21 - St. Barbara Parish

St. Barbara Catholic Church
2859 South Throop Street, Chicago, Illinois 60608, Phone: (312) 842-7979
www.StBarbaraChicago.org
- founded 1910 -
[email protected]
Rev. Dennis Ziomek, Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Andrzej Beltowski, Associate
[email protected]
ST. BARBARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
www.StBarbaraSchool.org
Principal: Dorene Hurckes
Phone: (312) 326-6243
Fax: (312)842-7960
MASS SCHEDULE
SUNDAY LITURGIES
Saturday………………………………….. 5:00 p.m.
Sunday……..6:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
WEEKDAY LITURGIES
8:30 a.m.: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday; 6:00 p.m.: Tuesday
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
6:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted
CONFESSION
Saturday 3:45-4:30 p.m.
July 21, 2013
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
It is [Christ] whom we proclaim,
admonishing everyone
and teaching everyone with all wisdom,
that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.
— Colossians 1:28b
Celebrating over a Century of
Faith and Education
St. Barbara Parish is a Roman Catholic community
celebrating a century of faith in the Bridgeport area. Our
faith community welcomes all people, helping them grow
spiritually through liturgy, prayer, and education, and
socially through activities for all ages. Our school takes
great pride in fostering these values in our children. We
give witness to our faith by sharing with each other our
God-given gifts and talents. We nourish and sustain our
faith as a family by celebrating the sacraments and the
presence of the risen Lord among us in the Eucharist.
FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS
Mass at 8:30 a.m., followed by a short period of Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament. Evening Mass at 6:00 p.m., followed by Exposition and Adoration, concluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 7:30 p.m.
THE ROSARY
Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. before the 6:00 p.m. Mass, and on
Sunday at 5:30 a.m. before the 6:00 a.m. Sunday Mass.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; 1:30-4:00 p.m.
The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
WE WELCOME YOU
Seeking a parish?
A spiritual family?
A place to pray, deepen your
faith, or serve others?
If so, our hearts and doors
are open to you! We thank God
for sending you. Please introduce yourself to either Fr.
Dennis or Fr. Andrzej after Mass.
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Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday, July 20 - Vigil -16th Sunday in Ordinary
Time
5:00 p.m. + Sophie Rzasa (Gloria Paradiso)
+ Mary Ann “Mae” Bialek (Diann Bak)
Special Intention: Stanley Piorecki
(Ted Piorecki)
Sunday, July 21 - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
6:00 a.m. + Ted Novak (Family)
+ 66th Birthday Remem.: Bob Oleszkiewicz
(Wife)
9:30 a.m. + Sharon Stachnik (Chris Tampier)
+ Mary Jaworek-Waclawek
(Jim & Evelyn Goetz)
11:30 a.m. + John Kuberski (Family)
+ Joe Kostecka (M. Korso)
Blessings: Sherold Mazarka & Family
(V. Pienta Family)
Blessings: Bruno & Michael Nardi
(D. Annoreno)
Special Intention: Stanley Piorecki
(Ted Piorecki)
Monday, July 22 - St. Mary Magdalene
8:30 a.m. + Lenore Malone (Family)
Tuesday, July 23 - Weekday; St. Bridget
6:00 p.m. Health Blessings: Rick Jakush
(Ed & B. Glabicki)
Wednesday, July 24 - Weekday; St. Sharbel Makhluf
8:30 a.m. + Esther & Joseph Zalewski
(Rita & Donald Davidson)
Thursday, July 25 - St. James, Apostle
8:30 a.m. + Mary Fitzgerald (LaVerne Fitzgerald
Connolly)
Friday, July 26 - Sts. Joachim & Anne
8:30 a.m. Blessings: Rosalie Spalla Family (Family)
Saturday, July 27 - Weekday: BVM
8:30 a.m. Parishioners
Saturday, July 27 - Vigil - 17th Sunday in Ordinary
Time
5:00 p.m. + Sophie Rzasa (Diane & Marilyn Rzasa)
Sunday, July 28 - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
6:00 a.m. + Victoria N. Krzyzanski (Family)
9:30 a.m. + Mary Diaz DeLeon (Family)
Health Blessings: Edward Sraga Family
11:30 a.m. Blessings: Rose Kisielowski (V. Pienta Family)
+ Ted & Ann Glowacki (Family)
Summer Weekday Masses
Monday through Friday—CHAPEL (air-conditioned)
All Saturday and Sunday Masses—CHURCH
Dear People of St. Barbara,
Our 22nd Annual ParishFest is upon us. Remember that
day 2 of ParishFest goes from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on
Saturday. If you have not yet returned your ParishFest
Raffle Books, the drawing is tonight, Saturday, at 10:30
p.m., so you still have time to turn them in at the Raffle
Table. If you misplaced or forgot your ParishFest raffle
tickets, extra tickets are available at the Raffle Table for
$25 each for a booklet of 5 tickets ($5 each). This raffle
has $4000 in prize money.
There are several other Raffles which continue through
Saturday night. Split the Pot Raffle Tickets are $5 each.
One winner will take home 1/2 of the total pot. There is
also the Holy Name TV Raffle for a 43” and 32” Flat
Panel TV with tickets at $5 each. Plus the Be a Star for a
Day Raffle with the Bobbie Brown Makeup Artist for 4
and Lunch for 4 at Bloomingdales, with tickets at $10
each. These drawings will take place beginning at 10:30
p.m. Saturday. The winner does not need to be present.
A small group of people have been meeting monthly
since February to plan our annual Parish Fest. I am
particularly grateful for their work and for the leadership
of our ParishFest Chair, Mary Murray. If anyone can help
with ParishFest Take-down on Sunday, either before or
after Sunday morning Mass, your help in the parking lot
would be greatly appreciated.
One theme in this weekend’s Gospel is the rivalry of
Martha and Mary described in Saint Luke’s Gospel,
which has been played out over the centuries. The
Gospel story highlights the need for both an active and
contemplative life in the church. For us, our faith has to
be balanced with both prayer and action. We need to
listen to the Word of Jesus, but we also have to put his
Word into action in our lives.
Another theme is the importance of hospitality.
Hospitality can make a business, and the lack of
hospitality can break a business. Similarly, hospitality
can have a huge effect on the vitality of a parish. At St.
Barbara, we have Greeters to welcome at the entrance of
the Church. Before Mass begins, you are invited to greet
those around you. I try to make it a point to introduce
myself to someone who I might not recognize before or
after Mass. I welcome them as a visitor, and if they have
recently moved into Bridgeport, I invite them to consider
becoming parishioners of St. Barbara Parish. We are all
called to welcome one another in the name of Jesus, our
Lord.
Yours in Christ,
-Fr. Dennis Ziomek
Meetings This Week
Wed., July 24 - Transformation/Mission Group;
7:00 p.m., Rectory
Sat., July 27 - Church Cleaning; 9:15 a.m.
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Did You Know?
Three special senior women, who were
raised in Bridgeport and educated at St.
Barbara School years ago, celebrated
their Jubilee Mass at Clare Oaks
Chapel in Bartlett, Illinois, on Saturday,
July 13, 2013.
We offer our CONGRATULATIONS to the following women for giving 215 combined years of service
to the Church as Sisters of St. Joseph, Third Order of
St. Francis:
Sister Raphael Kmiecik, 75 years
Sister Elaine Haiduk, 70 years
Sister Imelda Goska, 70 years
Please check out a bit of their history on our church
bulletin boards and visit http://www.ssj-tosf.org to
learn more about the Sisters of St. Joseph, TOSF.
The parish collected $606.00 for
the Retired Priest Collection on
June 9th and $572.00 for the Peter’s Pence Collection on June
30th. Thank you for your generous financial support of the charitable works of our Holy Father.
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Please pray for the repose of the souls of
Dennis Bartusiak
(Brother of Roberta Carden)
Margaret A. Fasan (Fasan Florist)
Please keep the Bartusiak, Carden and
Fasan families in your prayers.
Raffle Ticket Returns
$7,060 as of July 15
Thank you to the following who have
submitted their paid Grand RaffleTickets:
R. Acevedo, V. Aguilar, N. Alvarez-Rodriguez,
M/M J. Arellano, D. Bak, R. Baker, J. Balasa, E.
Barajas, D. Becatti, C. Benjamin, M/M J. Bertucci, J.
Boniewicz, G. Bujnowski, J. Campione, M/M B.
Carden, M/M R. Castanedo, J. Chan, M/M W. Chan,
M/M W. Chodor, P. Cirello, M/M S. Coffey, L.
Cruz, S. Cudzilo, M/M D. Czarnecki, V. David, A.
DeGrazia, H. DiazDeLeon, G. Dumelle, C. Encina,
D. Esposito, S. Fairley, H. Feliciano, N. Feliciano,
M/M L. Frenzel, W. Garrity, Jr., J. Gembara, G.
Gibbs, M/M E. Glabicki, L. Golab, A. Goetz, D.
Goetz, M/M I. Goetz, M. Gorski, K. Graczyk, S.
Guest, M/M L. Guidara, M/M J. Gurgone, Jr., B.
Hudren, M/M P. Ibarra, C. Jendryczka, M/M L.
Jimenez, C. Jordan, G. Kaminski, M/M M. Kelly, L.
Keslinke, T. Kisielente, S. Kiwala, C. Krupa, E.
Krzyzanski, J. Kutansky, D. Landl, F. Latka, W.
Lazowski, R. Lodding, M. Loughney, J. Mangnall, S.
Maryas, D. Mata, L. Mata, S. Mazarka, J. McCann,
M. McCann, C. Medders, M/M C. Medrano, E.
Nardi, W. & V. Nauseda, K. M. Ng, H. Nippe, M.
Novak, S. Novak, C. Nowak, F. Ochoa, T.
Oleszkiewicz, F. Paprzycki, G. Paradiso, N. Pawela,
E. Payton, L. Penasky, J. & E. Perez, J. Peters, J.
Piemonte, V. Pienta, E. Pietrzak, S. Piorecki, T.
Piorecki, T. Powers, D. Ramos, B. Rekar, T. Rolek,
M. Rolon, T. Ryndak, Diane Rzasa, Dorothy Rzasa,
M. Rzasa, S. Rzasa, P. Saletta, D. Saucedo, L.
Schipiour, D. J. Schultz, M/M M. Semmler, J.
Sierzega, A. Skokal, T. Skokal, M/M R. Smolinski,
J. Soltysiak, G. Solverson, M/M T. Spalla, J.
Spaargaren, R. Stephens, R. Stronczek, L. & M.
Szczepanski, M/M J. Szlagowski, B. Torba, M.
Torres, A. Turner, M/M G. Vanderford, Jr., C.
Vargas, L. Vazquez (Anthony Serrano), M/M W.
Webb, M/M C. Whitehouse, M/M P. Whitehouse, N.
Wisniewski, S. Wisniewski, J. Yan, M/M J. Ziemba,
I. Zima, Rev. D. Ziomek
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Stewardship
Weekend of July 13-14
Sunday Envelopes (160)
SATURDAY, July 27th — 5:00 p.m.
$2392.50
Sunday Loose
$697.16
Children's Envelopes (3)
$7.00
Fuel Collection (75)
$910.00
Total Collection
$4,006.66
Votives & Vigil Lights
Altar Servers K. Martinez, A. Goetz, A. Lemke,
J. Hernandez-Garrity
________________________________________
Eucharistic
Ministers
B. Rekar, R. Semmler
Lectors
L. Saletta, G. Dumelle
Greeters
M. Rolon
_________________________________________
_________________________________
SUNDAY, July 28th — 6:00 a.m.
$166.15
Altar Servers Deacon Ray, George Vanderford
378
Total Mass Attendance
Donation Range
Eucharistic
Ministers
$30-39
3
50
$40-49
2
$10-14
35
$50-99
8
$15-19
8
$100+
2
$20-29
37
_________________________________________
_________________________________
Greeters
$5-9
S. Guest, J. Balasa
J. Bertucci
Lectors
Less than $5 15
_________________________________________
B. Webb, C Krok, J. Krzyzanski
SUNDAY, July 28th — 9:30 a.m.
Altar Servers J. Michalak, B. Alvarez, M. Garcia,
L. Garcia
_________________________________________
Weekly Income Goal: $6,000.00
Year-To-Date as of 07/14/13 (Actual):
$7,556.82
Year-To-Date as of 7/14/13 (Goal):
$12,000.00
Please consider giving one hour
of your weekly salary as your contribution.
God bless your generosity!
Today’s 2nd Collection is for:
Catholic Education
GiveCentral.org electronic giving:
COLLECTION
May
June
Sunday
$1400
$1550
Second
615
$495
Parish Total
$2015
$2045
Other
$250
$140
Cent Campaign
$1375
$125
Eucharistic
Ministers
D. Saucedo, J. Garcia
Lectors
Z. Gortowski, A. Salinas
_________________________________________
_________________________________
T. Jasas
Greeters
SUNDAY, July 28th — 11:30 a.m.
Altar Servers N. Salinas, J. Anderson, M. Perez,
J. M. Perez
_________________________________________
Eucharistic
Ministers
D. Ramos, R. Carden
Lectors
H. Alonzo, L. Szczepanski
_________________________________________
_________________________________
Greeters
P. Saletta
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and secure way to make your weekly donations to St.
Barbara. Donate via credit card or electronic check
(ACH). Sign up by visiting St. Barbara’s home
WEB page and follow the prompts.
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School Happenings
St. Barbara Family & Alumni Dinner Dance
Save the date for this year’s
annual dinner dance, Shine on Harvest Moon. The dinner dance will
be held on Sunday, October 27,
2013 from 3-8 p.m. The event will
take place at Polonia Banquets
(4604 S. Archer Ave.). Tickets are
$40 per adult and $20 per child.
This event brings together current parishioners, families and alumni. It is a great time to enjoy the wonderful food, reminisce about old times and meet new
folks. We hope to have a great showing. Tickets
will be available after Sept. 1 through school (312326-6243) or the rectory (312-842-7979).
We are also taking nominations for the Sister Mary
Grandys Award and the Rev. Skupien Distinguished
Graduate Award. Nominations can be sent to
[email protected].
(Please indicate award in the subject). Please give a brief explanation as to why the award should
be given. Nominations CANNOT
be accepted after Sept. 15.
St. Barbara School 2013-14 Registration
St. Barbara School is now accepting registration
for the 2013-14 school year. Students entering preschool
must be of age by September 1, 2013. Kindergarten children must be 5 years of age by September 1, 2013.
Registration applications can be obtained from
the school office. Please call for information: 312-3266243 (every day) or 312-842-0042 (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
St. Barbara is a Catholic school with a strong
academic curriculum. A dedicated faculty and staff work
diligently to provide the best education in a nurturing and
caring environment that centers on family values. We
would be happy to welcome your family into ours.
St. Barbara School Sponsors Annual
Golf Outing
St. Barbara Elementary School is sponsoring its annual golf outing at Gleneagles Country Club in Lemont on Saturday, September 14. The price for the
day is $135 per golfer and includes
golf, cart, lunch, beverages, gifts, full
dinner and three hour open bar. Please
be there for lunch at 11:30 am. Golf
will begin at 12 noon (Shot Gun start).
Dust off those clubs and join us for a day of fun, food and
golf! Registration forms will be available in the back of
church or by calling the school at 312-326-6243. All proceeds benefit St. Barbara School and a portion of the proceeds go to student scholarships.
Parents: Please remember, you can earn your fundraising
dollars by bringing in Hole Sponsors ($100 each). For
every hole sponsor you bring in, it is $100 off of your
fundraising requirement. The deadline is August 31.
Please send them to school in care of Mrs. Hurckes’
attention.
Pilot Scholarship Program at St. Barbara School
The Archdiocese of Chicago has given
St. Barbara School the opportunity to
participate in a pilot scholarship
program for families who want their
children to have a Catholic school
education but cannot afford it.
The Caritas Scholarship program may cover up to 50% of
a student’s tuition, with the balance paid by the parents or
guardians of the student. Scholarships will be committed
for three years, provided the student remains in good
standing, and continues to demonstrate financial need,
based on annual submissions of financial aid forms.
Big Shoulders Fund is also offering an ACCESS
scholarship to public school families that desire a
Catholic school education. These scholarships are
renewable for three years as well.
All applicant families must submit a financial aid
application, school application and interview with the
principal. For more information, please call the school at
312-326-6243. Summer hours are 9-12 noon.
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Summer Mission Appeal
July 27-28
Next weekend we welcome Fr. Jospeh Domfeh, from
the Diocese of Sunyani, Ghana, West Africa. Most
of the people in the Diocese of Sunyani are poor
peasant farmers. The area lags behind the rest of the
country in education, basic infrastructure, and health.
Consequently, the Diocese has made social development a major part of and a tool for the evangelization
of the people.
Most of the people are poor. The average income of
most of the people in the area is $500.00 US dollars.
The Faith is relatively young. The faithful are
mainly first generation Christians. In many areas,
the Word of God is preached for the first time, and
the people are learning about Christ for the first time.
Major funding for the missionary activity of the Diocese of Sunyani comes from the generosity of friends
and participation in the Mission Appeal.
The generosity of the people of St. Barbara will help
to enable the Diocese of Sunyani to better serve the
people of God in their local Church in the Diocese of
Sunyani, Ghana, West Africa.
GOLDEN WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY MASS
Holy Name Cathedral will hold its annual Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, September 22, 2013,
at 2:45 p.m. Any couple married in 1963 and interested
in attending this celebration should contact the parish
office to register.
BINGO “Hall of Fame”
Thursday, July 11
Free Bingo for 6 Months
Frances
Help support St. Barbara School. Market Day will
be available all summer long. That’s right -- there
will be no break for the summer. You can now enjoy your Market Day favorites all year.
ST. BARBARA SENIORS
Are you 55+ ? Do you enjoy socializing with your
neighbors? Interested in playing Bingo? If so, come
to the next St. Barbara Senior Citizens Meeting to be
held on Tuesday, August 6th. Try it -- you might
like it!
** Church Cleaning**
$500 Split ― Kay and Dolly
Sat., July 27 -- 9:15 a.m.
Cleanliness is next to Godliness!
PARISH STAFF
Operations Manager: Ruth A. Czarnecki
[email protected]
Music Director: Eva Mrgan
[email protected]
Tuition Administrator: Dolores Becatti
[email protected]
Religious Ed Coordinator: Roberta Carden
St. Barbara Senior Center
(312) 225-2108
Baptisms: Parents must be registered practicing
parishioners and attend a baptismal preparation
session before a baptism will be scheduled. Call the
rectory office for further information.
Communion Calls: Please contact the Rectory when
someone who is homebound or in the hospital wishes
a visit to receive Holy Communion or the Sacrament
of the Anointing of the Sick. The Anointing of the
Sick is for anyone seriously sick and not only for
those near death.
Ministry of Care: Eucharistic Ministers are available
to visit, pray with, and bring Holy Communion to
those who are sick and unable to attend Mass. Notify
the Parish Office when this service is needed.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a program
for anyone inquiring and seeking information about
entering the Catholic faith.
Weddings: Weddings need to be scheduled at least
six months in advance. Couples are reminded to
secure the Church date before the reception hall.
Congratulations Fr. Andrjez Beltowski
and thank you Fr. Mike Bowler
Fr. Andrzej was installed as the Chaplain of the
Chicago Association of Holy Name Societies by
Fr. Michael Bolwer at the 11:30 a.m. Mass last
Sunday, July 14. We congratulate Fr. Andrzej
on his appointment as the new Chaplain, and we
thank Fr. Mike for his years of service as
outgoing Champlain.
All men of the parish are invited to the first Holy
Name Meeting of the new Parish Year on Friday,
September 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the Senior Mobile.
6 Day Vigil Light Candles
$3 for one, $5 for two
Small Candles: 50¢
Please pray for those homebound, hospitalized and in need of continued prayers...
Mary Aguirre, Kimberly Babe, Bob Baker, Dennis Bartusiak, Joseph ‘Joey’ Bertucci, Lonnie & Theresa Bertucci-Falls,
Pat Blaszak, Jennifer Bond, Irene Bonk, Jeff Bowman, Dolores Butkiewicz, Mary Camarda, Jim Christoper, Evelyn
Cline, Laverne Connolly, Joe Cruz, Wilfredo Cruz, Victoria David, Paul DeGrazia, Baby Derek, Jacqueline Dybas,
Loretto Felske, Natalia Francone, Darlene Frost, Harold Frost, Rose Furmanek, Lily Ann Galloway, John Gasca,
Margaret Gasca, Gerrie Gibbs, Cheryl Lynn Gilhooly, Bernadette & Ed Glabicki, Evelyn & Ignatius ‘Jim’ Goetz, Jose P.
Gutierrez, Jasmine Hansen, Eugene & Frances Harms, Kellar Harris, Gwen Holub, Morris Humphrey, Ted Hunter,
Suzanne Ivester, Sophie Jachim, Evelyn Jirik, Dr. Joe, Christopher Jordan, Gladys Kaminski, David & Geri Kaput, John
Kaput, Baby Sophia Kaput, Dorothy Kawalerski, Janice Kutansky, Richard Lyznicki, Josephine Loncke, Nancy Mallory,
Kayle Marth, Paul Martinez, Bill Marczuk, Elizabeth McClaughry, Maria Mawgwi, Carole Meyers, Lil’ Joe Michalak,
Dr. Mike, Anita Mikesh, Paul Mustari, Frank Muszynski, Bernice Nawracaj, Helen Nippe, John Novak, Theresa
Oleszkiewicz, Allison Pakula, Eva Castillion Parcon, Josie Petkus, Michael Petruck, Dolores Pienta, Virginia Pienta,
Tom Pierce Sr., Stan Piorecki, Ted Piorecki, Robert Potter, Thomas Potthoff, Evelyn Pyznarski, Sandra Rios, Jose
Rodriguez, Dolly Roti, Therese Ryndak, Dorothy Rzasa, Stanley Rzasa, Dave S., Diane S., Father Ron S., Tony S., Baby
Scarlet, Kennedy Shepski, Adeline Skokal, Sharon Solverson , Diane Spata, Madeline Stachnik, Jean Stronczek, Lauren
Stronczek, Rose Stronczek, Robert Synal, Joseph Szlagowski, Emily Rose Thomas, Baby Matthew Topa, Norbert
Trojanowski, Bill Ufferman, Dolores Ufferman, George & Phyllis Vanderford, Juan Vargas, Bill Webb, Dorothy
Wheeler, Sylvia Wiertel, Alex Wojtonik, Eugene & John Zabek