Bulletin for May 15 - St. Martin of Tours

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ST. MARTIN OF TOURS
A Message from our Pastor
Fr. Santos “Sunny” Castillo
MY FATHER’S STORY AND
WHY WE NEED THE HOLY SPIRIT
Last weekend, I was shocked to find out that my father died, and in the midst of
Mother’s Day Celebrations, a part of my heart was just numb for my dad. Just a few
hours before I found out, I preached a little bit about my father and my mother at
the Spanish mass. I talked about how my mother showed me God’s love, when my father had to fight with
his personal demons in his life. Even my father was always quick to admit about his own weaknesses and
struggles in becoming a healthy individual. And yet, as I write this message while I am at the airport on my
way home to be at my father’s funeral, I cannot help but think of the reality of our lives, and how much we
need God, because we are all truly weak when left on our own, and we all have demons to battle with.
Over the years, whenever I shared a bit of my own personal life story in my homilies, I have always found
myself referring to the sad part of my father’s story, but in fairness to him, beyond those weaknesses that
plagued him for much of his life, he actually had some truly endearing qualities that put a smile on my
face when I remember them. For one, he is an excellent cook. Making good food is always easy for him; I
watched him play with spices and techniques of cooking when I was a young boy, mesmerized at the fanciness of the things that he made. He is also quite the clean and neat freak. He cleaned the house tirelessly
and made us aware of the consequences if we ever messed up the house. He is very good to his friends.
I saw many times how people are easily drawn to him for his gregariousness and willingness to help them
in whatever way that he could. During the nice and sober days, he taught us how to shower properly and
gave us hugs and kisses. I remember days of laughing when he would connive with us in plotting practical
jokes on mom when we were little children. I remember one time when my mom turned on the lights in the
bedroom only to find that we were all in bed, and we started singing and dancing like crazy with dad and my
mom was so startled and we would all be laughing at her. When the days were good and all was well with
the world, they were really good days for sure in my family.
My dad’s story reaffirms for me that humanity is weak, despite our being created as fundamentally good.
And in the constant battle between good and bad in each one of us, we need God to help us. We need the
Lord. We need God’s presence in our personal walk. And to the very end, we rely on God to help us overcome the forces of evil around.
This week, as we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost, we recognize that the Holy Spirit is the one that
strengthens and sanctifies us. Jesus sent His Spirit upon the Church because we were never supposed to
be left alone to figure out the journey of the Church. It was the Holy Spirit that give courage to the apostles to
proclaim the Christian Message. From that point on, they did not fear. The same Holy Spirit would guide the
martyrs to witness for Jesus with their lives. The same Spirit showers wisdom and the gift of discernment to
God’s people in order that the Church may continue to battle against sin, evil and human frailty, pouring our
love, mercy and renewal that comes from God Himself.
I want to say thank you to the many that are praying for me during this time. Please pray for the soul of my
father, Cesar Castillo, that he may finally find his peace and by God’s mercy, come to embrace the fullness
of God’s Divine Life. Because the Spirit of the Lord is alive, I am well, grateful, hopeful and joyful, no matter
what. I pray that by the Spirit of God alive in our Church, you all feel the same, my dear churches in Kankakee. God bless you always!
With you in the same Spirit,
Fr. Sunny Castillo
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ST. MARTIN OF TOURS
A Message from Fr. Roy
A NEW LANGUAGE!
I have a favorite little story, a story about a stain glassmaker. He was a wonderful
master at stain glass and windows. Every window every glass that he produced
were exquisite and outstanding, marvelous, the colors and the lights etc,. One day
a man came to him, worked hard to learn the techniques of making stain glass and
began to make stain glass. Though he learned every trick and technique he did
not have that quality and the perfection of his master. One day he thought “it is
the tools that make the troubles” and when the master was out he used his tools. But still he did not have
that quality. When the master returned he apologized for using his tools and explained everything. Then
the master said “it is not the tools or the material that matters it is the spirit of the master that matters.”
I thought of this story in terms of the feast that we celebrate today, the feast of Pentecost, the feast of the
Holy Spirit. During the last four weeks we have been hearing the last supper discourse from the gospel of
John. Through the last supper discourse Jesus was preparing his disciples for two important things. The
first is the departure of Jesus from this world and the other is the arrival of the Holy Spirit. That is the feast
of Pentecost.
Since it was the feast of Pentecost a huge multitude was gathered in the city. They came with different
intentions. They had different motives. To their astonishment, some Galilean spoke to them in their own
native language. To their astonishment, some unheard illiterates spoke the language they understood. This
is really astonishing. We all know how difficult it is to learn another language. We all know how difficult
it is to speak and write in another language. It takes years of listening to the phonetics and exercising the
syntax structures of a language, before we feel at ease in another language.
On the day of Pentecost we are told that the disciples began speaking a language that everybody
assembled there could understand. What was in fact that new language that the disciples spoke which
could be understood by everybody? Was it Latin, Greek, Hebrew or one of the known languages? No,
none of them! There is only one language that everybody could understand - the language of love! That
beautiful language is expressed through emotions and feelings, compassion and selflessness. It is that
very same language Mother Teresa spoke, St Francis Assisi spoke. The language of Love even animals,
birds and fish can understand. Let us try to grow beyond our ego and go beyond words. That is the only way to have a true anointing of
the Holy Spirit. Then only our celebration of the feast of Pentecost will be meaningful. When the disciples
of Jesus imbibed his Spirit; it elevated them to a new level of consciousness, which enabled them to
envision and pursue a multilingual, multicultural, multiracial mission. The Spirit of Christ enabled them to
form a community of love and sharing. Let us wish and pray “Come Holy Spirit.”
Have a great week!
Rev. Roy Jacob CMI
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ST. MARTIN OF TOURS
Pastor
Rev. Santos (Sunny) Castillo
Pastor Emeritus
Fr. Dennis Settles
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Roy Jacob
frroy@stmartinkankakee.com
Deacon
Gregory Clodi
Parish Secretaries
Mrs. Betty Clodi
Margaret Sula
Carolyn Levy
Music Director
Michael Berger
DJBerger@mail.com
Kankakee Hearts of Hope
Youth Group
Ken & Michelle Barrie
(815) 382-8130
barrieacres@yahoo.com
Rectory Office
953 S. Ninth Ave., Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-7177 - Fax (815) 304-4438
rectory@stmartinkankakee.com
www.stmartinkankakee.com
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Sunday - 8 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Daily - 7 a.m. Monday - Friday
Community Mass 4 p.m. at St. Rose - Saturday
Faith Formation Office
Sister Rose Urbanczyk
roseumsf@gmail.com
907 S. Ninth Ave.. Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7911
Baptism: Family must be active, registered
parishioners. A preparation class is required.
This may be completed prior to the child’s birth.
Please call to make an appointment.
Reconciliation: 1st Friday of month after
7:00 a.m. Mass. Communal Celebration. 8:30
a.m. and 3:00 - 3:30 at St. Rose
Marriage: Arrangements must be made well
in advance (six months minimum). At least
one of the couple must be an active registered
member of St. Martin of Tours.
MASS Intentions
SATURDAY – MAY 14 – ST. MATTHIAS/VIGIL: PENTECOST SUNDAY
4:00 p.m. COMMUNITY MASS AT ST. ROSE
In Memory of Felix Czernik, req. by Betty Azzarelli
SUNDAY – MAY 15 – PENTECOST SUNDAY
8:00 a.m. In Memory of Robert “Bob” Vaughn, req. by Betty Azzarelli
In Memory of Jeanne Hansen, req. by Mary Gooding
In Memory of Marge Nelson, req. by Father Sunny, Father Roy and the Parishioner of St. Martin of Tours
11:00 a.m. In Memory of Joan Hegg, req. by Her Husband David
In Memory of Mary Brown, req. by Father Sunny, Father Roy and the Parishioners of St. Martin of Tours
In Memory of George and Mary Bobalik, req. by Tom and Maureen O’Connor
MONDAY – MAY 16 – WEEKDAY
7:00 a.m. In Memory of Janet DiPietra, req. by Ron and Pamela Gean
TUESDAY – MAY 17 – WEEKDAY
7:00 a.m. In Memory of Carolyn “Carrie” Walker, req. by Norma Vaughn
WEDNESDAY – MAY 18 – WEEKDAY/ST. JOHN I
7:00 a.m. In Memory of Raymond Azzarelli, 36th Anniversary, req. by Daughter-in-law Betty
THURSDAY – MAY 19 – WEEKDAY
7:00 a.m. In Memory of Carol Martin, 12th Anniversary, req. by Tim and Chris Martin and Tom And Chris Martin
FRIDAY – MAY 20 – WEEKDAY/ST. BERNADINE OF SIENA
7:00 a.m. In Memory of Celeste Schoolman, Anniversary, req. by Her Sister LaVonne Linneman
SATURDAY – MAY 21 – WEEKDAY/ST. CHRISTOPHER
MAGALLANES AND COMPANIONS/VIGIL: THE MOST HOLY
TRINITY
4:00 p.m. COMMUNITY MASS AT ST. ROSE
In Memory of Jan Frechette, req. by Phillip and Paula Czernik
SUNDAY – MAY 22 – THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
8:00 a.m. In Memory of Joan Scanlon, req. by Jean Azzarelli
In Memory of Brad Liggett, req. by Wayne and Betty Clodi
In Memory of Malachy “Mal” O’Gorman, req. by Tom and Maureen O’Connor
11:00 a.m. In Memory of Deacon Ron Whitman, req. by Dave and Margaret Sula
In Memory of Robert “Bob” Smith, req. by Friends of the Family
THE SANCTUARY CANDLE
Eucharist for Shut-ins: Emergency calls are
handled at any time. We are happy to visit the
sick. Please notify the Rectory.
The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week in Memory of
Jeanne Hansen, requested by Jim and Rita Hodge and Family.
Parish Registration: Stop by or call the
Rectory at your earliest possible convenience.
REST IN PEACE
Bulletin Deadline: All articles must be
submitted by noon Monday.
We pray for the repose of the soul of Cesar Castillo, Father of Father
Sunny Castillo, Pastor of our Parish. May God welcome him home and
comfort his family in this time of sorrow.
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ST. MARTIN OF TOURS
LITURGICAL Schedule
Please check the schedule and find a replacement if you cannot
make your appointed time. Thank You!
DAY & TIME
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
READERS
Sr. Rose, Desiree Grant
Teresa Mahoney
ALTAR SERVERS
May 16 - 20
Sun., May 22
8:00 a.m.
Colin Furrow, Nathan Furrow
Lucy Magiera
Alex Ewers, Theresa O’Connor, Cheryl Walsh
Tara White, Rick White
Edison Barber
Sun., May 22
11:00 a.m.
Jessica Perez, Joselyn Perez
Patricia Lopez
Sandra Girard, Stephanie Grosso, David Hegg
Jacob Levy, Steven Ortman
Cindy McBarnes
Cheryl Heldt, Desiree Grant
Diane Sheehan
May 23 - 27
SATURDAY – MAY 21 – COMMUNITY MASS AT ST. ROSE
READER – DIANE SHEEHAN
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS – DIANE DEVINE, JOHN BRILL, JANET BRILL
BLESS OUR SICK
WISDOM FROM
POPE FRANCIS
WE ARE GOOD STEWARDS
Reach for the Lord’s
Outstretched Hand
OTHERS: Benjamin Worsham, Sheila Somers, Preston Wilcox, Bill
Johnson, Kay Harris, Chris Harris, Alesia Hartman, William Veronda,
Mia Martin, Kathy Call, Carol Veronda, Kenneth Emling, Ed Menigoz,
Craig Robison, Yvonne Borem, Judy Buchholz, Arthur Licon, Diane
Sheehan, Margaret Guimond, Bud Bates, Abraham Daily, Joyce Mayo,
Gary Paruszkiewicz, Eleanor Leriger, Francis Raut, Donna Valex, Andy
Summers, Rosemary Miller, Elizabeth Hitzen, Cheryl Heldt, Michael
Garcia, Father Dennis Settles, Delmar Skeen, Kathy Lenzi, Mary
Lou Murphy, Dan Jacobs, Ruth Lochner, Richard Veronda, Lucille
Marcotte, Ron Fenton.
Last Sunday, May 8th, 118 families returned $5,553.00. There was
$95.00 Building Fund, $90.00 Home Missions, $412.00 Ascension of
Our Lord for a total collection of $6,150.00. For those who participate,
thank you for your continued generosity.
ST. GEORGE CHURCH 5TH ANNUAL
GOLF OUTING
The Holy Name Society of St. George is hosting its 5th Annual golf outing
on June 5th, 2016, at Manteno Golf Club. We invite all members and
friends of St. George to join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship.
The proceeds of the event will be used to provide Scholarships,
“Encouraging Catholic School Education”. Dust off your clubs, gather
your foursome and prepare yourself for a great day. Registration will
begin at 11:00 a.m. A Dinner will begin after last round, and we will
make the presentation of this year Scholarship. Practice balls will be
available before start. Shotgun start begins at 1:00 p.m. sharp. There
will be a closest to the line, closest to the pin, longest putt and a few
more prizes. How about winning a year free lease on a New Ford?
There are many more prizes for the lucky golfers to include clubs, golf
bags and accessories. Registration forms can be obtained by calling
Bob Lampley at 815-955-2497 or by calling St. George Church Parish
at 815-939-1851. Please return form and payment no later than May
15th. Golf & Dinner - $75, Dinner Only - $25.
And I ask myself: Am I a Christian
by fits and starts, or am I a Christian fulltime? Our culture of the
ephemeral, the relative, also takes
its toll on the way we live our
faith. God asks us to be faithful to
Him, daily, in our everyday life. He
goes on to say that, even if we are
sometimes unfaithful to Him, He
remains faithful. In His mercy, He
never tires of stretching out His
hand to lift us up, to encourage us
to continue our journey, to come
back and tell Him of our weakness, so that He can grant us His
strength. This is the real journey:
to walk with the Lord always, even
at moments of weakness, even in
our sins. Never to prefer a makeshift path of our own. That kills us.
Faith is ultimate fidelity, like that of
Mary. Homily, October13, 2013.
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ST. MARTIN OF TOURS
THIS WEEK AT
St. Martin’s
Sunday
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. FAITH FORMATION EARLY
REGISTRATION in the Settles Center
Monday
7:00 p.m. CHOIR PRACTICE in the church
Tuesday
10:00 a.m. ROSARY GROUP meets in the church
11:00 a.m. LIVING WORD BIBLE STUDY meets in the
Faith Formation Center Conference Room
6:00 p.m. CONFIRMATION PRACTICE at St. Rose in the
lower level
7:00 p.m. LIVING WORD BIBLE STUDY meets in the
Faith Formation Center Conference Room
Thursday
6:00 p.m. CONFIRMATION AT ST. ROSE
BISHOP MCNAMARA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
The Newly Formed Bishop McNamara Catholic School
To Host Pre-K 3 Yrs. And 4 Yrs. Old Open House:
Thursday, May 19th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Bishop McNamara Catholic School, a newly formed regional Pre-K
through 12 Catholic school in Kankakee County, will host a Pre-School
Open House for three and four year old students on Thursday, May
19th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The Open House will be held at both
the Bradley site and the Bourbonnais site and parents are encouraged
to bring their pre-school student with them to the Open House.
The system will have two Pre-K through 6th grade facilities; one in
Bourbonnais and another one in Bradley. Bishop McNamara High
School will host grades 7 through 12. Visit www.bishopmac.com for
additional information.
Bourbonnais, Site (Pre-K – 6 )
Bradley Site (Pre-K – 6)
324 E. Marsile St.
247 N. Center Ave.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Bradley, IL 60915
815-933-7758815-933-8013
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WHEN: Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: One Heart, One Soul Spirituality Center
2041 W. State Route 113, Kankakee, Illinois
SPONSORED BY: Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary
PRESENTERS: Sister Loretta Finn, sscm
Sister Anne Jaeger, sscm
COST: $5 if possible. If not, come anyway.
To Register Or For More Information: Call 815-935-0800 or just stop
by. Visit our website at www.sscm-usa.org for more information on
upcoming programs at One Heart, One Soul Spirituality Center.
DRAW DOWN
EXTRAVAGANZA
Thank you to the Community
Commission for doing such a
great job. Thank you to all the
volunteers, the ladies of the CCW
for the desserts and to all those
who made donations. The Draw
Down Extravaganza made a total
of $6,310.62, after all expenses
were paid. It was a WONDERFUL
EVENING AND A BIG SUCCESS.
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