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The Ascension of the Lord May 24, 2020
Mater Christi Church 2401 S. 10th Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546 materchristichurch.org
(708) 442-5611
God’s Blessings to
Gino and Anna Labellarte
On the 25th Anniversary of their Marriage!
Congratulations and Best Wishes!
Mass Intentions for the Week
Monday, May 25 Memorial Day
8:00 a.m. For all active members and veterans of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and all who protect our freedom
Tuesday, May 26 8:00 a.m. For those who are ill or recovering from COVID-19
Wednesday, May 27 8:00 a.m. For those who are suffering mental illness in our community
Thursday, May 28 8:00 a.m. For all children in our community
Friday, May 29 8:00 a.m. For all teachers in our community
Saturday, May 30 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
For all mothers and mother figures in our community Mr. & Mrs. Charles Zelibor (Wedding Anniversary), Jim Burns
Sunday, May 31 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Deceased Members of the Stumpo Family Randall Czajka Richard Piekarski
Please let the parish office know if any names in the prayer list can be removed. We need room for future requests.
Thank you.
Need to schedule a mass intention?
Please remember that space is available for mass intentions for loved ones, especially during our
weekday masses. Please call the rectory at (708) 442-5611 at least two weeks prior to the mass
that you would like the intention scheduled for. Thank you!
Sam Abbinante Donna Accetta Pola Aguirre Dolores Avelar Lisa Barreto Brent Bernal Linda Bronsteader Janet Broucek Lee Brown Del Burns Dorothy Caduto Celeste Casper Catherine Costabile Gerri Cozzi Raymond DeBoth Rose DeSimone Therese Dolmant Edward Dragosh John Dunajcik Barbara Garbarski Antonio Garcia Midge Galloro Anthony Gorski Elena Gorski Debra Henley Larry Hersh Nancy Hicks Robert Holas Irene Horacek Irene Kaminski Linda Kariotis Katherine Karynicki
Norm Kirkley Theresa Kledzik
Jim Kratochvil Joseph Kratochvil
Kathleen Lewis Benicio Martinez Helen Martinkus
Jim Mehr Spencer Mehr
Lucila Nash Steven Obremski
Ed Paitl Dean Pennacchio Beth Pennacchio
Rob Piotrowski Elsie Piszczor
Donna Reisiger Diane Repp
Mark Rini Rosa Maria Santos
Daniele Santucci Lorraine Schmect
David Sheffer Margaret Shether
Sam Smetko Fran Smith Dan Taglia
Max Venchus Pat Zdarsky
Born into Eternal Life
Ruth Meyer
Please remember in your prayers, those who have died, as well as
their families.
Hello Mater Christi family, I pray that you and your loved ones are healthy. As you may have seen, Cardinal Cupich recently shared our multi-phased plan for reopening churches in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Specifically, Phase I allows for parishes to reopen for Baptism, Reconciliation, Weddings and Funerals with a limit of 10 attendees. Phase IA allows for parishes to reopen for private prayer and adoration with a limit of
10 attendees. Phase II allows for reopening for weekday and weekend Masses for larger groups depending
on the guidelines from the state and the capacity of the church building. Phase II will only be allowed once the Governor and IDPH provide guidance that larger groups are allowed to gather.
First and foremost, it is important for everyone to understand that our efforts will prioritize the safety and wellbeing of all while maintaining due respect and reverence for the sacraments and liturgical norms of our faith. I have assembled a Parish Reopening Leadership Team with parishioner co-captains to lead our efforts. Together, we will attend required virtual training from the Archdiocese to ensure that our parish reopening plan conforms to the guidelines developed by the Archdiocese in collaboration with civil and healthcare authorities. We will also receive a starter kit of protective and cleaning supplies, as well as ongoing guidance on purchasing/maintaining supplies. As I mentioned, the Parish Reopening Leadership Team members and I will need to complete required training. Once we complete the training, we will need to review and complete tasks assigned to all parishes as part of a reopening certification process to be approved by the Archdiocese. Our parish, like all others in the archdiocese, will move forward at a pace and timing appropriate for its own situation. Tentatively, we are hoping to be certified and to begin Phase 1 and Phase 1A reopening during the final week of May. More information will be sent to our parishioners via email, Facebook, and the Word when more information on the exact date of reopening becomes available. The guidelines and measures required to reopen are designed to protect our wellbeing and that of our broader community. Our collective patience, willingness to help and the care we take to reopen is a demonstration of our unity and love for one another. May God grant you His peace during this difficult time and may He manifest His love and presence to you in abundant ways. If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected] Sincerely yours in Christ,
Rev. Matthew A. Nemchausky, Pastor
Sunday Offertory, May 17, 2020 Sunday Offertory $2,447 Online Giving 1,017 _________________________________________________
Total Offertory $3,464 Second Collection Capital Improvement Fund $484 Mother of Mothers Shrine $321
Thank you for your continual support of Mater Christi Church. Your offertory mail in, drop off and online giving has truly been a blessing in our ability to cover fixed expenses during the health crisis shut down. For those who would like to take a look at our Online Giving portal, a step-by-step tutorial video is now on our website at www.materchristichurch.org. Simply click on the green Online Giving icon to the left of the website page to see the video. You can offer a one-time donation to support any of the funds listed in the drop down menu or a recurring offertory, eliminating the need to visit the site each week. Please know that the staff will continue to be of service to you and we can always be reached at the rectory at (708) 442-5611 by leaving a message. You can also reach us via email at [email protected]. For Online Giving assistance, financial questions or concerns, please contact Kathleen Keen, business manager at [email protected] or leave a message at (708) 442-5611 ext. 103.
Attention 8th Graders!
The Holy Name Society will provide a Partial Educational Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000 to
a graduating student who will be enrolling in a Catholic high school this Fall. Due to the
COVID-19 situation, scholarship information and application packets are available by
downloading the 2 PDF forms from the parish website at www.materchristichurch.org,
completing, and returning them to the Mater Christi Rectory no later than Friday, June 5, 2020.
The scholarship information and application packets
can be delivered to your door.
For further information, contact Stephen Piszczor at (708) 447-3421
A Note of Gratitude from Father Matthew…
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your generous donations to Mater Christi during these challenging times that we are facing. Although we have been unable to celebrate Mass together, it is because of your kindness and generosity that we have been able to meet the fixed expenses at the parish while keeping our parish finances in a healthy state. With your continued support, we will be able to emerge from this crisis as a strong and unified parish family. As we look toward the future to the days that we can celebrate Mass together in praise and thanksgiving to God, please know that while we are apart that I pray for and miss all of our parishioners. Again, I would like to thank you all for your prayers, kindness, and generosity during these times. As our parish mission states, in the words of St. Paul, “Let us not grow weary of doing good.” (Galatians 6:9) May God Bless You Today and Always,
—Rev. Matthew A. Nemchausky
Do you still have your Rice Bowl?
The CRS (Catholic Relief Service) Rice Bowl has become a tradition at Mater Christi Church and in our community. CRS Rice Bowl is an annual Lenten program created for parishes, schools, and families to engage in global solidarity as well as raising funds for CRS’ international work. It is a simple tool for almsgivings and as a way to connect with the worldwide Church as we pray for people all over the world. Many of you have been participating in this tradition during this past Lent, but because of the current stay at home condition, you may still have these Rice Bowls in your home and have been unable to drop them off at the church or rectory. It is not too late to put your rice bowl donations into the hands of those that will benefit from it! Our very own parishioner and lead counter, Stephen Piszczor, will be available at the doorsteps of the Mater Christi rectory this Saturday, May 23rd and next Saturday, May 30th from 5:00-6:00pm for you to drop off your Rice Bowls. You can also send in your Rice Bowl donation (please send a check, no cash, for the amount collected) to: Catholic Relief Services CRS Rice Bowl P.O. Box 17090 Baltimore, Maryland 21297-0303
MOTHER OF MOTHERS PRAYER
Mother of Mothers, holy Queen, chosen
before all women to be the Mother of the Son of God. Mary, my Mother, who in your Maternity have so sanctified the
state of holy motherhood, imploringly I come to you, humbly I beseech you,
confidently I trust in you. I know that you can by your all-powerful intercession help me in my need. In you I take refuge, dear Virgin. Poor and needy, I place my
hope entirely in you: I relinquish all, confidently in your hands. Betray not my
humble trust, but hear my petitions and come to my aid, dear Mother of Mothers.
Amen
Mother of Mothers, pray for us.
300 CLUB RAFFLE WINNERS
May 3, 2020 1st Prize Lorraine & David Schmect 2nd Prize Vince and Joann Marra
May 10, 2020 1st Prize Susan Storcel 2nd Prize Rose Santoro May 17, 2020 1st Prize John & Joan Grabowski 2nd Prize George & Margaret Wrobel
Mater Christi Catholic Church
MASS SCHEDULE Sabbath Liturgy Saturday 5:00p.m. Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00a.m. Daily Liturgy Monday thru Saturday 8:00a.m. Holy Day Liturgy 8:00a.m & 7:00p.m.
RECONCILIATION The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered each Saturday from 4:15 - 4:40 PM or by appointment.
BAPTISM Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated at 12:30 on the first & third Sunday of each month but we gladly accept any requests. If you are celebrating the Baptism of your first child we ask you par-ticipate in a parent meeting. Please call the rectory to schedule your child’s Baptism.
MARRIAGE If you are recently engaged, Congratulations! Please call the rectory to set a date!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION R.E. classes are held on Saturday mornings during the school year. Please contact the rectory office for further information.
MINISTRY OF CARE Ministers of Care visit the homes of the sick, homebound or hospitalized and bring Holy Communion to them. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is administered by the parish priest upon request. Medical privacy laws necessitate the family’s notification of the Church if a patient would like to receive a visit. Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements.
Mother of Mothers Shrine Engraved Bricks are available to order to be installed in late Spring of 2020. A
4” X 8” brick is available with a gift of $200 to $500, and an 8” X 8” brick is available with a gift of $500 or more. If you are interested, please call the rectory at (708) 442-5611 or contact
via email at [email protected].
