Saint Raymond de Penafort - St. Raymond de Penafort Parish

Saint Raymond de Penafort
A Catholic Faith Community
Our Joyful Response to Living Stewardship
“Welcome.
24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Love.
Serve.”
SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
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EMMAUS WALK GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PADS MINISTRY
TRIVIA NIGHT - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
CPR/AED TRAINING - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4TH
Jaden Celine Angeles, child of James and Paula (Sabater)
Mia Karin Castronova, child of Michael and Julie (Datz)
Emerson Anne Barrett, child of William and Anne Preston Barrett
Carmella Clair Canady, child of Adrian and Rebecca (Como)
McKenna Scott Conner, child of Kevin and Beth (Wienckowski)
Colton Thomas Kramer, child of Travis and Melissa (Heslinga)
Through Our Alms We Touch the World
Search Inc. (www.search-inc.org) is a community-based non-profit organization whose mission is to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve their full potential, accept a valued role in their community and lead rich, rewarding lives. Search provides a wide range of flexible, personalized services and supports for persons with intellectual
and developmental disabilities. These include supported living arrangements, adult learning and employment programs,
as well as medical, behavioral, therapy and home-based services. Empowering the individuals they serve to participate
fully in their community is a core value at Search and the cornerstone of an active, fun and socially connected life.
Community Life Services are offered as part of Search's Supported Living, Adult Learning and Career Services programs. Community Life Services provide individuals with the choice of participating in a variety of social, cultural and
recreational experiences, as well as volunteer opportunities. Activities are planned around the interests and preferences
of each individual. A variety of community-based activities are offered every week, so individuals always have opportunities to explore the world outside their door
Search Inc.’s programs serve more than 600 people and their families at locations stretching from the southwest side of
Chicago to the northern suburbs of Waukegan and Mount Prospect. Search Inc. has provided hi-quality services and
supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 48 years. The following are a few of the
programs offered by Search Inc.
Search's one-of-a-kind Glidepath Curriculum offers a rich combination of subject areas and experiences designed to
appeal to a broad range of interests. Curriculum topics include creative arts, health and wellness, personal development,
sensory integration, work skills, internet literacy and skills for life. Opportunities for community integration are built into
the curriculum and connect community excursions back to classroom instruction. The Search No Boundaries Program
provides an innovative alternative to traditional adult day services through flexible community-based programs with a
focus on employment and community integration. No Boundaries takes place in the community where individuals access
resources, achieve personal goals and engage in a variety of work and volunteer experiences. Services and activities
support the desire to increase independence, self-confidence and self-esteem, while enhancing basic social and employment skills. Visibility Arts is a comprehensive visual arts program that offers a combination of group learning experiences and hands-on studio time, where individuals apply what they have learned. Activities provide a variety of opportunities for self-expression, creativity and achievement. Drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture are just some of the
creative mediums explored. The 7,000 square foot Visibility Arts program space includes fully equipped studio facilities
and a spacious gallery for exhibitions. Individuals in the program meet and learn from other local artists. They also enjoy
opportunities to show and sell their work in a variety of galleries and public venues.
All donations in the green Alms envelopes will be used by Search Inc. to provide services to the intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Chicago land area.
Emmaus Walk Grief Support Group
Emmaus Walk, an eight week support group for adults grieving the loss
of a loved one will begin on Monday, October 3rd at 7:00 pm in the Parish
Ministry Center and continue through Monday, November 28th. (Because
Halloween falls on a Monday, we won’t meet that evening to be home for
the ghosts and goblins at our door!)
Any adult grieving the recent or perhaps not so recent loss of a significant person in their lives—family member, partner, or friend –is welcome
to join us. During our time together various elements of the grief journey will be explored through education, discussion, and sharing in a safe
and confidential atmosphere.
Please contact Sr. Val, group facilitator, at 847-253-8699 x 143 or
Sr.Val@St-Raymond.org to register or with any questions or concerns.
Thank you!
FEEL NEEDED-FEEL WANTED-FEEL APPRECIATED
Volunteer now!
This is a listing of the ways the parishioners of St. Raymond
can make a difference in our school:
• Saints’ Scoop (the school newspaper) is looking for someone with a journalism background to
work in an advisory capacity with the student staff and computer teacher in putting out three
editions a year.
• Second grade is looking for volunteers to help with math rotations from 10:30-11:00 (all days of
the week are open).
• Third grade is in need of two volunteers to help out one Friday a month from 9:00-10:00 to play
math games with the students.
• The art teacher is hoping to find volunteers who will help her set up supplies for class and
clean up afterward.
• Preschool and first grade are looking for volunteers to read to their classes during story time.
• Library check out assistant needed.
• Individual classrooms are seeking people who have immigrated to the United States to share
their experiences with the students.
• Clerical assistance is needed with photocopying, collating, stapling booklets, etc.
To volunteer and be put in touch with the teacher contact Carol Semerau at (847) 394-8209 or
j.semerau@comcast.net ; Carol Blatnick at (847) 577-8228 or duller65@sbcglobal.net ; Suzanne
Moreno at (224) 587-2627 or sroeckell@ppgpc.com Please note that all volunteers need to be
Virtus trained and comply with the Archdiocese regulations for volunteers.
INTERESTED IN SINGING OR PLAYING
A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AT MASS?
Here are some of the many ways to get involved in the St. Raymond Music Ministry. There is a place for
you! Waiting for the call? Here it is!
Parish Choir
The Parish Choir supports the worshipping assembly weekly at the Sunday 11:15am liturgy, September through
May. It is also the main choir for Midnight Mass and Holy Week celebrations. Aside from the regularly planned
songs and responses, this choir presents a wide range of musical repertoire of varying styles and difficulty. Rehearsals of the Parish Choir take place in the church on Wednesday nights from 7:00-9:00pm, and on Sunday mornings before mass at 10:45am. Membership is open to all adults and high school teens who feel the call to serve God
and this faith community through sung praise and prayer. The Parish Choir will start rehearsals on Wednesday,
September 7th in the church. We will begin singing at mass on Sunday, September 18th.
Part-time Choir
The Part-time choir is open to all who are interested in praising God through singing and/or playing an instrument on
a once-a-month basis. The Part-time Choir ministers at the 9:30am liturgy normally on the second Sunday of every
month, unless otherwise noted. Rehearsals take place from 7-9pm on the Thursday night before the second Sunday of the month. September’s rehearsal and mass will be on Thursday, September 8th and Sunday, September
11th.
Instrumentalists
Many devoted instrumentalists volunteer their time and talent in service of the liturgy at St. Raymond. The Instrumentalists are responsible for much of the unique “sound” of our liturgies have become known for. Instrumentalists
can include rhythm section instruments such as guitar, bass, drums, and percussion as well as melody instruments
such as flute, clarinet, saxophone, violin, cello, etc… A moderate to high level of proficiency is required in order to
serve in this ministry, including the ability to read music and/or chord symbols.
Children’s Choir
The Children’s Choir is the mainstay of our popular first Sunday of the month Family Mass which takes place October through June at the 9:30am liturgy. The Children’s Choir is made up of boys and girls in grades two through six
and provides opportunity for developing musical skills and liturgical understanding through upbeat, spiritual music
and frequent participation at masses. The Children’s Choir will also sing for the Christmas Eve 2pm and Easter
Sunday 9:30am Family Masses. For those in grades 4-6, there will be opportunities to begin learning the fundamentals of cantoring through a mentoring process which will lead to real life experience at the cantor podium! Rehearsals of the Children’s Choir take place on designated Monday afternoon’s from 4-5pm in church. The first rehearsal
will be on Monday, September 12th.
Teen Choir
The Teen Choir is open to anyone in grades 7-12 (gals and guys!) and ministers on the 4th Sunday of the month at
the 9:30am liturgy during the school year. The group will learn and perform more advanced liturgical music repertoire in a variety of styles, with emphasis on four part harmony. They will also have opportunities for semi-regular
cantor/solo assignments during liturgies as the year progresses. The Teen Choir also sings for the Christmas Eve
4:00pm Mass. Rehearsals take place in the church from 4-5pm on the two Tuesdays before the 4th Sunday. The
first rehearsals for this group with be on Tuesday, September 13th and 20th and its first mass is on Sunday,
September 25th.
For further information about the Parish Choir, Part-time Choir, Cantors, Instrumentalists, and Teen Choir,
please email Brian Fife at b.fife@st-raymond.org or call at (847) 253-8600 x136.
For further information about the Children’s Choir,
please email Lucie Kreidler at luciekreidler@comcast.net or call at (847) 342-1975.
PLEASE NOTE: All adults (18 yrs or older) must complete Virtus Training and be compliant with all steps of Protecting God’s Children
within 3 months of participation in the music ministry.
“Could you not watch
one hour with me?"
(Matt 26:40)
We are so thankful for all the support of our revitalization of Eucharistic Adoration on Mondays!
For those of you who don't know, we have reopened our Chapel for Eucharistic Adoration on Mondays from 9:00 AM to
10:00 PM with the Blessed Sacrament exposed. Because Jesus Himself is really present and exposed in the monstrance (the Blessed Sacrament), out of respect we need at least 1 person to "watch" with Him, serving as a kind of
honor guard. Your Monday Holy Hour can be spent in many ways: reading the Bible, praying the rosary, contemplating the Stations of the Cross. You can reflect on God's goodness, thank God, praise Him, seek blessings, and ask for
forgiveness for those times you may have been lax in being a good Christian.
We have most of the hours filled but still need help covering the following times:
4-5 PM - 1 person
6 PM - 1 person
6-7 PM - 2 people
7-8 PM - 1 person
Saint Francis De Sales once remarked, “Each Christian needs half an hour of prayer each day, except when we are
busy; then we need an hour.” Experienced St. Raymond adorers will tell you that when you give God one Holy Hour of
your precious time a week, praying and listening to God's Voice, He mysteriously multiplies and t-r-a-n-s-f-o-r-m-s the
remaining hours in your day and week, offering graces that will change your life for the better. YOU CAN'T OUTGIVE
GOD!
Please prayerfully consider signing up for one of the above hours. You can also split the hour with a friend if that is
easier for you. This weekly commitment would be the same hour every Monday all year, except for Holidays (Labor
Day, etc.). Be assured that SUBSTITUTES ARE AVAILABLE when needed. Please visit our NEW WEBSITE below
or call to select your Holy Hour. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Kathy Nuelle at 847-2535812 or email her @ todd1025@att.net or Evelyn Mutzabaugh at 847-392-4554 or mutzyclan@yahoo.com.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers that contribute to the transformation of our parish!
http://adorationchapel.ivolunteer.com/adorationchapel
September Food Collection for Providence of God
A tradition for over 40 years, St. Raymond parishioners donate and deliver food to the POG every month. Daily,
POG distributes food to needy individuals and families working and living in the Pilsen neighborhood, on the Southwest side of Chicago.
Please bring your food items with you to Mass on Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18, and deposit
in the “FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY” collection bin located in the NARTHEX (the front entrance of the church). In the
month of August we had a record of over 100 Bags of food. Please thank our volunteers Sheila Paschelke, Tom Gibbons, Greg, Emily, Andy, Thomas, Caleigh McNally, Chris, Laura, Liam, Sean Gordon.
Please mark bags containing items that need to be refrigerated or frozen and inform an
usher if you have perishable items. Do not place them in the donation bin.
Items Requested
Butter / Cheese
Assorted Cold Cuts
Pasta Sauce
Fresh Produce
Frozen Vegetables
Canned Vegetable Canned Tuna
Canned Fruit
Canned and Dry Soup
Mashed Potatoes
Bread / Rolls
Pasta / Spaghetti
Oatmeal / Cereal
Dessert / Pie / Cake
Coffee / Creamer
Sugar / Flour
Juice / Koolaid
Cooking oil
Mayonnaise
Dishwashing Liquid
HAVE YOU THOUGH ABOUT GIVING BACK?
PADS is a ministry of St. Mark Lutheran Church. St. Raymond is a strong supporter of
PADS at St. Mark. The goal of the PADS shelter program is to provide hospitality, food,
and overnight shelter to the homeless between October 1 and
April 30. St.. Mark hosts PADS on Monday evenings. The site is staffed completely by
volunteers. We need volunteers to set up, be on site, prepare and serve food and to cleanup in the morning. This takes many hands. St. Raymond’s has provided many volunteers
for this site. We have been very thankful for all the time they have given and food they
have prepared. Would you consider helping us this year?
The following are areas that often need new volunteers.
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Staff the site: 6:30pm – 11:00pm, 11:00pm – 3:00am. 3:00am – 7:00am
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Donate and/or prepare and serve food,
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Cleanup on Tuesday morning (6:00pm – 7:15pm)
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Linnen pick up, 6:45 – 8:00
If you are interested or have questions please call or email me. I have a complete description of what each area does. There is a 1.5 hour orientation that you are asked to attend. It
is offered at many different times. This program is worthwhile and much appreciated by the
many people we host each Monday evening.
Maura Reschke
mreschke2732@wowway.com
NEW
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
HEART SAVER
Includes Compression Only CPR
SIGN UP NOW!!! All are Welcome
CLOW, Children's Liturgy of the Word,
is looking for Prayer Leaders to join our ministry.
In order to keep this vibrant ministry going strong in the
future for the children, we need to ask our adults to
share their talents. Many of our younger children attend
CLOW and find it to be very beneficial as they take a
look at the Sunday Scriptures, in a “kid-friendly” way that
they can understand. Please consider being part of this
wonderful ministry.
CLOW meets during the 9:30 mass two or three Sundays per month from mid-September through midMay. We explore the Sunday Readings and Gospel
with children ages 5-11 during the 9:30 mass. Handout
materials and training will be provided and you have the
opportunity to pair with someone until you feel comfortable teaching a classroom alone.
For more information contact, Joyce Ochab
773-203-7785 or ajochab@aol.com.
CPR/AED TRAINING
Call (847) 253-8555 or (847) 253-8600
Contact: Diane Geraghty ext. 193
Or Deacon John Lorbach ext. 160
When: Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Where: St. Raymond Community Room
What: Infant, Child and Adult CPR, Airway
Obstruction and Training on AED
Time: 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Presented by: The Mount Prospect
Fire Department
Offered free of charge—however, a donation to the
MPFD to further their CPR/AED program would be
greatly appreciated.
First come first served! Reserve your spot – Limited
space availability.
Thank you to the Mount Prospect Fire Department!
Welcome back to another fantastic, faith filled year of Religious Education!
The Catechists are so excited to meet their new students! Thank you for
being a vital part of this faith community!
“All Are Welcome”
Please know that everyone is invited to bring up
the gifts of bread and wine at mass …
that means a family of 6 or a family of 1
Please- simply let us know!
Name: ________________________________
Telephone Number: _____________________
Email: ________________________________
Preferred Date: ________Mass time: _______
Just drop in the offering basket, call or email us at
847-253-8600 x 145 or worsihpoffice@st-raymond.org.
THE FAMILY MASS MINISTRY
The Family Mass Ministry needs a Family Mass Coordinator. This Ministry provides a Sunday worship experience
that is engaging and involves parents and children alike.
Family Mass ministers help to facilitate the participation of
families at the 9:30 a.m. Mass on the first Sunday of each
month from October through June.
This ministry also coordinates the following special events:
the Christmas Eve Family Mass, the Stations of the Cross
reenactment for families on Good Friday, and the pet blessing on St. Francis’ feast day in October. Ministers rotate the
various events.
All adults are most welcome to join the Family Mass Ministry. Training is provided. Please contact Kymm Recht at
847-298-1162 or krecht01@yahoo.com.
FAITH • ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE • SERVICE
Last week we featured some of the new SAINTS that joined the St. Raymond School staff. We continue to
welcome three additional members to SRS that will enhance the SRS faculty. Ms. Lisette Wallin will teach
Spanish to the 6-8th grade students. Miss Gina Gagliano will teach the 4 & 5th grade students. We are also
very excited to welcome to the staff a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mrs. Lori Smithe.
Mrs. Lori Smithe—Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Lori Smithe graduated from Saint Mary’s College with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology
and Spanish. She obtained her Masters in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago
and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a specialization in schools. She lives in
Palatine, IL with her husband, Tomm, and her three children, Thomas, Emily, and
Molly. Lori has experience working with children from preschool through high school.
She believes in working together with parents, teachers and administrators to empower
students to develop positive coping skills and positive interactions with their peers. Lori
will work with our students in the classroom, in small groups or individually to help
them gain these important life skills and to provide social and emotional support.
Miss Gina Gagliano -4th/5th Grade Teacher
Gina is excited to join SRS this year! She graduated
from Illinois State University with
a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a minor in
Children’s Studies. This will be
her 5th year in education. Gina
also is a swim instructor with Chicago Swim School and a 200 hour
certified yoga instructor at
CorePower Yoga. She spent a lot
of her childhood in Mount
Prospect and graduated from
Prospect High School. Gina says,
“I am happy to be teaching back
in my hometown. I’m looking
forward to a great year!”
Ms. Wallin -Spanish Teacher
Sra. Wallin has been teaching Spanish and
English as a Second Language since 2008. She
has taught students in public and private schools
from grades Kindergarten-8th. She is also a
native Spanish speaker. Before becoming a
teacher, she worked in
the business world. She
has three children that
are in various stages of
their lives. Two are still
at home and one just
recently
graduated
college. In her free time,
Sra. Wallin enjoys
reading, dancing, and
hiking.
St. Raymond School also honored another NEW
SAINT last week in prayer services for the newly
canonized saint, Mother Theresa. Grades 4-8th grade
discussed why Saint Theresa of Calcutta’s works were
so important to our church and to the world. Students
prayed the rosary using handmade rosaries that were
donated by the St. Raymond Rosary makers.
Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one
ever come to you without leaving happier.
–Saint Theresa of Calcutta
Gathering of Women October 22, 2016
Bridget Sperduto
How Great Is Our God!
How the New Universe Story Can Stretch Our Understanding of God
All women are invited to join us for St. Raymond’s Gathering of Women on Saturday morning, October 22,
2016 for Mass, breakfast, good company and a wonderful speaker. We begin with Mass at 8:00 AM and
end at 11:00 AM.
We are the first generation of humans able to look into the night sky and see 13.7 billion years back
to our origins! We are the first generation of humans to know that we are made of stardust! We are the first
generation of humans to know from science what mystics and indigenous people have always known: WE
ARE ALL ONE. How might this new information provide insight into the God of the Universe, the God
“within,” the God who is closer to us than we might dare to imagine? Join us and allow the story of
creation to come alive and bring new theological understanding and meaning into your life.
Bridget Sperduto is Executive Director of “The Well Spirituality Center” sponsored by
the Congregation of St. Joseph in LaGrange Park, IL. She teaches, offers spiritual direction and facilitates retreats. Bridget is also a certified Reiki practitioner, prayer counselor and minister to the dying. She is a wife, mother of four, former Catholic school
teacher and an associate of the Congregation of St. Joseph.
Weaving story, scripture and theological insights with scientific concepts, Bridget will
invite us into the profound presence and mystery of God that permeates the entire
Universe. It should be an exciting morning, please plan on joining us.
Would You Like to Support the
Bereaved as a Funeral Sacristan?
Are You Being Called to the
Ministry of Care?
As you may know, our support for those at St. Raymond
who are grieving the loss of a loved one has different
components which come together to create our bereavement ministry. One of those important pieces is the ministry of Funeral Sacristan. We are currently in need of additional parishioners who would be willing to give about two
hours of their morning to serve as sacristan on a rotating
basis with our other sacristans when a funeral is celebrated here at St. Raymond. This ministry is gender friendly--both men and women can serve as funeral sacristans.
The only requirement is availability during the morning
hours since most of our funerals are celebrated at that
time. Training will be provided, including shadowing one of
our experienced sacristans to become acquainted with
this ministry.
We at St. Raymond are blessed to have over fifty men
and women who serve as Ministers of Care to visit our
parishioners at Northwest Community Hospital, and to
bring Communion to our homebound parishioners and to
the residents in skilled care at The Moorings and Church
Creek. The Ministry of Care is not limited to a certain age
group; young adults, those in their senior years, and
everyone in-between is welcome to consider this important ministry.
If you have been looking for a simple but important way to
serve St. Raymond and the bereaved among us that
doesn’t require a large time commitment, please consider
this invitation. Are you being called to this ministry? For
further information, please contact Sr. Val at 847-2538600 x 143 or at Sr.Val@St-Raymond.org. Thank you!
Are you being called to be a Minister of Care?
Archdiocesan training for new Ministers of Care will be
held on Saturday, October 8th and Saturday, October 15th
from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at St. James Parish in Arlington
Heights. Attendance at both sessions is required to be
commissioned and mandated as a Minister of Care for St.
Raymond.
If you would like to discuss the possibility of becoming a
Minister of Care, please contact Sr. Val at 847-253-8600
x 143 or at Sr.Val@St-Raymond.org no later than Monday, September 19th. Thank you!
Spread the News:
ALL ARE WELCOME IN THIS PLACE
Invite Your Friends to the RCIA
One of the hallmarks of the Catholic Church is that we are a people-on-mission. The Good News
(of God’s active, loving presence in our lives) is not ours to hoard. Rather, the Spirit of God compels us to share it! Therefore, we ask you, the Church of St. Raymond, to think of people you
know (a neighbor, a co-worker, a friend) who might be at a place in their lives where they are
searching for something “more.” We encourage you to reach out and invite these people to consider exploring the Catholic faith here at St. Raymond’s.
We have a wonderful group of parishioners who will accompany these men and women on a journey of exploring God’s call in their lives. For further information about the RCIA (Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults), please call or e-mail any one of these people: Dee Peppard, BVM. (847-2538600, x151, Sr.Dee@St-Raymond.org, or Ed Dowling (847-437-8343, eandjdow@aol.com, or Emily
McNally (847-372-3550, emilymcnally@comcast.net). Our regular meetings will begin on Monday,
September 12, 2016.
Linda signs Book of the Elect
with Mike and Jilli
These pictures are from the Rite of Sending for Election, when the
community of St. Raymond “sends” the catechumens (those who
will be baptized at the Easter Vigil) and the candidates (those who
are already baptized in another Christian denomination) to Holy
Name Cathedral for the Rite of Election. Each one signs the “Book
of the Elect” – which we bring with us to the cathedral the next
week. This year both Jevo and Linda, pictured above on the altar,
were catechumens.
Note: Dave Levene, a member of the RCIA Team has generously
taken pictures throughout the RCIA process.
Jevo signing Book of the Elect
with Marty and Sophia
A Response to the Gospel of Mercy
Jodi Hilton/For The Washington Post)
“Facing the tragedy of tens of thousands of refugees
— fleeing death by war and famine, and journeying towards the
hope of life — the Gospel calls, asking of us to be close to the
smallest and forsaken.” -Pope Francis
As Catholics, it is our mission to encourage our leaders and
elected officials to protect the dignity of every person, including
those seeking refuge. This September the global goals include:
increasing humanitarian aid by 30 percent, doubling the number of refugee resettlement opportunities, guaranteeing the
right to work for one million more refugees, and ensuring access to education for refugee children.
- USCCB Justice for Immigrants
ACTION: Join the Justice for Immigrants and send an electronic
postcard to the White House and Congress. Visit
www.JusticeforImmigrants.org or http://goo.gl/eZpUZ5
Office for Human Dignity & Solidarity
– Immigration Ministry
Elena Segura (312) 534-5333,
esegura@archchicago.org
MISS FOUNDATION—
Perinatal and Infant loss support group
2nd Thursday of each month 7 - 9 pm
Parish Ministry Center (PMC)
This is a peer support group for mothers and fathers that have lost
a child in pregnancy or shortly after birth. Any questions or to
RSVP (encouraged, but not necessary) please contact Jeannie
Jordan at 847-217-1548 or jeannie.jordan@missfoundation.org
or Julie Levandoski @ 708-280-5698 or
juie.levandoski@missfoundation.org
MINISTRY OF PRAISE
Volunteers in this ministry pray daily for the
needs of the community and the world.
Many in this ministry are homebound. The
goal of this ministry is to connect those
who are no longer physically able to join us for worship,
but can offer prayer for the community. They have meaningful gifts to offer through their service of prayer. A
monthly letter is sent asking the ministers to pray daily for
the intentions mentioned. If you know a homebound person who would like to be part of this ministry, please call
the PMC. Contact: Sr. Vale rie Kulbacki at 847-2538600 x143 / sr.val@st-raymond.org.
MOMS ROSARY GROUP - SEPTEMBER MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4TH AT 7PM IN THE PMC
The Moms’ Rosary group meets once a month in the
PMC. They pray the rosary for their adult children, their
intentions and concerns. New members are most welcome. For information contact Kathi Szott at either 847226-6369, or katsz928@yahoo.com.
Seamless Garment/
Respect Life Committee
As people who respect all life from conception to natural
death, we pray for those on death row scheduled for execution during the month of September. Let us also hold in
prayer their families, and most especially their victim’s
families.
9/14 Robert Mitchell Jennings Texas
9/19 Albert Johnson
Oklahoma (Stayed)
9/21 Kareem Jackson
Ohio (Reprieve Granted)
GRANDMOTHERS IN PRAYER
Grandmothers In Prayer is a ministry which
gives Grandmothers a special way to connect
with their grandchildren: by praying for them.
These women come together on two
Wednesdays every month (from 10:00 AM to
12:00 noon) to pray for their grandchildren, their schools
and teachers. For further information please call Donna
Czajka at (847) 228-6360.
MAC (MEN OF ACTION AND CONTEMPLATION)
MAC is a group of five or six men who commit themselves
to meeting twice a month for one hour to dialogue, support and encourage each other to live the Gospel message more fully in their daily lives. A resource book,
based on the daily scripture readings is used. Each daily
reflection contains a part of a scripture reading, a contemporary story, a question for one’s own life application and
a concluding thought for the day. Each man is asked to
find ten minutes each day to reflect and pray over the daily reflection. The men involved find that this experience
helps them in their daily lives. For more information
please contact Johnny Burnett at yibidee63@gmail.com
or 847-707-3360 or Sr. Dee at sr.dee@st-raymond.org or
847-253-8600 x 151.
WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY CIRCLES
Women’s Spirituality Circles are small groups of 8-18
women who gather once a month to nourish, reflect upon
and share their own spiritual lives. A resource book is
used, which enables the women to come to a deeper understanding of themselves and their own unique spirituality. Through reading, discussion and prayerful reflection,
the women experience a deeper prayer life and the invitation to share their gifts in service to God’s people. They
gather strength, insight and a sense of gratitude from one
another. Each group has a facilitator. For further information please contact Kathy Hemler at either 847-4271472 or chuck.kathy.hemler@comcast.net.
TUESDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN
SEPT. 13, 2016 – MAY 30, 2017
9:30 – 11:00 AM IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM
The Tuesday Morning Scripture Group is starting again
on September 13. We’ll continue studying and praying
the Gospel according to John. In many ways this Gospel
is very different than that of Matthew, Mark or Luke -- and
consequently it has been called a “maverick gospel.” It
has also been called a “spiritual gospel.” Because it has
such a unique “take” on the Jesus tradition, you and I are
invited to encounter the text in a very different way.
John is quite clear in telling us the purpose of this gospel:
it is written “that you may believe … and that believing
you may have life in (Jesus’) name.”
We gather each week to read, study and pray the scriptures, and as we do so, we pay attention to the many
ways it affirms and challenges us today. The message of
scripture is enduring and forever new. Please consider
joining us. We always welcome new members – both
women and men! If you have any questions please contact S. Dee Peppard at 847 / 253-8600 (x151) or
Sr.Dee@St-Raymond.org.
ST. RAYMOND ROSARY MAKERS
200,000 ROSARIES IN 20 YEARS!
Founded by Rose Urban, this ministry has grown
to over 30 members of all ages, who have lovingly hand made and distributed over 200,000
rosaries free of charge to local ministries and mission
fields worldwide. These "Gospels on a string" have been
shipped all across America, as well as to: Belize, Brazil,
China, Haiti, Honduras, India, Ireland, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Kenya, Latvia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan,
The Philippines, Uganda, and Vietnam.
ROSARY MAKERS GROUP annually teaches our 5thGrade Religious Education classes how to make rosaries.
Free materials and rosary-making instructions have been
given to residents of Oakton Pavilion, St. Joseph's Home,
and now The Moorings. Our Eucharistic Adoration Chapel has been supplied with over 9,000 rosaries.
ROSARY MAKERS GROUP meets on Tuesdays from 1 3 pm year round in our Community Room. In addition,
many members choose to make rosaries at home in their
spare time. If you wish to participate in this artistically
creative and spiritually fulfilling ministry, which enables
the global poor to pray for peace, please contact Evelyn
Mutzabaugh @ mutzyclan@yahoo.com or 847-392-4554.
THE LEGION OF MARY
We invite you to join the Legion of Mary every Monday at
6:30p, in the PMC conference room. The Legion of Mary
was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1921 and it is on of the
largest worldwide lay Catholic organizations. The Legion
has had the approbation of all of the popes since 1933.
The object of the Legion is the Glory of God through the
holiness of its members. For more information please
email mariloren@gmail.com.
MEN’S SATURDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE GROUP
For over 25 years, the “Men’s Saturday Morning Scripture Group” have been meeting at 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
in Coggins Hall, to read, study and pray the scriptures.
Through this process we have become good friends.
Each week we share the joys and challenges we shared
with those we encountered during the week. All are welcome and we deeply appreciate that we are joined together in our spiritual journey of life.
Through the years we have had the chance to put our
faith into action by supporting the homeless, building an
orphanage in Bangladesh, caring for the elderly, helping
and assisting widows and the unemployed. We are serving and have also served in many ministries at St. Raymond. Our reach is endless. The men of the “Lower
Room” know that with Him, in Him and through Him we
can do wonders.
When Peter and Andrew asked Jesus “Where do you
live?” … the response was “Come and See!” New members are always welcome.
Interested?
Call Ben
Todesco at 847-392-6715. You’ll be glad you did!
ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS (ACOA)
WEEKLY MEETINGS MONDAY AT 7:30 PM
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) is a Twelve Step
group designed especially for those wanting to heal from
childhood wounds that were often inflicted by wellmeaning but equally wounded parents. This meeting is
not just for people with alcoholic parents; any one that
comes from a dysfunctional family is welcome to attend.
Based on following the Twelve Step model of Alcoholics
Anonymous (A/A), ACOA is a spiritually centered support
group that gives participants practical tools to successfully work through these Adult Children issues.
Come join our extended family on MONDAY evenings
beginning AUGUST 1, from 7:30 -9:00 p.m. at the St.
Raymond's PMC in Coggins Hall. For more information
about this meeting, please contact Dan L. at 847-2594645 or via email at dlapinski@hotmail.com.
KEEP COMING BACK. IT WORKS WHEN YOU WORK IT.
THE AFGHAN MAKERS GROUP
All women, young and not-so-young, are invited to join
the Afghan Group on the 1st and 3rd Mondays each
month in the Parish Ministry Center from 9:00 a.m. to
Noon. If you like to knit or crochet (or would like to learn),
come join us. Yarn is provided. While we are using our
hands to create items for the needy, we also enjoy each
other's company. This is a wonderful ministry of caring
and sharing. WON'T YOU CONSIDER JOINING
US? Please call Barbara Klett at (847)255-3147 or just
come to the Parish Ministry Center on the dates and
times listed above. Donations of yarn are welcome!
Please bring your donation to the Parish Ministry Office.
SCRIP PROGRAM NEWS
St. Raymond’s Scrip Program continues as a parish fund raiser. Cards are available for purchase and order at the PMC, after masses and on-line at www.shopwithscrip.com.
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Our inventory of cards will be smaller. We will continue to have plenty of the most popular vendors’
cards on hand and we can order just about any card that you would like. Please see the revised
order form in this bulletin for the cards we will have in inventory and a partial list cards available to
order. Orders placed by 10 am Monday will be available for pick up after 1 pm on Wednesday. To
guarantee your cards will be available on Sunday place an order or create a standing order.
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If you are currently using a credit card to pay for your scrip purchase please consider paying with a
check, cash or setting up direct debit. St. Raymond incurs a fee for every credit card transaction.
The average fee for a credit card purchase is 2.5% of the total purchase.
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Volunteers are needed every week to sell cards after Saturday and Sunday masses. We have a
dedicated group of volunteers but we are in need of more. Volunteer sign up is through ivolunteer
on the parish website. Please call the PMC at 847-253-8600 if you are able to help.
If you are not participating in the program, start today! St. Raymond earns a rebate on every card purchased. Thank you for your continued support of the St. Raymond Scrip Program.
FREE FLU SHOTS
Catholic Charities
1717 Rand Road,
Des Plaines
Wednesday, September 14 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Thursday, September 15 from 2 to 6 p.m.
No appointment necessary.
Thank you to Walgreens!
ESCORTED TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES NORTHWEST
(ETSNW) is a service available to those 60 and over in
our community who are in need of rides to medical and
dental appointments. It is a multi denominational outreach to the elderly. IF you are in need of such assistance, or if you would like to volunteer to serve seniors in
our community as a part of this outreach team, please
call Vicki at 847-222-9227.
ST. RAYMOND PARISH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OUTREACH
AWARENESS-SERVICES-PREVENTION
AWARENESS
Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior. It is used to exert power and control over another person. It is found in the
context of a dating, family or household relationship.
Questions to ask:
Does your partner isolate you from family and friends?
Are you being physically, psychologically, economically or sexually abused?
Is your partner attempting to destroy your self-esteem and self-confidence?
Domestic violence victims often report:
“I didn’t know it was abuse.”, “I thought I could fix it.”, “I didn’t tell anyone.”
These are traps that keep people bound.
Domestic violence. Dating Violence. No Excuse
You are loved and you are not alone.
SERVICES
GET HELP! IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 911.
For individual or group counseling, please contact Teresa Gielczynski LCSW, ICDVP
at Barrington Youth and Family Sevices 847-381-0345 ext 14 or teresa.gielczynskibyfs@outlook.com.
Help is also available from: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) and/or www.ndvh.org
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE(4673) and Wings Housing/Emergency Shelter: 847-221-5680
PREVENTION
Healthy Relationship Characteristics
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Trust
Mutual respect
Good communication/open and honest
communication
Partners work together to make decisions.
Belief in nonviolent conflict resolution/anger
control
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Ability to negotiate and adjust to stress
Belief in partner’s right to autonomy
Individuality
Honesty
Compromise
Fighting fair
Empathy
Source: CDC, Liz Claiborne Dating Matters
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Visit the Archdiocese of Chicago Domestic Violence Outreach webpage at
https://www.familyministries.org/resources/index.asp?c_id=147&t_id=114
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network http://www.rainn.org
Veto Violence—Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): www.vetoviolence.org/datingmatters
St. Cecilia Parish Mission
700 S. Meier Rd., Mt. Prospect
Sunday, Sept. 18 – Tuesday, Sept. 20
7:00 p.m.
With Fr. Tom Donaldson, C.S.S.R.
Sunday The Word of God
Salvation: The living personal word of God is Love
Monday The Cross of Christ
Jesus as Savior: Jesus is the statement of
God’s Love
Tuesday The Light of the World
Your Mission: We are God’s servants, called into
ministry and sent forth to proclaim God’s Love
Fr. Donaldson currently lives and serves as Associate Pastor at St.
Michael’s Parish in Chicago’s historic “Old Town.” While he is still very
active giving missions and retreats, he holds a Master’s Degree in Addiction Studies/Counseling and works with people dealing with addiction
and recovery.
Please come for refreshments in the Bernardin Room
each night after the Mission
OUR JOYFUL RESPONSE OF STEWARDSHIP:
TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE
Psychological Services
Psychological services are available
through Human Resources. We have
highly qualified Clinical Psychologists who
counsel families and/or individuals. We
also have a qualified addiction counselor
who works with both those suffering from
addiction and/or their families. If you need
to talk with a counselor, contact Sr. Valerie
Kulbacki at the Parish Ministry Center at
847-253-8600.
Pray for our Military
Heavenly Father, we pray for the people of
this nation and every nation that we might
work to bring liberty, justice and peace to
all. We ask that you care for the men and
women who serve our country in the military that they might know of our prayers
and be blessed and protected through your
ever loving presence. Amen
Substance Abuse Team
Drug, alcohol and gambling addiction is a
disease, which is chronic, progressive and
treatable, but terminal if untreated.
Recovery is possible if the person is willing
to ask for help and work toward that goal.
Families with addicted family members
also need help and understanding. Worry,
fear and anger destroy both relationships
and the family unit. The Substance Abuse
Team is available to reach out with support
and
care.
CONFIDENTIALITY
AND
ANONYMITY are the very essence of our
ministry. For help call our team members:
Dan Sullivan, 847-962-5208; Jill Bergner,
847-228-6073; Kathy Goldberg, 847-4830443; Warren Goldberg, 847-483-0443;
Marie McGarry, 847-398-0415; Bob
O'Donnell, 630-400-9479.
AA Closed Step Meeting
Wednesday 7:30 PM
Rectory Basement
Pray for Our Sick As Members of the Parish Faith Community, it is our
responsibility to remember both in concrete and spiritual ways those who
cannot celebrate with us each week because they are ill. Those who are sick in
turn, remember all of us daily in their prayers and in their sufferings. We
experience many blessings because of their remembering us. And so …
please remember in your prayers the people listed,
Abplanalp, Esther
Adamo, Mary Jane
Adams, Kathie
Austin, Carol
Baker, Robert
Baldasanno, Al
Baldasanno, Dina
Banadera, Leonida
Banas, Virginia
Bayer, Fred
Bonk, Catherine
Brandson, Jeanne
Brinkman, Cheryl
Brown, Gerald L. "Chip"
Buchberger, Kevin
Caldrone, Robert
Cavage, Adeline
Cella, Barbara
Cole, James
Cook, Eileen
Crooks, Kendal (Chip)
Crooks, Richard
Cyrier, Ruth
Czajka, Donna
Dauer, Elizabeth Anne
Davis, Pat
DeLorenzo, Albert
Delporte, Kelli
Dhein, Joanne
Eichberger, Mary Ann
Engelson, Mildred
Forde, Diane
Fudala, Mike
Gadomski, Jan
Gallo, Cynthia
Garofalo, Erminia
Glynn, Rosemary
Gonczy, Annemarie
Grant, Pat
Gregory, Judy
Hadley, Marie
Henderson, Bob
Henricksen, Rosmarie
Hunt, Ann
Igleheart, Tricia
Janas, Becky
Jim Linkman
Joyce, Helen
Juell, Cathy
Karnes, Mitchell
Keane, Carol
King, Tom
Kittelson, David
Kramer, Eleanor
LaCosse, Mary
Lapinski, Louise
Levene, Dave
Linkman, Jim
Longfellow, Dorothy
Martinelli, Gloria
Matheson, Robert
Matheson, Rosemarie
Mayer, Bill
McDonald, Steve
McGinn, Catherine T.
McGuire, Pat
McKenna, Molly
McMorrow, Marion
Mills, Bronwen
Moe, Anne
Monson, Dorothy
Munao, Kenneth
Murphy, Bill
Neihengen, James
Nejman, Abigail
Nitkiewicz, Mark
Nitkiewicz, Tony
Norum, Patricia
(Stratton)
Nowicki, John
Nykiel, Antonina
O'Keefe, Debbie
Olsen, Julia
Oshgan, Angeline
Peterson, Marion
Philbin, Hilda
Pietrzak, Irene
Pitzele, Mark
Predovich, Kathleen
Quid, Emma
Randant, Paula
Reising, Donald E.
Riley, Barbara
Rodriguez, Julios
Santangelo, Jean
Schieble, Liz
Schreiner, Amy
Schultz, Rosemary
Schulze, Marcella
Shea, Dorothy
Sheehan, Jim
Sheehy, Eleanor
Shillington, Jackie
Simon, Marilyn
Sineni, Anthony
Skillman, John
Skowron, Blake
Slack, Patricia
Smith, Mark
Stiver, Mary
Swedo, Eugene
Thelander, Mary Jo
Todesco, Barbara
Torello, Rick
Ullrich-Boyle, Claudia
Urban, Rose
Vecchio, Helen
Victoria, Beatriz
Vlazny, James
Walsh, Wendy
Warner, Jerry
Wayrowski, OSF, Sr. Anne
White, Shirley
Wilson, Irene
Wlodarski, Margaret
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 7:1-10
Tuesday:
1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1-5; Lk 7:11-17
Wednesday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17
Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 7:36-50
Friday:
1 Cor 15:12-20; Ps 17:1bcd, 6-8b, 15; Lk 8:1-3
Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14; Lk 8:4-15
Sunday:
Am 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2, 4-8; 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13 [10-13]
WEEKLY CALENDAR
† WE REMEMBER †
Monday—September 12, 2016
The Most Holy Name of Mary
9:00 am † Darlene M. Ahern
Tuesday—September 13, 2016
St. John Chrysostom, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
8:15 am † Florence Czerwinski
Wednesday—September 14, 2016
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
8:15 am † Johann Deinhardt
† Michael & Therese Dischner
Thursday—September 15, 2016
Our Lady of Sorrows
7:00 am † Communion Service
Friday—September 16, 2016
Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs
8:15 am † Dolores Bielawski
† Amanda Dombrowski
† Dean Lyon
† Eileen Vack
Saturday—September 17, 2016
St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
5:00 pm † Betty Kehoe
Sunday—September 18, 2016
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 am † Hannah Heneghan
† Walter Radtke
9:30 am † Patricia Cederquist
† Zenon & Elizabeth Sokolski
† Curtis Thomas
11:15 am † Reg Jurewicz
† Salvatore Patano
† Anna Weber
Monday, September 12, 2016
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
Children’s Choir Rehearsal
Youth Formation Commission Meeting
SAC Meeting
Parish Council Meeting
REAC Monthly Meeting
RCIA Weekly Meeting
Adult Children of Alcoholics Meeting
CHU
LDR
BR
LDR
RE Ofc
FR
CH
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
9:30 am
1:00 pm
4:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
9:30 pm
Tuesday Morning Scripture Study
Rosary Makers Meeting
Teen Choir Rehearsalk
FSA Meeting
Domestic Violence Meeting
Men’s Basketball Drop In
CR
CR
CHU
CR
DR
PLC
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
9:15 am
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
Moms Plus #4
Centering Prayer Meeting
Parish Choir Rehearsal
AA Weekly Meeting
CH
DR
CHU
CH
Thursday, September 15, 2016
7:00 pm
9:30 pm
Usher’s Meeting
Men’s Basketball Drop In
CR
PLC
Friday, September 16, 2016
6:00 pm
7:30 pm
Galassini/Demma Wedding Rehearsal
Liturgical Dance Practice
CHU
CHU
Saturday, September 17, 2016
6:00 am
9:00 am
10:15 am
1:00 pm
6:30 pm
Men’s Saturday Morning Bible Study
Worship Commission Meeting
Co-Dependents Anonymous Meeting
Galassini/Demma Wedding
Liturgical Dance Practice & Dinner
CH
FR
LR
CHU
CHU/CR
Sunday, September 18, 2016
8:00 am
9:00 am
Robert Look, Husband of Karen, and Brother of
Bonnie Sahagian and Susan Jennings
Deacon William Reinert, Husband of Joan
Darlene M. Ahern, Mother of Jennifer Gattuso
Brian Tripp, Son of Michelle Bychowski-Sorkin,
and Grandson of Mary Lou Bychowski
Janice Provenza, Mother of John
Celebrating an
Anniversary
Terry & Esther Cobry 50 years
Jim & Mary Barrett 60 years
Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast
Interfaith Union School
Buhrfeind Room
Church
Community Room
Coggins Hall
Dining Room
BR
CHU
CR
CH
DR
Leadership Room
Living Room
Rectory Basement
Parish Life Center
Formation Room
WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS:
KATHERINE MUSBACH & WILLIAM DEMING
WEDDING BANNS:
Katherine Galassini & Salvatore Demma
Lauren Wojcik & Adam Denny
Courtney Wiles & John Taylor
PLC
Café
LDR
LR
RB
PLC
FR
The Catholic Faith Community of
St. Raymond De Penafort
301 S. I-Oka Avenue
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
www.st-raymond.org
PARISH STAFF
PASTOR
Rev. Edward Panek, x123, Fr.Panek@St-Raymond.org
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE
Sr. Dee Peppard, x151, Sr.Dee@St-Raymond.org
DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP
Deacon John Lorbach, x160, J.Lorbach@St-Raymond.org
Worship Office Secretary
Mary Lou Cacioppo, x145, M.Cacioppo@St-Raymond.org
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Brian Fife, x136, B.Fife@St-Raymond.org
Music Office Secretary
Mary Lou Larson, x153, MusicMinistry@St-Raymond.org
DIRECTOR OF CARE MINISTRIES
Sr. Valerie Kulbacki, x143, Sr.Val@St-Raymond.org
BUSINESS MANAGER
Robert Miller, x111, R.Miller@St-Raymond.org
Parish Ministry Office
847-253-8600 Fax 847-253-0023
PMC@St-Raymond.org
Monday—Thursday:
Fridays:
Weekdays Closed:
Saturday:
Sunday:
8:30 AM—7:45 PM
8:30 AM —6:30 PM
Noon—1:00 PM
9:00 AM—1:00 PM
9:00 AM—12:30 PM
LITURGY SCHEDULE
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday: Mass of Anticipation 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:15 AM
Morning Mass Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday - 8:15 AM - Mass
Thursday - 7:00 AM - Communion Service
Eucharistic Prayer Chapel Hours
Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM*
Thursday - 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM*
Saturdays – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM*
Sundays – between Masses - 2:00 PM
*The chapel is closed whenever a Mass is being celebrated.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30AM - 9:00AM
Thursday 6:30AM - 8:00AM
COMMUNICATIONS /ACCOUNTING
Roberta Nichols, x121, R.Nichols@St-Raymond.org
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturdays (individual) 4:00—4:30 PM
YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR
Agnes Knott, x150, A.Knott@St-Raymond.org
BULLETIN EDITOR
Mary Siefke, x135, M.Siefke@St-Raymond.org
HISPANIC MINISTRY
Fr. Jack Hurley, x137, Fr.Hurley@St-Raymond.org
Rosie Rosado, Assistant x163, R.Rosado@St-Raymond.org
PARISH SECRETARIES
Joanna Halvorsen
Rosemary Hinkemeyer
PMC@St-Raymond.org
DEACON COUPLES
Deacon John and Ingrid Lorbach, J.Lorbach@st-raymond.org
Deacon David and Monica Babczak, D.Babczak@st-raymond.org
ST. RAYMOND SCHOOL
300 S. Elmhurst Avenue
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
847-253-8555
PRINCIPAL
Mary Eileen Ward, x198, MaryEileen.Ward@St-Raymond.org
ASST. PRINCIPAL
Catherine Hart, x191, C.Hart@St-Raymond.org
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Pre-School — 8th Grade
Mary Catherine Nelson x 138, M.Nelson@St-Raymond.org
Michelle Tuchner, Assistant, x134,
Michelle.Tuchner@St-Raymond.org
PARISH LEADERSHIP
PARISH COUNCIL*
Valerie Yokie**
Annie Boarini, Teen Representative
Marge Bogacki, Human Concerns
Char Boss, Adult Formation
Jim Boss, Adult Formation
Libby Bullock, Parish Life
Elaine Campbell BVM, Office of the Pastor
Theresa Drangines, Deanery Rep.
Lorelei McDermott, Office of the Pastor
Kathy Nuelle, Parish Life
Joyce Ochab, Worship
Kymm Recht, Worship
Chris Siefert, Youth Formation
Leah Sill, Human Concerns
Michael Wittich, Teen Representative
Carl Wrede, Youth Formation
FINANCE COUNCIL
Dennis Bogacki**
Judy Czurylo
Harriet Malinowski
Eric Palm
John Reschke
Margie Schmitt
Beverly Schulze
Mark Spanier
*minutes available on website
**Chairperson
Parish Registration: To enter into our faith community as a member of St. Raymond Parish, we invite
you and your family to attend one of our Welcoming Sessions. Our next gathering and registration will
be Sunday, October 9, 2016. Our session begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Buhrfiend Room located in the
Parish Ministry Center followed by the 9:30 a.m. liturgy. No pre-registration is needed. For more
information or questions, please contact Pam and Bill Doucette at 847-894-3645.
VISITATION OF THE SICK: If you or a family
member are in a local hospital or are
homebound, and would like a visit from a
minister of care or a priest, please call Sr. Valerie Kulbacki (x143), Director of Care
Ministries.
BAPTISM: Our Baptismal Ministry is pleased to
help your family prepare for the special event of
your child’s entrance into our faith community.
Baptisms are scheduled on the 1st and 4th
Sunday at 1:00 p.m., the 2nd Saturday at 12
noon, except during the season of Lent. Parents
and Godparents are encouraged to prepare
themselves for this Sacrament through a
preparation meeting at least two months in
advance of the celebration. Please call the Worship Office (x145) for more information.
ADULT CHRISTIAN INITIATION: If you are looking for a place to belong or for a church community with whom you can share your questions
and beliefs, perhaps you would like to find out
more about what it means to be a Catholic
Christian. The Faith Community of Saint Raymond has something quite special to offer and
we would love to share the gift of faith with
you. Please call Sr. Dee Peppard (847-253-8600
x151) for more information regarding the RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).
MARRIAGE: If you are planning to be married at
St. Raymond, your preparation process should
begin approximately one year prior to your
wedding date. Please call the Worship Office
847-253-8600 (x145) to secure a date as soon as
possible. Membership at St. Raymond is not a
requirement. We look forward to helping you
during this time of engagement and preparation
for the vocation of Christian marriage.
CHURCH NAME & NUMBER —
St. Raymond
#512200
ADDRESS —
301 S. Ioka
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
PHONE —
847-253-8600
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Mary Siefke
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