PARISH STAFF REV ROBERT CLARK REV EDGAR RODRIGUEZ REV ...

All are welcome.

Handicapped parking is located in front of church. Personal hearing devices are available from the ushers/greeters.

Children’s Chapel available for the young and the restless

in the rear of the church.

PARISH STAFF REV. ROBERT CLARK Pastor REV. EDGAR RODRIGUEZ Associate Pastor REV. KENNETH BAKER Associate Pastor REV. RON ANGLIM Weekend Associate REV. MR. JESÚS & SILVIA CASAS Deacon Couple REV. MR. STUART & MARLENE HEYES Deacon Couple PASTORAL STAFF Fr. Ken Baker/Paulette Bolton Worship (708) 215-5422 Laura Langseth Brasky Music Ministry (708) 215-5423 Deacon Jesús Casas Hispanic Ministry (708) 215-5440 Amanda Birth Youth Ministry (708) 215-5419 Mary Beth Ford Social Concerns (708) 215-5418 Deacon Stuart Heyes Ministry of Care (708) 215-5407 Debbie Lestarczyk Business Manager (708) 215-5405 Christopher Wagner Technology (708) 215-5420

SCHOOL STAFF Jolene Hillgoth President Margaret Hayes Principal Mary Lee Krieger Administrative Assistant Jeannie Scalzitti Receptionist/Office Assistant (708) 352-4820 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STAFF Paulette Bolton Director of Parish Catechesis/Formation (708) 352-2383 RECTORY STAFF Patricia Drobny Bulletin Editor/Office Assistant Bobbie Kallal Human Resources/Records Mary Zwolinski Parish Accounting (708) 352-6209

St. Cletus Canticle 600 W. 55th Street - La Grange, IL 60525

(708) 352-6209 Rectory (708) 215-5440 Español (708) 352-4820 School

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Mass Intentions for the Week of November 17 – November 23, 2014

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Day Time Intentions

Monday 8:00 a.m. Frank Wojcik, Frank Miller, Theodore Zwolinski, Sr.

Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Lucia Ginther

Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Sophie Scaccia, Wayne Kral

Thursday 8:00 a.m. Purgatorial Society

Friday 8:00 a.m. Phillip C. Butkus

Saturday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Purgatorial Society Joseph Naponiello, Benjamin Patrick Hyink, Georgia Popp, Erin O’Keefe

Sunday 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Dolores E. Kuchta Frances & Albert Jachimek, Mary Ellen Salvato, Brian Lucazk, Anna Pleszka Chester Wojcik, Thomas Perillo, Betty Rodriguez Fr. Robert Shannon, Betty Niwa, Joseph Patrick McDermott, Dale Fisher Souls in Purgatory

Presider Subject to change

Fr. Baker

Fr. Baker

Fr. Clark

Fr. Rodriguez

Fr. Clark

Fr. Rodriguez Fr. Baker

Fr. Rodriguez Fr. Anglim Fr. Clark Fr. Baker Fr. Gavancho

St. Cletus Parish Welcomes…

Daniel Joaquín Padilla, son of Gerardo Padilla & Hayley Ann Koch

Mia Claire Grabenstein,

daughter of Casey & Michele (Oliverio) Grabenstein

Melany Ruiz Ruiz, daughter of Omar Ruiz Flores

Mariela Ruiz González

to the Catholic Faith through the Sacrament of Baptism.

Please pray for those who have died and their families…

Dale Gironda

Brian Richard Lau Anna Mae McCormick,

sister of John Gallagher May they rest in peace. Amen.

Wedding Banns

Erin Thomas &

Christian Gridelli

Lauryn Fisherkeller &

Christopher Dorris

Please remember our sick in your prayers: Jean Weekly, Judy Duque, Carolyn Sharpe, Stacy Rodey, Joanne Stevens, Linda

McMahon, Roy Jenkinson, Erin Lively, Pauline Passardi, Bruce Byrne, Ed Barnicle, Grace Dominick, Glen Peters, Emily Ann Dziedzic, Collette Grisko-Dote, David Harrington, Dave McCoy, LaVerne Gill, Richard Rottinger, Ed Vokurka, Sr., Fernando Cabral, Joyce Arnold, Jackie Schickel, Jacquelyn Fuchs, Loretta Johncola, Catherine Mlot, Denise Rowalka, Marty Weber, Barbara Kotus, Hector Gonzalez, Donna Cameron, Sharon Mylan, Mary Jamrozik, Shellye Bolton, Emily Devine, John Duda, George Duda, Steven Onusaitis, Lorraine Walter, Loretta Harwood, Marilyn Matesevac, Barbara Stamm, Teddy Kowalski, and Frances Klimcke. Also pray for our parishioners who are in nursing homes or are homebound unable to attend Mass.

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NOTES FROM FATHER BOB…

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 2014 Some years ago an elderly woman was being interviewed on television. All her adult life, she explained, she had spent as a nurse. “Tell me,” the interviewer asked, “If you could have just one wish, what would it be?” To his astonishment and, I imagine, that of millions of viewers, she replied: “To meet our Lord and hear him say that he thinks I did a good job for him.” A surprising reply, yet, on reflection, just the sort of reply you might expect from a Christian. After all on the day when we have to give an account of our stewardship, there is only one question that will really matter: “Have I made a success of my life on earth? Have I served the Lord well?” We’re perhaps tempted to think that if only we knew just when that day would be, we’d be ready for it. Paul insists that the day and the hour are hidden; admittedly, what he has in mind is “the Lord’s day,” the end of the world when the Lord will come again; but his words are equally relevant to the day of our death, the day when the world will end for us. It’s shrouded in mystery; no-one can say when it will come – the Lord may arrive as unexpectedly as a burglar – and yet, says Paul, if we live wisely, like “children of light,” then we won’t be caught out. Fundamentally, then, Paul’s is a positive and encouraging message and so too is the message of the other two readings. In the gospel our Lord has a parable for us. It’s the story of a wealthy man who, just before going abroad, gathers three of his servants and entrusts to each a number of talents. Incidentally, in the parable the word “talents” does not mean personal skills but rather silver coins, money; in fact a talent was a considerable sum of money, a small treasure. The one who had received five talents and the other, who had received two, both traded well and in fact doubled their treasure. But the servant who had but one talent became paralyzed with fear and simply hid the money; he was playing for safety, or so he thought. His master thought differently; on his return, there was a handsome reward for the first two wise, industrious servants, but withdrawal of his one talent, and punishment too, for the third, lazy, fear-racked servant. You may have noticed in the first reading also that the “perfect wife,” as she is called, wins praise because she is wise and industrious because she uses her gifts well. The moral could hardly be clearer: this life is enormously important, for what we make of it will decide our future: in the Kingdom of God, the disciple who responds fully to the gifts God has given him or her and uses them to good effect will receive still greater ones, while disciples too fearful or lazy to make any efforts will lose everything they thought they had. It’s easy for us to think that because we may not have much in the way of talents and gifts we’re not very important. However, in the gospel, the servant who came to grief did so not because he had only one talent but because he didn’t use it. The fact is that each one of us, however meager our gifts may seem, has a vital role in God’s plan. The idea is neatly conveyed in a prayer by Fr. Michel Quoist, called “The Brick.” A bricklayer is at work; the first brick is laid on its bed of cement, others follow, slowly the building rises tall and strong. “I thought, Lord, of that brick,” says the prayer, “buried in the darkness at the base of the big building. No one sees it, yet it accomplishes its task, and the other bricks need it. Lord, what difference whether I am at the roof-top or in the foundation of your building, as long as I stand faithfully at the right place?” So long as we are genuinely trying to love and serve the Lord in the lowly events of life, we need not be overwhelmed with fear of rejection. On the contrary, if we are faithful in trying, we can be humbly confident that at death the Lord himself will greet us with those most glorious words: “Well done, you’ve been faithful in small things, come and join in your Master’s happiness.” Blessings, Father Bob Pastor

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FOOD PANTRY UPDATE Thank you to all who donated items for last week’s monthly food distribution, and/or donated their time preparing for it. This is a major undertaking each month, which could not happen without YOUR participation.

♦ Our current needs are peanut butter & jelly, Boxed sides, dry pasta, meals in a can/box, crackers and paper products. ♦ We continue to collect Jewel stamps for Cuisinart Cookware for our Advent Giving Tree Outreach. If you are not collecting them for yourself, please put the stamps in an envelope and place with your food donations, or drop the envelope in the collection basket, or at the rectory. ♦ There‘s still time to tell the cashier at the Jewel store across the street that you would like to help St. Cletus Food Pantry by making a donation of $1, $5, $10 or whatever you wish. Your thoughtful donation will help bring a traditional holiday dinner to a family in our community that otherwise may have gone without.

THANKS for the many ways you continue to support this ministry.

ADVENT GIVING TREE

Let us share Christ’s message of hope with others during this Advent season by taking a tag or two from our Advent Giving Trees this weekend. We are thankful for your past generosity in purchasing multiple gifts for the individual(s) you choose. We are asking this year, for some of you to consider taking an additional tag or two, and perhaps buying fewer gifts for each name you pick. Consider buying gift cards from the St. Cletus School Manna program to use for shopping. Gifts are to be brought to Church on the weekend of December 13/14. Please remember, each tag represents a real person. When you take a tag from the tree, you are making a commitment to that person, and to returning your gift(s) on time. Food Baskets are to be brought to Morrissey Hall on December 21. If you know you are going to be out of town when gifts and baskets are due and you wish to take part, consider these options: (1) Ask a friend or family member to bring your gifts or food basket on the designated weekend; or (2) Arrange with us to donate gift certificates (i.e. Walmart, Target) beforehand, which we will use to purchase any needed gifts or food. Directions are printed on each tag, but if you have any questions, please consult our parish website: www.stcletusparish.com/socialconcerns for answers to frequently asked questions, or contact Mary Beth at [email protected] or (708) 215-5418; or Maureen at (708) 839-0345. Thank you for your continuing generosity to the less fortunate in our community. Mary Beth Ford Director of Social Concerns `TIS THE SEASON TO CONTINUE YOUR JOB SEARCH Interfaith Career Network invites you to join us on Thursday, November 20, from 7-9:00 p.m. for our last meeting of 2014. Our speaker, Jim Fergle, will provide a special presentation to help you deal with the opportunities of a job search during the holidays. Jim’s topic, Why I Believe in Santa Claus, is a semi-autobiographical story about several of his own holiday - job searches coupled with stories of successful job seeker events during a season of hope and anticipation. Some of you may know Jim through his management of Employment Services at WorkNet DuPage Career Center. Additionally, Jim has trained hundreds of job seekers in career exploration and job search techniques; he has also held positions as veterans counselor, career counselor and trainer. Start this holiday season off on a positive note! Join us at St. John of the Cross Parish Center, 5005 South Wolf Road in Western Springs. This program is open to all and there is no cost to attend.

ST. CLETUS HOLY NAME

Thank you so much for your support for the Hank Maday Turkey Raffle. The lucky number was 8. Turkeys may be picked up between 2-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, in Morrissey Hall. Dan Gibbons

Next weekend’s (11-22/23) Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help people help themselves. With the tradition of improving education, housing situations, and economic development CCHD continues to make a positive impact on communities nationwide. Your contribution will defend human dignity and help those living on the margins of our society. Please give to the CCHD Collection next weekend.

Poverty Picture hunger. What do you see? Famished people in Africa? Sweatshop workers in India? Families subject to violence in Venezuela? Think again. Poverty and hunger are closer than they may seem. In efforts to combat the threats that hunger and poverty pose in the United States, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) works to empower the poor through self-help programs. They fund organizations in your neighborhood including Progress Center for Independent Living, an organization that works to build a society in which people with disabilities shall have the same freedoms, rights, and civil liberties. This November 22/23, join the millions of generous Chicagoans and support the Capital Campaign for Human Development to help fund remarkable organizations. Please visit www.ChicagoPeaceAndJustice.org/CCHD for more information.

ST. CLETUS 7TH GRADE GIRL SCOUTS

THANK YOU to all who donated coats to the St. Vincent de Paul Center. The Center was over joyed with the generosity of St. Cletus Parish.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10, or, (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131;Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46

LIVING PRAYER Who prays as they ought will endeavor to live as they pray. —Anonymous

Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services (630) 325-2300 Adventist Hinsdale Hospital (630) 856-9000 Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital (708) 245-9000 All Around Amusement (815) 725-2323 Annella Family Bannerville USA, Inc. (630) 455-0304 CJ Wilson Mazda of Countryside (708) 354-2700 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage/Dave Sipek (708) 352-4840 Friends of the Capital Campaign Hallowell & James Funeral Home (708) 352-6500 JH Web Marketing, Inc. (708) 352-7417 Bill Jacobs Land Rover Hinsdale (630) 615-5712 Lumes Pancake House/Bona Pit/Klapsis Family (773) 233-2323 Royal Envelope (773) 376-1212 R.W.S. Landscaping & Lawncare (708) 489-6333 Southwest Town Mechanical (708) 460-7330 Mark & Margaret Bentley Hurley Construction (630) 660-3558 Lagunitas Brewing Co. Ledo’s Pizza (708) 354-4500 El Patron A Modern Taqueria (773) 677-0629 Windy City Music (708) 588-0001

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“ADDRESSING TEEN ISSUES AND CHALLENGES – PROVIDING PARENTS WITH TOOLS TO UNDERSTAND

AND SUPPORT THEIR HIGH SCHOOL TEENS”

THE PARENT OUTREACH TEAM OF ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS PARISH CROSSROADS TEEN MINISTRY PROGRAM

invites parents of teens in our community to a Speaker Event featuring

Ms. Jeanne Widing, LTHS Student Assistance Program Coordinator Sunday, November 23, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

St. John of the Cross Parish Center

Come join parents of teenagers in our parish communities as we learn about and discuss the issues and challenges facing our teens today. Hospitality and an opportunity to meet other parents will be provided! There is no charge for this event. Please register by calling the Parish Center at (708) 246-4404. Questions? Contact Beth Korenchan at [email protected]. Jeanne Widing is active at the high school and community level on issues related to teen-age stress and consequent unproductive teen behaviors. In 1988, she co-founded Operational Snowball at LTHS, and has been involved as a facilitator and advisor in support groups related to student stress and suicide prevention, adolescent counseling, and teen substance abuse. Jeanne received her MS in Education/Counseling; she was a teacher at LTHS for 9 years and a class counselor for 12 years.

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ATTENTION LECTORS! Please pick up your new Lector Workbook in the narthex. The new liturgical year begins on the First Sunday of Advent, the weekend of November 29/30. This is the year of the Gospel of Mark.

IMPORTANT MEETING SCHOOL AND RELIGIOUS ED PARENTS

Parents of children preparing to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time are required to attend the Parent meeting, November 19, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Morrissey Hall. One parent or both are invited to attend. This is a meeting for the parents. Paulette Bolton Director of Parish Catechesis/Formation

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Blessed are you who fear the LORD. — Psalm 128:1a

DAY/DATE TIME LOCATION/ ROOM #

EVENT

Sunday, November 16 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

C-Narthex C

Giving Trees Fine Arts Concert

Monday, November 17 4:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.

S-Music MH

Junior Choir Girls Grades 5-8 Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, November 18 8:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.

S-202 MH

Hispanic Ministry Men’s Prayer Group Boys’ Church League Freshmen/Sophomores

Wednesday, November 19 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.

RB MH S-98 S-213 MH

Mission Ladies 1st Reconciliation Parent Meeting CREDO Adults Ed Oremus Class FSA Meeting Boys’ Church League/Juniors

Thursday, November 20 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.

S-Music S-Music S-Band S-Music S-213 MH

Treble Choir Boys Grades 3-8 Children’s Choir Girls Grades 3-4 Contempo Ensemble Rehearsals Chancel Choir Rehearsals SVDP Meeting Boys’ Church League/Seniors

Friday, November 21 6:30 p.m. S-98 CREDO Movie Night

Saturday, November 22

Sunday, November 23 2:00 p.m. MH Lobby Holy Name Turkey Distribution

WEEK AT A GLANCE

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C…Church S…School (Education Building) Narthex…Church Vestibule (East & West) RB…Rectory Basement MH…Morrissey Hall

ST. CLETUS ONLINE GIVING—DONATIONS MADE EASY We encourage you to make online donations by logging onto our website, www.stcletusparish.com and click on the Donate button and register using your checking account, debit card or credit card. Questions? Call Mary Zwolinski at the rectory, (708) 352-6209.

A s we approach Thanksgiving Day, let us take a moment to consider all the blessings we receive from God and how we in turn thank God for God’s blessings.

Fr. Bob Clark Pastor

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

St. Cletus Catholic Parish of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a Christian community of believers and followers of Christ Jesus. We call and welcome all to join our family of faith as we seek to live the Gospel values in our daily lives, community and world. We are committed to providing spiritual nourishment through the worship of God, celebration of the sacraments, Christian education, and use of our time, talent and treasure in serving others with compassion and love.

MASSES Saturday Evening: 5:00pm Sunday: 7:00am, 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm (Spanish) Weekdays: Mon. thru Sat. 8:00am Evening before Holy Day: 7:00pm Holy Day: 6:30am, 8:00am BAPTISMS 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:30am. Parents must be registered parishioners and attend the Baptism Preparation class. Please make arrangements by calling the Rectory office (708-352-6209). WEDDINGS Dates and times are reserved for registered parishioners. Initial arrangements must be completed five months in advance of the wedding date. HOME/HOSPITAL VISITATION AND COMMUNION CALLS Please contact the Ministry of Care office (708-215-5407). EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND BENEDICTION Adoration begins following the 8:00am Mass and continues during the day until 6:15pm the first Tuesday of the month. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed at 6:15pm followed by Benediction. Hispanic Adoration continues from 7:00pm until 8:00pm. CONFESSIONS Confessions every Saturday of the month: 4:15-4:45pm.

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday: 8:00am-12:30pm

BULLETIN ARTICLES The deadline for Canticle article submission is 5:00 p.m. Friday, one full week prior to Sunday’s publication. Articles may be submitted electronically to [email protected].

ST. CLETUS SCHOOL BOARD

DEPARTMENT POSITION Administration Fr. Bob Clark Pastor Jolene Hillgoth President Margaret Hayes Principal Executive Committee Mike Pusatera Chairperson Marty Mulcrone Vice Chairperson Heather Alpe Secretary Finance Committee Mike Magee Doug Rausch Development & Marketing Chris McLean Zlata Kozul-Naumovski Ron Skrip Ann Foley Eileen Dorchinecz Patrick Townsend Liaisons Robin Bourjaily FSA President Chris Bourjaily Athletic Assoc President Chris McLean Tech Comm Liaison

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