The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Day of Obligation

The Bell
August 11, 2013
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thursday,
August 15, 2013
The
Assumption
of the
Blessed
Virgin
Mary
Holy
Day of
Obligation
~ Masses at 8:15am
and 7:30pm ~
My soul
proclaims the
greatness of the
Lord
From the Pastor’s Desk!
August 11, 2013
Dear Parents and Friends of St. Mary School:
Soon another school year will begin here at St. Mary. We are looking forward to the promise and
new beginning of this school year.
Our Principal, Diane Simonaitis, has assembled an impressive roster of 27 fully-certified and
dedicated teachers for our school. Most of these teachers hold master’s degrees. The universities and
colleges that prepared them for teaching form a distinguished list. Among them are: Dominican U.,
Marquette, Northwestern, Loyola, Carnegie-Mellon, St. Xavier, Benedictine, U of Illinois, National-Louis, and many
others.
The academic excellence, for which St. Mary School is known, continues. The school itself manifests a strong base of
traditions and moral values of our Catholic Faith.
Our children thrive in the safe and nurturing environment of St. Mary, where they are challenged by the gift of the
freedom-to-achieve, that is so vital in the 21st century. Our caring teachers give St. Mary students’ individual attention
in a place where Catholic Tradition and the best of contemporary thought meet.
The St. Mary Early Childhood Program (P – 1st) is an important part of the curriculum, as well as an asset to the entire
Riverside community. Young children are cared for by conscientious, well-trained staff. Activities and learning
experiences suitable to their age are part of the daily routine. St. Mary also provides before and after school care for
those who need these services.
In addition to her outstanding background as an educator, Principal Simonaitis is highly regarded as a skilled mentor
for both new and experienced teachers; she understands that by creating a supportive learning environment, both
students and teachers are enriched. I am very proud of our Principal, the staff she has brought together, and the
positive energy that is evident in our school.
There will be some new faces among the faculty this fall. We welcome them especially to St. Mary.
As we begin “The Year of Strong Catholic Parents” throughout the Archdiocese, we salute you for selecting St. Mary
School for your children’s education. You have chosen well: a Faith-filled community, marked by academic
excellence; a first-rate education, with strong preparation for life in terms of character development, leadership skills,
and moral values.
This year also marks the start of the campaign “To Teach Who Christ Is,” aimed at the continued support of fine
quality Catholic schools and individual parish needs. Cardinal George envisions our school, as well as Catholic
schools throughout the Archdiocese, as “an ever more vibrant place.”
Our commitment goes on. It promises to be an exciting year at St. Mary School!
Christ’s Peace and Love,
Father Thomas May
Pastor - St. Mary Riverside
The LAST Parish Intake Meeting will be held this
Wednesday, August 14 at 7:30 pm in the Oak Room.
We need your input with assessing our current and long term needs for offices and meeting space. We
also need to hear how our current situation works for you and the larger community. The evening is not
envisioned as a ‘problem solving’ meeting but an assessment of what is needed in space to accomplish
the work of our many different ministries here at St. Mary. Please join us!
From the Desk of Fr. Kris!
August 11, 2013
“ after we have poured forth prayers of supplication again and again to
God, and have invoked the light of the Spirit of Truth, for the glory of
Almighty God who has lavished his special affection upon the Virgin Mary,
for the honor of her Son, the immortal King of the Ages and the Victor over
sin and death, for the increase of the glory of that same august Mother,
and for the joy and exultation of the entire Church; by the authority of our
Lord Jesus Christ, of the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and by our own
authority, we pronounce, declare, and define it to be a divinely revealed
dogma: that the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary,
having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and
soul into heavenly glory” – with those words, on November 1, 1950, Pope
Pius XII in his apostolic constitution Munificentissimus Deus defined the
dogma of the Assumption of Our Lady into heaven, which is the “youngest” dogma in the Church.
It can create the question – did the Church believe in the Assumption of Mary into heaven (with her earthly
body) before November 1950? – The answer is of course YES. The term “dogma” (as Cardinal Avery Dulles
explains) means a divinely revealed truth, proclaimed as such by the infallible teaching authority of the
Church, and hence binding on all the faithful without exception, now and forever. Therefore, dogma is not
creating a new belief but defined by the Magisterium of the Church the belief that already exists and is
common to the entire universal Church. For this reason Pope Pius XII collected and explained the various
testimonies, indications and signs of this common belief of the Church including the Church Fathers’
teaching, and the liturgical tradition.
But what does this all mean to us?
The Assumption of Our Lady is connected and flows naturally from the dogma of Immaculate Conception,
which was defined by Pope Pius IX in his apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus on December 8th, 1854. In
that document Pope Pius IX wrote that the Blessed Virgin Mary "in the first instance of her conception, by a
singular privilege and grace granted by God, in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the human
race, was preserved exempt from all stain of original sin.” Therefore, it was impossible that the same body
from which our Lord Jesus Christ took his human Body, could be exposed to the corruption of death.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the solemnity that gives honor to Our Lady, for her entire life
being constant FIAT (Latin for “Be it done”) to God’s will, for which she shares now the heavenly glory of
her Son and is adored by the whole community of Saints and Angels as their Queen. But, the Assumption is
also the solemnity of our faith and hope that if only we give ourselves under the guidance and motherly protection of Our Lady, and listened to her Son Our Lord Jesus Christ, after this earthly life, we too can share
the same joy and glory in the eternity.
Fr. Kris
fr_kris@stmaryriverside.org
St. Mary Service Outreach Team
Please join us for a Service Outreach opportunity at
The Scottish Home, 2800 S. Des Plaines Avenue in No. Riverside
TODAY - August 11th from 2:45 to 4:00 pm.
We will spread cheer to the residents by playing “bags”
and other summer games with them!
Contact Colleen Manika at 708-442-9608 to volunteer.
From the Religious Education Office
August 11, 2013
An Examination of Conscience for Private Prayer
Find a quiet place where you can be alone without interruptions. Take a minute to get calm and to ask
Jesus to send his Spirit to help you pray well.
Prayer
Loving God, you have made us your sons and daughters. You called Zacchaeus to be your disciple. and you
call me, too. Help me to hear your word, to respond with faith, and to change my sinful ways. I ask this
prayer through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Read this Gospel from your Bible…Luke 19:1-10 (Zacchaeus)
Examination of Conscience Read this slowly, taking time to think about each question.
Have I taken time to pray, to praise and to thank God? Do I participate at Mass by responding, singing and
praying? Do I ask God to help me make good choices?
Do I use the names of God and Jesus respectfully? Do I learn more about my faith through reading the
Bible, other spiritual texts, and by listening carefully to homilies?
Do I really believe that Jesus has forgiven me?
Have I taken anything that belongs to someone else? If I’ve cheated people, have I paid them back? Have I
hurt other people by fighting, gossiping or running them down? When I’ve hurt someone, have I said, “I’m
sorry”? Have I forgiven people who have hurt me?
Do I keep my promises? Have I sometimes refused to honor my spouse, parents, supervisors? Do I respect
those people who are less fortunate than I? Am I generous with my possessions, talents or time?
Do I take good care of myself by eating good food, getting enough rest and exercise, and being serious about
my personal commitments? Do I avoid entertainment or other activities that I know are sinful? Do I say
“no” to someone or something that could hurt me or get me into trouble?
Am I careful to keep the good earth clean and beautiful, or do I throw trash around, or waste water, food and
energy? Do I respect the life of plants and animals around me, or do I sometimes hurt or destroy them?
Act of Contrition.
I am sorry for all my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned
against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no
more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name,
my God, have mercy. Amen.
Once you have prayed this Examination of Conscience, you will be ready to go to Confession
(Saturdays, 4-4:30).
Barbara Outly
St. Mary Parish to Sponsor Refugee Family
Three times a year, St. Mary parishioners collect household items to welcome refugee families
resettling in Chicago. These families are forced to leave their country of origin because of war,
terror and threat of persecution. They are screened by the US Department of State and arrive with
next to nothing. Catholic Charities of Chicago facilitates their resettlement process which includes
intensive English classes and secured employment within 90 days.
St. Mary Parish has provided welcome packs to refugee families for several years. We are now
broadening our support with the formation of our St. Mary Refugee Sponsorship Committee.
Together with Catholic Charities, the committees’ goals are heightening awareness of refugees’
plight, developing relationships between refugee families and parishioners, and providing financial and
in-kind support to facilitate their self-sufficiency. The parish will sponsor one, and eventually, two
refugee families arriving to the Rogers Park neighborhood. Parishioner support is critical to
achieving this goal.
Preparations are already underway to welcome our first family, expected to arrive in August. A
Welcome Pack and furniture is currently in storage in warehouse space generously donated by Dudek
& Bock. We have collected over $1,300 (nearly half of our annual goal) to supplement rent over the
initial resettlement period. When ready, we will set up their new apartment (a stark contrast to
their previous camp living conditions) and greet our newly arriving family.
Coming up very soon, St. Mary’s Girl Scout Troop is hosting a picnic for the refugee children on
Saturday, August 24th at Mary Park. In addition, Fr. May has authorized a second collection in
support of our Refugee fund for the weekend of August 24th/25th.
Our Catholic Social Teaching calls us to” Welcome the Newcomer”. There are plenty of ways to get
involved. Please consider sharing your time, talent and treasure to this new effort. For more
information on the Refugee Sponsorship Committee or to join the committee, please contact
Kate Nessinger at refugees@stmaryriverside.org.
SUMMER CHOIR
All are welcome to participate
in our summer choir!
There are no auditions and no
commitment; summer choir gives
you a chance to sing in a choir and learn
more about regular choir membership. The
choir will sing August 25th at the 10:00 mass.
The choir meets half an hour before mass in
the choir room in the school behind the altar.
ST. MARY MEN’S CLUB
SENIOR DINNER
Tuesday, August 13, 5:00-7:00 pm
in the Oak Room. Due to the success of our
dinners and growing attendance, we will be
accepting “donations” in any amount.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO RSVP by TODAY August 11 to Dan Schoen at 312-320-7324 or
e-mail to dschoen325@gmail.com
A Million Hail Marys for Religious Freedom
and Cardinal George
We have prayed over 586,001 Hail Marys!
I Christopher Greene and Nicole Coglianese
September 1, 2013
The Cardinal’s health has improved!
Let’s continue to pray for all aspects of
Cardinal George’s life & Religious Freedom
stmarymarys@gmail.com or in the collection basket
A Great Place to Grow!
Early Childhood Program
Preschool & Full Day Kindergarten
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•5 Day PM Preschool Program for 4 year olds
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Our Curriculum
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Phonics & Reading Readiness Math & Science
Religion Spanish Technology
Art Music Gym Extended day option
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Altar Servers’ Schedule for
the Weekend of August 17/18
Saturday, August 17
8:15 a.m. Michael Herrera and Victoria Mota
5:00 p.m. Aidan Casey, Bryce Legan,
Clarissa Marie Partida
Sunday, August 18
7:00 a.m. Analisa and Gabriella Rastelli,
Michael Urtis
8:30 a.m. Joseph Vitek, Grace Prangle,
Alyssa Brown
10:00 a.m. Jeremy Kolasa, Francesca LaMantia,
Emily Kowal
11:30 a.m. Kristen Murphy, Kira Luna,
Charlie Robling
5:00 p.m. Justin Rokicki, Maddie Shalvis,
Kate Shereck
TAIZÉ PRAYER
An Ecumenical
Experience
Prayer, Music and
Song, Scripture
and Silence
Friday, August 23
at 7:30 p.m.
St. Mary Catholic
Church
126 Herrick Road
Riverside
Come for Song and
Chant, for Peace of
Heart,
for the Beauty of
Common Prayer
ALL ARE
WELCOME
ADULT EDUCATION BOOK DISCUSSION
There will be a discussion of the first three chapters of the book, Transformation in Christ by
Dietrich Von Hildebrand on Sunday evenings Aug. 25, Sept. 1 and Sept. 8 at 7:00 PM in the
Oak Room.
We will discuss the first three chapters with a special emphasis on the first chapter entitled
“The Readiness to Change.” It is VERY important to read the first chapter before the first session.
We will also discuss the key concepts of contrition and self-knowledge. At the conclusion of these
three sessions we will have a handout that will be quite helpful in increasing our self-knowledge.
This discussion will be lead by Deacon Bob Boharic. Any questions call, 447-2838.
Help Bring Mary Home
You are invited to join Bethlehem Woods Retirement Community
“Bring Mary Home” by celebrating 100 years of the beloved grotto
located at Bethlehem Woods Retirement Community. Earlier this year,
the Mary statue and others from the grotto had to be moved to make way
for a security roadway. With your help we are building a new prayerful
place of serenity for residents and the community to enjoy. You are
invited to a special mass to celebrate the Queenship of Mary, as we look
to bring Mary home:
Celebration of the Holy Eucharist
Feast of the Queenship of Mary
Thursday, August 22 - 7:00 PM
Congregation of Saint Joseph Chapel
1515 W. Ogden Avenue, La Grange Park IL
To help preserve this important piece of community history, please send
contributions to Bethlehem Woods attention “Grotto,” 1571 W Ogden
Ave., La Grange Park, IL 60526. Or go to giving.reshealth.org and click
“Donate Now.”
To learn more, contact Mary Jester at 708.579.3663.
Light Weigh - Light Weigh One King is coming to St. Louise de Marillac. Would you like to break free from the vicious
cycle of dieting or overcome another temptation in your life? Light Weigh One King is a 12-week Bible Study-DVD
program that seeks to help people find freedom in Christ. New research shows church-based meetings increased
people's success rates. There are no weigh-ins. A One King Orientation will be held on Friday, August 16 at 6:30 PM,
at St. Louise de Marillac School, in the Marillac Room, 1125 Harrison Ave., La Grange Park. Please use the Raymond
Ave. parking lot and the entrance is one block east of Harrison. Hope to see you there.
Saint Mary School
Strong Minds • Strong Faith • Future Leaders
Ms. Diane Simonaitis, Principal
97 Herrick Road
Riverside, IL 60546
www.stmaryschool.net
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3 & 4 Year Old Preschool
Full Day Kindergarten thru Eighth Grade
Reading & Math Resource Teachers
Music - Art - P.E. - Spanish - Computers
Chess Club - Student Council - Tutoring Choir
Before & After School Care Available
Now accepting registration
for the 2013-2014 school year.
Call for more information 708-442-5747
August 3, 2013
Anna Rose, child of
Mark and Katie Lorch
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Zach Marcolini and
Nicholas Paneral for achieving
A Honor Roll at
St. Laurence High School for
the Second Semester.
Stewardship of Treasure
Sunday Collections
8/4/2013 - $13,255.00
Thank you for your generosity.
Monday, August 12
8:15 a.m.
Tony Kwiatkowski (Drs. Frank & Carla Orland)
Tuesday, August 13
8:15 a.m.
Rev. Neil Van Dyke (Bill & Paulette Kernan)
Wednesday, August 14
8:15 a.m.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
John Novotny
Thursday, August 15 - The Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
~ Holy Day of Obligation ~
8:15 a.m.
7:30 p.m.
Sven Lund
People of St. Mary Parish
Friday, August 16
8:15 a.m.
BAPTISM OF INFANTS
Second and fourth Sundays of the month.
Register for Parent Preparation Session by calling
the Rectory at 447-1020
Elizabeth Story (The Balgeman Family)
This process begins with an interview with a
Pastoral Staff member. No date for the
ceremony can be reserved until this interview is completed.
For more information, call the Rectory at 447-1020.
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel
Saturday, August 17
8:15 a.m. Joyce Van Geertruy
5:00 p.m. - Celebrant: Fr. Krzysztof Swierczynski
- Deacon Robert Boharic - Preaching
Sally Augustinas (Guy & Julie Moore)
Sunday, August 18 - Twentieth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
7:00 a.m. - Celebrant: Fr. Krzysztof Swierczynski
- Deacon Robert Boharic - Preaching
Rev. Neil Van Dyke (Susan Wawzenski)
8:30 a.m. - Celebrant: Fr. Robert Banzin
Joyce Van Geertruy (Barbara Silvestri)
10:00 a.m. - Celebrant: Fr. Robert Banzin
Nancy Hecht (Tim Carey Family)
11:30 a.m. - Celebrant: Fr. Krzysztof Swierczynski
- Deacon Robert Boharic - Preaching
George Gallagher (St. Mary’s Lectors)
5:00 p.m. - Celebrant: Fr. Krzysztof Swierczynski
- Deacon Robert Boharic - Preaching
Peggy & Jim Bogan (Judy Bogan Panzetta)
Week of August 11
We pray for the sick and their caregivers especially,
Renee Kunkel, Vanessa Jebb, Matthew Prod, Melissa Kotrba,
Kathleen O’Bryan, Nancy Borysow, Cathy Koblick, Myra Hurst,
Jim Kalous, Dr. Gerald Byrne, Marie Borsellino, Muriel Wachter,
Hayley Waddle, Mark Stratman, Cecilia Straka, Matt Isenberg,
Freda Murphy, Annmarie LeRose, Jackie Nadal, Henry Kotarba,
Janine Kiwiet, Betty Rivera, Rosalie Karlovsky, Scott Simon,
Noreen Pierandozzi, Christine Davila, Mel Richards, Angelina Urtis,
Ron Beloucek, Joseph Spiewak, Krystyn Spiewak,
Francis Cardinal George, Phyllis Scharner, Walter Cochara,
Charles Odegard, Ben Brennan, Marco Navarro, Mike Murray Jr.,
Deacon Tom Coffey, Arthur Cagney, Ellisyn Reese Mounts,
Sandy Herman, Pauline Paneral, Mike Leone and Dolores Esposito.
We pray for all those who have died, especially for
Norbert Heuel
May he rest in Peace.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Thursdays - 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
in the Chapel.
On the Thursday before First Friday,
Eucharistic Adoration begins at
3:30 p.m. and continues through the night
until the 8:15 a.m. Mass.
SORROWFUL MOTHER NOVENA
Fridays at 12:30 p.m. in the Narthex.
Please join us to pray for Peace.
LEGION OF MARY
Thursdays - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
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LEAVE A LEGACY
We are grateful for the generous support that you give to
St. Mary through your weekly contributions. Have you
considered providing for the continuation of that support
by including the parish in your Will?
Bequests given to the parish through Wills are for the
sole use of St. Mary Parish. To include the parish in
your Will, the correct language is:
“I give (a percentage or amount) to the Catholic Bishop
of Chicago - A Corporation Sole, for the sole benefit of
St. Mary Parish, Riverside.”
Thanks for giving consideration to leaving a legacy!
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3422 S. HARLEM,
RIVERSIDE
PH. 442-0434 • 447-9890
STANGA FAMILY
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Saint Mary Church
126 Herrick Road † Riverside, IL 60546
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Thomas P. May, Pastor
Rev. Krzysztof Swierczynski, Associate Pastor
Rev Leon R. Wagner, Pastor Emeritus
Sr. Margaret Sannasardo, BVM, Pastoral Associate
Diane Simonaitis, Principal
Barbara Outly, Director of Religious Education
Celina Zalas, Business Manager
Michael Silhavy, Music Director
Lorenzo Nuñez, Youth Minister
Bob and Kate Boharic, Deacon Couple
Tom and Terry Coffey, Deacon Couple
Support Staff
Carina Willems, Receptionist
Christine Flasza, Bulletin Editor/Secretary
Alice Kowalski, R.E. Assistant
Judi Vrablik, School Staff Assistant
Cathy Carone, School Staff Assistant
Mark Wojtulewicz, Maintenance Leader
Ruben Moreles, Maintenance Team
Masses
Monday through Saturday: 8:15 a.m.
Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass
Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Parish Office
Parish Office Telephone: 708-447-1020
Parish Office Fax: 708-447-3309
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
E-Mail: maryriver@stmaryriverside.org
School
97 Herrick Road
Telephone: 708-442-5747
School Fax: 708-442-0125
E-mail: PIE@stmaryriverside.org
schoolboard@stmaryriverside.org
Religious Education
Telephone: 708-447-6812
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
E-mail: RED@stmaryriverside.org
Reconciliation
Saturday: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Pastoral Council
Trey Van Dyke, Chairperson
Michele Boyce, Parish Life Rep.
Michelle Brown, Parish Life Rep.
Terry Coffey, Spiritual Life Rep.
Maureen Colvin, Human Concerns Rep.
Christine Crook, Spiritual Life Rep.
Bill Fangmann, Education Rep.
Maddalena Flight, Religious Education Rep.
Dave Jacobs, At Large Rep.
Adrian Mendoza, Religious Education Rep.
Mary Jo Miller, Education Rep.
Dan Murphy, At Large Rep.
Linda Radtke, Human Concerns Rep.
Tim Turner, At Large Rep.
Finance Committee
Jack Wilk, Chair
Jane Birmingham
Terrance Farmer
David Navarro
Larry Zielonka
School Board Members
Scott Schafer, President
Peg Donnelly
Liz Durkin
Debbie Durrer
Frank Gazzolo
Tom Lang
Kelly Navarro
Michael O’Connor
Deirdre Smith
Parish Counselor
Jackson Newberry, Claret Center: 773 643-6259 ext. 39
Websites
Parish Website: www.stmaryriverside.org
School Website: www.stmaryschool.net
Garden Club Website:
www.stmarygardenministry.blogspot.com
www.thegardenofedenproject.blogspot.com
Men’s Club Website: www.stmarymensclub.com
THE BELL is a weekly publication of St. Mary Church in
Riverside, Illinois. Items for publication must be in the
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