OUR LADY OF MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH

ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF JOLIET-IN-ILLINOIS Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop

701 S. EOLA ROAD † AURORA, IL 60504 WWW.OLMERCY.COM

PARISH PRIESTS

Fr. Don E. McLaughlin, Pastor Fr. Mark J. Bernhard, Parochial Vicar

SEMINARIAN INTERN Senovio Sarabia, Jr. PASTORS EMERITUS Fr. Gerald Tivy Fr. Hugh Fullmer

PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Tim Kueper Deacon Tony Martini Deacon Mike Plese Deacon Phil Rehmer Deacon Art Tiongson Deacon Bob Vavra

PARISH OFFICE (630) 851-3444 (630) 851-3468 FAX Monday-Friday………..8:30am-4:30pm

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday………………………...4:00pm Sunday………………...7:30am, 9:00am 10:45am, 12:30pm, 5:30pm Monday-Friday………………....8:00am Rosary prayed after all daily Masses

Holy Days of Obligation Vigil for Holy Day……………..7:00pm Holy Day………………8:00am, 7:00pm

CONFESSIONS Saturday……………….….3:00-3:45pm 1st Fridays of the Month….8:30-9:00am Or by Appointment

PRAYER CHAPEL Open Daily …...……...7:00am-8:00pm Adoration……..…Monday & Thursday 8:30am-6:00pm Benediction…….……Monday, 6:00pm

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary

Time

June 17

2018

Page 2 From The Pastor’s Desk… Better Known As Heidi Howls! This Father’s Day I would like to congratulate two fathers from OLM who have been approved and welcomed by Bishop Conlon to begin a four-year program of studies, spiritual formation and discern-ment to be ordained a permanent deacon. Parish-ioners Douglas McIlvaine and Rodney “Bugsy” Sindac will begin studies this August. This is a huge commitment! Between August of this year and May of next year they will meet for 59 classes on Monday and Thursday evenings for two hours each at the Blanchette Center in Crest Hill. And

not only that, their wives are required to attend some of the classes and an annual retreat. So, I thank Doug and Amy, Rodney “Bugsy” and Maria “Happy” and fami-lies for their generosity and commitment of time it takes to becoming a permanent deacon. Assuming they complete the four-year program successfully and receive a positive recommendation from those responsible for their formation, Doug and Rod-ney would be ordained in 2022. Please keep them in your prayers!

This past Mother’s Day, I shared with you some personal recollections about my mother and the fact that I had three mothers! So, a bit about my father Thomas. He was one of those guys who just couldn’t live without a woman in his life! I was 5 when my mother died the day after Christmas. The following November my dad mar-ried the woman who I really grew up knowing as mom. Several years after she died, at age 77 my father married again! I was a priest for 5 years and officiated the wed-ding. Not many priests can say they officiated their dad’s wedding! Born in 1909 he lived through the great depression. Like many who lived through those days, he was a very frugal man and didn’t buy anything he couldn’t pay cash for – even his cars! He never owned a credit card! To this day, the only thing I have ever bought making monthly payments is my car and a piano. He was a very hard working man, coming home late many nights. He was self-employed in the air-conditioning and refrigera-tion business. In his later years before retirement he worked for a company installing commercial walk-in refrigerators and freezers. When I was in high school he took me one summer to Atlanta when he installed the units at the new Atlanta stadium (now torn down and replaced). He was a man of quiet faith. He was an usher at church and belonged to the Holy Name society doing service projects at the church and community. He was a very active member of the Knights of Columbus and a past grand knight. During the 60’s he chaired the Knights of Columbus Catholic In-formation booth at the Indiana State Fair. He got permission for Mass to be celebrat-ed at the fairgrounds for the workers and farmers. He got permission too for the nun who played the organ at our parish to come play for Mass at the fairgrounds. And in those days, nuns always had to travel in pairs, so I have a lot of pleasant memories of taking the nuns to the state fair! He was related to the Allison family of Indy 500 fame. He stopped going to the race each year when he said that the cars were going so fast he couldn’t read the numbers on the car! He enjoyed surprising my mom and me with little and big things….like a color television set when they first came out. He was a very quiet but kind man. He died in 1995. So on this Father’s Day, may God bless all our father’s living and deceased!

PARISH STAFF Fr. Don McLaughlin, Pastor Ext. 228, Email: frdon@olmercy.com Fr. Mark Bernhard, Parochial Vicar Ext. 226, Email: frmark@olmercy.com Mr. Senovio Sarabia, Seminarian Intern Ext 230, Email: senovios@olmercy.com Deacon Bob Vavra Deacon Phil Rehmer, deacon-phil@rehmer.com Deacon Tim Kueper, tkueper5@yahoo.com Deacon Tony Martini, tonym@olmercy.com Deacon Mike Plese, 630-664-4174 Deacon Art Tiongson Bob Gancarz, Business Manager 331-707-5370 Email: robertg@olmercy.com Jolene LeRoy, RN, Pastoral Care 331-707-5380, jolenel@olmercy.com Larry Harris, Music & Liturgy 331-707-5379, larryh@olmercy.com Diane Reiter, Parish Secretary Ext. 221 Email: parishoffice@olmercy.com Lydia Schmitt, Business Office Asst. 331-707-5377, Email: lydias@olmercy.com Len Eickhoff, Facility Manager, Cell 630-631-1676 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Dave Miserendino, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry, 331-707-5371 Email: davem@olmercy.com Candy Rice, Middle School Youth Ministry 331-707-5376, Email: candyr@olmercy.com Jean Rehmer, Religious Education Secretary Grades 6-12 & RCIA, 331-707-5376 Email: jeanr@olmercy.com Cheryl Lohse, Religious Education Secretary Grades K-5 & RCIC, 331-707-5369 Email: cheryll@olmercy.com READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-7; Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51:3- 6ab, 11, 16; Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20, 21, 24; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-7; Mt 6:7-15 Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Ps 132:11-14, 17-18; Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-34; Mt 6:24-34 Sunday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1- 6ab, 15ab, 17; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13- 15; Acts 13:22- 26; Lk 1:57-66, 80

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Monday, June 18 8:00 AM † Sixto Endab Mary Krcmarik Tuesday, June 19 8:00 AM † Barbara Saurer Roy Saurer Wednesday, June 20 8:00 AM † Thelma & Micusio Sereno Family Thursday, June 21 8:00 AM † Manuel Abaa Family Friday, June 22 8:00 AM Parishioners of OLM Saturday, June 23 4:00 PM Parishioners of OLM 4:00 PM Ariel & Tess Santos Simbang Gabi Sunday, June 24 7:30 AM † Mary Ellen Feldman Family 7:30 AM Ralph & Penelope Santos Simbang Gabi 9:00 AM † Parratore Family Family 10:45 AM Parishioners of OLM 12:30 PM † Vinette Farrar Patricia Feinberg

5:30 PM † Paul Kaiser Das Leinwaniler 12:30 PM Mother’s Day Novena

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL LAMPS Votive lamps will burn this week before the Blessed Sacrament for the following intentions:

If you wish to have a candle burning for your intention in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, you will find envelopes on the shelf in the Narthex near the Priest’s Sacristy or in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.

1. Megan Gabaldon 9. The Feldman Family 2. The Sick 10. Stacy and Jeff 3. Fathers 11. Special Intention-C.H. 4. Special Intention-K.R. 12. Fr Don McLaughlin 5. Mike Brogan 13. Fr Mark Bernhard 6. Deacon Bob Vavra 14. Vocations 7. Aidan Stephens 15. The Small Family 8. Charles & Sophia Martin 16. Evelyn Jordan

Rose Mary Carson Mark Hoeksema Genevieve Donnelly Tim Fahey Meredith Mangold Regina Trasga Florence Hybiak William Sanders Julie Ranieri Julia Schremp Betty Bertrand Donna Romadka Billy Walowski Jill Donlan Nancy Bejger Karen Orlandi Brett Orlandi

Douglas Massoth Flo Paprzycki Cabel Herburn Angelica Jacobs Mary Moody David Groeber Sr. Diane Picciuolo Margaret Picciuolo Gloria Leon Dolores Simonek Mel Schmudde Frances Gilpin Louise Easton Patricia Kline Francisco Gonzales Ed Lillig Kathy Walowski

MaryEllen Marren Lee Marks A. Schuman Concepcion Carrera Louise Walski Paul Atwood Graciela Rodriguez Charlie Mayton Kristie Sharon Karla Lewis-Allaire Joseph Allaire Anita Trepelas Paula Leistikow Carter Dietz Jake Sokol Logan Becvar Ailani Banulos

Hector Martinez Thomas Sterling Patricia Norgard Hannah Baltimore Rosie Pagones Lou Skonieczny Mary Ellen Reiter James Pluskota Joel Rivera Joseph Murphy Sherry White Estela Lozano Kathryn Martini Jenny Sirois Amy Schaff Fray Tomas C. Bonilla Baby Sergus & Family

Brady Pembroke Jesus Vasquez Ed Dombrowski Peggy Vieira Rosalie Kruse Nicholas Butler Bob Holzworth Angela Grace Jackie Schuman

We remember in prayer those in service to our country

SSG Leah Harvey, USAF

Airman Melanie Hodges, US Navy Nicholaus Laurie, US Marines

SSG Sean Murphy, USMC Victor Paul Fullmer, Navy

Capt. Tara Trammell, US Army Roberto Ramos, Army

Lt. Joshua Puscas, US Navy Lt. Keith Harris, USAF A1C Gina Maro, USAF

Juan Gabriel Sindac, USAF Aaron Godinez, US Marines

Mason Webber, Army

We pray for our sick, confined and their families Please contact the Parish Office if you or your immediate family member wish to be added to the Sick List.

Mass Intentions

Page 4 Información en Español Desde el escritorio del Pastor... Mas conocido como el aullido de Heidi*...

Este Día del Padre me gustaría felicitar a dos padres de OLM que han sido aprobados y bienve-nidos por el obispo Conlon para comenzar un pro-grama de cuatro años de estudios, formación espi-ritual y discernimiento para ser ordenados diáco-nos permanentes. Los feligreses Douglas McIlvai-ne y Rodney "Bugsy" Sindac comenzarán los estu-dios este agosto. ¡Este es un gran compromiso! Entre agosto de este año y mayo del próximo año se reunirán para 59 clases los lunes y jueves por la noche durante dos horas cada día en el Centro Blanchette en Crest Hill. Y no solo eso, sus espo-

sas deben asistir a algunas de las clases y a un retiro anual. Entonces, agradezco a Doug y Amy, Rodney "Bugsy" y Maria "Happy" y familias por su generosidad y compromiso de tiempo que se necesita para convertirse en un diácono permanente. Suponiendo que completen con éxito el programa de cuatro años y reciban una reco-mendación positiva de los responsables de su formación, Doug y Rodney serían or-denados en el 2022. ¡Por favor, mantenlos en tus oraciones! ¡El pasado Día de la Madre, compartí con ustedes algunos recuerdos personales sobre mi madre y el hecho de que tuve tres madres! Entonces, un poco sobre mi pa-dre Thomas. ¡Era uno de esos tipos que simplemente no podrían vivir sin una mujer en su vida! Yo tenía 5 años cuando mi madre murió el día después de Navidad. El siguiente mes de noviembre, mi padre se casó con la mujer con quien realmente cre-cí conociéndola como mamá. Varios años después de su muerte, a los 77 años, ¡mi padre se casó de nuevo! Yo era sacerdote por 5 años y oficié la boda. ¡No muchos sacerdotes pueden decir que oficiaron la boda de su padre! Nacido en 1909, el vivió la gran depresión. Como muchos que vivieron esos días, era un hombre muy frugal y no compraba nada por lo que no pudiera pagar en efectivo, ¡incluso sus autos! ¡Él nunca tuvo una tarjeta de crédito! Hasta el día de hoy, lo único que he comprado haciendo pagos mensuales es mi automóvil y un piano. Era un hombre muy trabaja-dor, llegando tarde a casa muchas noches. El trabajaba por su cuenta en el negocio de aire acondicionado y refrigeración. En sus últimos años antes de la jubilación, trabajó para una compañía instalando cámaras refrigeradoras y congeladoras comer-ciales. Cuando estaba en la escuela secundaria, me llevó un verano a Atlanta cuando instaló las unidades en el nuevo estadio de Atlanta (ahora derribado y reemplazado). Él era un hombre de fe silenciosa. Fue un ujier en la iglesia y perteneció a la Socie-dad Holy Name (El Nombre Santo) haciendo proyectos de servicio en la iglesia y la comunidad. Era un miembro muy activo de los Caballeros de Colón y un gran caba-llero en el pasado. Durante los años 60 presidió el stand de Información Católica de los Caballeros de Colón en la Feria Estatal de Indiana. Obtuvo permiso para que la Misa se celebrara en el recinto ferial para los trabajadores y agricultores. Obtuvo permiso también para que la monja que tocaba el órgano en nuestra parroquia pueda ir a tocar en la Misa del recinto ferial. Y en esos días, las monjas siempre tenían que viajar en pares, ¡así que tengo muchos recuerdos agradables de llevar a las monjas a la feria estatal! El estaba relacionado con la familia Allison del famoso Indy 500. ¡Dejó de ir a la carrera cada año cuando dijo que los autos iban tan rápido que no podía leer los números en el auto! Disfrutó sorprendiéndonos a mi madre y a mí con cosas pequeñas y grandes... como un televisor a colores cuando salieron por primera vez. Era un hombre muy tranquilo pero amable. Él murió en 1995. Entonces, en este Día del Padre, ¡que Dios bendiga a todos nuestros padres vivos y difuntos!

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Re 21:1-16; Sal 5:2-3ab, 4b-7; Mt 5:38-42 Martes: 1 Re 21:17-29; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 11, 16; Mt 5:43-48 Miércoles: 2 Re 2:1, 6-14; Sal 31 (30):20, 21, 24; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Jueves: Sir 48:1-14; Sal 97 (96):1- 7; Mt 6:7-15 Viernes: 2 Re 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Sal 132 (131):11-14, 17- 18; Mt 6:19-23 Sábado: 2 Cr 24:17-25; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 29-34; Mt 6:24-34 Domingo: Vigilia: Jer 1:4-10; Sal 71 (70):1-6ab, 15ab, 17; 1 Pe 1:8-12; Lc 1:5-17 Día: Is 49:1-6; Sal 139 (138):1-3, 13-15; Hch 13:22-26; Lc 1:57- 66, 80

PROMESAS La liturgia de hoy está llena de promesas. La lectura del Génesis pro-mete un final triunfante sobre el po-der del pecado y un regreso a una nueva creación. La lectura de la se-gunda carta a los corintios promete que todo aquel que sigue a Cristo tendrá dificultades. Sin embargo, también promete, que podemos per-severar si reconocemos que Cristo está con nosotros, renovándonos cada día, y dándonos el valor y la fuerza que necesitamos para esta perseve-rancia. El Evangelio promete que hacer la voluntad de Dios nos hace familia con Jesús, quien perdona to-dos los pecados y triunfa sobre el mal. Hoy podría ser un buen día para que también nosotros hiciéramos al-gunas promesas. Podemos prometer dejar de engañarnos a nosotros mis-mos acerca de nuestras tendencias al egoísmo y el pecado. Podemos pro-meternos creer —en verdad creer— que, aunque no estamos sin pecado, somos perdonados. Podemos prome-ternos combatir el mal y el pecado comportándonos como hermanos y hermanas no solamente con el Señor, sino con nuestros prójimos. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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Father’s Day Novenas We pray for all men who have been a source of love, guidance and nurturing.

June 17th at 10:45 am July 8th at 5:30 pm July 29th at 9:00 am June 24th at 9:00 am July 14th at 4:00 pm August 5th at 10:45 am July 1st at 12:30 pm July 22nd at 7:30 am August 12th at 12:30 pm

In Memory/Honor of… With Love From… In Memory/Honor of… With Love From... Deacon Bob Betty Vavra Bob Vavra Jr. Deacon Bob and Betty Vavra Tim Vavra Deacon Bob and Betty Vavra Terry Vavra Deacon Bob and Betty Vavra Craig Keeton Deacon Bob and Betty Vavra Ben Keeton Deacon Bob and Betty Vavra Tim Christenberry Deacon Bob and Betty Vavra Jospeh Vavra Deacon Bob and Betty Vavra Charles Abt Deacon Bob and Betty Vavra James Fisher Rose Fisher Peter Trusiak Sr. Peter Trusiak Anthony Sarro Virginia Trusiak Romulo San Diego Lisa San Diego Ramir San Diego Lisa San Diego Alberto Dacanay Lisa San Diego Manuel Felix Jennifer Tolentino & Gerald Felix Jim Duffy Cindy Hoglund Benjamin Wagoner Jeannine Malone Alceste Pieri Ida Phillips Bonifacio Talaue Carmen A. Talaue Luis A. Molina Michael A. Molina Alejandro Lara Claudia Molina Louis Sonetz Sr. Mary Ann Sonetz John Ellensahn Mary Ann Sonetz Peter Sonetz Mary Ann Sonetz Robert Hoglund Cindy Hoglund Robert F. Kahlfedlt Michael Kahlfedlt Tadeusz Czeremuzynskix Eva Krasuska Tadeusz Krasuski Peter Krasuski Philip Lambert Jim and Jeanette Lambert Michael Ruszczak Jim and Jeanette Lambert Clarence Ruszczak Jim and Jeanette Lambert Stanley Kerkla Carolyn Kerkla Ed Kerkla Carolyn Kerkla Roy Saurer Lori Coit Michael Coit Lori Coit Bernard Rubey Jody Brisson Scott Chase Michelle Chase Hardin Dick Chase Michelle Chase Hardin Charles Miller Michelle Chase Hardin William Miller Michelle Chase Hardin Allan Harris Kim Harris Aldo Fabbri Jr. Beth Stippich Donald Rootes Jackie Rootes Ronald Sowizrol Scott Sowizrol Sotero Garcia The Newmyer Family

Alejandro Guillerma Caceres Ernestina Caceres Tom Walsh Jim and Rose Fisher Al Yannuzzo Jim and Rose Fisher Franciszek Daksowski Stefania Chase Thaddeus A. Chase Stefania Chase Daniel Harrington Christopher Allen Family John Girman Christopher Allen Family Demis Allen Christopher Allen Family Anthony Loquercio Donna Loquercio Robert Casey The Casey Family James W. Ray Nancy E. Ray James W. Ray Jr. Nancy E. Ray Stanley S. Kumorx Diane R. Graf Gene J. Boyd Diane R. Graf John Watters Maureen and Scott Strobl Lewis Newmyer The Newmyer Family Mike Strobl Scott and Maureen Strobl Hency Zehnal Scott Zehnal Leo Ceepo Scott Zehnal Neil Zehnal Scott Zehnal Kevin Nemetz Mary Nemetz Gus Nilles Mary Nemetz Jan Sajdak The Salzig Family Bernie Salzig The Salzig Family Jakob Salzig The Salzig Family Timothy Savoie The Savoie Family Christopher Ianno The Savoie Family Rod Faxon The Bracke Family Donald R. Pylar Kim and Darlene Kellermann Ted Kellermann Kim and Darlene Kellermann Casey Rozner Nancy Rozner Robert Kosman Nancy Rozner James Short Marygail Subsits Bret Subsits The Subsits Kids George Crown Wilma Durante Antonio Durante George Durante L.J. Bednarz Rita C. Bednarz M.R. Bednarz Rita C. Bednarz J.T. Bednarz Rita C. Bednarz The Bednarz Family Rita C. Bednarz The Smasz Family Rita C. Bednarz Robert Huesing Susan Mead Vicente Lo Sr. Helen & Gianna Pierce Arthur Biegel Angie Biegel James Sergus Tim Sergus Casey Boguslaw Carol Boguslaw & Kids (Continued on Page 8)

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EDGE (Grades 6-8) EDGE SUMMERTIME FUN ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FOR INCOMING 6TH GRAD-ERS & OUTGOING 8TH GRADERS & FRIENDS WE ASK PARENTS TO DROP OFF/PICK UP AT ALL LOCATIONS JULY ULTIMATE NINJA WARRIOR COURSE-MONDAY, JULY 16TH 12:30/2:30 PM COST-$10 for 2 hours Deadline-July 6th Bring add’l monies for drinks/snacks Additional Waiver needed go to www.ultimateninjas.com/naperville

SENIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS (Grades 9-12) ALPHA for Teens is coming to OLM! More coming… L.I.G.H.T. 2018-2019 Information and registration de-tails will be available August 1st. Please check the parish website for more details. Discovery Retreat the last retreat for the year will be July 6-7. Contact the Youth Ministry office with any ques-tions. Mission Trip News: All Team Meeting (teens and adults) will be on June 24th from 2:30-5pm at St. Raphael Church in Naperville. A special FMSC event for mission trip teens & adults will be June 28th @ 8pm. Mass & Fellowship All adults are invited to attend the 5:30 PM mass followed by fellowship and faith topic in the PLC from 6:30-8:30 pm. OLM Softball Team Upcoming schedule for OLM team: 6/17 @ 12:00pm, 6/24 @ 6:45pm, 7/1 @ 5:15pm. Games played at Pierce Field on Montgomery Rd in Aurora. Contact Dave at DaveM@olmercy.com or 331-707-5371 with any questions. Theology on Tap is coming to OLM! Please mark July 15th, 29th and August 12th (6:30-8:30pm) on your calendars for food, community and a faith topic! All geared towards adults in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s, married or single!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATON (Grades K-5)

Registration for religious education classes 2018/19 is open. Now is the time to submit your registration – before the tuition increases on July 2! Classes will begin in September, but the time to register is today! This year we will be offering classes from 4:30 until 5:45 on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. We will also offer one evening session on Wednesday from 6:30 until 7:45. This is a change from past years. Please send in your registration early to request a session that will work for your children’s schedules and pay the lower tuition. Forms are available in the PLC Lobby, on our website, and in the Office. Vacation Bible School – Shipwrecked – Rescued by Jesus is quickly approaching. Please submit your registration as soon as possible while we still have space available. Vacation Bible School will be held the week of August 6 – 10. Forms are available in the PLC Lobby and in the Office. Please feel free to contact me if I may be of ser-vice ~~ Cheryl 331-707-5369

Pastoral Care Page 7 Pastoral Care Concerns The ministry of pastoral care reaches out and cares for the mem-bers of the Body of Christ meeting their spiritual, emotional, mental and physical needs. The pastoral care ministers continue the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ as they serve fellow parishioners and the wider community through acts of service as they provide comfort and support in times of grief and loss, illness and pain; as they provide spiritual care through prayer and bringing Com-munion to those unable to attend mass and share their time and talent to address the health needs of parish-ioners through education, referrals to resources and advocacy. If you would like the pasto-ral care ministry to reach out to you, please contact Jolene LeRoy RN Di-rector of Pastoral Care at 331-707-5380 or at jolenel@olmercy.com. “Then the peace of God that sur-passes all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Je-sus” (Philippians 4:7).

June is Men’s Health Month The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to raise awareness of preventa-ble health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. It is a known fact that women are more likely to visit the doctor for annual exams and preventive services than men and that women live longer than men. So men - when was the last time you went to the doctor? When was the last time you had your numbers checked? What numbers you ask? Important numbers to know about your health are: blood pressure, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, glucose and PSA. The optimal levels for each for men ages 20 or older are as follows: blood pressure – less than 120/80; total cholesterol – 125 to 200 mg/dL; HDL (good cholesterol) – is 40 mg/dL or higher; LDL (bad cholesterol) – less than 100 mg/dL; triglycerides – less than 150 and glucose or a fasting blood sugar – less than 100. (Source: medlineplus.gov) The prostate cancer screening test is the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test. In the past, most doctors considered PSA levels of 4.0 nano-grams/milliter or lower as normal. More recent studies have shown that some men with PSA levels below 4.0 nanograms/milliter have prostate cancer and some with higher levels do not have prostate cancer. It is important to talk with your healthcare provider about prostate cancer. Prevention is the key with some chronic illnesses. By knowing your numbers, especially if you are at risk for certain diseases, you can decrease your chances of developing one by decreasing the risk factors that you can con-trol! This Father’s Day, reflect on your physical, emotional and spiritual health and take the action needed to be as healthy as you can be.

Caring for the Mind, Body and Spirit

SMILE PRETTY!! MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR FAMILY PHOTO! Photography sessions for our new parish family photo directory celebrating our parish 30th anniversary will be held:

June 26th – 29th from 2:00pm to 9:00pm and June 30th from 10:00am – 5:00pm July 10th – 13th from 2:00pm to 9:00pm and July 14th from 10:00am – 5:00pm

There are two ways to schedule an appointment: In person at weekend Masses or On-line

How to schedule your photography session on-line • • On your computer or tablet type in the following URL: https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/

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• • On the left side of the screen is a field called “Select Number in Group” click the drop-down arrow.

• • Select the number in your party.

• • A calendar will appear below the “Select Number in Group” field. The dates in blue are for OLM. Please select a date. Note: There are two options to select from June 26-30, 2018 & July 10-14, 2018

• • When the screen refreshes, you will see the times available. Select a time by click the “Book it” button to the right of the time. To see additional times, click the “Next” button.

• • The screen will now show the date and time you selected. Please follow the instructions on the screen to complete your registration.

• • When you have completed all the required fields click the “Finalize Photography Session” button

• • If done correctly the screen will provide an option to print the confirmation and instruction on how to reschedule.

Questions? Please contact Nancy Luna (Preguntas en espanol) at 630-664-6550 or Jim Marks at 630-334-1625.

Page 8 Around the Parish

In Memory/Honor of… With Love from...

Richard Kravchuk Carrie and Helen John Speer Joan Mastin Salvador Corralejo Olga Espinosa Joseph Paczynski Rose Zahn Leonard Gucwa Karen McCann Jospeh Landino Helen Keene Donald Freeston Donald Freeston, Jr. Ted Popernick Debbie Freeston Alejandro G. Caceres Ernestina Caceres Tom Walsh Jim and Rose Fisher Al Yannuzzo Jim and Rose Fisher Sotero Garcia The Newmyer Family Mathias Berg Carl and Paulette Berg Alfred Glaude Carl and Paulette Berg Alejandro Guillerma Caceres Ernestina Caceres Continued from page 5

Father’s Day Novenas

Thank you to all who made our Corpus Christi Procession a success!

To see more photos and videos, see the links below: h ps://photos.app.goo.gl/goF6FM9Ztc2C8LZ33 h ps://youtu.be/HtXkasSUDxA h ps://youtu.be/YPH4MEnoSFw h ps://youtu.be/GhPzbOJthPo

Though Many...We Are One!

To complement celebrating the 30th Anniversary of OLM, we will have food trucks in the church park-ing lot from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, June 24th. To show our cultural diversity we are seek-ing bakers and desert makers to prepare your fami-ly’s favorite cultural desert. If you are planning to bring a desert or help in the kitchen please contact Phyllis Anderson phyllisanderson5027@yahoo.com) or Jim Marks (jimm6351@yahoo.com). Let’s make this Sunday afternoon

one to remember!

Financial Information Page 9

Fiscal Year-to-Date Information (as of 06/03/18)

Please remember Our Lady of Mercy Parish in your will and estate planning.

Thank you for your generosity!!

Actual Year-to-Date Collections: $ 1,415,558

Fiscal Year-to-Date Budget: $ 1,358,400

Amount Above Budget: $ 57,158

06/03/18 Sunday Collection: $ 32,705

Weekly Sunday Goal: $ 28,300

Amount Above Goal: $ 4,405

Parish Sacrificial Giving

2018 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Pledge Report

It is very important that these pledges be paid so that our parish will reach our goal. Once we have reached our goal in paid pledges, 70% of the addi-tional funds received will be returned to the parish for our use. Parish Goal

Amount Pledged

Amount Paid

Remaining Balance

Rebate Amount

# of Families Pledged

122,500

157,440

105,192

52,248

0

601

$

$

$

$

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GEMS SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT... DUE TO THE GYM NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR OUR REGULAR MEETING DATE

OUR JUNE MEETING WILL NOW BE HELD ON JUNE 20 FRIENDS, IT'S TIME FOR A MOVIE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL! Our June meeting (to be held on Wednesday, June 20) will feature the famous movie "MY FAIR LADY" and an ice cream social. Our luncheon menu will in-clude hot dogs, hamburgers and other "movie theater" type food and snacks. Deserts will not be needed for this meeting. In addition, one of our members Pat Feinberg hosts the "Critics Corner Movie Club" towards the end of each month at a local theater with a luncheon following near-by. Please contact Pat directly at 630-585-6437 for more information. Also please consider joining the OLM Bridge Club, which meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Ministry Room at 1:00 p.m. sharp. Please contact Willie at 630-898-1999 regarding joining the group. Both men and women are welcomed. You may also be interested in the OLM card group, which also meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month in the PLC (room #110) from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you have any questions please email Ann at ANNC1001@AOL.COM If you have any other GEMS related questions please send them to Phyllis Anderson via email at phyllisanderson5027@yahoo.com Please pray for our sick GEMS members.

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Parish Activities for the Week

Our Lady of Mercy Weekend Masses

June 23 & 24 Fr Don preaching at all Masses.

Saturday: 4:00p Fr Don McLaughlin/Dcn Art Tiongson

Sunday: 7:30a Fr Mark Bernhard/Dcn Mike Plese

9:00a Fr Mark Bernhard/Dcn Tony Martini

10:45a Fr Don McLaughlin/Dcn Art Tiongson

12:30p Fr. Mark Bernhard/Dcn Phil Rehmer

5:30p Fr. Don McLaughlin

SUNDAY June 17 7:30-10:30a CRHP Men’s Discernment Rm 114 9:00-1:00p YM Planning & Discipleship Rm 211 9:00-12:30p Light Class Rm 217 7:00-9:00p Adult Men’s Basketball MPR MONDAY June 18 8:30-6:00p Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 6:00-6:30p Benediction Church 7:00-9:00p Worship Commission Rm 119 7:00-9:00p Service Commission Rm 114 TUESDAY June 19 8:30-9:00a Coffee And… Ministry Rm 1:00-3:00p OLM Card Group Rm 110 1:00-3:00p OLM Bridge Group Rm 108 6:30-9:30p Protecting God’s Children Wrksp Rm 217 WEDNESDAY June 20 9:00-11:00a Bible Study Rm 125 10:00-3:00p Loving Hands Summer Wrk Day Ministry Rm 12:00-3:00p Gems Mtg MPR 6:30-9:30p Protecting God’s Children Wrksp Rm 217 7:00-8:00p Baptism Class Church 7:00-8:00p St. Vincent DePaul Mtg Rm 114 6:45-8:15p Light Class Rm 218 THURSDAY June 21 8:30-6:00p Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 10:00-3:00p Loving Hands Summer Wrk Day Ministry Rm 6:00-7:00p Moms of Tots Bible Stories Rm 124 6:45-8:15p Light Class Rm 218 7:00-9:00p Bible Study Rm 208 FRIDAY June 22 No Activities SATURDAY June 23 3:00-3:45p Reconciliation Narthex 3:30-6:00p Hospitality MPR SUNDAY June 24 7:30-12:00p Hospitality MPR 9:00-1:00p YM Planning Discipleship Mtg Rm 211 9:00-12:00p Light Class Rm 217 11:00-12:00p Welcome Mtg Rm 114 4:00-5:30p Mission Trip Youth Group MPR 7:00-9:00p Adult Men’s Basketball MPR

Congratulations to the All Saints Catholic Academy Class of 2018. We wish our 71 graduates all the best as they continue their academic journeys in high school and beyond. Interesting notes about our graduates: Over 80% of this year’s class will continue their Cath-olic education at Benet Academy, St. Francis High School, Montini Catholic High School, and Marmion Academy. All Saints will be well represented at other area public schools that include Naperville Central and Naperville North, Waubonsie Valley, Plainfield East, Oswego East, and West Aurora. One graduate will be attending an arts school in Chicago. Academically, this group of students have completed the following: -Three full years of daily instruction in Spanish -Different levels of math that included Algebra 1, Honors Algebra and Geometry -English Language Arts courses that included Honors classes. Students were members of our highly regarded and successful Math and Debate competition teams. Students created a weekly news program – the AS-CA Now News. Check out the final installment for this school year at https://youtu.be/iLb29Nae8A4. Can you picture your student in a graduation gown as part of the Class of 2019 this coming school year, or even the Class of 2029 if they are a preschooler? Call (630) 961-6125 with questions or to schedule a visit.

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FAX NUMBER: 630-851-3468 PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm WEEKEND MASSES: Sat.4:00p;Sun.7:30a,9:00a,10:45a,12:30p, 5:30p DAILY MASSES: Monday-Friday 8:00a (Rosary after Daily Mass) HOLY DAY MASSES: Generally celebrated at 7pm evening prior; 8am and 7pm the day of.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 3:00-3:45pm; Reconciliation services held seasonally. SICK AND HOMEBOUND Contact the Parish Office so we may help you in any way possible.

HOSPITALIZATION: If you anticipate a hospitalization or are admitted to an area hospital and would like a visit from a priest or Eucharistic Minister, please notify the parish office.

BAPTISMS: Registered parishioners wishing their child baptized must attend a parent meeting held the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Baptisms are held at 12 noon the first Saturday of the month and at 2:00 p.m. the second Sundays of the month. Baptisms are not celebrated during Lent.

WEDDINGS: The bride, groom or either set of parents must be registered members of the parish for at least six months prior to scheduling a wedding. Weddings may be scheduled no less than six months out in order to fulfill the diocesan marriage preparation re-quirements. Contact Diane Reiter, ext. 221.

NEW PARISHIONERS: We welcome you! Please register by attending our “New Parishioner Registration/Welcoming” meeting the last Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m. For more info call: 851-3444, ext. 221.

HOSPITALITY: “Hospitality” weekend is held in the Parish Life Center Multi Purpose Room after all Saturday/Sunday Masses on the last full weekend of each month (excluding December).

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY, Voicemail - ext. 400

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CHURCH NAME AND NUMBER— The Church of Our Lady of Mercy #512124 ADDRESS— 701 S. Eola Road Aurora, IL 60504 PHONE— 630-851-3444 CONTACT PERSON— Diane - Ext. 221 SOFTWARE— Microsoft Publisher 2002 PRINTER— Acrobat 6.0 TRANSMISSION— Via Email Day: Tuesday NUMBER OF PAGES SENT— 1 through 11 SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN— SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS— Fed Ex: Deliver to main entrance on the North side of Church