St. Albert the Great Parish

8000 s. Linder ave., BURBANK IL. 60459 (708) 423-0321

„Let the children come to me...”

- Matthew 19:14

66TH PARISH ANNIVERSARY

1949-2015

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday, November 16, 2015 St. Margaret of Scotland, St. Gertrude 6:30 am - 7:30 am + Zofia Kobylarczyk 8:30 am - Parish Purgatorial Society + Vito Mattera 6:30 pm - Wypominki, 7:00 pm Mass in Polish Tuesday, November 17, 2015 St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious 6:30 am - 7:30 am + Zofia Kobylarczyk, + Franciszek Przybocki 8:30 am + Patrick McCahn, + Margaret Kasper + Leonard Young 3rd Anniv. of Death + Richard Francis Kolody 30th Anniversary of Death Wednesday, November 18, 2015 The Dedication of the Basilicas of St. Peter and Paul 6:30 am - 7:30 am + Zofia Kobylarczyk 8:30 am + Patricia Leeney, + John Strezo 6:30 pm - Wypominki, 7:00 pm Mass in Polish Thursday, November 19, 2015 6:30 am - 7:30 am + Zofia Kobylarczyk 8:30 am + Michael Stack 7:00 pm - PARISH HOLY HOUR Friday, November 20, 2015 6:30 am + James & Mary Nash 7:30 am + Zofia Kobylarczyk 8:30 am + Frank Zygmunt - Judie Buchalski - Blessing Saturday, November 21, 2015 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 am - Adoration Chapel Mass 7:30 am + Zofia Kobylarczyk 8:30 am + Gerry Naughton 2:00 pm - Wedding: James Brodnick & Mary Ionetz 5:00 pm + Vincenct Geraci + Mary Beth Dickinson + Joyce Marie Kruk 4th Anniv. Of Death + Michael Milkint 10th Anniv. Of Death Sunday, November 22, 2015 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 6:15 am - For All Parishioners 7:30 am + Alexander & Cecilia Mikrut + Mariano & Luiga Imbaratto 9:00 am + Katherine Rawski, + John Smykowski 10:30 am + Zofia Kobylarczyk, +Wladyslaw Bugara + Antonina Michniak 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm + Katarzyna & Jozef Bratko - Stanislaw & Stanislawa Miernicki 35th Wedding Anniv. Blessing 5:00 pm + Aleksandra Lachowicz, + Jadwiga Rucka 6:30 pm + Enrique Madrigal + Narcisa Valdez

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Carrie Lynn Hennesy –Wild, Frank Hernandez , Linca Mazgaj, Bernard Michalewicz, Bartel Amato, Jerry Connell, Joe Sipiora, Kulwant Salaja, Matt Kopp, Merino Kinzie Families, Bagasan Ledesma Camins Families, Cristobal Sayson Families, Grace Sevilla, Tom Grogan, Smykowski & Flanagan Families, Chris Sy, Sally Busee, Daniel Gabala, Bernadine Hainswoth - Miller, Peggy Gentile, Sarah Busse, Denise and Rich Jandura, Frank Lacovetti, Barry Walter, Joseph Shnader, Debby Chalus, Sally Busse, Joel Rivera, Robert Rodriguez, Dorothy Rapacz, Ronald Carvelli Michele Mchalek, Peg Coleman, Mary Navarro, Maria Ganibaldi, Eckhaus & Leano Family, Tom Majewski, Sandie Powers, Emma Swerdlof, Mike Coleman, Bernadine Miller, Barbara Simich, Trine Pineda, Debbie Ohara, Diana Barahona, Robert Skrobutt, Flora Mor-tell, Renee Rubio, Rev. Thomas Mescall, Nancy & Wayne Kinzie, Marie King Doyle, Johanna Pusateri, Marlene Johanes, Mary Sochacz, Marilyn Buchalski, Carmella Mazurek, Bernice Ciszek, Bill & Ruth Eichnamm, Diane and Robert Juris, Reid, Salvatore Bottari, Theresa Lonski, Alex Silverman, Janelle Demski, Bussie & Hedderman Families, Shirley McVane, Cheryl Korosa, Mary Ann Riccio . LET US PRAY For the deceased: Eammonn Cushnahan, Angelina Venezio, Venera Calabrese.

GETTING THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES “It’s going to get worse before it gets better” is a phrase that prepares us to buckle up for a rough ride. We know that enduring a difficult time will require some strenuous physical or emotional energy on our part be-fore we experience the calm of normality. Our past ex-perience tells us that we can endure the difficult pressure better when we know how long it will last and if we know that something better awaits us. Getting through the tough times while holding to the promise that awaits us is the message of this weekend’s readings. They point toward the promises of God’s kingdom that will come after the maelstroms and chaos of this world. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

BLUE CANDLES There are still few candles available in front of our Blessed Mother. If you are interested in burning a candle for your loved one in front of our Blessed Lady , please contact the parish office. The donation for one year is $250.00.

St. Albert the Great “Sacred Heart of Jesus” Eucharistic Adoration Chapel is open 7 days per week 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Parishioners are needed to commit ONE HOUR per week for a year.

All Parishioners are invited to attend A Holy Mass in the Chapel Saturday,

November 21, 2015 at 7:00 a.m.

Next Sunday Second Collection November 22, 2015 we will take up a Second Collection for the “Catholic Cam-paign for Human Development” . Your donations are greatly appreciated.

Thirty third Sunday in ordinary time - November 15, 2015

Feast of saint Albert the great

REV. MICHAEL L. ZOUFAL, PASTOR REV. ANTHONY BROOKS, SCh. ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MARCIN SZCZYPULA, ASSOCIATE PASTOR IRVIN A. BRYCE, JR., PERMANENT DEACON RAYMUNDO DIAZ DE LEON, PERMANENT DEACON MISSIONARY SISTERS OF CHRIST THE KING: SR. WERONIKA ILNICKA, SR. MARIA NIWA SR. AGNIESZKA KORTIAK

God of Truth you endowed our brother Albert with the gift of combining human wisdom with divine faith. May the pursuit of all hu-man knowledge lead to a greater knowledge and love of you. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.

St. Albert the Great Pray for Us.

May God Bless our priests, parishioners and visitors

of St. Albert the Great Parish as we celebrate

the 66th Anniversary.

November 16-21 at St. Albert’s

6:30 pm St. Vincent De Paul Wedding Banns: III - James Brodnick & Mary Ionetz

O U R W E E K L Y O F F E R I N G

November 8, 2015 $15,238.30 Parish Support $,440.80

T h a n k Y o u f o r y o u r s u p p o r t .

11:00 am Seniors Monday, November 16

7:00 pm Boy Scouts

Wednesday, November 18 8:10 am Morning Prayer of the Church 7:00 pm Bingo

Tuesday, November 17

10:00 am Bible Study

Saturday, November 21

Friday, November 20 7:00 pm Cub Scouts 1:00 pm Prayer Group

7:00 pm CCD 7:00 pm Adoration Thursday, November 19

7:00 pm CCD 8:30 am CCD 7:00 am Chapel Mass

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Eastern Christians developed very different traditions for confessing sin. They see the priest as a witness to God’s action, a physician, if you will, rather than a judge. A person confesses sin to God while standing in front of an icon of Jesus, face to face. Without a grill, in the full light of day, near a table with an open Gospel book, the penitent asks the Lord for mercy. A priest standing to the side might offer counsel and confirm God’s gift of forgiveness. Rather than list sins and offenses, an Eastern Christian is more likely to speak of a disposition of heart toward God and neighbor, and the desire to forgive those who have wronged them. Remarkably, although only a priest can pronounce the prayers of forgiveness, lay people, including mar-ried men and women, single Christians, monks, and nuns, may witness the confession. This is akin to the an-cient Celtic practice of a “soul friend” as a spiritual mentor. Bishops may bless anyone with sufficient theo-logical knowledge and discretion to do this. Eastern Catholics in the United States have largely drifted away from this tradition and toward Latin Rite customs such as confessional screens, set formulas and prayers, and penances. Today, in the interest of preserving the authentic tradition of the Eastern Church, there is a move to restore the older form. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS A Collection will be taken up on Thanksgiving Day for the benefit of the needy of our parish area by members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. When you thank God on this day, remember the less fortunate.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE To those that are behind in utility bills, assistance is available through CEDA. All persons can contact representative Lipinski’s office located at 5309 W 95th St. in Oak Lawn 708-424-0853 for help ( by appointment only Thursdays & Fridays 9am—5pm). Seniors and disabled persons can apply at South Stickney Clinic 5635 State Road in Burbank 708-424-9200. Please call first to check availability. St. Vincent de Paul Society

St. Albert the Great Catholic School Fundraising Committee Presents

Infinity Tribute Band Friday Evening November 20, 2015 8:00 p.m. St. Albert the Great Church Basement - tickets are limited!

Tickets: $25.00 in Advance $30.00 at the Door VIP Seating $35.00 18 and Over Only

Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door Refreshments and Food will be available for purchase.

Seating is First Come First Served. For Advance tickets, please call (708) 424-7757 or (708) 670-0675

TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE PLEASE REFRAIN FROM FILMING PERFORMANCES

STILL SHOTS ARE WELCOME

OCTOBER BAPTISMS

THE FOLLOWING BABIES BECAME MEMBERS OF GOD’S FAMILY HERE RECENTLY:

Victoria Wojtowicz, Olivia Faber, Livia Hyzny, Adriana Sosa, Jackson Marshall, Jacob Sodo, Kajetan Koziel, Adrian Fox.

We extend our best wishes to their parents and pray that what has begun in them will be brought to perfection.

We thank everyone who buys the cream pies and helps with their sales, but a very special thank you goes to Mrs. Marie Shipman who bakes them every time. Proceeds from the sales will be used for the church’s new roof.

THANKS A MILLION FOR SAVING LIVES! Women’s Care Center would like to thank all St. Albert the Great parishioners who donated to our recent baby bottle collection at the parish. The total amount collected so far is $9,600. Once again, we have been deeply moved by your generosity! You have made it possible for us to continue our life-saving and life-affirming work helping women and babies in need. We are deeply grateful to your pastor, Father Michel Zoufal, and to Bernadette Strezo, pro-life coordinator, and the pro-life committee for all their support and leadership in this event. Thanks also to those who helped pass out and collect bottles. Because of your sacrifices large and small, Women’s Care Center will be able to help save babies' lives through compassionate counseling, free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds as well as financial assistance. The moms, dads and babies we serve join us in thanking all of you and count you as one of our greatest blessings!

OFIAROWANIE NAJŚWIĘTSZEJ MARYI PANNY - W sobotę, 21 listopada, w liturgii wspominamy Ofiarowanie Najświętszej Maryi Panny. Wspomnienie to ma podstawę w przekonaniu ludzi wierzących, które sięga bardzo daleko wstecz, do początków chrześcijaństwa. Obecnie ma ono nam przede wszystkim ukazywać znaczenia ofiarowania swojego życia Bogu, całkowitego zdania się na Niego. Wspomnienie to jest też okazją do szczególnej pamięci o siostrach klauzurowych, które swoje życie poświęcają przede wszystkim modlitwie. UROCZYSTOŚĆ CHRYSTUSA KRÓLA - Za tydzień, w niedziele, 22 listopada, będziemy przeżywać uroczystość Chrystusa Króla. Jest to święto Sióstr Misjonarek Chrystusa Króla dla Polonii, które posługują w naszej Parafii oraz Księży Towarzystwa Chrystusowego, do tej wspólnoty zakonnej należy ks. Antoni Brooks. Podczas Mszy Św. o godz. 10:30 rano będziemy wspólnie modlić się za Zgromadzenie Sióstr i Księży, którzy wypełniają charyzmat Zgromadzenia - służąc Bogu i Polonii w tejże Parafii. Siostry odnowią śluby zakonne.

ZABAWA ANDRZEJKOWA. 21 Listopada 7pm-2am. w Sali pod kościołem. Bilety $40.00 od osoby. Gra zespół 4 Wspaniałych—Chris Bankd. Smaczne jedzenie. Płatny bar. Po więcej informaji proszę dzwonić do p. Elżbiety 708-979-6279

***Wypominki listopadowe w naszej parafii odbywają się o godz. 6:30 pm przed każdą Mszą świętą w języku polskim a w niedzielę 10 minut przed Mszą Świętą w j. Polskim. UWAGA Nie będzie Mszy Św. i Wypominków w piatek 20-go Listopada

BAL WSZYSTKICH ŚWIĘTYCH - w wigilię Uroczystości Wszystkich Świętych dzieci wraz z rodzicami przybyli na Mszę świętą w stroju charakteryzującym świętego. Po Mszy św. odbył się Bal w którym wzięło udział 165 dzieci.