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St. Pius X Catholic Community
1025 E. Madison Street  Lombard, IL 60148  630-627-4526  www.stpiuslombard.org
WELCOME TO
ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
1025 E. MADISON STREET ■ LOMBARD, IL 60148
[email protected]
www.stpiuslombard.org
DIOCESE OF JOLIET
SERVED BY THE CONGREGATION OF THE RESURRECTION
MISSION STATEMENT
We the people of St. Pius X Church, a faith community in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet,
Illinois, accept the challenge to restore all things in Christ through the use of our gifts and ministry. Guided by
the Father, nourished by the Eucharist, and inspired by the Holy Spirit we embrace all through our
commitment to worship, education, service, and stewardship.
LEMA DE NUESTRA MISIÓN
Nosotros las personas de la Iglesia de San Pío X, una comunidad de fe Católica de la Diócesis de Joliet,
Illinois, aceptamos los desafíos de restaurar todas las cosas en Cristo, por medio de nuestros talentos y
ministerios. Guiados por el Padre, nutridos por la Eucaristía, e inspirados por el Espíritu Santo; unidos y
comprometidos todos nosotros por medio de nuestros dones, educación y servicio.
Business Manager: John Matyasik
Administrative Assistant: Donna Cooper
Parish Secretary: Pam Matyasik
Maintenance Director: Sallie McGinn
Pastoral Council, Chair: Betty Kramer
Finance Council, Chair: Frank Enda
Stewardship Council, Chair: Leanne Newman
Pastor:
Father George Zieba, CR
Administrator:
Father Richard Grek, CR
Deacons:
John Chan, Ron Knecht,
Larry Lissak, Tom Rachubinski
Hispanic Ministry Pastoral Assistant:
Fr. Firmo Mantovani, CS
Parish Office: 630-627-4526
Fax: 630-495-5926
[email protected]
Faith Formation: 630-627-1551
[email protected]
School: 630-627-2353
Fax: 630-627-1810
[email protected]
Convent: 630-627-5810
Pastoral Care: Sr. Pauline Schutz, OSF
School Principal: Daniel Flaherty
Assistant Principal: Toni Miller
Faith Formation - Director: Colleen Lowery
Youth Ministry - Director: Mark Restaino
Music Ministry - Director: Kirsten Currie
Hispanic Ministry - Coordinator / Secretary:
Laura Mora
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IMPORTANT TO KNOW
MASSES
Saturday: 5:00 PM Anticipation of Sunday
Misa en Español: Sábado 7 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM AND 10:00 AM
Holy Days: see previous Sunday Bulletin
Weekdays: 8:00 AM Monday through Friday
Saturday: 8:00 AM First Saturday of each month
PARISH OFFICE SUMMER HOURS
Monday through Thursday
9:00 AM—12:00 PM; 12:30 PM—3:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 PM or by appointment.
MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
If you are interested in one of our many ministries or wish
to volunteer time or talent, please contact the Parish
Office or see our website for more details.
NEW PARISHIONERS
Welcome! You are invited to come to or call the Parish
Office to register. Forms are also available on the website.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first
Sunday at the 11:30 AM Mass (10:00 am during
Summer). No Baptisms are celebrated during Lent.
Parent preparation is required. The parent meeting for
Baptism is generally on the first Monday of the month
at 7:00 PM. Please call the Parish Office for more
information (630-627-4526).
PRAYER INTENTIONS
If you have a prayer intention that you would like the
parish to pray for, write it in the Book of Prayer in
Church.
BULLETIN ARTICLES
Due ten days prior to bulletin date. Attach Word file and
email to [email protected]. Please put a
contact name and phone number on each article indicating
the date(s) you would like the article to run. Every effort
will be made to see that your request is granted.
As a general rule, we encourage using “bulletin space”
instead of a separate insert whenever possible—–this
saves the cost of printing. The following guidelines
should be observed if an insert is necessary:A proposed
insert must be submitted for approval prior to bulletin
insertion weekend. Approved inserts must be delivered
by Thursday to the Parish Office.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Please call the Parish Office at least 6 months before
your desired wedding date, to check availability.
FUNERALS
Arrangements should be made at the Parish Office
before publication in the newspaper.
SICK CALLS
Homebound because of sickness or age, please call the
Parish Office (630-627-4526) to arrange a visit with a
Minister of Care or a priest.
Pregnant? Confused? Need Help? Please call
Woman’s Choice Services at 630-261-9221.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please call the Parish Office for arrangements.
Because of HIPAA Privacy regulations, hospitals can no
longer contact the parish. If you are hospitalized and
would like a priest or minister from St. Pius X to visit or
have your name added to the Prayers of the Faithful,
your family should notify the Parish Office.
INFORMATION ABOUT
OUR CATHOLIC FAITH
For questions and instruction in the faith or to become a
part of the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults), call the Parish Office.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ASSISTANCE
AND PANTRY HOURS
Mon. & Fri. 9:30 am—Noon - Martha Room
Wed. 12:30-2:30 pm - Martha Room
Information: 630-300-4353
Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life:
www.vocations.com or call 815-834-4004.
Support Serra Vocations at the monthly Vocation Mass
and dinner at St. Petronille Parish in Glen Ellyn.
Please call 630-932-8098 for information.
Reporting Sexual Abuse: Anyone who has reasonable
cause to suspect the sexual abuse of a minor by a member
of the clergy or other Church personnel is urged to report
the matter immediately. To inform the Diocese of Joliet,
call Mrs. Judith Speckman (Victim Assistance
Coordinator) at 815-263-6467 or write the Diocese of
Joliet, 425 Summit Street, Joliet 60435. Contact DCFS at
1-800-252-2873 or call the local County States Attorney.
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LITURGICAL NEWS
St. Pius X Prayer Chapel
Liturgical Calendar
The Prayer Chapel is open Sunday through
Friday evenings, 7 pm to 11 pm. Please come
and adore Him. Use Door #8 on east side of
church building. Would you like to sign up for
an hour per week in the Prayer Chapel? Please
contact our leaders to pledge your hour.
Monday
August 1-Saint Alphonsus Liguori
Jer 28:1-17; Ps 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102; Mt 14:13-21
8:00 am
Harold Regan by family
Lou Duerinck by family
Tuesday
August 2-Saint Eusebius of Vercelli;
Saint Peter Julian Eymard
Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mt 14:2236 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14
8:00 am
Russell Cooper
Wednesday August 3-Weekday
Jer 31:1-7; Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13; Mt 15:21-28
8:00 am
Bernadette Zirko by Nicholson family
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Estelle Soger
Linda Chan
Michelle LoCoco
John Chan
Ceil D’Acquisto
Carol Gawenda
630-738-2255
630-202-2489
630-567-0373
630-202-2943
630-627-9472
630-833-3211
Rosary/Prayer/Benediction-Wednesday 8 pm Prayer Chapel
Thursday August 4-Saint John Vianney
Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; t 16:13-23
8:00 am
John Temborius by family
Rosary for Vocations
Sunday evenings from 7:30 to 8:00 pm in the Church.
Individual Adoration for Vocations from 8 to 9 pm.
Please enter through door #8 on the east side of the
building. Call Ken for more information:
630-818-6261.
Friday
August 5-The Dedication of the
Basilica of Saint Mary Major
Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7; Dt 32:35cd-36ab, 39abcd, 41;
Mt 16:24-28
8:00 am
Sophie Czaplicki by Ray & Jean Kuzniar
Josephine Diener (anniv.) by family
Lloyd & Heather Schuster by Streicher family
Saturday August 6-The Transfiguration of the Lord
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19;
Lk 9:28b-36
8:00 am
Joseph Jablonsky by Virginia Jablonsky
3:30-4:30 pm Reconciliation
Vigil—Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pm
Bill Mueller by Rachubinski family
Special Intentions of Sr. Pauline Schutz
7:00 pm
Misa en español
Sunday
August 7
Wis 18:6-9; Ps 33:1, 12, 18-22; Hb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 12:32-48
8:00 am
Mary O’Donnell by Donna Cooper family
CCW Members, living and deceased
10:00 am
Lucille Jorgenson by Don & Joanne Sullivan
St. Pius X Parish Family
(Baptisms celebrated during Mass)
the following parishioners
and friends who are ill:
Ministry Schedules are available by signing onto
the software from your computer/tablet.
Click onto the “Ministry Scheduler Pro” button on the
home page of our website: stpiuslombard.org.
Mark Furjanic
Frank Cvach
Ronald Norman
Dolores Pflum
Michael Crosse, Sr.
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Elizabeth McNicholas
Paul Pignatelli
Marita Hooper
Lori Patros
Year of Mercy
Reflecting on God’s Word
"Being Christian isn't easy and we cannot become Christian
with our own strength; we need the grace of God. There is a
prayer which should be said every day: 'Lord, grant me the
grace to become a good Christian, because I cannot do it
alone.'"
 Pope Francis
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time—C—July 31, 2016
Jesus tells us in today’s Gospel to avoid greed. In a highly
consumer-driven culture like ours when several years ago
ABC-TV put out a special on how greed is good, is it any
wonder that this message of Jesus is often not only dismissed
but ridiculed?
"You fool, this night your life will be
demanded of you" (Luke 12:20). Hardly
sounds like mercy! Unlike some
contemporary rich folks, there is no
indication of lying, stealing, or cheating in
Jesus' parable. The rich man made a living,
not a killing. Why does Jesus name him
"fool"? First, because of presumption. Five
times in nine verses, the rich man declares,
"I shall." God's not in charge here, I am!
Second, selfishness--four times, "my/myself." No God, no
neighbor; he talks to himself, about himself: my possessions,
my productivity, my plans! So, instead of chasing "treasure for
ourselves," Jesus and Pope Francis' Jubilee Year of Mercy bid
us grow "rich in what matters to God" (12:21), namely, the
corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Give food, drink,
clothing, and healing; visit the imprisoned; bury the dead. Heal
with Jesus' own gentleness the doubt, ignorance, and sins of
others; comfort, forgive, be patient; and pray for the living and
dead.
--Peter Scagnelli, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
It is clear throughout the Gospel tradition that Jesus has issues
with wealth. Wealth is morally neutral; therefore Jesus’
concern is when a person’s wealth is the result of greed or when
wealth is horded, thus neglecting issues of justice. In the New
Testament there are more “red flags” regarding riches than any
other issue.
Who are the wealthy in this country? Who are the greedy? The
two categories undoubtedly overlap, but may not be identical.
Don’t be hard hearted. We have all heard stories of relatives
who fight over an estate or a supposed inheritance. Luke
recounts the Jesus parable of packing away so many
possessions in order to “rest, eat, drink, be merry!” It is Jesus
who said to the crowd, and says to us today: “One’s life does
not consist in possessions.” On hearing Christ, the logical
philosopher lays outs this syllogism: (1) Guard against all
greed; (2) because life does not consist of possessions; (3)
therefore, give away somethings, some time, some effort, some
of self.
 What things can I give away?
 What time and effort can I expend to another?
 How will I reuse, use up, recycle?
It is indisputable that the United States is a wealthy country
(e.g., the stock market has never been higher). It is also
indisputable that a vast majority of the rest of the world, as well
as significant numbers here, are poor. Few dispute that a huge
amount of the world’s wealth is concentrated in a few—the
mega rich; but there is undoubtedly a large, so called, middle
class in the United States. The term, however, is hardly
univocal and clear. Many, many people here and abroad, lack
basic needs: homeless, needing assistance to afford sufficient
food and/or medical care including medicine. Many live in a
state of fear because they have no medical insurance and live
from paycheck to paycheck. They are one disaster away from
destitution. This is our reality.
So because I am a Christian, where do I stand on the issue of
greed? This question is a personal one we need to ask
ourselves having heard Jesus in today’s gospel. Generosity and
justice are Gospel mandates, not merely suggestions. How do I
allocate my income? Whom do I support for political
leadership? Do I bring these two questions into the light of the
Gospel as I examine where I honestly position myself and why?
“Avoid greed,” Jesus commands. If Jesus is indeed the Lord of
my life, I cannot avoid examining my conscience in this area of
life.
—Fr. Richard Grek, CR
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Sometimes the treasures of art can provide us with clues about traditions. Take, for example, the miter, the conical hat with lappets,
or back-flaps that fall to the shoulders. This cap is worn by bishops in the Catholic West. Eastern Catholics favor a crown, but we
have this curious headpiece. In Greek, the word means "turban." Old paintings and mosaics provide clues about headgear for
bishops, and there is very little artistic evidence for the miter before the year 1000. Before then, some kind of head covering might
have been worn to offset the damp and chill of unheated churches. The pope, as far back as the seventh century, often wore a cap
called a camelaucum. Around that time, artists painting St. Peter began to portray their subject wearing this hat. By the year 1000 or
so, the pope began to grant similar helmet-shaped headgear as gifts to visiting abbots and bishops. They returned home with these
new chapeaus, and before long everybody wanted one! Today, miters are granted not only to bishops, but to certain favored abbots
and occasionally abbesses. Pope Benedict XVI set aside the tradition of the papal tiara in favor of the miter, even on his coat of arms.
Pope Paul VI was the last pope to have a coronation. As recently as the 1960s, miters were towering skyscrapers of jewels and rich
silks, but now a simplicity of style is favored by bishops. Miters are here to stay, and experienced altar servers know how to await the
bishop's removing of the miter, since he does not wear it when he is saying the presidential prayers or the Eucharistic Prayer.
--Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
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PARISH NEWS
Our Stewardship of Sharing
Weekly Offering Report
Weekly Offering Contributions-July 2016
First Sunday Offering
8,880
Electronic Giving (7/1-7/5)
5,622
Second Sunday Offering
8,721
Electronic Giving (7/6-7/12)
7,637
Third Week Offering
7,331
Electronic Giving (7/13-7/19)
3,456
Fourth Week Offering
8,663
Electronic Giving (7/20-7/26)
4,031
Budget Income for July*
54,000
Amount over for July Offering Budget
$341
*Budgeted offering income needed to meet monthly budgeted expenses
Golden Touch Donations 7/1/16-7/26/16
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Year to Date Sunday Offering Budget
July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016
Revenue
$762,323
Budget
761,097
Over (under) Budget for year
1,226
Lot Lights Donations thru 7/26/2016
$16,594
Thank you for your continued support of our
ministries to the people of God.
$1,217
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This Week’s Calendar of Events
Wednesday-August 3
Rosary/Prayer/Benediction
Sunday-August 7
Vocation Rosary
EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINE
August 14, 2016 articles due July 31
8:00 pm
Prayer Chapel
7:30 pm
Church
MANNA ORDER VACATION
The Manna coordinators are going on vacation;
we will NOT be selling Manna or processing on
Sunday, August 7 or Sunday, August 14. The
next green envelopes (long forms) will be
processed on Sunday, August 21, with delivery
on Wednesday, August 24. We will be selling
quick manna at church on Sunday, August 21.
From the Desk of the Business Manager
 Weekly Offertory – as shown in last week’s
bulletin, we did make our budget for Sunday
Offertory for the fiscal year ending June 30. Thank
you to all who responded to the request for an extra
donation to help us make our budget.
 Social Center Air Conditioning – the AC unit
is complete except for painting of the duct work. The
village inspectors approved the project last Friday.
Thank you to all that contributed to make this
project possible.
 Security Cameras – work on this project is
nearly complete.
 Carnival – as mentioned in an earlier bulletin
our first parish carnival was a huge success. The
profit from the carnival was $18,470. Funds were
put into our operating account that helps support
all of the parish ministries. We are working with
the village to get a permit to hold the carnival
May 18-21, 2017. May 21 is the date of the Lilac
Parade.
Fall Fest – September 16-19, will feature a Car
Show and a great live band Saturday night. Watch
the bulletin for details on the four day event. Don’t
forget to purchase your Car Raffle ticket available
after weekend Masses and at the Parish Office.
God’s Peace!
John Matyasik
CCW Craft/Vendor Show
St. Pius X Council of Catholic Women will be sponsoring their
Christmas Kaleidoscope Craft/Vendor Show on Saturday,
November 5 - we are looking for crafters and vendors to
participate in the show. If you are interested, the application is
on the parish website (stpiuslombard.org). For additional
information, contact Carol at 630-495-2647 or
[email protected]. Thank you.
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Faith Formation
Support the Congregation of the Resurrection
2016-2017 Registration
Are your children registered? Faith Formation classes begin in
September, and are held on Monday evenings (grades 1-8) or
Wednesday afternoons (grades K-5).
Sacrament preparation takes place
over two years - First Communion prep
begins in grade one, and Confirmation
prep in grade seven.
Come learn about our Catholic
faith, pray with us and grow closer in
your relationship with God. All parish
youth are WELCOME!!
Register NOW.... stop by the parish
office during normal business hours, or download a registration
form @ www.stpiuslombard.org and mail with payment to the
FF Office. New students will need a copy of their baptismal
certificate. Questions? call 630-627-1551.
The most important thing you can do for your children is to
give them a firm foundation in the faith. We look forward to
beginning this new year with you!!
BE A CATECHIST
Do you feel called to share your Catholic faith with our young
people? The children of St. Pius X are eager to learn about
Jesus, and they are counting on you!!
If not YOU, then WHO?
If not NOW, then WHEN?
Catechists are needed in grades 1 and 6 on Monday evenings
and for Kindergarten on Wednesday afternoons. Call the Faith
Formation Director at 630-627-4526 x212 to schedule an
interview. It may be the most important thing you will ever
do!! When we teach, we continue to learn and grow in the faith.
All supplies, materials, and guidance are provided. Join our
ministry team today!!
We Need Your Plastic Bags!!
Have you ever heard of mats that can be made out of plastic
bags? First clean, plastic bags are collected, then turned into
plarn (plastic yarn). Next, the yarn is crocheted into mats that
our homeless can use to help keep them dry and warm! Our
youth ministry, in conjunction with our prayer shawl ministry,
will be making these mats starting in September. What can
YOU do? Please bring in your clean plastic bags to the back of
church any weekend in August. There will be a box where you
can put them. Grocery size bags work best. Bags can come
from stores like Target, Walmart, Jewel and Walgreens. It takes
around 600 bags to make one mat. The sample shown here was
made from all Target bags.
Also, if you have a desire to
help make the mats, please
contact Maria Wachholz at
[email protected]
or Estelle Soger at
[email protected]
On the weekend of August 13-14, members of the
Congregation of the Resurrection will be here selling raffle
tickets. The tickets are $25 each or 6 for $100. The profit will
support the mission of the Congregation of the Resurrection.
Bring your return address labels to use on the raffle tickets
to save time. The drawing will take place on Sunday,
September 25 at the annual Resurrectionist Benefit Dinner at
Porretta’s Elegant Banquet Hall in Chicago. If you are
interested in attending the Dinner contact: Brother William
Hallas, CR Development Director, at 773-463-7506 or
[email protected].
St. Pius X Youth Ministry
Kane County Cougars Baseball Game
On Monday, August 1, from 5:30-10 pm, the youth group is
going to a Kane County Cougars Baseball Game for their Faith
Night. The cost is $10 per student; bring some money for
concessions. We’ll meet at Pius at 5:30 pm for carpooling and
be back by 10 pm.
Catholic Charities Back to School Fair
On Wednesday, August 3, from 10 am-3 pm, the youth
group will be volunteering at the Catholic Charities Back to
School Fair at the Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park. We’ll be
painting kids’ faces and leading them in games. For us and for
other volunteers, lunch is included and free. We’ll meet at
Pius at 10 am for carpooling and be back by 3 pm.
Community Nurse Health Center’s Resale Shop
On Saturday, August 13, from 9:30 am-12:30 pm, the youth
group will be volunteering at the Community Nurse Health
Center’s Resale Shop in La Grange. We’ll be helping them put
away their summer items and set up the store for the fall. We’ll
meet at Pius at 9:30 am for carpooling and be back by
12:30 pm.
Funway!
As a last hurrah before school starts, on Monday, August 15,
from 11 am-5 pm, the youth group is going to Funway in
Batavia. Funway has Mini Golf, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars,
Arcade, Roller Skating, Bowling, Go Karts, Batting Cages,
Bumper Boats, and more! The cost is $25 per student and
includes a meal voucher. We’ll meet at Pius at 11 am for
carpooling and be back by 5pm.
For all events, please email Mark at
[email protected] to sign up.
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Misa en Español
Sacerdote
Coordinadora de Ministerio Hispano
Coordinador Educación Religiosa
Sábado 7:00 pm
Firmo Mantovani, CS
Laura Mora
Abraham Rodríguez
Bautizos
1er. Y 3er. Sábado del mes
Matrimonios, Visita a los enfermos, Quinceañeras
e Intenciones de misa
Favor de hablar a la Rectoría para mas información
Horario de Oficina durante verano
Lunes a jueves de 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Teléfono
630-627-4526 X203
Email
[email protected]
Servidores
Ministros de Eucaristía: Francis D., Teresa A.,
Saturday
Elizabeth M., Diana L.
7:00 pm
Lectores: Jesús O., Diego M., Yliana M.
August 6
Acólitos: Jonathan C., Jesús A., Victoria G.
EL DINERO ES NECESARIO, PERO NO ES
SUFICIENTE PARA SER FELIZ
cristiana. Porque, ¿a quién de nosotros no nos sobran algunas
cosas que les vendrían bien a los pobres? ¡Que Dios nos coja
confesaos! Y vamos a hacer el propósito, como penitencia, de
emplear el dinero superfluo en ayuda de las personas necesitadas,
así seremos ricos ante Dios.
2. ¡Vanidad de vanidades, todo es vanidad! ¿Quién de nosotros
no ha dicho alguna vez esta frase? Normalmente, esta es una
verdad que vamos descubriendo a medida que vamos
acumulando años en nuestra vida. Mientras somos jóvenes, y
tenemos éxito, y estamos empezando a construir una familia, o
una empresa, o una amistad, no pensamos que la vida sea
vanidad. Pero también es verdad que casi todos en el camino de
nuestra vida nos hemos encontrado con más de un fracaso. Y
entonces nos hemos hecho esta misma reflexión que se hacía el
autor del libro del Eclesiastés: ¿qué he sacado de tanto trabajo y
de tanto esfuerzo? Pero, como todas las frases rotundas, debemos
entender esta frase con sabiduría y moderación. Hay cosas muy
importantes, y cosas menos importantes, y cosas nada
importantes. Es a estas cosas nada importantes a las que no
debemos prestarles demasiada atención y a las que, más de una
vez, podemos calificarlas de vanidad. Sólo se valora en su justa
medida la salud, o el dinero, o la amistad, cuando no se tienen;
entonces es cuando vemos que, comparadas con los verdaderos
valores de la vida, muchas cosas son simplemente vanidad. La
reflexión de Qohélet sobre la vanidad de este mudo en ningún
caso debe hacernos pesimistas o desentendidos, sino más
prudentes y sabios.
3.- Ya que habéis resucitado con Cristo, buscad los bienes de
allá arriba, donde está Cristo… aspirad a los bienes de
arriba... dad muerte a todo lo terreno que hay en vosotros…
despojaos del hombre viejo y revestíos del nuevo. Estas
palabras que dice san Pablo a los Colosenses son palabras claras
y exigentes para todos nosotros, los cristianos. Venimos a este
mundo con un cuerpo que tiene mucha inclinación al mal, porque
es un cuerpo material y materialista, apegado a los bienes de la
tierra. Por el bautismo hemos sido convertidos en hombres
nuevos, con el alma revestida de gracia y santidad, pero el cuerpo
sigue estando ahí con todas sus inclinaciones y pasiones. Cada
día debemos esforzarnos para que el hombre nuevo que surgió en
nuestro bautismo se parezca un poco más a Cristo. Es muy difícil
vivir como hombre nuevo, como verdadero cuerpo de Cristo, y
no lo seremos del todo hasta después de resucitados. Por eso,
cada día debemos intentar, como nos dice el apóstol, dar muerte a
todo lo terreno que hay en nosotros: impureza, pasión, codicia,
avaricia, idolatría. Precisamente por eso, porque es muy difícil,
debemos también pedirle a Dios todos los días, con el salmo
responsorial de este domingo, que Él sea nuestro refugio de
generación en generación.
1.- Mirad: guardaos de toda clase de codicia. Pues, aunque uno
ande sobrado, su vida no depende de sus bienes… Así será el que
amasa riquezas para sí y no es rico para Dios. La parábola del
hombre rico, que ponía toda su confianza en el dinero y pensaba
que los bienes de la tierra le iban a hacer inmensamente feliz, es
una parábola que debemos meditar hoy todos nosotros. En la
sociedad en la que nosotros vivimos es necesaria una cierta
cantidad de dinero para vivir feliz, pero, evidentemente, se puede
ser muy infeliz aunque se tenga todo el dinero del mundo. Como
esto es algo evidente, no necesito poner muchos ejemplos. La
mayor parte de las personas que se suicidan no es por falta de
dinero, sino porque ya no encuentran sentido para seguir
viviendo. “Lo tenía todo, pero pocas veces se le veía feliz”,
oímos que se ha dicho más de una vez para explicar el suicidio de
algunas personas famosas. Y es que la felicidad, como todos
sabemos, es un estado interior de la persona, no una circunstancia
externa a la persona. El Papa Francisco, en una de sus homilías
en Santa Marta, dijo, con la espontaneidad que le caracteriza, que
“el dinero es el excremento del diablo, nos hace idólatras, nos
corrompe”. Y esto nos puede afectar, en mayor o en menor
medida, a todos nosotros. Es el eterno problema entre el dinero
necesario y el dinero superfluo. San Agustín llegó a decir que el Por Gabriel González del Estal
dinero superfluo es un dinero robado a los pobres. ¿Seremos
todos ladrones? Es algo que, a la vista de la parábola de este
domingo, deberemos meditar con sinceridad y humildad
July 31, 2016
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DEANERY AND DIOCESAN NEWS
Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass
The Thirty-eighth Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at
2:00 pm at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. Couples celebrating anniversaries of 25 years, 50 years, and more
than 50 years, are welcome to attend the event. Couples will receive a special blessing during the liturgy and will receive
an anniversary certificate after the Mass. Our celebrant will be Bishop R. Daniel Conlon. Because of space limitations,
there is not room for additional guests. However, if necessary, a caregiver/helper is very welcome to attend with the
couple. Pre-registration is required; please complete and return the form or register online by August 8, 2016. For more
information, please call 815-838-5334.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet
Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.
For couples celebrating 25, 50 and more than 50 years of marriage
Last Name ______________________________________________________
Husband_____________________________ Wife____________________________
Address_________________________________________________________
City__________________________ Zip______________ Phone__________________
Parish you Attend__________________________________________ City____________________
Date of Marriage__________________ # of Yrs. Married in 2016__________
A reception will be held in the Parish Commons following the Mass.
_____We will attend the Mass and reception.
_____We will attend the Mass only.
Because of space limitations, no additional guests, please.
Caregivers/helpers are very welcome.
Pre-registration by mail, fax, phone, email or online is required by August 8, 2016
Online registration: http://conta.cc/28LaP2x
Fax: 815-221-6089
The Office of Family Ministry
16555 Weber Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403
Phone: (815) 838-5334 Email: [email protected]
Catholic Charities Seeks Members for Board of Young Professionals
The Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Board of Young Professionals is expanding and seeking new members. Membership is
open to young professionals, ages 21-40, who are committed to helping the poor and vulnerable in their communities; meeting
new colleagues throughout the diocese; and networking with other young leaders.
A variety of social events and service projects are held frequently so members can choose activities that fit into their busy lives.
Members gather for bi-annual meetings which include socialization, networking, and dinner in addition to the meeting.
Interested? Please contact Edith Avila Olea at 815-724-1220 or [email protected]. We can’t wait to meet you!
www.stpiuslombard.org
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COMMUNITY NEWS
St. Thomas the Apostle Jobs Ministry Meeting
Wednesday, August 24, at 7 pm
"Attaining and Retaining Employee Referrals” – Bob Rosell
This presentation will demonstrate the importance of having Employee Referrals as part of your current and future employment
searches, and is meant to walk through all the steps from start to finish in obtaining, getting sponsorship, writing introduction
messages, and talking with potential employee referrals. More people are landing jobs today through employee referrals compared
to any other means.
Robert (Bob) Rosell's career started in IT where he worked across multiple technologies and platforms for nine years, and then he
found his way into a Quality Management role where he has been ever since for over the last 12 years. Bob has contributed to the
development and continual improvement regarding all content associated with the IL WorkNet workshop program since 2009, and
has founded Social Media Emotional Intelligence (SMEI). Currently Bob is working for Electro-Motive Diesel in a Software
Quality Assurance engineering and management role on several multi-year projects, and was placed there through several
management referrals who Bob helped place there in 2010 who he previously worked with at Motorola. For more detailed career
and biography information about Bob, go to http://www.linkedin.com/in/robertrosell
St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563 (630)355-8980. Friday meeting formats include
announcements, speaker presentation, and 2 rounds of networking. Prepare your elevator speech, and bring enough handbills to
pass out to 20 fellow networkers. Wednesday night is speaker only, no formal networking. Contact Bob Hronek
<[email protected]>; or Ben Willingham <[email protected]>; for more info.
In the second reading St. Paul reminds us that our life is now
“in Christ.” He encourages us to “put on the new self” and to
“seek and think of what is above” because we are no longer of
this world. Do we have a Christ Centered Marriage? Sign up
today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekends on August 12-14, October 7-9, or
December 9-11, 2016, 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 .
St. Francis High School Information
Visit St. Francis High School this summer. St. Francis is
offering summer tours to interested families at all grade levels.
To schedule your private visit, please contact Beth Wiborg at
[email protected] or 630-668-5800 x1140.
The St. Pius X bulletins are paid for by these advertisers; please thank them by supporting their businesses.
July 31, 2016
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