Not by bread alone does one live, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of the Lord — Deuteronomy 8:3b

Not by bread alone does one live, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of the Lord — Deuteronomy 8:3b

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The heavens proclaim his justice; all peoples see his glory. — Psalm 97:6

HOLY NAME NEWS

Our next monthly meeting will be this Friday, August 11th, at 7:00 pm The main topic of discussion will be our 4th

Annual Car Show.

SAVE THE DATE

The 4th Annual Car Show will be held on Saturday, August 19th. Free viewing is open to the public from 1:00 - 8:00 pm. The parking lot and registra-tion opens at 12:00 pm. The show car entrance fee is $20.00. If you need any additional information, please call Phil Whitehouse (312) 316-3888. The Saturday evening Mass will begin at 4:00 pm on August 19th only. The StingRays will provide music after the Mass, so be sure to join us for a fun day. Split-the-Pot tickets are on sale from the ushers in back of church or any Holy Name member. Ticket prices are as follows: 1 ticket: $ 5.00 3 tickets: $10.00 7 tickets: $20.00 Next Sunday (August 13th), the Holy Name Men’s Choir will be singing during the Mass at the Feast of St. Rocco. The Mass will be held at 10:30 am in St. Therese Chinese Catholic Church, 218 West Alexan-der Street in Chinatown. Celebrating over a Century of

Faith and Education

St. Barbara Parish is a Roman Catholic community celebrating a century of faith in the Bridgeport area. Our faith community welcomes all people, helping them grow spiritually through liturgy, prayer, and education, and socially through activities for all ages. Our school takes great pride in fostering these values in our children. We give witness to our faith by sharing with each other our God-given gifts and talents. We nourish and sustain our faith as a family by celebrating the sacraments and the presence of the risen Lord among us in the Eucharist.

JUST A REMINDER!

The rectory is closed on Thursdays during the months of July and August.

9th DISTRICT CAPS MEETING

The 9th District CAPS meeting will take place in our school hall this Tuesday, August 8th, at 6:30 pm. If you are interested in finding out what has occurred in the neighborhood during the past month, please attend this meeting.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

St. Barbara partners with St. Mary of Perpetual Help in providing Religious Edu-cation Classes. All classes are held at St. Mary of Perpetual Help, 1039 West 32nd Street. Following is some basic information regarding Religious Educa-tion Classes. Who: All students in Grades 1 through 8. What: Religious education and sacramental in-struction in a friendly-classroom setting. When: Sunday morning classes star t on Sunday, September 10th, beginning at 8:45 a.m. in the school building and end after the 10:30 a.m. Mass with their families. How do I register: New registrants must provide a copy of the child’s baptismal certificate. For more information, please contact Nell in St. Mary’s church office (773) 927-6646 or visit the parish website: www.stmaryofperpetualhelp.com

Religious Education Fees

Confirmation Class: $175; First Holy Communion Class: $150; All other classes: $125. Payments can be made either online or in person. Initial payment of at least half of the tuition and fees is expected at the time of registration, and final payment must be made by December 5th. A $25 late fee will apply for registrations received after September 10th.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK:

Report as of July 30, 2017

Campaign Goal: $275,000 Total Pledged $271,367 Percent of Goal: 98.6% Total Collected to Date $ 45,806 60% Returned to St. Barbara $ 27,483

WISH LIST

2 Window Unit Air Conditioners Total Cost: $800.00 The Elementary School is in need of two new win-dow air conditioners, at a total cost of $800.00. If anyone is interested in contributing to a fund for these air conditioners, Mrs. Nolazco and the school staff would greatly appreciate it. Any contribution would be welcome For more information about these units, please call Mrs. Nolazco at the school (312) 326-6243.

July 20, 2017 Report Because payments have exceeded our goal, all additional funds are returned to our parish for our use. Thank you for your support of St. Barbara Parish.

Donor Count 87 2016 Goal $ 8,222.76 Amount Pledged $22,563.00 Amount Paid $19,168.36 Balance Due $ 3,394.64

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today is the feast of the Transfiguration. Jesus brought three Apostles: Peter, James, and John, with him to Mount Tabor to pray. On this mountain, Jesus was transfigured. Next, the Apostles saw Mo-ses and Elijah talking with Jesus. Then, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said: "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." When the disciples heard this, they fell on their fac-es, and were filled with awe. But Jesus came and touched them, saying: "Rise, and have no fear." “Lord Jesus, keep me always alert to you, to your word, your action, and your constant presence in my life. Let me see your glory. Give me grace in my time of need, especially when I’m in fear and diffi-culty.”

“To see a World in a Grain of Sand and a Heaven in a Wild Flower, hold Infinity in the palm of your hand and Eternity in an hour.” William Blake

The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at 2:45 pm at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 North State Street, Chicago, Illinois. Couples married in 1967 interested in attending this celebration should contact the rectory (312-842-7979). We will forward your names to the Archdio-cese.

ST. JEROME PARISH CELEBRATES

“VELIKA GOSPA” (Assumption of the Blessed

Virgin Mary)

St. Jerome Croatian Parish invites our friends and neighbors to join us for the 111th Croatian Fest/ ”Velika Gospa” celebration. We begin our spiritual preparation with a nine day novena, beginning on Sunday, August 6th - Monday, August 14th. Each novena will be celebrated by a different priest. On Tuesday, August 15th, we start the day at 10:00 am with our beautiful procession through the neigh-borhood, ending at the church to celebrate a solemn high mass at noon. Throughout the day we have many traditional Croatian dishes, beverages, music, games and much more. The evening concludes with our $20,000.00 raffle at 11:00 pm. Sunday, August 6th - Rizot (Croatian style rice). Dinner will include a side salad and bread. Povitica will also be sold from 4 - 9 pm. BYOB Saturday, August 12th Bake Sale - apple strudel and povitica (walnut roll) and much, much more, sold from 5:30 - 9 pm. PLEASE JOIN US TO HONOR OUR BLESSED MOTHER.

The 2018 Mass Book will be open as of Tuesday, August 15th. Anyone wishing to remember a loved one (living or deceased) on the date of death, birthday, wedding anniversary, for health

blessings, or any other occasion can stop by the parish office Mon.-Fri. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to request a Mass. If you send in Mass intentions, please include your name and phone number just in case we have a question. The offering per Mass intention is $10. Mass cards are available upon request. The following dates are closed to all Mass requests. All Masses on these dates will be for the Parish Family. New Year’s Day Father’s Day Easter Sunday Thanksgiving Mother’s Day Christmas Eve Memorial Day Christmas Day

Zena - $1,199 THURSDAY Irene - $500 Odd/Even July 27, 2017 Coverall

** Church Cleaning **

Saturday, August 12th - 9:15 a.m.

Anyone wishing to help clean , please be in church by 9:15 am. This is a great way for high school

students to receive credit for their service hours.

HOLY COMMUNION

If you find it difficult to walk to the front of the Church to receive Holy Commun-ion, please notify one of the ushers be-fore Mass that you would like a priest or Eucharistic minister to bring Communion to you.

Activities This Week

Tues., Aug.. 8 - 9th District CAPS Mtg.; 6:30 pm - St. Barbara KC’s Mtg.; 7:30 pm Wed., Aug. 9 - Finance Committee Mtg.; 6:30 pm - St. Barbara KC’s Deputy District Mtg.; 7:00 pm Fri., Aug. 11 - Holy Name Mtg.; 7:00 pm Sun., Aug. 13 - Holy Name Men’s Choir sings at St. Rocco Mass; 10:30 am at St. Therese Chinese Catholic Church

School Happenings (School Website: www.stbarbaraschool.org)

Electronic giving through GiveCentral.org is the safe and secure way to make your weekly donations to St. Barbara. Donate via credit card or electronic check (ACH). Sign up by visiting St. Barbara’s home WEB page and follow the prompts.

Sunday Envelopes (84) $1,508.50 Sunday Loose $ 413.97 Children's Envelopes (4) $ 9.00 Organ Fund & Repair (42) $ 513.81 Total Collection $ 2,445.28 YTD Weekly Actual $ 14,257.75 $2,445.28 Goal $ 32.000.00 $6,400.00 % of Goal 45% 38% Votives & Vigil Lights: $144.50 June Give Central: 1st $1,508.00 2nd $335.00

Saturday, August 5 - Vigil of The Transfiguration of the Lord 5:00 p.m. All Parishioners, Living & Deceased + Joseph Piorecki (Ted Piorecki) + Vincent & Catherine Stronczek (Rose Stronczek) Blessings: Adeline Skokal (Virginia Pienta) Divine Mercy for All (C. Kisielente Family) Sunday, August 6 - The Transfiguration of The Lord 6:00 a.m. + Debbie & Ed Rolek, II (Rolek Family) Health Blessings: Koen Guest (Guest Family) 9:30 a.m. + John Helma (Ed & B. Glabicki) + Evelyn Pyznarski (Mary Mirus) 11:30 a.m. + Joe Kostecka (M. Korso) + Stanley & Catherine Pyznarski (Rose Stronczek) Monday, August 7 - Weekday 8:30 a.m. + Mary Domagala (Michael Domagala) Tuesday, August 8 - St. Dominic 6:00 a.m. + Robert Lukwinski (Family) Wednesday, August 9 - St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross 8:30 a.m. + Kevin Sierzega (Parents) Thursday, August 10 - St. Lawrence 8:30 a.m. + Birthday Rem.: Bernice Korso (M. Korso) + Matthew Rekar (Wife) Friday, August 11 - St. Clare 8:30 a.m. Blessings: Hubert Sawaściuk & Family Saturday, August 12 - St. Jane Frances de Chantal 8:30 a.m. + Mothers’ Day Remembrance Saturday, August 12 –Vigil of the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. + Catherine Piorecki (Ted Piorecki) + Sophie Rzasa (Kauer Family) + Norman & Jean Stronczek (Rose Stronczek) Divine Mercy for All (C. Kisielente Family) Sunday, August 13 - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:00 a.m. All Parishioners, Living & Deceased + Michael & Irene Dyjak (Bill & Barbara Webb) + Casimir & Lottie Krupa (Daughter) + Fred Stronczek (Rose Stronczek) Health Blessings: Koen Guest (Guest Family) 9:30 a.m. + Mary Diaz DeLeon (Family) 11:30 a.m. + Matt & Evelyn Pyznarski (Rose Stronczek) Health Blessings: Virginia Pienta (Dolores Becatti)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12TH 5:00 p.m. Altar Servers: N. Gayton, I. Echevarria, A. Gorz, M.Castells Eucharistic Ministers: A. Skokal Lector: H. Diaz DeLeon SUNDAY, AUGUST 13TH 6:00 a.m. Altar Server: G. Vanderford Eucharistic Ministers: S. Guest, J. Balasa Lector: J. Bertucci 9:30 a.m. Altar Servers: M. Gonzalez, A. Gonzalez, G. Salinas, N. Perez Eucharistic Ministers: F. Cabrera, J. Lukwinski Lector: M. Worth 11:30 a.m. Altar Servers: K. Zotamba, A. Alonzo, V. Sandoval, G. Parcon Eucharistic Ministers: B. Pienta, D. Ramos Lectors E. Raya, Jr.

Liturgical Ministers

Weekly Collection - July 29 – 30

Baptisms: Parents must be registered practicing parishioners and attend a baptismal preparation session before a baptism will be scheduled. Call the rectory office for further information. Communion Calls: Please contact the Rectory when someone who is homebound or in the hospital wishes a visit to receive Holy Communion or the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. The Anointing of the Sick is for anyone seriously sick and not only for those near death. Ministry of Care: Eucharistic Ministers are available to visit, pray with, and bring Holy Communion to those who are sick and unable to attend Mass. Notify the Parish Office when this service is needed. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a program for anyone inquiring and seeking information about entering the Catholic faith. Weddings: Weddings need to be scheduled at least six months in advance. Couples are reminded to secure the Church date before the reception hall. Moving/New Cell #: Please contact the rectory with address change or telephone change.

Please pray for those homebound, hospitalized and in need of con nued prayers… Rev. Anthony Adducci, Mary Aguirre, Walter Annerino, Kimberly Babe, Judith Beaudry, Christine Bertucci, Joseph ‘Joey’ Bertucci, Lonnie & Theresa Bertucci-Falls, Jennifer Bond, Irene Bonk, Fr. Michael Bowler, Jeff Bowman, Mary Camarda, Anthony Capone Sr., Adele Castro, Laverne Connolly, Tim Consola, Joe Cruz, Patti Cuchetto, Victoria David, Paul DeGrazia, Baby Derek, Jacqueline Dybas, Jerry Felske, Natalia Francone, Bill Frank, Sr. Mary Therese Freymann, Darlene Frost, Harold Frost, Rose Furmanek, Paul Gadomski, Ray Gadomski, Lily Ann Galloway, John Gasca, Cheryl Lynn Gilhooly, Bernadette & Ed Glabicki, Rita Grassano, Koen Guest, Jose P. Gutierrez, Jasmine Hansen, Eugene Harms, Kellar Harris, Lynette Heidemann, Marlene Hillock, Gwen Holub, Morris Humphrey, Baby Nyla Hunt, Michaeline Hunter, Ted Hunter, Suzanne Ivester, Jennifer Janson, Chester Jendryczka, Dr. Joe, Geri Kaput, John Kaput, Dorothy Kawalerski, Rose Kisielowski, Stanley Kiwala, Janice Kutansky, Craig Labudda, Ken Labudda, Sunny Labudda, Kathy LaSorella, Kiera Litwin, Lenny Loretto, Richard Lyznicki, Ronald M., Nancy Mallory, John Mangan, Kayle Marth, Paul Martinez, Bill Marczuk, Zena Masi, Maria Mawgwi, Lil’ Joe Michalak, Cindy Moore, Dr. Mike, Frank Muszynski, Cydney Muti, Stephanie Nicks, Casimira (Carrie) Nowak, Deacon Jack O’Leary, Theresa Oleszkiewicz, Allison Pakula, Eva Castillion Parcon, Josie Petkus, Michael Petruck, Dolores Pienta, Mitchell Pienta, Virginia Pienta, Ted Piorecki, Ray Polakowski, Robert Potter, Theresa Powers, Josephine Richardson, Jose Rodriguez, Jose C. Rodriguez, Sandra Rios, Dolly Roti, Therese Ryndak, Dorothy Rzasa, Dave S., Diane S., Father Ron S., Tony S., Maria Saludo, Baby Scarlet, Kennedy Shepski, Laverne Scianna, Adeline Skokal, Raymond Smolinski, Gary Solverson, Sharon Solverson, Jeff Spaargaren, Jr., Rosalie Spalla, Diane Spata, Madeline Stachnik, Baby Stefanski, Lauren Stronczek, Rose Stronczek, Robert Synal, Baby Zachary Synal, Emily Rose Thomas, Baby Matthew Topa, Norbert Trojanowski, Bill Ufferman, Dolores Ufferman, George Vanderford Sr., George Vanderford Jr., Juan Vargas, Ava Walczak, Barbara Webb, Bill Webb, Sylvia Wiertel, Madison Young, Eugene & John Zabek, John Ziemba, Irene Zima

MASS SCHEDULE SUNDAY LITURGIES Saturday………………………………….. 5:00 p.m. Sunday……..6:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

WEEKDAY LITURGIES 8:30 a.m.: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 6:00 p.m.: Tuesday

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION 6:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted

CONFESSION Saturday 3:45-4:30 p.m.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS Mass at 8:30 a.m., followed by a short period of Adora-tion of the Blessed Sacrament. Evening Mass at 6:00 p.m., followed by Exposition and Adoration, concluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 7:30 p.m.

THE ROSARY Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. before the 6:00 p.m. Mass, and on Sunday at 5:30 a.m. before the 6:00 a.m. Sunday Mass.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; 1:30-4:00 p.m. The office is closed on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Pastor: Fr . Wojciech Ar tur Marat amarat@archchicago.org Associate Pastor: Fr . Andrzej Beltowski abeltowski@StBarbaraChicago.org School Principal: Mrs. Nicole Nolazco nnolazco@StBarbaraChicago.org Business Manager: Mrs. Carol Spalla cspalla@StBarbaraChicago.org Director of Music: Ms. Eva Mrgan emrgan@StBarbaraChicago.org Tuition Admin.: Ms. Dolores Becatti dbecatti@StBarbaraChicago.org Parish Secretaries: Ms. Dolores Becatti Ms. Judy Lukwinski jlukwinski@StBarbaraChicago.org Mrs. Carol Spalla Religious Education: Mrs. Rober ta Carden

St. Barbara Catholic Church 2859 South Throop Street

Chicago, Illinois 60608 www.StBarbaraChicago.org

Rectory Phone: (312) 842-7979 Rectory Fax: (312) 842-7978 School Phone: (312) 326-6243 School Fax: (312) 842-7960 Sr. Citizens Center: (312) 225-2108

CHURCH NAME & NUMBER St. Barbara #275 ADDRESS — 2859 S Throop Street Chicago, IL 60608 PHONE— 312-842-7979 CONTACT— Dolores Becatti or Father Artur Marat SOFTWARE— Publisher 2014 Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Printer— Brother HL-6180DW BR-Script 3 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT — Cover through 8 SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN — Sunday, August 6, 2017 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS — 600 copies