Masses / Misas
Saturday
4:30 pm (English) 6:30 pm (Spanish)
Sunday
7:30 am (English) 9:00 am (English) 10:30 am (English) 12 Noon (Spanish)
Weekdays 8:00 am Monday through
Saturday
Confessions
Friday: 8:30am to 9am Bilingual
Friday: 6:30pm to 7:30pm Spanish
Saturday: 4pm English and by appointment
Saint Cecilia Parish 700 S. Meier Road Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Parish Office Hours
Monday-Thursday
8:30 AM -- 4:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM--12:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday
Closed
www.stceciliamtprospect.com
Phone
847-437-6208
FAX 847-437-2520
Thirty- second
Sunday in
Ordinary Time
November 11, 2018
Saint Cecilia
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MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday November 10, 2018 8:00 am † Rudolph & Margaret Michuda † Fr. Michael Olivero 4:30 pm † Deacon Mel Both † Donna Maggard † Judy Alberti † Fran Lynch † Kathleen Harwick & Veronica Gruper † Kazimierz & Mieczyslawa Mazur 6:30 pm Spanish Mass
Sunday November 11, 2018 7:30 am † John Ficker † Mrugala & Bartman Family † Mary Puralewski † Jerry Grabowski † Fermin Corona 9:00 am † Kathy Nasello † Mary Ellen Ryan † John Ryan & Denise Ryan † Gil Meschler 10:30 am † Vincenzo & Antonnia Uro
† Giovanni & Filomena Sorporito
† Maria Citrano † Feliza Mortel † Dec. Mem. of the St. Catherine Lodge 12:00 pm Spanish Mass
Monday November 12, 2018 8:00 am † Irvin & Bernice Richard † Mark Lakomski Tuesday November 13, 2018 8:00 am † Fr. James Prendergast † Maryann Smith Wednesday November 14, 2018 8:00 am † Purgatorial Society † Fr. Michael Olivero
Thursday November 15, 2018 8:00 am † Fr. Raymond Pavis
Friday November 16, 2018 8:00 am Parishioners † Leo & Caroline Slominski † Karen Ruppier † Micki Collins Saturday November 17, 2018
8:00 am 4:30 pm † Nicholas Lascio † Rosemary Anichini † Edmund Jendro † Dec. Mem. of Rusteberg & Ginner Families † Dec. Mem. of the St Cecilia
Womens Club
† Michael Passi (17th Anniversary) 6:30 pm Spanish Mass Sunday November 18, 2018 7:30 am † Mary Cichy † Sophie Niemaszyk † Edward & Alice Kazmierski † Maria Perez Garcia † Giovanni & Anna Berardi † Angelo & Rosa Parente 9:00 am † Charles Sr, Mary & Julia Styrcula
† Gordon Hoijer † Bob Tatara † Andrew Rabiej † Jean Black 10:30 am † Ulrich Marks
† Ed Pastenak
† Phil DiDomenico 12:00 pm Spanish Mass
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Liturgical Ministry Schedule for November 17and November 18
Sat. 4:30 Sun. 7:30 Sun. 9:00 Sun. 10:30
Ministers C. Heinlein L. Erdman S. Loebbaka S. Wilken*
B. Kopp L. Dahlgren M. Welch* M. Seidl
K. Richter M. D’Cunha N. Planica A. Seidl
K. McQuillen J. Szafraniec* K. Schmidt C. Szymaszek
M. Welch E. Schultz L. Both E. Iaccino
M. L. Giska P. St. Leger C. Hong
J. Marshall
Lectors J. MacGregor F. Gaziano M. Alfus D. Martino
Pat Hackett F. Gaziano N. Reichel L. Quadros
Altar Servers J. Ragusin+ V. Potoniec+ A. Schmidt+ S. Castro+
S. Roman M. Potoniec A. Schmidt P. Daniluk
E. Schultz G. Kopec
BR Bernardin Room CH Church MH Mtg House PC Parish Center R Rectory TR Teen Room GS Gathering Space CR Choir Room HM Spanish Ministry
THIS WEEK AT THE PARISH
Monday, November 12, 2018
1:00 pm Joint Staff Meeting R
7:00 pm HM Liturgical Ministry Meeting MH
7:00 pm Human Concerns Meeting BR
7:00 pm Rosary CH
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
1:00 pm Faith Enrichment R
6:30 pm HM Al Anon MH
7:00 pm HM Bible Study MH
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
4:30 pm Religious Ed MH
5:40 pm Religious Ed CH
6:30 pm EM Meeting CH
Thursday, November 15, 2018
2:00 pm Grief Support BR
6:00 pm HM Rosary MH
6:30 pm HM Choir Practice MH
7:00 pm HM Married Couples Group MH
7:00 pm Teen Night PC
7:00 pm Choir Practice CH
7:00 pm Parish Council R
Friday, November 16, 2018
5:30 pm HM Confessions CH
6:00 pm HM Catechism Class MH
6:00 pm HM Pastorela Practice PC
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Pancake Breakfast after all Masses PC
7:30 am HM Catechism Lesson Plan MH
9:00 am HM Catechism Classes MH
9:00 am HM Parents Seminar CH
12:00 pm HM Children’s Liturgy BR
1:30 pm HM Baptisms CH
2:00 pm HM Pastorela Practice PC
Saturday, November 17, 2018
11:00 am HM Baptism C
11:30 am HM Thanksgiving Basket PC
4:00 pm HM Catechism Classes MH
4:00 pm HM Parents Seminar PC
Second Collection
Next week is for the Campaign for
Human Development
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Office Number:
847-437-6208
Extension 120
2018-2019 RE Calendar
Nov.14: Regular RE Classes
Nov. 21: Thanksgiving Break, No classes
Nov. 28: Special Celebrate the Feast of St. Cecilia - 6:30pm
(All Classes & Families In Church)
Regular classes are on Wednesday from 4:30 - 5:45 pm in the Meeting House.
The Rhythm Of Parish Life
As I have mentioned before in the bulletin, living the Paschal Mystery is, often times, very hard. The
dying and rising rhythm of life can cause pain as new challenges present themselves. There is a saying in
ministry, based upon the model Jesus gave us when he chose 12 Apostles: "Always be looking for people
who can lead people to the Lord." When a ministry leader is constantly looking for gifted people and those
people are mentored into leadership, there is never a shortage of fresh ideas rooted in the Lord. The leaders
recognize that, one day, they will also grow and will be called to go deeper. Thus, dying and rising. Or, to
put it another way, in order to remain vibrant, to grow in faith, and to remain inspired, things must die or
new things must be attempted in order for rising to occur. Theologically, we can think of Good Friday.
Jesus' death was exceedingly painful. No one understood, initially, why he had to die and in such a brutal
way. But, in order for us to be saved through the Resurrection, Jesus had to die. There is no rising without
first dying. If reading about dying and rising has made you think of our recent staff members who are no longer on
staff, good! We have thanked Jim Kelly and we thank him again today. The new music ministry torch has
passed onto musicians whom he has worked with for years at St. Cecilia. We wish Jim continued success at
his full-time job. We thank Carol Klinger who was on staff as our religious education secretary. Due to
lack of enrollment, which I spoke about at Masses not too long ago, there is no longer a need for an RE
secretary. We hope to see Carol again soon when the Tall Ship Windy season ends for the year. We thank
Audrey Taylor who was on staff as our bulletin editor. We are trying out a new idea for getting the bulletin
ready for publication and, as such, Audrey's position as bulletin editor was phased out. To all three, thank
you for how you have ministered to God's people.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Lisa Mersereau
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Responding to Domestic Violence in Our Community
On Saturday and Sunday,
December 8 and 9
Fr. Charles W. Dahm, O.P.,
Director of Domestic Violence Outreach for the Archdiocese of Chicago, will preach
at all the Masses at St. Cecilia parish.
Although largely unseen, domestic violence is rampant in the United States, including in our
community. Calls about domestic violence are the most frequent received by local police.
Fr. Dahm will speak with those parishioners interested in learning more about domestic
violence and/or helping our parish respond to the needs of victims in our community as
sensitively and compassionately as we can.
When: Thursday, December 13
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Bernardin Room
5 Reasons to Stay Until the End of Mass
It is an interesting phenomenon. An isolated incident is not that concerning to me. But when half the parishioners
have disappeared to the parking lot before the closing song has ended, it makes my heart a little sad. I want to
say, "You have Jesus inside you! Take a minute to talk to him, to thank him, to love him!". Here are reasons I
stay until the end of Mass:
1. Communion Is About Communing:
When we receive communion, we receive Jesus himself. When we eat and run it is like visiting a friend and the
moment he is able to sit down and be present to us we jump up and run out the door yelling, "It was so great to
spend time with you, see you next week!"
2. It's Not Nice to Be Rude:
My motivation to be on time should not be to avoid embarrassment but because I am going to see Jesus. But
why is it easy for us to leave early and come late when it is the Creator of the Universe who is hoping to see us?
3. Mass Is Not An Activity on a To-Do List:
The Christian life is not a to-do list. It is an invitation to be in relationship with God. If we are going to Mass to
avoid mortal sin, we are missing much. We are called to relationship, to holiness, to transformation.
4. The Final Blessing Is Important:
Blessings are precious. When a priest, who by his ordination is configured to Christ, gives his final blessing, we
are being blessed by God himself. If Jesus were standing ready to give us a blessing before we left Mass and
went back out into the world, wouldn't you wait for it?
5. You Get MORE Grace:
If we are rushing out of church after communion, chances are our disposition is not such that we are reverentially
aware of the amazing fact that we are consuming the body, blood, soul and divinity of God himself. It's heavy
stuff. And it deserves a disposition of great respect, if only because we all need all the grace we can get.
By SR. THERESA ALETHEIA NOBLE
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HUMAN CONCERNS COMMISSION
Dear Lord,
Hold our troops in your loving
hands. Protect them as they
protect us. Bless them and their
families for the selfless acts they
perform for us in our time of need.
Remember Those
Far From Home
LCpl. Elijah Burgins
Po3. John Castro
Pvt. Peter Eck
Cpl. Zachary Flick
Lt. Eric Infante
Sgt. Scott Majewski
Kevin Moon Mullins
Afc. Jeremy McNeel
Pfc. Joseph Pusateri
Theodore Soupart Let us remember and pray for
those who are always in our hearts.
If you have loved ones who are
currently serving in the Armed
Forces, please call the rectory at
847-437-6208 and we will add
their names to our bulletin list.
When your loved one has
returned home, please let us
know so we can remove their
name from the list. Thank you.
St.Vincent de Paul is an emergency source for food and short-term financial
help for parishioners and those living within the parish boundaries. Please
call 847-437-6208. Requests will be handled with care and confidentiality.
Ask yourself “Am I only giving from
my surplus wealth?” and then put your
gift in the Society of St. Vincent de
Paul poor box so that those who are
suffering will be able to know God’s
love and care.
In today’s Gospel Jesus tells us: “I want you to observe
that this poor widow contributed more than all the others
who donated to the treasury. They gave from their surplus
wealth, but she gave from her want, all that she had to live
on.”
Calling All Secret Santas!
The Respect Life committee will be collecting
Christmas gifts for the children of the Women’s
Center again this year. The tree filled with gift
tags will be in the Gathering Space. Please take a
tag and buy a gift for a deserving child. Remember the un-
wrapped gift should be in a store bag only. Then attach the tag to
the bag. Be mindful of the weight of the gift as the moms have to
transport these gifts on the bus. Gifts must be returned to the
Giving Tree no later than Sunday, December 2nd.
“Blessed are those who mourn…”
Parishioners Who Died in the Past Month
Andrew Rabiej Jean Black
Martha Wyatt Helen Wonak
“for they shall be comforted.”
End Domestic Violence NOW!
Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
Domestic Violence incidents rise during
difficult financial times. If you see a
family in trouble, please call the hotline.
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Evelyn Lascio
Jack Thompson George Planica
Jaclyn Kerwin
Trina Kerwin
St Cecilia will be hosting a Pancake breakfast on:
Date: Sunday, Nov. 18th
Time: following the 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am Masses
Advance tickets were sold through October 31.
Thank you for your support!
Pancake Breakfast Coming Soon!
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend! Turn your clocks back 1 hour when you go to bed Saturday
St. Cecilia’s Golden Rose to be honored is SOFIA CASTRO...All women are invited.
Bishop Ronald Hicks, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Chicago
RSVP by: November 16th
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Knights of Columbus Council 6481
2018 Christmas Wreath and Decoration Fundraiser
Supporting your Parish, Seminarians and our Council
Wreaths and Garland Quantity Total Price
20” Noble Fir Mix Wreath with Bow…....…....…..…$31 _____ __________
36” Noble Fir Mix Wreath with Bow…….…...…..…$45 _____ __________
48” Noble Fir Mix with Bow…………..….….......….$65 _____ __________
26” Single Face Balsam with Bow……..….......….…$26 _____ __________
36” Single Face Balsam with Bow……………......…$31 _____ __________
48” Single Face Balsam with Bow…….......…...……$46 _____ __________
60” Single Face Balsam with Bow…….........….……$57 _____ __________
72” Single Face Balsam with Bow…..….......….……$70 _____ __________
25” Balsam Garland…………………...…......….…...$32 _____ __________
12” Holiday Yule Log…………………….…...…..….$22 _____ __________
Door Swag………………………………….…...….....$18 _____ __________
12” Candle Ring Wreath with 4” Candle….…...…....$25 _____ __________
Evergreen Planter……………..…………....….….….$31 _____ __________
Cemetery Stands (not pictured–wreath not included)…......…$11 _____ __________ Magnets and Buttons
4” x 6” Keep CHRIST in CHRISTMAS car magnet.....$3 _____ __________
2¼” It’s OK to say Merry Christmas to me pin…........$1 _____ __________
TOTAL
Order your decorations by mail using this order form.
Include full payment with mail orders.
Please make checks payable to: Knights of Columbus Council #6481
Mail your order to: K of C Wreath Sale C/O Jack Baggot
913 S Tower Lane
Mount Prospect, IL 60056-4259
Your Name ________________________________ Phone Number ______________
Orders can be picked up on December 2, 2018 after Sunday morning masses.
Select which parish you would like to pick up your order:
o St. Alphonsus • o St. Cecilia • o St. Emily • o St. Raymond • o St Thomas Becket
Mail Orders are due by Wednesday November 21, 2018
Any questions / problems, contact: John Baggot at 847-253-9188, or [email protected]
Thank you for your order!
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TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The widow of Zarephath had only a
handful of flour and a little oil, but made a little cake
for Elijah (1 Kings 17:10-16).
Psalm — Praise the Lord, my soul! (Psalm 146).
Second Reading — Christ will appear a second time
to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him
(Hebrews 9:24-28).
Gospel — This poor widow put in more than all the
other contributors (Mark 12:38-44 [41-44]).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6
Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29;
Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-6; Lk 17:11-19
Thursday: Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25
Friday: 2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18;
Lk 17:26-37
Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8
Sunday: Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16:5, 8-11; Heb 10:11-14,
18; Mk 13:24-32
MASSES FOR THANKSGIVING
Wednesday, Nov. 21st: Thursday, Nov. 22nd:
8:00 am (English) 9:00 am (English)
7:00 pm (Bilingual)
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Fri. Nov. 23, there will not be a Mass at 8 am or Adoration.
The Church will be closed.sed.
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Parish Personnel
Rev. Oswaldo Guillen, Pastor
Rev. Jack Hurley 847-253-8600
Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry
Rev. Damasus Okoro, Resident
Lisa Mersereau,
Pastoral Associate/DRE
Frances Ficker,
Ministry of Care Coordinator
Kathy McGourty, Youth Minister
Ted Kawa, Business Manager
Pat Sordyl, Parish Secretary
Dina Sarti, Parish Office Staff
and Bulletin Editor
Religious Education Office Phone 847-437-6208; Lisa Mersereau at
extension 120
Youth Ministry Kathy McGourty, Director of Youth
Ministry; 847-437-6208, ext. 123 or
Ministry of Care Office Phone 847-437-6208, ext. 122
Communion for the Homebound Ministers of Care are available to bring Commun-
ion to the homebound. Please call the Parish Office
to arrange.
New Parishioners Welcome to our Parish! Catholics who wish to be-
come members of St. Cecilia are asked to introduce
themselves and register at the Parish Office during
regular office hours, or ask an usher for a registra-
tion form.. If you will be moving, please let us
know if we should change your address or remove
you from our list of registered parishioners. This
will help us cut down on postage costs.
R.C.I.A.
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Instruction and formation for anyone wishing to in-
quire into the Catholic Faith can be made by calling
or visiting the Parish Office.
Sacrament of Baptism Infant Baptism (0-6 years) is a special time in a
family’s life. The Church invites parents and god-
parents to prepare for this Sacrament with an Infant
Baptism Class. These sessions are held in the
weeks before the Sacrament takes place. Baptisms
are celebrated twice a month on Saturdays at 11am
(except during Lent). English and Spanish both at
11am. For more information or to reserve your
place for a Baptism date and preparation class,
please call the Parish Office.
Sacrament of Marriage The Pastoral Guidelines for Marriage Preparation
are that a minimum of 8 months be set aside for
personal preparation for marriage. Couples should
refrain from setting a firm date until after they have
met with the Pastoral Associate to discuss marriage
plans. Weddings are celebrated Fridays at 3pm and
Saturdays at 2pm.
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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS:
St. Cecilia Parish #811
700 S. Meier Road
Mt. Prospect, Illinois 60056
PHONE:
847-437-6208
CONTACT PERSON:
Dina Sarti
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