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Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 25, 2010
a brief gospel
seven short lines
about a shepherd
who knows, loves, protects his sheep
a single image
a thousand years in the making
a tribe of nomads
leading their flocks
from one watering hole to another
over the centuries
became convinced
that their paths were not random
but carefully planned
by One who had chosen them
guided them
watched with them through the night
strengthened by shepherd patriarchs
guided by shepherd leaders
championed by shepherd kings
they learned to address their Holy One
with all respect and tenderness
as the Shepherd of Israel
now the Son has come
to take his place beside the Father’s flock
has laid down his life to protect them
has picked it up again
to lead them home
text by E.M.Jeep
This Week’s Gatherings
Mass Intentions
Readings
Monday, April 26, 2010
Readings for the Week of April 25, 2010
Sunday:
Acts 13:14, 43-52/Rv 7:9, 14b-17/Jn 10:27-30
Monday:
Acts 11:1-18/Jn 10:1-10
Tuesday:
Acts 11:19-26/Jn 10:22-30
Wednesday: Acts 12:24---13:5a/Jn 12:44-50
Thursday:
Acts 13:13-25/Jn 13:16-20
Friday:
Acts 13:26-33/Jn 14:1-6
Saturday:
Acts 13:44-52/Jn 14:7-14
Next Sunday: Acts 14:21-27/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
6:30 am † John M. Gancer
8:00 am † Thomas J. McGinnis
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
6:30 am † Edvige Busse
8:00 am The Blessed Sacrament Ministries
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
6:30 am † The Clark and Daley Family
8:00 am † Julia & Myles Laffey
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
6:30 am † Margaret Hillier
8:00 am † Thomas J. McGinnis
Friday, April 30, 2010
6:30 am † Donald Schumer
8:00 am † Michael Maroon
Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:00 am † Veronica Connolly
Altar Servers
Monday - Friday, April 26-30, 2010
8:00 am
Mon-Fri: J Dooley, J Hendricks
Weekend Liturgies
Saturday, May 1, 2010
5:30 - Mass Intention: † Thomas McDonnell
Servers A Brennan, C Flynn; Cross Bearer: W Planek
Readers Frank Auteri, Gene Lawrence
Euch Min T Dressel, E Dressel, M Dressel, J Megall,
H Peterson, B Peterson, M Shalloo
Sunday, May 2, 2010
7:30 - Mass Intention: † John M. Gancer
Servers M Connelly, K Malone; Cross Bearer: M Malone
Readers Kevin Roche, Diana Sanborn
Euch Min J Lynch, P Muldoon, S Scelfo
9:00 - Mass Intention: † The Crowley & Cusack Family
Servers J Harrington, M Horrigan; Cross Bearer: K Murray
Readers Lauretta Froelich, Marcee Gavula
Euch Min J Clark, T Graefe, J Meek, M Mrkvicka, D Murray,
T Murray, C Saunders
10:30 - Mass Intention: The People of St. Luke Parish
Servers J Jacobs, G O’Brien; Cross Bearer: C Riggs
Readers Noel Moore, Terry Roche
Euch Min B Coleman, M Coleman, J Mannix, B Miller,
M Moore, J O’Hara, Deacon, (M Redinger)
12:00 - Mass Intention: † Elaine Mui
Servers K Hazen, L Tonino; Cross Bearer: M/W Smith
Readers Ben Simms, Laura Hogan
Euch Min K Callahan, A Collins, A Joseph, D Piper,
B Piper
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ST. LUKE Gather Us In
April 25, 2010 ♦ Fourth Sunday of Easter
Please Pray for Our Sick:
Elizabeth Beckman, Mary Ruth Cullicott, Joseph Dahlstrom,
Benjamin Gordon, Elizabeth Held, Steve Held, Joseph
Hennessy Jr., Frank Kurr, Evelyn Lawrence, Bill Lennox,
Jenny Manzullo, John Smith, Mary Clare Toomey and
David Wojcik
and for Our Deceased.
Stewardship of Treasure
The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.
—Acts 13:52
Because the disciples had heard Our Lord’s call, they were
able to spread the message of the Gospel with strength and
vitality. We, too, can experience that same joy if we take
time to listen to God, to ask for His direction and to allow the
Holy Spirit to guide our lives and our decisions.
2009 Easter Collection
Easter Collection Goal .................................... $80,000.00
Easter Collection thru April 18, 2010...............68,280.00
From the weekend of April 18, 2010
Weekly Giving Goal ......................................... $17,100.00
Actual Weekly Giving .........................................13,228.00
2009-2010 Fiscal Year to Date
Weekly Giving Goal ....................................... $701,100.00
Actual Weekly Giving ...................................... 636,632.00
Unmet Needs for Year………………………...($64,468.00)
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We are always very grateful for the sacrifices you make
to support the mission, goals, and ministry of St. Luke
Church. Thank you for your generosity!
500 Club
The St. Luke Athletic Committee would like to congratulate
the following winner of the 500 Club drawing:
April 18, 2010
The Planek Family
Thank you to all who have purchased memberships in the
club, the proceeds of which go directly to fund the school’s
athletic programs.
Gather in Prayer and Service
Thank You, Father Leroy!
Today we honor Father Leroy Wickowski as he
retires this week after 44 years of faithful service as a
priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Ordained by Cardinal Cody on April 26, 1966,
Father Leroy’s first assignment was to St. Tarcissus
Parish (1966-1975). He then served at:
Holy Name Cathedral
St. Robert Bellarmine
Holy Family Villa
St. Giles
St. Luke
(1975-1988)
(Pastor, 1988-1994)
(1994-1996)
(1996-2005)
(2005-present)
Father Leroy has been greatly appreciated and
much beloved by the people of each of these parishes, and we are especially grateful for
his service to us at St. Luke’s during these past five years. He has been faithful and
generous in his priestly ministry.
Father Leroy will continue to reside at St. Luke Rectory in retirement. He will
continue to celebrate Sunday and weekday Masses for us at St. Luke’s, but he will have no
other parish duties. We are happy that he will still be with us.
Father Leroy, we thank God for your priestly ministry for all these 44 years, and we
ask the Lord’s abundant blessings on you during your retirement years. May you have good
health and much happiness.
Congratulations on your retirement!
Thank you!
May God bless you always!
ST. LUKE Gather Us In
April 25, 2010 ♦ Fourth Sunday of Easter
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Gatherings from the Parish and the Community
First Communion Next Weekend
Town Hall Meeting in Waldron Hall
Next weekend at all the Masses except 7:30 AM we will
be celebrating the First Holy Communion of our Second
Graders. What a joy it is for us to share in this wonderful day
with the children and their parents and families.
May the Lord bless them and keep them always in His
loving care.
The St. Luke Board of Specified Jurisdiction invites all
school parents and interested parishioners to a Town Hall
Meeting on Tuesday, April 27, and Wednesday, April 28, at
7:00 PM in Waldron Hall. Topics discussed will include the
state of St. Luke School, tuition and budget for 2010-2011
and the future. Please plan on attending one of the nights.
Thank You for
Haitian Earthquake Relief
Farewell Events for Fr. Osric Banda
Catholic Relief Services has gratefully acknowledged the
receipt of the special collection for the Haiti earthquake.
St. Luke’s sent $9,178 for this purpose. Thank you for this
generosity. And let us continue to pray for the people of
Haiti as they continue to recover and rebuild after this
devastating event.
Holy Thursday Collection Helps Poor
Our Holy Thursday collection for the poor brought in $2,224.
As previously announced, 75% of this money ($1,668) has
been sent to Bonaventure House, a residential facility for
homeless persons living with HIV/AIDS sponsored by the
Alexian Brothers. The other 25% ($556) has gone to our
parish’s Needy Persons Fund for assistance to people in our
own community.
Thank you for this generosity for the poor.
Annual Appeal Update
Thank you for your response to the 2010 Annual Catholic
Appeal. Our parish goal this year is $63,383. To date, $57,251
has been pledged and $30,086 has been paid.
Thank you for your support of the Archdiocese’s ministries
and services.
Prayers for Our Military Personnel
As the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan continue, let us pray that
all our military personnel may be kept safe from harm and
return safely home to their loved ones.
We pray especially for Sgt. Sean M. Durkin, Spc. Joseph T.
Caron, Cpl. Michael D. Jankiewicz and Pfc. Jonathan D. Hall
who died recently in Iraq and Afghanistan. May they rest in
peace.
Let us pray that the leaders of our nation and of all nations
may work untiringly to end all war and violence and to build
a true and lasting peace among all peoples.
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ST. LUKE Gather Us In
April 25, 2010 ♦ Fourth Sunday of Easter
Our visiting priest from Zambia, Fr. Osric Banda, is
completing his graduate studies at the Catholic Theological
Union in Chicago and will be returning home to Zambia on
May 25. We are grateful for his presence at St. Luke’s during
these past nine months and most especially for his leading
us in worship.
On Sunday, May 16, Father Osric will celebrate the 10:30 Mass,
and we will have a Farewell Reception in his honor in
Waldron Hall. Everyone is cordially invited to take this
opportunity to thank Father Osric personally and to wish
him well as he embarks upon his new assignment at the
seminary in his diocese.
Please save the date on your calendar.
Take the St. Francis Pledge
All across our country, Catholics are taking
the St. Francis Pledge to Care for Creation
and the Poor and joining the Catholic
Climate Covenant. The St. Francis Pledge
is a promise and a commitment by Catholic
individuals, families, parishes, organizations
and institutions to live our faith by protecting
God’s Creation and advocating on behalf of
people in poverty who face the harshest
impacts of global climate change. To join the
Covenant, you commit to act on each of
the five elements of the St. Francis Pledge.
The St. Francis Pledge
I/We Pledge to:
PRAY and reflect on the duty to care for God’s Creation
and protect the poor and vulnerable.
LEARN about and educate others on the causes and
moral dimensions of climate change.
ASSESS how we — as individuals and in our families,
parishes and other affiliations — contribute to climate
change by our own energy use, consumption, waste, etc.
ACT to change our choices and behaviors to reduce the
ways we contribute to climate change.
ADVOCATE for Catholic principles and priorities in
climate change discussions and decisions, especially
as they impact those who are poor and vulnerable.
Gatherings from the Parish and the Community
Regarding Vatican Media Coverage
The issue of sexual abuse has once again been the focus of
much media coverage lately, including efforts to accuse
Pope Benedict of managerial neglect in his responsibilities,
past and present. Where lies the truth?
The Chicago Archdiocese has posted a number of excellent
articles and documents related to this matter on its website.
Go to www.archchicago.org and to Selected Articles
Regarding Recent Vatican Media Coverage. Of particular
note are the following:
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“Keeping the Record Straight on Benedict and the
Crisis” by John L. Allen, Jr. (3/26/10)
“The Pope and the New York Times” by William McGurn
(4/6/10)
“Journalists abandon standards to attack the Pope” by
Phil Lawler (4/10/10)
Pastoral Letter of the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI
to the Catholics of Ireland
Prime Timers
The Prime Timers will be playing Bridge tomorrow, Monday,
in the Convent. We start at Noon and play until 3:00 PM.
Players at any level are welcome.
Tuesday, May 11, is the date for our visit to local historical
churches. We are staying close to home this time and will
be visiting West Suburban Temple Har Zion, a Jewish
synagogue at 1040 N. Harlem Avenue, River Forest, and
Grace Lutheran Church in River Forest. Of course, we will
have lunch at a local restaurant! We will leave from the
Convent at 10:15 AM and will carpool. Anne Canapary is
taking reservations, so please call her at 708-771-9221.
This is a good website to stay in touch with. Meanwhile, let us
keep Pope Benedict and the entire Church in our daily prayers.
Facts About Child Abuse
What is Child Abuse and Neglect?
 Physical abuse – an injury to a child that is not an
accident; may include beating, burning, biting,
kicking, cutting, shaking, or punching a child.
 Emotional abuse – maltreatment of a child that
may involve criticizing, insulting, yelling, swearing,
manipulating, rejecting or withholding love.
 Sexual abuse – any sexual contact with a child,
including exhibitionism, photographs or films,
pornography, prostitution, rape, or fondling.
 Neglect – failure to provide for a child’s basic
physical, emotional, medical or educational needs.
Who Abuses Children?
 Most often the abuser is someone the child knows,
such as a parent, relative, neighbor or friend of the
family.
Where Does Child Abuse Happen?
 Wherever children are, where they live, sleep, learn
or play.
How Often Does Child Abuse Occur?
 Each year, close to three million reports of suspected
abuse are filed in the United States. Many more
cases never get reported. One victim of child abuse
is one too many!
Where Are Illinois Statistics Available?
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/docs/canstat.pdf
Prevent Child Abuse Illinois
www.preventchildabuseillinois.org
These Prime Timers enjoyed their recent visit to
the Western Electric Museum at Morton College.
The Adventure Continues . . .
Adventures in Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come
continues this Wednesday, April 28, in Waldron Hall from
7-8:30 PM. Please bring your study materials and prepare
Revelation 12-13: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.
We welcome all great adventurers! Join us!
Praying the Rosary During May
May is traditionally a month of special devotion to Mary,
especially the praying of the rosary. Each weekday, Monday
through Saturday, the rosary is prayed in church immediately
after the 8:00 AM Mass.
Everyone is cordially invited to join in this Marian devotion
during May.
Cover art: Tomb showing Christ as the Good Shepherd
at the central cemetery of Kufstein,
middle of the 19th Century.
ST. LUKE Gather Us In
April 25, 2010 ♦ Fourth Sunday of Easter
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Gatherings from the Next Generation
Youth
First Grade
Welcome Day
For Senior Kindergarten Students
wanting to have a peek into First Grade
Ministry
5th-8th graders
registered for J17:
join us this afternoon
for three hours of fun
and faith sharing with:
The Call.
3:00-6:00pm
in the Convent
Date: Friday, May 7
Time: 10:30 AM-12:10 PM
What to Bring: A lunch with a drink
Details for your visit to First Grade:
AM and PM Sr. Kindergarten Students will arrive at
10:30 AM. Senior Kindergarten Students will meet in
Waldron Hall. Our parent Volunteers will be there to
greet the children and escort the students to the
first grade classroom.
Faith & Fun with the people who let you be you.
Come light the fire.
There will be an introduction to first grade; the
Senior Kindergarten Students will eat lunch and go
out for recess with the First Graders.
Parents for AM Kindergarten will pick up their child in
the parking lot at 12:10 PM and the PM Kindergarten
Students will be walked to their room.
Please fill out this form by Monday, May 3,
and return it to school:
Student’s Name:
________________________________________
Circle one:
I will attend
I will not attend
I give my child permission to attend the First Grade
Welcome Day.
Signature of parent or guardian
_________________________________________
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ST. LUKE Gather Us In
April 25, 2010 ♦ Fourth Sunday of Easter
Thank you to everyone who helped with
Rebuilding Together this weekend! You made
a difference! A special thanks to:
Bill Heineke & Liz Pitula
for organizing a great day of service.
Peace,
Amanda Collins, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
708-435-8922 ● acollins@stlukeparish.org
Check-out the YM page at www.stlukeparish.org
St. Luke Church
528 Lathrop Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
708-771-8250
www.stlukeparish.org
stlukeparish@stlukeparish.org
SUN
SCHEDULE
OF
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
REGULAR
Parish Facilities
3rd, 4th:
Spark, 6:30-8 PM (Cv)
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MONDAY
1st: Liturgy Committee Mtg, 7:30-9 PM (WH-A)
2nd, 4th: Prime Timers Bridge, 12-3 PM (Cv)
2nd: Peace & Justice, 7:30-9 PM (WH-A)
3rd: Parish Pastoral Council, 7:30-9 PM (WH-A)
TUESDAY
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th: Playgroup, 9:30-11 AM (WH-B)
3rd: Cantor Rehearsal, 6:30-7:30 PM (Ch)
2nd: RE Advisory Board, 7-9 PM (REO)
2nd: Family School Assoc, 7-9 PM (WH-A)
3rd: BSJ, 7-9 PM (GR)
1st: Athletic Committee, 7:30-9 PM (Cv)
2nd: Parish Finance Council, 7:30-9 PM (GR)
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th: Contemporary Choir, 7:30-9 PM (Ch)
WEDNESDAY
1st,
2nd,
AM (WH-B)
1st: Student Choir, 3:10-4:15 PM (Cv)
1st: Bell Choir, 4:30-5:30 PM (Ch)
2nd: Student & Bell Choirs, 3:10-5:30 PM (Cv)
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th: Bible Study, 7-8:30 PM (FL)
1st, 3rd: Chancel Choir, 7:15-9 PM (Ch)
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th: AA Mtg, 8-9:15 PM (GR)
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Ch
Church
Cv
Convent
FL Faculty Lounge
GR Guild Room
Gym
Gym
Lib
Library
RC Resource Ctr
REO Rel Ed Office
SLS
School
WH Waldron Hall
SUNDAY
1st,
SAT
3
5:30-6:30 PM (Ch)
First Eucharist
4
9:00 AM-1:00 PM (Ch)
First Eucharist
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1:00-2:00 PM (Cv)
Adult Service Trip
Leaders Meeting
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5
7
8
13
14
15
21
22
9:15-10:15 AM (Ch)
May Crowning
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No RE Classes
10
11
12
10:15 AM-2:30 PM
Prime Timers
Church Visit/Lunch
16
6
17
18
6:30-9:00 PM (WH)
Blue & Gold Dinner
19
20
10:00 AM-9:00 PM
YM Spring Hiking
Trip
10:30 AM-1:00 PM
(Ch/WH)
Farewell Mass and
Reception for Fr. Banda
3rd, 4th: Playgroup, 9:30-11
23 Pentecost
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26
27
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THURSDAY
1st,
2nd: Cherub Choir, 3:00-4:15
PM (Cv)
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
3rd: Holy Hour & Benediction, 8:30-9:30 AM (Ch)
4th: Sophia Book Discussion, 8:30-10:30 AM (Away)
Tr inity Sunday
Me m or i al Da y
9:00-10:00 AM (Ch)
Mass
ST. LUKE Gather Us In
April 25, 2010 ♦ Fourth Sunday of Easter
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Bishop George Rassas
Confirmation
April 20, 2010
Preparation, rehearsal, lining up in the Gym,
processing to Church, Mass and the Anointing
were followed by meeting Bishop Rassas at the
beautiful reception. A special thank you to our
musicians at Church and our Reception
Chairs, Annemarie Valenti and Gwen Tonino,
the 7th grade students and parents who worked
and provided food for the reception, and our
friends at the Good Earth Greenhouse for
donating the beautiful flowers.
You are ALL appreciated!
Welcome to
St. Luke Church
Parish Info
RECTORY
Pastoral Staff
Phone: 708-771-8250
528 Lathrop, River Forest 60305-1835
Sue Gamache, Office Mgr.: 708-435-8912
PASTOR
SCHOOL
Reverend Kenneth J. Fischer
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Reverend Leroy A. Wickowski
Barbara Rasinski, Principal
Phone: 708-366-8587
519 Ashland, River Forest 60305-1824
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Masses
SATURDAY
5:30 pm
SUNDAY
7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am & 12:00 Noon
WEEKDAYS
Monday-Friday 6:30 and 8:00 am
Saturday 8:00 am
Reconciliation
MONDAY-FRIDAY
After 6:30 & 8:00 am Masses
SATURDAY
After 8:00 am Mass,
and by appointment
Debi DeMario: 708-771-5959
519 Ashland, River Forest 60305-1824
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Arlene Michna: 708-435-8926
ASSISTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR
Sr. Maureen Sauer: 708-435-8914
YOUTH MINISTRY
Amanda Collins: 708-435-8922
PARISH BUSINESS MANAGER
Glenn Wagner: 708-435-8921
DIR. OF STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
Sheila Price: 708-435-8927
Parish Website
www.stlukeparish.org