www.s erdinandchurch.com

Monday – October 10, 2016 8:00 AM – +Emily Konopka rq. L of St. Anne 12:00 PM (Noon) – +Lo e Kokosinski rq. Family 7:00 PM – Mass in Polish Tuesday- October 11, 2016 8:00 AM – +Michael Mele rq. Wife 12:00 PM (Noon) – Mass in English 7:00 PM – Mass in Polish Wednesday- October 12 2016 8:00 AM – Recovery of health for Anthony R.Coco 12:00 PM (Noon) – Robert Fedanzo rq. Son 7:00 PM – Mass in Polish Thursday- October 13, 2016 8:00 AM – Mass in English 12:00 PM (Noon) – Special Blessings for Mark Hillyer 7:00 PM – Mass in Polish Friday- October 14, 2016 8:00 AM – Mass in English 12:00 PM (Noon) – Mass in English 7:00 PM – Mass in Polish Saturday- October 15—St. Theresa of Jesus 7:00AM- Mass in Polish 8:00 AM – Mass in Polish 1:00 PM -Wedding Mass 5:00 PM – +Fr. David Cortesi 9th Anniversary of his death Sunday – October 16—Twenty-ninth Ordinary Sunday 7:00 AM - o zdrowie i Boże błogosławieństwo oraz opiekę

Matki Najświętszej w czasie choroby dla zięcia, o zdrowia dla mnie i całej mojej rodziny; + Ewa i Jan Kabat, +Maria i Jan Budzioch oraz ich dzieci

8:30 AM – +Mario Carrara rq. Family 10:00 AM – +William & Mart Butler 10:15AM – +Bronisława Staszel w 3-cią rocznicę śmierci 12:30 PM – +Thomas G. Manshreck rq. Wife 3:00 PM – O zdrowie i Boże błogoslawieństwo dla Łukasza z okazji urodzin, brata Ryszarda, Marka, Witolda, Basi i Jacka z rodzinami, o wieczną szczęśliwość dla Rozali i Feliksa Dojka rodziców i rodzeństwo 5:00PM - Mass in English 7:00 PM – Mass in Polish

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Mass Intentions The sanctuary lamps this week are lit for:

Congratulations!

Marriage Banns

Rest in Peace

EUCHARISTICADORATION-Held each Thursday following the 8:00 a.m. Mass un l 6:45p.m.

Rose & Ann Coco

We Welcome in Baptism

Best wishes to couple married in our church: Piotr Skierkowski & Agnieszka Gruba

Second: Robert Daniel Pennisi & Barbara Ann O. Angarone Third: Janusz Jarosz & Katarzyna Gorska Walla

Please remember to pray for the souls of all our faithful departed, especially:

Jerzy Warzecha

Ryan Garczarek son of Piotr Christopher & Kinga( Lisiewicz )Garczarek

DIVINEMERCYCHAPLET Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed in English everyday from Monday to Friday following 8:00 a.m. Mass. Please take a short break from your busy life and join the ladies in prayers. On every Saturday right a er 8:00 a.m. Mass prayer to St. Anne is being said. Please stop by the Church and offer to God at least a few moments of your

me.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

B. Koziol

Remember in Prayer 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.

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Our Stewardship of Treasure

Mary Ayello Anthony R. Coco Lo e Chrapla Violet Del Vacchio Edward Waytula Pat Ostrowski William Keleher Arlene Garcia Diana Krzyzanowski Nick Paolino Jean Staniszewski Laura Schofield Calvin Upton Julie D’Agos no Luna Family Brianna Jurczykowski Susan Milostan Robert Malek Michael F. Coco Tish Vanoni Jodi Mack Geraldine Mack Agnes Coco Ester Baran Isabell Beyer Deadra Kusek Stanley Podgorny Laverne Greco Steve Johns Barbara Alderson Anna DeBold Kathleen Barr Lesley Barr Mary Hal n Virginia Starsiak Veena Bhat Veronica Segovia Frances Skrabacz Marion Watermann Richard Behrendt Joseph Biancalana Sr. Joseph Biancalana Steve Garorowski Grace Miceli

Dolly D’Agos no Jerry Mack Julia Szyelik Jim Jezuit George Keehn Donald Trainor Maureen Keith Dolly Aloisio Michael Spano Judy Fahey Lee Ready John Ready Gack Fahey Jadwiga Glowacz Petronella Latuszek Jack Fahey Jany Aloisio Margery Janz Jody Panek Chris ne Gross Zareli Saavedra Helen Szostak Be y Hotcaveg Mary Lynn Remijan Wiliam Remijan Arle e Prasteher Richard Wojcichowski Frank De Marco Stefan Wiśniewski Carmela DiTata Stanisław Cwieka John Brown Joanna Grzeszkowiak Felix Aquino Marry Henning Teri & Fred Bauer Lena Dorado Elaine M. Budzisz Pat Wenzl Mary Ann Reynen Sco Paterson

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY

SPC Jeffrey Foerster ; SA Andrew Rios

Pvt2 Nicholas Whelan; SGT Derrick Mateja

Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your „TREASURE” with St. Ferdinand Parish

BÓG ZAPŁAĆ!

PLEASE REMEMBER ST. FERDINAND PARISH IN YOUR WILL.

Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” Luke 17:18

Most of us live “easy” lives. We have food, shelter and clothing. We go on vaca on every year and own a car or

two. Most of us take this all for granted. Did you ever no ce that people with the least amount of possessions are usually

the most grateful? Shouldn’t this be the other way around? Take me every day and thank God for all He has

given you.

We invite anyone able to help with the church cleaning. Please join us weekly on Mondays at 5:00 pm

and Fridays at 10:00 am. Thank you!

Sincere THANK YOU to all who give their me to keep our church clean. Thank you for your faithfulness and dependability. Please know

that your help is very much valued and appreciated.

MASS TIME LECTOR

5:00 PM J. Lohrmann E. DeLeon, D. Lasiewicz

8:30 AM

10:00 AM (chapel)

12:30 PM

5:00PM

D. Camara

J .Zarate, M. Madrano

M. Duce/L.Perz

E & T Anaya, R. Serran, J. Benez,

S. Kass, P. Macias

L. Perez & Seminarian

SATURDAY, October 15

SUNDAY, October 16

E. Camara, T Kass

J. Zarate

SUNDAY,OCTOBER2,2016 Envelops: $ 5,444.00 Loose: $ 2,843.00 Total: $ 8,287.00

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ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO… • Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?

• Has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized?

• Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?

We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Bap sm, Confirma on, and Eucharist during the Easter season. There are separate sessions for children or youth. You are welcome to par cipate in the process with your ques ons, your insights and your faith story in a warm accep ng se ng.

For more informa on please contact Stan Mastalerz 773-865-4151, Jeff Aloisio 773-263-6786 or Zofia Mazurek (Parish Secretary) 773-622-5900.

THE PARISH OFICE WILL BE

CLOSED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 10

IN OBSERVANCE OF COLUMBUS DAY.

It will re-open on Tuesday, October 11.

DOMESTICVIOLENCEAWARNESSANDOUTREACHMASSSaturday,October29,atHolyNameCathedralArchbishop Blase J. Cupich will preside at the first archdiocesan-wide Mass for Domes c Violence Awareness and Outreach, on Saturday, October 29, at 5:15 p.m. at Holy Name Cathedral, State and Superior Streets in Chicago. All are welcome to a end, especially vic ms of domes c violence, their children and families. Domes c violence is an epidemic in the United States, affec ng more than one in three women and one in eight men within their life mes, impac ng all communi es, races, ages, genders and financial strata. When asked about domes c violence, Archbishop Cupich said, “Many mes violence in the streets begins at home. Adults and children are trauma zed and alienated from the love and support they need by the violence they witness. We must respond to this tragedy.” Among the 198 Catholic dioceses in the United States, the Archdiocese of Chicago has the most developed domes c violence outreach program. “Other dioceses are looking to our work in Chicago as a model for their own local churches,” said Rev. Dahm. “We encourage everyone interested in this issue to a end this Mass, to help build awareness of the problem and to support families that have or currently are experiencing domes c violence.” More informa on about domes c violence is available on the Archdiocese of Chicago website, www.archchicago.org. Click Domes c Violence Outreach on the homepage to access resource material and a list of Catholic parishes involved in domes c violence ministries.

USHERSMEETINGOctober 14 Friday 730 pm The ushers of St Ferdinand will be mee ng to finalize the 60th pancake breakfast. Our monthly host will be serving. If unable to make it contact Peter Holod 773 370-3479

ATTENTIONCATHOLICMOTORCYCLERIDERSKnights of Christ Catholic Motorcycle Ministry invites all motorcyclists to join them for a ride to Holy Hill, Wisconsin on Sunday October 16, 2016. We will begin by a ending 9:00 AM Mass at St. Raphael the Archangel Parish at 40000 N. US Highway 45 in Old Mill Creek, IL. This parish has the “Doors of Mercy” that you can pass through to gain the plenary indulgence for the Jubilee Year of Mercy. For more informa on and updates please email us at knightsofchrist1@gmail.com; or follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/

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ARCHDIOCESAN WEBSITE See what’s new at www.archchicago.org

THISWEEKATSAINTFERDINANDPARISH

Monday — October 10, 2016 10:00AM — Friendship Club (Convent) 6:00PM — Cub Scouts (Convent) 6:00PM — Troop #51 (Jason Torba Center) 6:00pm — Knights of Columbus (Canning Hall) 8:00PM — Reserved for Speaker/Movie (Jason Torba Ctr)

Tuesday — October 11, 2016 10:30AM — Irving Park Women’s Club (Convent) 1:00PM — Jr Legion of Mary (Convent) 5:00PM — Radosc (Jason Torba Center) 6:00PM — Chicagowskie Slowiki (Chapel)

Wednesday — October 12, 2016 5:00PM — Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena (Church) 6:00PM — Cub Scouts (Convent) 6:00PM — Polonia Group Dance (Jason Torba Center) 6:00PM — Chicagowskie Slowiki (Chapel)

Thursday — October 13, 2016 2:30PM — Jr. Legion of Mary Adora on (Church) 6:00PM — Girls Scouts (Convent) 6:00PM — Boy Scout Pack 3051 (Jason Torba Center) 7:00PM — Filareci (Chapel) 7:45PM — School Board Mtg (Cafeteria) Friday — October 14, 2016 9:00AM — Legion of Mary (Convent) 6:30PM — Pilgrim Virgin (Convent) 7:30PM — Ushers’ Club Mee ng (Jason Torba Center) Saturday — October 15, 2016 1:00PM — Polish Scouts (Convent) 4:00PM — Polish Highlanders Dinner Dance (JTC) 6:00PM — AA Mee ng (Convent) Sunday— October 16, 2016 11:15AM — Lednica (Chapel) 3:00PM — Bap sm in Polish (Church)

OPENHOUSESaint Patrick High School would like to invite all 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th grade boys and their families to our Open House on Thursday, October 13, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. Join us for a tour of our facility, meet our dynamic students, dedicated faculty and discover THE SAINT PATRICK EXPERIENCE. Eighth graders can become a Shamrock-for-a-Day by signing up for a shadow day. For 156 years Saint Patrick High School, Chicago’s Oldest Catholic High School for Boys, has been preparing the young men of Chicago for college and for life. HOLYFIRE—October14&15All students in 6th through 9th grade are invited to a end Holy Fire, one day events of live entertainment, dynamic speakers, and fellowship all inspired by authen cally Catholic values. The two mirror events will be held at the UIC Pavilion and will challenge young Catholics to respond to the Holy Father’s call to become missionary disciples who are not afraid to witness the faith. Do not miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to witness the young and living Church in ac on! For more informa on and to register for the event, please visit: www.formedcatholic.com/holyfire CLASSREUNIONCalling all members of Saint Francis Borgia class of 1976! Come celebrate our 40th reunion on November 12, 2016 at 7:30 pm. at Dra Bar, 8221 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago. Cash bar. E-mail s 76reunion@gmail.com by 11-4-16 to RSVP. I appreciate your assistance in spreading the word. If you have any ques ons or need more informa on please contact me at s 76reunion@gmail.com.

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Pancakes,breakfastsausage,eggs,kielbasa,coffee,orangejuiceandmilk 

Sunday, November 6 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

 St.Ferdinand’sSchoolCafeteria

3131N.MasonChicago,Illinois60634

Adults: $7              Children (11 and up): $5              

Children (10 and under): Free  

Prizespackagesvaluedat$600Raf leticketsonly$5.00

"We want you to be part of our celebration"

YOU’RE INVITED… The Society of Friends of the John Paul II Foundation in Chicago

Cordially invites you to attend the blessing of the statue of St. John Paul II by His Eminence

Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith,

on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ferdinand Parish

The Holy Mass will be celebrated following the blessing

After the Mass please join us at the BANQUET honoring His Eminence Cardinal Müller at the Parish Hall.

Information and ticket reservations by calling (630) 308-2609, (773) 934-5640

or stopping by the parish office.

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Dear Parishioners and Friends of M.O.P. " Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy" The volunteers suppor ng the works of Missionaries of the Poor would like to express their sincere gra tude for your dona ons of food and first aid items received during the September food drive for the poor in Jamaica. Once again you've exceeded our expecta ons with your generosity. We will able to fill the en re container which will be shipped to Jamaica the first week of November. Many people joined us in this year's collec on. We are extremely grateful to all for your kind words, sincerity and support. Your posi vity always helps strengthen our devo on to this great cause and mo vates us to con nuously keep working for those in need. Our container will arrive in Jamaica right in me for Christmas. We can only imagine how much joy, happiness and holiday cheer this will bring to all, especially children . Thanks to your goodness and charity the Missionary Brothers can con nue working to help the sick, homeless and the des tute. If anyone of you is interested in joining our group or traveling to one of M.O.P missions please do not hesitate to contact us to learn more. All forms of support in this mission are much appreciated, in return the Brothers will offer daily prayers for all who have contributed to this cause. May God bless you abundantly for sharing love with the poorest of the poor. M.O.P Chicago Support Team

Drodzy Parafianie oraz Przyjaciele M.O.P, " Blogoslawieni milosierni albowiem oni milosierdzia dostapia" Wolontariusze wspierający pracę Misjonarzy Ubogich serdecznie dziękują za dary żywności oraz artykułów pierwszej potrzeby, które otrzymali podczas wrzesniowej zbiórki żywności dla ubogich dzieci na Jamajce. Po raz kolejny nie zawiedliscie naszych podopiecznych , kontener ktory dzieki waszej hojnosci bedzie zapakowany po brzegi wyruszy na Jamajke w pierwszym tygodniu listopada. Wiele osob wlaczylo sie do tegorocznej akcji, jestesmy bardzo wdzieczni za wszytkie mile slowa i zyczliwosc jaka nam okazujecie. Taka postawa jeszcze badziej motywuje nas do dalszej pracy i sluzby najubozszym. Kontener dotrze na misje przed Swietami Bozego Narodzenia a rodosci i wdziecznosci nie bedzie konca. Dzięki Państwa hojności bracia misjonarze mogą kontynuować pracę wśród biednych, chorych oraz bezdomnych. Jezeli ktokolwiek z Panstwa chcialby dolaczyc do naszej grupy lub wybrac sie na jadna z msji prowadzona przez braci prosimy o kontakt. Bracia zapewniaja o codziennej modlitwie za wszystkich , ktorzy w jakikolwiek sposob wlaczyli sie w pomoc ich podopiecznym. Serdeczne Bóg zapłać za dzielenie się miłością z najbardziej potrzebującymi! Grupa wolontaruiszy M.O.P Oddzial Chicago

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PAŹDZIERNIK MIESIĄCEM RÓŻAŃCA ŚW. Zapraszamy do udziału w nabożeństwach Różańcowych

od poniedziałku do soboty o godz. 7:00 wieczorem, w niedziele o godz. 6:30 wieczorem

9 października – niedziela - Księża 10 października – poniedziałek – Koła Żywego Różańca (w intencji Ojczyzny 6:30 pm) 11 października – wtorek – Dzieci 12 października - środa – Ministranci 13 października – czwartek - Dzieci 14 października – piątek - Grupa młodzieżowa 15 października– sobota – Koła Żywego Różańca 16 października – niedziela - Księża 17 października – poniedziałek – Lednica 18 października – wtorek – Dzieci 19 października - środa – Lektorzy 20 października – czwartek - Dzieci 21 października – piątek – Młodzież przygotowująca się do Bierzmowania 22 października - sobota – Koła Żywego Różańca 23 października – niedziela - Księża 24 października – poniedziałek - Koła Żywego Różańca 25 października – wtorek - Radość 26 października - środa – Koło Podhalan i Miłośników Tatr 27 października – czwartek - Dzieci 28 października - piątek – Młodzież maturalna 29 października - sobota – Krucjata Różańcowa za Ojczyznę 30 października - niedziela - Księża 31 października - poniedziałek - Koła Żywego Różańca

ZAPROSZENIE Towarzystwo Przyjaciół Fundacji Jana Pawła II w Chicago zaprasza

na uroczyste poświęcenie figury św. Jana Pawła II przez Prefekta Kongregacji Nauki Wiary

Jego Eminencję Ksiedza Kardynała Gerharda Ludwiga Müllera

29 pazdziernika 2016 r. o godz. 10.00 rano w parafii św. Ferdynanda

Bezpośrednio po ceremonii zostanie odprawiona MSZA SWIETA pod przewodnictwem Honorowego Gościa.

Po Mszy św. zapraszamy do sali parafialnej na uroczysty BANKIET honorujący

Jego Eminencję Księdza Kardynała Gerharda Müllera

Rezerwacje i informacje pod numerami (630) 308-2609, (773) 934-5640 lub w biurze parafialnym.

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FORUM O MIŁOSIERDZIU Zakończenie Jubileuszowego Roku 

Miłosierdzia  

Bądźcie Świadkami Miłosierdzia! 

Kościół Św. Ferdynanda 5900 W. Barry Ave., Chicago

Forum Poprowadzi ks. Robert Grzybowski

Dyrektory Szkoły Nowej Ewangelizacji w Diecezji Drohiczyn

Obsada Muzyczna: Marcin Styczeń Band, Chór Collegium Cantorum Polonia - Śpiewajmy Panu,

Lednica 2000, Zespół Radość Piątek 4 listopada, 2016 6 pm Spowiedź Święta 7 pm Przywitanie Konferencja Prowadzona Adoracja 8:30 pm Msza Święta Sobota 5 listopada, 2016 6:30 pm Przywitanie

Konferencja Adoracja i Nabożeństwo Pierwszosobotnie

8:30 pm Msza Święta Niedziela 6 listopada, 2016 6 pm Cicha Adoracja 7 pm Przywitanie i Msza Święta Po Mszy Świętej:

Konferencja Modlitwa Wstawiennicza

Zapraszamy na Forum o Miłosierdziu, wydarzenie podsumowywujące czas wyjątkowej łaski

Roku Jubileuszowego. Forum to niepowtażalny czas spotkania z żywym Bogiem, który przychodzi do naszych słabości z łaską miłosierdzia, przypomina nam o naszej godności i dotka naszych zranień.

Doświadczając spotkania z Jezusem i umocnienia wiary, posła nas abyśmy stali się Jego świadkami.

Przyjdź, Doświadcz Miłosierdzia! 

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NABOŻEŃSTWOFATIMSKIECzwartek,13październikaZapraszamy na Nabożeństwo Fa mskie połączone z procesją różańcową wokół kościoła, które zostanie odprawione w sobote, 13 października o godz. 7:00 wieczorem. Nabożeństwa fa mskie odprawiane w wielu parafiach i ośrodkach religijnych są wypełnieniem woli Maryi i odpowiedzią na Jej objawienie się i słowa w Fa mie wypowiedziane do trojga młodych wizjonerów w 1917 roku w Portugalii. Przez modlitwę różańcową rozważamy życie i postawę Matki Bożej oraz Jej Syna, Wcielonego Jednorodzonego Syna Bożego, który dla naszego zbawienia stał się człowiekiem i ofiarował swoje życie za nas na krzyżu.

MSZAŚW.ZAOJCZYZNĘPONIEDZIAŁEK,10PAŹDZIERNIKA

Serdecznie zapraszamy na Mszę św. za Ojczyznę w srode , 10 paźdzsiernika o godz 7:00 wieczorem, podczas której modlimy się za naszą Ojczyznę Polskę oraz ofiary katastrofy smoleńskiej.

PorządekNabożeństwdoMiłosierdziaBożegownaszejpara ii

Każdy 3-ci piątek miesiąca po Mszy Św. o godz. 7 pm Nabożeństwo do Miłosierdzia Bożego: Wystawienie Najświętszego Sakramentu, modlitwy, Droga Krzyżowa

Każdy piątek o 6:40 pm przed Mszą Świętą Koronka do Miłosierdzia Bożego

Każdy dzień o 3 pm Koronka do Miłosierdzia Bożego

Każdy czwartek 3 pm Godzina Święta: Psalmy, Różaniec i Koronka do Miłosierdzia Bożego

Przypominamy o praktyce Uczynków Milosierdzia co do ciała i co do duszy:

29 i 30 października Picwick Theatre 5 S.Prospect, PARK RIDGE, IL

Uczynki miłosierdzia co do ciała 1. Głodnych nakarmić 2. Spragnionych napoić 3. Nagich przyodziać 4. Podróżnych w dom przyjąć 5. Więźniów pocieszać 6. Chorych nawiedzać 7. Umarłych pogrzebać

Uczynki miłosierdzia co do duszy 1. Grzesznych upominać 2. Nieumiejętnych pouczać 3. Wątpiącym dobrze radzić 4. Strapionych pocieszać 5. Krzywdy cierpliwie znosić 6. Urazy chętnie darować 7. Modlić się za żywych i umarłych.

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Podhalanie i Miłośnicy Tatr pod patronatem

Matki Boskiej Ludźmierskiej zapraszają na

Wielką Zabawę Jesienna do sali Jason Torba Center

3115 N. Mason

Cena biletu $25 od osoby Bar i kuchnia obficie zaopatrzone.

W czasie zabawy bogata loteria fantowa.

Do tańca przygrywać będzie wspaniały zespół Casablanca.

Prezes Tadeusz Kulasik wraz z Zarządem

Po więcej informacji prosimy dzwonić

(773) 715-7605 — Prezes (773) 636-4695 — V-ce Prezes

St. Ferdinand Parish

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Support Staff Mrs. Zofia Mazurek, Parish Secretary Sr. Kamila Wojdyla, Administra ve Assistant Ms. Elizabeth Ceisel-Mikowska, Bulle n Editor Mr. Paul Kolodziej, Website Editor

Liturgical Bro. Dr. James Drangsholt, Director of Music/Liturgy, Lector & EM Coordinator Dcn. Irv Hotcaveg, Deacon Emeritus Ms. Jane Lohrmann, Homebound Ministers of Care Scheduler Parish Council Mrs. Sophie Kass—President, Stanley Mastalerz, Anthony Mangiaracina, Peter Holod, Denise Akana, MaryAnn Barnhart, Joyce McGiniss, Elizabeth Kata, Maria Gal, Br. James Drangsholt, ExOfficio Members: Sr. Dorota Domin

Parish Finance Commi ee Mr. Tom Bucaro-Chairperson, Robert Groszek, Tadeusz Czosnyka, Edith Anaya, Mrs. MaryAnn Barnhart, Mr. Gene Szaben, Greg Ramel, ExOfficio Members: Mr. Mar n Wojtulewicz-Parish Accountant, Sr. Kamila Wojdyla, Denise Akana Parish Organiza ons and Prayer Groups Boy Scout: Mr. Vince Clemente, Coordinator Fish Fry: Mrs. Pat Wenzl and Mrs.Mary Ellen Leavy Coordinators Friendship Club Girl Scout: Mrs. Joyce McGinniss, Coordinator Knights of Columbus—Mater Chris Council: Mr. Mark A. Duce, Grand Knight

Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary: Marcia Codak Ladies of St. Anne: Mrs. Violet DelVecchio, President Legion of Mary: Miss Aurora Almeida — President Legion of Mary, Juniors: Mrs. Emma Camara, President Irving Park Catholic Woman’s Club: Mrs. Dolores Schoewe Polish Altar Servers — Fr. Michal Wyrzykowski, Moderator English Altar Servers: Fr. Pawel Adamus, Moderator Polish Club of the Good Shepherd: Mr. Andrzej Parada, President Polish Rosary Group: Mrs. Helena Lesak, President Polish School Parents’ Assn.: Mrs. Bogusława Łakomy, Pres. Radość: Ms. Marzena Kulesza, Music Teacher Kropeczki: Sr. Dorota Domin Lednica Group: Fr. Michal Wyrzykowski Polonia: Ensemble Ms. Anna Krysinski 847-529-2555 MOP: Mrs.Marta Robak 847-312-6144 St. Ferdinand Athle c St. Ferdinand Polish Highlanders Club: Mr. Tadeusz Kulasik, President St. Ferdinand School Board: Mrs. MaryAnn Barnhart, Chairperson St. Vincent DePaul Society: Mr. Michael McGinniss, President Teens of Our Church: Fr. Pawel Adamus —Youth Minister The Associa on of Apostles of the Divine Mercy: Fr. Michal Wyrzykowski, Moderator Ushers Club: Mr. Peter Holod, President Pro-Life Coordinators: Tony Mangiaracina, Helena Lesak Chapel Choir – Conductor Julie Tupiak 773-742-2611 Word of Life — Dito Camara 773-344-8514 Holy Spirit Missionary Associa on: Sr. Elwira Dziuk

ON GRATEFUL RECEIVING — Copyright 2015 by John B. Reynolds (john@jrwrites.com)

There are several great prayers to pray every day. Like the Our Father, the Hail Mary, the Glory Be. Or like the Guardian Angel Prayer, the Angelus, Grace. Years ago I heard of another prayer that someone favored, but if it’s on the official Catholic prayer docket, I missed it. At the same me, I’ve repeated it several mes since. Call it the Thank You/Help Me prayer. x7. As in, “Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you/ Help me, Help me, Help me, Help me, Help me, Help me, Help me.” Or maybe it’s “Help me, Help me…/ Thank you, Thank you...” I prefer the former over the la er, but either one works for me and is always at the ready. This prayer comes to mind today as I consider the readings. We know from the Second Book of Kings that Naaman, a military commander of Aram, is cured of leprosy in drama c fashion. Per 2 Kings 5:14-17, “Naaman went down and plunged into the Jordan seven mes at the word of Elisha, the man of God. His flesh became again like the flesh of a li le child, and he was clean of his leprosy.” Naaman returns to Elisha in gra tude (Help me, Help me…/Thank you, Thank you…), and even wants to give Elisha a gi . But the prophet refuses, promp ng Naaman to ask for two mule-loads of dirt from Israel to take back to Aram so that he might at least worship God on God’s home turf. Yet all of this has an inauspicious start. From the en re story, (beginning with 2 Kings 5:1-13) we learn that Naaman originally balks at the idea of the Jordan cure. First, actually, he wants Elisha to heal him in the moment. And, in person. Instead, Elisha just sends

Naaman a message: “Go and wash seven mes in the Jordan, and your flesh will heal…” This angers Naaman. And besides not ge ng an instant cure…well…the Jordan? “Are not the rivers of Damascus, the Abana and the Pharpar, be er than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be cleansed?” Sheeesh, Naaman! His servants finally convince him, though, so to the Jordan--and healing--he goes. The Help me, Help me…/ Thank you, Thank you… prayer comes into play in the Gospel as well. This familiar story told only by Luke tells of the cleansing of the ten lepers who come to Jesus seeking a cure. Technically, they shout their request from a distance: “Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!” Jesus responds simply: “Go show yourselves to the priests.” Perhaps like Naaman--who wanted Elisha to invoke God, move his hand over the leprosy, and effect a miraculous cure right there on the spot--the ten are expec ng something more extraordinary. If so, though, they don’t show it, going at once to the priests and being cleansed enroute. Since only the Samaritan of the ten returns in gra tude, perhaps the prayer becomes “Help me, Help me, Help me, Help me, Help me, Help me, Help me, Help me, Help me, Help me/ Thank you.” S ll, I give the other nine props for their immediate obedience to Christ’s command. Of course, my bigger props go to the Samaritan. Somewhere in Scripture we learn that God loves a cheerful giver. And today, certainly, a grateful receiver. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you…

St. Ferdinand Parish Phone: (773) 622-5900 www.stferdinandchurch.com

Rev. Zdzisław (Jason) Torba, Pastor Rev. Pawel Adamus, Associate Pastor Rev. Michael Wyrzykowski, Associate Pastor Rev. Albert Judy, OP — PT Associate Pastor Rev. Raymond O’Connor, CMF — Weekend Help Br. James Drangsholt, OSF — In Residence

MASS TIMES ENGLISH POLISH Weekdays W ciągu tygodnia 8:00 AM & 12:00 Noon 7:00 PM Saturdays Sobota 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Anticipated) 7:00 AM Sundays Niedziela 8:30 AM 7:00 AM 10:00 AM (Chapel) 10:15 AM 12:30 PM 3:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM

RECONCILIATION / SAKRAMENT SPOWIEDZI

Monday—Saturday / od poniedziałku do soboty

6:30 PM — 7:00 PM Saturday / Sobota

8:30 AM — 9:00 AM First Friday of the month / Pierwszy piątek miesiąca

6:00 PM —7:30 PM

St. Ferdinand School: 773 622-3022 Ms. Denise Akana—Principal Religious Education Office: 773 622-3022 ex. 352 Sr. Dorota Domin St. Ferdinand Polish Saturday School: 773-622-3022 ex 303 Sr. Dorota Domin — Principal Christian OutReach (COR): 773 622-9732 Mr. Michael McGinniss, Director Missionary Sisters of Christ the King - 773 889-7979 Sr. Dorota Domin—Superior Sr. Kamila Wojdyla, Sr. Mariola Inda

BAPTISM:

For Children: a pre-Baptism class is required for Baptism of the first child. Classes are held in English on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM in the Church, and in Polish on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30PM in the Church. Following registration, the sacrament of Baptism is celebrated in English on the second Saturday each month at 6:00PM and on the fourth Sunday of the month at the 12:30PM Mass. The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated in Polish on the first Saturday of the month at 6:00PM and on the third Sunday of the month at the 3:00PM Mass. Please call the rectory to register at 773/622-5900. For Adults: Classes are taught through the Rite of Chr istian Initi-ation Program (RCIA) on Sunday mornings at 10:00AM. Please call Stan Mastalerz, the RCIA Director at 773/865-4151 for more infor-mation. MARRIAGES: Must be arranged at least four months prior to the ceremony. Please call the rectory.

CHURCH NAME AND NUMBER — St. Ferdinand #639 ADDRESS — 5900 Barry Avenue Chicago, Illinois. 60634 PHONE — 773-622-5900 CONTACT PERSON— Elizabeth Ceisel-Mikowska 630– 308-2609 SOFTWARE — Microsoft Publisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pak 4 PRINTER — HP Photo Smart P1100 TRANSMISSION TIME— Wednesday, 7:00AM NUMBER OF PAGES SENT — Cover through 16 (ads on page 14 and 15) Page 16 is church copy SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN — October 9, 2016 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS —