SS.

Cyril & Methodius Parish

608 Sobieski Street, Lemont, Illinois 60439

Parish Staff
Pastor
Rev. Lawrence Lisowski

Pastoral Ministry
Rev. Marcin Szczypula Associate Pastor Deacon Michael Ciciura Deacon Norbert Lesnieski

Education
Mrs. Shirley Tkachuk Parish School Principal Mrs. Trish Nickleski Sacramental Prep
Religious Education Coordinator

May 20, 2012 The Ascension of the Lord

Kim Zajec Religious Education Secretary

Liturgy Coordinator
Marietta Vargo

Music Ministry
Miroslawa Sojka-Topor Music Director

Youth Ministry
Michael Lundberg

Administration
Denise Duda Business Manager Lynn Bailey Assistant Business Manager Alicja Szczepanik Unity Coordinator Monika Bochenek Beth Rachwalski Peggy Sniegowski Ann Zajec Parish Secretaries Cheryle Long Debbie Grand Evening Receptionists Dennis Sepessy Facility Manager Kay Manning Bulletin Editor

Our Parish Mission Statement

We are a family of faith, entrusted with the gospel message of Jesus Christ. Rooted in a rich tradition of worship, service and prayer, we foster the unity and faith of this community. Enlivened by the Spirit, we share our gifts, talents and resources to bring about the Kingdom of God.

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Welcome to SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish

The Parish Staff of St. Cyrils welcomes all to our historic parish that has carried on the mission of Jesus since 1884.

Parish Information Rectory:

608 Sobieski Street, Lemont, IL Denise Duda, Business Manager (630) 257-2776; (630) 257-9372 Fax [email protected] website: www.stcyril.org 607 Sobieski Street, Lemont, IL Shirley Tkachuk, Principal (630) 257-6488; [email protected] Trish Nickleski D.R.E. (630) 257-9314; [email protected]

Minister of Music: Mira Sojka-Topor [email protected] (630) 257-0100 Liturgy Marietta Vargo, [email protected] Coordinator: (630) 257-5806 Youth Minister: Michael Lundberg [email protected] (630) 257-2414 Dr. Jolanta Tatara, Principal www.polschool.com (630) 669-9058 Peggy Sniegowski (630) 257-2776 [email protected] Carol Mierendorf (630) 257-2776 Nancy Kosek, President 2011/2012 [email protected] [email protected]

School:

Polish School:

Religious Education:

Secretary: Minister of Care: Parish Council: Bulletin:

Helping Hands:

Mass Schedule:
Saturday: Sunday: 7:00 AM & 5:30 PM 7:00, 8:30 (Polish), 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM (Polish) 5:00 PM (St. Patricks - English)

New Parishioners:
Please fill out the registration forms on the welcoming table in the back of Church and place them in the registration box. A member of the welcoming committee will contact each new parishioner.

Special Masses:
Weekdays: Tuesday PM: First Friday: 7:00 AM 8:00 PM Polish 7:00, 9:00 AM (Fall) & 7:00 PM (Polish)

Baptisms:
Parents need to be registered, active parishioners prior to arranging a Baptism at St. Cyrils. If this is a firstborn child, the parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptismal Preparation Class. Both sponsors should be adults and one an active, practicing Catholic.

Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: 4:30 - 5:00 PM First Fridays: 5:00 - 6:30 PM Also available by appointment.

Marriage:
The bride or groom must be a registered, active parishioner of SS. Cyril & Methodius for a minimum of six months before scheduling a wedding date. Arrangements are to be made with the priest at least six months before the wedding. A Marriage Preparation Program is a requirement of the Archdiocese. To schedule a wedding, please contact the rectory office. Due to renovations to the interior of our church, wedding reservations during the months of June, July, and August of 2012 are not being scheduled at St. Cyrils. Our priests and staff are working closely with our neighboring parishes, St. Alphonsus and St. Patrick, to accommodate our parishioners. For more information and assistance, please call the rectory.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick:

Following the Monday morning 7:00 AM Mass.

Rectory Office Hours: Each weekday the Rectory

will be closed between the hours of 12 PM-1 PM. Monday through Wednesday Thursday, Friday Saturday Sunday 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Closed

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All of Us - #547
Fr. Larry
Welcome Alicja We welcome Alicja Szczepanik, who will serve as our new part-time Parish Unity Coordinator. (She replaces Maggie Starzec, who was able to attain a fulltime position of employment outside of our parish.) Alicja's main responsibility will be to help foster the communication within our bilingual parish by her ability to translate and share information from one language into another. She brings to her position experience in teaching Polish and English, and strong organizational skills. She is very enthusiastic and excited about helping to foster the various relationships within our parish. She will be a great support and resource to our Pastoral Staff and to those who minister in our parish. Welcome Alicja. Looking for Some Movers and Shakers As I mentioned in my bulletin column last weekend, all of our Masses, devotions and services will be moved into the gym for the summer months due to the construction and painting that will soon occur in our church. Starting June 4th, and going to the first week in August, the gym will be our main place of worship. In the long run, this will save us time and money. As we prepare to make the transition across the street, we are in need of adult volunteers who can help move various liturgical items and supplies to the gym, like vestments, books, chalices, candles, wine, hosts, tables and chairs. There wont be anything too heavy to carry. The date for the move is Monday, June 4th at 7:00 PM. If we get a lot of helping hands, we should be done in an hour. Please call the rectory to let us know if you can help. Whatever you can do will be greatly appreciated. Again, our staff is looking at many details to make the Fr. Gilewski Center a reverent place to worship for the short time that we will be praying there in that space. Why Don't You Come Over? About every other month, Fr. Marcin and I host a "Unity Dinner" at the rectory for about eight to ten parishioners. It is a simple way for us to get to know people that we often see at church, but never have the

time to fully get to know. Also it is a great opportunity for parishioners to get to know other parishioners that they see in church. There is only one requirement to attend the dinner. All you have to do is come to dinner and be willing to enjoy the fellowship of other parishioners. You don't have to cook. You don't have to serve the meal or clean the dishes. All you have to do is come and have a nice time. The next Unity Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, June 10th at 7:00 PM. Please make a reservation by calling the rectory office. Call soon. The table fills up quickly. Hes Home! Fr. Marcin flew to Poland on Thursday to visit his parents. I could tell that he was very excited this year to celebrate Mother's Day with his mom, which is celebrated in Poland on May 26th. Fr. Marcin has not been able to be with her on Mothers Day for the past nine years. I am sure his folks are glad to have their son home for some quality time. He will probably catch up on his sleep, if his parents let him. Seeing Nothing But Red Next Sunday is one of the greatest days on the Church calendar. We celebrate the feast of Pentecost, which marks 50 days after Easter, as well as the birthday of the Church. It is the culmination of the Easter season. We pray that the Lord will continue to pour out upon His church the gifts of the Spirit. It is the Holy Spirit that will guide us to all truth and strengthen us to bear witness to Jesus' gifts of peace and reconciliation. Dress in red next weekend when you come to church! Red is the traditional liturgical color associated with Pentecost and the Holy Spirit. Imagine a field of red, just like the United Center when the Bulls are playing at home, filling the space of our church. It would be a great reminder of the fire of the Holy Spirit, alive and present in the midst of our faith community. For What its Worth I saw a sign in front of a church the other day when I was driving. The message got my attention and made me think. It read, "Give to God what is right, not what is left." Its an interesting perspective.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

By: Trish Nickleski, C.R.E.
Religious Education Registration Information for the 2012/2013 school year: Families already enrolled in the Religious Education Program have until June 15th to register before their tuition increases. Any new families wishing to register for Religious Education classes can do so after June 15th. Registration materials can be found in the back of church after June 15th or you can call the Religious Education Office with your name and address or e-mail [email protected] and I will mail registration materials to you. For your information the following are requirements for the religious education program: 1. You must be a registered supporting parishioner to have a child in the religious education program. If you are not currently a registered parishioner and are planning on enrolling a student for the Fall please take care of registering for the parish now so it does not hold up your registration. 2. In order for your child to make their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in second grade they must complete first grade. 3. In order for your child to make their Confirmation in 8th grade they must complete grades 3 7. 4. If you are transferring from another religious education program I must have a transfer form from your old parish stating what grades your child has completed. 5. Everest Academy, Noonan Academy, Kingswood Academy, home schooled students and anyone else who attend a non-archdiocesan school who wish to make their First Holy Communion or Confirmation at St. Cyrils are required to register for the Religious Education Program for the second and eighth grade years. If you are a new family and you have any questions please feel free to call my office at 630-257-9314.

Dear Parents, First Tee Golf at SS. Cyril & Methodius School Thanks to Cog Hill and Mr. Nick Mokelke, our students are learning about golf through the First Tee program. The focus of this program is to establish an interest in golf through physical education classes, along with teaching character development. Recently Katherine Jemsek and Nick visited our school to watch the program in action! Mrs. S. Tkachuk, Principal

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Thank You to the 674 families who have supported our campaign with their pledge.
Those choosing to be acknowledged will be listed in our bulletin.

Floor plan of scaffolding to be erected June 4th for the interior restoration of our Church this summer.

Our Faith, Our Gift, Our Home Capital Campaign Goal $1,000,000 Pledged $770,840

Our Faith, Our Gift, Our Home Capital Campaign Parish Pledge Confirmation
I/We wish to pledge a gift of: Total Amount of Gift or Pledge Amount enclosed Balance by May 2013
Method of Payment: Public Acknowledgment:

$ __________________ $ __________________ $ __________________

Frequency of Payments:

Single payment Installment payments

Check

Electronic Fund Transfer

I/We wish to be acknowledged

I/We wish to remain anonymous

Name(s) __________________________________________________

Parishioner Envelope #: _________________

Address _______________________________________________ City ______________________________________ State _________ Zip _______________

EFT Authorization: Name of Bank _______________________________ (9) Digit Routing Number: Name(s) on Account: ________________________________ Account Number: ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Type: Checking Savings

Phone _____________________

Email ____________________________

Signature _______________________________________________________________________________________________

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Baptisms April 22nd to May 6, 2012

MACKENZIE KATHLEEN WILMS, daughter of Jeff and Robyn (Bechler) Wilms DRAKE ALAN SCHMITT, son of David and Lauren (Black) Schmitt AUGUST WESLEY BAKOWSKI, son of Martin and Iwona (Pasienska) Bakowski ROSE KATHERYN BRUIN, daughter of Sean and Tracee (Reidy) Bruin OLIVIA JADE GLOMP, daughter of Samuel and Lena Glomp (Ghantous) LILLIAN ROSE BARNETT, daughter fo Christopher and Lori Barnett (Chmielewski) LOGAN MACIEK FLASZA, son of Krzysztof and Melissa Flasza (Hammock) OLIVIA PATRICIA TOMKIEWICZ, daughter of Anthony and Jennifer Tomkiewicz (Boesch)

Giana Marie Kopinski, Baptised April 22, 2012

Religious Education Volunteers Needed The Religious Education Program is in need of volunteers for the 2012/2013 school year. Catechists need to be 18 years old and catechist aides must be in high school. All adult volunteers must go through a background check and attend the Protecting Gods Children Workshop over the summer. The following positions are open: Sunday Session: 8:45 until 10:15 am Catechist Aide for 8th grade* Monday Session: 5:30 until 7:00 pm Catechist for 3rd grade Catechist Aide for 6th and 8th grades* Crossing Guard Wednesday Session: 5:30 until 7:00 pm Catechist for 2nd grade Catechist Aide for 6th and 8th grades* *Adult only for 8th grade Catechist or Aide If you are interested in sharing your faith please give Trish a call at (630) 257-9314. No experience is necessary. Training for Catechists is available through the Archdiocese of Chicago. All catechists are given a stepby-step teachers manual and each class has a maximum of 20 students with a teachers aide. Catechist aides will have a training session before classes start. Olivia Patricia Tomkiewicz, Baptised May 6, 2012

Making the Move!

As we prepare to make the transition across the street for summer Masses in the gym, we are in need of adult volunteers who can help move various liturgical items and supplies to the gym, like vestments, books, chalices, candles, wine, hosts, tables and chairs. There wont be anything too heavy to carry. Monday, June 4th, 2012, 7 PM Please call the rectory if youre able to help (630) 257-2776. We appreciate your time and effort.

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May, 2012 Dear Parishioners, For more than 125 years SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish School has been a vital ministry for our parish. Many talented individuals have shared their talents teaching our young people to live and carry on the faith while also providing them with an outstanding education. The students who graduate from our school are well prepared and experience success in the various high schools they choose to attend. Parent organizations have worked hard to raise the funds needed to help our budget and provide our students with the different tools necessary for successful learning. Parents have also graciously volunteered countless hours to help provide activities for the students to enjoy outside the academic pursuits of the classroom. The parish has been extremely supportive both financially and spiritually. SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish School is indeed a wonderful asset for the entire community. To help insure the continued success of our school, we decided last year to transition from an Advisory School Board into a Board of Specified Jurisdiction (BSJ). This type of Board acts in the specified areas of Development, Marketing/Recruitment, Planning and Fiscal Oversight. Membership is diverse, selected for specific skill sets, from the parish, alumni, parents of current and former students, and the business community to staff various committees. It is established consistent with the policies, procedures, guidelines, regulations, and best practices promulgated by the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Office of Catholic Schools. Our goal was for the BSJ structure to be in place at the beginning of this current school year. We are proud to say this goal was successfully achieved. The Executive Committee, chaired by Randy Zezulka, has laid the groundwork in the development of several subcommittees which are working to address different identified needs within the school. But as we reach the end of the year it means the time has come for some of our members to step down. We thank them for their help and commitment to our school through their dedication to the Board. Membership on the BSJ is not determined through an election; rather, an individual is appointed by the pastor, in collaboration with a selection committee, for a specified term based on a certain skill set and expertise. Any parishioners interested in the continued success of our school are invited to consider becoming a member of the BSJ. If you are interested in joining, please fill out the form found at the bottom of this letter. A current member will contact you with more information. The continued success of our school is a goal we are committed to achieve. Sincerely,

Rev. Lawrence Lisowski Pastor

Mrs. Shirley Tkachuk Principal

I am interested in helping SS. Cyril & Methodius School by becoming a member of the Board of Specified Jurisdiction. Please contact me with more information. Return the bottom portion to the school office or rectory by May 31st, 2012. Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _______________________________ Best time to contact: ____________________________

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We invite all ladies and gentlemen of our Parish and their friends and relatives to the

9th Annual SS. Cyril & Methodius Golf Outing This Friday, May 25, 2012
Woodbine Golf Course, 14240 W. 151st St., Homer Glen 7:00 AM Registration, Coffee and Doughnuts 8:00 AM Shotgun Start, Scramble Format
$120 per golfer includes green fee, cart, lunch at the turn, prizes, contests, raffles and lunch buffet with two hour open bar after golf. Start planning your foursome now or let us plan a foursome for you.

Final Day to register is Today!!!

For hole sponsorship, prize donations, volunteering or for more information, email Kathy Moustis at [email protected] or call (630) 817-3911

Proceeds from this event go directly to the School Tuition Assistance Program
Registration Form _____________________________________________ Name _____________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________ Phone _____________________________________________ Email Foursome will consist of: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________

Return form with check to the rectory office by mail or in person, ASAP. Please make checks payable to SSCM Parish

I would like to sponsor a hole. Check for $125 enclosed. I would like to make a cash donation. Check enclosed. I would like to make a prize donation.

Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your generosity.

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Congratulations to:

Congratulations to:

Suzanne Ermel & Patrick Eckhart Married Saturday, May 12, 2012

Julie Zintak & Jack Capra Married Saturday, May 12, 2012

Walk of Love - Build a Lasting Memory - Tribute Brick Reservations

SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish has a unique location on our historical and sacred parish grounds to remember those we love with the Walk of Love pathway leading to the entrance of our Church. You can inscribe names on paving bricks that will serve as a permanent message of thanksgiving and love. Reservation form and check may be mailed or dropped in the collection basket. Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________ Home Phone ______________________________ State ___________ Daytime phone Zip ____________

____________________

Please reserve a 4 x 8 tribute brick for $200. I have enclosed a check payable to SS. Cyril & Methodius. I understand that the inscription on the tribute brick will read exactly as printed in the grid below. Inscription has a limit of 3 lines and 13 characters per line, including spaces.

Please note that bricks will be located randomly; we cannot request nor determine where any individual brick will be placed.

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Margaret Frass Margie Dorothy Wesolowski Kathy Moran Margaret Finnegan Anna Van Orden Anna Zoltek Lebrenda Case Clara Povalish Frank Polli Florence Kazich Sandi Merlo Joseph Perry Delores Bromberek Eleanor Povalish Genevieve Barbagallo Delores Beltrami -Lucchini Marion Galante Nick Hernandez Stella Troc Rose Miller Jozef Kopinski Regina Madeja Victor Splitt Jim Bailey Marianne Danko Art Danko Pat Salerno Mrs. Hindo Lydia Assensi John LaSota Alexandria Stojanov Gerry Pytlewski Mari Cleary Maria Bobowski Micaela Martinez Susan Baley Joel Falco Kimberly Yanowsky Jim Christmann Don Barcza Edmund Povalish Patrick Nickols Joanne Novak Louie Novak John E. Rutkowski Dan Mulligan Karen Luebs Linda Palmer Rose Kureja Judy Jaskoviak Dennis Lucheon James Lapansky Samuel Pavolino Vivian Hinson William Stenz Bob Smith Samuel Pavolino Valentine Slachetka Dr. Edward Matuga Sr. Joan-Marie Kryszak Ed Blazonczyk Carol Krajewski Mary Ann Wojnowski

May 20, 2012

The following is a translation of Fr. Larrys column #546, May 13, 2012, referring to celebrating Mass in the gym over the summer:

Lucille Handorf Stanley Chrzanowsky Angie Knopinski Nathan S. McKenna Lottie Bylina James McNamara James Hanley Lillian Kuzak Kim Bromberek Lynn Porter Janet LaSota Eleanor Twardowski Betty Bolino Milda Praninskas Lucy Lejeaunesse Anne Orlowski Stephanie Langheld Sam Caruso Cheryl Povalish Dale Chappell Dolores Langheld Virginia Kozlowski Allen Govic Nancy Hoinacki Richard Cieski Deana Gozder Katherine Boyle Marie Kasl

Oszcz dzanie czasu i pieni dzy

W ostatnim czasie byo du o planowania i przygotowa do remontu wn trza naszego ko cioa. Ju niedugo, 4 stycznia po poudniu, zaraz po Mszy wi tej na zakonczenie roku szkolnego, b d rozstawiane rusztowania poprzez cay ko ci od przodu a do tyu. Z powodu wielu problemw i niebezpiecze stwa zwi zanego z tak wielkim projektem, zdajemy sobie sprawe e rozwa nym i m drym rozwi zaniem b dzie odprawianie Mszy wi tych na sali gimnastycznej po drugiej stronie ulicy ko cioa, podczas gdy szkoa b dzie zamkni ta na okres wakacji. Podczas gdy ko ci b dzie zamkni ty, zaoszcz dzimy czas i pieni dze. Na sali gimnastycznej nie b dziemy musieli przejmowa si zapachem farby, kurzem, czy te innymi rozproszeniami ktre przeszkadzay by nam w odprawianiu Mszy wi tej kiedy w koo nas odbywa si odbudowa ko cioa. Byby to tylko zawrt gowy. Nasi pracownicy i wolontariusze zrobi wszystko co w ich mocy aby sala gimnastyczna przemienia si w przyzwoite i pene czci miejsce do modlitwy. Zwrcimy uwag na jak najwi cej szczegw Liturgii aby cie czuli sens modlitwy tak samo jak w naszym wi tym miejscu. Wszyscy b dziemy musieli si przystosowa na te dziewi tygodni. Prosz was wszystkich o cierpliwo . To tylko dziewi tygodni. Jako parafialna rodzina, jeste my w tym wszyscy razem. Do ko cioa powrcimy w rodku sierpnia. Do tego czasu, wi cej ni poowa ko cioa b dzie ju pomalowana. Przez dziewi tygodni remontu, nasze ranne Msze w tygodniu, chrzty, spowiedzi i tygodniowe nowenny rwnie b d odprawione na sali gimnastycznej imienia Ksi dza Gilewskiego po drugiej stronie ulicy. Zdaj sobie spraw z tego e jest kilku , i mam nadziej tylko kilku parafian ktrzy od razu zechc pj na Msz do innej parafii zamiast modli si po drugiej stronie ulicy. Prosz ich aby przynajmniej sprbowali przyj raz na nasz Msz zanim zdecyduj si pj gdzie indziej. Mog by mile zaskoczeni. Rwnie , rozmawiaem o naszej sytuacji z Ksi dzem Kurt Boras, proboszczem parafii wi tego Patryka i Ksi dzem Brian Ardagh, proboszczem parafii wi tego Alfonsa, i oboje askawie zgodzili si kontynuowa przekazywanie kopertek ze skadkami zaadresowanymi do naszej parafii w poniedziaki rano. Wi c je eli zdecydujecie si pj do innej parafii na okres remontu i u yjecie kopertki z naszej parafii, zostan one przekazane z powrotem na plebanie i wasze darowizny b d odpowiednio odnotowane. Rwnie , jak ju wspomniaem w jednym w biuletynw w marcu, obraz Matki Bo ej Nieustaj cej Pomocy, ktry obecnie znajduje si w pokoju go cinnym, zostanie przeniesiony na cian przed wej ciem do nowych konfesjonaw. Miejsce gdzie ten obraz b dzie si znajdowa na cianie, jest teraz oznaczony niebiesk ta m . Najlepszym wyj ciem byo poczekanie do czerwca z przeniesieniem obrazu, kiedy to malarze i kontraktorzy zaczn pracowa nad odnowieniem wn trza ko cioa. Ks. Larry

To add a name or have someone visit you in the hospital or in your home, please call us at (630) 257-2776.

Unity Dinner Invitation You are cordially invited to attend our next Unity Dinner with Fr. Larry, Fr. Marcin and other parishioners on Sunday, June 10th, 7:00 PM R.S.V.P. to Peggy (630) 257-2776.

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Wtorek, 22 Maj
Wieczr modlitw do Matki Bo ej Cz stochowskiej..7:00pm

Niedziela, 27 Maj
Msza w..8:30am.1:30 pm
OSOBY MWI CE PO POLSKU ODWIEDZ CHORYCH W ICH DOMACH LUB W SZPITALU I PRZYNIOS KOMUNI W. WI CEJ INFORMACJI U TERESY KADELAK 630-257-3611.

" Dzi dzi kowaem Bogu za to ze Wasi przodkowie na Giewoncie wznie li krzy . Ten krzy patrzy na caa Polsk , od Tatr do Batyku. I ten krzy mwi Polsce: sursum corda - w gr serca!" (Jan Pawe II - Zakopane - 6 czerwca 1997 r.)

20- WNIEBOWST PIENIE PA SKIE 22- RYTA, wdowa.Ur.si jako wymodlona przez rodzicw jedynaczka. Na chrzcie otrzymaa imi Magorzata. Od dzieci stwa pragnea po wi ci si Bogu, ale rodzice postanowili wyda j za m . Nie byo to szcz liwe ma e stwo, gdy m , porywczy i brutalny, nie stwarza miej atmosfery rodzinnej. Magorzata znosia swj los z wielk cierpliwo ci , po wi caj c si wychowaniu dwch synwPo15 latach ycia ma e skiego m pad ofiar vendetty-zemsty rodowej. Synowie zgodnie z obyczajem postanowili zem ci si na mordercy ojca. Matka nie bya w stanie przekona ich o niesuszno ci takiego postanowienia. Prosia Boga, aby raczej zabra synw za wiata, ni by mieli splami si popenieniem zbrodni. Obydwaj zmarli podczas epidemii. Utraciwszy ca rodzin Magorzata wst pia do zakonu sistr augustianek.Speniaa tam najni sze posugi. Miaa gor ce nabo e stwo do M ki Pa skiej i prosia Chrystusa aby da jej odczu chocia jedno ze swoich cierpie . Ktrego dnia podczas modlitwy poczua ukucie w gow na ktrej pojawia si rana podobna do zranienia cierniem Ten znak Ryta nosia przez ostatnie 15 lat ycia. Do jej grobu ci gay rzesze pielgrzymw, doznaj c wielu cudw i ask. Ciao Rity pozostaje do dzisiaj nienaruszone. Jest partonk w sprawach beznadziejnych. 24- Naj wi tsza Maryja Panna Wspomo enie wiernych. ROZWA ANIA R A COWE Tajemnice Bolesne 1.Modlitwa Pana Jezusa w Ogrojcu 2.Biczowanie Pana Jezusa 3.Cierniem ukorowanie Pana Jezusa 4.D wiganie krzy a 5.Ukrzy owanie Pana Jezusa

Zarz d Gwny Zwi zku Podhalan w Ameryce Pnocnej wraz z grup 80 wspaniaych muzykw i artystw, zaprasza na:

"Oper Gralsk " Jan Pawe II na Podhalu.

Franciszka ojasa - Ko li. Honorowy patrona nad tym wielkim wydarzeniem obj Ks. bp. Andrzej Wypych - Honorowy Kapelan ZPPA. Re yserem tego przedstawienia s dobrze znani w rodowisku polonijnym: Jzef Bafia oraz Joanna Kula. Opracowanie muzyczne Marek Bukowski i Janusz Le niak. Prapremiera opery b dzie miaa miejsce w Domu Podhalan (4808 S. Archer Ave., Chicago) 20 maja o godz. 3: 00 Pm. Na Premier opery zapraszamy do Copernicus Center (5216 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago). 17 czerwca o godz. 4.00 Pm. W sprawie biletw prosimy dzwoni: 773-523-7632

Serdecznie zapraszamy wszystkich zainteresowanych! Ks. Marcin D. Szczypula

ODMAWIAJCIE CODZIENNIE R ANIEC ''Czasami trzeba usi obok i czyj do zamkn w swojej doni, wtedy nawet zy b d smakowa jak szcz cie.''

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Mass Intentions
Monday May 21st 7:00 AM MOTHERS DAY NOVENA OF MASSES = DEACON EMIL GEMBARA by Janice Weston Tuesday May 22nd 7:00 AM MOTHERS DAY NOVENA OF MASSES = STANISLAW MATURLAK (Anniv.) by The Maturlak Family 9:00 AM SCHOOL MASS 8:00 PM (Polish) = WADYSAW GUCH by The Bochenek Family = JAN BUDZ by Rodzina Budz Wednesday May 23rd 7:00 AM MOTHERS DAY NOVENA OF MASSES = LAVERNE IRELAND by The Langellier Family 6:30 PM (Polish)= IRENE K DZIOR by Wiktoria Para = KATARZYNA I VINCENTY JARES by Siostra Czesawa Bogu Thursday May 24th 7:00 AM MOTHERS DAY NOVENA OF MASSES GODS BLESSINGS FOR CHRISTINE GUZIOR by The Guzior Family Friday May 25th 7:00 AM = KOZAK & LISOWSKI FAMILIES RICHARD & CHRISTINE GUZIOR (Wedding Anniv.)

Saturday May 26th 7:00 AM = LORRAINE SCHUDA by Children & Grandchildren GODS BLESSINGS FOR CHRISTINE & RICHARD GUZIOR ON THEIR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY by The Guzior Family 1:00 PM WEDDING: Sara Molidor & Ted Markos 3:00 PM WEDDING: Jillian Dynowski & Gregory Lux 5:30 PM GODS BLESSINGS FOR PARENTS by Daughter = MARGARET DASTYCH by Her Grandchildren Sunday May 27th 7:00 AM = SLABON, PRZYBYSZ & WOZNIAK FAMILIES by Anna & Frank Wozniak GODS BLESSINGS FOR GENEVIEV JANIS (Birth) by Family 8:30 AM (Polish) = MITCHELL GOSTKIEWICZ by Rodzina Gostkiewicz = KAZIMIERZ & ZOFIA OLEJARZ by Their Family 10:30 AM = JOSEPHINE & JULIAN JABLONSKI by Their Family = FRANCISZEK & ANIELA GI DLA by Magorzata Machaj 12:00 PM = ANDRZEJ & KATARZYNA BENDYK by Chester & Kathy Tomala = SULARSKI FAMILY by Chraca Family 1:30 PM (Polish) = WADYSAW KOWALCZYK by His Brother, Bruno = ANDZEJ REMIASZ by His Son

Lemont Youth Ministry Car Wash

Support our mission trip to St. Louis MO

Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 9a.m 1p.m.

$5.00

Rain date June 9th!

NU LOOK CAR WASH Exterior Wash and Hand Dry 1388 State Street Lemont Help Us Help Others

Anna Bogun & David Lisowski Katarzyna Siuda & Andrzej Walus Kristen Bell & Peter Black Allison Carmen & Jacob Clayton Krystyna Gal & Stephen Radke Colleen Ernst & Brian Kowieski Anna Kilkuszowian & Andrzej Jagoda Nicole Manna & Mario Pastore
Front Cover:
The Ascension of the Lord John Singleton Copley 1775 Oil on canvas Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA

Members of Youth Ministry will be selling tickets in the back of church next weekend, May 27th.

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SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith

May 20, 2012

Devotions:
The SS. Cyril & Methodius Holy Name Society has elected the following new officers: Keith Latz - President Neil Rogers - Vice President Rick Slingerland - Secretary T.J. Kardas - Treasurer Our next scheduled meeting will be September 9th. Hope you have safe & thoughtful summer season. Tuesday, May 22nd: Weekly devotions at 7 PM which consist of the Rosary, Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, Pro Life Prayers, Benediction and Sacrament of Reconciliation. After devotions, a Mass in Polish will be celebrated at 8 PM. Wednesday, May 23rd: Mass in Polish at 6:30 PM, followed by Novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Litany and Benediction. Saturday, May 26th: Rosary after 7 AM Mass

Please pray for

We ask you to please keep in your prayers the following parishioners who are on active duty in the military:

Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth. John 17:17 Babysitter Needed Working Mom in need of caring, English-speaking babysitter in home 4 or 5 days/week. Please call 760-744-4770 or 815-354-5830 (cell).

Bogumila Bielanska, Sgt.; LCPL Matthew Gill; Josh McManus, USMC; Stephan Staniulis, USMC, Gunnery Sergeant; LCPL Robert Stasiak; Don Tabron, CWO 5, US Army; George T. Burke, Staff Sergeant, USMC, Iraq; LCPL Cassie Leja, USMC, Iraq; Matthew Waugh, USMC, LCPL, Afghanistan; Capt. Catherine R. Chappell, Afghanistan, (C130 Pilot), U.S. Air Force; Frank Romanowski, Army Combat Medic; Mark Zajac, U. S. Navy; Keith Zajac, U.S. Navy; LCPL David Ehle, USMC; Kristen LaSota, 2nd Lt, U.S. Air Force, Nurse, Afghanistan.

Electronic Fund Transfer

Electronic Fund Transfer, (EFT), is the process of automatically having your contribution offering transferred from your checking or saving account to St. Cyrils account. What will EFT do for you? No more check writing No more looking for the correct currency Automated record keeping

Parish Contributions May 12th & 13th, 2012

Envelopes Childrens envelopes Electronic Fund (weekly) Total 802 42 59 $ 14,843 69 1,064 15,976 4,180

$ $

2nd Collection Catholic Charities

802 envelopes plus weekly EFT donations represent 34% of our Parishioners. Your donations help meet our immediate needs, repairs and improvements. We sincerely appreciate your generosity.
Currently, Electronic Fund Transfers are being used by 59 families on a weekly basis and 111 families on a monthly basis. For May 2012, monthly electronic donations amounted to $6,826

Once you have signed up for Electronic Fund Transfer you will no longer need envelopes except for special second collections. If your financial situation changes, you may change or stop your payment at any time by calling the parish office. To sign up for Electronic Fund Transfer, complete the request for an EFT form. Return the completed form by mail or place it in the collection basket marked ATTN: Annie. You will be sent an EFT form with more information about the EFT process. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Annie at (630) 2572776.

Electronic Fund Transfer Request Form

Name: __________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ City/ST/Zip: _____________________________________ Phone:_____________________ Envelope Number _____

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SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith

May 20, 2012

Liturgical Ministers Weekend Schedule

May 26th & 27th 5:30 PM English Mass 7:00 AM English Mass 8:30 AM Polish Mass 10:30 AM English Mass 12:00 Noon English Mass 1:30 PM Polish Mass 5:00 PM St. Patrick Celebrant
Fr. Lucas w/ Dea. Ciciura

Lectors
N. Johnson S. Wolniakowski

Eucharistic Ministers Host Cup

S. Stoffels P. DiBartelo E. Bentley T. Ziebell J. Cisek A. Wozniak R. Schmidt J. Tejkowski T. Nickleski J. Doyle Deacon Lesnieski M. Rudis P. Gozder

Altar Servers
Nora D. Nicole K. Claudia S. Mick B. Keegan J. Conor B. Mateusz J. Andrew B.

Fr. Lisowski w/ Dea. Lesnieski Fr. Szczypula

L. Wood E. Green

Fr. Lisowski

J. LaSota J. LaSota

L. Dastych C. Tomala S. Antonopoulos N. Rogers/choir C. Holy M. Kickels J. Wilczewski

K. & J. Gonsch E. Neubauer M. Krupa T. Rogers/choir R. Wilczewski F. Zelezinski L. Zelezinski J. Blickhahn

Timothy B. Elizabeth B. Luke D. Paul M. Bart Z. Grace C. Matthew O. Alexandra G.

Fr. Lisowski

N. Holy M. DeBiase

Fr. Szczypula

Fr. Boras