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St. Ferdinand Church
RECTORY: 5900 WEST BARRY AVENUE
PHONE: 773/622-5900
February 2, 2003
Photo by Romuald Gluch
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MONDAY, Weekday/Blase, bp., martyr/ Ansgar, bp.
7:00 —Kay & Charles Kehoe
8:15 —Chester, Stephanie & Carey Czarnik rq. Family
7:00 —Mass in Polish
TUESDAY, Weekday
7:00 —Barbara Drexler rq. Daughter, Rosemarie Ramel
8:00 —Giuliano Neri rq. Family
WEDNESDAY, Agatha, virgin, martyr
7:00 —Special Intention rq. Family
8:00 —Special Intention for Rocco & Rose LoSasso
rq. Bob & Roseann LoSasso
THURSDAY, Paul Miki, priest & companions, martyrs
7:00 —Special Intention rq. Family
8:00 —Paul Guagliardo rq. Wife
FRIDAY, Weekday
7:00 —Mary Gruber rq. Bruno, Gabi & Eric Bragagnolo
8:00 —Margaret M. Janz rq. Phyllis Jakoby
8:00 —(Chapel) First Friday Mass in Polish
SATURDAY, Weekday
8:00 —Special Intention rq. Family
Sunday Anticipated Mass
5:00 —Rose & Mike & Chester Marzec
rq. Daughter-in-Law & Family
SUNDAY, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 —Peter S. Aloisio rq. Jeffrey P. Aloisio
7:30 —(Chapel) -z podziêkowaniem za otrzymane ³aski i
szczêœliwe rozwi¹zanie dla córki Edyty w Polsce z
proœb¹ o dalsze zdrowie dla niej, jej mê¿a i synka
Gabriela.
+Maria i Pawe³ Mikina
+Joe Gazzano
9:00 —Estelle Jamrozik
10:30 —(Chapel)People of St. Ferdinand
Confirmation Commitment Mass
10:45 —-dziêkczynna za otrzymane ³aski z proœb¹ o dalsze
Bo¿e b³og. dla Agnieszki i jej rodziny;
+Stanis³awa Ku¿d¿o³ w rocz.œm.;
+Gra¿yna Piotrowska;
+Henryk, Edward Szwab i zm. z rodz. Szwab;
+Piotr Kotowski w m-c po œm.;
+S³awomir Dobrowolski w m-c po œm.;
+Jadwiga Winiarska w 2 rocz.œm.;
+Aniela, Jan Smyl;
+Jan, Maria Karaœ
+W³adys³aw, Emilia Plaza
12:15 —(Chapel) Mass in Italian
12:30 —Edward & Clara Brixy rq. Joseph & Rita Alday
3:00 —Mass in Polish
5:00 —Julius Piecuch rq. Piecuch & Szerszen Families
6:30 —Mass in Polish
Our Blessed Lord has called
home our parishioners Virginia Bonazzi
and Margaret Leone for whom we
promise our prayers.
May they and all our other
deceased parishioners enjoy peace and
happiness in God’s Sacred Presence.
February 2, 2003
The sanctuary lamps this week are lit for:
+Alex Ladisa
+Andrew Kowalski Family
For the week of January 12, 2003 the lamps
were lit for +Gene Konopka and +Alex Ladisa.
HANDMAIDS
E. Konopka, M. Netzel
3rd publication None
2nd publication None
1st publication Grzegorz Augustyñski and Renata Jezior
Robert Szorc and Joanna Legowicz
Feast of St. Blase
Throats will be blessed
at all the Masses
on Monday, February 3rd.
7:00 a.m., 8:15 a.m. with
the school children and in
Polish at 7:00 p.m.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Forty days after
Christmas, today’s ancient
feast is an extension of the
shining days of Christ’s coming into the depths of winter.
This is the day when, for a thousand years, the Church
has blessed a year’s supply of candles. In many places, a
procession forms outside the Church. The core memory is
of Simeon and Anna’s meeting with the infant Jesus and
his parents outside the temple on the fortieth day after the
child’s birth, and the delight of going to the table of the
Lord for the Eucharist, a foretaste of our final meeting
with Christ.
For some Christians, today is known as “The
Meeting,” suggesting not only the encounter in the
Temple, but also our assembly at the Lord’s table and our
longing for the kingdom. One story suggests that the
commotion made by so many candle-bearing, hymnsinging faithful in the wintry fields of Germany on their
joyful way to Mass stirred the badger from hibernation to
examine this promise of springtime. The interrupted nap
of the groundhog is amazingly linked to the light of
Christ driving away the shadows of the world’s darkness.
This beautiful feast only rarely falls on a Sunday. What
better reason could there be for candles at dinner tonight?
— Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
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Dear Young People and Adults who care about them,
After much discussion, it is apparent that we need to
offer the opportunity for young people in our parish
community to have some experience of Teen Ministry.
Some believe the need is already being met at the high
school and through other family sources.
This is an attempt to address the issue at this particular juncture. It has been a while since the leadership of St.
Ferdinand reached out to high school age youth with the
gifts of its blessings.
Our Teen Ministry will be modest at the beginning,
but there is a hope that St.Ferdinand could provide a
consistent effort capable of fostering relationship for the
teens to our parish, and as a gateway to deeper understating and participation in our faith.
We know from experience, a recipe for success of
these kinds of programs is a broad base of adult leadership to best communicate with and serve the youth. We
will have our first “Welcome” and Open Gym on
February 9th at 3:00 p.m. for high school teens.
The day’s events will conclude shortly before 5:00
p.m. when the gym is being used for other activities. We
are in an evolving process and there will be the necessary
growing pains and changes, but through the grace of our
Lord Jesus Christ, we will have life and some fun along
the way.
If you are interested, as a “leader” or a teen, just
show up, or give me a call at 622/3022 ext 366. Your
concerns and suggestions are always welcome.
In His praise,
Joseph Kummer
Director of Religious Education
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As members of the parish faith
community, it is our responsibility to
remember both in concrete and spiritual
ways those who cannot celebrate with us
each week because they are ill. Those who
are sick in turn, remember all of us daily
in their prayers and in their sufferings. We experience many
blessings because of their remembering us. And so ... please
remember in your prayers:
Joseph Balicki
Timothy Benson
Albin Bilinski
Frank Bisceglie
Stephanie Bosco
Gabriella Bragagnolo
Alba Jennie Burroughs
Benito Cabanin
Claudio Clemente
Maureen Conroy
Bishop Edwin Conway
Anna Diks
Lillian Dziedzic
Joseph Gagliano
Fatima Gomez
Rocco Greco
Mary Hain
Judith Hodolitz
Mary Ann Johansen
Catherine Keeler
Stanley Kochniarczyk
Helen Kosirog
Tad Koziol
James Lamberti
Sam LoDolce
Netta Lohrmann
Eleanor Loscuito
Elizabeth Ann Maher
Susan Maher
Francesco Mangialardo
Mary Martin
Estelle “Toots” McGuigan
Emilia Moreno
Steven Mosinski
Dan Oliver, Jr.
Timothy Rajski
Sophie Regner
Alicia Schippits
Infant Cameron Scott
Lenore Simzyk
Estelle Stybur
Minerva Watson
Anne Wickman
Bruno Wojcik
Bulletin reminder:
All notices for the February 9th bulletin need to be in the rectory no later than 9 a.m. on Monday, February 3rd.
You may drop your bulletin notices off at the rectory in an
envelope labeled “bulletin” or you may fax them to 622-5903.
The e-mail address for bulletin notices is [email protected].
" He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else. "
- Benjamin Franklin -
Our Financial Support of St. Ferdinand Parish
Last weekend the people of St. Ferdinand Church donated $12,860.71 in the regular offertory collection. We
thank you for your ongoing support and stewardship of God’s blessings. The cold winter weather is affecting our Mass
attendance, and subsequently our offertory collection. We ask that all of our parish families be mindful of their stewardship and “make up” your weekly or monthly offertory envelopes at a subsequent Mass. This is very important to our
budget, particularly in the winter and summer when Mass attendance fluctuates significantly.
Currently we are finishing the six month financial report for the Archdiocese and we have also begun the budget
process for next year. Presently, collections are down in most parishes in the Archdiocese. It appears our collections for
the first seven months here at St. Ferdinand’s are down about 4%. This will influence our budgeting process as well as
limit what we are able to accomplish to spread the Gospel for the remainder of this year.
Your interest in the financial well-being our parish is appreciated.
Daniel P. Costigan, Business Manager
COLLECTION:
January 25-26, 2003
ENVELOPES:
LOOSE MONEY:
$8,239.00
$4,621.71
TOTAL Donated:
$12,860.71
BUDGET: GOAL$15,000
Amount Over (Under)
($2,139.29)
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SAINT FERDINAND SCHOOL BOARD
February 2, 2003
Dear Parents/Guardians/Parishioners:
In the next few weeks, Saint Ferdinand School Board will be accepting applications for membership. In
order to keep the School Board vital and functioning smoothly, new School Board candidates are needed.
Below is an overview of the School Board's responsibilities. Please take a moment to look this over and
consider becoming a Board member.
Please note that open School Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month. All are invited
to attend. The terms of the current School Board members are staggered over a three-year period thus allowing for yearly elections to fill vacancies.
The School Board is charged with the following duties and responsibilities:
1. It shall be the responsibility of the Board to develop and establish school policies which are in accordance with those of the Office of Catholic Education and which will enable the school to realize its
goals.
2. It shall be the responsibility of the Board to advise on the annual budget, and collaborate with the
Principal and Pastor in reviewing and approving the annual budget and in determining the sources of
funding for the budget.
3. It shall be the responsibility of the Board to collaborate with the Pastor in the hiring of the
Administrator.
4. It shall be the responsibility of the Board to represent the constituency in fulfilling the above obligations. Accordingly, the Board shall also be responsible for communicating with the Parish and parent
body.
5. It shall be the responsibility of the Board to promote and publicize the school, and to foster an understanding of legislative issues affecting education.
More information will be available through the church bulletin and the school newsletter in the near future.
Thank you,
Saint Ferdinand School Board Nominating Committee
Liaison — Gene Szaban
773-282-4648
ATTENTION: USHERS / MEN OF ST. FERDINAND Our next Usher/ Men’s Club meeting will be held
on Friday, February 7th, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. in Heeney or McManus Hall. Your hosts for this meeting will be Stan
Kowalkowski, Gene Kuc, Ted Kulasik, Andy Parada, Stanley Urban & Stanley Lipiñski and the rest of the crews from
7:30 a.m. Chapel, 10:45 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Mass. Please come and join us. All the men of the parish are
invited.
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Irving Park Catholic Woman’s Club
St. Ferdinand Parish School
Registrations for 2003-2004
School Year
Now Being Taken!
St. Ferdinand Parish School serves students from
preschool through grade 8.
The faith-based curriculum allows us to unite
what is being taught at home and at church
and to emphasize those values
throughout the school day.
•Religion taught each day; Mass participation once a week
•New curriculum & books in reading, science, and math
•Curriculum being revised for social studies and religion
•Cafeteria, gym, computer lab, science lab, art room, music room,
library, nurse, counselor
•Resource teachers in math and reading
•Before and after school care available
•Peer mediation program, faith partners, library aides, patrol,
student council, newspaper, yearbook, literary magazine,
sports programs, band, piano & guitar lessons
•Archdiocesan certified and State recognized
•Talented and caring teachers
•Delightful students
If you’d like to arrange a school tour,
Please call the school office: 773.622.3022
Date:
Fri, Feb. 7, 2003
Pizza Hut's
"Fundraiser" Night!
Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm St. Ferdinand Family &
School Association is participating in Pizza Hut’s
Pizza Hut
Fundraiser Night. Please preCorner of Harlem & sent this coupon when makForest Preserve Dr.
ing your purchase and Pizza
Hut will generously donate
(708) 457-0203
20% of your purchase to help
fund the many activities we
(Across from the
provide throughout the year.
Harlem/Irving Plaza)
Offer applies to both eat-in
and carry out purchases. We
look forward to seeing you
there!
The Irving Park Catholic Woman’s Club will have their
meeting on Wednesday, February 5th at 10:30 a.m. in
Canning Hall. This is a Birthday Celebraion. We will play
Robber’s Dice. Bring a wrapped prize not les than $1.00.
Winter ‘03 Dinner Dance
The Winter ‘03 Dinner Dance
will be held on
February 22, 2003 in McManus Hall.
Cocktails — 6-7 p.m.
Buffet Dinner — 7-9 p.m.
Dancing — 9 until Midnight
Cash Bar, catered buffet dinner by
Plunkett Catering
and music and Karaoke by
the “Pro DJ’s”.
Donation still only $17.50 per person. What a deal!
Seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Seating
will be eight (8) persons per table. Everyone, 21 years
and older in the St. Ferdinand community is invited.
So, talk to your friends, neighbors, relatives, and fellow
parishioners and join us for an evening of wining, dining,
dancing and singing.
Reservations will be taken from February 1, 2003 to
February 16, 2003. All reservations will be taken in the
vestibules of the Church and Chapel. Please complete the
form below and return it, along with your payment, to
the rectory or visit us in the vestibules. Any questions,
please call Mike or Sue McGovern at 773/889-8847 (after
6 p.m.)
RESERVATION FORM
Name: _______________________________________
Please Print
Address:______________________________________
______________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________
Number of Seats requested: ______________________
Donation: $17.50 per person
Money must accompany this reservation form.
Reservations will not be accepted without payment.
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M³odzie¿owa grupa Laudamus pragnie
serdecznie podziêkowaæ wszystkim ofiarodawcom, którzy czynnie odpowiedzieli na
apel o zbiórce ubrañ i zabawek dla potrzebuj¹cych na Ukrainie. Wszystkie dary
zosta³y przes³ane dla tych, którzy ich
najbardziej potrzebuj¹.
Niech Bóg wam b³ogos³awi za wyœwiadczone bliŸnim dobro!!!
February 2, 2003
Bierzmowanie w naszej parafii odbêdzie siê 6 maja
2003. W zwi¹zku z tym 8 lutego rozpoczynaj¹ siê
spotkania dla osób doros³ych, które nie przyjê³y jeszcze
sakramentu bierzmowania. Na te spotkania mo¿na siê
zapisywaæ u sr. Gracjany w biurze parafialnym
w poniedzia³ki, wtorki, œrody i pi¹tki w godz.9:00-12 i od
1:00-4:00, pod nr.tel. 773/622-5900 wew.0, lub
w niedzielê po ka¿dej polskiej Mszy œw. w Konwencie.
Podziêkowanie
Podhalanie i Mi³oœnicy Tatr przy parafii œw.
Ferdynanda dziêkuj¹ swoim sponsorom oraz
wszystkim uczestnikom zabawy
karnawa³owej.
Szczególne dziêki:
Halinie i Stanis³awowi Urbaniak, w³aœcicielom Cicero i Montrose Deli
Kto wyrobów Urbaniaków jeszcze nie skosztowa³
Radzê mu to zrobiæ nie bêdzie ¿a³owa³.
Eugeniuszowi Wiatr w³aœcicielowi kwiaciarni Kwiaty dla
Ciebie, oraz Nauki Jazdy “Polonez”
Gienek zrobi bukiet na ró¿ne okazje
I jeŸdziæ nauczy sprawnie
Kto z serca daje na tym zyskuje
Za to od Boga stokroæ otrzymuje.
OSTATKI
Polska Katolicka Szko³a im. œw. Ferdynanda
zaprasza na “Ostatki” dnia 1 marca 2003 o godz.
7:00 wieczorem w sali McManus.
Rodzice, nauczyciele, goœcie!
PrzyjdŸcie na spotkanie aby w radosnej i
tanecznej atmosferze poznaæ siê wzajemnie i
wspomóc nasz¹ szko³ê. Zabierzcie wygodne buty i
doskona³e humory a Karnawa³ 2003 zapisze siê z³otymi
zg³oskami w historii naszej szko³y.
Nie mo¿e Ciebie zabrakn¹æ!
Bilety w cenie $25 s¹ do nabycia w tyle koœcio³a. W cenê bilety wliczony jest gor¹cy obiad, kawa, ciasto i napoje
ch³odz¹ce.
Zimowa Zabawa’03
22 lutego zapraszamy na Zabawê Zimow¹
w sali McManus.
Koktajle- od 6:00-7:00 wieczorem
Obiad- od 7:00- 9:00
Tañce- od 9:00- pó³nocy.
Cena od osoby wynosi $17.50
Zapraszamy do wspólnej zabawy wszystkich, którzy ukoñczyli 21 lat.
JWszelkie pytania mo¿na kierowaæ do Mike lub Sue
McGovern pod nr.tel. 773/ 889-8847
ZABAWA SERDUSZKOWA
Klub Dobrego Pasterza serdecznie zaprasza na Zabawê
Serduszkow¹ w sobotê 8 lutego o godz. 7:30 do restauracji
Grota. Do tañca przygrywa zespó³ Venus. W programie
obiad i wiele atrakcji.
Bilety w cenie $25 s¹ do nabycia przy wyjœciu z koœcio³a.
Mo¿na dzwoniæ do p. Wacka /773/ 251-4701, p. Iwony
K onopka /773/736-9903, p. Henryka /773/889-3538
lub do p. Kazimierza /847/966-1230
Zaproszenie
Cz³onkowie ¯ywego Ró¿añca pw. MB
Czêstowskiej serdecznie zapraszaj¹ na modlitwê
Ró¿añcow¹ prowadzon¹ w niedzielê 9 stycznia,
o godz. 7:00 rano w kaplicy. Po Mszy œw.
o 7:30, w sali McManus odbêdzie siê spotkanie
po³¹czone ze œniadaniem na które równie¿ zapraszamy wszystkich chêtnych. Na spotkaniu b êdzie mo¿liwoœæ przyst¹pienia
do Kó³ka Ró¿añcowego.
Podziêkowanie
Dziêkujemy wszystkim uczestnikom, którzy przybyli na nasz
Wieczór Op³atkowy 18 stycznia 2003..
Ka¿demu, kto prze¿ywa³ z nami ten wspania³y wieczór, z
serca dziêkujemy jako, ¿e ze wszglêdu na iloœæ osób i grup
parafialnych, nie sposób wymieniæ wszystkich po kolei.
Dziêkujemy tym, którzy przyczynili siê do zorganizowania
tego Wieczoru. W szczególny sposób chcemy podziêkowaæ p.
Kazimierzowi Oleksy za przygotowanie oprawy s³ownomuzycznej, jej prowadzenie i czuwanie nad ca³oœci¹ programu. P. Wojciechowi Nowacki za wykonanie szopki,
gwiazdy betlejemskiej i kolêdowanie. P. Stanis³awowi
Kowalkowskiemu, prezesowi Podhalan i Mi³oœników Tatr
wraz ze swoj¹ kapel¹ i zespo³em œpiewaj¹cym za przepiêkne
kolêdowanie Maluœkiemu Jezusowi.
Za wasze serce, za w³o¿ony cenny czas, za dzielenie siê
swymi talentami niech Bo¿a Dziecina zawsze wam
b³ogos³awi.
Szczêœæ Bo¿e wszystkim!
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Serdecznie zapraszamy na pielgrzykê z okazji
25-LECIA PONTYFIKATU
umi³owanego OJCA ŒW. JANA PAW£A II
oraz rocznicy og³oszenia œwiêtym Ojca Pio
22 kwietnia - 1 maja 2003
Zapisów mo¿na dokonaæ telefonicznie lub osobiœcie u ks. Marka Jurzyka –
duchowego opiekuna pielgrzymki : tel: (773) 622-5900 wewn. 5
Minionej jesieni Ojciec œw. Jan Pawe³ II rozpocz¹³ 25 rok pos³ugiwania na Stolicy
Piotrowej. Wkrótce po wyborze na Stolicê Piotrow¹, Papie¿ wzorem Aposto³ów wyruszy³,
by g³osiæ Dobr¹ Nowinê wszelkiemu stworzeniu. Papieskie podró¿e i ca³a apostolska
aktywnoœæ Papie¿a ods³oni³y obraz Ojca Œw. jako cz³owieka wielkiego serca i niezrównanej
dobroci. Niezwykle donoœnie s³ychaæ by³o jego g³os wzywaj¹cy do budowania trwa³ego
pokoju w ró¿nych zak¹tkach œwiata, w tym w Ziemi Œwiêtej oraz ca³kowitego zaniechania
wojny jako sposobu rozwi¹zywania konfliktów miêdzynarodowych. Ojciec Œw. nieustannie
przypomina³ ca³emu œwiatu, ¿e ka¿dy cz³owiek posiada niezbywaln¹ godnoœæ, od poczêcia
do naturalnej œmierci, i dlatego zdecydowanie przeciwstawia³ siê aborcji, eutanazji, czy
ostatnio karze œmierci. Szacunek dla cz³owieka nakazywa³ mu upominaæ siê za ludŸmi
wykorzystywanymi, chorymi i biednymi. Wskazywa³ dobitnie, ¿e w³asnego szczêœcia nie
mo¿na budowaæ na krzywdzie innych. Ta dzia³alnoœæ zjedna³a mu wielu przyjació³, tak¿e
poœród ludzi innych wyznañ i religii oraz ludzi niewierz¹cych.
Apostolsk¹ i pokojow¹ aktywnoœæ Ojca œw. nic nie by³o w stanie przerwaæ: ani zamach na jego ¿ycie w 1981 roku,
kiedy to kula wystrzelona przez Ali Akcê niemal otar³a siê o aortê Papie¿a, ani przeciwnoœci ze strony przeciwników
Koœcio³a, ani wreszcie trudnoœci zwi¹zane z ograniczeniami wieku. Tak, Ojciec Œw. siê postarza³, przygarbi³, trudniej jest
mu mówiæ, z trudem siê porusza. Jednak¿e gdy Górale w 1997 roku w Zakopanem zaœpiewali mu „Sto lat”, ¿artowa³:
„Jeszcze ¿yjê, jeszcze ¿yjê”. Niestety, jego energiê i zaanga¿owanie apostolskie, które widaæ by³o tak wyraŸnie na jego
twarzy na pocz¹tku pos³ugiwania, nie³atwo obecnie dostrzec na zewn¹trz. Nadal jednak objawia siê ona w jego sercu,
w s³owach i w modlitwie. Pragnienie g³oszenia Ewangelii nie wypali³o siê, tak jak nie wypali³a siê – jak sam powiedzia³
- mi³oœæ do Ojczyzny.
Ka¿da wizyta Polaków, a tak¿e innych grup narodowych, stanowi dla Papie¿a ogromn¹ radoœæ. Wierni bowiem nie
tylko wyra¿aj¹ mi³oœæ do Ojca Œw., ale równie¿ ofiaruj¹ szczer¹ modlitwê za Niego i za Koœció³ Œwiêty. O tê modlitwê
Ojciec œw. wielokrotnie prosi³. Niech nie zabraknie i naszego wsparcia dla tego cz³owieka wiary, który bêd¹c„ œwiadkiem
nadziei” nosi ciê¿ary ca³ego œwiata.
Ka¿dy Katolik winien siê cieszyæ, ¿e nale¿a³ do pokolenia, które spotka³o Jana Paw³a II. Có¿ dopiero my, Polacy, czy
nie winniœmy poczytywaæ sobie za niezrównany zaszczyt, ¿e Lud Bo¿y prowadzi biskup z naszej ziemi?
TACA NIEDZIELNA
W zesz³ym tygodniu parafianie Koœcio³a œw. Ferdynanda z³o¿yli donacjê w wysokoœci $12,860.71. Dziêkujemy wam za
nieustanne wspieranie naszej parafii.
Niskie temperatury wp³ywaj¹ na frekwencjê podczas Mszy œw., a w zwi¹zku z tym na wysokoœæ ofiar. Zwracamy siê
z proœb¹ aby wszystkie rodziny naszej parafii pamiêta³y o cotygodniowej, lub comiêsiecznej donacji na rzecz koœcio³a. Jest to bardzo
wa¿ne dla naszego bud¿etu, zw³aszcza w czasie zimowym i letnim, kiedy to liczba uczêszczajacych na Msze œw. znacznie siê
obni¿a.
Obecnie koñczymy nasze pó³roczne finansowe sprawozdanie dla Archidiecezji i rozpoczynamy pracê nad bud¿etem na
nastêpne pó³rocze. Trzeba przyznaæ, ze wysokoœæ tacy niedzielnej spad³a w wiêkszoœci parafii na terenie Archidiecezji. Równie¿
w naszej parafii w ostatnich siedmiu miesi¹cach mo¿na zauwa¿yæ te tendencje (sk³adka spad³a o 4%). Bêdzie to mia³o wp³yw na
nasz bud¿et i mo¿e ograniczyæ dzie³a ewangelizacyjne do koñca tego roku.
Szczerze doceniamy wasz wk³ad na rzecz parafii.
Daniel P. Costigan, Menad¿er Parafii
SK£ADKA
25-26 Styczeñ
W KOPERTKACH
$8,239.00
W GOTÓWCE
$4,621.71
CA£OŒÆ
$12,860.71
BUD¯ET: CEL$15,000
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Presentation of the Lord
February 2, 2003
the week at st. ferdinand parish
February 3-9, 2003
MONDAY
•Before & After School Care —6:30-7:40 a.m. & 1:30-5:30
p.m., McManus and Canning Halls
•Troop # 51 — 7-9:30 p.m., Convent #s 1, 2 & 3
•Polish School Theater Group — McManus Hall
TUESDAY
•Before & After School Care —6:30-7:40 a.m. & 1:30-5:30
p.m., McManus and Canning Halls
•Cooking Class — 2:30-3:30 p.m., Heeney Hall, Parish Kitchen
•Serduszka (Little Hearts Choir) — 6:30-8:30 p.m., Convent #s 2
&3
•Confirmandi & Sponsor Retreat — 7:17 p.m., Chapel
WEDNESDAY
•Before & After School Care —6:30-7:40 a.m. & 1:30-5:30
p.m., McManus and Canning Halls
•Craft Ladies — 9 a.m. - Noon, Rectory Basement
•Irving Park Catholic Woman’s Club — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Canning
Hall & Parish Kitchen
•Jr. Legion of Mary — 2:30-4 p.m., Convent # 2
•Webelos # 3051 — 6-9 p.m. Convent #s 1, 2 & 3
•Kropeczki (Little Dots) — 6-8 p.m., Music Room
•Polish Adult Choir — 7:15 p.m., Chapel
•Baptism Preparation Class — 7:30 p.m., Rectory
•Fijat — 7:30-9:30 p.m., Church
THURSDAY
•Before & After School Care —6:30-7:40 a.m. & 1:30-5:30
p.m., McManus and Canning Halls
•8th Grade Graduation Pictures
•Girl Scout Troops 188, 1883 & 1733 — 5:30-9 p.m., Convent
#s 1, 2 & 3
•Legion of Mary — 7-9 p.m., convent
•Polish School Theater Group — Chapel
•Polish School Board — Convent # 4
•Laudamus — 8-11 p.m, Chapel
FIRST FRIDAY
•Before & After School Care —6:30-7:40 a.m. & 1:30-5:30
p.m., McManus and Canning Halls
•Polish Confession — 6-8 p.m., Chapel
•First Friday Mass in Polish — 8 p.m., Chapel
•CRHP Retreat Set-Up — McManus, Canning, Heeney Halls &
Parish Kitchen
SATURDAY
•Men’s CRHP Retreat — McManus, Canning, Heeney Halls &
Parish Kitchen
•Confession — 8:45-9:30 a.m., Church
•Legion of Mary 9-11 a.m., Convent # 2
•Polish Saturday School — 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., School
•Polish Adult English Class —9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Music Room
•Market Day Pick-Up — 10-11 a.m., School Cafeteria
SUNDAY
•Men’s CRHP Retreat — McManus, Canning, Heeney Halls &
Parish Kitchen
•Highlanders — 8:30-9:30 a.m. Convent # 3
•Polish Rosary Group — 8:30-10 a.m., McManus Hall
•Kropeczki (Little Dots)/Serduszka (Little Hearts) — 9:15-10:30
a.m., Convent #s 1 & 2
•Chapel Choir Practice — 9:15 a.m., Music Room
•English Baptism — 1:45 p.m., Church
•Christ Renews His Parish-Men— 6-10 p.m., Convent # 4
•Laudamus — 7 p.m. Convent # 1; 7:30 p.m., Church
our neighbors want you to know . . .
•Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Jack Shea’s Gospel Food
for Hungry People featuring Gospel readings for Lent.
Monday, February 3rd, 2003 at the Multipurpose Room in the
Simpson Center, Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus. CoffeeMuffins available at 9 a.m., Talk from 9:30-3:30 p.m.
Questions, please call Cathy O’Sullivan at 773/508-2320.
•More that just the Battle of Belmont. Every Shamrock alum
knows that the “Battle of Belmont” is one of the most intense
basketball games of the year. Featuring area and conference
rivals St. Patrick and Holy Cross, the game has become a
highlighted date on both team’s schedules. This year’s game is
set for February 7 at St. Patrick, and promises to be a good
one, with the teams sitting in first and second in the conference.
To add to the atmosphere, the alumni office at St. Patrick is
sponsoring an Alumni Homecoming for the game. Tickets to
the homecoming festivities cost $20 and include entrance to
the game and a post game party. Proceeds raised for the event
will benefit the Max Kurland Scholarship Fund. For information or to RSVP, contact Tom Meilinger at (773) 205-3770.
•Are you getting your full tax credit? If your household earns
less than $35,000 annually, you could be eligible for “The Tax
Assistance Program - It Adds Up.” Endorsed by Catholic
Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, the program is
staffed by volunteer professionals to offer free, confidential
tax preparation services to lower-income families and individuals who need assistance in today’s complicated economy. The
program provides assurance that the person filing receives all
of the tax provisions to which they are entitled, such as
Childcare Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit. For more
information, filing locations, dates and times, telephone
312/409-1555.
•A Quiz. Do you remember what you gave your spouse last
Valentine’s Day? Why not do something special and give each
other the gift of a satisfying and intimate relationship? The
next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends will be held
February 14-16, March 14-16 or April 11-13. For reservations
or information, please call Joe and Anita at 1-800-442-3554 or
consult our website at www.wwmechicago-gary.org.
February 2, 2003
Presentation of the Lord
Page Nine
PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
by Paul Turner
The Presentation of the Lord pulls many favorite
mementos from the Catholic cupboard: candles,
blessings, Christmas, and church. The Mass of
February 2 begins with a blessing of lighted candles held by the faithful, who glow with the memory of the birth of Jesus.
The origins of the feast lie in ancient Jewish custom. On
the 40th day after childbirth, parents brought the infant to
the Temple to present it to the Lord and to purify the
mother. St. Luke tells us that Joseph and Mary sacrificed
two birds for the occasion after the birth of Jesus. Count
up 40 days after Christmas and you'll come to February 2.
Until the 1960s, we used to call this day "The Purification
of Mary." The title changed for several reasons. We no
longer believe that women who give birth need purification, and the true significance of the feast concerns Jesus
coming to the Temple. He is the Promised One, whose
light will shine, beaming rays of hope to all the world.
Also on the old calendar, this feast closed the Christmas
season. Now we end the Christmas season with the
Baptism of the Lord. So, even though the date for the
Presentation still depends on Christmas, it has become a
feast of Ordinary Time. Since it is a feast of the
Lord, it takes precedence even when it falls on
Sunday.
The candles you hold for the blessing may come
from your parish, or you may bring your own
from home. If you like to use blessed candles for
household prayer throughout the year, here is your chance
to get them. On the day following this feast, our calendar
permits the option of commemorating St. Blase, a bishop
and martyr of the early church. Legend has it that he once
freed a child from choking, and while imprisoned under
persecution he received light from friends who visited his
cell with candles. Our church still uses candles from the
Presentation of the Lord in the blessing of the faithful's
throats on St. Blase's Day. Blessed candles in our churches
and homes signify the living presence of Christ in our
community. With Christ as our light we warm a lost and
wintry world.
Paul Turner, pastor of St. John Regis Parish in Kansas City, MO,
holds a doctorate in sacramental theology from Sant' Anselmo
University in Rome. His e-mail address is [email protected].
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St. Ferdinand Parish
Support Staff
Mrs. Aneta Koæma, Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Wendy L. Braunsdorf, Communications Coordinator
Mrs. Lu Caravette, Sr. Gracjana Ziêba, Receptionist/Secretary
Robert Diaz, Ricky Salgado, Evening Receptionist
Liturgical:
Mr. Andrew Warzocha, Director of Music and Liturgy
Mrs. Betty Hotcaveg, Lector Coordinator
Deacon Irv Hotcaveg, Coordinator of
Eucharistic Ministers & Ministers of Care
Ms. Jane Lohrmann, Scheduler of Ministers of Care
to the Homebound
Parish Council
Ralph Barnhart - President, Mary Bucaro, Terri Calcitrai,
Sophie Kass, Ken Presslak, Andrew Warzocha.
Rev. David J. Cortesi and Daniel P. Costigan, ex officio.
Parish Organizations
Boy Scout - Coordinator: Mr. Claudio Clemente
Christ Renews His Parish: Lay Director: Mr. Ronald Pasko
Friendship Club - President: Mrs. Rosalie Anastos
Girl Scout - Coordinator: Mrs. Joyce McGinniss
Knights of Columbus - Tonti Council:
Tony Mangiaracina, past Grand Knight
Kropeczki - Sr. Catherine
Ladies of St. Anne - President: Mrs. Violet DelVecchio
Laudamus - Mr. Jaros³aw Buranicz
Legion of Mary - Presidents: Mr. Justo Evangelista
Mrs. Fely Mesina
Legion of Mary, Juniors - President: Emma Camara
Irving Park Catholic Woman’s Club - Mrs. Dolores Schoewe
Market Day - Coordinator: Mrs. Tammy Sammarco
Polish Club of the Good Shepherd - President: Mr. Waclaw Leszczyñski
Polish Saturday School - Director: Mrs. Lucyna Olszewska
Polish School Board - Chairman: Mr. Stanis³aw Urban
Rosary Group - Mr. Wac³aw Wileczek
Serduszka - Music Teacher - Miss Iwona Raszyk
St. Ferdinand Athletic Board - Director: Mr. Len Bertolini
St. Ferdinand Family & School Association - President:
Mrs. Maureen Sobie
St. Ferdinand Parish Council - President: Mr. Ralph Barnhart
St. Ferdinand Polish Highlanders Club - President:
Mr. Stan Kowalkowski
St. Ferdinand School Board - Chairperson: Mrs. Mary Ann Barnhart
St. Vincent DePaul Society - President: Mr. Ralph Barnhart
Ushers Club - President: Mr. Mike Bisceglie
St. Ferdinand Church
5900 West Barry Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634-5128
St. Ferdinand Parish
Rev. David J. Cortesi, Pastor
Rev. Walter Juszczak, C.ss.R., Associate Pastor
Rev. William M. Holbrook, Associate Pastor
Rev. Marek Jurzyk, Associate Pastor
Rev. S³awomir Koz³owski, Associate Pastor
Rev. Joseph Kromenaker, Resident
Rev. Joseph Varkey, Resident
Irwin Hotcaveg, Deacon
Ronald Weiner, Deacon
SUNDAY MASSES:
CHURCH:
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday:
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m
10:45 a.m. (Polish),
12:30 p.m.,
3:00 p.m. (Polish)
5:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. (Polish)
CHAPEL:
7:30 a.m. (Polish), 10:30 a.m., and 12:15 p.m. (Italian).
RECONCILIATION:
Saturday: 8:45-9:30 a.m. or by appointment in the
rectory. Sobota: 6:30 wieczorem.
St. Ferdinand School - 773/622-3022
Mr. Jerome R. Molitor, Principal
Christian OutReach (COR) - 773/622-9732
Mrs. Lu Caravette, Director
Religious Education Office - 773/622-3022 ext. 366
Mr. Joseph Kummer, D.R.E.
Missionary Sisters of Christ the King - 773/889-7979
Sr. Katarzyna Zaremba, Superior
Business Manager - 773/622-5900 ext. 3
Mr. Daniel P. Costigan
To register please come to the rectory during
business hours:
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Baptism of children is celebrated at 1:45 p.m. in English
on the second and fourth Sundays of the month, and in
Polish on the first and third Sundays of the month.
To register, please call the rectory.
Pre-Baptism class is required for baptism of the first child.
The class in English is held on the first Wednesday of each
month at 7:30 p.m. in the rectory, and in Polish on the
Tuesday before the first Sunday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in
Church. Please call the rectory to reserve a place in the
class.
Marriages must be arranged at least four months prior to
the ceremony. Please call the rectory.