Saint Cecilia Parish

“St. Cecilia Parish family, open to the Holy Spirit, welcomes all to grow in our faith community by service to others through Jesus Christ.”

St. Cecilia Church 700 S. Meier Road

Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 Phone: 847-437-6208 FAX 847-437-2520

www.stceciliamtprospect.com

Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday…...9:00 AM—4:30 PM Friday……………… 9:00 AM--12:30 PM Saturday and Sunday………..Closed

Weekday Mass Monday-Saturday 8:00am Weekend Masses Saturday Evening 4:30 pm Hispanic Liturgy 6:30 pm Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am Hispanic Liturgy 12:00 Noon

Inside this Issue:

Schedules/Contribution/Thank You..2

Human Concern/Ministers of Care Mtg/Congratulations Michael….…....3

Religious Ed/Confirmation/Prayer..4

Youth Ministry & Meetings…….…5

Ministers of Care Training....……..6

Mass Intentions & Readings...……..7

Adoration Blessed Sacrament/ Sick/Wedding Congrats/Meditation…...8

Parish Mission/ Candlelight Prayer Vigil/Marriage Encounter…...…….9

Bunco/Joyful Again Group/Dance/

Catholic Charities……………….10

25th Sunday

in Ordinary Time

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This Week at the Parish

Monday, September 19, 2016

7:00 PM Mission Church Tuesday, September 20, 2016 7:00 PM Mission Church

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 4:30 PM Rel. Ed. Classes Parish Ctr 4:30 PM Rel. Ed. Classes Mtg House 5:30 PM TAG Jr Meeting Teen Room

Thursday, September 22, 2016 3:00 PM Teen Drop-In Parish Ctr 6:30 PM Teen Topic Night Parish Ctr

Friday, September 23, 2016 No parish meetings

Saturday, September 24, 2016

10:15 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry Mtg House 4:30 Mass Collecting Backpack Food Church 4:30 Mass Seminarian 2nd Collection Church Sunday, September 25, 2016 All Masses Collecting Backpack Food Church All Masses Seminarian 2nd Collection Church 2:00 PM Baptisms Church 5:30 PM Backpack Food Packing Parish Ctr

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for September 24 & 25, 2016

Sat. 4:30 Sun.7:30 Sun. 9:00 Sun. 10:30

Celebrant Fr. Mike Olivero

Fr. Damasus Okoro

Fr. Mike Olivero

Fr. Damasus Okoro

Ministers R. Rosado P. France L. Both E. Bartucci

P. St Leger M. D’Cunha P. St Leger P. Lossau

M. Welch J. Guarino R. Smeds C.Szymaszek

P. Kryger* C. Strobel* K. McQuillan S. Wilken*

M. Collins J. Hallihan M. Benitez M. Barron

M. Sparrow N. Planica J. Rhein

Need 1 more

Lectors P. Hackett M. Mack J. Allen L. Stec

B. Starr M. Mack T. Wilken D. Martino

Servers N. Reichel+ M. Potoniec+ A. Schmidt+ S. Castro+

E. Hong V. Potoniec A. Schmidt L. Zanon

R. Cook S. France E. Owsiany

September 4, 2016—$11,091.50 September 5, 2015—$9,862.00

September 11, 2016—$9,128.28 September 12, 2015—$8,964.37

My wife Susan and I would like to thank Fr.Olivera, Fr. Hurley, the staff and especially the wonderful people of St Cecilia parish. You proudly and openly demonstrate what it means to be a member of the Body of Christ. Your prayers and contributions to the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi and a people a world away in Kenya, as well as your friendly and welcoming greeting to Fr. Beck, Susan and I, confirm your dedication to be followers of Jesus Christ. May God continue to bless and guide all of you in the days to come. Joy and peace to you and thank you. Susan and Florian Smith

Will the road you’re on

get you to my place?

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Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 3:20

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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. Peter Hinderer Sgt. Scott Majewski Afc. Jeremy McNeel Spc. Justin Pastirik 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.

In today’s Gospel we see that prudent decisiveness means that we recognize that all our choices in daily living are really choices for eternal life. Admission into heaven is something money cannot buy. The only currency that has any value to secure our entrance is that of love.

As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Poor envelope, know that you are a sign of God’s love to those who are suffering.

MY BROTHER’S KEEPER MINISTRY

Seniors, do you need a ride to the doctor or grocery store? Please give us at least 3 days notice. This is a free service to all

our senior parishioners. We are not able to drive for surgery or if anesthesia is involved. Call Linda at 847-439-5372.

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.

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.

ST. CECILIA MINISTERS OF CARE

PARISH MEETING

Date: Monday, September 26th

Time: 7:00 pm

Place: The Bernardin Room

“Coffee and sharing”

Recipient of Catholic Charities Caregiver of the Year Award

Michael Welch

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Office Number:

847-437-6208

Extension 129

2016-2017 RE Calendar

_____September_____ 21, 28 Regular Classes

______October______

5, 12, 19 Regular Classes

26 Scriptural Rosary: 6:30 PM (All sections)

29 All Students Attend the 4:30 Mass & Dress as a Saint for This Mass Regular classes are Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:45 PM in the Meeting House.

Confirmation Level 9 Students

Next classes are

September 28 and October 5

from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Parish

Center.

Attendance at these meetings is required, unless pre-arrangements have been made

with Kathy. For teens who missed the August 31 date, please contact Kathy at

kathy@stceciliamtprospect.org to find out what needs to be done to

make up for a missed session.

Confirmation Retreat

Next Up for Confirmation students

...an All-Day Retreat on

Monday, October 10

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

in the Parish Center.

All Confirmation students

are required to attend.

Any questions?

Call either Kathy or Lisa

at (847) 437-6208.

Religious Ed Parents

Have you read through the handbook you were given on September 7 at the parent meeting?

Do you have questions?

Please contact Lisa at lisa@stceciliamtprospect.org

St. Cecilia

2016 Mission Prayer

O Lord, we ask your blessing upon our parish as we prepare for the parish mission. Teach us to be open to the gifts of your Holy Spirit. Help us to use these gifts for the building of your kingdom wherever we are. Bless us as we ready ourselves for this time of renewal. Let us see ourselves as missionary disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ. Help us to embrace your love and allow us to become powerful witnesses to the Gospel. May our parish mission strengthen our community to live as one in faith and in service. We ask all of this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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September 26th is the last day to register. NO EXCEPTIONS.

An Invitation to Become a MINISTER OF CARE Archdiocese of Chicago Vicariate 1 Deanery DEF

Fall 2016 - Basic Training for New Ministers of Care This program is designed for persons to be commissioned and mandated as Ministers of Care in their parishes who will visit and or take the Eucharist to residents of nursing homes, the hospitalized, and to the homebound. Register through your parish coordinator. Attendance at each six sessions is required,no walk-in's allowed. Attendees must register in advance through their Parish Coordinator** Attendance at each of the six sessions is required. SPACE IS LIMITED First-come,first-served.

Location: St. James Parish Center 820 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights, Il. 60004 (WEST SIDE OF THE STREET ACROSS FROM THE CHURCH) Dates: October 8th and 15th, 2016 Two consecutive Saturdays Please being your own brown bag lunch each Saturday, coffee and water will be provided. Candidates bring this notice as your agenda, bring note pad and pen to take your personal notes. Gathering: 8:30 AM Each Saturday; Presentations: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Program Information Each Saturday

Saturday, Oct 8 9:00 to 10:30 Spirituality of the Ministry - Marlene Sweeney Break - 15 minutes 10:45 to 12:15 Prayer in Care Ministry - Greta Rusk Lunch - 30 minutes Your own brown bag lunch 1:00 to 2:30 Pastoral Communication Skills - Amy Florian Saturday, Oct. 15 9:00 to 10:30 Ministerial Procedures - Ron Frost Break 15 minutes

10:45 to 12:15 The Theology of the Eucharist - Rev. Michael Ahlstrom Lunch - 45 minutes Your own brown bag lunch 1:00 to 2:30 The Experience of Suffering - Sister Jane Schlosser 2:30 to 3:00 Closing Ceremony and Certificates

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Registration **To register or for further information please contact St. Cecilia coordinator Fran Ficker Phone: 847-437-6152 or e-mail: fran@stceciliamtprospect.org With Your Name______________Phone Number_________E-mail_____________

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MASS INTENTIONS Saturday September 17 8:00 AM † Judy McGuire 4:30 PM † Nicholas Lascio † William & Margaret Chudziak † Janet Stanczak † Marianne Hurin † Deceased Mem. of Bowes & Riley Families 6:30 PM Spanish Liturgy Sunday September 18 7:30 AM † Frances Barczuk † Vaclav Sana † Maria Perez † Edward & Alice Kazmierski † Deceased Mem. of Nickele & Schramm Families 9:00 AM † Anna Rago † Carlo Laudadio † Frank DeLuca † Chacko Mathai, Philipose Zacharia, & Mary Philipose 10:30 AM † Daniel Barron † Giovanni Ferraro † Victor Henzi † Bernadette Murphy † George & Marita Barbaric 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy Monday September 19 8:00 AM † Fr. James Prendergast † Fred & Lillian Beauboin Tuesday September 20 8:00 AM † Purgatorial Society † Eugene Bradtke Wednesday September 21 8:00 AM † Patrick Lynch Thursday September 22 8:00 AM † Fr. Raymond Pavis † Candida Caunca Friday September 23 8:00 AM † Juanito Israel Sr. † Janice Nieroda Saturday September 24 8:00 AM † Parishioners 4:30 PM † Charles Sr, Julia & Mary Styrcula † Kazimierz Mazur † Eugeniusz Cygan † Rosemary Anichini Special Intention of Hynes &Landry Families 6:30 PM Spanish Liturgy

Sunday September 25 7:30 AM † Raymond Micek † Tadeusz & Stanislawa Miazga † Joan Herbst † Deceased Members of Sryszka Family Special intentions of Pawlak Family 9:00 AM † Deacon Mel Both † Ron Pankow † Jim Jakiel † Rose Rabiej † Frank & Sarah Alongi 10:30 AM † Gandolfo Russo † Frank Pusateri † Esther LaVigne † Phyllis Kaikaris † Mary Jablonski 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — (Amos 8:4-7) The Lord never forgets the sins of those who take advan-tage of the poor. Psalm — (Psalm 113) Praise the Lord who lifts up the poor. Second Reading —(1 Timothy 2:1-8) Pray to the Lord, who wants everyone to be saved. Gospel — (Luke 16:1-13 [10-13]) Be trustworthy in all things. Serve God, the only master, not mammon.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Eccl 11:9 — 12:8; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146:7-10; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31

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Come and spend some time to be

with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

Mondays 9:00 am to 10:00 pm

At St. Raymond Parish

301 S. I-Oka Ave, Mt Prospect, IL 60056 Enter the Adoration Chapel

(the side entrance on Lincoln Avenue)

Please Pray for Our Sick

Donald Dattilo Peter LaForge Karen Ruppier Vince Passi

Eugene Kantecki Bernice Rajchel Mary Lou Burger Shirley Kadlubowski

Joan Hackett-Metzger

The Year of Mercy: The Eternal Mystery of Love

“To repeat continually ‘for his mercy endures forever,’ as the psalm [136] does, seems to break through the dimensions of space and time, inserting everything into the eternal mystery of love.” Pope Francis The “eternal mystery of love” is not as pressing as getting to work, shepherding kids, and making meals. The immediate that has to be done occupies the mind and motivates the hands. The big picture is often lost; small pictures, one after the other, monopolize. Yet Psalm 136 holds together the eternal mystery of love and the practical plans of sur-vival. After each recital of some aspect of creation, covenant, and human need, the psalm remembers, “God’s mercy en-dures forever.” (Sometimes “mercy” is translated as “steadfast love.”) “Who remembered us in our low estate, for God’s mercy endures forever. Who gives food to all flesh, for God’s mercy endures forever…”

As we wake in the pre-dawn darkness, God’s mercy endures forever.

As we realize we love the people we are with, God’s mercy endures forever.

As we worry over the health of ones we love, God’s mercy endures forever.

As we make decisions without knowing all the consequences, God’s mercy endures forever.

As we struggle to include those with less in more of the goods of the earth, God’s mercy endures forever.

As we thrill to the work we do, God’s mercy endures forever.

As we dance at weddings, God’s mercy endures forever.

As we hold the hands of the elderly to steady their steps, God’s mercy endures forever.

What the Pope is trying to tell us, via the psalm, is that our lives are more than they seem. If we can bring that more into our minds and hearts, meaning and purpose will run through every fiber of our being. Our lives will be richer. Try it. Copyright © John Shea

Congratulations to Nicole Gluczynski and Steven Huntenburg who were married at St. Cecilia's on Saturday, September 17.

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The Gospel tells us “The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones”. God has entrusted your spouse to your care – are you trustworthy in that care? Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage EncounterWeekends October 7-9, 2016 or December 9-11, 2016 both at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http://wwme-chicagoland.org .

St. Cecilia Parish Mission

Sunday, Sept. 18 – Tuesday, Sept. 20

7:00 p.m.

With Fr. Tom Donaldson, C.S.S.R.

Sunday The Word of God Salvation: The living personal word of God is Love

Monday The Cross of Christ Jesus as Savior: Jesus is the statement of God’s Love

Tuesday The Light of the World Your Mission: We are God’s servants, called into ministry and sent forth to proclaim God’s Love

Fr. Donaldson currently lives and serves as Associate Pastor at St. Michael’s Parish in Chicago’s historic

“Old Town.” While he is still very active giving missions and retreats, he holds a Master’s Degree in Addiction

Studies/Counseling and works with people dealing with addiction and recovery.

Please come for refreshments in the Bernardin Room each night after the Mission

Shine the Light: A Candlelight Prayer Vigil for Those Affected by Family Violence

Sunday, September 25, 2016

All are welcome to pre-vigil events:

5:00 p.m. Catholic Mass at St. James Church

6:00 p.m. Candlelight Procession to North School Park

*In the event of rain, the event will be in St. James Church 820 N. Arlington Heights Road in Arlington Heights.

Three Catholic Parishes of Arlington Heights, Our Lady of the Wayside, St. James and St. Edna, are planning this

inspiring evening together.

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BUNCO NIGHT For LADIES and GENTLEMEN The Holy Rosary Ladies Auxiliary invites all women, men and friends to join us for a BUNCO party on

Friday evening, Sept 23 at 7:00 pm at 15 North Hickory Hall, Arl. Hts (Doors open 6:30.) We will have refreshments while playing Bunco with dessert and coffee afterward. Prizes and a 50/50 raffle will be awarded at the end of the evening. Cost of the evening is $10.00 per person which includes a drink ticket! (Must be 18 or older to play) Please R.S.V.P. by September 20th to one of the following: Ellen Tomasek: 847-394-1340 or special-needs@att.net

Brigid Devery: 847-253-1754 or bdevery@hotmail.com

To Be Joyful Again

A non denominational support group for widows, widowers, or anyone else who has

lost a significant other.

Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month

at 7 P.M. at Holy Family Parish,

2515 Palatine Road, Inverness.

Come get the support you need in this difficult time."

All are welcome.

Contact Elaine at 847-705-9886 or Debbie at 847-991-7327

for more information.

Catholic Cruise

Western Caribbean

Come and sail away on a 7 Night Western Caribbean with Fr. Patrick Collins

January 14-21, 2017 on Holland America’s Eurodam out of Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida Ports of Call: Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Cruiseline Private Island)* George Town, Grand Cayman* Cozumel, Mexico* Key West, Florida.

Prices begin at $1746.00 for two passengers which includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass offered. Deposits of only $350 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited.

For further info or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at 860-399-1785 Doug@CatholicCruisesandTours.com

September is National Hunger Action Month, and you can be a Hunger Hero by joining Catholic Charities in the fight to end hunger in our communities. The need is tremen-dous. As many as 1 in 8 families in the northwest suburbs struggles to put food on the table. Each year nearly 30,000 people turn to Catholic Charities’ Des Plaines office for nutritious meals through our food pantry and twice-weekly supper program. In all, we distribute nearly 265,000 meals every year to those in need in the north and northwest suburbs.

You can help those who suffer from hunger and food insecurity in your community by collecting canned and dry goods for our food pantry or making a financial donation to our Nourish Your Neighbor program. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to Catholic Charities, 1717 Rand Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016. For more information contact Northwest Regional Director Mike Waters at (847) 376-2118 or mwaters@catholiccharities.net.

Especially needed: Oatmeal Cold cereal Rice Spaghetti/pasta Pasta sauce Canned fruit Canned vegetables Soup Beans Tuna Canned salmon Peanut butter Jelly Fruit juice Macaroni and cheese

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Parish Personnel Rev. Michael Olivero, Pastor, ext. 113 Rev. Damasus Okoro, Resident, ext. 117 Rev. Daniel Brady, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Jack Hurley, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, 847-253-8600, ext. 137 Lisa Mersereau, Pastoral Associate/DRE, ext. 120 Carol Klinger, Adm. Asst. PA/DRE, ext. 129 Mr. James J. Kelly, Director of Music, ext. 126 Mrs. Frances Ficker, Ministry of Care Coordinator, ext. 122 Mrs. Kathy McGourty, Youth Minister ext 123 Mr. Ted Kawa, Business Manager, ext. 115 Mrs. Pat Sordyl , Parish Secretary, ext. 110 Mrs. Audrey Taylor, Bulletin Editor, ext. 110

Weekend Masses Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM

Weekday & Saturday Morning Masses See Page 7 of the bulletin.

Spanish Liturgies Saturday 6:30 PM, Sunday 12:00 Noon

Holy Day Masses 7:00 PM Anticipated; 9:00 AM (Any changes noted inside bulletin) Civic Holiday Masses 9:00 AM

Parish Office Phone 847-437-6208 FAX 847-437-2520 Parish Website: www.stceciliamtprospect.com Webmaster@stceciliamtprospect.org

Religious Education Office Phone 847-437-6208; Lisa Mersereau at extension 120 or Carol at extension 129

Music Office Phone 847-437-6152

Ministry of Care Office Phone 847-437-6208, ext. 122

Youth Ministry Kathy McGourty, Director of Youth Ministry; 847-437-6208, ext. 123 or email: youthministry@stceciliamtprospect.org

Communion for the Homebound Ministers of Care are available to bring Communion to the home-bound. Please call the Parish Office to arrange.

New Parishioners Welcome to our Parish! Catholics who wish to become 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 registration form.. If you will be moving, please let us know if we should change your address or remove you from our list of regis-tered 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 inquire into the Catholic Faith can be made by contacting 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 godparents to prepare for this Sacrament with an Infant Baptism Class. These sessions are usu-ally held on the 2nd Saturday of the month in which the Baptism takes place. Baptisms are celebrated at 2 PM on the 4th Sunday of January, April, May, July, September, and November. For more information or to reserve your place for a Baptism date and preparation class, please call the Parish Office.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday at 4:00 PM or by appointment.

Sacrament of Marriage The Pastoral Guidelines for Marriage Preparation are that a mini-mum of 8 months be set aside for personal preparation for mar-riage. Couples should refrain from setting a firm date until after they have met with the Pastoral Associate to discuss marriage plans.

Bulletin Submissions Articles for the bulletin must be submitted in black and white or color on disk or emailed to audrey@stceciliamtprospect.org and must be received at the Parish Office by 4:00 PM 16 days prior to the bulletin issue date. For holiday submissions, please add 7 days to the lead time.

Monitor Submissions To display an event on the Monitor in the Gathering Space, send an email with the event details to: monitor@stceciliamtprospect.org. All submissions will be presented on the monitor the following Saturday and are subject to approval.

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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS:

St. Cecilia Parish #811

700 S. Meier Road

Mt. Prospect, Illinois 60056

PHONE:

847-437-6208

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Audrey Taylor

audrey@stceciliamtprospect.org

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