St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Community

WORSHIP SCHEDULE Saturday 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm (English) Sunday 7:30 am (English) 8:45 am En Español - Iglesia 9:00 am (English) - Hall 10:30 am (English) - Church 10:30 am (po Polsku) - Hall 12:00 noon (po Polsku) - Church 12:00 noon (English) - Hall

Weekdays 7:30 am (Monday - Friday) 8:00 am (Saturday) 7:15 pm (Polish) (Tue.) Reconciliation Saturdays 3:00 — 3:50 pm Wednesdays 5:45 — 6:45 pm with Adoration Seasonal Services and by appointment.

Website: www.andrewcc.org PARISH OFFICES 530 Glen, Romeoville, IL 60446 (815) 886-4165, Fax (815) 886-6119 Email: office@andrewcc.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

St. Andrew School 505 Kingston, Romeoville, IL 60446

(815) 886-5953, Fax (815) 293-2016

St. Andrew Faith Formation 505 Kingston, Romeoville, IL 60446

24nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 11, 2016

Melissa Cecilia Abraham, Michael Michael Abraham, Kaleb Francis Anderson, Stefany Guadalupe Ayala, Nereida Michael Bucio, Evelyn Cecilia Carranza, Marleen Mathew Crespo, Lizette Catherine Cruz,

Jonathan Phillip Cunningham, Dylan John Dante, Giselle Elizabeth Delgado, Luis Anthony Delgado,

Christian Anthony DeSimone, Jason Anthony Erkenswick, Mira Catherine Escalon, Jorge Lorenzo Fallad, Makenna Francis Finley, Marlin Martin Flores,

Ivan Joseph Garcia, Talia Gianna Garcia, Jocelyn Joan Holland, Ethan Francis Jakubowski,

Kaitlin Gianna Kendrick, Grace Victoria Knutsen, Lance Matthew Lanting, Alberto Nicholas Macias,

Emilio Benedict Rodriguez, Zachary Joseph McGladdery, Amaury Juan Diego Mora, Isabella Josephine Nelson,

Katie Therese Nguyen, Nuvia Martha Ordonez, Daisy Cecilia Orozco, Kenneth Francis Pacis,

Kevin Josephine Pacis, Jamie Francis Paleczny, Fanya Elizabeth Perez, Isamar Sarah Perez,

Czarina Cecilia Pornuevo, Colleen Anne Rogala, Samuel Phillip Rogers, Citlali Maria Rojo,

Vincenzo Rocco Romita, Samantha Colette Ruano, Christina Colette Schieman, Katherine Catherine Sisto, Ese Valentine Takpor, Cassandra Phillip Thill,

Diego Juan Diego Vasquez-Durr, Adriana Catherine Vega, Nico Francis Velazquez, Eduardo Jude Villa, Brianna Anthony Woltz, Elenor Dorothy Zahorick, Ulises Francis Zamora, Diana Catherine Zoto,

Karina Cecilia Zoto.

Please pray for these candidates who are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit- September 6th 2016

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SATURDAY, September 10 8:00AM —Intentions of Francis Ison by Mom 4:00 PM —Donna Kamradt by Frank Kamradt 5:30 PM —Louis Beny by M. Hickey

SUNDAY, September 11 Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1, 2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30 7:30 AM—Elfrieda & Bill Gray by Karl & Marge Walter 8:45 AM—(S-Ch) Domingo Sanchez, Juvencio Jacquez, Ignacio Rios 9:00 AM—(E-Ch) Conrad Roman by Barbara Grande 10:30 AM—(E-Ch) Ruth Rychetsky by Family 10:30 AM—(P-Hall) Intention of the Celebrant 12:00 PM—(P-Ch) Parish Family 12:00 PM—(E-Hall) Intentions of the Celebrant

MONDAY, September 12 7:30 AM—Ruth Ry by Family

TUESDAY, September 13 7:30 AM—Gene Carroll by Considine Family 7:15 PM—(P-Ch) Intention of the Celebrant

WEDNESDAY, September 14 7:00 AM—Mickey Reeder by Family 8:00 AM—Bronell St. John by Family

THURSDAY, September 15 7:30 AM—Bill Gutschow by Frank Kamradt

FRIDAY, September 16 7:30 AM—John Hickey Jr. & Family by M. Hickey SATURDAY, September 17 8:00AM —John Lester by Mary & Joe McMahon 4:00 PM —Baby Jason Frazier by Parents 5:30 PM —Richard Kapla by Monica Samson

SUNDAY, September 18 Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1, 2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30 7:30 AM—Joseph Spalla by Spalla Family 8:45 AM—(S-Ch) Sr. Domingo Sanchez de Familia Oceguera, Sr. Ignacio Rios de parte de la Sra. Denise Torres, Sr. Juvencio Jacquez de la Sra. Josie Jacquez y Familia, Sra. Ester y Enrique Napoles del Sr. Jose Chavez, Sr. Jose y Gabina Ibarra 50 anos de Matrimonio, Mateo Rizo presentacion de 40 Diaz. 9:00 AM—(E-Ch) Parish Family 10:30 AM—(E-Ch) Dominic Bucciferro by Sheryl A. Payne 10:30 AM—(P-Hall) Intention of the Celebrant 12:00 PM—(P-Ch) Gordon Young by Family 12:00 PM—(E-Hall) Intentions of the Celebrant

Mass Intentions THIS WEEK Monday, September 12 Prayer Vigil Charismatic Group - 6:30pm -St. Mary Center (B) AA (Spanish) - 7:00pm - St. Mary Center (F)

Tuesday, September 13 St. Vincent DePaul Mtg. - 7:00pm - Parish Office Rosary - 7:00pm - Francis Room AA Meeting (Spanish) - 7:00pm - St. Mary Center (F) RCIA - 7:00pm - 9:00pm - Conference Room A Tuesday Mass (Polish) - 7:15pm - Church

Wednesday, September 14 Food Pantry - 10:00am - 12:30 pm Adoration - 5:30pm - 7:00pm - Church School Advisory Council - 6:30pm - Room 105 Knights of Columbus Mtg. - 7:00pm - Parish Hall Charismatic Group (Jesus el la Roca) - 7:00pm - Church Spanish Adult Choir - 7:00pm - Room 102 Spanish Ultreya - 7:00pm - St. Mary Center (F) Voces Para Dios Rehearsal - 7:00pm Room 110 AA Meeting - 7:30pm - St. Mary Center (B)

Thursday, September 15 School of the Word - 6:30pm - 9:30pm - Room 105

Friday, September 16 PTO Book Fair - 6:30pm - St. Mary Center (F)

Saturday, September 17 Protecting God’s Children (Span & Eng) - 9:00am - 12:00pm - Room 110 & Room 112 AA Spanish Information Meeting-4:00pm-St. Mary Center (B) SAS - Bingo - 5:30pm - 10:00pm - Parish Hall All Night Adoration - 8:00pm - 11:30pm - Room 105 Sunday, September 18 RCIA - 10:30am -Room A Baptisms - English - 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Church Family Catechesis - 4:00pm- 6:00 pm - Building Door #1

Weekday Mass Schedule Change

Starting Wednesday, August 24, Wednesday morning Masses will resume at 7:00am and 8:00am.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1-5; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 7:36-50 Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20; Ps 17:1bcd, 6-8b, 15; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Am 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2, 4-8; 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13 [10-13]

Rev. Gregor Gorsic, Pastor (815) 886-4165 ext. 317

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My dear family of St. Andrew the Apostle!

Where were you fifteen years ago when the towers fell on Nine-Eleven? I remember that morning coming from church and going to the Parish Office to be shocked by the news of planes crashing into the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and one plane designated for Washington, D.C. that crashed in a field — almost 3,000 killed, 6,000 injured, and over $3 trillion dollars in total costs. After 15 years, what has been our response? For us Catholic Christians, we must continue to seek the aid, mercy, and grace of God, especially the gift of the Holy Spirit. After Jesus’ death and resurrection, among the first words He said were “Peace be with you.” And close following those words were “Receive the Holy Spirit.” God’s Spirit is one of healing power, mercy, reconciliation, forgiveness, love, and peace. How many hearts within our human family are filled with violence, unjust anger, hatred, disrespect of human life — all of them need the gift of the Holy Spirit and the gifts that come with Him, especially wisdom, right judgment, counsel, understanding, courage, devotion and a true and holy fear of the Lord. This past week, our young people, mostly our graduated 8th graders now beginning their freshman year in high school, received the Holy Spirit, the peace of Jesus, the strength to follow Jesus more closely everyday in this broken world. Pray for them and all our young people who are called, just like all disciples of Jesus, to spread the Good News of God’s Love and Peace through the powerful grace of Jesus’ Resurrection from the dead. By the Holy Spirit, we share and participate in this new LIFE of Jesus — may their lives as well as all our lives reflect the healing light and love of the Holy Spirit! I am so proud of our Confirmation candidates for their strong faith — this faith in our young people is alive and strong! Their letters to me were full of their excitement to receive this gift! See how important faith still is in the life of many, many young people, as in the hearts of the young people who wrote the excerpted paragraphs printed below. Let us all re-awaken and revive the Spirit of joy and gladness that we have received from the Resurrection of Jesus, who breathes on His disciples and says, “Receive the Holy Spirit!”

In the loving Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Fr. Gregor

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Dear Father Gregor, …

♦ ...My favorite service was Feed My Starving Children [seeing] that everyone does not have shelter. In the future I hope to keep on helping and volunteering as much as I can. Sincerely, “Michael” (his Confirmation name)

♦ ...During these past weeks that I’ve been going to church and coming to class every other week, I have noticed that I enjoy volunteering and that knowing that what I’m doing is something good...I’m helping people out that don’t have what I have. It really makes me reflect on what I really have and what I should really cherish more often. I feel that people nowadays especially all they do is ask and ask for things. I feel that no one really takes time to reflect for what they have. I feel that we just take things for granted… The experience that made me feel and think like this is Harvest Saturday because I was out asking people for food and some people were really generous but then there was some who just wouldn’t want to give anything… I feel that Harvest Saturday is a way for the church to show us how uniting people and helping out is a good way to go. … Sincerely, “Guadalupe”(her Confirmation name)

♦ ...And something I have learned about God is that, he always listens to you. Even when you think he has abandoned you, he hasn’t. He will walk with you through all the pain…. Throughout my life, I will make sure to always have God in my life, and to not forget that he is always there to help me…. Sincerely, “Anthony” (his Confirmation name)

♦ ...I plan to continue my faith in God after Confirmation by going to church every Sunday and believing that God puts obstacles in my life for certain reasons. While I’m transitioning into another chapter in my life I feel like having God present is even more important now.... “Michael” (her Confirmation name)

♦ ...My favorite project was helping at Vacation Bible School. It felt good to help the children learn and grow in our faith and be the person in charge of the activities. This relates to Confirmation by me wanting to give back to the church and the community and to help make a positive impact on this world…. Sincerely, “Francis” (his Confirmation name)

♦ ...One of the most important things I learned is that although it may not always seem like it, God is always watching over you and making sure you’re okay. As my journey of faith continues, my faith also continues to grow, allowing me to be a happier and better person…. Sincerely, “Cecilia” (her Confirmation name)

Project Gabriel is having a Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 5th, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

in the Parish Hall.

We are seeking vendors to participate in this fundraiser to continue to help expectant mothers in need.

If interested, please contact Jo Ann Nigro on her cell at 815-715-1850 and leave a message.

She will get back to you as soon as possible.

Please help us make this a success. Thank you.

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Congratulations to all our winners! The checks have been mailed out. The number shown is the ticket number of each of the winners.

$400 #3484 Alice Dolan

$200 #0650 Rita Zbella

$100 #4443 John & Barb O’Connell

$75 #2186 Diane Maezes

$75 #0512 Vilaseca Josephine Center

$50 #2397 Pat Barnres

$50 #1296 Patty Tapper

$50 #1260 Analise Donovan

$25 #3214 Joseph M. Socha

$25 #0737 Constance Hamlot

$25 #1288 Irene Nowak

$25 #0802 Joan Gutowski

$25 #4679 John Cimachowicz

50/50 RAFFLE WINNERS-SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY COLLECTION

August 27 &28

General Collection....................$16,655.64

The Society of St. Vincent DePaul St. Andrew the Apostle Conference

…neighbor helping neighbor... Our helpline 815-886-4165 ext. 304

All calls are confidential with callbacks within 24 hours.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that the shepherd rejoices when he finds one lost sheep.

The story tells us that nothing and no one is insignificant to God. Out heavenly Father is compassionate and loving to all.

Our To those who express interest in our conference our next conference meeting is

this Tuesday at 7:00pm in the Parish Office.

I would like to have my house blessed. Please contact me to make arrangements.

Name __________________________________

Address ________________________________

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Home Phone ____________________________

Work Phone _____________________________

Today’s Date_____________________________

DINNER RAFFLE TICKET WINNER

The winner of the Dinner with the Pastor is:

DENNISE TORRES

Thank you to all that participated in the raffle!

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Resurrection Choir

Our Funeral Choir can always use additional voices. This group ministers at funerals held here at St. Andrew. The funerals are normally at 10:00 AM. This is an ideal ministry for those who love to sing, but cannot make a commitment to a regular weekly choir rehearsal. Most of the hymns are from the blue Gather books and are songs that we know well. Members are notified a few days in advance by phone. You can participate as often or as little as your schedule permits. If you are interested in singing at funerals to minister to those who mourn, please contact Sue at 815-886-4165 ext. 314 or email at music@andrewcc.org.

Want to learn about the Catholic Church?

Do you know of anyone who would like to know more about our beautiful Catholic Faith?

Do you, or someone you know, desire to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism,

First Eucharist and Confirmation?

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a faith formation process for: adult seekers, both unbaptized and

baptized Christians; baptized Catholics who seek to complete their initiation sacraments (Holy Communion and Confirmation).

For more information,

contact Barb at the Adult Faith Formation Office: (815) 886-4165, ext. 308.

BABY BOTTLES FOR LIFE

Our parish is participating in a special fundraiser to promote and further a Culture of Life within our parish and local community. The proceeds of this event will help support the life-saving work of Waterleaf Crisis Pregnancy Center. Woman’s Choice Services (who we have donated to in the past) has combined with Waterleaf Pregnancy Center. On the weekend of September 24/25, 2016, baby bottles will be distributed to parishioners to take home and fill with spare change, cash or checks. Bottles can be returned the weekend of October 1st and 2nd or October 8th and 9th. This fundraiser is a great way for each member of the family to help in building a Culture of Life. Thank you in advance for your response to the call of the Gospel for Life to serve those in great need! For more information, call Waterleaf at 630-701-6270.

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Ramona Tagle Coordinadora del Ministerio Hispano 815-886-4165 Ext. 305 Hispanic@andrewcc.org

11 DE SEPTIEMBRE de 2016

Peregrinación en el Año de la Misericordia

Intención de Misa +Sr. Domingo Sánchez,

+ Sr. Ignacio Ríos, + Sr. Juvencio Jacquez.

La Sagrada Familia

Manuel y Cecilia Vela Cruz

ULTREYA

Semanal Cada Miércoles de 7:00pm—8:00PM En el Cuarto # 113

Mas Información hablar con Sr. Juan Francisco Villalobos

815-378-3633

ADORACION NOCTURNA

El Grupo de Adoración Nocturna Y Cada tercer Sábado del mes a las 8:45 PM en el

salón 105 y después en la Iglesia. Para más información hablan con

Sr. Manuel Y Llanet Granados.

815-304-9557

GRUPO CARISMATICO. Cada Miércoles a las 7:00pm en la

Iglesia. Después de las confesiones y de la Exposición del El Santísimo.

Hay Grupo de Oración.

HAREMOS una Peregrinación con de 1.3 millas hacia la Catedral de St. Raymond Nonnatus con motivo del Año de la Misericordia. INVITAMOS a toda persona de la comunidad de habla hispana. INICIAMOS en la: Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Monte Carmelo 205 East Jackson Street Joliet, IL 60432 CELEBRAMOS la Eucaristía en la: Catedral de St. Raymond Nonnatus 604 N Raynor Ave Joliet, IL 60435-6099

17 de Septiembre Del 2016

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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Council of Catholic Women News Volunteers Needed

We are in need of 1-2 women to chair our Annual Fall Bake Sale/Raffle/Craft Baskets. This year’s raffle is November 12 & 13, 2016. If interested, please contact a CCW Board Member. Thank you Sheryl, Lisa, Jean & Rita

World Wide Marriage Encounter St. Paul encourages us to “keep our eyes fixed on Jesus”. When we focus on Jesus and continue to develop a deeper relationship with him we become transformed. Let His love transform your marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are

October 7-9, 2016 or December 9-11, 2016, both at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http://wwme-chicagoland.org .

St. Paul nos anima a "mantener nuestros ojos fijados en Jesús". Cuando nos enfocamos en Jesús y continuar desarrollando una relación más profunda con él nos ser transformados. Deje que su amor transforme su matrimonio. La próxima semana de

encuentro de matrimonio en todo el mundo son agosto 19-21 y noviembre 4-6, 2016. Aprendan como Dios los llama a vivir en su Sacramento de Matrimonio, asistiendo a un Fin de Semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial. Para más información de los Fines de Semana en español, si vive en los suburbios o pertenece a la Diócesis de Joliet, comuníquese con Javier y Gaby Vargas (630) 621-8984 gabyjaviervgs@gmail.com, en el área de Chicago llamar a Oscar y Luz Delgado (847) 826-9525, odelro@aol.com, para los que vivan en el área del sur de Chicago y el Noroeste de Indiana llamar a Juan y Elia Zambrano (708) 825-4099 eliaza4726@sbcglobal.net. Se recomienda registrarse con anticipación ya que el cupo es limitado.

Fall Banquet

Thursday, September 22, 2016, Cocktails: 6:30pm, Dinner 7:30pm

The Silent Auction, Raffle, Dinner and Cocktails will benefit David Daleiden’s legal defense and include a discussion on recent and on-going developments from the frontlines of the pro-life legal battles raging in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston and all the way to the halls of Congress. Located at The Carlisle, 435 E. Butterfield Road, Lombard, Illinois. For tickets and more information call 312-782-1680 or ThomasMoreSociety.org/RSVP

(RSVP by August 31).

How will you remember 9/11? St. Andrew will have a blood drive on Sunday 9/11/2016 from 8:00 – noon.

Free pancake breakfast served by our Knights of Columbus!! Heartland will also give out a t-shirt to all donors.

People across the country will donate blood as their way to remember and pay tribute to the 15th anniversary of Sept. 11.

9/11 Day is the nation’s largest day of charitable engagement and each year, tens of millions of people observe this day by performing good deeds to help others.

Donate blood in honor of 9/11. Call or text Rita 630-835-8945 for an appt.

CCW & Knights of Columbus

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Ks. Michał Twarużek Wikariusz Parafialny

(815) 886-4165 ext. 311 email: assocpastor@andrewcc.org

email: michaltwardy24@gmail.com sprawy urzędowe po

wcześniejszym ustaleniu spotkania

Marta Wysocki Koordynator Polskiego Duszpasterstwa

(815) 886-4165 ext. 307 email: polish@andrewcc.org

Godziny pracy: Wtorki i Środy od 8:30 a.m do 2:30 p.m.

Ks. Michał Twarużek Marta Wysocki

XXIV NIEDZIELA ZWYKŁA SAKRAMENT CHRZTU

Sakrament chrztu udzielany jest dzieciom: w czwartą niedziele każdego miesiąca - po Mszy św. o godz. 1:30 popołudniu lub podczas mszy św. w południe w każdą niedziele. W uzasadnionych przypadkach możliwe jest ustalenie indywidualnego terminu.

Jeden z rodziców musi należeć do parafii Św. Andrzeja przez minimum trzy miesiące. Dziecko powinno mieć jednego lub dwoje rodziców chrzestnych, czyli osoby wyznaczone przez rodziców, które będą mogły uczestniczyć w pełni w obrzędach chrztu oraz będą wspierać rodziców w staraniach o to, by ich dziecko doszło do wyznawania wiary i wyrażało ją życiem; Chrzestny musi spełniać następujące warunki: *Mieć ukończone 16 lat; *Być praktykującym katolikiem, który przyjął sakramenty wtajemniczenia chrześcijańskiego: chrzest, bierzmowanie i Eucharystię; *Przedstawić zaświadczenie wydane przez parafię miejsca zamieszkania, że jest wierzącym i praktykującym katolikiem i może pełnić funkcję chrzestnego.

Bardzo prosimy żeby wszelkie informacje dotyczące chrztu świętego były najpierw ustalane z biurem Polskiego Duszpasterstwa oraz z księdzem.

Po więcej informacji proszę kontaktować się z Martą Wysocki Pod numerem (815) 8864165 wew.307 lub księdzem Michałem Twarużkiem 815-931-3554

ROZKŁAD NA SIERPIEŃ I WRZESIEŃ Przypominamy że obraz M.B zabieramy i oddajemy na mszy

świętej o dwunastej.

WRZESIEŃ 18, 2016 KRYSTYNA & JAN SZYMAŃSKI

WRZESIEŃ 25, 2016 MAGDALENA & KRZYSZROF ZBOROWSKI

PAŹDZIERNIK 2, 2016 DAREK & RÓŻA PIKUL

PAŹDZIERNIK 9, 2016 ELŻBIETA & WALDEMAR METELSCY

PAŹDZIERNIK 16, 2016 ANDRZEJ & MARTA WYSOCKI Z RODZINNĄ

PAŹDZIERNIK 23 , 2016 WIOLETA & PIOTR SYSŁO

PAŹDZIERNIK 30, 2016 STANISŁAWA &WOJCIECH MNISZAK

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Grafik na Wrzesień 9.4 9.11 9.18 9.25

10.30

Lektor Stanisław Ryndak Andrzej Gucwa Stanisława Mniszak Marek Rzeszotko

Szafarz I Marek Rzeszotko Stanisław Ryndak Darek Pikul Stanisław Ryndak

12.00

Lektor I

Anna Dziedzic

Marek Rzeszotko Kamil Tomaszek Krystyna Kula

Lektor II Krzysztof Tomaszek Krystyna Kula Ania Bzdyk Mirosław Gaik

Szafarz I Maria Szarek Maria Szarek Grace Gacek Grace Gacek

Szafarz II Eugeniusz Szarek Eugeniusz Szarek Krzysztof Zborowski Krzysztof Zborowski

Msza Św. w każdy wtorek, o godzinie 7:15 wieczorem w kościele. Msza Święta połączona z Nowenną do Matki Bożej Częstochowskiej.

13 września zapraszamy na różaniec i procesję Fatimską. W związku z tym że ten dzień przypada we wtorek procesja ta zostanie połączona z mszą świętą wtorkową i nowenną o godzinie 7:15 wieczorem.

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LOOKING FOR CATCHISTS— . “The Church needs you. Your enthusiasm. Your Creativity and

Joy that is so characteristic of you.” - Pope Francis

THE POPE TO CATECHISTS: DO NOT BE AFRAID OF GOING BEYOND YOUR BOUNDARIES – GOD IS ALREADY THERE.

• The catechist must be those “who keep the memory of God alive; they keep it alive in themselves and they are able to revive it in others”, like Mary, “who … sees God’s wondrous works in her life … but instead, after receiving the mes-sage of the angel and conceiving the Son of God … goes to assist her elderly kinswoman Elizabeth, also pregnant”, and upon encountering her, “the first thing she does … is to recall God’s work, God’s fidelity, in her own life, in the history of her people, in our history … Mary remembers God”.

• A catechist is a Christian who puts this remembrance at the service of proclamation, not to seem important, not to talk about himself or herself, but to talk about God, about his love and his fidelity.

• “Let us ask the Lord that we may all be men and women who keep the memory of God alive in ourselves, and are able to awaken it in the hearts of others”.

“God will use you to accomplish great things on the condition that you believe

more in his love than in your own weakness.”

- St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Mary Kerwin, Office 815-886-5962 x 501

ffoffice@andrewcc.org

Elena Marquez, Coordinator 815-886-5962 x501

faithformation@andrewcc.org

OFFICE HOURS Sunday. September 11th 9am-12pm

Monday, September 12th 4:30-6:30pm Tuesday, September 13th 2-4pm

Wednesday, September 14th 4:30-6:30pm Thursday, September 15th 9am-12pm

FAITH FOPRMATION CLASSES BEGIN

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER

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We are not alone. In this great mercy work, we are not alone. The Letter to the Hebrews (12:1-4) declares we can run the race, we can live the Christian life, we can keep our eyes fixed on Jesus because we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses. We are not alone. We who eat and drink Christ’s Blood and Body are

“conformed to his image on earth” in order to not only look like him but also be like him.

Who is lonely, cut off, alone, and needs my visit?

Who can I surround with my witness and comfort?

Prayers of the Parish

Michael Cavoto, HN James M. Chavez, Matthew Domek, Christopher Durkovic, James Dean Johnson, Jacob Kikta, Bill Nelson, 1st Lt. Alexander Nuxoll, Sgt. Kevin Parker, Joshua Plucinski, Andrew Price, Mstr. Sgt. Jose Sanchez, Kyle Tranchitello, Kurt Warkenthien, Humberto Zermeño, and all our men and women in the military.

Remember these men and women in

your daily prayers . . . Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Women & Men Religious of the Diocese of Joliet

September

12 Dcns. Donald Cyr, Joseph Dalpiaz, Daniel Danahey, Felix Dominguez, John Drechny 13 Kyle Langan (Seminarian) 14 Christa Parra IBVM 15 Srs. An Na Yoo, Susanna Chang SBKM 16 Frs. Joseph Valentine FSSP – Andrew Davy, Walter Dziordz, Anthony Klepsas, Matthew Lamoureux MIC 17 Patricia Haney 18 Frs. Mario Quejadas & Huy Nguyen Quyen

When: Saturday, September 17, 2016 DOORS OPEN at 5pm

FIRST GAME starts at 5:30PM

Where: St. Andrew the Apostle Hall What: BINGO---50/50 Raffle---Snacks/

Drinks will be available for purchase

BONUS: Child Care available $5.00/Child

For more details contact the school: 815-886-5953 or Email: brisa68@yahoo.comALL ARE

WELCOME!!! SEE YOU THERE!!!

Fifteen years ago, the continuing TV coverage of the imploding twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York was unbearable for me, as were accounts of the crashes and destruction in Washington and the hills of Pennsylvania. The immense devastation of human life was incomprehensible. Visiting the site in New York some five years later reopened searing wounds, and overwhelmed me with immense sadness. An incursion on our soil, carefully planned and executed by foreign elements, had shattered my cherished sense of security, and provoked a frightening sense of God’s absence. How could my Catholic faith tradition enable me to endure this tragedy? I knew that neither vengeance nor sweeping animosity was an option for me. You have left us crushed . . . covered us with darkness. We are bowed down to the ground (Psalm 44:20, 26). O LORD of hosts, restore us; Let your face shine upon us (Psalm 80:4). The Psalmist cries a lament, expressing the mourning of the Israelite people, the chosen of God, who had regarded themselves as untouchable and above reproach, now hurled into misery. The lament expresses a nation’s agony, dares to complain against their divine protector, may even own some complicity in the misery, and finally pleads with God for deliverance. In the midst of lamenting, the faith of Israel endured, as must ours. We are as vulnerable as they were to the violence and hatred that seem to encircle us. Our demand for a divine explanation goes unheeded. Yet we have learned of the self-sacrificing heroism of many, witnessing to the finest character of our nation and of our Christian heritage. Dying for one’s friends is a sacred theme in our story, epitomized in Jesus, our Savior, and extended through centuries in the grandest and noblest acts of men and women in all circumstances. In 2001 we came together as one nation under God, sharing the grief, the disillusionment, and the promise to rebuild. As today we lament our honored dead and wounded, shall we translate such agonizing emotion into a persistent pursuit of worldwide reconciliation and peace?

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Bingo Committee Members Needed

Once a month, the School Advisory Council sponsors a night of Bingo. We are seeking at least 3 people to join the "Bingo Committee" to help organize and run the monthly events. The first

Bingo night will be Saturday, September 17th. Please contact Rosita Alvarez with any questions or if you would like to be part of the committee.

It’s Not too Late -- Enroll for 2016-2017 School Year

St. Andrew School is Currently enrolling for the 2016-2017 School Year.

Benefits include: • SAS offers full day preschool for 3 and 4 year olds and Kindergarten Students. (Currently making a waiting list)

• Immediate openings in grades 1-8.

• School day hours 7:50 am until 2:30pm. • Before care is available as early as 7 am ($5/ day) and after care until 6

pm ($10/day) • Dedicated teachers and faculty • Low student to teacher ratio • Challenging courses within a nurturing environment • State of the art technology availability 50 Chrome Books for 1:1 usage 4 Smart Boards for classroom usage

For a tour of our school or for additional information please call Carol Albreski 815-226-5953 ext. 421

. The school is once again sponsoring a wish tree, which is located in the administrative wing.. Teachers and staff have

written on leaves much needed items for the classrooms. Please consider taking a leaf and making a donation. Write

your name and address on the back of the leaf so we may personally express our gratitude. Thank you for your

support.

Parent Volunteers We are always looking for parent volunteers as Room Parents

or to chaperone field trips. If you would like to be a volunteer, you must complete the

Protecting God’s Children Workshop. The workshop is being offered at St. Andrew the Apostle on Saturday, September 17th. Contact Ramona Tagle in the parish office to find out how to register.

Kindergarten students created colorful images of God’s creation during the first week of school. We have some very talented

young artists.

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Please Pray For

Frances Ison, Rose Ison, Mildred Drdak, Barbara Linsner, Violet Sinkula, Katie Churulo, Marie Lynch, Mary LaRue, Alex Estrada, Aldona Murphy, Andrew Wisniewski, Marcia Kizior, Pete Carrara, Gretchen Patez, Loretta Lenz, Władysław Pazgan, Evelyn Metoyer, June Cygan, Kattarina Moreno, Sandra Guerrero, Mia Dooley, Emily Rodriguez, Sabina Sobolewski, Katrina Moreno, Anthony Ford, Sylvestri Gomez, Jr., Pat Hill, Clara Hannan, Dave Paulsen, William Marshall, Dolores Dellutri, Judy Stazak, Gloria Ventresca, Susie Vollmacke, Tim Czajowski, Julie Adams, Clare Nelson, Mary Wold, John & Liz Severin, Randy Daily, Jayden Perrin, Ardeth McLaughlin, Perry Manago, Christel Pelters, Bob “Moose” Martin, Linda Meccia, Frances Difilppo, Joseph Meyer, Lorraine Naleway, Ken Mary Lou Mueller, Dennis Koch, Jim Kolz Look upon our brothers and sisters who are ill, in the midst of illness and pain, may they be united with Christ, who heals both body and soul; may they know the consolation promised to those who suffer and be fully restored to wellness and wholeness. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. GRANT ETERNAL REST, LIGHT AND PEACE TO ALL FAITHFUL DEPARTED: Ken Mueller Please call the parish office by Monday at (815) 886-4165 for the name of your loved one to be placed for 3 weeks on our short term prayer list. Also, please call the parish office, if you are hospitalized and would like a visit from our hospital ministry team or homebound and in need of communion.

Hospital Visitation of Parishioners

Please remember that if you or any family members find yourselves in a hospital, be sure to let them know you are a parishioner at St. Andrew’s — it doesn’t hurt to say it a few times, either! Whenever we priests, deacons or Eucharistic Ministers come to visit, we check the hospital list of parishioners printed under “St. Andrew.” But if you’re not listed as a parishioner of St. Andrew, we won’t know you’re even there! We do not want to miss you! You can always call us, too, at the office, ext. 301. Thank you. May the Lord Jesus be with you all your days, to love and be loved by Him, to honor and serve Him, as He honors and serves us!

A COMMUNITY OF WORD AND SACRAMENT

SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION CATECHUMENATE

The Catechumenate is a community which gathers those adults who have not been baptized, and seek deeper insight into the Christian faith.

BAPTISM OF CHILDREN We joyfully celebrate the baptism of children of Christian households which are joined to our weekly worship, and have active registration in our parish community for at least 3 months. After registration in the parish, please attend an Evening of Awareness, if you have not attended a class in the past two years, to register for Baptism and select a date. Classes are presented on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Baptism is celebrated on the third Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m.

EUCHARIST AND CONFIRMATION Formation for those coming first to the table of the Lord as children is infused into the efforts of our school and Faith Formation Office. Confirmation formation is a two year process completed in eighth grade. Please call the Faith Formation Office for more information.

SACRAMENTS OF COMMITMENT MARRIAGE

Marriage preparation is a six month process of prayer, reflection and study. Couples work with both the presider and a sponsor couple through this process. Please note that this six month period of preparation is essential.

ORDERS Those seeking assistance in discerning a call to ordained ministry are encouraged to call the parish offices.

SACRAMENTS OF HEALING RECONCILIATION

Reconciliation is available each Saturday afternoon, 3:00pm, Wednesday evening, 5:45-6:45pm, through seasonal communal services, and by appointment.

ANOINTING Anointing of the Sick is offered through seasonal services, and always by request. If hospitalized, please immediately seek anointing from the Catholic chaplain.

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS

Submissions are usually due Fridays at noon, nine days prior to publication. Send to office@andrewcc.com. Some early deadlines apply during the holidays.

St. Andrew the Apostle We Care Food Pantry

The St. Andrew We Care Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 am. until 12:30 p.m. for any eligible family in Romeoville in need of food assistance.

The requirements to receive food commodities from the Pantry is that a valid State of Illinois Driver's License or State of Illinois ID and a current utility bill with your Romeoville address must be presented at the time of sign-in. Due to the poor economy, loss of employment or housing, and if you are currently residing with a Romeoville family, you may bring your valid Illinois Driver’s License or State ID AND a current utility bill from the Romeoville residents you are living with. Some proof of residency must be established. This must be brought to the Pantry each time you come for food assistance.

The Pantry is located at 219 Arlington. For further information, please contact Jack or Pat Frazier at (815) 919-3233.

Crisis Pregnancy Women’s Choice Services 1-888-4-HOPE-4-1 Birthright 1-800-550-4900

Post Abortion Healing for Women & Men 1-866-99-4-GIVE (4483)

Natural Family Planning 815-838-5334

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Parish Staff (815) 886-4165 Rev. Gregor Gorsic, Pastor, ext. 317

Rev. Michał Twaruzek, Associate Pastor, ext. 311 Rev. Jacob Kolawole, Priest in Residence, ext. 301 Darlene Searcy, Communications Secretary, ext. 301 Bernadette Sedlacek, Manna, ext. 303 Deacon Ron Searls, Business Manager, ext. 302 Marta Wysocki, Coordinator of Polish Ministry, ext. 307 Ramona Tagle, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, ext. 305 Sue Psenicka, Director of Music & Worship Coordinator, ext. 314 Barb Sanders, Contact for Adult Faith Formation, ext. 308 Russell McNab, Facility Manager, ext. 316

St Andrew School (815) 886-5953 Carol Albreski, Principal, ext. 421 Jill Briceno, Secretary, ext. 420

St. Andrew Faith Formation (815) 886-5962 Elena Marquez, Coordinator of Faith Formation, ext. 503

Deacons: Deacon Jesse Tagle Deacon Jerry Clark Deacon Ricardo Marquez Deacon Herb Waldron Deacon Felix Dominguez Deacon Rich Ford Deacon Rigoberto Padilla

St. Vincent de Paul Society (815) 886-4165 ext. 304 Knights of Columbus (815) 651-4585 Independent Counseling Services Victor Alvarez (815) 886-4165 ext. 315