Palm Sunday and Holy Week Liturgies begin on page 2

Palm Sunday - the Passion of the Lord March 29th, 2015

And Holy Week

Pastor: Fr. Gene Dyer Weekend Associate: Fr. Luke Kleczka, SDS Pastor Emeritus: Fr. Gerald Rogala

Deacons: John X. Rottman, Robert Cnota, Steven Wagner and Michael McManus

Business Manager-Mr. Joe Wojtowicz School Principal: Mr. Dan Gargano Music Director: Mr. Aaron Dixon Religious Education Coordinator: Mr. Ron Mazzoni

Office Hours and Addresses: Church: 6725 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL 60631 Parish Office: 6333 N. Newcastle Ave. (773) 792-3077, FAX: (773) 792-3820 e-mail: parish@saintthecla.org

School: 6323 N. Newcastle Ave., (773) 763-3380 Visit us on the web at: www.saintthecla.org

Palm Sunday - pages 2 & 3

Holy Thursday - pages 4 & 5

Good Friday - page 6

Holy Week & Easter Mass Schedule - back page

Please note: This bulletin had an early deadline, (Mar. 20th) and was printed a week earlier.

Kindly help us keep two bulletins at the end of each pew for Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Thank you.

The Order of Mass—Palm Sunday, The Passion of the Lord

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The Commemoration of the Lord’s Entrance into Jerusalem

(This liturgy begins on p. 95 of the Hymnal.) The Procession: Hosanna to the Son of David Chant, Mode VII

Gospel Reading: Mark 11:1-10

Hymn: 143 All Glory, Laud, and Honor St. Theodulph

Gloria (omitted during Lent)

Collect At the conclusion, all reply: Amen.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD The readings can be found on page 95 of the Breaking Bread Hymnal.

Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 22:8-9,17-20, 23-24

“My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” Gospel Acclamation (Stand) Glory and Praise to you, Lord, Jesus Christ. Chant Verse, R/. The Passion according to St. Mark This reading begins on p.100. Please respond at all parts with the notation “C”. Homily

Profession of Faith Universal Prayer At the conclusion, all recite the “Hail Mary.”

THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Preparation of the Gifts The Offertory Chant (Psalm 80: 2-3, 15-16, 18-19) (Sing as a responsorial)

R/: “Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved” Chant Verse, R/.

Stand V. Pray brothers and sisters… R/. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, and for our good and the good of his holy Church. Prayer over the Gifts At the conclusion, all reply: Amen.

The Preface

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest.

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The Eucharistic Prayer (kneel)

At the Consecration, the Holy Sacrifice of Christ on the Cross is made present again.

Memorial Acclamation V. The mystery of faith. R/. We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection, until you come again.

The English translation and chants of The Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English In the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. The Doxology At the conclusion, all reply: Amen.

The Communion Rite The Lord’s Prayer

The Sign of Peace At the fraction, the Agnus Dei begins.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. The English translation and chants of The Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English In the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Holy Communion V. Behold the Lamb of God R/. Lord, I am not worthy, that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word, and my soul shall be healed. Communion Antiphon (Ps. 85: 9-14) R/. “ Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.” Chant Verse, R/. Communion Hymn 349 I Received the Living God Living God

Silent Prayer

Prayer after Communion At the conclusion, all reply: Amen.

The Concluding Rite

Hail Holy Queen and Prayer to St. Michael (on next page 4)

The Blessing and Dismissal

Retiring Procession: Please leave in silence as we begin the Paschal Triduum.

Please leave this bulletin at the end of the pew; take a bulletin for home from the vestibule.

The Order of Mass—Holy Thursday, The Mass of the Lord’s Supper The Order of Mass—Holy Thursday, The Mass of the Lord’s Supper

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THE LITURGY OF THE WORD The readings can be found on page 105 of the Hymnal. 1st Reading: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 16:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18 “Our blessing cup is a communion with the Blood of Christ.” Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Gospel Acclamation Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Gospel: John 13:1-15 The Washing of the Feet The Universal Prayer At the conclusion, all recite the “Hail Mary”

The Procession

(Gloria continued)

Priest All

The Liturgy of the Eucharist

Preparation of the Gifts 481 Ubi Caritas Chant, Mode VI

The Eucharistic Prayer (kneel)

Memorial Acclamation V. The mystery of faith.

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The Communion Rite

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Hymn 370 Panis Angelicus Sacris Solemnis

Transfer of the Most Blessed Sacrament

(The following hymn can be found in the readings portion of the hymnal on page 109)

Pange Lingua As the Priest kneels and incences the Blessed Sacrament, verses 5 and 6, “Tantum Ergo,” begins.

Please leave in silence. The church will be open until 12 AM for Adoration.

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Silent Procession: Please kneel at the prostration. At the conclusion, please stand for the prayer.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD The readings can be found on page 112 of the Breaking Bread Hymnal.

Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25

“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Gospel Acclamation (Stand) Glory and Praise to you, Lord, Jesus Christ. Chant Verse, R/.

The Lord’s Passion According to John

This reading begins on p.114. Please respond at all parts with the notation “C”. Homily

The Solemn Intercessions All respond: Amen

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Collection for the Holy Land

Holy Communion The Our Father

Communion Antiphon (Ps. 85: 9-14)

R/. “ Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.” Chant Verse, R/. Hymn: 372 Lord, Who At Thy First Eucharist

Prayer After Communion: All reply: Amen.

The Dismissal All depart in silence.

THE ADORATION OF THE HOLY CROSS

The Showing of the Holy Cross V. Behold the Wood of the Cross. R.

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Additional Hymns at the Adoration

153 O Sacred Head, Surrounded 155 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross 157 Were You There? 206 Humbly, Lord, We Worship You 471 All is Well With My Soul 649 Abide with Me 659 O Breathe On Me O Breath of God 697 Healing Spirit of the River

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The Order of Mass Good Friday

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Keep in mind. . .

We keep those who are serving in the military in our prayers. Please print the name of your loved one and drop it in the collection basket or return it to the Parish Office. Their names will remain on the list until you notify us of their return or if their rank changes.

Sick List - We pray for all those in nursing homes, homebound or who require extended care and those who care for them: Help us with the responsibility of keeping the list up to date and accurate. Please call the office when the status of someone’s health changes.

Prayer List, US Military United States Air Force: SrA Michael J. Archam, A1C Heather Bosh, SrA Nicole Coreil A1C Scott Frisco A1C Shane Garrison, SSgt. Adam Krey, 2ndLt. Peter A. Schroeder, SSgt. James E. Stay SSgt. Sentara Stay SSgt. Matt Tredwell AIG. Keith Daniel Garrison

United States Army: MAJ. Terence W. Bacon, SGT. Sean Doherty, SGT. Rachel Hall, CPT. Gina Marie Healy, SGT. Robert Lach, CPT. Jared Lampe, WO. Steven Larmay, SPC. Thomas J. Lyons III, PFC. Raymond Rau, SPC Thomas Rohl, 1LT. Michael Spiwak SPC. Neil A. Dunn Jr. United States Marines: 2ndLt. Philip E. Blais, 2ndLt. Kevin Bowler, PFC Michael T. Brennan,

Pvt. James Dinela, LCpl. Kyle Elmer, SSgt. Benjamin Juhasz, LCpl. Nathaniel J. Juncer, Maj. Michael C. Mroszczak, Cpl. Brian Pasterczyk, Capt. Craig V. Platt, LCpl. Jose Rivera, MSgt. Richard L. Sroka, SSgt. James E. Stonehouse United States Navy: SN E-3 Joseph J. Daly CAPT. Steven Stancy

Joseph Augustin Barbra Ammemdola Maria Baratti Frank Bednarczyk Frank Bednarz Gino Belcaster John Belcaster Christina Bennett Rosemary Besyk David Bergthal Stella Bieniek Frank Bieniek Franciszek Bosak Marian Brown Laurence Brueck Daniel Burke Krzysztof Bylica Herlinda Castellanos Irena Chmielowski Susan Christ Therese Ciborowski Eileen Cobb Kevin Connolly Jodi Chmiel Susan Carroll

Eileen Conway Mike Curtin John Dooley Sophie Dembek Jackie Dubiel Burke Daniel Donald Edsey Kristen Formanski Nicolette Garrigan Frank Gibbons Joan Giuntoli Loretta Golubski Ann Gosciniak Joseph Guidice Ireta Gross Patrick Hall Gerald Halvey Dorothy Hennessey Frank Herbig Gerald Halvey Teresa Jozefczak Tommy Kernan Wladyslawa Kielar Beverly Kisiel Rita Koch Mary Kozlowski

Stephanie Krupa Sophie Lally Anita Lapiszko Mary Lavalle Joan Lonasney Arlene Lewandowski Elizabeth Link Dorothy Lyjak Wanda Marshall Martin McCaffrey Eileen McGovern Edward McManis Imleda Mizones Lillian Morris Gerrick Mueller Katharina Mueller James Mullins Kim Murphy Julie Muza George Marcin Walter Malinowski Robert Motto Catherine Neumann Kathleen Numec Therese Neiman

Danuta Okrzesik John Orloff Patricia O’Toole Bob Paige Kevin Peterson Giselle Piekarski Estella Plaza Caroline Plodzien Gisele Piekarski Thomas Podgorny Roman Poniatowski Vincent Platt Raymond Prybil Joe Pulizzano Virginia Romarynowski Stanley Sadej Anthony Sansone Mary Sarlo Peter Schroeder Eugenia Siemianowski Janina Sikora Laura Smith John Tentele Dorothy Taylor Janina Sroka Helena Starzynska

Helen Surdey Dorothy Struck Patricia Timm Janis Taylor Judith Wolff-Stenzel Cecilia Walega Christine Wasowski Mary Widelka Anthony Wiorski Irene Wlezien Edward Wnek Julia Wojtanowski Julia Zeler Rose Zemba

Parish Life

Save the date Saturday, June 6th - St. Thecla Neighborhood Block Party

Annual raffle tickets are on sale after Mass and at the

School & Parish Office

Just $25 a ticket! $3,000 grand prize $1,500 second place

$500 third place $100 to 4th to 10th places

Early Bird drawings for $100 on the 15th of

March, April & May

For every 8 tickets that you sell, your name is put in the incentive raffle; win $1,000 (with the option of using it as a tuition credit for St. The-

cla School or General Anders Polish School)

Children’s Choir Students Grades 1 - 8

Upcoming Mass Dates May Crowning, May 3rd---9 AM Call

Rehearsal Schedule

Sunday, April 12th, 4 PM Sunday, April 26th, 4 PM

We also encourage students (including high school and college) who play an instrument or have a vocal talent to consider presenting a musical selec-tion at any of the 10 AM Masses. Please contact me for more information at the parish office at 773-792-3077 x203.

Warmest regards, Mr. Aaron Dixon, Music Director

Palm Sunday Readings Gospel at the Procession with Palms — Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem (Mark 11:1-10).

First Reading - In spite of my sufferings I am not disgraced. I am not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7).

Psalm - My God, my God, why have you aban-doned me? (Psalm 22).

Second Reading - Christ emptied himself, and God filled Him with exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11).

Gospel — The account of Christ’s passion accord-ing to Mark (Mark 14:1 — 15:47.

Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years old and older on Ash Wednes-day and on all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to main-tain strength according to one‘s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. The special Paschal fast, as well as abstinence, are pre-scribed for Good Friday and encouraged for Holy Saturday.

Wstrzemięźliwość od potraw mięsnych musi być przestrzegana przez wszystkich Katolików, którzy ukończyli 14 rok życia, w Środę Popielcową oraz we wszystkie piątki w okresie Wielkiego Postu. W Środę Popielcową wszyscy Katolicy, którzy ukońc-zyli 18 rok życia a nie przekroczyli 59 lat, zobowi-ązani są do zachowania Postu. Osoby które miesz-czą sie w tych granicach wiekowych mogą sporzyć jeden posiłek. Dwa mniejsze posiłki dozwolone są w przypadku gdy są one konieczne do utrzymania się danej osoby na siłach, ale jedzenie pomiędzy posiłkami nie jest dozwolone. Paschalny Post jak również wstrzęmieźliwość od pokarmów mięsnych obowiązuje w Wielki Piątek i zachęca się do ich przestrzegania również w Wielką Sobotę.

General information

To register as a parishioner; call the Parish Office for more information at 773-792-3077.

How to Become a Catholic: Adults or teenagers interested in receiving the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, or Eucharist) or those who are interested in the Catholic Faith should call the Parish Office for more information about the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults).

Homebound/Communion Visitations: St. Thecla Church has several ministers of care who can regu-larly take communion to those in need. Please call the Parish Office to arrange for communion for yourself or a homebound loved one.

Baptisms:

Please contact the Parish Office to arrange a Baptism.

Baptismal Prep Class: Will be confirmed at time of Registration of the Baptism.

THANK YOU, BULLETIN ADVERTISERS

This bulletin is subsidized completely by those companies whose advertisements appear on the last two pages. If you have the opportunity, you may thank them in the name of our parish by using their products or services. Should you desire to participate as a sponsor of our bulletin, you may contact J.S. Paluch Company at 1-800-566-6170.

Bulletin Deadline: All articles must be e-mailed or dropped off at the Parish Office by 10:00 a.m. on Fridays (8 days prior to publication date). Holidays subject to longer lead times. Please e-mail articles to parish@saintthecla.org. Note - articles subject to editing. For more information call the office at (773) 792-3077. website: www.saintthecla.org

Marriages: The Pastoral Guidelines for Marriage Preparation for the Archdiocese of Chicago ask that a minimum of 4 months be set aside for personal preparation for marriage. Couples should refrain from setting a firm date or making any other arrangements until after they have met with a parish priest or deacon to discuss marriage plans. Please note that Weddings do not take place during Lent.

Highlights for the coming week

Tuesday, Mar.31th WEBLO-6:30-7:30-SJW Wednesday, Apr.1st Adoration 1 to 3pm followed with Benediction Girls Scouts-3-4:30pm-SJW Girls Scouts-5-6:30pm-SJW AC Mtg-7-8pm-RH Thursday, Apr.2nd Al-Anon Mtg-9:30-11am-SJW Parish office closes at 6:00pm

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Good Friday (Apr.3) and Holy Saturday (Apr.4)

the Parish Office will be closed

REMINDER ALL FACILITIES ARE CLOSED

From Thursday afternoon, April 2nd and reopen Monday, April 6th.

Weekly Parish Information

Paul Wyncott

Mass Intentions

Mon. Mar. 30 8:30am +Robert Rozmarynowski

Tue. Mar. 31 8:30am +John Sadler

Wed. Apr. 1 8:30am + Robert J. Blachowiak

Ever wonder who the Knights of Columbus are? Ever consider becom-ing a member? To find out who these men are and for more information about joining contact Tony Mangiaracina—Field Agent at (773) 202-0234.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Confessions before Easter - Sunday, Mar. 29th 11:30am until 3:00pm (English and Polish)

Wednesday: Adoration 1 to 3pm followed with Benediction Holy Thursday, April 2

8:30am Morning Prayer 7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper and

Washing of the Feet Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament follows

Mass until midnight

Good Friday, April 3 8:30am Morning Prayer Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, Veneration of

the Cross and Holy Communion 3:00pm in English 5:00pm in Polish

7:30pm Stations of the Cross (in English)

Holy Saturday, April 4 8:30am Morning Prayer 11:30am to 12:30pm Blessing the Easter Food

Baskets 8:00pm Easter Vigil Mass (fulfills Sunday

obligation) Easter Sunday, April 5

5:30am Procession and Easter Mass in Polish 8:00 and 10:00 Masses in English 11:30am Mass in Polish