. W tym
dniu msza św. będzie
odprawiana w intencji
osoby przyjmującej.
Jeżeli któraś z rodzin chciałaby w dniu przyjęcia obrazu
do domu zaprosić księdza na wspólną modlitwę
różańcową i specjalne błogosławieństwo będzie tez taka
możliwość po uprzednim ustaleniu.
3. Wraz z Obrazem przekazywane są książki i
modlitewniki, które mogą być pomocą we właściwym
przeżyciu czasu Nawiedzenia.
Zapraszamy serdecznie na wyjazd
pielgrzymkowy na spotkanie z Ojcem Św.
Franciszkiem w Filadelfii w terminie 25
-28 września, 2015. Wyjazd w piątek o
10.00 wieczorem, powrót w poniedziałek
28 września około godziny 8 rano.
Cena w pokoju dwuosobowym $385.
Istnieje możliwość zakwaterowania w
pokojach trzy i czteroosobowych – cena
niższa.
Zostało TYLKO 20 miejsc!!
KONTAKT: Ks. Twarużek 815.931.3554
29 Sierpnia w sobotę o godzinie
6:30 zapraszamy służbę liturgiczną
dziecięcą na
wspólną zabawę
oraz mile
spędzony czas!
Sierpień 26- Uroczysta msza święta z okazji
Święta Matki Bożej Częstochowskiej o godzinie 7
wieczorem, rozpoczęcie peregrynacji obrazu Matki
Bożej po rodzinach naszej parafii.
Wrzesień 4- Spowiedź i msza pierwszo piątkowa.
Spowiedź o 6:30 wieczorem. Msza Święta o 7:30
wieczorem.
735 North Center Blvd.
Romeoville, IL 60446
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St. Andrew the Apostle Faith Formation
•
Catechist, Volunteers, or Catechist Aids please call
Elena at 815-886-5962 ext. 503
•
Still accepting registration forms:
Faith Formation begins the week of September 20, 2015
•
Letters will go out to families already registered
•
Early-Bird Special has been extended
$300 until August 31st
•
Faith Formation Office Summer Hours
Monday
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Sunday
9:00am to 12:00pm
Mary Kerwin, Faith Formation Secretary
(815) 886-5962 extension 501
[email protected]
Elena Marquez, Coordinator of Faith Formation
- Se Habla Español
(815) 886-5962 extension 503
[email protected]
“The future of humanity passes by way of the family”
Pope John Paul II
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.
For more information or to register, contact Barbara at the Adult Faith Formation Office:
815-886-4165 ext. 308.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
In the second reading today St. Paul talks about the special kind of love between a husband and a wife.
Through the sacrament of Matrimony we are called to live in love as Christ loved us. Does our marriage
relationship reflect the love of Christ for all to see? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends
are October 16-18, 2015 or December 11-13, 2015, both at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Elk Grove
Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris
at 630-577-0778 or contact us throughhttp://wwme-chicagoland.org.
En la segunda lectura de hoy San Pablo nos habla del tipo de amor especial que existe entre el marido y
su esposa. Por medio del sacramento del Matrimonio estamos llamados a vivir con amor, como Cristo
nos ama. Inscríbase hoy para asistir al próximo fin de semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial.Para
más información de los Fines de Semana en español, si vive en los suburbios o pertenece a la Diócesis de
Joliet, comuníquese con Javier y Gaby Vargas (630) 621-8984 [email protected] , en el área de
Chicago llamar a Oscar y Luz Delgado (847) 826-9525, [email protected], para los que vivan en el área
del sur de Chicago y el Noroeste de Indiana llamar a Juan y Elia Zambrano (708) 825-4099 [email protected] .
Se recomienda registrarse con anticipación ya que el cupo es limitado.
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23 de Agosto del 2015
Coordinadora Ramona Tagle
[email protected]
815-886-4165 ext. 312
Y YO Y LOS MÍOS . . .
Platicas de Pre-cana
Los discursos del “Pan de Vida” continúan hoy en
Para parejas que viven juntas.
el Evangelio de Juan. Jesús, después de hacer el milagro de hermanos y hermanas, nuestra Parrola multiplicación de los panes y cruzar de regreso al lago
quia
de Capernaum (¡caminando sobre el agua!), enseña a la
siempre esta lista para ayudar a toda
gente en la sinagoga. Al usar el ejemplo del maná en el
nuestras familias a que tengamos todos
desierto, le abre el misterio del regalo de su cuerpo y su
los
sacramentos y todos tanto nuestro
sangre. Asustados por la transparencia de su enseñanza,
Párroco, y Diáconos estamos listos para darles El apoyo
como uno puede imaginarse, muchos aun entre sus
que
necesitan para lograrlo. Es por eso deseo comunicardiscípulos empezaron a alejarse porque encontraban muy
les
que
si entre Ustedes existen parejas que viven juntas
“dura” su enseñanza. Era un momento de decisión para
pero no tienen el Sacramento del Matrimonios desearían
todos.
casarse únicamente háganos saber y veremos la forma
Como Josué en el desierto del Sinaí, Jesús pide a
de tener platicas de
su pueblo que escoja a quién servirán, al único Dios o a
Pre-cana para parejas que viven juntas. hablen con Raalguien más. Como Josué, Pedro habla en nombre de los
mona Tagle o con un servido
“suyos” y se pone de lado del Señor. La declaración de fe
Diacono Félix Domínguez (Chuy) y
de Pedro, “tú eres el Santo de Dios”, es precedido por la
buscaremos las fechas para estas platicas.
simple pregunta retórica: “Señor, ¿a quién iríamos? Tú
tienes las palabras de la vida eterna”.
. . . SERVIREMOS AL SEÑOR
Para tomar la decisión respecto a quién serviremos,
en quién creeremos y confiaremos, es necesario algunas
veces afrontar un momento de crisis. El concepto de la Eucaristía era tan difícil que muchos seguidores de Jesús no
pudieron aceptarlo. Pero los que tenían una relación íntima
con Jesús, no una basada en señales y milagros, sino en el
amor, sabían que sus vidas habían cambiado para siempre.
No había retorno; no había otros “dioses” que servir. Estaba el Único, y todo dependía de ese hecho. Es el amor el
que hace más claras las opciones.
No entendemos completamente este misterio, ni
muchos misterios de la vida. Pero en la relación de fe creemos y confiamos en el que es fiel. Se nos ha dado un gran
regalo y no lo entendemos en su totalidad. Pero sabemos
que se nos ha amado, que hemos amado en respuesta, y
“nosotros creemos”. Esto hace toda la diferencia.
Cada Domingo después del la misa de
8:45am, Para mas información hablar con el
Sr. Juan Villalobos.
Todo los Miércoles a las 7:00pm en la
Iglesia después de confesiones y de la
Exposición del El Santísimo.
La Sagrada Familia
Sra. Sandra Lopez
Intención de misa
+Sra. Doris Brandolino,
+Sr. José Luis Tagle, + Sr. José Luis Flores,
+Sr. Alfredo Martínez
Es cada tercer Sábado de cada mes a las 8:45
pm en el salón 105 y después en la iglesia.
Para mas información hablan con el
Sr. Manuel Granados.
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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
St. Andrew Blood Drive
Blood is always needed every single day.
Please think about donating on September 13,
from 8:30 to 11:30.
FREE breakfast (pancakes and sausage) made by
our Knights of Columbus for all donors.
You must come to St. Andrew’s mobile units before
you donate in the Heartland Mobile Coaches
For more information, please call or text Rita at
630-835-8945.
Here is some information you may not be aware of…
It is recommended to eat something within the four
hours preceding the donation.
Drink plenty of water a couple of days before
donating.
Individuals can donate blood every 56 days.
Donors must be 17 years of age (16 years of age with
parental consent) and weigh at least 110 pounds.
Allergy and Asthma - Acceptable if under control,
no acute symptoms on the day of the donation.
Antibiotics - Acceptable after last dose if no
symptoms of infection.
Diabetes - Acceptable if controlled by diet or
medications and is not associated with major organ
disease (heart, kidneys, etc).
Cancer (malignancy)
1. Acceptable 1 year after last treatment, if the
malignancy was removed by surgery alone, or only
by radioactive implant for prostate cancer or
2. Acceptable 3 years after last treatment, if the
malignancy was removed by radiation or chemotherapy (with or without surgery).
AND the donor is off cancer medication,
symptom-free with no recurrence of the tumor, and is
Prayers of the Parish
Michael Cavoto, HN James M. Chavez,
Matthew Domek, Christopher Durkovic, James
Dean Johnson, Bill Nelson, 2nd Lt. Alexander
Nuxoll, Sgt. Kevin Parker, Joshua Plucinski, Andrew
Price, Mstr. Sgt. Jose Sanchez, Kyle Tranchitello, Kurt
Warkenthien, Humberto Zermeño, and all our men and
women in the military.
The ministry of permanent deacons has become an
essential part of our parish life today, yet for centuries
until 1967, this deeply traditional ministry had virtually
disappeared. Every priest had first to be ordained a
deacon, but the notion that one could actually embrace
a permanent vocation to the diaconate was lost.
The primary ministry of the deacon is to the welfare
of the community, especially its poor, and his role in
sacraments and preaching flows from that. His principal
role is to animate and promote the ministry of all the
faithful. Ninety percent of permanent deacons are
married, although the discipline of celibacy for clerics
means that if a deacon is widowed, normally he cannot
remarry, nor can an unmarried deacon marry once
ordained. The deacon does not preside at Mass nor may
he absolve sins. Nor, since anointing of the sick is linked
theologically to penance, may he anoint.
Sometimes we are slow to engage with a tradition:
Trent approved permanent deacons in the 1560s, but
nothing was done until the 1960s. The vitality of the
long‑delayed restoration has greatly enriched the Church,
particularly in the United States, where the majority of
the deacons in the world serve.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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, September 28,
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.
Class requires a minimum of 3 participants.
There is no cost for this nonhealthcare provider class.
Remember these men and women in
your daily prayers . . .
Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Women & Men
Religious of the Diocese of Joliet
August
24 Deacon Shaun Cieslik (Seminarian)
25 Srs. Mercedes Reygadas, Catherine Tighe,
Susanne Trueba SH(HHS) - Marlene Geimer,
Luanne Wilhelm SLW
26 Frs. Slawomir Ignasik & Richard Jacklin
27 Frs. Woo Young Jang & Peter Jankowski
28 Srs. Joan Shields, Adrienne Weseman SNDdeN –
Rosa Pan, Rosemary Rafter, Sharon Richards SP
29 Frs. Peter Jarosz & Marek Jurzyk
30 Gerald Erickson (Deacon Candidate)
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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
August 23, 2015
Please Pray For
Violet Sinkula, Katie Churulo, Marie Lynch, Samantha Elia,
Lukas Panek, Helga Cantrelle, Leon Lasota, Carolyn
Kolasinski, Kathy Cannell, John Kiester, Betty Knoth,
Jim Konieczny, Dan Steffens, Dave Paulsen, 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, 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, Mildred Drdak, Tiffany Lannin, Roger
Gulden, Rose Ison, Bea Russell, Janet Phad, Phyllis DeFrank,
Patricia Matthews, Dolores Halagiera, Jean Sinderson, Virginia
Ondakowski, Carol McGreehin, Violet Hyla,
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 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
third Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
body and soul; may they know the consolation promised to
those who suffer and be fully restored to wellness and
EUCHARIST AND CONFIRMATION
Formation for those coming first to the table of the Lord wholeness. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.
as children is infused into the efforts of our school and Faith
GRANT ETERNAL REST, LIGHT AND PEACE TO ALL
Formation Office. Confirmation formation is a two year FAITHFUL DEPARTED:
process completed in eighth grade. Please call the Faith
Formation Office for more information.
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
Marriage preparation is a six month process of prayer, ministry team or homebound and in need of communion.
SACRAMENTS OF COMMITMENT
MARRIAGE
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
Hospital Visitation of Parishioners
Please remember that if you or any family members find
Those seeking assistance in discerning a call to ordained yourselves in a hospital, be sure to let them know you are a
ministry are encouraged to call the parish offices.
parishioner at St. Andrew’s — it doesn’t hurt to say it a few
SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
RECONCILIATION
Reconciliation is available each Saturday afternoon,
3:00pm, Wednesday evening, 5:45-6:45pm, 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.
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!
I would like to have my house blessed.
Please contact me to make arrangements.
Name _________________________________
Address _______________________________
_______________________________________
Home Phone ____________________________
Work Phone ____________________________
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August 23, 2015
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.
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
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 St Andrew School (815) 886-5953
Kathy Lifka, Principal, ext. 421
brought to the Pantry each time you come for food assistance.
Jill Briceno, Secretary, ext. 420
The Pantry is located at 219 Arlington.
For further
St. Andrew Faith Formation (815) 886-5962
information, please contact Jack or Pat Frazier at
Elena Marquez, Coordinator of Faith Formation, ext. 503
(815) 919-3233.
Deacons:
Deacon Jesse Tagle
Deacon Jerry Clark
Deacon Ricardo Marquez
Crisis Pregnancy
Deacon Herb Waldron
Deacon Felix Dominguez
Women’s Choice Services 1-888-4-HOPE-4-1
Deacon Rich Ford
Deacon Rigoberto Padilla
Birthright 1-800-550-4900
Post Abortion Healing for Women & Men
1-866-99-4-GIVE (4483)
Natural Family Planning
815-838-5334
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