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RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Mon., Tues., Wed. : 9:00am - 4:00pm

Thur. & Fri. : 9:00am - 2:00pm

8747 West Lawrence Ave. Chicago, IL 60656

Phone: 773-625-3369 Fax: 773-625-0226

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Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ,

In the front of a church there was a big poster announcing the parish mission. Of course, besides of many details there was a theme for each day. It stated: Night One – Jesus walks on water. Night Two – In search for Jesus.

It’s interesting that we talk about the many miracles of Jesus, and in the Bible not one of them is called a miracle. Authors of the Gospel call them signs. Whether it was turning water into wine, multiplying bread, curing the sick, walking on water, etc. it was not a performance done by a magic, it was a sign showing Jesus’ power over nature. Jesus’ teaching was confirmed by God the

Father with signs.

Peter seeing Jesus walking on water was willing to do the same. Many times, we are amazed at Jesus’ words and deeds. But it is hard to imagine a reason that any of us would need to walk on water. Rather, we need sometimes to carry out God’s will with heroic faith. God may ask us to do something we are afraid to do, because it seems beyond our powers, and so we don’t do it. Our fear paralyzes our willingness. Or, we start to do it leaning on our own human abilities and then feel overwhelmed and cry out, “Lord, save me.” God is much more pleased by that seeming failure than the one that results from doing nothing. God rebukes us a little: “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” But He truly believes that we can fulfill God’s will.

May God bless you,

Father Andrew

Mediterranean Sea photo by AB

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Saturday, August 8, 2020 5:00pm Maria Dzik - M. Dzik Steve, Angeline, Donald Lesniak - F. Fountas Jozef Rebacz - S. Rebacz Martha Macres & Family - F. Fountas Mr. & Mrs. Carl Snyder - F. Fountas Tadeusz Marszalek - M. & T. Marszalek Sunday, August 9, 2020 9:00am - Intentions are included in 11am Mass Mario Ricchio - G. Morelli Rose Clemente - R. & S. Wilson Ben Jezier - Wife Josephine 11:00am Pietro Pisello - Wife Emma & Family Joseph Mandile - Wife Isabella George Urbanski - K. Krakowiak John Catanese - Wife & Family Adam Sypniewski - 8th Death Anniversary - Family Evelyn Rzepka - T. Fahy Angie Tansor - Friendship Club Patricia & David Peterson—37th Wedding Anniversary Monday, August 10, 2020 8:30am For Parishioners Tuesday, August 11, 2020 8:30am Stanley Rzepka - D. Rzepka Wednesday, August 12, 2020 8:30am

Pearl M. Giovannani - Husband George & Family Audrey Cimino - B-Day Rembrance - Daughter Geralyn Thursday, August 13, 2020 8:30am Amanda Christine Tamas - J. & D. Tamas Dominic Nardi - J. Lising Friday, August 14, 2020 8:30am In memory of Rosaleen Waters & Suzanne Rudden - Family Saturday, August 15, 2020 5:00pm Joan Cook - R. Wrobel Joseph Pecora - F. & G. Pecora Loretta, Joseph & Catherine Rzepka Healings for Agnes Marszalek - M. & T. Marszalek Elaine Wheeler - B. Zukowski Walter & Marianne Feret - Family Tenuta & Pontarelli - Family Marty Battoglia, Anniversary - Family Anna Dudek - A. Burzawa Sunday, August 16, 2020 9:00am - Intentions are included in 11am Mass Mr. & Mrs. Achille Ruffolo - G. Morelli Ben Jezier - Wife Josephine Dominic Lising - J. Lising Marlene Vitucci - M. & D. Long 11:00am Pietro Pisello - Wife Emma & Family Edda Toniolo - Family Donato Parente - Wife Caterina Nicola Troiano - Wife & Children Delta & Lawrence Bertolini - L. & R. Bertolini Salvatore & Concietta Perna - Family Francesco Colletto - Sister Marc Brzezicki - B-Day Remembrance - Parents Evelyn Rzepka - Glomski Family Sonny Camarillo - E. Denz

All weekday intentions will be prayed for by Fr. Andrew during private Eucharist celebrations.

Mass Intentions

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Please Pray for Our Sick & Homebound

Brody, Alice Baxter, Judy Biala, Donna Brennan, George Capps, Celso Castor, Ida Cosentino, Jerome Compell, Speranza DiPaolo, Rosa Favia, Grazia Guercio, Mark Gutierrez,

Jerry Johnsen, Maureen Keating, Harry Krawczyk, Raffaela Loizzo, Thomas Michaels, Paul Masciopinto, Salvatore Modica, Vittoria Nudo, Arlene Presta, Jean Pontarelli, Hector Ramos, Michael Ricchio, Dan

Staniec, Lavergne Suchor, John Toniolo, Hector & Milagros Torres, Fred Tuytens, Ida Vitaro, Rena Walzer, Jim Weaver, Dolores Wilk, Paul Wolek, Joyce Wolter, Ken Woods, Lorraine Wuss, Clare Zanatta

and those in the hospital and nursing homes. If you are hospitalized or have additions or updates to the list please contact the rectory.

Bulletin Submissions Please note that deadline for bulletin submissions is

on Sunday, 7 days before the bulletin date. Exceptions occur when the bulletin is required

to be sent early due to holidays. Our Lady, Mother of the Church Mission Statement

We, the members of Our Lady, Mother of the Church, are drawn together through baptism as a part of the Body of Christ. We are a caring Catholic community, working together as instruments through which Jesus, our risen Lord and Head, continues His mission. Linked to Christ as His Body, we be-lieve that the risen Jesus still proclaims God’s word, gives thanks and praise, welcomes, nurtures, com-forts and reaches out to all people. Using the hands and hearts of the members of the parish, with a growing sense that each of us is gifted and has an important part to play in our Parish, Church and World, we renew our call: ♦ to be a Parish diligent about Word and Eucharist,

the primary source of our nourishment and spiritual growth... ♦ to be “missioned” - sent forth in the person of

Jesus, to bring His Word and Eucharist to family, friends, neighbors and workplace...

♦ to reach out to the sick, the homebound, the per-secuted, the lonely, the poor and the bereaved…

♦ to find time to share laughter, joy, friendship, at times, tears; and always to share the goodness of each other...

Live Streaming Mass

Saturday 5pm & Sunday 11am Masses are available on on-line. The live stream can be

found on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/

UC9_0bWVmb103BAlrXhw9odw/live

To sign up for a Mass, please visit our website at:

ourladymotherchurch.com/mass

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Mass and Memorial Requests

While we try our best to honor all Mass

Intentions, all Mass requests must be

completed at least 3 to 4 weeks in advance

due to various printing deadlines. Certain dates

may not be available. Suggested donations per Mass is $10. Please note that the Sanctuary Lamp

& Bread & Wine requests fill-up quickly. The suggested donation is $20 for the Sanctuary Lamp and $50 for the Bread and Wine. There are

NO Sanctuary Lamp Memorials remaining for 2020. We do have a number of Bread & Wine Memorials still available. All Mass or remembrance requests can be made in person, at the rectory or by completing the Mass request envelope that can be found in the

Narthex. Please contact the Rectory for availability. Please insert your payment in the envelope and drop it in the collection basket or the mail slot at the Rectory. While we try to accommodate

different situations, especially with our homebound parishioners, we cannot honor Mass intentions over the phone. Mass cards are available.

Thank you.

Thank you for your continued support. Please use the electronic donation system during this difficult time or send your envelopes by mail.

To donate online go to

ourladymotherchurch.churchgiving.com or visit our website for details. Thank you!

Electronic Donations - July 1 - July 31 Regular Donations $2,565

Offering envelopes - August 2 Regular Donations $3,370 Building $ 558 Maintenance $ 50 Good Samaritan $ 35 Assumption $ 40

Thank you for your continued support.

Bulletin Advertising Did you know that our bulletin is completely subsi-dized by our Advertisers? Please be sure to thank them in the name of our Parish by utilizing their

products or services. If you would like to participate as a sponsor or know someone who is

interested, please contact J.S. Paluch Company at 1-800-566-6170.

DATE DEACON ALTAR SERVER LECTOR

Saturday, August 15 5:00 p.m.

Sonny Annoreno Barb Annoreno Gail Henderson

Sunday, August 16 11:00 a.m.

Chris Virruso Timothy Molas Pat Peterson Sandy Wilson

Ministry Schedule

Financial Stewardship

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Rectory Hours:

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00am –4:00pm

Thursday & Friday 9:00am-2:00pm

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do you, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and the other evil spirits

who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

Rectory/Parish office is closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Parish staff is monitoring and responding to voice mails remotely.

In order to comply with government orders and to ensure the health of our staff and community, all parish staff are working

remotely. We will continue to be available via email and voicemail.

We are checking our voice mail every half hour. Please leave your message

and we will get back to you. If you are not able to use internet

to check our bulletin on our website, you can find our Sunday bulletin

under canopy by the main Entrance of the church.

Please know that we will continue to be praying for all of you in our parish community and for

our world during this challenging time.

Printed version of parish bulletin is available in the front

of the church.

Want to join our Parish Community?

If you are interested in becoming a Parishioner, please visit ourladymotherchurch.com

click on the Parishsoft logo on the right and create an account. Any questions, please contact

the Rectory at 773-625-3369.

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This week’s Sanctuary Lamp Is in memory of

This week’s Bread & Wine

Is in memory of Eileen Egan Joseph Mandile

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Our Lady, Mother of the Church 2020-2021 Religious Education Program

The 2020-2021 Religious Education Program registration is ongoing for children Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Get them signed up now for the fall session. Register your children so they can join us as we walk together on our faith journeys and participate in our Catholic beliefs.

Registration forms can be found on line at:

Ourladymotherchurch.com “Religious Education”

For information contact the Religious Education Office at 773-625-2273 or dre.olmc@gmail.com.

Walking

Together in Faith

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Are you called to be a Catechist? Come and share and grow in your own

faith as you guide the next generation of youth on their paths

as we all walk together in faith. Contact the Religious Education Office

for more information (dre.olmc@gmail.com or 773-625-2273).

2020-2021 Catechists Needed!

Rosary

This week, the Rosary intention is for infants, babies, youth, and the Living Rosary, as Saint Philomena is their patron, and her memorial is Tuesday,

August 11. We are grateful for everyone who prays either the Rosary (five decades) or the Living Rosary (one decade daily). The intention for the Living Rosary

is the triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and in honor of St. Philomena. People who pray at least one Rosary per week include Lori G., John I., Evelyn K.,

Terri K., Gilda M., Lonnie M., Mary M., Ted M., Josephine N., Emilie P., Stefania P., Jean R., Shirley S., and Milabelle T. Regarding the Living Rosary, the Joyful Mysteries

are prayed by Ted M.—The Annunciation, Barb R.—The Visitation, Josephine N.—The Birth of Jesus, Karen R.—The Presentation, and Mary M.—Finding of the child Jesus in the Temple. The first two

Luminous Mysteries are prayed by Barb R.—Christ’s Baptism in the Jordan, and Mary M.—Christ’s Self-Revelation at the Marriage at Cana. If you would like to be included on the list of people who pray the

Rosary, and/or would like to pray a decade of the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary daily, please email tmarszalek@archchicago.org

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ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO Cardinal Blase Cupich Episcopal Vicar: Most Rev. John Manz D.D. PASTOR: Rev. Andrzej Bartosz anbartosz@archchicago.org ASSISTING PRIEST: Rev. James O’Brien DEACONS: Deacon Sonny & Mrs. Barbara Annoreno Deacon Ted & Mrs. Mary Marszalek Deacon Chris & Mrs. Peggy Virruso PARISH SECRETARY/BULLETIN EDITOR: Ms. Marsha Geurtsen olmc.rectory@outlook.com BOOKKEEPER: Ms. Monika Wawrzyniak PARISH NURSE: Ms. Terri Kaisling, RN at 773-625-3369 x 28 olmc.parishnurse@outlook.com DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Mr. Markeise Russell 773-625-3369 x 33 olmc.musicministry@outlook.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION office 773-625-2273 Vacant FACILITIES & OFFICE: Mr. Bogusław Krolikowski, Mrs. Theresa Flynn PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Ms. Sandra Wilson FINANCE COMMITTEE: Ms. Rose Molas

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