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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: Basil Weaver
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
Monday
July 11-Saint Benedict
Is 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 10:34 -- 11:1
8:00 am
Jack Proctor by Canestrini Family
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.
Tuesday
July 12-Weekday
Is 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-8; Mt 11:20-24
8:00 am
Irene Strzelecki (anniv.) by family
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Wednesday July 13-Saint Henry
Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Ps 94:5-10, 14-15; Mt 11:25-27
8:00 am
Heinz Kalendar by DeFalco Family
Thursday July 14-Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab, 15-21; Mt 11:28-30
8:00 am
Dr. Ralph Ryan by Barb Keane
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
Friday
July 15-Saint Bonaventure
Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10-12abcd, 16; Mt 12:1-8
8:00 am
Violet Paddock by Carol Paddock
Saturday July 16
Mi 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21
3:30-4:30 pm Reconciliation
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.
Vigil—Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
Estelle Soger
Linda Chan
Michelle LoCoco
John Chan
Ceil D’Acquisto
Carol Gawenda
St. Pius X Parish Family
Misa en español
Sunday
July 17
Gen 18:1-10a; Ps 15:2-5; Col 1:24-28; Lk 10:38-42
8:00 am
Dr. Ralph Ryan by George & Kathy Czaplicki
10:00 am
Justin Matyasik by Andy & Donna Stoltman
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.
the following parishioners
and friends who are ill:
Mark Furjanic
Frank Cvach
Ronald Norman
Dolores Pflum
Michael Crosse, Sr.
Elizabeth McNicholas
Paul Pignatelli
Marita Hooper
Lori Patros
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
The first "presbyters" were advisers to the bishops rather than
what we would call "priests," yet by the year 1000 our presentday understanding of the ordained priesthood is clearly in
place. The Germanic influence was strong in those days,
reflected in a series of questions posed to the candidate about
his intentions.
The priest's role in the celebration of Mass had by then come to
the fore, as the ritual notes that Mass vestments must be worn,
the hands of the priest must be anointed with chrism, and a
chalice with wine and water and a paten with a host must be
given. Up to then, the ordination rite had stressed the presbyter
as a collaborator with the bishop and a member of the order of
presbyters. Then, in a not-so-subtle shift, the presbyter came to
be seen as a "priest" designated to celebrate the Mass and, as
the prayer suggests, to touch the chalice. By these days,
remember, the cup had long vanished from Communion for the
laity. A thousand years ago, today's patterns were already in
place. The priest no longer saw himself as a member of a
council of elders, a presbytery, and in some dioceses he had
little influence over the bishop. Instead, he was either a pastor,
with relationship to the eucharistic community in the parish, or
he was a priest monk, offering Mass for the salvation of the
departed or the intentions of the living.
--Rev. James Field, Copyright (c)
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Year of Mercy
Reflecting on God’s Word
"The newness of the Gospel lies in the giving of oneself,
giving the heart, to those who actually dislike us, who harm us,
to our enemies. The Gospel is a new message that is difficult to
carry forward. In a word, it means to go behind Jesus. Follow
him. Imitate him . . . Jesus' response to the Father is: 'I shall do
your will'. And indeed, in the Mount of Olives he says to the
Father: 'Thy will be done'. And thus he gives his life, not for
his friends but for his enemies!"
—Pope Francis
15th Sunday of Ordinary Time-C-July 10, 2016
When Jesus told the parable of the good Samaritan, he asked
his questioner, “Which of these three, in your opinion, was
neighbor to the man who fell in with robbers?” The answer
came, “The one who treated him with compassion” (The New
American Bible translation). Jesus told him (and us) “Then go
and do the same.”
—————————————————————————
Mercy has a face. Some hospitals in our region have a corps
of volunteers called Good Samaritans. They do all manner of
kindness so that the sick can get the care, the treatment they
need. Mercy has the face of real live people, those who (1)
love God, (2) love self, and (3) love the other by being the
neighbor. We hear Moses, in the fifth book (Deuteronomy) for
God’s Chosen People, say to them – and now to us today: this
command to love like God is not too mysterious or remote.
 Who needs my acts of love today – perhaps even beyond
my close circle of family and friends?
 Who needs a ride to church, to doctor, to grocery that I
can give?
 How can I manifest the mystery of mercy by being a face
of mercy?
———————————————————————Could anyone object to Jesus' supreme lesson in mercy, the
parable of the Good Samaritan? Jesus' devoutly religious
audience certainly did! Scant sympathy for anyone foolish
enough to travel crime-ridden "Jericho Highway" alone. Much
sympathy for priest and Levite, hurrying to assigned temple
ministry, unwilling to risk ritual impurity through hands-on
mercy. No sympathy for Jesus' scandalous hero. Samaritans
were religious apostates and political enemies. Jesus
challenges them--and us--to seek God's presence not only in
liturgical beauty but in a fellow traveler's self-inflicted
misfortunes. See God's presence even in someone outside the
law, whose hands-on mercy springs not from religious
obligation but from the heart's instinctive goodness. Since
Jesus became our "Good Samaritan" despite our foolishness
and sins, who are we to ration our mercy? "Who is my
neighbor?" (Luke 10:29). The next person we see who needs
hands-on mercy! No conditions, no limits, no exceptions.
Especially in this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Jesus commands,
"Go and do likewise" (10:37).
--Peter Scagnelli,
Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Jesus mandates compassion. He can mandate compassion
because biblical compassion is not a feeling or emotion (one
cannot mandate emotions, they just spontaneously happen).
Notice that it is irrelevant to Jesus whether someone feels guilty
or not (guilt is always an emotion or feeling). But biblical
compassion is a moral decision. Guilt may indeed lead to
behavioral change, but not always. Compassion by Biblical
definition is always an intentional act or behavior.
The sin about which this parable speaks is indifference. The
opposite of compassion is apathy. Therefore Jesus often uses
the image of awareness as characteristic of true love. The priest
and temple official who passed by the wounded man did
nothing to harm him; but they did nothing to help him either.
So we often pray: “I have sinned by what I have done and by
what I have failed to do.” Here’s a possible description of
Biblical compassion: ‘Compassion is my personal conviction
that a hurting or needy person (or group of people) calls upon
me for concrete, effective help and that I obligate myself to
extend that help to the best of my ability—even at some
personal sacrifice on my part.”
Who is the neighbor to the wounded man? The one who
showed compassion. The point of the parable is unambiguous:
Go and do the same.
—Fr. Richard Grek, CR
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PARISH NEWS
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St. Pius X Youth Ministry
This Week’s Calendar of Events
Monday-July 11
Baptismal Preparation
Wednesday-July 13
Rosary/Prayer/Benediction
Sunday-July 17
Vocation Rosary
7:00 pm
Martha Room
8:00 pm
Prayer Chapel
7:30 pm
Church
Bike Ride to Downtown Wheaton
On Monday, July 11, from 1-6 pm, the youth group is going
on a bike ride to downtown Wheaton for mini golf and ice
cream. The cost is $10 per student. We’ll meet at Pius at
1 pm with our bikes, then take the Prairie Path to downtown
Wheaton, and be back by 6 pm.
N IL Food Bank
On Saturday, July 16, from 8 am-1:30 pm, the youth group
is volunteering at the N IL Food Bank. We’ll meet at Pius at
8 am, go volunteer, go out to lunch afterwards, and be back by
1:30 pm. Please bring $5 for lunch.
Faith Formation
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!!
Taize Service
On Sunday, July 17, from 6:30-9:30 pm, the youth group is
going to a Taize Service at St. Joseph's in Downers Grove.
We'll meet at St. Pius X at 6:30 pm and be back by 9:30 pm.
Taize is a form of contemplative worship emulated in monastic
communities around the world. After the service, we'll go out
for ice cream.
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!!
Brookfield Zoo
On Monday, July 18, from 10 am-4 pm, the youth group is
going to Brookfield Zoo. Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my. The
cost is $20 and includes the dolphin show and butterfly
gardens. We also ask that students either bring a sack lunch
or money for concessions. We’ll meet at Pius at 10 am for
carpooling and be back by 4 pm.
Caregiving Center
On Wednesday, July 20, from 4:30-8:30 pm, high school
students in the youth group, including those going into high
school, are going to the Caregiving Center in Glen Ellyn. The
Caregiving Center provides support to the under-resourced in
the area by offering guests a free meal, groceries, and other
needed resources. We’ll meet at Pius at 4:30 pm for carpooling
and be back by 8:30 pm.
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, 6, 7 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!!
♫ ♫Private Voice/Piano Lessons♫ ♫
Our Music Director, Kirsten Currie, is again available for
private voice and/or piano lessons this summer and coming
school year. She will be available this summer on Mondays
from 1:00-4:00 pm and Thursdays from 4:00-8:00 pm , as well
as other times by request.
Please contact her at [email protected] or
630-386-5525 for more information.
Campout Revival
From 5 pm on Friday, July 22, to 11 am on Saturday,
July 23, the youth group is having a Campout Revival at
Blackwell in West Chicago. We’ll do some archery, play
capture the flag, build a campfire, roast some hot dogs, make
s’mores, and go canoeing in the morning. The cost is $10 per
student. If you have a tent we could borrow, please let me
know. We’ll meet at Pius at 5 pm and be back the next day
by 11 am.
For all of these events, please email Mark at
[email protected] to sign up.
The St. Pius X Youth Ministry is always looking for
committed adult leaders or occasional adult chaperones, ages
18-81. If you love God and have a heart for students, we would
love to have you on the Youth Ministry Team or simply join us
for an upcoming event. If interested, please email Mark, at
[email protected], for more info.
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Eagle Scout Project
Dear Family, Friends and Scouters;
My name is Sean Luner, I am a Life Scout and I will be going to a summer scout camp for two
weeks as a leader. I am currently working on the rank of Eagle Scout. Eagle is the final and highest rank in
the Boy Scouting program and the most difficult to achieve. To obtain this rank, I need to organize and carry
out a project that will benefit the community. This will test all of the skills I have learned in scouting
including leadership, organization and service. For my project, I will be refurbishing cellar doors, replacing
the inner wooden door, painting the stairs and laying concrete on the foundation of the cellar doors that will
take place at St. Pius X Parish. This project will preserve and protect the outer entrance of St. Pius X Parish
office.
An Eagle project is a test of the Scouts skills that he has acquired throughout the years of scouting. An Eagle project needs
to be funded completely by the Scout. In order for my project to succeed, the funding required is around $375.00. This not only
includes cost of materials but the cost of permits and tools that may be needed. I humbly ask for donations at this time. I have no
guideline to how much, only give what you can. Any surplus money left from this project will benefit another Eagle project. I
personally will not keep any of the surplus donated money.
My goal is to have the donations collected no later than August 1, 2016. Thank you for your time, donations and past
support. Please contact me with any questions regarding this request. Please send donations and make checks payable to Sean Luner,
549 N. Kramer Ave Lombard, IL 60148 (630-276-8021).
Going on vacation?
Giving is easy while you are away this summer. Download the Online Giving App on your mobile device, OR go to
our parish website and click the Online Giving Link (stpiuslombard.org) It’s quick and Easy! Your support
during the summer months helps sustain our parish.
How Does Online Giving Benefit Me and My Parish?
Parish Benefits
·Increase
contributions. Regularly scheduled gifts occur
·Convenient anytime, anywhere access through the internet.
automatically.
·Secure and Confidential. Adheres to banking security standards.
·Secure and Confidential. No need to store parishioner account
·Flexible. Schedule and make changes to your contributions at
information.
anytime.
·Simple. Add or change contributions at any time.
·Simple. No need to contact your bank or the parish office.
·Convenient. Makes it easy for everyone to contribute to the
·Contribute using direct withdrawal (ACH) or credit cards.
parish.
·Functional. You receive reminders and notifications about
transactions.
Parishioner Benefits
Visit our parish website and give it a try. Stpiuslombard.org Online Giving is a safe and
convenient way to donate to the church. To sign-up, go to stpiuslombard.org and click on the
Online Giving logo and create an account. If you have questions, call Donna at the parish
office at 630-627-4526.
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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: Veronica O., Francis D.,
Saturday Diana L., Elizabeth M.
7:00 pm Lectores: Lucy S., Yliana M., Raquel A.
July 16 Acólitos: Nathaly V., Dalia D., Jonathan C.,
Victoria G.
La Escuela Superior Providencia (Providence Catholic High
School) en New Lenox esta ocupando tiempo completo a
maestro/a que enseñe Español para el año escolar 2016-2017.
Para mas información sobre esta posición favor de contactar a:
Dr. John R. Harper , Principal de la escuela al 815-717-3179 o
visitar la pagina www.providencecatholic.org
serán escritas en las jambas de las puertas, serán atadas a la
muñeca y transmitidas de generación en generación. Pero el
levita completa su respuesta con lo que recoge el Levítico en el
capítulo 19: "Y al prójimo como a ti mismo". El binomio Diosprójimo está presente en el Pentateuco. Haciendo esto el letrado
tendrá vida. Pero él quiere saber quién es su prójimo. Es entonces
cuando Jesús relata la historia más sobrecogedora de su mensaje,
la historia que resume todo su mensaje. El samaritano se deja
mover por la compasión, hoy diríamos que es solidario con la
desgracia de su próximo, aquél pobre hombre que agoniza en la
cuneta del camino. Pone en práctica lo que significa
"misericordia quiero y no sacrificios", para él es más importante
aquel "próximo", que el cumplimiento cultual, que es la opción
tomada por el sacerdote y el levita. Estamos en el “Año de la
misericordia”. Hoy se traduce como perdón y solidaridad. Ser
solidario es sentir que "lo que a ti te pasa, a mí me importa", que
yo me uno a tu sufrimiento y lo asumo como mío, que soy capaz
de ponerme en tu lugar y ayudarte a salir del pozo en que te
encuentras. Ahora pregúntate tú mismo, ¿eres solidario, o pasas
de largo ante el sufrimiento de tu hermano? ¿Dónde está tu
hermano, es la pregunta del Génesis que resuena en nuestros
oídos?
3. - La Iglesia debe ser posada. Amar es una decisión
más que un sentimiento. Amar es dedicación y entrega. Amar
es un verbo que invita a la acción. El buen samaritano se acerca
a aquél hombre herido -lo primero que hay que hacer es acercarse
al hermano sufriente-, le vendó las heridas --hizo lo que sabía y
lo que podía-- y después lo llevó a la posada para que lo
atendieran --lo puso en manos de aquellas personas que podían
ayudarlo mejor que él para que se repusiera totalmente-- y
además de hacerse cargo de los gastos, prometió volver para
visitarlo. La posada es el símbolo de aquellos organismos que
dan, o deben dar cobijo a los menesterosos. La Iglesia debe ser
esa posada, esa casa acogedora, en donde es posible rehabilitarse
como persona. Nuestra comunidad parroquial debe ser esa posada
abierta a todos, donde es posible encontrar la medicina material o
espiritual que el enfermo necesita. Y tuvo que ser un samaritano,
alguien peor que un extranjero, el que practicara con él la
misericordia. Recuerdo ahora la hermosura del significado de
esta palabra: "poner el corazón en la miseria". El samaritano puso
su corazón en la miseria y pobreza de aquél hombre.
4.- "Haz tú lo mismo”. ¿Quién se portó como prójimo
de aquel pobre hombre? Es Jesús el que pregunta al letrado:
¿quién se portó como prójimo de aquel pobre hombre?, ¿quién
fue el que estuvo próximo a él? Los discípulos y el letrado
comprendieron muy bien cuál era la respuesta. Jesús mismo nos
dio ejemplo de "proximidad", cuando se hizo uno de nosotros, se
rebajó hasta la muerte y una muerte de cruz. El sí que se portó
como prójimo de nosotros. Pero ahora te dice a ti: "Haz tú lo
mismo". Es el mejor método para conseguir tu objetivo: heredar
la vida eterna. Todo lo demás es secundario, sólo importa el
amor. Ama, es decir, acepta al otro, valora al otro, dale afecto y
ternura, compréndele y ayúdale.
PRACTICAR LA MISERICORDIA CON EL PRÓJIMO
1.- Todos buscamos la vida, todos queremos vivir
para siempre. Todos deseamos vivir para siempre. ¿Qué he de
hacer para heredar la vida eterna?, le pregunta el letrado. En
nuestra época se diseñan multitud de estrategias y procedimientos
para adquirir unos objetivos determinados. Así funcionan las
empresas, lo fundamental es la productividad, la consecución de
los fines propuestos. Si esto ocurre con las cosas de este mundo,
¿por qué no nos preocupamos de lo que va a ocurrir con nosotros
para toda la eternidad? En la cultura postmoderna lo que importa
es el ahora, lo inmediato, lo inmanente, carecen de valor los
planteamientos a largo plazo, pero esto no elimina la pregunta
fundamental de todo hombre/mujer: ¿Hacia dónde voy, que va a
ser de mí después de esta vida? Al letrado del evangelio sí le
preocupaba la cuestión del más allá, por eso se dirige al
"Maestro". El hombre de hoy tarde o temprano se encuentra
también con este interrogante.
2. - Misericordia es solidaridad. Jesús le devuelve la
pregunta al letrado: ¿qué está escrito en la Ley? La respuesta
está en la "Shemá", el alma de la fe del pueblo, manifestada en el
capítulo 6 del Deuteronomio: "Escucha, Israel: el Señor nuestro
Dios es solamente uno. Amarás al Señor tu Dios con todo tu
Por José María Martín, OSA
corazón, con toda el alma, con todas las fuerzas". Estas palabras
July 10, 2016
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DEANERY AND DIOCESAN NEWS
2016 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES ANNUAL APPEAL
Pledge Report
Jubilee Year of Mercy Holy Hour
3rd Tuesday of Every Month – 7 PM
July 19, 2016
Monthly pledge payments for 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, 65% of the additional funds
received will be returned to the parish for our use.
As we celebrate this Jubilee Year of Mercy, come experience
the mercy of God during an hour of prayer at
Immaculate Conception Church,
Pilgrimage Church of Eastern DuPage County,
held on the third Tuesday of every month of our jubilee year.
In the month of July we will be praying for our Youth.
PARISH GOAL: $64,489
AMOUNT PLEDGED: $55,789
Obtaining a Plenary Indulgence during the Year of Mercy
A plenary indulgence frees a person from all of the temporal
punishment due to sins and may be gained only once on any
one day. Indulgences are only applicable to oneself and to the
dead.
How can one obtain a plenary indulgence
during the Year of Mercy?
One obtains this indulgence by:
· having the intention of acquiring the indulgence, going
to confession (before or after the visit), receiving Holy
Communion, making a profession of faith, praying for
the Holy Father and for the intentions that he bears in
his heart for the good of the Church and of the entire
world, while doing any of the following:
· The faithful by visiting one of the Diocesan Pilgrimage
churches
· The sick and people who are elderly and alone by
receiving Holy Communion or attending Holy Mass
and community prayer (even through the various means
of communication)
· The faithful by personally performing one or more of
the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy
· The faithful by remembering the deceased at Holy
Mass and praying that they be freed from every
remnant of fault and thus be embraced by God in the
blessedness of life eternal.
Adoration
Vespers
Confession
Benediction
Immaculate Conception Church
132 Arthur, Elmhurst, IL
AMOUNT PAID: $40,712
REMAINING BALANCE: $15,077
PLEDGES STILL NEEDED
TO REACH OUR PARISH GOAL:
$8,700
Job Opportunity
Providence Catholic High School in
New Lenox is seeking a full-time
World Language- Spanish Teacher for
the 2016-2017 school year! For more
information about this position, visit
www.providencecatholic.org, or
contact Dr. John R. Harper, Principal
at 815-717-3179.
www.providencecatholic.org
Hope Floats: A Cruise for Charity!
Join Catholic Charities’ Board of Young Professionals as they
cruise along the Fox River on Saturday, August 6 from 6:30 pm
– 9:00 pm. The boat leaves from 2 North Avenue in
St. Charles. Cost is $50 per ticket for an evening filled with
gourmet food, open bar and live entertainment. Tickets are
available at catholiccharitiesjoliet.org or 815-724-1140.
This event will directly benefit the mission of Catholic
Charities to serve the neediest in our community. For more
information, questions, and
sponsorship opportunities,
contact Edith Avila Olea at
[email protected] or
815-724-1220.
www.stpiuslombard.org
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COMMUNITY NEWS
ESSE Seminar
The ABC’s of Alzheimer’s Disease
This special presentation will cover key points to help you
better understand memory loss and tips to help your loved one
throughout the course of the disease. Specifically, this program
will provide an overview of dementia, discuss signs, symptoms,
and stages, offer tips to improve communication, approaches to
help reduce behavior, and tips to take care of yourself.
49th ANNUAL SACRED HEART
CHURCH GERMANFEST
The Western Suburbs Longest Running
Outdoor Festival
Thursday, July 14 thru Sunday, July 17
Carnival Rides
Homemade German Food
Beer and Wine Tent
Live Music
Casino & Bingo
$5,000 Raffle
One block West of the Metra train in
downtown Lombard
Find us on Facebook at:
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or
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Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Registration: 6-6:30 pm
Presentation: 6:30 – 8 pm
ESSE - St. Paul Lutheran Church
515 S. Wheaton Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187
Please RSVP to: 630-260-3773
Speaker Patti Terkovich
Jesus calls us to love the Lord and to love one another. He
especially wants us to treat each other with compassion and
kindness. Make the time to allow the love of God to
strengthen, renew and rekindle your marriage
relationship. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekends are August 12-14, 2016 or October 7-9, 2016 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 .
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