Today we celebrate the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the Gospel Jesus sends out the disciples two by two to bring his “Good News” into the villages and byways. It is a reminder to all of us that we are also still called to go out into the world and bring it good news. Our lives hopefully become leaven for the kingdom. By living each and every day as followers of Christ, we can continue the work that the Lord began. This is a ambitious task. But we will see the results. I think the last thing the Gospel says is that we shouldn’t dwell or harbor on hurts that have been done to us. Rather shake it off and move on. Life is too short to spend it worrying or in anger. Amen! The past few weeks I was on vacation in Poland. I got to see where half of my people are from. I would like to thank Fr. Tom, and Fr. O’Mara for taking on more work while I was gone. Also a big thanks to the staffs at both St. Agnes and St. Kieran who made sure everything ran smoothly. During the time I was away, a number of people took over writing in the bulletin. Thanks to Fr. Tom, Deacon Dave Dutko, and Mr. Lungaro for their help with the bulletin. Since they did such a good job I may have to enlist their help more (Continued on page 3) Fr. John’s Column Even with all the available advice about finding your God-given vocation, it’s hard to be absolutely certain you’ve gotten it right. Why can’t God just directly and clearly tell us what to do? Sometimes, I imagine what that would be like. The thrilling sense of purpose unmixed with any doubt that I’m making a mistake, the deep peace from knowing I’m doing God’s will, the joy of doing whatever work is meant particularly for me. Perhaps this is how the apostles feel in today’s Gospel. Jesus gives them authority over unclean spirits and sends them out in pairs with detailed instructions, even dictating their wardrobe and what they should bring. I envy them until I start to imagine their journey. Picture two apostles entering a town, tired and hungry but with no means to purchase food or lodging. They are totally dependent on the hospitality of the people they meet, who they know may not welcome them. They are not sure exactly what to say, when to give up and shake the dust off their feet, or how they will survive if they do. And Jesus isn’t there to answer their questions. Or consider the prophet Amos in today’s first reading. He has just delivered God’s eloquent call for social justice, condemning those who try to please God with sacrifice and praise while their luxurious lifestyle is based on dishonesty and oppression of the poor. The high priest, used to prophets who make a living telling people what they want to hear, makes it clear that Amos isn’t welcome and should take his message elsewhere. Amos replies that this isn’t his day job or even his choice — he is responding to God’s call to prophecy. While Amos isn’t silenced by this rejection, we don’t learn what happens to him next. Does the high priest resort to more drastic measures to get rid of him? Is Amos imprisoned, deported or even killed? (Continued on page 3) Welcome to St. Agnes Catholic Church! On the Inside... God’s Call Maria Benevento Sunday, July 15, 2018—Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Calendar ....................Page 2 In Sympathy ..............Page 3 Bishop Perry Anniv ..Page 4 Liturgy & More …....Page 5 School………..……...Page 6 Praying for Peace ......Page 7
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Today we celebrate the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the Gospel Jesus sends out the disciples two by two to bring his “Good News” into the villages and byways. It is a reminder to all of us that we are also still called to go out into the world
and bring it good news. Our lives hopefully become leaven for the kingdom. By living each and every day as followers of Christ, we can continue the work that the Lord began. This is a ambitious task. But we will see the results. I think the last thing the Gospel says is that we shouldn’t dwell or harbor on hurts that have been done to us. Rather shake it off and move on. Life is too short to spend it worrying or in anger. Amen! The past few weeks I was on vacation in Poland. I got to see where half of my people are from. I would like to thank Fr. Tom, and Fr. O’Mara for taking on more work while I was gone. Also a big thanks to the staffs at both St. Agnes and St. Kieran who made sure everything ran smoothly. During the time I was away, a number of people took over writing in the bulletin. Thanks to Fr. Tom, Deacon Dave Dutko, and Mr. Lungaro for their help with the bulletin. Since they did such a good job I may have to enlist their help more
(Continued on page 3)
Fr. John’s Column
Even with all the available advice about finding your God-given vocation, it’s hard to be absolutely certain you’ve gotten it right. Why can’t God just directly and clearly tell us what to do? Sometimes, I imagine what that would be like. The thrilling sense of purpose unmixed with any doubt that I’m making a mistake, the deep peace from knowing I’m doing God’s will, the joy of doing whatever work is meant particularly for me. Perhaps this is how the apostles feel in today’s Gospel. Jesus gives them authority over unclean spirits and sends them out in pairs with detailed instructions,
even dictating their wardrobe and what they should bring. I envy them until I start to imagine their journey. Picture two apostles entering a town, tired and hungry but with no means to purchase food or lodging. They are totally dependent on the hospitality of the people they meet, who they know may not welcome them. They are not sure exactly what to say, when to give up and shake the dust off their feet, or how they will survive if they do. And Jesus isn’t there to answer their questions. Or consider the prophet Amos in today’s first reading. He has just delivered God’s eloquent call for social justice, condemning those who try to please God with sacrifice and praise while their luxurious lifestyle is based on dishonesty and oppression of the poor. The high priest, used to prophets who make a living telling people what they want to hear, makes it clear that Amos isn’t welcome and should take his message elsewhere. Amos replies that this isn’t his day job or even his choice — he is responding to God’s call to prophecy. While Amos isn’t silenced by this rejection, we don’t learn what happens to him next. Does the high priest resort to more drastic measures to get rid of him? Is Amos imprisoned, deported or even killed?
(Continued on page 3)
Welcome to St. Agnes Catholic Church!
On the Inside...
God’s Call Maria Benevento
Sunday, July 15, 2018—Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Calendar .................... Page 2 In Sympathy .............. Page 3 Bishop Perry Anniv .. Page 4 Liturgy & More …....Page 5 School………..……...Page 6 Praying for Peace ...... Page 7
This Week at St. Agnes Masses for the Week
Saint Agnes Parish and Catholic School Mission...to welcome, nurture, and serve the people and children of God— generation to generation, guiding souls and growing minds.
St. Agnes Parish Information
SATURDAY, JULY 21 5:00 PM Louis & Felecia Hrovat by Family 5:00 PM Jean Smith by Linda 5:00 PM Ed Glogowski by Frank & Mary Ellen Strezo SUNDAY, JULY 22 7:30 AM Dorothy Armbruster 9:00 AM Ed Glogowski by Katie & Lou Tiberi 9:00 AM Carol Faso by Odessa Simich 11:00 AM Deceased Members of Spotora & Zarlengo Families by Joe & Sally Zarlengo 11:00 AM Florence Baldacci by Danny Corradetti
MONDAY, JULY 16 Nothing Scheduled TUESDAY, JULY 17 Nothing Scheduled WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 Nothing Scheduled THURSDAY, JULY 19 Nothing Scheduled FRIDAY, JULY 20 Nothing Scheduled SATURDAY, JULY 21 Nothing Scheduled SUNDAY, JULY 22 12:30 PM Baptisms
BAPTISMS: 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month. Please call the Parish Office at least one month before the date of the Baptism to make arrangements. Must register to attend class which is held the first Wednesday of the month. MARRIAGES: Engaged couples should make arrangements with the pastor at least six months before the wedding date. No arrangements should be made before the desired date has been confirmed after an initial interview has taken place. ADORATION CHAPEL: The Adoration Chapel is opened seven days a week from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Please call Cecelia Leal-Camacho 254-3755 or Juan Rangel (Spanish) 362-4161 to sign up or for info.
PARISH: 1501Chicago Road Chicago Heights, IL 60411 Rev. John Siemianowski, Pastor Rev. Tom Kasputis, Associate Pastor Rev. William T. O’Mara, Resident Assistant PARISH OFFICE: Kay Ashby ……………...708-709-2694 Web Site……...www.saintagnes.us Email………….parish.stagnes-chicago @archchicago.org DEACON: Dave & Carol Brothers….708-755-7252 DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & LITURGY: Carl R. Opat……………..708-709-2696 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT: Karen Zerante…………... 708-709-2092
RCIA/MARRIAGE PREP: Carol Brothers ..................... 708-709-2699 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Teri Klopp…………………708-754-0713 MINISTRY OF CARE COORDINATOR: Call Parish Office ................ 708-709-2694 SCHOOL OFFICE: Matthew Lungaro, Principal Karen Hamilton ................... 708-756-2333 SCHEDULE OF MASSES: Sundays:………...7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Saturdays ...................................5:00 p.m. Holy Days………As scheduled CONFESSIONS: Saturday ............................ 4:00-4:30 p.m.
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Remember that Fr. John and Fr. Tom celebrate morning Mass, Tuesday thru Friday mornings at 8:00 at St. Kieran’s.
Join parishioners from St. Agnes and St. Kieran then!
Fr. John’s Column Continued Continued
often. Thanks everyone. Going away is great, but coming home is even better. A break gives us new eyes and energy for the tasks at hand. One of the tasks is to inform everyone that now is the time to register for St. Agnes School, St. Agnes/St. Kieran Religious Education Program, and the RCIA program. So often people wait to the end and then miss out. Especially with the Religious Education program, we limit the students enrolled based on the number of teachers we have. The same holds true for the school. If you choose to wait, it is not our fault when there is no room. So register now! The RCIA program also is taking people now for the fall. Sometimes it is an upcoming wedding that makes people look to receiving sacraments. For others it is something that they couldn’t do when they were young, but now it makes sense. If you know anyone who would like to join the church and receive Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation they should call Carol Brothers at St. Agnes, or Joe Sopron at St. Kieran. Classes meet weekly starting in September and participants receive the sacraments at the Easter Vigil. Once again, don’t delay...call for information today. The Adoration Chapel at St. Agnes is also going well. The chapel is open seven days a week from 8:00 AM until 8 PM. If you have any questions about the chapel, please see the names and phone numbers listed in the bulletin. Thanks to all of the coordinators and adorers. Finally, thanks to everyone who continues to fulfill their pledges to the Teach Who Christ Is Campaign. Your dedication will make our next projects a reality. For St. Keiran it will be a new sign on Halsted Street. For St. Agnes we are getting ready to repair and repaint the church, along with some work on the Altar and Ambo platforms. This will be a combo TWCI and insurance project. Our new roofs were already done thanks to the success of the TTWCI campaign. Thanks again everyone!
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When we read biblical stories like these, we realize how terrifying it could be not to have any excuse to “mishear” our call. We recognize what we might have to leave behind and that our safety and success aren’t guaranteed. Maybe it’s not the lack of clear instructions that stops us from following God’s call, but the suspicion of what God might call us to do. It’s easier to convince ourselves we’re supposed take the comfortable and secure path. Yet, as Paul reminds us in today’s second reading, God’s will for us is a mystery, but also a blessing. While God’s plan may frighten us, it is still the source of our hope; God wants something better for us than we could ever plan for ourselves. Through their trust in Jesus, the apostles were able to drive out demons and cure the sick. And while Amos’ call to let “justice surge like waters, and righteousness like an unfailing stream” (5:24) was ignored by ancient Israel, it was heard thousands of years later when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. quoted it in his “I Have a Dream” speech. There are many times when we have to make hard choices and engage in discernment, but on a basic level, we know what we’re called to do. The Bible and our faith tradition are full of guidance on what God asks of us. Like Amos, we’re called to denounce injustice, even when it’s unpopular. Like the apostles, we’re called to offer healing to others, even if we may be rejected. We can also hear God’s call on a more personal level, when we are suddenly faced with a situation where our gifts and talents are needed, feel drawn to a particular cause, or receive an invitation or a cry for help from another person. And, of course, we can always strive to be more attuned to God’s voice through prayer. Whatever the means, God’s call will come. We can choose to follow where it leads, knowing that ultimately, God’s plan can only be for good.
Stewardship of Treasure
Week of June 24, 2018 Budget: $10,000.00 Actual: 6,364.85 - 3,635.15 Week of July 1, 2018 Budget: $10,000.00 Actual: 7,885.95 - 2,114.05 Week of July 8, 2018 Budget: $10,000.00 Actual: 6,604.15 - 3,395.85
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Golden Wedding Anniv Mass
In Sympathy
Please pray for the repose of the soul of: Normand Falcioni Donna Levon May they rest in peace.
WERE YOU MARRIED IN 1968? HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR THE
ANNUAL GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS?
If not, there is still time to register! The Golden Wedding Anniver-
sary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, September 16, 2018 by Cardinal Cupich.
Mass location will be announced soon. Please call the parish office @709-2694 to register.
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 10:34 — 11:1 Tuesday: Is 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-8; Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Ps 94:5-10, 14-15; Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab, 15-21; Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10-12abcd, 16; Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Mi 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21 Sunday: Jer 23:1-6; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 2:13-18; Mk 6:30-34
With thanks for the little acts of kindness that make the days fly by… to the Shawl Ministry for baby afghans— we needed 8 for the last baptism day...and the list continues...
With Kind Thoughts
Are you homebound because of illness, disability, or age? Are you residing in a nursing home? We would like to keep you connected to the parish family by visiting you and bringing you the Eucharist. We are the Ministers of Care of St. Agnes parish, prepared and commis-sioned through an Archdiocesan program to serve you in these situations, be they temporary or long-term. But we cannot re-spond to your need unless you make us aware of it. Hospitals and nursing homes do not notify us about your admission or discharge. Privacy laws restrict them from doing so. So please let us know of your need, or the need of a family member, by calling the parish office.
Sick or Homebound?
Religious Ed Registration
Bishop Perry’s Anniversary
Save the Date 09/01/18
Luncheon celebration of
Bishop Joseph N Perry's 20th year of Episcopal Ordination
Luncheon 11 AM to 3 PM (Raffle)
Ticket cost $25.00
St. Ailbe Parish 91st Stoney Island, Chicago, 60619
Sponsored by :
The Father Tolton Guild and
Knights & Ladies of Peter Claver Chicago Inner Council
Profits will benefit the Father Tolton's Cause for Canonization For more information:
please call Bishop Perry's office @312-534-8376 or 773-721-7810
Registration is now open for the St. Agnes/St. Kieran Religious Education Program for the 2018-19 school year. The program for Grades 1 thru 8 meets on Tuesdays, starting in September from
6:30 to 8:00 PM. Tuition is $100 per student. Please call Teri Klopp with any questions or to register at 754-0713.
We are also looking for dedicated Catechists and Aides to work the RE Program. Please call Teri for all info!
RCIA Dear Friends, Now is the time to think about joining the group known as RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) that will begin in September. If you or someone you know (adults) are considering joining the Catholic Church or are in need of completing their Sacraments, please call the RCIA Office for infor-mation or to join the next session. You’ll be glad that you did! Carol Brothers 709-2699
Liturgy Corner & More
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Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven. — Psalm 85:12
GOD IN ALL In everything, be it a thing sensed, or a thing known, God is hidden within. —St. Bonaventure
Many of us grew up to the sound of our mother’s voice say-ing “Use the back door when you come into the house!” The front door was for guests, a special entrance for our family and friends. The glass front doors in the vestibule of the church (entering by baptismal font) are our special entrance and should be used by all of us entering the church for mass or services. The side doors by the piano and the statue of Mary are re-served for those with special needs as an entrance and exit, and are not intended for use when entering or leaving the church. If for some reason there is a need to leave church during a mass or service, please use the glass doors at the back of the church by the baptismal font.
Church Etiquette
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SCHOOL NEWS …..
Save the Date!
JOE DEE GOLF CLASSIC SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Cardinal Creek Golf Course Beecher, IL
Please call the school office @ 756-2333 for details. More info coming along soon.
Get your foursome together & we’ll see you there!
Student Service Council 2018-19 School Year
Calling all soccer players! Soccer practice has begun on
Tuesday and Wednesday nights (6 to 7:30 PM) at St. Kieran’s soccer
field. Grades K thru 8, St. Agnes School
students are invited. Please call the school office for info
on all athletic programs for our school, 756-2333.
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