November 30, 2014 - St. Mary`s Riverside Parish

The Bell
Mission
Statement
We, the
people of
St. Mary
Parish
because of
our
baptismal
promises and
compelled by
our Catholic
Identity,
seek to be an
example of
God’s
presence by
worship,
education,
and
service to our
neighbors
with
sensitivity to
those most in
need of
God’s love.
From the Pastor’s Desk!
November 30, 2014
Thank you for ending the draft!
Through your generosity we will be warm this
winter with our new windows and doors.
They have been ordered!
Thanks to everyone that helped support our
efforts. Amount collected $67,825.00!!
Leo and Arlene Augustinas
Marge Bell
Theresa Bialas
Jane and Bill Birmingham
Karen and Jorge Blackaller
Sallie and Mark Boge
Michele Boyce
John Brown
Sandra Buckley
Burda Family
Mary Louise Burns
Pattie Cheop
Lori Christensen
Laverne Cichon
Susan and Everett Conner
Patrick Conran
Julie Cooney
Pat and Carol Creadon
Michael and Michelle Cronin
Christine Crook
Cuevas Family
Michael and Ewa Cwik
Robert and Sandra De Dera
Jean and James Dewinski
Adele DiNatale
James and Anne Diombala
Kenneth and Marcia Diubek
Anthony and Jane Dolezal
Casimir and Annabelle Downs
Marguerite Durkin
Kay Ehrhorn
Christopher Enger
Susan and Emilio Escobedo
Bill and Jennifer Fangmann
Bob and Judy Finn
John and Kathy Flaherty
Christine and John Flasza
Maddalena and Michael Flight
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Flood
Michael and Karen Foley
John and Eileen Frega
Andrew Gattuso
James and Elizabeth Gomorczak
Cynthia and James Gonya
Joseph and Virginia Gozdziak
Lucas and Elizabeth Greyerbiehl
Teresa Hall
Walter Hanley
Judy Hannon
Dr. Edwin J. Harris
Marilyn Havlik
Mike and Nicole Hayes
Camille Ingrassia
David Jones
Ernest and Mary Kaminski
Lucille Kawczynski
Bob and Julia Keehn
William and Paulette Kernan
Knights of Columbus
Elizabeth Kos
Janet and Jerome Kosik
Joshua Kowal
Paul and Susan Kucera
John J. Kurland
Joan Labak
Marjorie Lewe
Anthony and Charlotte Lindauer
Christopher and Maria Lombardo
Edward and Patricia Look
Tina Lubrano
Bob and Peggy Lyons
Margaret MacNeill
Patricia Madai
Magee Family
Michael and Bridget Mahoney
Colleen Manika
Michael and Rita Mann
Fr. Thomas May
Mary and Michael McGillicuddy
Rosanne McGovern
Maureen and William McGowan
Mary McMahon
Jack C. McVickers
Claire Meilinger
William and Christine Milleker
Guy and Kathleen Moore
John J. Motycka
James and Marie Murray
Magdalena Murzanski
Salvatore Muscarello
Guadalupe and Reynaldo
Navarro
Bernadine Nawara
Marjorie Nowak
John and Susie O'Brien
Kevin and Gloria O'Connor
Richard and Margaret O'Keefe
Barb J. O'Meara
Anthony and Leslie Onesto
Kathleen Petrak
Russell and Lorelei Phillip
David and Michaele Pokraka
Prangle Family
Lawrence C. Prazak
Mary Proteau
Riverside Jr. Women's Charity
Dalia Rocotello
Eileen and Joe Rose
Mary M. Ryan
Elizabeth Sayban
Dan and Susan Schoen
Ryan Schultz
Norbert and Sharon Schwartz
John and Judy Scully
Sandra Shelley
Thomas Shields
Carol Silhavy
Barbara Silvestri
Scott and Holly Simmons
Margaret Sipiora
Marie and Thomas Sloan
Gary Smith Family
Sharmayne Stach
Alice Stake
Peter and Mary Stanga
Barbara Stankus
Tiffany Storandt
Dolores Tedesco
John and Pat Trakselis
Anthony and Patricia Valosek
Trey and Jeanne VanDyke
Gregory and Candy Vazquez
Donna and Joseph Veverka
Mary Anne and Bruno Walke
Susan Wawzenski
Jack and Joan Wiaduck
Carina Willems
Angeline Wrobel
John and Linda Zanieski
Julija and Vladas Zukauskas
Fr. Tom and Fr. Kris
Monday, December 8th, is the feast of The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a
Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be held at 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (All School Mass in the Parish Center)
and 7:00 p.m. Please note the time change (from 7:30 to 7:00) for the evening Mass.
FIRST SATURDAY PROMISES
Our Lady of Fatima asked Sr. Lucia to promulgate
devotion to her Immaculate Heart through reparation
and reception of the Eucharist. Her promise was
“I promise to assist at the moment of death, with all the
graces necessary for salvation, all those who, on the
First Saturday of five consecutive months shall confess,
receive Holy Communion, recite five decades of the
Rosary, and keep me company for 15 minutes while
meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary, with the
intention of making reparation to me.”
December 6th is the next First Saturday.
The Rosary is recited along with Fatima prayers
after the 8:15 a.m. Mass. Please join us.
November 23, 2014
Yumiko, child of
Jonathan and Elizabeth Braley
Riley and Carson, children of
Philip and Nicole Cavaliere
Advent Retreat December 14-16…
Every year our Holy Mother the Church invites us to make our way back to Bethlehem. And when we
arrive, what is it that we see there? Nothing but “three poor people who love one another,” as the poet
Paul Claudel said, but three poor people who “will change the face of the earth.”
There is great wisdom in the Church’s setting aside as holy that month of expectation that is the liturgical
season of Advent. For, like the Holy Family, we too are poor. Yet, we are poor in the very way that they
were rich, and rich in the way that they were poor. This is why we sorely need Advent as an annual occasion
to listen to the prophet Isaiah, to marvel at the Annunciation, the Visitation, and the birth of Saint John the
Baptist, to enter more deeply into the meaning of those two great songs of faith that frame the Church’s
daily prayer, the Benedictus and the Magnificat, and to join Saint Joseph and the Blessed Virgin in silent
adoration of the incarnate Son of God.
Our Advent Retreat will be a great preparation and help for just such an Advent journey of contemplation.
Known to us all, we will welcome Fr. Bob Lombardo. He will lead us into the mystery of God’s incarnation
and spiritual transformation into Christ at all the Sunday masses of that weekend and through the consecutive three evenings.
Schedule:
Sunday, December 14 - 7:00 p.m. - “The Eucharist and Priesthood”
Monday, December 15 - 7:00 p.m. - “Healing and Reconciliation”
Tuesday, December 16 - 7:00 p.m. - Closing Mass: “Go Out and Make Disciples”
Mission of Our Lady of the Angels Christmas Party
Saturday, December 13 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Mission serves one of the poorest neighborhoods in Chicago. Its purpose is to assist
the materially poor and share our Catholic faith. YOU CAN HELP with their Christmas Party
by donating food, or by helping in person on December 13. The Christmas party will include a
prayer service, lunch, and gifts for people in the community. Please call Michael Flight at
708-476-5585 for more information. Food items needed: Premade sandwiches, chips,
cookies or other desserts, punch mix and hot chocolate mix.
Thank you for your help!
Please join us for an All School Mass on Monday, December 8,
9:30 a.m. in the Parish Center
The Faculty invites parishioners and parents to attend
this Holy Day Celebration. All are welcome.
The St. Mary Garden Ministry is accepting donations
to upgrade our garden. Donations will go toward
an Eagle Scout project including building fences and
a trellis for beans. Donations will be accepted by
Jack Lennon, Eagle Scout candidate,
after all the masses this weekend
(Nov. 29 and 30). Thank you for your support of
this important ministry.
Questions? Contact Jack Lennon at 708-447-9243
or John.Lennon@students.ignatius.org
ST. AGATHA GIFT WRAP
The Boy Scouts of St. Mary are hosting their
annual St. Agatha Gift Drive to help needy families.
The “Giving Tree” is located in the narthex.
Parishioners are asked to select a name or names
of gift recipients, note the log with name and phone number and
purchase the items listed. Return the UNWRAPPED gift with
a gift box and the tag included on
Saturday, December 13
in the Parish Center Lobby
Between the hours of Noon and 5:00 p.m.
Tags will be available while supplies last. If any parishioner
would like to give but is unable to obtain a tag, please feel free
to bring a gift to the Parish Center on the 13th. Provide information as to what would be the appropriate age, gender, size,
etc. We will make sure your gift is included. The scouts will
wrap and deliver the gifts to St. Agatha Parish the next morning.
Anyone interested in helping to wrap is welcome to join us.
Donations of wrapping paper and/or ribbon are also appreciated.
Questions? Contact Bill Gawne at 708-790-0667.
NOTE: Please do not bring the gifts to the Rectory.
Thank you!
Note - The St. Nicholas Day Toy Drive for the Mission of
Our Lady of the Angels replaces the Catholic Charities hats,
scarves and gloves collection of previous years.
REMINDER ~
Please help spread Christmas Cheer to the
soldiers by bringing your food items, toiletries,
and "things for fun" to fill the stockings to KuratkoNosek Funeral Home on Des Plaines Avenue in
North Riverside by December 1st. If you have any
questions, please call Judy Finn at 447-3877.
ST. MARY MEN’S
CLUB SENIOR DINNER
Wednesday, December 10th
5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Oak Room
Due to the success of our dinners and
growing attendance, we will be accepting
“donations” in any amount.
Questions can be directed to Dan Schoen
at 312-320-7324 or e-mail to
dschoen325@gmail.com
Domestic Violence – There Is Help!
Help For Abused Women
♦ Begin to believe that you are not alone and that help is available for you and your children.
♦ Talk in confidence to someone you trust: a relative, friend, parish priest, deacon, religious sister or brother, or lay minister.
♦ If you choose to stay in the situation, at least for now, set up a plan of action to ensure your safety. This includes hiding a
car key, personal documents, and some money in a safe place and locating somewhere to go in an emergency.
♦ Find out about resources in your area that offer help to battered women and their children. The phone book lists numbers
to call in your local area. Your diocesan Catholic Charities office or family life office can help. Catholic Charities often has
qualified counselors on staff and can provide emergency assistance and other kinds of help.
♦ The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides crisis intervention and referrals to local service providers.
Call 800‐799‐SAFE (7233) or 800‐787‐3224 (TTY). E‐mail assistance is available at ndvh@ndvh.org.
Help For Men Who Abuse
♦ Admit that the abuse is your problem, not your partner's, and have the manly courage to seek help. Begin to believe that
you can change your behavior if you choose to do so.
♦ Be willing to reach out for help. Talk to someone you trust who can help you evaluate the situation. Contact Catholic Chari‐
ties or other church or community agencies for the name of a program for abusers.
♦ Keep in mind that the Church is available to help you. Part of the mission Jesus entrusted to us is to offer healing when it is
needed.
♦ Find alternative ways to act when you become frustrated or angry. Talk to other men who have overcome abusive behavior.
Find out what they did and how they did it.
If you are in an abusive relationship, help is available to you.
If you would like to talk to a priest, please call the rectory at (708) 447-1020.
For 24 hour help, call the National Domestic Abuse Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
The Holy Name Society of Mater Christi Parish in
North Riverside held their annual Turkey Shoot on
Sunday, November 23rd. We thank you for your
support of this event and hope that it made your
Thanksgiving happier.
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and
a Happy, Healthy New Year.
Stewardship of Treasure
Sunday Collections
11/16/2014 - $13,517.61
Thank you for your generosity.
The Respect Life
Committee will sponsor
their annual Christmas
Wreath sale THIS weekend
after all the masses.
Balsam wreaths, mixed noble fir wreaths and
forest elegance wreaths will be available,
along with door swags, mini pine trees,
holly plants, and basket centerpieces.
Proceeds benefit The Women’s Centers.
Altar Servers’ Schedule for the Weekend of Dec. 6/7
Saturday, December 6
8:15 a.m. Gabby Gallowey &
Abigail Schueller
5:00 p.m. Francesca, Isabella & Michael Urtis
Sunday, December 7
7:00 a.m. Patrick & John Paul Hanley,
Maddie Shalvis
8:30 a.m. Emily Burda, Sophie Prangle,
Emma Tucek
10:00 a.m. Kate Shereck, Grace Acosta,
Alexa Cavaliere
11:30 a.m. Kira Luna, Callie Federow,
Celia Chorzempa
5:00 p.m. Kelsey Cochara, Michelle Saganich,
Brandon Beltran
December 2014
Sun
Mon
1
3-4:30 pm GS Mtg.
1st & 2nd Gr. (ORL)
3:30 Sports (PC)
6-7:30 pm GS Mtg.
5th Gr. (ORL)
Tue
2
3-4:30 GS (ORL)
4:30-6:00 pm GS Mtg.
3rd Gr. (ORL)
3:30 Sports (PC)
7:00 Baptism
Prep Mtg. (RLR)
6:45/7:30 Deanery Mtg.
(OR/ORL)
Wed
3
Thu
4
3-4:30 pm GS Mtg.
7th Gr. (ORL)
3-4:30 pm 4th Gr. Cub
Scouts (OR)
3:30 Sports (PC)
6:30-9:30 pm KofC
Mtg (OR/CH)
8:45 am Eucharistic
Adoration
1:00 Prayer Shawl
Ministry (Rec)
3:30 Divine Mercy
3:30-6:30 Sports (PC)
6:30 Pack Night (OR)
7:00 RCIA Mtg. (RLR)
RE Off
7
8:00-1:00 Service
Outreach Toy Collection
(PCL)
10:00 RE Class &
Children’s Lit of Word
2:00 Sports (PC)
3-7:00 pm Teen Peer
Ministry (OR)
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Bible Study (OR)
8
HOLY DAY
9:30 am All School
Mass - Immaculate
Conception (PC)
3-4:30 pm GS Mtg.
1st & 2nd Gr. (ORL)
6:30 pm School
Advisory Bd Mtg (LIB)
6:30 RE Class
Fr. Lombardo to
Preach During Masses
6:30 RE Class
Children’s Lit of Word
3-4:30 pm GS Mtg.
1st & 2nd Gr. (ORL)
No Sports (PC)
1:00 Baptisms
2:00 Sports (PC)
3:30 Sports (PC)
5-9 pm SPRED
(ORL/EC/OR)
No Sports (PC)
15
10:00 RE Class &
3:15-4:30 pm Tiger
Cubs - 1st Gr. Mtg.
(OR)
7:00 pm RE Mass (CH)
14
St. Agatha Gift Wrap until
1:00 pm (PC/PCL)
9
16
3-4:30 GS (ORL)
3:30 Sports (PC)
(5:00 & 6:00 games)
4:30-6:00 pm GS Mtg.
3rd Gr. (ORL)
7:00 PIE Mtg. (OR)
7:00 pm ADVENT
RETREAT (CH)
7:00 pm ADVENT
RETREAT (CH)
(Reconciliation)
7:00 pm ADVENT
RETREAT (CH)
21
22
23
RE Off
Children’s Liturgy
of the Word
Christmas Break
(No School)
RE Off
No Sports (PC)
28
No Sports (PC)
No Sports (PC)
3-4:30 pm GS Mtg.
4th Gr. (ORL)
3:30-4:30 Cub Scout
Bears (OR)
3:30 Sports (PC)
29
30
3:30 Sports (PC)
3:30 Sports (PC)
7:00 Boy Scouts (OR)
2:30-4:30 pm GS Mtg.
6th & Kindergarten
(ORL)
3:00 pm Holiday
Boutique (PC/PCL)
9:00 & 11:00 First
Reconciliation (CH)
1-4:30 Sports (PC)
4:45-6:00 Cry Rm (OR)
4:30-6:30 Toy Collection
(PCL)
No Sports (PC)
6:30-10:00 Sports
(PC)
12
13
8:15 First Friday
2:30-4:30 pm GS Mtg.
6th & Kindergarten
(ORL)
3:30 Sports (PC)
11:00 am
St. Agatha
Gift Wrap
(PC/PCL)
4:45-6:00 Cry Rm (OR)
5-7 pm Senior Dinner
7:00 RCIA Mtg. (RLR)
17
18
19
20
3-4:30 pm 4th Gr. Cub
Scouts (OR)
6:30 Lessons and
Carols Concert (PC)
2:30-4:30 pm GS Mtg.
6th & Kindergarten
(ORL)
4:45-6:00 Cry Rm (OR)
3:30 Sports (PC)
7:00 Boy Scouts (OR)
~ Court of Honor ~
No Sports (PC)
No Sports (PC)
3-4:30 pm GS Mtg.
7th Gr. (ORL)
3:30 Divine Mercy and
Adoration
6-7:00 pm Market Day
Pick up (PCL)
6:30-7:30 pm Boy
Scout Wolves (ORL)
7:00 RCIA Mtg. (RLR)
24
25
No Sports (PC)
CHRISTMAS
EVE
CHRISTMAS
Masses 3:00 pm CH & PC
5:00 pm PC only
10:00 pm CH
No 7:00 am Mass
8:00 am CH
10:00 am CH
11:30 am CH
No 5:00 pm Mass
31
3:30 Sports (PC)
2:00 Sports (PC)
5:00 pm Mass
RE Off
3:30 Divine Mercy and
Adoration
6
8:15 First Friday
4-5:00 Senior Sages
(CH)
NEW YEAR’S
EVE
3:30 Sports (PC)
11
5
Sat
7-9:00 GS Troop
Leader Mtg. (ORL)
No Sports (PC)
RE Off
1:00 Baptisms
10
Fri
OUR LADY OF
GUADALUPE
(OR/CH)
26
5:00 Mass Fr. Lombardo
to Preach
27
9-5 Sports (PC)
3:30 Sports (PC)
4:45-6:00 Cry Rm (OR)
BAPTISM OF INFANTS
Second and fourth Sundays of the month.
Register for Parent Preparation Session by calling
the Rectory at 447-1020
Monday, December 1
8:15 a.m. Good Health for David Wrobel
Tuesday, December 2
8:15 a.m. James O’Brien
Wednesday, December 3 - St. Francis Xavier, Priest
8:15 a.m. Marilyn Nesper (The Lindauers)
Thursday, December 4
8:15 a.m. The People of St. Mary Parish
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
This process begins with an interview with a
Pastoral Staff member. No date for the
ceremony can be reserved until this interview is completed.
For more information, call the Rectory at 447-1020.
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. in the Church
Friday, December 5
8:15 a.m. Marie Ryan (Joan Willems)
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Saturday, December 6 - St. Nicholas, Bishop
8:15 a.m.
The People of St. Mary Parish
5:00 p.m. - Celebrant: Fr. Krzysztof Swierczynski
Robert Burke
Sunday, December 7 - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
7:00 a.m. - Celebrant: Fr. Thomas May
The Buckley Family
8:30 a.m. - Celebrant: Fr. Thomas May
Bishop Timothy Lyne
10:00 a.m. - Celebrant: Fr. Robert Banzin
William Hanna
11:30 a.m. - Celebrant: Fr. Krzysztof Swierczynski
Karin Beissert (Callanan Family)
5:00 p.m. - Celebrant: Fr. Krzysztof Swierczynski
Neal McMahon
Week of November 30
We pray for the sick and their caregivers especially,
Matthew Prod, Myra Hurst, Muriel Wachter, Mark Stratman,
Cecilia Straka, Annmarie LeRose, Henry Kotarba,
Angelina Urtis, Phyllis Scharner, Mike Murray Jr.,
Dolores Esposito, Don Kaleta, Freda Murphy,
Peter Steinke, Pat Murray, Henry Shoffer, Ethan Tkalec,
Marytherese Healy, Marty Stratman, Jane Martinis,
Sharmayne Stach, John Cicioro, Ben Brennan
and Cardinal George.
We pray for all those who have died.
May they rest in Peace.
Thursdays - 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
in the Church.
On the Thursday before First Friday,
Eucharistic Adoration begins at
8:45 a.m. and continues throughout the day
and night until the 8:15 a.m. Mass on Friday.
SORROWFUL MOTHER NOVENA
Fridays at 12:30 p.m. in the Narthex
Please join us to pray for Peace.
Home or Hospital Visitation and Anointing Calls
If you would like a priest, deacon or minister of care
to visit, or if you wish to receive the Sacrament of the
Sick, please contact the Parish Office.
Parishioners and friends
of the parish can sign-up
for the email blast on the
parish website:
http://stmaryriverside.org/email-sign-up-form/
Knights of Columbus
For information go to:
http://stmaryriverside.org/kofc/
or contact Mel Tomeczko at 708-442-2573 /
tomeczko@sbcglobal.net
Grand Knight Bishop Ketteler Council 1628
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www.thescottishhome.org 4212 S. Joliet Av., Lyons
Assisted Living &
Nursing Care
Parishioner
PLUMBING &
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(708) 456-7787
7234 W. North Ave. in Elmwood Park
3116 Oak Park Avenue in Berwyn
475 W. 55th Street,
Suite 208 in LaGrange
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447-7221
Lic.# PL187568
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• Meals • Personal Care • Companionship
• Light Housekeeping • Laundry • Errands
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State Licensed
Michael & Mary Doepke, RN
18 East Avenue, Riverside
Jeri Coffey D.D.S.
General Dentistry for Adults
and Children
We Welcome New Patients
24 Woodside Rd. • 442-0115
Woodlawn Funeral Home &
Memorial Park
Pre Planning For All Your Funeral & Cemetery Needs
Western Suburbs Newest Facility • Serving All Cemeteries
7750 W. Cermak • Forest Park • 708-442-8500
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Frank J. Zefran, Funeral Director and Manager
John W. Isaacson, Funeral Director
Parishioner
Phillip L. Dalcamo – Peter Kennedy
Funeral Directors
GENERAL
DENTISTRY
Family Operated for 91 Years
Weddings • Parties
Sympathy Needs
Nationwide Service
630.719.5200
www.phillipsflowers.com
Lorelei & Russ Phillip
Parishioners
& Riverside Residents
589900 St Mary Church (A)
Frank R. Orland, D.D.S.
Carla P. Orland, D.D.S.
Gina F. Orland, D.M.D.
Shannon S. Shannon, D.D.S.
21 N. Delaplaine Rd.
Riverside, IL 60546
708-447-2100
Parishioners
• TENTS, TABLES &
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NUZZO SEWER & PLUMBING INC.
708-456-7300
Power Rodding
773-625-6280
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All Sewer & Plumbing Repairs & Installation
• PHOTO BOOTH
Specializing in Flood Control • Correcting Low Water Pressure
• DJ SERVICES
Video Sewer & Locating Service
www.nuzzoplumbing.com
• PORTABLE RESTROOMS
Lic. # 14636 Lic.# 055-024301
9100 W. Plainfield Rd., Suite C
MaryBeth Demitro
Brookfield, IL 60513
708-255-1100
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FARMERS INSURANCE
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• Business • Health
9128 W. Ogden • Brookfield
708-485-8130
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Saint Mary Church
126 Herrick Road † Riverside, IL 60546
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Thomas P. May, Pastor
Rev. Krzysztof Swierczynski, Associate Pastor
Rev Leon R. Wagner, Pastor Emeritus
Sr. Margaret Sannasardo, BVM, Pastoral Associate
Barbara Rasinski, Principal
Barb Slipek, Director of Religious Education
Celina Zalas, Business Manager
Michael Silhavy, Music Director
Bob and Kate Boharic, Deacon Couple
Support Staff
Carina Willems, Receptionist
Christine Flasza, Communications
Alice Kowalski, R.E. Assistant
Judi Vrablik, School Staff Assistant
Cathy Carone, School Staff Assistant
Simon Mireles, Maintenance
Eduardo Mijangos, Maintenance
Masses
Monday through Saturday: 8:15 a.m.
Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass
Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Parish Office
Parish Office Telephone: 708-447-1020
Parish Office Fax: 708-447-3309
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
E-Mail: maryriver@stmaryriverside.org
School
97 Herrick Road
Telephone: 708-442-5747
School Fax: 708-442-0125
E-mail: PIE@stmaryriverside.org
schoolboard@stmaryriverside.org
Religious Education
Telephone: 708-447-6812
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
E-mail: RED@stmaryriverside.org
Reconciliation
Saturday: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Pastoral Council
Trey VanDyke, Chairperson
Michele Boyce, Parish Life Rep.
Michelle Brown, Parish Life Rep.
Terry Coffey, Spiritual Life Rep.
Maureen Colvin, Human Concerns Rep.
Christine Crook, Spiritual Life Rep.
Bill Fangmann, Education Rep.
Maddalena Flight, Religious Education Rep.
Dave Jacobs, At Large Rep.
Adrian Mendoza, Religious Education Rep.
Mary Jo Miller, Education Rep.
Dan Murphy, At Large Rep.
Linda Radtke, Human Concerns Rep.
Finance Committee
Jack Wilk, Chair
Jane Birmingham
Terrance Farmer
Cindy Gonya
David Navarro
Larry Zielonka
School Advisory Board
Scott Schafer, President
Peg Donnelly
Liz Durkin
Debbie Durrer
Frank Gazzolo
Tom Lang
Bob Lyons
Kelly Navarro
Michael O’Connor
Rebecca Wood
Parish Counselor
Sue Schemper - 708-567-5300
Websites
Parish Website: www.stmaryriverside.org
School Website: www.stmaryschool.net
Garden Club Websites:
www.stmarygardenministry.blogspot.com
www.thegardenofedenproject.blogspot.com
Men’s Club Website: www.stmarymensclub.com
THE BELL is a weekly publication of St. Mary Church in
Riverside, Illinois. Items for publication must be in the
Rectory by E-Mail two weeks before the publication.
The bulletin can be found on the parish website. If you
would like a bulletin mailed to you, please contact
the rectory at 708-447-1020.