Church of the Holy Spirit Iglesia del Espíritu Santo 1451 W. Bode Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60194 847•882•7580 After Hours, Emergency Line (630) 336-0811 www.churchoftheholyspirit.org BAUTIZOS EN ESPAÑOL Sábados 11:00 a.m. y Domingos 2:00 p.m. Favor de llamar a la oficina para obtener fechas MATRIMONIOS ¡Felicidades por su compromiso! Favor de llamar a la oficina parroquial para hacer una cita con un Sacerdote o Diacono. Les pedimos que hablen con nosotros antes de apartar fecha con el salón de eventos. QUINCEAÑERAS EN GRUPO Favor de llamar a la oficina para obtener requisitos y apartar fecha PRESENTACION DE 3 AÑOS Domingos después de la Misa de 12:30 p.m. CONFESIONES Sábados de 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. o haciendo cita UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS Si usted o algún ser querido necesita la unción de los enfermos, favor de llamar a la parroquia y un Sacerdote proveerá el Sacramento FUNERALES . Favor de informarnos lo más pronto posible acerca de la muerte de su ser querido. Un familiar o el Director de la Funeraria nos puede contactar. El teléfono de emergencias después de horario de oficina es (630) 336-0811 August 30, 2015 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time “Sent by the Spirit. Gifted by God.” BAPTISMS IN ENGLISH Second and Fourth Sunday of the Month at 2:30 p.m. MARRIAGES Congratulations on your engagement! We welcome you to call the parish office to arrange an appointment to meet with a Priest or a Deacon before making any definitive arrangements with the hall GROUP QUINCEAÑERAS Please call the parish office to make an appointment 3 YEAR OLD PRESENTATIONS Presentations are done after the 12:30 p.m. Mass on Sundays CONFESSIONS Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment ANOINTING OF THE SICK If you or a loved one is in need of anointing due to ill health, call the parish and a Priest will provide this Sacrament FUNERALS Please inform us as soon as possible upon the death of a loved one. To make arrangements a family member or the Funeral Director may contact the office. Our emergency phone number for after office hours is (630) 336-0811 2 Hoja de Cantos para la Misa de 12:00 p.m Canto de Entrada: Juntos como Hermanos ¡ Un largo caminar, por el desierto bajo el sol, No podemos avanzar sin la ayuda del Señor. ¡Qué alegría encontrarte, Jesús, en tu vino y tu pan! ¡Oh, Señor, qué consuelo saber que me amas! Eres Tú la Palabra de Dios, la eterna Palabra de Dios Y has querido venir a morar en mi pecho. Juntos como hermanos, miembros de una Iglesia Vamos caminando al encuentro del Señor. Canto de Comunión: Eres Tú, Jesús Eres Tú, Jesús, eres Tú. Eres Tú en un trozo de pan y en un poco de vino. Unidos al rezar, unidos en una canción, Viviremos nuestra fé con la ayuda del Señor. Copyright 1979, Cesáreo Gabaráin. Obra publicada por OCP Publications. Derechos reservados. Música: Negro Espiritual, MY LORD, WHAT A MORNING. Salmo 14: “Señor, ¿quién puede hospedarse en tu tienda? Letra (c) 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española de Liturgia. Derechos reservados. Con las debidas licencias. Música: (c) 1986, 1999, Miguel Manzano. Obra publicada por OCP. Derechos reservados. Canto de las Ofrendas: Renuévanos, Señor Eres Tú, oh, Principio y Fin, manantial de la vida. Eres Tú, Luz de Luz, Dios de Dios verdadero. ¡Eres Tú, oh, milagro de Amor! ¡Oh, eterno milagro de Amor! Eres Tú mi Señor y mi Dios, mi Alimento. Cuanto amor al nacer en Belén de María la Virgen! Al andar los caminos del hombre y llamarle tu amigo. ¡Oh, Cordero de Dios, cuanto amor, cuanto amor al morir en la cruz! ¡Cuanto amor al querer compartir tu Victoria! Sólo en tí, oh, Señor del Amor que comprende y perdona, Sólo en tí,, oh, Jesús, hay amor verdadero. ¡Oh, Jesús, quiero amar como Tú, quiero amar hasta el fin como Tú! Oh, Señor, dale vida a mi amor con tu vida. Renuévanos, Señor, llénanos con tu amor. Sana el dolor de los sueños que perdimos. Renueva nuestras vidas y el camino que escogimos. Guíanos como familia en la fe. Letra y música: Tony Rubi, n. 1949, copyright 1989, Tony Rubi y Arquidiócesis de Miami. Derechos reservados. Aministradora exclusive: OCP Publications. Jesús, toma nuestra mano, enséñanos a amar. Danos fuerza para vivir tu palabra. Guíanos, Jesús, con nuestros brazos abiertos Para recibir al pobre sin esperanza. Padre, transfórmanos. Abrázanos con tu Espíritu. Ayúdanos a aceptarnos el uno al otro. Rompe las cadenas de miedo que dividen nuestros hogares, Para así vivir tu santa voluntad. Copyright 1998, Tom Ratto y Armida Grajeda. Obra Publicada por OCP Publications. Derechos reservados. . Canto de Salida: Pueblo Libre Pueblo libre que vas caminando por las aguas de la vida. Pueblo libre que vas caminando con gran fé y religión. Hay que ser muy conscientes, hay que ser muy conscientes de la palabra que nos da vida. Y no tenerle miedo, y no tenerle miedo al mundo entero por practicarla. Hay que ser atrevidos, hay que ser atrevidos Y decididos a dar la vida. Tomen sus decisions, tomen sus decisions Y consecuencias, y consecuencias. Letra y música: Tradicional. . Songs for the 5:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m., and 10:00 a.m., Masses Gathering Song Canticle of the Sun Communion Song:We Have Been Told Praise for the sun, the bringer of day, He carries the light of the Lord in his rays; The moon and the stars who light up the way unto your throne. “I am the vine, you are the branches, And all who live in me will bear great fruit.” The heavens are telling the glory of God, And all creation is shouting for joy. Come, dance in the forest, come, play in the field, and sing, sing to the glory of the Lord. Praise for the rain that waters our fields, And blesses our crops so all the earth yields; From death unto life her myst’ry revealed springs forth in joy. Text & Tune: Marty Haugen, b. 1950; © 1980, GIA Publications, Inc. Psalm Response: They who do justice will live in the pres- ence of God! They who do justice will lie in the presence of God! Those who walk blamelessly and live their lives doing justice, Who keep the truth in their heart, and slander not with their tongue! Who harm not another, nor take up reproach to their neighbor, who hate the sight of the wicked, but honor the people of God! Who show no condition in sharing the gifts of their treasure, who live not off the poor; They will stand firm for ever! Text: Psalm 15: 2-5, David Haas, © 1989, GIA Publications, Inc; refrain trans © 1969, ICEL, Music: Daivid Haas, © 1989, GIA Publications, Inc. Presentation Song: Make Me a Channel of Your Peace Make me a channel of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me bring your love. Where there is injury, your pardon, Lord, And where there’s doubt true faith in you. Make me a channel of your peace. Where there’s despair in life, let me bring hope. Where there is darkness, only light, And where there’s sadness, ever joy. Oh, Master, grant that I may never seek So much to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand. To be loved as to love with all my soul. Make me a channel of your peace. It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, In giving of ourselves that we receive, And in dying that we’re born to eternal life. Text: Prayer of St. Francis; Text & Tune adapt. By Sebastian Temple, b. 1928, © 1967, 1975, 1980, Francescan Communications; acc. by Diane Kodner, b. 1957, © 1993, GIA Publications, Inc. 3 We have been told, we’ve seen his face, And heard his voice alive in our hearts; “Live in my love with all your heart, As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you.” “You are my friends, if you keep my commands, No longer slaves, I call you friends.” No greater love is there than this: to lay down one’s life, for a friend. Text: David Haas, b. 1957 Tune: David Haas, b. 1957, vocal arr. by David Haas, b. 1957, Marty Haugen, b. 1950 © 1983, GIA Publications, Inc. Closing Song: Go Make a Difference Go make a diff’rence. We can make a diff’rence. Go make a diff’rence in the world. Go make a diff’rence. We can make a diff’rence. Go make a diff’rence in the world. We are the hands of Christ reaching out to those in need, the face of God for all to see. We are the spirit of hope; we are the voice of peace. Go make a diff’rence in the world. So let your love shine on, let it shine for all to see. Go make a diff’rence in the world. And the spirit of Christ will be with us as we go. Go make a diff’rence in the world. Words & Music: Steve Angrisano and Tom Tomaszek Piano, Accompaniment: Rick Modlin, © 1997, 1998, Steve Angrisano and Thomas N. Tomaszek. Published by OCP Publications. All rights reserved. 4 www.churchoftheholyspirit.org THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AMERICA The history of the Catholic Church in the United States The Spanish Missions in the west . . . the French Jesuits in the Northeast . . . unfortunately had little significance. And so we begin in Colonial times . . beyond who did what, where and when . . . We will probe how this American culture of democracy . . . freedom . . . (especially of religion). . . individualism, interacted with a church hanging onto a European model of governance and of piety. How has the American culture influenced the Church? This will be the focus of our sessions. JOIN FR. GEORGE KANE ON THE FOLLOWING MONDAY EVENINGS FROM 7:00 – 8:30 P.M. September 14 & 28, October 12 & 26, and November 9, 2015. Call the office to reserve your place or fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket. Name _____________________________________________________________________________________ E‐Mail: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________________________________________________________ BECOMING CATHOLIC – RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (R.C.I.A.) Are you thinking of becoming Catholic? What do Catholics believe? What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ? If you are interested in exploring the answers to these questions, we’d like to help. Our Rite of Christian Initiation classes are the place to begin. The RCIA Classes are for Aduts (18+) • • • • . Who have never been baptized. Who have been baptized in another faith and now wish to join the Catholic Church. Who are baptized Catholic but have not received the Sacraments of First Communion or Confirmation. Who have been away from the Church for a time. If you are interested in learning more about the process, call Sister Marianne in the parish office at 847-882-7580 or e-mail: [email protected]. She will be happy to answer your [email protected] questions and assist you in beginning the process. CAMINO DE FE ‐ RICA Rito de Iniciacion Cristiana para Adultos (RICA) es el proceso por lo cual las personas adultas (18+) se hacen miembros de la Iglesia Catolica. RICA es tambien para Catolicos que no han recibido alguno de los Sacramentos de Confirmacion o la Primera Comunion. Interesados? Conoce a alguien que esta interesado? Invites a estas personas. Para mas informacion, comuniquese con Sister Marianne en la oficina: 847/882‐7580. Reunimos los Domingos por la Misa a las 12:00. Después tenemos una platica. Las Clases empiezan en Septiembre. www.churchoftheholyspirit.org Usher/Greeter General Meeting Monday, September 21, 2015 @ 7:00 PM ‐ 8:30 PM Hospitality Room & Kitchen 5 Eucharistic Minister Meeting Thursday, September 10 * 7:00 PM ‐ 8:30 PM Worship Space & Kitchen “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” (Matthew 25:35) Hospitality meant something important to Jesus. It was more than common custom. Hospitality showed respect for the visitor/guest. It demonstrated the humility of the host as well. A general meeting is being called to gather all current ushers/greeters and anyone who “helps out” during the mass, but we’re also looking for new people who would like to join this very important ministry! If you would like more information, please contact Rosi Viquez at the parish office 847‐882‐7580 or [email protected] Many of you attended a special Liturgical Gathering with Fr. John in August of 2014, and many suggestions were brought forward that we have implemented. Some Ministers of Communion were unable to attend that meeting, so we are asking that you please come to this meeting to review those changes that will help to unify the procedures especially due to the Mass schedule change. Newly certified Eucharistic Ministers are urged to attend as well since you are being added to the new schedule (Sept.‐ Nov.)…Thank you! HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR COMING ON OCTOBER 3rd AND 4th Our annual Holiday Craft Bazaar will be held this year from 9 AM to 1 PM on Saturday, October 3rd and also before and after the 5 PM Mass on that day and before and after all the masses on Sunday, October 4th. We have many Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations and items for the home. But we also have jewelry, scarves, notecards and American Girl doll clothes. The Craft Bazaar would be a great place to start your Christmas gift shopping early. We have a large selection of items from which to choose. We will also be having a 50/50 Cash Raffle and a bake sale. Make sure to save the date! We will be selling raffle tickets before and after all the masses on the weekends of September 19 – 20 and September 26 – 27. We will also be selling them at the Craft Bazaar. You do not have to be present at the drawing at 1 PM on October 3rd to win so be sure to purchase some tickets. You will have a chance to win a cash prize. . rd er 3 b o t , Oc 1:00 PM y a d ur Sat 0 AM 9:0 There are some changes to our Craft Bazaar this year. In the past, we have sold items from the Craft Bazaar on a second weekend in October. We will not be doing that this year. October 3rd and 4th will be your only chance to purchase the beautiful items we have made. Also, we will not be mailing out letters to everyone with information on the Craft Bazaar. All announcements will be in the Sunday Bulletins. We are still asking the wonderful women in our parish to bake items for our bake sale. More information on bringing the baked goods will be in future bulletins. We hope to see you at the Holiday Craft Bazaar! 6 www.churchoftheholyspirit.org In the second reading we are told, "Be doers of the word and not hearers only". Does your marriage show others Christ’s love? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are October 16-18, 2015 or December 11-13, 2015, both 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 Si en estos momentos su matrimonio está pasando por una crisis de soledad, falta de comunicación y distanciamiento, los invitamos a vivir un Fin de Semana de Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial en donde le darán las herramientas para corregir esos pequeños desajustes. 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. The Bread and Wine for the month of August has been donated by the Daniels Family . in Loving Memory of Jeff Daniels and Pat Cook Recently, there have been people in the parking lot soliciting donations after the Masses. They are not from our area and we have no way of verifying their need or with whom they are working. CHS offers a variety of outreach services through our St. Vincent de Paul Society. The Food Pantry is open every Thursday between 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. For other services, referrals can be made to Sister Marianne at 847-882-7580. We are grateful to our parishioners for your generous support which enables us to continue our mission of reaching out to those in need. Recientemente, hemos tenido personas solicitando limosna afuera de la Iglesia después de las Misas. Esas personas no son de nuestra area y no tememos forma de verificar que tipo de necesidad tienen para quien trabajan. CHS ofrece una gran variedad de servicios de ayuda a través de nuestro ministerio de la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul. Tenemos Despensa de Comida cada jueves entre 2:00 – 5:00 de la tarde. Todos estan bienvenidos. Si tienen otra necesidad, puede comunicarse con la Hermana Maria. Por favor llame 847-8827580. Estamos agradecidos a todos los feligreses por su generosidad con nuestras obras de caridad. There will be a meeting for all Ministers of Care on Thursday, September 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the Hospitality Room. Save the date – September 26, 2015 for the next Care for Caregivers Conference at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. Ministros de la Comunion a Los Enfermos Habrá una reunion para todos los de Ministros de la Comunion a Los Enfermos el jueves, 10 sep‐ tiembre, a las 6:00 p.m. en el Salon de Hospitalidad. ¡Te esperamos! www.churchoftheholyspirit.org Front Office Support Staff Position Available We have an opening for a part‐time Front Office Support Staff person. This individual needs to be bilingual in English & Spanish and available to work from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Mondays – Thursday and occasional Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel and phone etiquette skills are a must. This individual must have the ability to work independently and under pressure. Knowledge of office machines such as copiers, stamp machine, etc. are a plus. If you are interested, please contact Linda Donaldson at [email protected] WOMEN AT THE WELL™ Please join us at the next Women at the Well event on Tuesday, September 15th at 7:00.m. to 9:00 p.m. The program is entitled ST.TERESA OF AVILA 1515-1582, and will be presented by Marcia Whitney-Schenck. Marcia Whitney-Schenck is a Chicago-based writer, artist, and performer, who is interested in interpreting the lives of women of faith in a dynamic way for contemporary audiences. By using visual arts, photographs, music, dance, and monologue, she interprets the lives of saints. She uses Powerpoint and interactive theatrical experiences to create unforgettable presentations. from her travels. Ms. Whitney-Schenck is the former publisher and editor of Christianity and the Arts. Her recent book, What God Gives: People’s Prayers, is a compilation of her photographs and prayers Marcia exudes great love of God, the Church, devotion, and enthusiasm for these great citizens of Heaven. Her dramatizations truly give us a taste for the life and spirituality of this great Doctor of the Church. In the character of St Teresa, she will be asked about her spiritual thoughts and vocation. St Teresa’s thoughts about prayer will deepen and enhance your own spiritual journey. St Teresa of Avila, 1515-1582, born 500 years ago, was a prominent Spanish mystic, Carmelite nun, and theologian of contemplative prayer. She was a reformer of the Carmelite Order. Forty years after her death, she was canonized in 1622; and named Doctor of the Church in 1970, only one of five women so honored. . THIS EVENT WILL FILL UP QUICKLY — RESERVE EARLY!! –– $8.00 donation To reserve your spot, please call: Church of the Holy Spirit 847-882-7580 or e-mail: [email protected] 7 8 www.churchoftheholyspirit.org CHS Religious Ed Confirmation Parent/Student meetings coming soon! High School Program: Tuesday, September 1st, 6:30 pm in the Worship Space Jr. High Program: Sunday, September 13th , 9:30 am in church basement, Rms. LL1/LL2. Religious Education Classes beginning soon: Spanish Program – Saturdays, 9:00 am – 1st – 8th September 5th English Program – Saturdays, 9:00 am – 1st – 6th September 19th Children’s Liturgy of the Word returns: Sunday, September 20th 10:00 am mass Women who think they are pregnant and are in difficult situations, come to us for help, an ultrasound and counseling. Each year our counselors help approximately 3,000 women and their families. In our 31 years of service we have enabled over 38,000 mothers to give birth to their babies and provided material and emotional help. We are funded by donations. Plan to attend our 5k Bike/Hike for Life on Saturday, September 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We’ll be at two locations: Chicago’s northwest side at Caldwell Woods (Milwaukee and Devon Avenues) and in Oak Forest at Yankee Woods near 167th and Central Ave. For information, phone Janet at 773‐685‐2531 or visit our website at www.womens‐center.org. Have you felt God calling you to serve in the pro‐life mission field? The Women’s Center is looking for new volunteers Mondays‐Fridays at our Cicero Ave. location. We would especially love to find a retired man who can lift up to 40 pounds to distribute baby furniture to clients on Wednesdays (or Thursdays) 10am‐2pm. We would love to find ladies willing to assist clients in our Family Resource Room once or twice a month on Saturdays, 9am‐noon or noon‐3pm. We would love to find a willing volunteer to cover our Lobby Front Desk greeting clients Fridays 1‐4pm. We also have an excellent opportunity for up to four people at a time to clean and prepare baby bottles for our “spare change campaign”. Please consider hosting a baby shower for mothers and babies. We can especially use new baby clothes 0‐3 months, new bibs, baby hygiene products and size 6 disposable diapers. If you are interested in volunteering or hosting a baby shower for us, please contact Paige at 773‐794‐8807 or pscarlett@womens‐center.org. . We need 6 infant car seat/carriers, 2 toddler beds, 4 pack n plays, and 4 swings. It will be a great help if you can deliver these to us. For our address, or if a pick‐up by a volunteer is needed, please call 773‐794‐1313. The families who receive these things are grateful for your generosity. Liturgy/Liturgia Outreach/Opción Misionera August 29, 2015 - September 6, 2015 Saturday, August 29, 2015 5:00 Tom Scholz, Carlos Sanchez, Neal Neybert Chester & Eleanore Musiala Sunday, August 30, 2015 8:00 10:00 12:00 Dorothy Kovacevich Rosa Viola, Phyllis Jordan, Andres Hernandez Fieles Difuntos Monday, August 31, 2015 9:00 Jean Bulawa, Teresita Angelio 9:00 Gregory Bongiorno 9:00 Fructuosa Rodriguez 9:00 Communion Service 9:00 Jane Cramer 5:00 Kathryn Grimm, Joseph & Mary Wrtjak Marilyn Carroll, Neal Neybert Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Thursday, September 3, 2015 Friday, September 4, 2015 Saturday, September 5, 2015 Sunday, September 6, 2015 8:00 10:00 12:00 Jeffrey Castro, Dan Santerior Howard Falardeau Viola R. Pietramale, Anna Blaumueller Fieles Difuntos Sunday Collection August 23, 2015 PRAYER REQUESTS for the Week of August 29/30, 2015 For the Sick Maria Aluquin, Joan Angelo, Mary Lou Aylesworth Howard & Donna Bartels, Teresita Bennett, Kevin Berres Alan Bold, Ron Boniecki, Sister Joan Brichacek, OP Elizabeth Bryant, Louis Buffardi, Donato Camacho Cecilia Carrera, Tom Carroll, Rob Churnovic Linda Corona, Courtney Cusentino, Tim Coyle Kathy Czarnecki, Joe Dallain, Marsha Darga Romeo Del Rosario, Larry Devitt, Joe Digiogie, Bob Dillon Tony Durante, David Duraski, John Eichingem Mike Elliott, Terry Enger, Jack Fairchild, Danny Foreman Freddy Fuhrmann, Donna Geary, Ana Patricia Gonzalez Dave Gregory, Juan Guerrero, Nancy Hakanson Guillermina Hernandez, Alice Hockensmith, Rick Hodge Ron Holm, Glyn Hughes, Jessica Huyser‐Skye, Bob Ida Dolia & Ariana Jimenez, Deacon Jaime & Carmen Juarez Annette Koepke, Joan Krupa, Kathleen & Wally Lebbin Roberto Lozano, Mary MacDonald, Kelly Main‐Johnson Antonio Martinez, Silvia Marsh, Pete Mazza Dona McLaughlin, Lois Mular, Lois Matus, Karen Myers Baby Cameron Ousley, Cathy Pacheco, Santina Partipilo, Elizabeth Passoni, Michael Pastuszka, Kathryn Patterson Louis Pinstock, Diane Plowman, Michelle Roberts, Zareli Saavedra, Emma Salvador Richard Schmitz, June Schultz, Ron Sheldon Mike Stadler, Michael Stoll, Diane Swier Marina Thijn, Kyle Tirasuolo, Mirtha Tomas Matt & Paddy Toole, Lea Vick Torres Noel Valencia, Sandy Van Stedum Mike Victor, Jr., Eric Von Schaumburg Drake Wallis, Grant Winsauer, George Yecko May they Rest in Peace Tomasz Dzida Gustavo Castillo Sunday: $ 9,551 Services & Other collections: $ 2,986 E-giving and auto transfers: $ 3,167 TLC Renewal Project: $ 95 SVDP: $ 273 . For easier, automatic giving, sign up at www.e-giving.org/LoggedIn.asp 9 Mission collection * August 23, 2015 $4,544 Thank you very much for your generosity!!! Outreach Opción Misionera 10 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time "Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that person; but the things that come out from within are what defile." In the days of Jesus, this issue was about performing empty external rituals of cleanliness instead of purifying the heart. For most of us, the issue is probably a bit different. Our fixation on externals is not so much with religious prescriptions and practices; instead, our daily obsession tends to be with appearances in general. In our media‐saturated culture, we are extremely tuned in to how things look. We are trained to respond to current fashion trends in clothing, hair, makeup, and accessories. Even bodies, cars, houses, and landscaping all fall into the realm of highly marketed images. The risk for us is to be so concerned with having the right "look" on the outside that we fail to consider what's happening on the inside. Life is about more than what we have or what we parade around for others to see. As human beings we are a unity of body and soul, and if we neglect our souls, then we are neglecting the fulfillment of our human nature. We need to make sure we are not like the Pharisees in today's reading who were too concerned with outside appearances. Jesus tells us in response to them that "from within people, from their hearts, come evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, folly. All these evils come from within and they defile." This list makes a good starting point for some personal meditation on our interior life. Let's ask ourselves, "Which of the behaviors on this list threaten to defile my soul?" Then, let's ask the Holy Spirit to help purify us of that spiritual ugliness so we can appear beautiful in the sight of God. Parish Information Informacion de la Parroquia MASS SCHEDULES/ HORARIO DE MISAS Weekdays / Entre Semana Mon-Fri 9:00 am Weekends / Fin de Semana Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00 10:00 12:00 pm (en Español) DEVOTIONS/ DEVOCIONES Circulo de Oracion: Viernes, 7:30 pm Guadalupanos: 12 de cada mes, 7:00 pm Veneración al Santísimo: Primer Viernes de cada mes, 8:00 pm NEW PARISHIONERS/ PARROQUIANOS NUEVOS . Welcome to the Church of the Holy Spirit. We invite all new parishioners to make an appointment to register. Bienvenidos a la Iglesia del Espíritu Santo. Los invitamos a registrarse con nosotros. Pastoral Staff/Equipo Pastoral Rev. John Dearhammer . . . . . .Pastor Rev. George Kane . .Pastor Emeritus Marianne Supan OP . .Pastoral Associate Rosi Viquez . . . . . . . .Liturgy Director Linda Donaldson . . . . . .Music Director Religious Education/Doctrina Religious Ed Office . . . . . .882-7584 Rosi Viquez - Director/Coordinadora de Doctrina (English and Spanish programs) Alicia Lozano . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secretary Office Hours Monday-Thursday * 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Friday * 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday * 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sunday * Closed Administration/Administración Anna O’Donnell.. . . . .Business Manager Linda Donaldson..............Office Manager Maria Borla - Parish Secretary Bulletin Coordinator Office Support Staff Peg Ghionzoli Maintenance Wojciech Gracz.... Facilities Manager Diaconal Couples/Parejas Diaconales Wayne & Helen Beyer Xavier & Cecilia Carrera Mario & Graciela Contreras Ray & Jan Doud Mike & Pat Enger Sung & Angela Han José and Ivonne Paz
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