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Saint Edmund Parish Echoes
Reaching out from the heart of Oak Park
February 1, 2015
Parish Office
188 S. Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, Illinois 60302; Telephone: 708-848-4417; Fax Line: 708-848-0049
Parish Center Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 8pm, Friday, 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm; Sunday 9:00am - 1pm
Visit the parish web-site at stedmund.org. You may also e-mail us from the web-site.
Parish School and School of Religious Education
200 S. Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, Illinois 60302
School Telephone: 708-386-5131 · School of Religious Education Telephone: 708-848-7220 · Shared Fax Line: 708-386-5616
Parish Administration and Staff
Rev. John McGivern, Pastor
Ms. Peggy Leddy, Pastoral Associate
Mrs. Maria Allori, Development Director
Mrs. Janet Bennick, Coordinator of Religious Education
Deacon Thomas Dwyer, Parish Business Manager
Mr. Donald Giannetti, Parish Assistant
Mrs. Kathleen Halfpenny, Director of Music
Mrs. LaVerne Johnson, Parish School Secretary
Mrs. Christine A. Rousakis, Manager, Parish Office
Mr. Michael Sweeney, Parish School Principal
Mr. Al Vargas, Facilities Manager
Rev. John Lucas, In Residence
Rev. John O’Callaghan, S.J., W eekend Presider
Rev. Msgr. Richard Hynes, W eekend Presider
All are welcome. An entrance ramp and push-bar automatic door is located at the eastern entrance of the church.
Personal hearing devices are also available from the ushers/greeters.
S t a ff N o t e s
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Today’s first reading and the Gospel give us a
glimpse into the divine mystery: God’s relationship
with humanity manifest in the person of Jesus.
Throughout salvation history God reveals Godself to
humankind, and we continually seek better understanding of this unsolvable mystery.
An early record of God’s revelation is found in
the book of Deuteronomy. Moses shares God’s promise
to the Israelites:
I will raise up for them a prophet . . .
from among their kin,
and will put my words into his mouth;
he shall tell them all that I command him (18:18).
God’s promise assures Moses and the Israelites. It gives them hope even though they are unable to
either imagine the extraordinariness of the promised
prophet or fully grasp God’s message.
Inability to recognize God manifest in Jesus is
evident in today’s Gospel—another story of Jesus’
early public life according to the evangelist Mark. Last
week we revisited the scene in which Jesus calls the
first disciples, who are fishermen. Jesus invites them:
Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men
(1:17). Two sets of brothers, James and John, as well as
Andrew and Simon (Peter), immediately leave their
nets and accept Jesus’ invitation.
This week the disciples join Jesus in the synagogue as he teaches the assembly. Mark does not disclose what Jesus says; rather he reveals the effect of
Jesus’ teaching. The people are astonished at Jesus’
manner. He speaks with authority unlike the Scribes.
Mass Schedule
Monday-Friday: 8:30am
Saturday: 8:30am; 5:30pm (Sunday Anticipatory)
Sunday: 8am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 6:00pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 4:15pm (located in west end of north transept)
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Call the Parish Office. A Minister of Care is also available to
bring Holy Communion to our parish sick and homebound.
New Parishioners
We welcome new parishioners at all times. Please stop in the
Parish Office during business hours to register.
This not only sets up Mark’s account of Jesus’ first
miracle, but also uses an unlikely source to identify the
divinity of Jesus.
The scene shifts to dialogue between an unclean
spirit (within a possessed man) and Jesus. The demon
recognizes Jesus as the Holy One of God (1:24). Jesus
responds with a brief command, Quiet! Come out of him
(1:25). The unclean spirit shrieks and comes out of the
man. This exorcism reveals the extraordinary power of
Jesus over evil. His miracle is an act of love through
which God’s glory is manifest through the healing of the
possessed man.
As much as the people are amazed at Jesus’
ability to teach with authority and at his exorcism, they
fail to recognize who Jesus truly is and the source of his
power. Rather the demon identifies Jesus. Throughout
Mark’s gospel the crowd never quite gets who Jesus is;
only the demons and the Scripture reader know.
At this point in salvation history, we are aware
that the first reading’s promised prophet and Jesus, the
Holy One of God in the Gospel, are one in the same.
And yet, we struggle with the mystery of God Incarnate.
We ponder the meaning of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. We contemplate, but never fully comprehend,
the mission of Jesus and our call to discipleship. The
best response each of us can give to God’s revelation is
to open ourselves to God’s presence in our lives and
strive to cultivate a close relationship with God through
prayer and the encounters we share with others.
Peggy Leddy
Pastoral Associate
Sacrament of Marriage
In order to schedule a wedding, you or your parents must
be registered, participating parish members for at least
one year prior to setting the date.
Sacrament of Baptism for Infants
Parents need to register for the preparation class at least
six weeks in advance. Expectant parents are welcome to
attend class before the baby’s birth. The date of Baptism
is not confirmed until both parents complete the class.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Adults seeking to complete the sacraments of initiation or
inquire about becoming Catholic may call the Parish Office
for information.
Blessing of the Throats
Tuesday, February 3 at 8:30am
The feast of St. Blaise is February 3. Blaise is traditionally believed to intercede in cases of throat illnesses, especially
for fish bones stuck in the throat.
The blessing in Latin is “Per intercessionem Sancti Blasii liberet te Deus a malo gutteris et a quovis alio malo.” Translated as “May God at the intercession of Saint Blaise preserve you from throat troubles and every other evil”.
Blessings of the throats will take place at the 8:30am morning mass on Tuesday, February 3.
3 Ordinary Time
Fourth Sunday in
2015 Archdiocesan
Annual Catholic Appeal Begins
“Entrusted with Responsibility”
Please spend some time this week reflecting on the Annual Catholic Appeal brochure that you received with
your bulletin. Please remember that the Annual Catholic
Appeal is much different that a one-time special collection. It is a pledge campaign wher e you can make a
gift payable in installments.
As you review the work enabled by your contribution to
the Annual Catholic Appeal, please reflect on God’s gifts
to you. He has given you all that you have. With these
gifts, you are entrusted with responsibility. Your gifts to
our parish, to the Archdiocese and to the work of the
Church throughout the world should be given in gratitude
for the continuing gifts that God gives you.
Each pledge makes a difference because all parishes participate in the campaign and the gifts of may enable our
Archdiocese to deliver needed ministries and services.
Our combined gifts not only signify our gratitude to God,
they fund a significant portion of the work of our Archdiocese.
Deacons in the Catholic Church
Let Youth Be Served!
A deacon is a man who is called to a ministry of service.
With bishops and priests, the deacon receives the Sacrament of Holy Orders. He is an ordained minister, who
may be married and have children, living in the lifestyle
of the laity. Permanent Deacons are called to a three-fold
ministry of service - of the Word, Liturgy, and Charity &
Justice and live out their life in service to Jesus and their
brothers and sisters in Christ.
The minimum age for application is 31 (the maximum
age is 62). So don’t wait for retirement to open your ears
for the voice of the Holy Spirit!
Join us on Sundays, January 25, February 15 and March 8
at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein
Seminary in Mundelein, IL for a discussion of the path
toward an ordained lifestyle as a permanent deacon. For
more information or to RSVP contact Deacon Gerald
Nora, IDS Associate Director at either 847-837-4548 or
[email protected].
After our parish goal of $44,119.00 is reached in cash,
100% of any additional funds come back to our parish to
help to fund our needs.
If you received your pledge form in the mail, please complete it and mail it back or bring it to Mass next weekend.
For those of you that did not receive a mailing or have
not had time to respond to it, we will conduct our in-pew
pledge process at all Masses next weekend, February 7-8.
Black History Month
Ash Wednesday is Just Around the Corner
Parish staffs throughout the world are already busy developing plans for the Lenten season.
This year Ash Wednesday is Wednesday,
February 18.
Easter Sunday is Sunday, April 5.
Bring Your Blessed Palms
to Burn for Ashes
You are invited to bring your blessed palms
from previous years to the parish through
Sunday, February 15. Please bring your
blessed palms from previous years to the large basket at
the entrance of the church.
The palms will be burned and the ashes will be distributed
on Ash Wednesday, February 18.
HAVE A HEART!
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS COLLECTION
VALENTINE’S DAY
Please consider a donation of personal care items on
the weekend of Saturday, February 14 and
Sunday, February 15.
You may drop off your personal care items in the North
Transept in the church before and after the Masses. These
items can provide someone with dignity on this Valentine’s Day. Your donation will benefit clients of the Oak
Park River Forest Food Pantry. SNAP (Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, once referred to
as “food stamps” and WIC (Women, Infants and Children) benefits are FOOD assistance programs. The benefits cannot be used for personal care items.
These items would be greatly appreciated:
BAR SOAP
LOTION
SHAMPOO
DEODORANT
COMBS
FEMININE PADS
TOILET PAPER
TOOTHBRUSHES
TOOTHPASTE
DENTAL FLOSS
DISPOSABLE RAZORS
SHAVING CREAM
LAUNDRY
DISH SOAP
Want to Help?
Contact Kathy Barrett at 708-848-4177.
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Calling All Couples Celebrating Anniversaries
Anniversary Sunday, February 1
Week at a Glance
Sunday
9:30am
9:30am
10:50am
12:45pm
February 1
First Communion
Enrollment
RCIA
Religious Education
Baptism Class
Parish Office
Parish School
Murphy Hall
Monday
2:00pm
February 2
Eucharistic Adoration
N. Transept
Tuesday
1:30pm
6:30pm
February 3
Faith Sharing
School Board
Church
Generally on the first Sunday of every month, the parish
will offer a special blessing upon all
couples who will celebrate their
wedding anniversary in that month.
If you were married in the month of
February, plan to receive this special
blessing after all the masses this
weekend.
Congratulations!
Off-Site
Parish School
Wednesday
6:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
February 4
Market Day
Bridge Club
Cantors/Choir
Thursday
7:30pm
February 5
Book Club
Murphy Hall
Friday
5:00pm
February 6
Duplicate Bridge
Murphy Hall
Saturday
9:00am
9:30am
11:00am
1:30pm
February 7
Confirmation Prep.
Centering Prayer
Knitting/Crocheting
Wine and Paint
Parish School
N. Transept
Parish School
Murphy Hall
Sunday
9:00am
9:30am
10:50am
February 8
Coffee and…
RCIA
Religious Education
Murphy Hall
Parish Office
Parish School
Parish School
Murphy Hall
Church
Offertory for Weekend of January 24/25
St. Edmund Bible Study News
The Friday morning bible study members completed the
Fall session. We studied the Old Testament Book of Daniel. We also read the theology of Pope Francis’ CHURCH
OF MERCY.
In the Spring, we will
study the New Testament
Gospel of Mark. We will
also read parts of another
book on the theology of
mercy (MERCY by Cardinal Walter Kasper), returning our Roman Catholic church to a more open loving
church.
The first session will begin on Friday, February 20, the
Friday after Ash Wednesday. We meet in Murphy Hall
from 9am until 10:30am on consecutive Fridays unless
otherwise announced.
Please join us whenever you are able, even if you are
traveling in the Spring. Our discussions are educational
and lively! All are welcome.
A Blessing From February Saints
Budgeted……………………………………...$14,350.00
Weekend collection……………………… ….$10,540.24
Deficit to date…………………………… ….– 55,585.09
May good St. Brigid keep you warm till Spring
“Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your
crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing,
and your vats will brim over with new wine.”
May your true heart with the help of Valentine
- Proverbs 3: 9-10
New StEPs - St. Edmund Parent Group
And fill your head with poetry and song
Love you deeply this month and all year long
May Blaise protect you from the common cold
Parents and their children under the
age of 4 are welcome to attend our
next gathering on Friday, February 13
from 9-11am in the Adventure of the
Parish School.
And sore throat, hacking cough and snuffy nose
The group meets on the 2nd and 4th
Fridays of the month. Join us at this
fun and informal play group!
And may God, who tells the stories of his love,
Contact Mary Bellmar at [email protected] for
more information.
May Mother Mary’s candles light your road
And at the end of the day bring sweet repose
Through the Saints, who love us too, bless you.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
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Parish School
News
Kindergarten - Does matter , matter ? Of course it does! Mrs. Krem’s Kindergarteners are learning the three states of
matter: solid, liquid and gas. They are learning to classify objects into the three states of matter. They are examining
the different shapes, textures, smells, and other properties of solids and liquids. They are comparing objects by size,
weight and capacity. They are learning that learning can be a lot of fun.
5th Grade - The fifth gr ader s in Mr . Mottier ’s Language Arts class are reading three different,
award-winning fiction novels for their literature circles--Wayside School, The Lion the Witch and the
Wardrobe, and finally, The Egypt Game! The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis is set
in Narnia, a land with animals that speak as well as mythical creatures that the White Witch has ruled
for one hundred years of deep winter. W ayside School by Louis Sachar tells the stories of a school
built 30 floors high, with one classroom per floor, but no 19th floor, and is filled with all sorts of
comical situations. Finally, The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder is a story about a group of
diverse, imaginative children playing a game about Egypt. The lessons in this unit are designed to
increase the students’ understanding and appreciation of the underlying values, morals, and deeper
themes that appear in these truly wonderful novels! In Social Studies, the fifth graders have been
working on an illustration project that will help them better organize the cause and effect relationships of geography,
economy, and social life related to the New England colonists, the Middle colonists, and the Southern colonists!
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Please accept our invitation to come in for a visit, take a tour of our school
and learn all about the excellent faith-based education we offer at St. Edmund Parish School.
Unable to make the date? Contact us at 708-386-5131 and we will be happy to arrange a tour.
“Where academics, faith and diversity are woven as one.”
School of Religious Education
All children preparing for First Eucharist along with their families are invited to attend a special Day of
Eucharist today, Sunday, February 1.
The day will begin with attendance at the 9:30am Mass where a special enrollment blessing will be offered
and we will continue in the Parish School gymnasium at 10:50am.
ST. EDMUND PARISH
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BRIDGE CLASSES CONTINUE!
Session 2: Competitive Bidding
Six weekly classes: February 11 – March 25, 2015
(No class on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2015.)
All classes take place in Murphy Hall from 7 pm until 9 pm.
Instructor:
Dr. Gus Saravia, Bridge Life Master
Lecturers: Mary Darnall and Linda Walsh
Fee:
$25 per person per session. Each session consists of 6 classes. Payment is
required with registration. Sorry, no refunds. All proceeds will be presented to St. Edmund’s pastor, Fr. John McGivern, for the replacement
of the card tables.
Text:
Competitive Bidding by Audrey Grant. (Available on Amazon.com)
Registration: To register, please send your name, phone number, email address, to Linda Walsh at
[email protected] and send your check payable to “St. Edmund Parish” to St. Edmund
Parish, Attn: Bridge Class / Mary Darnall, 188 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302.
Class size is limited. Please register early!
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Saint Edmund Parish
The Baby and Toddler-Friendly Parish
You can’t be a parishioner of St. Edmund Parish without
realizing that a large part of
our community is made up
of beautiful infants and
toddlers. They bring special
joy to our worship services.
Their joyful noises are
welcome as they are a part of
our community and we want
our children to worship
with us!
We know, however, that sometimes it can be a struggle to
worship on and give full attention to your children too.
Sometimes you just have to get up and move around.
Maybe we can help.
♦The North Transept may be a useful spot.
We want our parents to feel welcome to get up at any
point during the mass when their children may need a
little extra attention. At times, a parent and child may
only need to take a short walk-about. Taking a quick
stroll into the north transept of the church may be just
what is needed. You’ll be able to see everything, hear
everything and at the same time give your child a bit
more unrestricted space to move a bout.
♦ Did you know that there are speakers in the
Murphy Hall corridor?
On those occasions when the children need a bit more
distance from the worship area, please give consideration
to using the Murphy Hall corridor. The speakers allow
our parents to walk about with their children and not miss
hearing any of the mass, and it gives the children a time
to let out the occasional spirited shout without fear of
interrupting the service.
If you have any suggestions as to how we can make our
Sunday worship even more baby and toddler-friendly,
we’d love to hear from you. Just call the parish office at
708-848-4417.
Church Sports Terms
Quarterback Sneak
Church members quietly leaving before mass has ended.
(Severe penalty given.)
Draw Play
What many children do with the bulletin during worship.
Backfield-in-Motion
Making a trip to the back (the restroom or to get a drink
of water during the service).
Staying in the Pocket
What happens to a lot of money that could be given to the
Lord’s work.
Instant Replay
The priest loses his train of thought and falls back on last
week’s homily.
Sudden Death
What happens to the attention span of the assembly when
the priest goes into overtime.
Trap
You’re called on during the homily and you were half asleep.
End Run
Getting out of church quick, without speaking to any one.
(similar to quarterback sneak with different player)
Blitz
The rush for the restaurants following the blessing.
Busy on Sunday mornings?
Join us on Sunday evenings at 6pm for worship!
1-800-Mass-Times/masstimes.org
Winter travelers may be interested to know that they can
either call toll free to 1-800-627-7846 or
log on to mass-times.org for information on
Catholic masses throughout the country.
You can learn where the nearest church is
as well as the times of masses on weekends
and holy days.
Coffee and...Next Sunday, February 8
Please join us for good coffee, great food and interesting
conversation with fellow parishioners and visitors in Murphy Hall after all of the morning
masses.
New to the parish? Stop in and mingle! It’s a
great way to meet others in the St. Edmund parish community.
Haven’t Joined the Parish Yet?
Stop by the Welcome Committee
The St. Edmund Welcome Committee will also be available to register you and/or your family with the parish.
Questions about the Parish and/or Parish School? New to
the area? The Welcome Committee can help and direct
you with general questions.
St Edmund Book & Media Discussion Group
Coming Up:
Thursday, March 5, 7:30pm in Murphy Hall
Book: In Search Of Belief: Revised Edition by Joan Chittister, O.S.B., Liguori Publications, 2006, 232 pages
(ISBN: 978-076481484-6)
Saturday, March 31, 7:00pm in Murphy Hall
Film: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the
Witch and the Wardrobe
For more information, contact Diane Brown at
(708) 657-4262.
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Spiritual Week at St.
Edmund Parish
Eternal Rest Grant unto These, O Lord
We Pray for our Sick
Fr. John Paul Andree
Rosemary Bolas
Harold Bonus
Tracy Brooks
Anita Fober
Cardinal George
Norma Kasmer
Charlotte Littrell
Cheryl Lombardo
George Lopez
Jessie Powers
Catherine Reardon
Linda Saathoff
baby Kate Schubert
Ethel Thomas
Ernie Banks
Special Remembrances at Daily Eucharist
We pray for those who are ill. Names are listed on a monthly basis.
One in Prayer with Loved Ones in the Military
Ian Adams, US Navy
Capt. John Paul Andree, Pilot US Air Force
Sgt. Ramiro D. Banda, US Marine Corps
Gunnery Sgt. Boatman, US Marine Corps
Specialist Brown, US Army
Specialist Christopher Buscher, US Army, SPC
Cpt. Jason Caboot
Aiden Matthew Connelly, US Army, PFC
Sgt. Thomas J. Dutton, 10th Mountain Division
William Edwards, US Army Reservist
Private Kristopher Ellis, US Marine Corps
First Sgt. Daniel S. Greider US Army
Sgt. Michael Hoover, Army Reserve Afghanistan
Major Roselita Labbe, US Air Force
Col. Matt Mangan, US Air Force
Jonathan McLean, US Marine Corps
Kristen Meyer, US Navy
Lance Cpl. Robert Miller, US Marine Corps
Cpt. Steven Nelson
Lt. Col. Edward Nevera, US Air Force
Gian Franco Solari, US Air Force
Brian Walsh, First Lieutenant US Army
Kimyatta Wellington, US Navy
Our Parish Remains One in Prayer
Do you have a loved one who is currently serving in the military? Is
your relative or friend stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan or at one of our
military bases in the United States? Let us know and we will add your
loved one’s name to our prayer list. In addition, please let us know if
your loved one has safely returned. God Bless our troops!
Monday
8:30am
Tuesday
8:30am
February 2 (Presentation of the Lord)
† Vera Quianzon
February 3 (Blaise)
† Vera Quianzon
Wednesday February 4
8:30am
† Deceased parishioners
Thursday
8:30am
February 5 (Agatha)
† Carol Maranto
Friday
8:30am
February 6 (Paul Miki)
† John Garvey
Saturday
8:30am
February 7 (Blessed Virgin Mary)
Living and deceased members
of the Polich family
† Fr. Joe Ruiz
5:30pm
Sunday
8:00am
9:30am
11:30am
Monday:
February 8 (5th Sunday in O. T.)
† Bette Lucas
People of St. Edmund
† James Fitzpatrick Gibbons
Readings for the Week
Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18;
Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]
Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32;
Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14,
17-18a; Mk 6:1-6
Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-4, 9-11;
Mk 6:7-13
Friday:
Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14-29
Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6; Mk 6:30-34
Sunday:
Jb 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147:1-6; 1 Cor 9:16-19,
22-23; Mk 1:29-39
Liturgical Ministers for the Weekend of February 7/8
Altar Servers
(Saturday)
Lectors
Commentator
Cantors
Extraordinary Ministers
M. Thomas
J. Soltis
K. Masters
T. Masters
L. Porter-Thomas
D. Porter
M.S. Egan, A. Frantz, M. Kolovitz, D. Taylor,
L.N. Vaillancourt, D. Walsh
M.L. Dietsche
K. Kalita
K. Sproat
J. Bennick
D. Porter
W. Bowman, Y. Lawrence, P. Nichols
M. Gonzalez
J. Kennedy
P. Leddy
M. Fitzgerald
L. Ochoa
W. Senger
J. Comeaux, K. Conroy-Lovaas, D. Dubowski,
D. Giannetti, M. Jackson, J. Jackson, L. Jans
11:30am
G. Allori
M. Ozima
L. Christensen
M. Stroth
M. Smith
M. Foster
M. Allori, R. Allori, J. Berggren, L. Johnson,
Mark Semp, Mary Semp
6:00pm
E. Galavotti
C. Galavotti
D. Lempa
T. Wheeler
5:30pm
8:00am
9:30am
Christina Putz, Craig Putz, H. Tayag