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RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Mon., Tues., Wed. : 9:00am - 4:00pm

Thur. & Fri. : 9:00am - 2:00pm

8747 West Lawrence Ave. Chicago, IL 60656

Phone: 773-625-3369 Fax: 773-625-0226

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Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ,

We are in some way a ‘push-button immediate-effect’ society. If there is no immediate effect we are checking – what’s wrong. Most of our devices, tools, and vehicles work in this way. We push the accelerator pedal and we move. Should we apply that manner of operation to all aspects of our life? In the gospel most of the parables refer to the natural world, to farmers’ reality, shepherds’ care, rivers and sky, sand and rock, vineyard and field. There is no push-button effect in growing crops. It takes time, it depends on many circumstances and conditions. Today in the gospel reading we hear a parable about a seed sown into the ground. There is no immediate crop on a field. Moreover, the whole effort of the sower can be wasted if there is not enough soil on the ground, the soil is not deep enough, or if it is too rocky ground or too many thorns around. But, if the seed falls on rich soil, it produces an abundance of fruits. Jesus was not a farmer; Jesus was

not offering farmer classes. He talks about the kingdom of God illustrating it with parables.

Most times, parables helped people to understand the truth. In today’s gospel reading it sounds like parables prevent people from understanding. Jesus speaks to His disciples directly and little by little they come to understand who He is. Our maturity in faith grows little by little, too.

We are in a slowed down world. Perhaps we’re trying to push the accelerator pedal to run on a speed we were accustomed to for years. Perhaps we’re creating a cross for the world which we did not expect. We had sown a good seed and, now, we are having a hard time finding fruits. Perhaps this is good time to reflect and think anew of what really is important in our life. What really brings a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold crop in our life.

I know, that not all parishioners have an email, and did not receive updates sent in an electronic way about liturgies from our church which are streamed on-line. Anyway, we stream video from our church sanctuary 24/7. The link to the YouTube channel is in this bulletin and on the website. We can attend Masses in-person again, but still there are many too vulnerable people in health terms to attend the church. On weekends we celebrate two Masses: on Saturday at 5 p.m. and on Sunday at 11 a.m. Both can be seen on-line.

To attend Mass at the church registration is required. Sign-up sheets are available on the parish website. Registration by phone is possible, but only till Friday noon. The same applies to the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturdays.

We have very dedicated volunteers for set-up in the church, to greet at the door, to disinfect after the liturgy, but we need more to restore other Masses with faithful attendance. If you can help, please let us know.

May God bless you,

Father Andrew

photo by AB

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Saturday, July 11, 2020 5:00pm Regina Swiercz & Mary Harast - D. Rzepka Jozef Rebacz- S. Rebacz Mary Ercegovac - F. Fountas Edward Kenevan - M. Kenevan Sunday, July 12, 2020 9:00am - Intentions are included in 11am Mass Joseph John Marsilla - N. Marsillo Emilio Cosentino - Wife Irma & Family Marlene Vitucci - M. & D. Long Philip Heles - J. Rogers 11:00am Jack R. Schneider - Wife Violet and Family Pietro Pisello - Wife Emma & Family Genowefa Pawula - C. Szczurkiewicz Franca Defonte - Nephew Nick Celestino & Concetta Perna - Family Salvatore & Concetta Perna - Fammily Maria Dorula - D. & M. Serafin God`s Blessings for Aleksander Galuszka and his family Monday, July 13, 2020 8:30am Michael & Mary Beth O`Grady, Wedding Anniversary Blessings Pearl M. Giovannoni - Husband & Family Giuseppe Morsillo & Teodoro Martelli - N. Morsillo

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 8:30am In memory of Rosaleen Waters & Suzanne Rodden Wednesday, July 15, 2020 8:30am Antoni Gumkowski Thursday, July 16, 2020 8:30am For all Parishoners Friday, July 17, 2020 8:30am Special Intention for Wieslawa Saturday, July 18, 2020 5:00pm Joseph, Frances & Ray Wilk - D. Wilk Zaharias, Efrosyni, Petroula Fountas - F. Fountas Maria Valenzano - Daughter Agnes Elvira & Eduardo Di Paolo & Family - Di Paolo Family Minnie Rau & Family - F. Fountas Mr. & Mrs. Waterstradt & Family - F. Fountas Roberta Finland - M. & T. Marszalek Sunday, July 19, 2020 9:00am - Intentions are included in 11am Mass Edwin & Antoinette Matys - J. & M. Rakoczy Rose Marie Gesualdo - G. & I. Jachym Margherita Mule - T. Kaisling 11:00am Pietro Pisello - Wife Emma & Family Edda Toniolo, 1 Year Anniversary - Family Jan & Anna Bialek, 60 Year Wedding Anniversary Giuseppe Carone & Family - Carone Family Blessings for Elaine Banka

All weekday intentions will be prayed for by Fr. Andrew during private Eucharist celebrations.

Mass Intentions

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Please Pray for Our Sick & Homebound

Brody, Alice Baxter, Judy Biala, Donna Brennan, George Capps, Celso Castor, Tom Chernick, Jerome Compell, Speranza DiPaolo, Rosa Favia, Grazia Guercio,

Mark Gutierrez, Anna Hartzell, Jerry Johnsen, Maureen Keating, Harry Krawczyk, Raffaela Loizzo, Thomas Michaels, Paul Masciopinto, Salvatore Modica, Vittoria Nudo, Arlene Presta, Jean Pontarelli,

Hector Ramos, Michael Ricchio, Dan Staniec, Lavergne Suchor, John Toniolo, Hector & Milagros Torres, Fred Tuytens, Ida Vitaro, Rena Walzer, Jim Weaver, Dolores Wilk, Paul Wolek, Joyce Wolter, Ken Woods,

Lorraine Wuss, Clare Zanatta and those in the hospital and nursing homes. If you are hospitalized or have additions or updates to the list please contact the rectory.

Our Lady, Mother of the Church Mission Statement

We, the members of Our Lady, Mother of the Church, are drawn together through baptism as a part of the Body of Christ. We are a caring Catholic community, working together as instruments through which Jesus, our risen Lord and Head, continues His mission. Linked to Christ as His Body, we be-lieve that the risen Jesus still proclaims God’s word, gives thanks and praise, welcomes, nurtures, com-forts and reaches out to all people. Using the hands and hearts of the members of the parish, with a growing sense that each of us is gifted and has an important part to play in our Parish, Church and World, we renew our call: ♦ to be a Parish diligent about Word and Eucharist,

the primary source of our nourishment and spiritual growth... ♦ to be “missioned” - sent forth in the person of

Jesus, to bring His Word and Eucharist to family, friends, neighbors and workplace...

♦ to reach out to the sick, the homebound, the per-secuted, the lonely, the poor and the bereaved…

♦ to find time to share laughter, joy, friendship, at times, tears; and always to share the goodness of each other...

Live Streaming Mass

Saturday 5pm & Sunday 11am Masses are available on on-line. The live stream can be

found on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/

UC9_0bWVmb103BAlrXhw9odw/live

To sign up for a Mass,

please visit our website at:

ourladymotherchurch.com/mass

This week’s Sanctuary Lamp Is in memory of

This week’s Bread & Wine

Is in memory of

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“ Neen” Rauch

Mass and Memorial Requests

While we try our best to honor all Mass

Intentions, all Mass requests must be

completed at least 3 to 4 weeks in advance

due to various printing deadlines. Certain dates may not be available.

Suggested donations per Mass is $10. Please note that the Sanctuary Lamp

& Bread & Wine requests fill-up quickly. The suggested donation is $20 for the Sanctuary Lamp and $50 for the Bread and Wine. There are

NO Sanctuary Lamp Memorials remaining for 2020. We do have a number of Bread & Wine Memorials still available. All Mass or remembrance requests can be made in person, at the rectory or by completing the Mass request envelope that can be found in the

Narthex. Please contact the Rectory for availability. Please insert your payment in the envelope and drop it in the collection basket or the mail slot at the Rectory. While we try to accommodate

different situations, especially with our homebound parishioners, we cannot honor Mass intentions over the phone. Mass cards are available.

Thank you.

Thank you for your continued support. Please use the electronic donation system during this difficult time or send your envelopes by mail.

To donate online go to ourladymotherchurch.churchgiving.com or visit our website for details. Thank you!

Electronic Donations - June 1-30 Regular Donations $2,955.00 Building Fund $35.00 Father`s Day $10.00 Peter Pence $35.00

Offering envelopes - July 5

Regular Donations $3,190.00 Building $223.00 Maintenance $321.00 Peter Pence $120.00 Thank you for your continued support.

Financial Stewardship

Jack R. Schneider

Offering envelopes - June 28

Regular Donations $3,801.00 Building $346.00 Maintenance $27.00 Fund for Retired Priests $30.00 Mother`s Day $40.00 Father`s Day $46.00 Catholic Charities $10.00 Peter Pence $63.00 Good Samaritan $30.00

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Rectory Hours:

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00am –4:00pm

Thursday & Friday 9:00am-2:00pm

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do you, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and the other evil spirits

who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

Rectory/Parish office is closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Parish staff is monitoring and responding to voice mails remotely.

In order to comply with government orders and to ensure the health of our staff and community, all parish staff are working

remotely. We will continue to be available via email and voicemail.

We are checking our voice mail every half hour. Please leave your message

and we will get back to you. If you are not able to use internet

to check our bulletin on our website, you can find our Sunday bulletin

under canopy by the main Entrance of the church.

Please know that we will continue to be praying for all of you in our parish community and for

our world during this challenging time.

Printed version of parish bulletin is available in the front

of the church.

Want to join our Parish Community?

If you are interested in becoming a Parishioner, please visit ourladymotherchurch.com

click on the Parishsoft logo on the right and create an account. Any questions, please contact

the Rectory at 773-625-3369.

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Rosary

This week’s Rosary intention is for the Pope’s intention for the month of July, that today’s families may be accompanied with love, respect, and guidance. Please join Lori G., John I., Evelyn K., Terri K., Gilda M.,

Mary M., Ted M., Josephine N., Emilie P., Stefania P., Jean R., Shirley S., and Milabelle T. in praying at least one Rosary for the weekly intention. Contact the rectory to have your name added to the list.

Also pray the Living Rosary, saying a decade of the Rosary daily for the triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and in honor of St. Philomena, the patron of the Living Rosary. The Joyful Mysteries and the first two decades of the

Luminous Mysteries are covered by Ted M.—Annunciation, Barb R.—Visitation, Josephine N.—Nativity, Karen R.—Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, Mary M.—Finding of Jesus in the Temple, Barb R.—Baptism of Jesus

in the Jordan, and Mary M.—Wedding at Cana. If you would like to pray one of the other Luminous Mysteries: The Kingdom of God is at Hand, Transfiguration, or Institution of the Eucharist, please contact the rectory.

Ministry Schedule

DATE DEACON ALTAR SERVER LECTOR

Saturday, July 18 5:00 p.m.

Sonny Annoreno Gail Henderson Mario Balducci

Sunday, July 19 11:00 a.m.

Chris Virruso Timothy Molas Gino Colletti Patty Khadka

Women`s Club The Women`s Club was the first organization established when the Parish started.

Unfortunately we decided to discontinue activity of the Women`s Club. We want to thank all the parish community for your support all these years.

All reminding funds were transferred to main parish account.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Henry Tuesday: St. Kateri Tekakwitha Wednesday: St. Bonaventure Thursday: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Saturday: St. Camillus de Lellis; Blessed Virgin Mary

LIVE TODAY Live today the way you will wish you had lived when you stand

in judgment before God. —Anonymous

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Our Lady, Mother of the Church 2020-2021 Religious Education Program

The 2020-2021 Religious Education Program registration is ongoing for children Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Get them signed up now for the fall session. Register your children so they can join us as we walk together on our faith journeys and participate in our Catholic beliefs.

Registration forms can be found on line at:

Ourladymotherchurch.com “Religious Education”

For information contact the Religious Education Office at 773-625-2273 or dre.olmc@gmail.com.

Walking

Together in Faith

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Are you called to be a Catechist? Come and share and grow in your own

faith as you guide the next generation of youth on their paths

as we all walk together in faith. Contact the Religious Education Office

for more information (dre.olmc@gmail.com or 773-625-2273).

2020-2021 Catechists Needed!

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ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO Cardinal Blase Cupich Episcopal Vicar: Most Rev. John Manz D.D. PASTOR: Rev. Andrzej Bartosz anbartosz@archchicago.org ASSISTING PRIEST: Rev. James O’Brien DEACONS: Deacon Sonny & Mrs. Barbara Annoreno Deacon Ted & Mrs. Mary Marszalek Deacon Chris & Mrs. Peggy Virruso PARISH SECRETARY/BULLETIN EDITOR: Ms. Marsha Geurtsen olmc.rectory@outlook.com BOOKKEEPER: Ms. Monika Wawrzyniak PARISH NURSE: Ms. Terri Kaisling, RN at 773-625-3369 x 28 olmc.parishnurse@outlook.com DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Mr. Markeise Russell 773-625-3369 x 33 olmc.musicministry@outlook.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION office 773-625-2273 Vacant FACILITIES & OFFICE: Mr. Bogusław Krolikowski, Mrs. Theresa Flynn PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Ms. Sandra Wilson FINANCE COMMITTEE: Ms. Rose Molas

ELECTRONIC GIVING: ourladymotherchurch.churchgiving.com PARISHIONERS DATABASE: chicago.parishsoftfamilysuite.com LITURGIES: Saturday Evening: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00 & 11:00am; Weekday: 8:30am Holy Day: 8:30am & 7:00pm DEVOTIONS: Rosary: Monday - Friday, 8:00am Perpetual Help Novena: Tuesday , 9:00am Healing Prayer Group: Tuesday, following Mass Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: First Friday of the Month, 9:00am until 3:00pm RECONCILIATION / CONFESSION: Saturday: 4:00pm-4:30pm BAPTISMS / MARRIAGES / FUNERALS: Participants are expected to actively participate in preparation programs. Please make arrangements as far in advance as possible (Please make the church arrangements BEFORE setting dates with halls, caterers, etc.). FUNERAL arrangements are normally handled by your Funeral Director. VISITS TO THE SICK: Please call the rectory to arrange a visit to a parish-ioner who is homebound, in the hospital or in a nursing home. GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY: This was formerly the St. Vincent DePaul Society. If you are in need of assistance, call the rectory. A member of the ministry will meet with you to determine what help we can give.

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