PASTORAL TEAM

Rev. George Omwando, Pastor Mrs. Sharon Leamy, Principal Ms. Gail Rohmann, Music Director Mrs. Christine Wedekind, Religious Education Coordinator

SUPPORT STAFF

Ms. Patricia Pomykalski, Business Manager Mrs. Amanda Pomareda, Office Manager Mrs. Fannie Cooper, School Secretary Sister Marion Cypser, Social Service/Project Coordinator

CONTACTING THE PARISH

Rectory: 38 N. Austin Blvd.; Oak Park, IL 60302 Telephone: 708-386-8077 Email: apomaredascsloffice@comcast.net Web: www.stcatherinestlucy.org Hours: 8:30 AM-8:00 PM—Monday, & Thursdays. Tuesday, Wednesday, & Fridays: 8:30 AM—4:30 PM Saturday 9:00 AM—4:30 PM; Sunday 8:30 AM—12:00 PM School - 27 Washington Blvd.; Oak Park, IL 60302 Telephone: 708-386-5286

November 4, 2018 Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE

Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday - 8:30am (Please enter the Church by Washington Blvd. 2nd door to the West) NO Thursday Communion Service until the Fall of 2018

Weekend Masses: Saturday Morning - 9:00 am Saturday Evening - 5:00 pm Sunday Morning - 8:30 & 10:30 am Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday at 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM; or by appointment.

Baptisms

Baptism of infants and young children is celebrated on the 2nd and 3rd weekends of the month. Parents are asked to attend a Baptism preparation session/class prior to the ceremony. Please call the rectory to register for the preparation and set a baptismal date. (cont’d in pg.2)

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am hoping that you are slowly getting used to this cold weather. First, I would like you to ask you please keep in your prayers our brothers and sisters in Christ, especially those that have been affected by violence in our streets; the ones killed in the Pittsburgh synagogue; those that were wounded because of these acts of

violence; and those who have lost loved members of their family, especially young children, in these inhumane acts. When you hear that an innocent child or youth is gunned down, your heart is broken and left wondering what is going on. Personally, I feel that the issue of gun violence and domestic terrorism will be with us unless everyone can come together and find a common solution without playing politics and can tone down our empty rhetoric. I know how diffi-cult it is for people to come together and agree to do something, especially ending violence in our cities. However, I think that one of the root causes of domestic terrorism, gangs, and violent killing revolves around the question of poverty; hatred speeches in public forums that has roots in lack of proper education exposure; unnecessary biases; lack of decent employment opportunities; parenting; schools that are poorly staffed and underfunded; lack of role models; and government policies among other issues. It is vicious cycle! There is too much finger-pointing these days as we scramble almost daily looking for answers. The Catholic social teachings encourage its followers to participate in the democratic process of the country in which they live and belong that is consistent with the Gospel message. And the Gospel message is about treating others the way you will expect to be treated. This means that as Catholics, we should join a political party, call our senators or representatives, join a community group, vote in the elections, or write a newspaper article and voice the concerns that affect society. That is how we can elect leaders who can champion issues that affect all of us and hold them accountable if they fail to keep their promises to us. We cannot afford to just sit down and pray, hoping that the problems that affect our cities will melt like ice-cream in a cone. We must be actively engaged our democratic processes. Parents should teach their children as they grow older the importance of involving themselves in the community and participating in the electoral process once they attain the voting age. This is one of the ways we can bring the issues that affect our streets to the forefront. I urge you to be active in the community in which you live. Please do so with humility and love, and let the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Traditions of our Catholic Church guide you in the process of airing these grievances. I would like to thank all our volunteers that worked at the All Hallows Bake sale this past Saturday and Sunday, and those who helped in the preparation and cleaning of Maguire Hall. Lastly, our first reading today shows us that God is always faithful even during those times that we tend to move away from Him. We need to keep the commandments that He has given us. May God continue to bless you always.

— Fr. George

Thoughts From our Pastor Rev. George O. Omwando

Ministers of the Eucharist: Jeanne Visteen Ministers of the Word: Jeanne Visteen Servers: Kathy Paoli Ministers of Care: Shelby Boblick Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Fr. George O. Omwando Women’s Ministry: Shelby Boblick

Human Concerns Commission Peace & Justice Committee: Mary and Martin Senica Transportation Committee: Tom Farwell

Education Commission Baptism Com.: Fr. G. Omwando Bible Study: Russ McCaughey Religious Education of Children: Christine Wedekind

St. Catherine/St. Lucy School: School Board Chair: Natasha Lee Parish Development & Services Commission Collection Counters: Carol Kallok Facilities Committee: Kevin Kell, Amanda Pomareda Fundraising Committee: Pat Nelson / Cynthia Weaver

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

WE THE PARISHIONERS OF ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA-ST. LUCY PARISH, SEEK TO DEEPEN OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH GOD AND TO CELEBRATE GOD’S PRESENCE IN WORD AND SACRAMENT. BY ACCEPTING ALL INTO OUR FAMILY WE SEEK UNITY IN CHRIST AND SEEK TO PROCLAIM HIS GOOD NEWS IN THE DISCIPLESHIP OF OUR LIVES.

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS:

Parish Pastoral Council Madonna Sloan and Joyce Wade, Co-Chairs Parish Finance Council Juan Perez Spiritual Life Commission Faith & Fellowship: Connie Rakitan Liturgy Committee: Cantors: Gail Rohmann Celebration Choir: Gail Rohmann Praise Choir: Julius White Greeters & Ushers: Jim Lewis

(cont’d from pg. 1) Weddings - Please contact a parish priest to set a wedding date. Allow at least 6 months for preparation. RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a sacramental process, celebrat-ed in the midst of this Faith Community. This process assists adults, as well as children over the age of 7, in learning about the Catholic Faith. Through its witness, worship, service, and teaching our Faith Community offers the invitation and support necessary for initiation into the Catholic Church. Ministry to the Sick, Hospitalized and Shut—Ins Please notify the Parish Office so that we can visit and minister to your confined loved-ones. Newcomers Please fill out a registration form after Mass, or come by the Rectory Office during the week.

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Certificates are $25 each and will be included in every weekly drawing from October 28th, 2018 through October 20st, 2019. The prize each week is $25 except for three weeks when the prize is $500. If we sell all 500 certificates, there will be a 4th drawing for $500. Purchase forms have been mailed to regis-tered members of the parish and are available in the back of church. This is a fun way to support the par-ish and it is open to everyone, not just members of our parish commu-nity. Pass the word. Thank you!!!

~ The Fundraising Committee

Save-the-Date

Monday, Nov.12 Women’s Fall Series - CH

Friday & Saturday November 9-10

Christmas Bazaar at Maguire Hall

Sunday, December 9

Family Mass and Breakfast with St. Nick’s

Maguire Hall

Monday, November 5 9:30 AM - Bible Study - RRT 1:00& 7:00PM - Women’s Fall Series - CH 2:30-6:00 PM - Day Care - M 3-8:00PM - Voice Lessons - CH 6:30-9:30 PM - F&F Meeting - RD

Tuesday, November 6 9:30 AM - Staff one-on-one Mtg.—R 10:00AM - 3:00PM - Voice Lessons - CH 2:30-6:00 PM - Day Care - M 7:30-9:00 PM - Praise Choir - MMR

Wednesday, November 7 11:00AM-1:00PM - Organ Lesson - CH 2:30-6:00 PM - Day Care - M 6:30 PM - Cantor Rehearsal - CH 7:00-9:30 PM - F&F Meeting - RD 7:30-9:00 PM - Celebration Choir - CH

Thursday, November 8 2:00-4:00 PM - F&F Meeting - RD 2:30-6:00 PM - Day Care - M 4:00 - 8:00 PM - Voice Lessons - CH 6:00-8:00 PM - A.A. Meeting - RD

Friday, November 9 12:00-6:00PM - Christmas Bazaar - M 2:30-6:00 PM - Day Care - M

Saturday, November 10 10:00AM-4:00PM - Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon - M

“Difference is not dangerous; difference is Divine”

Diana L. Hayes will be the keynote speaker on “ Difference is not dangerous; difference is Divine” here at St. Catherine of Siena—St. Lucy Church on Thursday, November 15 at 7:00 pm.

It will be a special evening… not to be missed…open to all men and women…which will also feature some of our local community’s black female spiritual leaders.

FOODFIRST WEEKEND

500 CLUB WINNER!

The New Season of the 500 Club has begun!

Congratulations to the owner of Certificate # 137

Maria & Michael Berthold

are the winners of the First Week’s prize of $500.00

500 CLUB WINNER

$ 25.00

November 4, 2018

PAT & PAUL KOKO,

# 370

Women Spiritual Series

Mon., Nov. 12: LAST SESSION One Day at a Time; Fix Me, Jesus, Fix Me; There is a Balm in Gilead 

Shelby Boblick is facilitating the discussion, and using as a catalyst Trouble Don’t Last Always: Soul  Prayers, a book by Diana L. Hayes.

We offer a duplicate session: one at 1 p.m. and another at 7:30 p.m.

We meet in the gathering area of St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy Church at 38 N. Austin Blvd., Oak Park, IL. The church is handicapped accessible. Questions? Call Shelby Boblick at 630-240-2765

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Readings for the Week Monday: Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26b-30ab, 30e, 31-32; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1,4, 13-14; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Ps 146:7-10; Heb 9:24-28; Mk 12:38-44 [41-44]

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LITURGICAL MINISTERS NOVEMBER 11, 2018

5:00 PM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM

Altar Servers

Michael Giometti Walter Washington Ava Konecki Ian Elsen

Ministers of the Word

McLane Lomax Debra Lomax

Tom Frank Renee Smith-Quinn

Rachel Faulman Patricia Long

Ministers of the Eucharist

Chemetha Baker Susan Kumler Grace Bishop Brenda Fojtik

Elaine Podraza Thom Schouten Annie Rowan Marjorie Fields Kathy Mortell Kevin Kell

Diana Cameron Terry Sullivan Bill Holmes Doris Brown Jan Kieckhefer Kim McGuire

Mon. November 5 8:30 † Evelyn Cadematrie By: Tom Cadematrie Tue. November 6 † George N. Leighton By: Tom and Pat Nelson Wed. November 7 8:30 † Luke Podraza By: Karla J. Nacion Fri. November 9 8:30 † Albert Brion By: Dorothy Brion Sat. November 10 9:00 Dee Norman (HEALTH) By: A Friend 5:00 † Rose Cheung By: The Yee Family Sun. November 11 8:30 FOR THE PEOPLE OF OUR PARISH 8:30 † Paul Plunkett By: Tom and Pat Nelson 10:30 † Emil Baumback, Jr. By: Tom Farwell

Our Parish Stewardship

St. Catherine-St. Lucy Church

October 28, 2018 $ 4,324.00 On-Line GiveCentral $ 1,267.00 Weekly Budget $ 7,308.00 D E F I C I T $ - 1,717.00

Online donations can be made to St. Catherine-St. Lucy Parish at www.givecentral.org

Thanks for your continued financial support!

Today’s Readings

First Reading — The Lord, the God of your fathers, will give you a land flowing with milk and honey (Deuteronomy 6:2-6). Psalm — I love you, Lord, my strength (Psalm 18). Second Reading — Jesus is always able to save those who approach God through him (Hebrews 7:23-28). Gospel — To love God with all your heart and to love your neighbor as yourself is worth more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices (Mark 12:28b-34).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass. © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time; National Vocation Awareness Week; Daylight Saving Time ends Tuesday: Election Day Friday: The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Saturday: St. Leo the Great

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Bible Study - Mondays 9:30 AM Our Bible Study group

meets on Mondays ~ 9:30—11:00 AM in the Rectory.

We use the New Collegeville Bible Commentary from Collegeville, Minnesota. We read the scriptures, weekly psalms, and the commentary. Then we discuss it. It is an enlight-ening experience and totally free.

Praying for the

Sick In Our Parish

Theresa Adcock, Coletta Ali, Mary G. Ballew, Jeanette Cannon, Lillian Czaplicki, Marcia Digweed, Normantha & Larry Evans, Phillip Jones, Paul Koko, Kate Kroker, Albert Parker, Jr., Carlton Shanks, Nsanda S. Stumps, Kate Shoevlin, and Diane Ward.

The name of your close relative will remain on this list for four weeks. After that, you will have to call us again to reinstate it into the list. If you wish to include a name of a sick member of your family here, please call Amanda at the rectory during office hours. Thank you.

Remember a Loved One 2019 Mass Book is here!

We have weekday Masses available in our 2019 Mass Book. Please come to the Rectory for Masses.

Please contact Amanda at the Rectory 708-386-8077 or by e-mail: apomaredascsloffice@comcast.net

Communion & Anointing of the Sick

Please call the Rectory at 708-386-8077 to let us know if you or a member of your family is in need of the sacrament of anointing of the sick or would like to have Holy Commun-ion brought to your house or nursing home or both.

1st & 2nd Readings for the Upcoming Sun-day are offered. Their sole purpose is to help us all of us “receive” and “hear” the word of God.

NOVEMBER 11, 2018 — 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

First Reading: 1 Kings 17:10-16

The prophet Elijah lived about 800 years before Christ. After predicting a drought which did, in fact, take place, he fled to a place where God provided for his needs. Later, God directed him to the city of Zarephath, which was across the northern border of Israel in the pagan territory of Phoenicia. The drought had led to a famine and we see its effects in today’s passage.

Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28

On Yom Kippur the Day of Atonement, the high priest sacrificed a goat on the altar in the temple. Then he took some of the blood into the holiest place in the temple sanctuary where only he was allowed to go. There, he sprinkled that blood as a renewal of the blood covenant made at Mount Sinai, and prayed that God would forgive all the sins the people had committed during the previous year. This ritual is the backdrop for today’s reading from the Letter to the Hebrews.

Music Dept. News

We will soon have a new fund-raising initiative in which you will get something you really want! You can keep it or give it as a gift. Just in time for Christmas we will be offering items with the St Catherine-St. Lucy logo on them. At any church event, you can still see people wearing their old ones. The products range from t-shirts to caps. There will be 23 items to choose from. Any item you buy will benefit the Music Department. It will help to pay for things such as salaries, sheet music for the choirs, professional instrumentalists and upkeep of the instruments. The more you buy, the more we make!

Dine Out with Friends

Tues. 12-4-18 - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Panera Bread, 7349 Lake St., River Forest

Save the Date: Sunday, November 18

The community of Congregation is hosting an annual Multi-faith thanksgiving service at our parish on November 18th at 7:00 pm. The Community of Congregations is an interfaith organization serving the greater Oak Park - River Forest, Illinois area. The community of congregations supports PADS [Public Action to Deliver Shelter], the Cluster Tutoring Program, the annual Crop Walk, the Walk-in-Ministry, the Oak Park/River Forest Food pantry, and the Holiday Food and Gift Basket program [HFGB], under a grant provided by Youth Services of Oak Park and River Forest Townships.

In addition to these ministries, this faith community sponsors a variety of programs including the community's annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, one of the oldest such programs in the Chicagoland area.

This year, our parish is hosting the prayer service and we expect more than 350 people in attendance. We are in need of volunteers to help with post-service treats (brownies, cookies, fruits, coffee etc.) at Maguire Hall and help to greet, serve and clean up. All are invited to attend this important event. Please contact Fr. George or Pat Koko on how you will like to help.

Black Catholic History Month

November was chosen because of two famous black saints, Saint Augustine of Hippo whose birthday is November 3rd and St. Martin de Porres whose feast day is November 13th. We will celebrate with art and environment, projects by the children and music. So keep this crucial part of our culture in your minds, hearts and prayers during this month.

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COMING SOON St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy Parish

Christmas Bazaar

Glory to the New Born King

Friday, November 9th and Saturday, November 10th Luncheon – Saturday, November 10th

Here’s what you can do to help make this year’s bazaar successful and fun: Donate Booth Notes Delivery Date/WhereDecorative items, household items, costume jewelry, etc.

White Elephant Items you no longer use that are in very good condition

Before October 27th(Sat) Rectory

Inexpensive toys ($1 and up) or cash donations to be used to purchase toys for the booth that have been popular in past years.

Toy Booth Please write “Carol Frank” on your cash donation envelope.

Before October 27th(Sat) Rectory

New items valued between $25-$75. Theme baskets of consumables (food, wine, restaurant gift certificates) have been very popular.

Silent Auction Please provide a list of items and the value of the donation along with your name. Arrange items in your container (if there is one) so bidders can see everything.

Before November 3rd(Sat) Rectory

New household items, toys, and retail gift cards.

Jar Raffle Please mark donation for Jar Raffle.

Before October 27th(Sat) Rectory

New items. Fannie May Candy has been popular or small new decorative items.

Raffle of the Day (Pick a Prize)

Please mark donation for Raffle of the Day

Before November 3rd (Sat) Rectory

Homemade cookies, chocolate covered pretzels, cupcakes & candy are popular, particularly on Friday when the children shop. Saturday, breads and other baked goods are most welcome. We would love to include some gluten free items.

Bakery Friday items are for our school students looking for something small & sweet to eat! Saturday is for the general public and luncheon attendees. Please bring to Maguire Hall.

November 9th (Fri.) 8:00 to 11:00. November 1oth (Sat.) 8:30 to 10:00 Maguire Hall

Please include your name and intended booth for all your most welcome donations.

Questions? Please call Cynthia at 773-379-6326 or Jeanette at 708-771-0626

Christmas Bazaar News:

Luncheon Menu Change

The menu has changed for this year Luncheon at the Christmas Bazaar. We will be serving:

��Delicious Oven Roasted Chicken ��Parmesan & Garlic Roasted Potatoes ��California Blend Vegetables ��Tossed Salad with dressing

Toy Booth

The Toy Booth is having a Christmas Shopping Spree, toys from $1 to $50. Bikes (one with training wheels); discovery tents, games, stuffed ani-mals and more! You can do your Christmas shopping early. We will be open on Friday, Nov. 9 — 12:00-6:00 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 10— 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Rest in Peace

Please remember to PRAY for all of the loved ones in our parish who rest in peace now. These are the names of the people that have died between 11-1-17 – 10-31-18.

† Jeanne Ford † Katie Walker † Susan Goeb-Miniscalco † Rev. John J. Carolan † Grace Tobin † Anthony Vincent † Michael Sloane † Mary Cain † Sue Vanek † Ernestine Bishop † Eddie Brown † Charlotte Javors † Effie Hall † Margie Gillies † Andrea Edwards † Luke Podraza † Jeanette Alexander † Jack Coaker † June Verbillion

M a y   t h e y   b e   e n jo y i n g  t h e   g l o r y   o f    G o d ! 

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St. Catherine of Siena ‐ St. Lucy 

2018 Christmas Bazaar  

Friday, November 9, 2018; Noon - 6 pm Saturday, November 10, 2018 10 am - 4 pm   

Luncheon served at 1 pm on Saturday Luncheon: Adults $20; Children 12 & under $11 In Maguire Hall: 28 North Austin Blvd. - Oak Park, Il.

BOOTHS:  

New Toys $1.00 and up Baked Goods White Elephant Items Crafts by Phyliss Howard "RBC Jewelry" by Pat Koko Handmade Crafts by SCC - OPRF, Lifelong Learning Center (Sat. only) “Love Your Memories” by Celeste Blackwell (Sat. only)

Silent Auction SAT ONLY RAFFLES:  Big Raffle ——— Buyer’s Choice ———- Tickets $2.00 or 6 for $10 * Handmade Quilt * Samsung Galaxy Tablet * Doll House with furniture * Blink Home Security Camera * Custom Made Stained Glass Lamp * Cash Prize $250

Jar Raffle - Tickets $.25 or 5 for $1.00 Pick a Prize Raffle - Tickets $.50 each                            

* * * *RESERVATIONS * * * * Return by 11/2/18  

  ______________ Number of ADULT Luncheons @ $20.00 each  

  ______________ Number of CHILD Luncheons ‐‐ age 12 & under @ $11.00 each 

   Enclosed is:     $ _______________ for Luncheon Reserva ons 

          $ _______________ for Raffle Tickets @ $2.00 each/6 for $10           $ _______________ Dona on 

          $ _______________ TOTAL (checks payable to St Catherine/St Lucy Parish)  

Signature _____________________________________   Phone__________________________     Credit Cards Accepted (No American Express) Handicapped Accessible.  Info call 708‐386‐8077  

PLEASE PRINT Your Name ________________________________          Phone_________________________  

       RESERVATIONS FOR: (make sure to include yourself!) 1. _____________________ 6. ____________________ 

2. _____________________ 7. ____________________ 

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