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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
Deacons:
John Chan, Ron Knecht,
Larry Lissak, Tom Rachubinski
Hispanic Ministry Pastoral Assistant:
Fr. Fernando Cuevas, CS
Pastoral Care: Sr. Pauline Schutz, OSF
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
School Principal: Daniel Flaherty
Assistant Principal: Toni Miller
Youth Ministry - Director: Mark Restaino
Faith Formation - Director: Colleen Lowery
Music Ministry - Director: Kirsten Currie
Hispanic Ministry - Coordinator / Secretary:
Laura Mora
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IMPORTANT TO KNOW
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday
9:00 AM—12:30 PM; 1:00 PM—4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM—3:00 PM
MASSES
Saturday: 5:00 PM Anticipation of Sunday
Misa en Español: Sábado 7 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:30 AM
Mass interpreted in sign language:5 PM Sat.
Holy Days: see previous Sunday Bulletin
Weekdays: 8:30 AM Monday through Friday
Saturday: 8:30 AM First Saturday of each month
NEW PARISHIONERS
Welcome! You are invited to come to or call the Parish
Office to register. Forms are also available on the website.
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.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 PM or by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first
Sunday at the 11:30 AM Mass. 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).
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
Mon. & Fri. 9:30 am—Noon, Wed. 12:30-2:30 pm
Information: 630-300-4353
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.
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.
FREE ministry to traveling Catholics.
For nationwide Mass times and locations:
www.Masstimes.org. or parishesonline.com
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LITURGICAL NEWS
Ministry Schedule — November 8/9
Liturgical Calendar
Monday
November 3-Saint Martin de Porres
Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:12-14
8:30 am
Harry & Helen Nolte by Tom Nolte Family
Tuesday
November 4-Saint Charles Borromeo
Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26b-32; Lk 14:15-24
8:30 am
Patsy Scalzitti by Temborius Family
Wednesday November 5-Weekday
Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 14:25-33
8:30 am
Mike McCarthy by Pat Yattoni
(Grade School Mass)
E/M: F. & J. Birner, C. Devito, F. Krawczyk,
D. Trapp, C. Trefilek
Saturday
Lectors: G. Wolf, L. Meyer
5:00 pm
A/S: E. Flaherty, H. Konrath, K. Pruyn, A. Wolf
G: M. & B. Matson
Acolitos: M. Tiscareno, R. Garcia, J. Acuna
Ministros: V. Ortega, A. Gamboa, G. Rivera,
Saturday
T. Aguirre
7:00 pm
Hospitalidad: J. Gamboa, R. Serna
Español
Lectores: I. Rodriguez, L. Serna
Peticiones: F. Diaz
Thursday November 6-Weekday
Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10
8:30 am
Ruth Kamphous by Dolores Delegge
Friday
November 7-Weekday
Phil 3:17 -- 4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 16:1-8
8:30 am
Bob Trapp by family
7:00 pm
Mass of Remembrance
Saturday November 8
Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15
3:30-4:30 pm Reconciliation
Vigil—The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
5:00 pm
Viola Birner by Leo Zuke
Leo Reschak by family
7:00 pm
Misa en español
Sunday
November 9
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17;
Jn 2:13-22
7:30 am
Eileen Galvin by family
9:30 am
Lou Duerinck by family
11:30 am
Susan Gorski-Fee by Judi Brockmeyer
Sunday
7:30 am
E/M: M. Burns, D. Czocher, C. Gawenda,
K. Kustra, D. May-Carter, S. Trefilek
Lectors: B. Hocking, J. Molenda
A/S: G. Burns, N. Giancana, L. King,
K. Tyszkiewicz
G: T. & C. Blaszak
Sunday
9:30 am
E/M: T. D’Alessandro, J. Enda, B. Kramer,
T. Lanigan, S. Lechtenberg, N. Rigor
Lectors: C. Weiland, C. D’Acquisto
A/S: S. D’Alessandro, L. Esposito, E. & S. Ryan
G: W. & C. Stuercke
E/M: P. Incrocci, H. Jaroszewski, D. Jennrich,
M. LoCoco, B. Sutton, C. Walsh
Sunday
Lectors: M. Reaves, J. Lissak
11:30 am
A/S: H. & J. Guthrie, A. Sanchez, J. Walsh
G: J. & R. Martinet
St. Pius X Prayer Chapel
The Prayer Chapel is open Sunday through
Friday evenings, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. 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.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Estelle Soger
Linda Chan
Michelle LoCoco
John Chan
Ceil D’Acquisto
Carol Gawenda
the following parishioners
and friends who are ill:
630-627-8310
630-202-2489
630-620-6283
630-202-2943
630-627-9472
630-833-3211
Mary Gerlesits
Frank Cvach
Randy Welker
Bob Heise
Rosary/Prayer/Benediction-Wednesday 8 pm Prayer Chapel
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Karen Krystyan
Rachel Butler
Lora Sparacio
Maria Calandra
Light Our Way
Reflecting on God’s Word
What is All Saints Day (also called “Solemnity of All Saints”)?
It is when the Catholic Church commemorates every saint,
known and unknown.
While we have information about many saints, and we honor
them on specific days, there are many unknown or unsung
saints. On All Saints Day, we celebrate these holy men and
women and ask for their prayers and intercessions.
This day is connected to the doctrine of “The Communion of
Saints” - that all of God’s people, whether in heaven, on earth
or in Purgatory, are spiritually connected and united.
“The saints are the sinners who keep on trying.” – Robert Louis
Stevenson.
As we remember these wonderful people, let us also be
reminded of our own call to sanctity.
Tom stood staring at the letters R.I.P. on
his grandfather’s gravestone. “Rest in
peace, Grampa.” He wanted nothing more
for this beleaguered old man. Grampa had
seen so much hardship and was always
good to Tom. But would he rest in peace?
His love for the bottle was well known.
No one had ever seen him in church. Tom
just couldn’t shake his fears about the fate of his grandfather’s
immortal soul.
Today’s feast gathers up all our hopes and fears about the
eternal destiny of our loved ones. We may hope that their faith
and love will be rewarded. We may be relieved that their
suffering is over, or afraid they did not merit heaven. For all
these reasons we pray: “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the
souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest
in peace. Amen.”
—Virginia Stillwell
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Mass of Remembrance
A Mass will be offered at 7:00 pm on Friday, November 7, to remember and pray for all parishioners
who have died the past year. Following the Mass there will be time to greet and support the families.
If we have died with Christ, we believe we shall also live with him. — Romans 6:8
Susan Gorski Fee
Bernard Weir
Rocco Christopher Aliano
Megan Soger
Louis Santelli
Rosemarie Atkinson
Theodore Banaszewski
Jane Ann Delaney
Alba Rigoni
Jean Casto
Genevieve Kirch
Carl Calandra
Joan Marshiano
Angela Giovannelli
John Michael Brach
Michaelangelo Palella
Maryann Sole
Joan Dobrotka
Theodora Collins
Jane Frances Steben
Patricia A. Schaefer
Robert Keltner
Patricia Keltner
Bennie LaCour, Jr.
Kent Goldbranson
Betty Eissler
Mildred A. Styka
Benjamin Cornacchione
Patrick Robert Rowan
Margaret Maggio
Rocio Morales
Frances A. Matyasik Davane
David Barton
Margaret Nauer
Frederick M. Patyk
George Guertin, Jr.
Daniel Jakubauskas
Adam M. Maciola
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Catherine Ann Gilvary
John Kuta
Allen Stanley Studzinski
Richard Hintz
Sara George
John P. Olson
Vanessa C. Flynn
Daniel O’Looney
Patsy Ann Scalzitti
Salvatore Silvio Aiello
Michael E. McCarthy
Lyle Yattoni
Walter M. Suchor
Angelo J. Boffa
Kevin Blaney
Mary Guzan
Jean Schneider
PARISH NEWS
Our Stewardship of Sharing
Weekly Offering Report
www.stpiuslombard.org
Weekly Offering Contributions ~ October 2014
First Week Offering
$11,521
First Week Electronic Giving (thru 10/7) 11,338
Second Week Offering
10,356
Second Week Electronic (10/8-10/14)
2,841
Third Week Offering
9,363
Third Week Electronic (10/15-10/21)
4,076
Fourth Week Offering
9,204
Fourth Week Electronic (10/22-10/28)
2,532
Year to Date Sunday Offering Budget
July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014
Revenue
$183,480
Budget through September 30
193,600
Over (under) Budget for year
(10,120)
Budgeted Income for October*
$63,240
Amount needed for October offering budget: $2,009
*Budgeted offering income needed to meet
Church Projects Collection
July 1, 2013 through October 28, 2014
monthly budgeted expenses.
Thank you for your continued support of our
ministries to the people of God.
Air Conditioning Goal
Restroom Goal
$50,000 Donations
$77,000 Donations
Golden Touch Donations 7/1/14-10/28/14
$17,454
44,590
$9,278
Mark your calendars for the Pre-Gala Gathering Party
On Wednesday, November 5th and Thursday, November 6th we will be hosting a Pre-Gala Gathering Party.
We invite all Pius Families to join us on ONE of the above nights in the St. Pius Social Center from
6:30-8:30 pm. Whether you stop by for a few minutes or stay for an hour (or two!) your children will be
entertained with popcorn and a movie, which will allow you the opportunity to purchase your
Early Bird Gala Tickets, make a donation to a child's grade level auction item(s), and
find out why you won't want to miss the 2015 Gala.
You may even walk away with one of the Pre-Gala Raffle Prizes!
On Saturday, November 8th the gala committee invites you to a wine social at The Vino Cellar in downtown
Lombard. This is an opportunity to socialize with fellow Pius families, and support the 2015 Gala by purchasing
a bottle of wine for the very popular $20 Wine Pull.
Discounted 2015 Black and Gold Gala tickets will be available.
Questions? Please contact the Gala Committee at [email protected] or
Jen Law @ 630.981.7589 or Ken Law @ 630.688.8798.
www.stpiuslombard.org
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♫ ♫ Musical Notes ♫ ♫
This Week’s Calendar of Events
Monday-November 3
Baptism Preparation Class
7:00 pm
Tuesday-November 4
Worship Commission
7:00 pm
Wednesday-November 5
Grade School Mass
8:30 am
Christian Life Commission
7:00 pm
Rosary/Prayer/Benediction
8:00 pm
Thursday-November 6
Market Day Pick Up
10:00 am
Friday-November 7
Mass of Remembrance
7:00 pm
Saturday/Sunday—November 8/9
Fellowship Weekend hosted by SPRED
Children's Choir rehearsal, Thursdays at 3:15 pm in choir loft.
Children sing on 1st and 3rd Saturday 5 pm Masses.
St. Pius X School Choir also rehearses at this time and will sing
at select Wednesday morning Masses. Come and join us!
Mary Room
Parish Office
Adult Choir rehearses Thursdays at 7:00 pm in choir loft.
Please feel free to join us! Adult choir sings at 9:30 am Mass.
Church
Convent
Prayer Chapel
Kirsten L. Currie
St. Pius X Parish Music Director
[email protected] 630-386-5525 (call or text)
Social Center
Church
We Care/We Share
In the Gospel today, we hear the good news that when we keep
our focus on God and serve one another, God exalts us!
 To have ears to hear the “cries of the poor,”
 To have eyes to “seek and find the forgotten, the
suffering or the deprived,” and
 To have hearts that “bring God’s love to the poor”
through our generosity and donations.
V.I.P. November Gathering
Tuesday, November 11, we will begin our meeting with prayer
at 11:30 am in the church. After that, we will gather with our
friends in the Martha Room for our Thanksgiving luncheon.
We hope to see all of you around our Thanksgiving table.
Come to enjoy conversation with your friends and prepare for
the holiday.
Please RSVP to Sr. Pauline
by November 6: 630-627-5810.
Thank you.
When you give to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, please
say a special prayer for the poor who have
no one to pray for them.
Our pantry needs include:
Bottled water
Laundry detergent
Canned hearty meal-type soups
Boxed Cereal
Spaghetti Sauce
P.A.D.S. Volunteers Needed
P.A.D.S. (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) has a new site in
Hinsdale and St. Pius X will provide for the 4th Friday of the
month from November 2014 through April 2015. We are also
responsible for Saturday breakfast.
Thank you for all you continue to do!
This new site is a family only site and very different from our
past sites. The kitchen is small and clients stay in several
rooms. On October 24 and 25, the site provided shelter and
food for 10 homeless families of 16 adults and 23 children.
To assist in the upcoming months, the St. Pius X Community
needs either 2-3 families or 1 group to provide and serve
dinner and another 1 to 2 families or 1 group to provide and
serve breakfast.
Altar Servers – Extraordinary Ministers
Hospitality - Lectors
December 2014 and
January & February 2015
Out of respect for these families and the size of the site, the
number of volunteers will be restricted to just what is needed.
Further information will be provided.
Contact Deacon Larry at 630-629-9234 until 10 pm
+++ Great Opportunity for Confirmation/Service Hours +++
Tell us your vacation dates, unavailable time, requested
Masses, etc. No restriction means you are available.
Volunteer for Christmas Eve/Christmas Masses:
4 pm, 6 pm, Midnight, & 10:30 am
Send to [email protected]
or call Dn Larry at 630-627-4526 ext 207
Deadline: Tuesday, November 18
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Election Prayer
Lord God, as the election approaches,
we seek to better understand the issues and concerns
that confront our city/state/county,
and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community.
We ask for eyes that are free from blindness
so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters,
one in equality and dignity, especially
those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit and poverty.
We ask for ears that will hear the cries of children unborn
and those abandoned, men and women oppressed
because of race or creed, religion or gender.
We ask for minds and hearts that are open
to hearing the voice of leaders who will bring us closer to your Kingdom.
We pray for discernment, so that we may choose leaders
who hear your Word, live your love, and keep in the ways of your truth
as they follow in the steps of Jesus and His Apostles
and guide us to your Kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ and
through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Volunteering at Feed My Starving Children
On Monday, November 10, from 5-8 pm, the St. Pius X middle and high
school youth groups will be packing
meals at Feed My Starving Children in
Schaumburg. We'll meet at St. Pius X
at 5 pm, take a bus and carpool there, and be back around 8 pm. Cost is free! I told them we'd
bring around 60 people, please let the Youth Minister, Mark Restaino, at
[email protected], know if you plan on coming.
High School Open Houses
Nazareth Academy announces 2014 Open House
Prospective students and families are encouraged to get to know
Nazareth Academy. Visit on Sunday, November 9, between
12:30 pm and 3 pm, with presentations at 1 pm and
2 pm. Learn all about the Scholarship, Service, Spirit and
Unity of Nazareth Academy. Meet Nazareth students, faculty and
staff. Guided tours of the building are provided. Representatives
from Nazareth athletic teams and student activities will be
available. Questions about Open House can be directed to
Mrs. Kristen Stojetz at 708-387-8505 or
[email protected].
Nazareth Academy, 1209 W. Ogden, La Grange Park
Benet Academy-Catholic Open Houses
Sunday, November 2, 1-3 pm and Tuesday, November 4,
6:30-8:30 pm. Guided tours, Teachers, staff, students and
parents will be available. For more information, please contact
the Recruitment Office at 630-719-2814 or 630-719-2824.
Benet Academy, 2200 Maple Avenue, Lisle
Montini Catholic High School Open House
Montini Catholic High School will be hosting an Open House on
Thursday, November 13, for grade school students and their
families. Doors open at 6:30 pm with a presentation beginning at
7:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to Explore our programs
and see the opportunities we provide for students to Engage in
their spiritual, intellectual and social development. See all the
St. Francis High School Open House
possibilities for students to Excel to their fullest potential.
Wednesday, November 19 — Program begins at 6:00 p.m.
Come as a family and meet the faculty, staff and students! Learn Learn more about Montini’s 1 to 1 iPad Program. We are the first
about our academic departments. Q/A with teachers, faculty, and high school in the Joliet Diocese to implement this program!
Information will be available about the Academic Scholarship
staff. Meet current parents. Visit with students, staff, and
Program for incoming freshmen taking Montini’s January
coaches at our activity and athletic tables.
Placement Exam.
Pre-registration is available but not required.
For more information visit www.montini.org or contact Kim
Media Contact: Dan Tuskey [email protected].
Richmond, Admissions Coordinator at 630-627-6930 ext 182.
630-668-5800 x 1120
Montini Catholic High School, 19W070 16th Street, Lombard.
St. Francis High School, 2130 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Misa en Español
Sacerdote
Coordinadora de Ministerio Hispano
Coordinador Educación Religiosa
Sábado 7:00 pm
Fernando Cuevas
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
Miércoles
Jueves
Teléfono
Email
9:00 am—1:00 pm
1:00 pm—4:00 p.m.
630-627-4526 X203
[email protected]
EL VERDADERO SENTIMIENTO CRISTIANO momentos, por la fe y la razón. La fe y la razón deben estar
continuamente poniendo freno a algunos sentimientos primarios
DE LA MUERTE
1.- La fiesta cristiana de los difuntos se celebraba en otros
tiempos en un ambiente de luto y gran dolor, de rezos y
plegarias continuadas por el eterno descanso de las almas que
todavía estaban padeciendo en el purgatorio. Era un día en el que
uno se levantaba y se acostaba pensando en el cementerio. Hasta
tres misas seguidas decíamos en este día casi todos los
sacerdotes. Hoy día la fiesta de los difuntos va perdiendo ese
carácter lúgubre y penitencial de otros tiempos y se ha ido
acercando progresivamente, en su significado, a la fiesta de todos
los santos. Ahora, nuestros cementerios se llenan de flores en el
día de todos los santos, más que en el día de todos los difuntos.
En el fondo de todo esto está, creo yo, un cambio en nuestra
sensibilidad cristiana de hoy ante el problema de la muerte. De la
fe en un Dios principalmente justiciero hemos pasado a la fe en
un Dios principalmente compasivo y misericordioso. Creemos
que es la misericordia de Dios la que ha salvado a nuestros seres
queridos, más que nuestras obras. Por pura gracia estamos
salvados, como nos dice san Pablo. Por eso, tendemos a pensar en
nuestras celebraciones de hoy que nuestros fieles y queridos
difuntos ya están gozando de la presencia de Dios, y ya son por
consiguiente santos. Por eso, como digo, las dos fiestas se han
casi identificado y celebramos más solemnemente la fiesta de los
santos que la de los difuntos.
2.- El temor, y hasta el pánico, ante la muerte, es un
sentimiento primario muy humano, pero nosotros, los
cristianos, debemos intentar corregir y modificar este
sentimiento primario. Porque hay muchos sentimientos
humanos espontáneos y primarios que deben ser corregidos y
enriquecidos por la reflexión cristiana. Muchos sentimientos
humanos primarios no son beneficiosos siempre para el ser
humano: el egoísmo, el odio, la pasión sexual… necesitan ser
bien encauzados por la razón y por el sentimiento cristiano. El
hombre, a diferencia de los animales, debe saber contradecir a
muchos sentimientos primarios y guiarse, en muchísimos
y robusteciendo y enriqueciendo a otros. De lo contrario
viviríamos todavía en la selva y en la guerra de todos contra
todos. En este sentido, digo que el sentimiento primario de pánico
ante la muerte debe ser corregido y enriquecido por la reflexión
cristiana.
3.- En el evangelio de la fiesta de este día Jesús les dice a sus
discípulos: esta es la voluntad de mi Padre: que no pierda nada
de lo que me dio, sino que lo resucite en el último día; que todo el
que ve al Hijo y cree en él tenga vida eterna. Jesús en el huerto de
los olivos, también sintió un sentimiento primario de miedo y
pánico ante la muerte, pero su amor y su comunión con el Padre
vencieron rápidamente su temor. Con sentimiento primario dijo:
que pase de mí este cáliz, pero su amor y su comunión con el
Padre le hicieron también rápidamente decir: que no se haga mi
voluntad, sino la tuya. Jesús de Nazaret vivió siempre sabiendo
que tenía que morir en esta tierra, antes de ir, definitivamente, a
la casa de su Padre. También nosotros debemos tener esta
esperanza cierta, esta vivencia, del gozo inmenso que tendremos
para siempre en la casa de nuestro Padre. Así podremos vencer,
humanamente hablando, el temor y el pánico, que
espontáneamente sentimos ante la muerte. Así también nosotros,
los cristianos, tenemos la esperanza firme y cierta de que Jesús
nos ha preparado ya un sitio en la casa de su Padre donde,
después de esta vida, gozaremos con él de la presencia eterna y
gozosa de Dios.
4.- Celebremos nosotros también esta fiesta de los difuntos
con gozo y esperanza, como celebramos ayer la fiesta de todos
los santos y digamos con el salmista: El Señor es mi luz y mi
salvación, ¿a quién temeré? El Señor es la defensa de mi vida,
¿quién me hará temblar? Espero gozar de la dicha del Señor en el
país de la vida. Espera en el Señor, sé valiente, ten ánimo, espera
en el Señor.
Por Gabriel González del Estal
November 2, 2014
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DEANERY AND DIOCESAN NEWS
2014 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal — Pledge Report
Monthly pledge payments for the CMAA pledges should be made in the next
few days. It is very important that these pledges be paid so that our parish will
reach our goal. Once we have reached goal in paid pledges, 60% of the
additional funds received will be returned to the parish for our use.
PARISH GOAL:
58,104
AMOUNT PLEDGED:
61,589
AMOUNT PAID:
51,067
REMAINING BALANCE:
$10,522
Thank You from the Priests of the Diocese
The Retired and Infirmed Priests of the Diocese send their most sincere appreciation for the generous response to the Fathers’ Day
Collection. Approximately $290,000 was collected to help ensure the care and support of these men who have served the People of
God for so many years.
2014 National Vocation Awareness Week
This is an opportunity for each one of us to look at our own
vocation. So often we only think of priesthood and religious life
when we think of vocations. But we must remember that
marriage and consecrated single life are also vocations or callings
from God.
Often we ask the question, “What do I want to do with my life?”
I would encourage us to change that question to “What does God
want me to do with my life?” It is a subtle difference. However,
it is when we follow the will of God in our lives that we find true
fulfillment, we become who God truly has called us to be, and
we fulfill the Lord’s mission in the world by building up the
Kingdom of heaven on earth.
In our baptism we become sons and daughters of God. We also
receive the Holy Spirit and the seeds of our vocation. Each
vocation has a few things in common, regardless of whether you
are a priest, deacon, religious, married or single:
Please pray the following prayer with me each day that each one
of us follows the Lord’s call.
November 2-8, 2014 is National Vocation Awareness Week.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
1) Each vocation is a call to love. How is God calling me
DIOCESE OF JOLIET
to love others? Jesus taught us that there is no greater
Gracious and loving God, help the
love than to lay down our life for a friend. How can I
men and women of our parishes to hear the
best do that with my life? How can I lay down my life
call to serve in the Diocese of Joliet.
for others?
Our needs are great and our people
2) Each vocation is a call to holiness. Striving for holiness
thirst for your presence.
means that we try to become more like Jesus every day.
Open the hearts of many. Raise up
Do people see Jesus in me?
3) Each vocation is a call to help others get to heaven.
faithful servants of the Gospel - dedicated,
Married people are called to help their spouses get to
holy priests, sisters, brothers and deacons,
heaven, and if God grants them children, to educate the who will spend themselves for your people and their needs.
children in the faith and to lead them to heaven. Priests
Bless all of our married couples with a rich faith and
and religious are called to help the people of God get to
children that desire to serve you.
heaven by teaching them about the love of God and His
Bless those who are serving now
Kingdom. Consecrated single people too are called to
with courage and perseverance.
lead others to Jesus Christ.
How is God calling you? Even if you have found your vocation
already, the Lord calls us each day to love more, to grow in
holiness, and to help others get to heaven.
Grant that many will be inspired by their
example and faith.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Meet Montini
Knights of Columbus
On Thursday November 6, at 8:30 am, Montini Catholic High
School will be hosting the next “Meet Montini” of the
2014-2015 school year. This is an informal information
session for parents with our Administration and Admissions
Team. The event begins in De La Salle Hall at 8:30 am and
includes a tour of the school while classes are in session. The
meeting will last approximately 2 hours. Please RSVP to
Kim Richmond, Admissions Coordinator at
[email protected] or call at 630-627-6930 ext. 182.
Montini Catholic High School, 19W070 16th Street, Lombard.
Free Choral Concert Honoring Our Veterans
St. Michael Church, Wheaton, IL
Saturday, November 8, Immediately following 5:00 pm Mass
Featuring Marmion Academy Choral Ensemble!
Please Come Join Us, Bring a Veteran, Wear Your Uniform
Reception with Soft Drinks and Snacks to Follow
Brought to You by Knights of Columbus Council 2601
The Knights of Columbus Father Boecker Council 6090 will be
remembering our Brother Knights at the 5 pm Mass on
November 8 at Sacred Heart Church. After Mass we will have
a brief memorial service in honor of our fallen Brothers. We
invite all parishioners, especially widows and family members,
to join us as we remember those who served us so well.
Teachable Moments Live
A Special Event to Inspire, Empower, and Equip Parents
for Today’s Challenging Culture
 An engaging 2-hour parenting seminar
 Exercises in media literacy and communicating with kids
 Guidance for monitoring media at every age and stage
 A crash-course on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
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that kids use and parents don’t understand
 Strategies that parents can immediately put to use to teach
kids about morality and character
 Tips for communicating more effectively about the things
that matter most
 Encouragement, ideas, and inspiration for parenting in our
challenging culture
Thursday, November 6 at 7:00 pm in the St. Joseph Church
Chapel, 4801 Main St, Downers Grove. $10 suggested
donation. Refreshments provided.
Cemetery Sunday is a day set aside to pray for the deceased
and to visit the graves of loved ones and friends in a show of
respect to those who have gone before us. This year’s All
Souls’ Day and Cemetery Sunday will be Sunday, November 2.
The Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Joliet will display
Memorial Tribute Boards of the faithfully departed interred
into The Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Joliet from
November 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 in the Chapel
Mausoleums during the month of November 2014.
Holiday Craft Show at Lombard Trinity Lutheran Church
Saturday, November 8 from 9 am to 2 pm
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