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by service to others through Jesus Christ.”

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St. Cecilia Church 700 S. Meier Road

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

Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday….……...9:00AM—4:00 PM Friday………………..….....9:00 AM—1:00 PM Saturday and Sunday……..……………..Closed

Inside this Issue:

Religious Education Begins! .………………….. 4

Youth Ministry…………………………………… 5

Training for New Eucharistic Ministers . 6

Mass Intentions/Weekly Readings…........ 7

Women’s Breakfast…..….……….…………… 8

Parish Life Conference………..……………… 8

Bike-Hike for Life………..……...………….… 8

Liturgical Ministry Sch./Pray for our Sick 9

Beyond the Parish…………………..……....... 10

This Week at the Parish

Monday, August 31 Human Concerns Mtg, 7:00 PM; Bernardin Room Tuesday, September 1 Parish Life, 7:00 PM; Bernardin Room Wednesday, September 2 Religious Education Special Mass, 6:30 PM; Church Thursday, September 3 Teen Drop-In, 3:30-5:00 PM; Parish Center Saturday, September 5 & Sunday, September 6 Oktoberfest Tickets are on Sale after all Masses.

PART-TIME POSITION

Parish Operations is looking for an individual who is interested in working two to three days a week as secretary/bulletin editor. Skillsets include a proficiency in Publisher, willingness to learn Web-site updating, knowledge of St. Cecilia Ministries, and general office skills and business experience.

If you are interested, please contact Ted Kawa:

tedkawa@stceciliamtprospect.org

Please include your resume indicating how you meet the stated job requirements.

W_^^ing B[nns

Jason Adkins & Jennifer Vance

Pope Francis Designates Sept. 1 as World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation

This Tuesday Pope Francis has called for a World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. This Day of Prayer has been celebrated since 1989 by our Orthodox brothers and sisters. The day of prayer, the pope said, will give individu-als and communities an opportunity to implore God’s help in protecting creation and an opportu-nity to ask God’s forgiveness “for sins committed against the world in which we live.” Take a moment out of your day and offer your thanks to God for the beauty and gift of creation.

Please see page 10 in bulletin for the “Canticle of the Creatures” prayer.

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On September 9, the Church celebrates the feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Frederic heard the call of Jesus to love and serve those who are suffering. And in the poor he found the face of Christ.

This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to carry the mission of Bl. Frederic Ozanam by assisting needy fami-lies. God Bless You!

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.

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.

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 Pfc. Elijah Burgins Sgt. Joseph Cimo

Cpl. Peter Hinderer SSgt. 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.

HUMAN CONCERNS COMMISSION

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. Drivers are always need. Drive only days and times you are available.

PADS MINISTRY MEETING

September 14 at 7:00 PM

Do you like to cook or bake? If you do, join the PADS Ministry (Public Action to Deliver Shelter). PADS Ministry provides meals on the 2nd Friday of

each month; October through April at the Trinity United Meth-odist Church in Mt. Prospect. We meet twice a year (once in September and again in January) to plan menus.

No one is committed to cooking each time. You have a choice of when and what you want to cook from the menu and whether you would like to serve at the Trinity United Methodist Church.

We usually have 20-30 clients to serve. For the entrees, we usu-ally have 3 to 4 cooks and others to do the side dishes and des-serts. If you are interested in the Ministry and would like to join us, our first meeting will be Monday, September 14 at 7:00 PM in the Meeting House.

If you are unable to attend the meeting but interested in joining the PADS Ministry, please call Elaine Chapman at 847-439-1055 or Diane Pankow at 847-439-3482.

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Religious Education Begins!

Religious Education Parents & Students Begin their year with

A Special Mass Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m.

After Mass, students will be dismissed to their classroom

and parents will stay for talk by

Fr. Olivero On Vatican II Document Gravissimum Educationis (Declaration on Christian Education)

Religious Education News

Catechists Needed

We are still in need of an afternoon Catechist in

our Wednesday Religious Education Program.

As a parish family, we are all responsible for pro-

viding a quality Catholic education to our minor

children.

A Catechist is a person of faith who shares the

Good News with others. Although a teaching

background is very helpful, many successful cate-

chists had no previous formal teaching experi-

ence. There are requirements of Catechists by

the Archdiocese which include a 3 hour Virtus

Training Course and a criminal background

check. Training in Lesson Planning, classroom

management, leading prayer, etc. is provided in

a variety of ways to make sure the catechist is

comfortable in this ministry role.

Let’s not disappoint any of the children or turn

anyone away because we do not have sufficient

adults willing to share their faith with our chil-

dren. For more information, please contact

Mary Catherine at the parish office or at

mcmeek@stceciliamtprospect.org.

High School Confirmation/Teen RCIA

Several families have come forward with high school aged chil-

dren interested in preparing for the sacraments of Eucharist and/

or Confirmation.

This year we will offer a special class for high school students

who wish to do an in-depth study of our Catholic Faith to pre-

pare for Confirmation in October of 2016. We will be incorpo-

rating what is normally 3 academic years of preparation into 14

months of study, liturgy, youth involvement, and service experi-

ences. Students will be required to attend Wednesday night

classes most weeks during the academic year from 6:30-8:00

PM. There will be weekly homework and other parish activities

in which the students will be required to participate, including at

least one mission trip next summer with the Youth Ministry as

well as other parish liturgical and Youth Ministry opportunities.

Those who have not been baptized or received their First Com-

munion will have a brief meeting after the 10:30 Mass on Sun-

days.

For more information or to register, go to the parish website:

stceciliamtprospect.com and click on Religious Education and

scroll down to the section on Registration. Download the form.

Completed registrations and tuition can be dropped off at the

Parish Offices or mailed, Attention: Mary Catherine Meek.

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Parishioners of St. Cecilia

With Special Needs

Did you know that our church is ADA Acceptable?

We have pews for those with special needs located in the front and in the back of church. These pews have

spaces for wheelchairs and walkers.

We must KEEP the aisles clear for safety and village regulations.

Parishioners should arrive 10 minutes before the start of Mass so an usher can assist you.

The Usher will also help the Eucharist Minister bring Communion to you.

Thank you.

Sponsored by the Vicariate I, Deanery DEF Ministry Commission

FORMATION AND TRAINING FOR

New Eucharistic Ministers

Presenter: Fr. Ron Golatz

When: Saturday, November 14, 2015

Where: St. Cecilia Parish

700 S. Meier Rd.

Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 Time: 8:30 am check in

9 - noon training session

To Register please contact the Parish Office at 847-437-6208.

A follow up session will take place in your parish that will include a practicum on the particular practices for distribu-tion of the Eucharist. This training meets the Archdiocesan requirements for mandation and remandation.

Each workshop will include:

• The ministry of Eucharist: our baptismal call to ministry

• A theology of Eucharist as celebrated in the Roman Catholic tradition

• The roots of our ministry in Scripture, the early Church, and on through the Second Vatican Council

• Historical aspects of our celebration of Eucharist in practice and devotion

• A review of the Liturgy of the Eucharist and how our ministry as EMs ‘fits’ in the larger picture

• Questions and Answers

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MASS INTENTIONS Saturday August 29 8:00 AM † Irvin & Bernice Richard † Gandolfo Russo † Judy McGuire † Parishioners 4:30 PM † Frank Pusateri † Raymond Mischke † Vera Buckley † Diane Amidei † Margaret Chudziak 6:30 PM Spanish Liturgy Sunday August 30 7:30AM † Stanley Niemaszyk, Jr. † Raymond Micek † Macaria Bayta † Jose Hong † Arlene Johnston 9:00 AM † Herbert & Agnes Baumeister † Damiano & Maria LiVecchi † Salvatore & Francesca Saporito † Helen & Joseph Galazka † Krystyna Galazka 10:30AM † Joseph Sarullo † Millicent & Clifford Tassone † Peter Yovetich † Gandolfo Russo 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy Monday August 31 8:00 AM † Frank Plywaczynski † Fr. James Prendergast Tuesday September 1 8:00 AM † Patrick Kenny † Albert Fiorita † Fr. Raymond Pavis Wednesday September 2 8:00 AM † Edward & Alice Kazmierski † Paul Hinderer 6:30 PM RE Students, Families, and Catechists † Concepta Leena Mendonza Thursday September 3 8:00 AM † Pat Scola † Purgatorial Society Friday September 4 8:00 AM † Dec. Mem. Of Pusateri & Lansing Fam. Vince & Maureen Passi - 50th Wedding Anniversary Saturday September 5 8:00 AM † Leona A. Styrcula † Judy McGuire 4:30 PM † Sal DeLuca † John Dzugan † Delia Pisani † Donna Maggard † Ronald Rascia 6:30 PM Spanish Liturgy

Sunday September 6 7:30AM † Loretta Pietrucha † Walter Rutkowski † Dec. Mem. Of Szyszka & Ficek Fam. † Felix Sadogierski † Julia Rutkowski 9:00 AM † John Di Martino, Sr. † John DiMartino, Jr. † Giovanni Saporito † William M. Hennessey † Edward Mrock 10:30AM † Mary Maloney † Alice Mazurkiewicz † Mary Cleveland † Veronica Jarzomeek † Ulrich Marks 12:00 PM Spanish Liturgy

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading -- (Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8) Moses directs the people to observe the commandments of the Lord. Psalm -- (Psalm 15) The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord. Second Reading -- (James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27) Welcome the word that you have received and become doers of the word, not hearers only. Gospel -- (Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23). You disregard God's commandment but cling to human tradi-tion.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11 13; Luke 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, 4, 13 14; Luke 4:31-37 Wednesday: Colossians 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Luke 4:38 44 Thursday: Colossians1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Luke 5:1-11 Friday: Colossians 1:15-20; Ps 100:1b-5; Luke 5:33-39 Saturday: Colossians1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8; Luke 6:1-5 Sunday: Is 35:4-7a; Ps 146:7-10; Jas 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37

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Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time August 30, 2015

Humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls.

-- James 1:21b

Northwest location is at Caldwell Woods (Milwaukee and Devon) in Chicago. For more information, phone

Janet at 773-685-2531 or visit the website at www.womens-center.org.

Plan to Attend

GOD'S WORD TODAY

Today Saint James offers us a reminder: "Humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls." He goes on to tell us to be "doers of the word and not hearers only." What does it mean to be "doers of the word"? Perhaps what we are called to do is to be more attentive when the scriptures are proclaimed. Too often the sacred word just goes by us, without making any impression. We need to become people who expect that God's word will have an impact on us each and every week when we gather in this holy place. God's word is meant to transform us--our attitudes and actions--into people who radiate Christ, the one who is the eternal Word of the Father. As the word of God is proclaimed today let us pray that we will honor God with hearts transformed and spirits uplifted by that very word.

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Ministers Lectors Servers

4:30 CELEBRANT– Fr. Mike Olivero P. Kryger*, M. Welch, M.A. McGarrity B. LaVant, A. McGarrity, N. Reichel, C. DeLuca

L. Both M. LaVant

S. McHugh E. Hong+ M. McHugh

7:30 CELEBRANT - Fr. Mike Olivero M. Alfus*, M. D’Cunha, F. Ficker, J. Genovese, M. Lynch

P. Urso W. Cali

M. Potoniec J. Guarino+ V. Potoniec

9:00 CELEBRANT - Fr. Damasus Okoro N. Matera, M. Cipriani, M. Benitez*, S. Loebbaka, K. Schmidt, D. Pankow

M. Alfus I. Hernandez

A. Schmidt+ J. Rutkowski E. Owsiany

10:30 CELEBRANT - Fr. Damasus Okoro C. Klinger*, M. Barron, S. Coleman J. Coleman, J. Grosklaus, P. Millonzi

M.C. Meek L. Quadros

S. Castro L. Quadros J. Ragusin+

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for September 5 and 6, 2015

cÄxtáx cÜtç yÉÜ bâÜ f|v~ Irene Smith

Jean Black

Marilyn Haeger

John Grosklaus

Chuck Bencic

Bill Loebbaka

LABOR DAY MASS

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

AT 9:00 AM

Lector: B. Starr

Eucharist Ministers: W. Cali, P. St. Leger,

B . Sullivan, L. Both, C. Szymaszek

Altar Server: R. Cook

August 23, 2015—$ 8,212.00

August 24, 2014—$ 9,488.00

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The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women

VICARIATE 1 Cordially Invites

Women of your Parish to

“BREAKFAST with the BISHOP”

-Bishop George J. Rassas

Golden Rose Service Award

Honoring Mother-Daughter

Grandmother-Granddaughter &

Spiritual Advisors

Saturday, September 19 from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon The Devonshire Room, Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL $25.00 per Person due September 9

Mail Checks & registration to:

Mary Pat Leahy 31 Lancaster Ct., Gurnee, IL.

Questions for Arlene Lowe email: Luv2shop627@aol.com

Questions or Reservations please call Evelyn:

847-361-2429

Educate ourselves about root causes of U.S. poverty

Inspire each other to service for neighbors in

need Empower our community toward advocacy for

societal and government systemic change Incorporates solid Catholic Social Teaching An interactive, engaging multi-media program –

9 weekly sessions

Go to www.justneighbors.net for more informa-tion

No cost to participate All fees covered by the Ministry Commission

Dates: Thursday evenings

Time: 7:00 – 8:45 pm

Sept 10: Who is My Neighbor?

Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Rd, Inverness

Oct 8: Making Ends Meet

St. Hubert, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates

Nov 12: What Would You Choose?

St. Thomas of Villanova, 1201 E Anderson, Palatine

RSVP due to limited space

RSVP to Sue Geegan at 847-907-3443 or sgeegan@holyfamilyparish.org

V1DEF Ministry Commission presents “Just Neighbors”

A Social Justice and Poverty Program

Of Education and Call to Action

Canticle of the Creatures

Saint Francis of Assisi

Praised be you, my Lord, with all your creatures,

especially Sir Brother Sun, who is the day and through whom you give us light.

And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendor;

and bears a likeness of you, Most High.

Praised be you, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars, in heaven you formed them clear and

precious and beautiful.

Praised be you, my Lord, through Brother Wind,

and through the air, cloudy and serene, and every kind of weather through whom you give sustenance to your crea-tures.

Praised be you, my Lord, through Sister

Water, who is very useful and humble and precious and chaste.

Praised be you, my Lord, through Brother Fire,

through whom you light the night, and he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong”.

Cited in FRANCIS, Encyclical Letter Laudato Si’, on care

of our common home, 24 May 2015, no. 87.

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St. Cecilia Church 700 S. Meier Road

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

Phone: 847-437-6310

Parish Personnel Rev. Michael Olivero, Pastor, ext. 113 Rev. Daniel Brady, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Jack Hurley, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, 847-253-8600, ext. 137 Mary Catherine Meek, 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 Ms. Noreen Matera, 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

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; M.C. Meek 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 Tuesday 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 noreen@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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