6725 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL. 60631 Divine Mercy Sunday April

6725 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL. 60631
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 27, 2014
St. Thecla Staff:
Pastor: Fr. Gene Dyer
Weekend Associate: Fr. Luke Kleczka,
SDS
Pastor Emeritus: Fr. Gerald Rogala
Deacons: John X. Rottman,
Robert Cnota, Steven Wagner and
Michael McManus
Music Coordinator: Mrs. Ewa Kowcz-Fair,
(773) 594-1005
Business Manager
Mr. Joe Wojtowicz
School Principal: Mr. Dan Gargano
Religious Education Coordinator:
Mr. Ron Mazzoni
rmazzoni@saintthecla.org
Office Staff:
Ms. Marsha Geurtsen
Mrs. Stephanie Zawadzki
Mrs. Anna Piech
School Secretary:
Mrs. Bea Sansone
Mass Schedule:
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.,
11:30 a.m. (Mass in Polish)
Monday through Saturday: 8:30 a.m.
Holy Days: Please see the bulletin
Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy:
Tue. - Sat. following 8:30 a.m. Mass
Confessions: Saturday 4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Spowiedþ: Niedziela po polsku
11:00 do 11:25 a.m.
Office Hours and Addresses:
Parish Office: 6333 N. Newcastle Ave.
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:30am - 7:30pm
(773) 792-3077,
e-mail: parish@saintthecla.org
School: 6323 N. Newcastle Ave.,
(773) 763-3380
Visit us on the web at:
www.saintthecla.org
Canonization of
Blessed Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II
Kanonizacja błogosławionych
Jana XXIII i Jana Pawła II
Weekly Parish Information
Mass Intentions
Mon. April 28th, 8:30am +William
and Genevieve Siemianowski
Tue. April 29th, 8:30am
+Barbara Savage
Wed. April 30th, 8:30am +John C. Barrett
Thur. May 1st, 8:30am
+Richard Kuszynski
Fri. May 2nd, 8:30am
(collective intentions)
+George Hill
+Catherine Nosalik
+Barbara Savage
+John Sadler
SI - Luke Tulach
Sat. May 3rd, 8:30am
+Joseph Bednarz
5:00pm +Mulqueen Family
Sun. May 4th, 8:00am
10:00am
+Andrew, Antoinette, Al Bryk
(collective intentions)
+Walter & Irene Mastalarz
+John C. Barrett
+Silvester Gonsalves and Family
+Phillip Gonsalves and Family
+Joseph D’Souza and Family
+William Kuenstle
+Cathleen Russo
+Robert Kaye
SI - 50th Wedding Anniversary
Robert and Jacqualine Ring
11:30 a.m. Mass in Polish
+Jolanta Tekien, +Anna Budzik, +Marianna i Jan Osiecki,
+Bronis³aw Zych, +Stefan i Stanis³awa Karaº,
+Julia Szewczyk, +Franciszek, Teresa i Tadeusz Meres,
O b³ogos³awieñstwo Boýe i opiekê Matki Boýej z okazji
60-tych urodzin dla Tadeusza
+denotes deceased, SI - denotes special intention
MASS INTENTION BOOK FOR 2015 WILL OPEN
AFTER EASTER, STARTING IN MAY
“The extermination of millions of preborn children, in the name
of the fight against poverty, actually constitutes the destruction
of the poorest of all human beings.” - Pope Benedict XVI
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading - All who believed were devoted to the
teachings of the apostles, the communal life, the breaking
of the bread, and prayer (Acts 2:42-47).
Psalm - Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is
everlasting (Psalm 118).
Second Reading - God has given us an undiminished
inheritance, safeguarded for us in heaven (1 Peter 1:3-9).
Gospel - The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and
the Spirit. The absent Thomas doubts (John 20:19-31).
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Parish Calendar for this week
Sunday April 27th Blood Pressure Screening - after 8:00am and 10:00am
Mass - library in the back of church
 Religious Education - 9:15am - school & gym
 Divine Mercy Prayer Service - 3:00pm - Church
 6/7 Boys 7 on 7 - 7:00pm - gym
Monday April 28th Classes Resume
 Children’s Choir - 3:10pm - Church
Tuesday April 29th 8th grade Graduation Retreat with Fr. Terry - 8:30am
 Track Practice - 3:00pm - gym
 Boy Scouts - 6:30pm - St. Joseph the Worker
Wednesday April 30th Battle of the Books
 Progress Reports go home
 First Reconciliation for School - 12:30pm - Church
 Eucharistic Adoration - Church - 1:00pm - 5:45pm - Benediction at 5:30pm
 First Reconciliation for Religious Education - 6:30pm Church
Thursday May 1st All Out Crazy Wear Day - school
 Al-Anon meeting - 9:30am – 11:00am - St. Joseph the
Worker, Queen of Peace
 Ronald McDonald Presentation - 10:00am
 Leisure Club meeting - 11:30am - Queen of Peace
 Track Practice - 3:00pm - gym
 First Communion Practice - 6:30pm - Church
 Block Party Meeting - 7:00pm
Friday May 2nd School’s Mother’s Day Mass - 8:30am - Church
 Girl Scouts Brownies - 3:00pm - St. Joseph the Worker
Saturday May 3rd General Anders Polish Language School - 9:00am 12:30pm - School, Queen of Peace, St. Joseph the Worker,
Parish Office Dining Room, Cenacle
 First Communion photos Leyden & Falcon Halls
 First Communion - 11:00am - Church
 Women’s Council mother/daughter brunch set-up - 4:00pm
- Leyden Hall
Sunday May 4th May Crowning & Family Mass - 10:00am
 Women’s Council mother/daughter Brunch - 7:00am 3:00pm - Ledyden Hall
 Religious Education - 9:15am - gym & school
 6/7 Boys 7 on 7 - 7:00pm - gym
Chicago 950AM,
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Women’s Council News
Mother/Daughter Mass & Brunch is May 4th
after the 10 am Mass. In order to accommodate everyone please RSVP Maribeth @
773-266-3831 by April 30th.
SAVE THE DATE: Rummage Sale is June 27th 28th 29th.
Donations will begin being accepted on June 16th. Drop off
items in Leyden Hall.
Weekly Collections:
The Feast of Divine Mercy
April 27, 2014
The Divine Mercy Novena begins on Good
Friday. The Lord specifically asked that it be
recited as a Novena, especially on the nine days
before the Feast of Divine Mercy. He promised,
“By this Novena (of Chaplets) I will grant every possible grace
to souls” (796). The Novena prayer is available at the entrances
of the Church. The Divine Mercy Prayer Service takes place
this Sunday at 3:00pm in church.
Nowenna Miłosierdzia Bożego - W sierpniu 1937 roku, Pan
Jezus kazał siostrze Faustynie zapisać tę Nowennę, polecając
odprawianie jej przed Świętem Miłosierdzia, począwszy od
Wielkiego Piątku. Obiecał, "W tej nowennie udzielę
duszom wszelkich łask" (Dz. 796). Nowenna jest dostępna przy
wejściach do kościoła. Naboźeństwo do Mikosierdzia Bozego
odbędzie się o godz 3:00pm w kościele.
Weekly Contributions:
April 13, 2014
Total Collection…....…...............................................$7,348.50
Maintenance Fund……………………………...........$365.00
School Fund……………………………..……..…….$0.00
Children’s envelopes...………………………………$4.58
Parking Lot Fund…………………………………….$110.00
Sharing Parish……………………………..................$70.00
April 20th, 2014
The chart above shows the weekly detail and trends behind
the St. Thecla offertory collections for the month of March.
A comparison to last year and to the fiscal year 2013 – 2014
budget is also shown. Monthly electronic giving (ParishPay)
has been spread equally over each week of the month and is
included in the weekly totals above.
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We are $22,508 short of the weekly collections budget
fiscal year-to-date
Year-to-date weekly collections are running $9,826
lower than last year
A note from the Finance Council
So far this fiscal year, the Sunday Weekly collections, Holy
Day collections and the Christmas collection have all fallen
short of the budgets that we established. In addition, it’s
disappointing that - in total, these collections are running
lower than last fiscal year.
We need to maintain the momentum of the great financial
progress we made in the last fiscal year. Have you missed a
donation that you can catch up on? Are you able to increase
your Sunday contribution this year if you haven’t done so
already? Thank you for giving this your consideration.
We are thankful for your continued generosity - and we
appreciate your active support for this gift of our parish!
Regular envelopes…....…..........................................$8,551.00
Children’s envelopes...……………………………...$27.05
Easter (to date)……………………………………...$16,005.00
Holy Thursday………………………………………$1,015.00
Good Friday Holy Land…………………………….$1,074.00
Easter Flowers………………………………………$73.00
Maintenance Fund……………………………..........$87.00
Parking Lot Fund……………………………………$49.00
Sharing Parish…………………………….................$12.00
Thank you for your generosity on Easter Sunday!
Your care for our parish is a testimony to your faith in our Lord.
Have you considered signing up for Automated Giving?
Visit www.parishpay.com or by calling 1-866-parish-1.
Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday 1:00pm to 5:45pm with
Benediction at 5:45pm
Please notice the change in the time for Adoration. Our 2nd
graders will receive their 1st Confession on Wednesday; and
their 1st Holy Communion next Saturday. Please keep them
in your prayers.
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Easter Flower Offering
Miss Carmen L. Grau
Ms. Eleanora Kulm
Mrs. Helen Fischer
Mrs. Lottie Niekrasz
 E. & W. Niekrasz Family
 S. Iwan Family
 H. Mazikowski Family
Mrs. Wanda Zbikowski
 Edmund A. Zbikowski
 Walendziewicz Family
 Nalewajko Family
 Henry Zbikowski Family
Mrs. Catherine Neumann
Patricia Micucci
Mr. & Mrs. Jozef Wojcik
Mr. & Mrs. Grzegorz Wasilik
Helena Koziol
Mrs. Arlene Dusenbery
 Dusenbery Darold
 Majka Family
Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Wuthrich
 Mary Beth Helbig
 Lillian and Vincent Murphy
 Marie Widlund
 Walter Wuthrich
 Ellen and Bob Gorlewicz
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Colello
 Evelyn Zawada
 Lucille Colello
 Jeannette Grandolfo
 Irene Truchel
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Prestine
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Matrin
 Jessica Martin
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Horn
 Marie Horn
 Rose Marie Taft
 William Horn
 Salvatore Galluzzo
Mr. John Caponi
 John J. and Carmella Caponi
 Rosemary and Michael Ucci
Mr. & Mrs. Marian Pekala
Mr. and Mrs. James Thorpe
 Walter and Tessie Hebda
Mr. Stanley Surawski
 Irene Zych
 Tadeusz, Irena Surawski
 Victoria, Robert Johnson
 Suzanne Johnson
Mrs. Elizabeth Mack
Mrs. Rita Rattin
 Luciano Rattin
Mrs. Mary Ann Nickels
 Richard Nickels
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Miss Joan Ptak
 John & Helen Ptak
 Rita & Michael Abbinanti
 Joseph & Sophie Waclawski
 Stanley & Catherine Ptak
Mr. Victor Feliciano
 Crispina S. Feliciano
Mrs. Theresa Sawa
 Ted J. Sawa
 The Jezierski Family
Miss Rosemarie Wolski
 Emilia & Edwin Wolski
Mrs. Lucille Wujcik, Anne Wujcik
 Michael Wujcik
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Zychowski
 Tess Zychowski
 Ignatius and Lorraine Wawrzaszek
Miss Eleanor Masiarz
Mrs. Barbara Ryan
 Larry Ryan
 Mr. & Mrs. James Balthazar
 Mr. & Mrs. William Ryan
 Agnes Brace
Mr. Edward McGinniss
Mrs. Lillian Schreiman
 Walter Schreiman
Mrs. Patricia Fabrizio
Mr. & Mrs. William Puralewski
 Josephine Chmiel
 Mary Puralewski
Mrs. Nancy Haran
 Tom Haran
 Frank & Francine Halpin
 Susie O’Leary
Matthew Bollinger
Mrs. Cecilia Bragagnolo
 Ido Bragagnolo
Mr. & Mrs. Costel Macovei
Stella A. Beck
 Mrs. Amelia Gomez
 Many that are forgotten in the military
 Guadalupe Arechigan
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Sullivan
 Benvenuti Family
 Dorta Delgado Family
 Boue Family
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bekielewski
 Mary & Joseph Golubski
 Frank & Rose Bekielewski
 Lynn Bekielewski Lomax
 Georgian Jozwiak
Mrs. Mary Kay O’Leary
 Timothy O’Leary
 Joseph O’Leary
 Mary Kay Keane
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D’Andrea
 D’Andrea - Ferro Family
Mr. & Mrs. Don Bohdanyk
 Henryka Waskowski
 Maria & Joseph Bohdanyk
Mr. & Mrs. David Dempsey
 The Poor Souls
 Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Demspey
 Josephine Brownfield
Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Hanley
 Jerome & Sonia Hanley
 Bruno & Sara Demaertelaere
Susan R. DeLorenzo
 Frank Donatello
Mrs. Shirley Murphy
 Edward R. Murphy
 Maryellen Murphy Cooper
Marilyn A. Kapuscik
 Edward & Lottie Kapuscik
 Paul & Mary Wiencek
 Peter & Julia Kapuscik
 The entire Kapuscik Family
Mr. & Mrs. George Stasinos
 Kabosky Family
 Stasinos Family
Mr. and Mrs. David Schimpf
Mr. & Mrs. Slawomir Zawadzki
 Zofia Bogacz
Ms. Paula Bernacki
 Tom Bernacki & Deceased Members
Bernacki Family
 Deceased Members Stermer Family
 Jim Spirek
 Joe Mylnarski
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kernan
 Kernan & Murphy Families
Mrs. Catherine Vedner
Mrs. Ingeborg Soens
Mr. and Mrs. Brigido B. Pingad
Easter Flower Offering
Mr. & Mrs. Wies³aw Przybys³awski
 Kazimiera, Stefan Szmaj
 Genowefa, Józef Przybys³awski
 Teodora, Marceli, Jan, Edmund Stróýyk
 Józefa, Jan, Janina, Anna Kijak
Mr. and Mrs. Marek Wêglarczyk
Ewelina Duda
Mrs. Wanda Michalak
Mr. & Mrs. Józef Skowron
Mrs. Teodozja Kotas
Mr. and Mrs. Stanis³aw Zajàc
 Mary Zajàc
 Aniela, Paul Yarmolenko
 Kazimiera, Stefan Szmaj
 Teodora, Marceli, Jan, Józefa, Edmund Stróýyk
 Genowefa, Józef Przybys³awski
Mrs. Josephine Grela
 Jan, Aniela Mateja
 Chester Grela
 Józef Kad³ub
 Jan, Antonina Stafira
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Sendlak
 Edward Sendlak
 Stanis³awa Sendlak
 Tadeusz Dudek
 Urszula Doliñska
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gadomski
 Jan Wójcik
 Edmund Terlikowski
 Barbara Karaº
 Andrzej Ko³odziejczak
Mr. and Mrs. Józef G³adysz
Mr. and Mrs. Jan Wêglarczyk
 Deceased members of the Wêglarczyk Family
 Deceased members of the Luberda Family
Mr. & Mrs. Jan Jasien
Mrs. Halina Sadkowska
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Skura
 Maria & Stanis³aw Skura
 Maria & Stanis³aw Rebacz
 Józef Dàbek
 Irena & Chester Kramarz
Mrs. Pelagia Mietek
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Grela
 Magdalena B³êka
 Andrzej B³êka
 Aleksandra Grela
 Jan Grela
Mr. & Mrs. Józef Penar
Albina Humanicki
 Sophie Ligeza
 Florence Kontek
 Stanis³aw & Stanis³awa Ligeza
Mrs. Joan Karas
 Hank Karas
 Felix and Harriett Karas
 John and Florence Pepsnik
 Donald Pepsnik
Mrs. Charmaine Geis
 David and Mildred Geis
 Paul and Rose Koegel
 Clarence and Emily Hailmann
 George and Ann Paczkowski
Mr. & Mrs. Stan Niedzwiecki
 Hipolit Adamski
 Cpl. Christopher E. Zimny,
U.S.M.C.
 Emilia Niedzwiecka
 Gregory Niedzwiecki
Gary Swierad
 Barbara Alger
 Robert and Dorothy Moore
 Ted and Beverly Swierad
 Orin Cassata
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cwik
 Lillian Cwik
 Joseph Cwik
 Edith Tousley
Mr. John Gregorio
Mr. Richard Bukowski
 The Bukowski Family
 Gerhard Martens
Mrs. Olga Serafin
 Edward L. Serafin
 Makarski Family
Mr. John Haley
 Victoria A. Haley
Mr. & Mrs. John Edens
 Nick & Ruth Kob
Mrs. Mildred Lewan
 Karen Ann Lewan
 Casimir & Monica Jablonski
 Eugene Young
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mader
 Mader Family
 Richter Family
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bryant
 Robert & Agnes Bryant
 Robert Comiskey
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Arnold
 Alex Griffin
 Jeff Arnold
 Rick Green
 Cathleen Russo
Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Lam
 Rosemary Kwok
 Maria Lam
 S.C. Lam
 C.S. Chu
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Palmert
 Joseph & Wanda Krozel
Mrs. Mary Sieka
 Stanley Sieka
Mrs. Frances Golembieski
 Golembieski Hoffman Family
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Mangler
 Walter & Helen Migdal
 Elaine Carbone
 Peter & Ethel Manglaras
 Geraldine Migdal
Mary Lopeman
 Anna Kusibab
Miss Virginia Swierczynski
 Anthony & Frances Swierczynski
 and son Henry
Mrs. Frank L. Gazdik
 Gazdik & Palinkas Families
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Centnarowicz
 Family & Friends
Mrs. Wanda Marshall
 John L. Marshall
 Katherine Burgiel
 Victoria Kaval
Mrs. W. Borghi
 Angelo Borghi
 Patrick O’Brien
 Kate & Dennis Frowley
 Doreen, Cathy & Mike Conoboy
Mr. & Mrs. John L. Nelson
 Ruth Sahs
 James Noble
 Michael Svois
Mr. and Mrs. Bogdan Krupa
 Jan & Felicja Krupa
 Casey & Maria Kinel
 John Kinel
 Anthony Kilarowski
Mr. Joe Fazio
 Ann Fazio
 Nunzio Fazio
 Sam Fazio
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rudny
 Natalia & Wies³aw Szczêsny
 Piotr Ýurek
 Emilia, Jan, Józef Dul
 Jadwiga Pachlita
Susan Baird
 Bill & Dixie Rickert
 Chief Ray Rickert CFD
Ms. Rose Ligeza
 Genevieve Ligeza
 Marion Ligeza
Joyce Garb, Barbara Garb
 Garb Family
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Easter Flower Offering continued
Mr. and Mrs. John Pappone
 Ann Tasso
 Carmella Pappone
Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Cottini
 Deceased members of Cottini
& Mahoney Families
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lonquist
 Marie Rita Schwarz
 Bertel Lonquist
Mrs. Mary Dugan
 William & David Dugan
 Mulqueen Family
 Viola & Bill Dugan
 Paul Laurence
Mr. Chester Barabas
Mrs. Joanna Boksa
Jadwiga Wasilik
Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Tomeczko
 Michael J. Tomeczko
Mrs. Ann Donatello
 Frank Donatello
Mrs. Charlotte Bartkowicz
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Plaza
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Przybyslawski
Mr. and Mrs. Gino Belcaster
 John & Clara Nowak
 Nick & Mary Belcaster
 The Orzechowski Family
 Julius Belcaster
 Judy DeGrazia
 Ted Wendell
Mrs. Stephanie Hill
 George R, Hill
 George & Mary Hill
 Joseph, Stefania & Edward Kania
 Leonard & Josephine Quick
 Chester & Joan Kowalczyk
 Fran Zehner
Mr. Robert Pistorio
Mrs. Catherine McLoughlin
 Luke John McLoughlin
 Shamus Keogh
Mrs. Mary Borner
 Jack Borner
Mr. John Corcoran
Maria P. Arevalo
Mr. and Mrs. Miroslaw Mastela
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-9; Jn 3:1-8
Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15
Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21
Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36,
or, for the memorial, Gn 1:26 — 2:3 or
Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24;
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Mrs. Edwina Skolmoski
 Mary Cyza
 Walter Cyza
 Walter Skolmoski
 Ron Skolmoski
Mr. & Mrs. Kris Gielniewski
 Wac³awa & Wac³aw Gielniewski
 Helena Szczechowicz
 Józef Szczepanik
 Stanis³aw Szwarc
 Janina & Jan Warzel
Theresa Krajewski, Lottie Krajewski
 John, Sally, Irene, Jan, Walter Krajewski
 Frank, Henrietta, Dolores, Eugene Krajewski
 Matt Mary Rycho
 Kay Edward Draus
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Wisniewski
 John & Emma Wisniewski
Mr. and Mrs. Wieslawa Zurek
 Ignacy Piotrowicz
Mr. and Mrs. Jacek Kutek
Mr. and Mrs. Bartholome Makowski
We will include more donors in the next bulletin
Ps 90:2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58
Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15
1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14
Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11;
1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35
St. Thecla Middle School News - Language Arts
6th GradeThe sixth grade class has been studying figurative language. They have familiarized themselves with terms such as alliteration, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, personification, metaphor, and simile. The students created their own songs and dance moves to define these
terms and demonstrate examples of each. We had a lot of fun enjoying the musical styles presented. We then began
applying our
knowledge of figurative language to interpreting poetry. The sixth graders can now identify these literary devices, and are beginning
to understand their purpose. This unit will conclude with students writing a story in which they apply all of their figurative language
knowledge.
7th GradeThe seventh grade class is diving into Shakespeare. We began our unit by reading A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The students enjoyed reading this humorous tale of love, magical fairies, and foolish behavior. We then watched a film version of the play. Students
are currently working on writing a compare and contrast essay to discuss the similarities and differences between the play and the
film. Coming up soon, students will be acting out scenes from the play. Later, we will read Romeo and Juliet, and the students will
write another essay. This time they will compare and contrast Romeo and Juliet to A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
8th GradeThe eighth grade class has just finished their poetry unit. The students have been working hard to analyze and interpret the overall
mood and theme of various poems along with many other literary devices. They worked to create a poem anthology. For this project,
students chose a number of poems that interested them. They interpreted the meaning of each poem and identified many literary
devices. The students also included a short biography of each poet. They wrote a short explanation of why they chose each poem and
what it meant to them. This class is now studying a Shakespeare unit as well.
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Special Pro-Life Pilgrimage
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Year of Strong Catholic Parents/Rok Formacji Rodzicow
A lot of the suffering I have known
has come from failing to practice acceptance.
Acceptance is neither resignation nor throwing
in the towel. It is not a passive stance.
Instead, it is taking the irrefutable step of
saying yes to what is, rather than wishing for
something else. Once we say yes to life on
life’s terms, we give ourselves the power to
choose our response and allow God enough room to act in the
situation. Let us pray: “God, I know that this situation is
difficult and disheartening. But I will not lose hope.
I will rise to this challenge, knowing that even my smallest
efforts will be outmatched by your desire for my well-being.
Help me accept what is, so that I will be open to discovering
with you what will be.” - Tom McGrath
If you know someone who has lost a child or
grandchild to abortion, or was in any way
responsible for an abortion, and now suffers from
remorse or sadness or simply doubts that God can
ever forgive them, please let your friend know about
the Church’s post-abortion ministry, called
Project Rachel. More information can be found at
www.hopeafterabortion.com or by calling 1-888-456-HOPE.
April 27 – “What society would continue if it declared that it is
the right of citizens to kill innocent persons by majority [vote]?
In the best scenario it would be converted into a tyranny,
against which upright persons would have to react, according to
this advice by Gandhi: ‘As soon as one understands that
obeying unjust laws is contrary to his dignity as a man, no
tyranny can dominate him.’” - Most Reverend Francisco Gil
Hellin
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Źródłem wielu cierpień, jakie znam
jest brak stosowania akceptacji.
Akceptacja nie jest ani rezygnacją,
ani poddaniem się.
Nie jest przyjęciem pasywności.
Przeciwnie, jest ona podjęciem koniecznego
kroku, powiedzeniem „tak” temu, co jest,
niż raczej pobożnym życzeniem sobie
czegoś innego. Kiedy powiemy życiu „tak”, na zasadach
ustalonych przez życie, przydamy samym sobie siły wybierania
naszej odpowiedzi i damy Bogu wystarczająco dużo przestrzeni
do działania w konkretnej sytuacji. Módlmy się słowami: „Boże
wiem, że ta sytuacja jest trudna i niewesoła. Jednak nie utracę
nadziei. Stanę na wysokości tego wyzwania pamiętając, że
nawet mój najmniejszy wysiłek będzie przewyższony Twoim
pragnieniem mojego dobra. Pomóż mi zaakceptować to, co jest,
tak abym był otwarty na odkrywania tego, co będzie”.
- Tom McGrath
Contact Us…
Option Line is a 24/7 Call center for those experiencing needing
help finding a Pregnancy Help Center in their area.
Phone: 800-712-HELP (4357)
Keep in mind. . .
Prayer List, US Military
United States Air Force:
SrA Michael J. Archam,
A1C Heather Bosh,
SrA Nicole Coreil
A1C Scott Frisco
A1C Shane Garrison,
SSgt. Adam Krey,
Lt. Andrew May,
2ndLt. Peter A. Schroeder,
SSgt. James E. Stay
SSgt. Sentara Stay
SSgt. Matt Tredwell
United States Army:
MAJ. Terence W. Bacon,
SGT. Sean Doherty,
SGT. Rachel Hall,
CPT. Gina Marie Healy,
CPT. Michael J. Kaye,
SGT. Robert Lach,
CPT. Jared Lampe,
WO. Steven Larmay,
SPC. Thomas J. Lyons III,
PFC. Raymond Rau,
SPC Thomas Rohl,
1LT. Michael Spiwak
United States Marines:
LCpl. Philip E. Blais,
2ndLt. Kevin Bowler,
PFC Michael T. Brennan,
Pvt. James Dinela,
LCpl. Kyle Elmer,
SSgt. Benjamin Juhasz,
LCpl. Nathaniel J. Juncer,
Maj. Michael C. Mroszczak,
Cpl. Brian Pasterczyk,
Capt. Craig V. Platt,
LCpl. Jose Rivera,
MSgt. Richard L. Sroka,
SSgt. James E. Stonehouse
United States Navy:
SN E-3 Joseph J. Daly
CAPT. Steven Stancy
We keep those who are serving in the military in our prayers. Please print the name of your loved one and drop it in the collection
basket or return it to the Parish Office. Their names will remain on the list until you notify us of their return. Also notify us if their
rank changes.
Sick List - We pray for all those in nursing homes, homebound or who require extended care and those who care for them: Help us
with the responsibility of keeping the sick list up to date and accurate. Please call the office when the status of someone’s health
changes.
Joseph Augustin
Charlotte Bartkowicz
Frank Bednarczyk
Frank Bednarz
Gino Belcaster
Christina Bennett
Rosemary Besyk
David Bergthal
Stella Bieniek
Frank Bieniek
Robert Blachowiak
Franciszek Bosak
Marian Brown
Laurence Brueck
Krzysztof Bylica
Isabel Cappellectta
Herlinda Castellanos
Eileen Cobb
Eileen Conway
Susan Christ
Mike Curtin
John Dooley
Sophie Dembek
Donald Edsey
Kenneth Ellinger
Genevieve Erazmus
Kristen Formanski
Nicolette Garrigan
Frank Gibbons
Joan Giuntoli
Ann Gosciniak
Ireta Gross
Lenore Grow
Patrick Hall
Gerald Halvey
Dorothy Hennessey
Frank Herbig
Gerald Halvey
Teresa Jozefczak
Joseph Kaye
Tommy Kernan
Michael Kielbasa
Beverly Kisiel
Rita Koch
Mary Kozlowski
Tillie Kroll
Stephanie Krupa
Mary Lou Kuszynski
Sophie Lally
Maria Laskowski
Mary Lavalle
Arlene Lewandowski
Elizabeth Link
Joan Lomasney
Martin McCaffrey
Edward McGinniss
Eileen McGovern
Martha McHugh
Lorraine McMahon
Edward McManis
Dolores Mick
Imleda Mizones
Lillian Morris
Katharina Mueller
Kim Murphy
Julie Muza
Święty Michale Archaniele!
Wspomagaj nas w walce,
a przeciw niegodziwości i zasadzkom złego
ducha bądź naszą obroną.
Oby go Bóg pogromić raczył, pokornie o to prosimy,
a Ty, Wodzu niebieskich zastępów, szatana i inne złe
duchy, które na zgubę dusz ludzkich po tym świecie
krążą, mocą Bożą strąć do piekła. Amen.
Therese Neiman
Kathleen Numec
Danuta Okrzesik
John Orloff
Patricia O’Toole
Susan Peterson
Kevin Peterson
Giselle Piekarski
Estella Plaza
Caroline Plodzien
Thomas Podgorny
Roman Poniatowski
Raymond Prybil
Joe Pulizzano
Eileen F. Redding
Stephania Rosa
Virginia Rozmarynowski
Stanley Sadej
Nancy Samp
Anthony Sansone
Mary Sarlo
Peter Schroeder
Jean Siemianowski
Janina Sikora
Laura Smith
Janina Sroka
Helena Starzynska
Judith Wolff-Stenzel
Dorothy Struck
Helen Surdey
Dorothy Taylor
Janis Taylor
Patricia Timm
Carol Turchan
Cecilia Walega
Christine Wasowski
Mary Widelka
Anthony Wiorski
Irene Wlezien
Edward Wnek
Julia Wojtanowski
Paul Wyncott
Julia Zeler
Rose Zemba
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle. Be our defense against the
wickedness and snares of the devil. May God
rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O
Prince of the heavenly hosts, —by the power of
God—thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil
spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the
ruin of souls. Amen.
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General information
Baptisms:
How to Become a Catholic:
Please contact the Parish Office to arrange a Baptism.
Baptismal Prep Class:
Will be confirmed at time of Registration of the Baptism.
Marriages:
The Pastoral Guidelines for Marriage
Preparation for the Archdiocese of Chicago ask that a minimum
of 4 months be set aside for personal preparation for marriage.
Couples should refrain from setting a firm date or making any
other arrangements until after they have met with a parish priest
or deacon to discuss marriage plans. Please note that Weddings
do not take place during Lent.
Adults or teenagers interested in receiving the Sacraments of
Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, or Eucharist) or those who
are interested in the Catholic Faith should call the Parish Office
for more information about the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian
Initiation for Adults).
Homebound/Communion Visitations:
St. Thecla Church has several ministers of care who can
regularly take communion to those in need. Please call the
Parish Office to arrange for communion for yourself or
a homebound loved one.
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Save the date - May 31st !
We need the entire parish’s support and we’re requesting the following:
First, please make arrangements to attend, and bring friends, family neighbors………
it should be a great time to get out together! Get your event tickets and raffle tickets now! We can still use volunteers. There’s something for everyone: set‐up, running games for children and adults, security, bar‐tending, selling raffle tickets, food service, event coordination, security, clean‐up, and more! You also get a chance to meet and work with other parish members and families! We can use any donations or valuables that you think could support the event’s suc‐
cess. If you are able to part with some items that others might find appealing (tickets to sporting events, gift certificates, or other great items that you hap‐
pened to get 2 of….) For more information, please contact the event coordinator: Krissy Butler at 773‐
909‐6884 or email: krissyp283@yahoo.com or contact volunteer coordinator Gretchen Dietz at 773‐677‐0350 or email: gidget625@sbcglobal.net 12