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The Florian Ever Historic – Ever New!

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Good Morning Dzien Dobry Buenos Días

August 5, 2018

From the Heart

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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USHERS

August 2018

4:00 PM C. Cowperthwaite, E. Pindara,T. Zalewski, N. Zalewski

8:00 AM T. Gibson, T. Nester, M. Noworyta

9:45 AM E. Lihota, G. Slusarczyk,T. Baker, M. Gasior

11:30 AM R. Manriquez, J. Gonzalez,M. Suarez, R. Ortiz

READERS

August 2018

4:00 PM V. Maccagnano8:00 AM R. Kopaczewski9:45 AM S. Baker

11:30 AM I. Jimenez

ALTAR SERVERSSATURDAY, August 11

4:00 PM P. Maccagnano

SUNDAY, August 128:00 AM A. Shea9:45 AM J. Wojtas

11:30 AM D. Ranos

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

August 2018

4:00 PM M. CowperthwaiteJ. GibbonsC. Ranos

8:00 AM C. BozovicP. GadusK. Gibson

9:45 AM D. LenckosP. MaccagnanoP. O’Rourke

11:30 AM A. DavilaR. Oseguera

CANTORS

SATURDAY, August 114:00 PM Judy

SUNDAY, August 128:00 AM Laurie9:45 AM Vince

Week of August 5 ­ 11The Tabernacle Candle will be lit this week in memory of

Stephanie Lickus ­ Lenckos FamilyThe Gifts of Bread & Wine are donated this week in memory of

Stephanie Lickus ­ Lenckos Family

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Weekend, August 4 & 54:00 PM + Paul Jasek ­ Vince & Pat8:00 AM + Stephanie Lickus ­ Lenckos Family9:45 AM + Dolly Podsiadlik ­ Family

11:30 AM + Gilberto Quinteros ­ Julia Gonzalez

Monday, August 68:00 AM + Joe, John & Steve Makara ­ Makara Family

Tuesday, August 78:00 AM + Frank O'Brien ­ Daughter

Wednesday, August 88:00 AM + Scott Boberek ­ Mom & Dad

Recovery

Thursday, August 98:00 AM + John Grzyb ­ Rolek Family

10th Anniversary

Friday, August 108:00 AM + Danuta Lenckos ­ Pat & Vince Maccagnano

Saturday, August 118:00 AM + Trinidad Robles ­ Jay & Bobbie4:00 PM + Rich Klimczak ­ Sister Josephine

Sunday, August 128:00 AM + Walter Kolwick ­ Gibson Family9:45 AM + Ron Nawracaj ­ Hank & Chestine Trzupek

11:30 AM + Hipolita Aranda ­ Family

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We pray for...

Loretta Borowski, Michael Boston, GrantBradtke, Kevin Chocholek, Ricky & CindyCholipski, Austin Cichy, Philip Corich, MartinCovarrubias, Mary Lou Cowperthwaite, Dorita De Cardona,David Donahue, Catherine Drilling, Rosie Dunmore,Marietta Falbo, Laurie Ferry, Charlotte Frjelich, Bob Frjelich,Tom Gadus, Irma Garcia, Allysa Garcia, Yesenia Guajardo,Rosa Guadalupe Guajardo, Sara Janet Guzman, MaryannHenney, Tristan Hirosky, Baby Ian, Tony Jackson, CharleneJones, Edward Kawa, Larry Kawa, Karen Kil, Bob Konecek,Martha Kowalkowski, Kelly Kozloski, Helen Larson, JohnLarson, Beth Lasseter, Thomas J. Lohr, Hector Maya,Joseph B. Mistarz, Jr., Ricardo Morales, GenovevaNateras, Policarpo Naya, Shirley Ostrowski, FeliciaPancer, D. J. Plys, James Rago, John Rosmanitz, JoShanahan, Lillian Smierciak, Alfonso Soto, Linda Stannish, Lynn& Dwayne Tempe, Chestine Trzupek, Asunción Villalpondo,Rita Wilck, Dianne Williams, Stanley Wrona, Sr., Residentsof Hammond ­ Whiting Care Center and Residents ofDolton Health Care Center and Residents of BurnhamTerrace.

We pray for the homebound, sick and hospitalized. If your name appearsin the above list and you no longer wish to be included due to recovery,please contact the Rectory at (773) 646­4877.

Monday ­ August 6 ­ The Transfiguration of the LordReading I Daniel 7:9­10, 13­14Reading II 2 Peter 1:16­19Gospel Mark 9:2­10

Tuesday ­ August 7 ­ St. Sixtus II & St. CajetanReading Jeremiah 30:1­2, 12­15, 18­22Gospel Matthew 14:22­36 or 15:1­2, 10­14

Wednesday ­ August 8 ­ St. DominicReading Jeremiah 31:1­7Gospel Matthew 15:21­28

Thursday ­ August 9 ­ St. Teresa BenedictaReading Jeremiah 31:31­34Gospel Matthew 16:13­23

Friday ­ August 10 ­ St. LawrenceReading 2 Corinthians 9:6­10Gospel John 12:24­26

Saturday ­ August 11Reading Habakkuk 1:12—2:4Gospel Matthew 17:14­20

Sunday ­ August 12 ­ 19th Sunday in Ordinary TimeReading I 1 Kings 19:4­8Reading II Ephesians 4:30—5:2Gospel John 6:41­51

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

BE SURE TO JOIN US FOR OURFAMILY MASS AT 9:45 AM!

St. Florian Parish13145 S. Houston Avenue

Chicago IL 60633

PHONE: (773) 646-4877FAX: (773) 646-5965

Rev. David J. Simonetti, Pastor

PARISH STAFF:

Peg Gadus - Business Manager

Grace Bogutyn - Organist

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

WEEKDAYMASSES: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 am

VIGIL MASS: Saturday: 4:00 pm

SUNDAY MASSES: 8:00 am (English)

9:45 am (English) 11 :30 am (Spanish)

CONFESSIONS: Saturdays: 3:00 - 3:30 pm

BAPTISMS: 4th Sunday of the month.

Arrangements must be made in advance.

MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made

personally and six months in advance.

REGISTRATION: New parishioners are

always welcome and may register at the

Rectory.

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CCDRegistration

Registration for our Religious EducationProgram (CCD) will begin in July at therectory on Tuesdays, Wednesdays andThursdays from 2:00pm until 5:30pm.Call the rectory at (773) 646-4877 formore information.

Please Remember Your ParishWhy not consider serving your parish as it has servedyou? When making your final arrangements, pleaseremember our Church in your will.

RCIA ­ The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

Who are the People Who Join our Church Today?

Young people who are planning to marry in theCatholic church are a major part of the group thatenters this program. At this time in their lives, theseyoung couples wish to share their faith lives andvalues by establishing a religious base for thisrelationship.

Young parents who are expecting their first child,or parents who may have a child starting schooloften find this to be the right time to join a faithcommunity that will help them find God in theirlives and expand their moral values.

People who were baptized but never felt relatedto a religion. These people feel it is time to enterinto a personal relationship with God.

People who have not been baptized, for whateverreason feel that now is the time to begin a journeywith God. As they interact with their Catholic neigh-bors they realize there is something missing in theirlives that needs to be fulfilled. They are attractedto the Catholic Church and the family atmospherethat is offered.

People who have experienced grief and tragedy intheir lives are now seeking to understand it. So oftenwe hear people say, "I have a Catholic friend orneighbor who went through the same thing that I amgoing through and their faith seemed to sustain andcomfort them. I want to find a faith like that."

People from all backgrounds are seeking God in theirlives. We all look for answers for Life and Death questionsto questions about God and ourselves.

Whatever your reason we welcome you to join us inbecoming a Catholic through the RCIA program.

The Rite of Christian Initiation ofAdults is a programby which the Catholic Church welcomes new membersinto its communal life. The RCIA program is a livingexperience of the church, and NOT just a series ofclassesto teach you about Christianity. There are discussionsabout the facts of the faith. These sessions are only onepart of the experience of living the faith. This programallows you to learn and share with others who are onthe same journey-living the faith with members of theChurch. For more information about the RCIA program,please contact the rectory at (773) 646-4877.

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Ask the PastorDo you have questions about the faith practice?

Drop them in the mail slot at the rectory in an

envelope labeled "Ask the Pastor" and Father

David will publish an answer in the St. Florian

Bulletin.

Our StoryDo you have a story to tell? Is there something

about your family that you would like to share

with the readers of the St. Florian Bulletin? Well,

this is your chance! A new feature article is being

added to the weekly bulletin which will highlight

the unique qualities of our neighborhood.

If the history of your family is tied to the com-munity of Hegewisch or if you have any otherinteresting facts or traditions concerning ourneighborhood, please consider writing an articlefor this new feature. Just type something up,about 400 words in length, and drop it in therectory mail slot so it can be reviewed for possibleinclusion in the bulletin.

Please give it a try. We're very interested in knowingwhat you have to say.

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NEW ST. FLORIAN PARISH COUNCILFORMING.

What is a parish council?

PARISH COUNCIL IN CANON LAW.

Can. 512 §1 . A pastoral council consists ofmembers ofthe Christian faithful who are in full communion withthe Catholic Church—clerics, members of institutesof consecrated life, and especially laity —who aredesignated in a manner determined by the diocesanbishop.

§2. The Christian faithful who are designated to apastoral council are to be selected in such a way thatthey truly reflect the entire portion of the people ofGodwhich constitutes the diocese, with considerationgiven to the different areas of the diocese, socialconditions and professions, and the role which theyhave in the apostolate whether indi-vidually or joinedwith others.

C. 514 §1 . A pastoral council possesses only a con-sultative vote.

I will begin forming a new Parish (Pastoral) Councilhere at St. Florian. It will be, as expressed in CanonLaw shown, made up – and reflective – of the whole ofthose who worship the Lord in this particular Catholiccommunity (including different cultural gifts, ages,etc.). Members serve for a period in a consultativerole to the pastor, prayerful discerning and advisinghim of the needs of the parish and how to carry outthe VISION. It will be organized and structured ac-cording to set norms for our Archdiocese, includingthe positions of President and Secretary. The Councilshall meet quarterly between the months of Septemberthru May (about 4 times).

If you would like to be considered for this, or wouldlike to recommend someone possessing the neededgifts please fill out the form below and hand it to meafter Mass.

Fr. David J. Simonetti

Name of person to be considered for New Parish

(Pastoral) Council and Phone Number:

_______________________________________

( )________________________________

PLEASE PRINT

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St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box $65.00Week In and Week Out - To those ofyou, Sunday after Sunday,

place a contribution in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Boxes…

...thank you. We appreciate your allowing us to be a channel

of your charity. On behalf of the poor you assist, we thank

you.

2018Mass

Book

There are quite a few Masses available in

the 201 8 Mass Book. Please stop by the

rectory to reserve your Masses.

MARK YOUR CALENDARAug 12 Holy Name GolfOuting

OakKnoll - Crown Point, IN 8:00am

Aug 26 Holy Name GolfOuting

Summer Tree - Crown Point, IN 8:30am

Please pray for ourService Members:

Eugene Zmija, U.S Air Force­ Sgt Eric L. Abram, U.S. AirForce ­ Aaron Alvarez, U.SNavy ­ MSgt James Ritchie, U.S. Air Force ­Capt. Christopher Conner, U.S. MarineCorps ­ Sgt. Michael Marszalek, U.S. Army ­Robert A. Islas, Jr., U.S Navy ­ Capt. LisaKlekowski, US. Army ­ PFC PatrickPaskiewicz, U.S. Army ­ Petty OfficerSecond Class Laura A Tomczak, U.S. Navy­ Master Sgt. Christopher Saberniak, U.S.Air Force ­ A1C Nicolaos Hofbauer, U.S. AirForce ­ Sgt. Ernest Silva, U.S. MarineCorps ­ Jonathan Daniel Ladowski, U.S.Marine Corps ­ Walter Michael Davila, U.S.Navy

If you know of a family member who is no longer serving, please contactthe Rectory at 646­4877 so they may be removed from this prayer list.

If you are new to the parish, stop in the rectory to register.

Anyone interested in rentingKonsowski Hall, please call the rectory

for more information.

WEEKLY OFFERINGSJuly 28 & 29, 2018

Sunday Collections Amount

4:00pm Mass $ 992.00

8:00am Mass $ 521 .00

9:45am Mass $ 560.42

11 :30am Mass $ 214.00

Votives $ 92.00

Actual Received $ 2,379.42

vs Budgeted Goal -$ 4,500.00

Deficit ­$2,120.58

Peter's Pence $ 5.00

Energy $ 17.00

Parish Needs $ 432.00

Building Improvement $ 71 .00

Maintenance $ 55.00

A Summer BlessingMay you walk with God this summer, in whatever you do,wherever you go. Walking with God means.. .

. . .Walking with honesty and walking with courage, walkingwith love and respect and concern for the feelings ofothers.

May you talk to God this summer, every day and in everysituation. Talking with God means. . .

...Praying with words of praise for the beauty of creation,saying prayers of thanks for friends and goodtimes, askingGod‘s help in all your decisions, expressing your sorrowwhen you have failed. May you walk with God every day.

Amen

TO ALL WHO CELEBRATEWhether visitors, long-time residentsor newly arrived in the Parish, we

Thank God for you.

If you are not registered,or there is a change in your address,

or telephone number,please fill out the form and place it in one

of our collection baskets or mail it tothe Rectory

Thank You

Name: _____________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________

Address: _____________________________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Please CheckOne:

___NewParishioner ___NewPhone Number

___NewAddress ___Moving, Remove

fromRegister

MemorialsAnd Gifts ofRemembrance

Youmay remember your deceased loved ones in thefollowing ways:

DonationDailyMasses $ 10

Tree ofLife Gold Leaf $ 100Small Stone $ 500Large Stone $1 ,000

The Tabernacle Candlewill be lit inmemory of. . . $ 10

The Gifts ofBread andWineare donated inmemory of. . . $ 15

Please remember St. Florian Parishin your estate planning

YourGift, Your Parishwww.parishgift.org

Mission Statement ofSt. Florian Parish Pastoral Council

St. Florian Parish Pastoral Council is a group ofparishioners who work together with the pastor toact as a consultative body for the parish. Ourmission is to build a prayerful, evangelizing andwelcoming spirit for the benefit of the faithcommunity.

MISSION STATEMENT of ST. FLORIAN PARISH

We are Roman Catholics of prayer, service and long-standing tradition guided by thespirit to meet the direct needs of out parishioners and neighboring community in ademanding social environment. We strive to achieve a sense of justice, responsibility,prayerfulness, communication and unity by providing:

• All individuals the opportunity of receiving sacraments• The proper educational environment ­ spiritually, morally, academically• A channel for corporal works of mercy• A time and place for social gathering and fellowship

Our goals and objectives will be accomplished through encouraging active participationin dialogue, evangelization, stewardship, prayer and love.

Worship

Altar ServersChoirs, Cantors & Musicians

Ministers ofCommunionLiturgy CommitteeMinistry ofCare

Ministry ofConsolationMinistry ofLectors

Faith Sharing GroupsUshers & Greeters

Bible Study

Education andAdult Formation

Baptismal PreparationR.C.I.A.

Parish Pastoral CouncilReligious Education

Evangelization Committee

Service

Finance CouncilSt. Vincent de Paul

Parish Organizations

Holy Name SocietyKnights ofColumbusDaughters of Isabella

Ladies Rosary Sodality