TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - AUGUST 22, 2021

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT:

Saint Monica is a welcoming Catholic faith community.

Proclaiming the power of

the Word of God, we join together in the celebration of the

Eucharist and all Sacraments.

We aim to follow Jesus Christ:

To Serve as He Served +

To Live as He Lived + To Love as He Loved

St. Monica Parish | 5136 N. Nottingham Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 | 773.763.1661 | stmonicachicago.com

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - AUGUST 22, 2021

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WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Monday—Friday at 8:30 a.m.

Mon, Tues, Wed —6:00 p.m.

Thursday—7:00 p.m. in Polish

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

Sat 4:00 p.m.—English | 6:00 p.m.—Polish Sun 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. | Polish at 12:30 p.m.

ROSARY AND DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Prayed weekdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Thursdays: 9:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.

TO SERVE AS HE SERVED + TO LIVE AS HE LIVED + TO LOVE AS HE LOVED

SACRAMENTS

Anointing of the Sick

The special grace of this Sacrament offers the Lord’s healing strength, peace and courage to anyone who is seriously or chronically ill, hospitalized or about to undergo surgery. Please contact the Parish Office if you wish to have someone anointed.

Baptism

The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated twice a month:

the first and third Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m. (some exceptions due to Holy Days and liturgical celebrations).

Please call the Parish Office to register for the program and to set a date for the Baptism.

Marriage

Archdiocese of Chicago guidelines for marriage preparation ask that a minimum of six months be set aside for preparation for marriage. No firm date for a wedding will be set until the conclusion of the couple’s first meeting with the parish minister. At least one of the engaged persons (or their parents) must be a registered and active parishioner of St. Monica. No Sunday weddings are scheduled.

Ministry to the Sick/Homebound

If you or a family member are in a local hospital or are homebound and would like to have a visit from a priest, please call the Parish Office to make arrangements.

Ministers of Care are also available to bring Communion to those who are confined at home and are unable to attend Mass, either temporarily or on a continual basis.

Please call the Parish Office to schedule a visit.

Reconciliation (Confession)

By appointment only. Please call or e-mail the parish secretary.

PARISH STAFF

Rev. Greg Lorens , Pastor [email protected]

Rev. Thomas Campana, Associate Pastor [email protected] | ext 112 Rev. William Holbrook, Resident Priest Mr. Ed Podgorski , Deacon

[email protected] Mr. Patrick Brenner, Deacon [email protected]

Mr. Logan Kamil Duda, Director of Music, Bulletin Editor, Scheduling [email protected] | ext 118

Mr. Patrick Schultz, Operations Director [email protected] | ext 121

Mrs. Gwenn Suvada, Business Office Coordinator [email protected] | ext 117

Ms. Margarita Enriquez, Coordinator of Religious Education [email protected] | ext 122

Mrs. Joanna Szepiotko, Parish Secretary

[email protected] | ext. 110 Parish Fax: (773) 763 - 4917

Mr. Geoff Wilson, Maintenance Supervisor [email protected]

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday - 9:15am to 7:30pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - 9:15am to 5:15pm Saturday—Closed

Sunday—Closed

SCHOOL

Mr. Raymond Coleman, School Principal [email protected]

Mrs. Joanna Reykjalin, Administrative Assist.

[email protected] | ext 125

ST. MONICA PARISH

Rev. Greg Lorens, Pastor

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OFFICE

5136 N NOTTINGHAM AVE (773) 763—1661

SCHOOL

5115 N MONT CLARE AVE (773) 631—7880

RECTORY

5135 N MONT CLARE AVE CHICAGO, IL 60656

US Army Eric Ambriz James Ambriz

Kurt Beyer Tom Bobek Daniel Clark Michael G. Dobija

Justin Elazegui Walter Fernandez

Robert Gullett Andrew Kupinski

Jesus O. Lebron Conner Mahoney

Jack Maksymec Erik Malenock Andrew Perez

Julio Rios Michael Rivera Andrew Thomas Christopher Walsh

Michael Zadlo

US Army Reserve Jason Adamczyk Roman Gronke

Keith Maslon US Army Guard Christine Ambriz

Kelly Moritz US Air Force Michael Brimie Zachary Muldoon

Matt Olken Michael Rice Anthony Villalpando

Laurel Walsh Kevin Valdez Harlee Piszczek

US Marines Vincent Bertucci

Gage Cygnar Lukas Czynczyk Dominic Davila Caitlen Ferrarell Benjamin Juhasz Mathew Lynn Kevin McNeela Steven Meyer Kevin Rasmussen Christopher Ryan

US Navy Jeremy Bloom Justin Chovanec

Daniel Jarosz Shane Laskero

Clay Presny Riley Schoen Steven Stancy Richard Whitman

Nick Whitman

PRAY

Arnott Family Herb Bass Sharon Bass

Judy Biala Cindy Boulahanis

Louise Bruno Jo Buscemi Mary A. Constantini

Joanna Duda Eugene Dunaj Veronica Dorado

Mary Lu Forte Richard Gonsiorek Monica Gathman

Roberta Gols Bogumiła Jedut

Dorothy Madaj Jennifer Matthews

Ruth Miner Molly Morris Matt O’Callaghan

Cathy O’Hara

Beverly M. Millonzi Janina Petryszak Dcn. Ed Podgorski

Augie Sansone Tim Sheehan Bernadette Schmidt

Steve Skubski Denise Slaski Helen Strzalka Joseph Szczap

Laura Wysocki Barry Womack

SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN NEED

ETERNAL REST

GRANT UNTO THEM:

HENRY F. LINKER ALEXANDER MARZANO

MONDAY, August 23, 2021

8:30 A.M. — God’s bless. for Barbara & Łukasz on their Wedding Anniversary

 Milagros Barrameda

6:00 P.M. — God’s bless. for Jude Rodriguez TUESDAY, August 24, 2021

8:30 A.M. — People of St. Monica Parish 6:00 P.M. —  Ida L. Dano

WEDNESDAY, August 25, 2021 8:30 A.M. —  Mary Kopec

6:00 P.M. —  Adeline & Dom Massarelli THURSDAY, August 26, 2021

8:30 A.M. — Birthday bless. for Anthony Seminaro

 Fidel G. Serrano, Jr. - 9^th Death Anniv.

 Kenneth Catalano

7:00 P.M. — Mass in Polish FRIDAY, August 27, 2021

8:30 A.M. —  Alba Zanzig - Death Anniv.

SATURDAY, August 28, 2021

4:00 P.M. —  Albert Cech - 10^th Death Anniv.

 June & Lawrence Palm

6:00 P.M. — Mass in Polish

SUNDAY, August 29, 2021 - ST. MONICA 9:00 A.M. —  Dorothy Brennan

 Lena Accetura

 Henry F. Linker

11:00 A.M. —  John Barry 12:30 P.M. —  Mark Wilczek

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MASSES

FOR THE WEEK

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FEAST OF FAITH

COME, SPIRIT!

DECISIONS

The presider at the Eucharist can choose from among a number of different Eucharistic Prayers, all of which follow a similar pattern.

Almost always, they begin with an epiclesis, a Greek word that means “invocation upon” or

“calling over here.” At this moment in the prayer, the priest calls down the Holy Spirit upon the gifts of bread and wine that we have brought to the altar: “Father, we bring you these gifts. We ask you to make them holy by the power of your Spirit, that they may become the body and blood of your Son” (Eucharistic Prayer III). The words of the prayer are accompanied by the ritual gesture of the laying on of hands, the ancient sign of the gift of the Spirit, which is also used in most sacramental celebrations, from the rite of confirmation to the ordination of deacons, priests, and bishops.

Liturgists sometimes call this first epiclesis the epiclesis of consecration. Later in the Eucharistic Prayer, there will be another epiclesis, the epiclesis of communion, as the priest asks that the Holy Spirit be sent upon us to transform us. “Grant that we, who are nourished by his body and blood, may be filled with his Holy Spirit, and become one body,

one spirit in Christ” (Eucharistic Prayer III). There is an axiom that states, “Not to decide is to decide.” This saying was popular in the turbulent times of the Vietnam War. It urged us not to allow others to answer the moral questions raised by our nation’s involvement in that terrible conflict, but to decide for ourselves.

Making such choices is never easy. Avoiding them is common. Jesus, for his part, was not only a gallant risk-taker, but a clear decision-maker.

As he pursued the mission to which the Father called him, he continually decided for us and for the Father. He worked hard to lay out a scenario that would enable others to make similar choices. Never did he make decisions for others or force others into decisions, even decisions that had eternal ramifications.

Jesus is inviting us to make such decisions today.

We won’t be absolutely sure. What is sure, however, is the command that issues from God’s word: Take the risk. Decide!

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ANNOUNCMENTS

ST. MONICA MEN’S DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL Resumes September 13^th

Mark your calendar! Men’s drop-in volleyball will resume September 13^th. Hang with the guys and have a great time. A 40+ year parish tradition.

We play every Monday night, 8-10:00 pm in the school gym. A great father and son environment too. There’s no cost. You must be 18 or older to play or 16 or older with a playing dad. Just show up. For more information email [email protected].

THE QUEEN OF HEARTS

The Queen of Hearts is on Summer Vacation!

Thank you everyone who participated.

We will be back on September 2, 2021.

ST. MONICA PARISH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

JOIN US ‘FORE’ A GREAT DAY OF

“PUTTING “ AROUND & LOTS OF LAUGHS!

Saturday, September 18^th Arlington Lakes Golf Club

1211 S New Wilke Road, Arlington Heights

We begin at 9:00 am

18 holes of golf with cart, lunch and dinner

$100.00 per person for golf or $30.00 for dinner only Prizes:

Longest Drive - Closest to the Pin - Longest Putt

Reserve your spot by contacting Greg Lamb at [email protected]

At this time, due to COVID19 restrictions, we are limited to 50 golfers and additional 25 only-dinner participants. However, if these restrictions were to be lifted, we would be able to admit more participants.

Please return form marked Golf Outing to parish office by September 4^th and make checks payable to ST. MONICA PARISH.

NAME:___________________________________________

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:_________

PHONE:___________________________

E-MAIL:____________________________

BETHLEHEM ARTS

August 28^th & 29^th

We will host representatives of the Catholic Christian Community from Jerusalem and Bethlehem in the Holy Land who will be displaying handcrafted olive wood religious figurines and articles. Due to the political conflict and the reduction of tourism, the Catholic Community has come to depend more on the sale of these articles abroad to survive. The woodcarvings are beautiful and reflect faith and love for the Lord.

Please consider purchasing a gift that will be remembered and cherished for yourself or someone dear to you. The handcrafted olive wood religious figurines and articles will be available for purchase after all the weekend Masses.

MASS INTENTIONS The Mass Intention Book for 2022 is now open.

If you wish to order Masses in the upcoming year, please stop by our parish office.

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NIEDZIELA

XXI NIEDZIELA ZWYKŁA

B

Żadnym językiem niewypowiedziany;

Ty jesteś godzien wszelakiej miłości;

Poszanowania chwały, uczciwości Ciebie chcę, pragnę, i ważę samego, Nad wszystkie dobra tyś u serca mego;

Najwyższe dobro, tyś w największej cenie, Sam jeden u mnie, nad wszystko stworzenie

PSALM:

Wszyscy zobaczcie, jak nasz Pan jest dobry.

Czego chcesz od nas, Panie, za Twe hojne dary?

Czego za dobrodziejstwa, którym nie masz miary?

Kościół Cię nie ogarnie, wszędy pełno Ciebie, I w otchłaniach, i w morzu, na ziemi, na niebie.

Złota też, wiem, nie pragniesz, bo to wszytko Twoje,

Cokolwiek na tym świecie człowiek mieni swoje.

Wdzięcznym Cię tedy sercem, Panie, wyznawamy,

Bo nad to przystojniejszej ofiary nie mamy.

Tyś pan wszytkiego świata, Tyś niebo zbudował

I złotymi gwiazdami ślicznieś uhaftował;

Tyś fundament założył nieobeszłej ziemi I przykryłeś jej nagość zioły rozlicznemi.

Za Twoim rozkazaniem w brzegach morze stoi,

A zamierzonych granic przeskoczyć się boi;

Rzeki wód nieprzebranych wielką hojność mają.

Biały dzień, a noc ciemna swoje czasy znają.

Bądź na wieki pochwalon, nieśmiertelny Panie!

Twoja łaska, Twa dobroć nigdy nie ustanie.

Chowaj nas, póki raczysz, na tej niskiej ziemi;

O

Ty, co rządzisz całym światem, Me zbawienie w ręku masz;

Tu przed Twoim Majestatem Aniołowie kryją twarz.

O światłości przysłoniona, Rzuć mi Twój promienny blask, O dobroci nieskończona, Otwórz dla nas skarby łask;

Chlebie życia przeobfity, Nasyć duszy mojej głód;

Boski ogniu tu zakryty,

Rozgrzej serca mego chłód.

Jezu, Tyś jest Zbawicielem, Mnie od zgubnych ustrzeż dróg, Bądź mi siłą i weselem,

Bo w tej Hostii Tyś mój Bóg;

Dla miłości Matki Swojej Racz wysłuchać prośbę mą:

Bądź Miłości w duszy mojej, Nie gardź moją cichą łzą.

K

Ono nas zawsze prowadzić będzie i świecić jak słońce jasno.

Naprzód przebojem młodzi rycerze, do walki z grzechem swej duszy, Wodzem nam Jezus w Hostii ukryty z nim w bój nasz zastęp wyruszy!

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IN THESE DIFFICULT TIMES,

PLEASE REMEMBER ABOUT YOUR PARISH!

GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

SUNDAY

COLLECTION

AUGUST 1^ST

SUNDAY MASSES

ENVELOPES (Registered Parishioners) $ 6,883.00 LOOSE (Visiting/ Unregistered Parishioners) $ 2,780.01

SUNDAY MASSES TOTAL $ 9,663.01

Electronic Giving (online) $ n/a

Mailed Envelopes $ 2,085.00

Children's Envelopes $ n/a

Grand Total This Week $ 10,931.01

St. Monica Academy $ 122.00

Facility Maintenance Fund $ 1,493.00 Sacred Heart Shrine - Flowers $ 16.00

Catholic Charities $ n/a

Ascension $ n/a

Retirement Fund $ 10.00

Summer Mission Co-Op $ 279.00

Weekly Difference ($ 9,200.00 Budgeted) $ + 1,731.01 Year-to-Date Difference $ - 1,282.56 Actual Weekly Collection-to-Date $ 44,717.44

Year-to-Date Goal $ 46,000.00

YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. GOD BLESS YOU!

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AUGUST

August, 1 Regular Sunday Collection

Facility Maintenance August, 8 Regular Sunday

Collection School Support August, 15 Regular Sunday

Collection Assumption August, 22 Regular Sunday

Collection Mission Co-Op August, 29 Regular Sunday

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