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”A man was sent from God, whose name was John. He came to testify to the light,

to prepare a people fit for the Lord”. Entrance Antiphon for the Eleventh Sunday

in Ordinary Time

The tomb of John the Bap st in the Umayyad Monsque in Damascus, Syria. Pope John Paul II visited the tomb in 2001. Today is the Solemnity of the Na vity of John the Bap st.

 

    

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PARISH AND SCHOOL STAFF

Telephone:(708) 366-7090 Fax:(708) 366-7092 www.svfparish.org Email: office@svfparish.org

Fr. Thomas McDermo OP, Pastor x 0 Fr. Raphael Chris anson OP, Parochial Vicar x113 Fr. Raymond Bryce, OP, Parochial Vicar x104 Jerome J. Trakszelis, Deacon John Gaughan, Deacon Camela Daley, Music Director x147 Jean Finnegan, CPA, Business Manager x114 Laura Finnegan, School Accountant x143 Chona Foellmer, School Office Mgr. x141 Kaitlin Hasenbeck-Meyer, Dir. of Religious Ed. x118 Sr. Immaculata Nneji DDL, Pastoral Minister x109 Sylvia Ochoa, Secretary x 0 Mary Saldana, Secretary x 0 Mary Sklenar, Administra ve Assistant x115 John Glimco, School Principal x140 (Email addresses can be found at www.svfparish.org)

CHURCH: 7525 W. North Ave., River Forest, IL 60305 SCHOOL OFFICE: 1527 Lathrop Ave., River Forest, IL 60305 Tel (708) 771-5905 h p://www.svfschool.org/ RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: 1527 Lathrop Ave., River Forest, IL 60305 Tel (708) 366-7090 X118 PARISH OFFICES/PRIORY: 1530 Jackson Ave., River Forest, IL 60305 Tel (708) 366-7090, Fax (708) 366-7092 Office Hours: Sunday 9:00AM—1:00PM Monday-Friday: 8:00AM—12:00PM 12:30PM—7:30PM Saturday: 9:00AM—1:00PM

MASSES: Saturdays: 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM Vigil Mass Sundays: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM Mondays to Fridays: 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM noon Civil Holidays: Go to www.svfparish.org SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Weekdays: 11:30 AM—11:50 AM Saturday: 4:30 PM and by appointment

DOMINICANS IN RESIDENCE AT SVF PRIORY Fr. Richard Peddicord, OP, Prior

Fr. Raymond Bryce, OP Fr. Raphael Christianson, OP Fr. Kevin Fane, OP Fr. Michael Garcia, OP Fr. Peter Hereley, OP Fr. Richard LaPata, OP Fr. Thomas McDermo , OP Fr. Jack O’Malley, OP Fr. Ma hew Strabala,OP Fr. Tom O’Meara, OP Fr. Dennis Woerter, OP

When I became your pastor six years ago our parish had no Parish Pastoral Council (PPC). Within a few months we established one with a new cons tu on that was clearly mission oriented. Following

guidelines from the Archdiocese of Chicago, the PPC has four standing commi ees: Human Concerns, Educa on, Parish Life, and Spiritual Life. The real work of the PPC is done by the commi ees which are comprised of PPC members and other parishioners. Every year one-half of the body goes out of office and new members are installed. It’s not always easy for me to find parishioners who are willing to serve the parish in this way but I’m happy to report that this year it was easier and we will have a really excep onal Council. Here are the names of the new members: Duncan Campbell, Ania Dedio, Kevin FioRito, Carol Kuk, John McCullough, Laura Pinto, Phil Serpico, Sam Rinaldi, Derek Smyla, Eileen Surprenant, Violet Valadaka, and Veronica Woods. Returning PPC members are: James Bratager, Albert Daza, Alison Fernandes, Dan FioRito, Jeanne Henschell, Anna Lazzaro, John Martens, Michael Rice, Sean Toohey, Chris ne Sergo. Ed Bellock returns as chair of the PPC. The clergy in the parish are ex officio members: myself, our parochial vicars and two permanent deacons. It’s a much larger PPC this year than before because more people are needed owing to the increase of ac vi es in the parish. Let me say something about the four standing commi ees. The Human Concerns Commi ee, chaired by Chris ne Sergo, plans ac vi es with our twin Dominican parish in Chicago, St. Pius V. It also overseas our outreach to the needy and the elderly. The Educa on Commi ee is tasked with arranging talks and programs that pertain to human forma on such as the recently-held mee ng on Schole, the “leisure learning” program, and today’s talk on the great Abrahamic faiths by Brother Joseph Kilikevice, OP. The Spiritual Life Commi ee organizes spiritual renewal events, such as the prayer program “Lord, Teach Me to Pray”. (The women’s group recently started for the second me. It meets at 12:30 pm every Friday in Kyte Hall. New members are welcome). It has also sponsored books and religious ar cle sales. The Parish Life Commi ee organizes events in the parish that bring parishioners together, most notably the annual Parish Picnic which took place earlier this month. I’m very grateful for the hard work of all the PPC members. Finally, I’m sorry to announce that we had another break-in this week (the third in six months). An employee encountered a stranger in the school office at 6am on Monday. The suspect fled down Lathrop but was apprehended within a few minutes by the River Forest Police. A rela vely small amount of money was taken but later returned to us by the police. A special thank you to the police and our employee. Have a great week! Fr. Tom McDermo , OP

From the Pastor...

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MASS READINGS AND INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Monday, June 25th 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15A, 18 / Ps 60 / My 7:1-5

7:00AM For all those whose names are wri en on Father’s Day Novena envelopes. 12:00PM +Pasquale DiOrio Tuesday, June 26th 2 Kgs 19:9B 11, 14-21, 31-35A, 36 / Ps 48 / Mt 7:6, 12-14

7:00AM +Louise Horwath 12:00PM +Katherine Barkidjija Wednesday, June 27th 2 Kgs 22:8-13, 23:1-3 / Ps 119 / Mt 7:15-20

7:00AM +Theresa Giglio 12:00PM +Irene and Ted Wolski Thursday, June 28th 2 Kgs 24:8-17 / Ps 79 / Mt 7:21-29

7:00AM +Jus n Soto 12:00PM +Michael Fellichio Friday, June 29th Acts 12:1-11 / Ps 34 / 2 Tm 4:6, 17-18 / Mt 16:13-19

7:00AM +Lawrence Podesta 12:00PM +John Moninger Saturday, June 30th

Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19 / Ps 74 / MT 8:5-17

8:00AM +Walter Bassi 5:30PM +Vera Size Sloan

Sunday, July 1st Wis 1:13-15, 2:23-24 / Ps 30 / 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15 / Mk 5:21-43

7:30AM +Bart and Augus na, and Charles and Mona Cor le

9:00AM People of the Parish 11:00AM +Isabel D. Brina 5:30PM +Eugene Smuda

BAPTISM: Frank Carmine Pisarczyk Maxfield Bowie Shemp Moen

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Corrine Albergo, Susan Albovias, Gina Bacon, Asuncion Beaupre, Gina Bra man, Barbara Capozzoli, Alexander Capraro, Linda Caputo, Debbie Carlson, John Cecala, Rica Conci, Sabrina Conforte, Rose Marie Cor le , John Dalicandro, Dorothy Elaine Dato, Veronica DelaTorre, Gerard DeTemple, Mary Ann DeVito, Nora DeVito, Rachelle Entler, Nico Felice, Alice Flanagan, Dorothy Frankel, Robert Frankel, Patricia Galecki , Carol Glab, Gemma Gotauco, Josie Karr, Elaine & Richard Kallal, Evelyn Kelly, Virginia Kielb, Stella Kowalczyk, Renee Kunkel, Marcella LaSpina, Frances Livich, Kazimierz Machalski, Kris na Maria, Benitzio Mar nez, Tiffany McGraw, Vedasto Mendoza, Sco Miller, Eleanor Milionis, Tyler Moebus, Eugenia Morales, Kaylo Nanni, Richard Necastro, Tina Piscopo, Angela Orlando, Ernest Raczkiewicz, Rosalie Rizzo, Joe Rose , Elisa Rusci , Dolores Sabatello, John Sheahan, Sco Skelly, Holden Sepe, Donata Serritella, Valen na Skreko, Nick Speziale, Mary Spitzer, Bill Steber, James O. Stola, John Summaria, Barbara Thome, Giovanna Urso, Pilar Valdes, Ralph Ventrella, Elizabeth Viola, Deacon Jerry Zych

May our prayers bring them strength, healing and peace. Please call our Parish Office to add a loved one’s name to our

parish prayer list. Names are removed a er four weeks unless the office is contacted.

FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF:

Bruna Secco Vincenzo Perri Louise Madonia

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY AND POLICE: Senior Airman Armando Chavez (Air Force) 1st Lieutenant Daniel Armstrong (USMC) Officer Robert Reeves and Staff Sergeant Stephen Sandoval Captain Kevin Zander HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JUNE: That social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects other for their differences.

COLLECTION FOR JUNE 17, 2018

Needed: $14,800

Actual: $ 9,673

Online dona ons can be made to St. Vincent Ferrer

Parish at www.givecentral.org

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Re lection on Sunday’s Readings

June 24th, 2018 Na vity of St. John the Bap st

First Reading (Is 49:1-6). This reading has many features of a typical prophe c call except that the prophet addressed is most likely Israel itself. It is the opening sec on of the second of the Suffering Servant Songs.

Second Reading (Acts 13:22-26). Paul shows all the steps which lead up to Jesus Christ in this speech which he gave in the synagogue in the city of An och of Pisidia. It is interes ng that he men ons John the Bap st without much introduc on. The reason is probably that the disciples of the Bap st con nued to follow him a er Jesus began his own ministry (Mt 9:14-17; Mk2:8-22; Lk 5:33-39). There is even the sugges on in the Gospel of John of rivalry between disciples of Jesus and John (4:1). John remained popular in Judea a er his death (MT 21:23; Mk 11:27-33; Lk 20:1-8). John’s reputa on, and perhaps groups of his disciples traveled well beyond Judea, Samaria, and Galilee. When Paul arrives in Ephesus of Asia Minor he meets Apollos, a solid teacher who knew ‘only the bap sm of John’ (Acts 18:25). In Ephesus Paul also finds other people who know the Bap sm of John but have never heard of the Holy Spirit (19:1-7). John was a respected and famous man. It is likely for this reason that Paul speaks of him without much introduc on. But Paul wants Jesus to enjoy the even greater reputa on that he and the Church believe he deserves.

Gospel (Lk 1:57-66, 80). Some 20,000 priests, descendants of Aaron and Levi, were eligible to offer incense on the golden altar of the sanctuary in the Temple in Jerusalem. Each one, chosen by lot, could do so just once in all his life. When Zechariah was chosen for this highest honor that life could bring to an ordinary Israelite of the priestly tribe, he was offering the incense wholly alone before God, when the angel Gabriel appeared to him. Among other things, Gabriel told Zechariah that his wife, Elizabeth, would have a child and that he would call him John. The literal meaning of this name is ‘Yahweh has shown favor.’ The child’s name describes the source and character of the gi he is. Zechariah responded to the strange predic ons and promises with the ques on, ‘How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.’ Gabriel struck Zechariah dumb ‘un l the day these things take place.’ It is not un l John’s circumcision eight days a er his birth that Zechariah, upon wri ng John’s name, is made able to speak.

Farewell Reception for

Fr. Michael DeTemple,

OP, will be on Sunday,

July 8th, after the

morning Masses.

Fr. DeTemple will

celebrate the 11:00 am

Mass on July 8th.

Come and express your

appreciation for his five

years of service to our

parish!

Personalism: The Philosophy We Need By David Brooks www.ny mes.com

One of the lessons of a life in journalism is that people are always way more complicated than you think. We talk in shorthand about “Trump voters” or “social jus ce warriors,” but when you actually meet people they defy categories. Someone might be a La na lesbian who loves the N.R.A. or a socialist Mormon cowboy from Arizona.| Moreover, most actual human beings are filled with ambivalences. Most poli cal ac vists I know love parts of their party and despise parts of their party. A whole life me of experience, joy and pain goes into that complexity, and it insults their lives to try to reduce them to a label that ignores that. Yet our culture does a pre y good job of ignoring the uniqueness and depth of each person. Pollsters see in terms of broad demographic groups. Big data counts people as if it were coun ng apples. At the extreme, evolu onary psychology reduces people to biological drives, capitalism reduces people to economic self-interest, modern Marxism to their class posi on and mul culturalism to their racial one. Consumerism treats people as mere selves — as shallow creatures concerned merely with the experience of pleasure and the acquisi on of stuff. Back in 1968, Karol Wojtyla wrote, “The evil of our mes consists in the first place in a kind of degrada on, indeed in a pulveriza on, of the fundamental uniqueness of each human person.” That’s s ll true. So this might be a perfect me for a revival of personalism. Personalism is a philosophic tendency built on the infinite uniqueness and depth of each person. Over the years people like Walt Whitman, Mar n Luther King, William James, Peter Maurin and Wojtyla (who went on to become Pope John Paul II) have called themselves personalists, but the movement is s ll something of a philosophic nub. It’s not exactly famous. Personalism starts by drawing a line between humans and other animals. Your dog is great, but there is a depth, complexity

and superabundance to each human personality that gives each person unique, infinite dignity. Despite what the achievement culture teaches, that dignity does not depend on what you do, how successful you are or whether your school calls you gi ed. Infinite worth is inherent in being human. Every human encounter is a mee ng of equals. Doing community service isn’t about saving the poor; it’s a mee ng of absolute equals as both seek to change and grow. The first responsibility of personalism is to see each other person in his or her full depth. This is astonishingly hard to do. As we go through our busy days it’s normal to want to establish I-It rela onships — with the security guard in your building or the office worker down the hall. Life is busy, and some mes we just need to reduce people to their superficial func on. But personalism asks, as much as possible, for I-Thou encounters: that you just don’t regard people as a data point, but as emerging out of the full narra ve, and that you try, when you can, to get to know their stories, or at least to realize that everybody is in a struggle you know nothing about. The second responsibility of personalism is self-gi ing. Twen eth-century psychologists like Carl Rogers treated people as self-actualizing beings — get in touch with yourself. Descartes tried to separate individual reason from the bonding emo ons. Nikolai Berdyaev said that tends to turn people into self-enclosed monads, with no doors or windows. Personalists believe that people are “open wholes.” They find their perfec on in communion with other whole persons. The crucial ques ons in life are not “what” ques ons — what do I do? They are “who” ques ons — who do I follow, who do I serve, who do I love? The reason for life, Jacques Maritain wrote, is “self-mastery for the purpose of self-giving.” It’s to give yourself as a gi to people and causes you love and to receive such gi s for others. It is through this love that each person brings unity to his or her fragmented personality. Through this love, people touch the full personhood in others and purify the full personhood in themselves. The third responsibility of personalism is availability: to be open for this kind of giving and friendship. This is a tough one, too; life is busy, and being available for people takes me and inten onality. Margarita Mooney of Princeton Theological Seminary has wri en that personalism is a middle way between authoritarian collec vism and radical individualism. The former subsumes the individual within the collec ve. The la er uses the group to serve the interests of the self. Personalism demands that we change the way we structure our ins tu ons. A company that treats people as units to simply maximize shareholder return is showing contempt for its own workers. Schools that treat students as brains on a s ck are not preparing them to lead whole lives. The big point is that today’s social fragmenta on didn’t spring from shallow roots. It sprang from worldviews that amputated people from their own depths and divided them into simplis c, fla ened iden es. That has to change. As Charles Péguy said, “The revolu on is moral or not at all.” A version of this article appears in print on June 14, 2018, on Page A25 of the

New York edition with the headline: Personalism: The Philosophy We Need.

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Within Abraham’s

Tent

A presentation on the common religious ancestry of Jews, Christians and Muslims by

Br. Joseph Kilikevice , OP

Sunday, June 24 at 12:15 PM in Kyte Hall, Room 3

J ews, Christians and Muslims share a common religious ancestry. The tent of Abraham shelters us together as sisters and brothers, a fact seldom if ever accurately

portrayed in the news media. The words and spirit of the Second Vatican Council as well as those of the religious assemblies of Jews and Muslims encourage and fortify the voices that are now being heard from within the family of Abraham. Acknowledging our differences and recognizing the richness of our spiritual heritage, we seek to understand and respect each other. By embracing the diversity inherent in religions, this presentation seeks to heal divisions and promote, peace, harmony and love among all who are the offspring of Abraham, living beneath his spiritual tent.

Br. Joseph Kilikevice, OP is a friar of the Central Province of Dominicans, the founding director of the Shem Center for Interfaith Spirituality, Oak Park, Illinois, and a director of interfaith retreats throughout the country. Through the use of ritual, chant, dance and other forms of prayer he seeks to bring peace into the world through interfaith understanding and respect.

Farewell

Fr. Raymond Bryce, OP!

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, It's me for me to fly the coop! (see photo) I came to St Vincent Ferrer under the auspices of filling in for Fr. DeTemple with the expecta on that I would be reassigned a er six months. When the news came that he would not be able to return in the near future, I had greatly hoped to extend my tenure here at the parish. I have loved my me with you all and relished ge ng to know you and your families. The Lord is definitely at work among you and I have been blessed to be here to see it. I hope some day to be able to return to St Vincent's on a more permanent basis--keep the lights on for me! In the mean me, I won't be far away. I am being reassigned to St Pius V Catholic Church down on 19th and Ashland Ave in the Pilsen neighborhood. The pastor there is leaving to do some special work in Puerto Rico on behalf of the superior general of our Order. I will be part of an interim pastoral team that administrates the parish un l a new pastor is named. I invite you to drop in and say hi when you can as will I when I have a chance to visit River Forest. Let us pray for one another and for faithful and holy voca ons to the Dominicans. God bless you all!"

Fr. Raymond Bryce, OP

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SVF School enrollment is steady and we continue to build a reputation for excellence in Catholic education; however, many of our students require financial assistance that we

need your help providing.

We believe that St. Vincent Ferrer should be accessible to all students—regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds. Our school is made up of wonderful families sacrifice greatly to give their children a quality Catholic education, but many still need help in covering the costs. Our third-party financial aid partner (FACTS) has assessed that our St. Vincent Ferrer Families need $187,477 in tuition for our upcoming school year. Unfortunate-ly, our budget only provides us with 15% of this need. Our commitment to these families is unwavering, but we need your help!

Our students go on to some of the top high schools in the area and we have a record of strong and accomplished alumni. You can help our current students achieve their dreams by making a tax deductible donation! You can donate online by visiting: https://www.givecentral.org/location/130/11594 or by mailing a check to: St. Vincent Ferrer School Attn: Financial Aid Appeal 1515 Lathrop Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 Thank you for your generosity and commitment to St. Vincent Ferrer. God bless! Sincerely, Rev. Tom McDermott, OP John Glimco Pastor Principal

Black & White Gala

Volunteers Needed!

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LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 30th

and Sunday, July 1st

Saturday, June 30th 5:30 PM (Vigil Mass) Lector: Roger Mastalarz EMC: Cindy Mastalarz, Casey Czaja, Augie Aleksy, Pat Champagne, Marie Macaluso, Mary Jo Petrone, Frank Giglio Servers: Bella Daley, Lonnie Daley, Jaxon and Madelyn Entler, Grace Mullen-Buss Sacris an: Sylvia Zamora

Sunday, July 1st, 7:30 AM

Lector: Ron Catanzaro EMC: Mary Andreoni, Bill Andreoni, Arlene Connell, Pat Schwandt, Rose Felipe, Arlene Connell, Terry Shaker Servers: Eddie Romano Sacristan: Mario Dato

Sunday, July 1st, 9:00 AM

Lector: Robin Hun ngton EMC: Joe Johnson, Zeny Figueras, Anthony Barne , Charles Doherty, Diane Dygert, Gig Barne Servers: Luke Barnett, Marie Barnett, Billy Rogus

Sacristan: Dolores and Robert Boveri

Sunday, July 1st, 11:00 AM

Lector: John Klebba EMC: Gabe Caporale, Anne Marie Massey, Sean Toohey, Ed Gesualdo, Alex Duran, Astrid Duran, John Klebba Servers: Jamon Graham, Alex Quinones, Katherine Smyla Sacristan: Mike McDonald

Sunday, July 1st, 5:30 PM Lector: Patrick Liska EMC: Daughters of Divine Love, Christine Sergo, James Bratager, Nicole Browne Servers: Gianni Bertacchi, Grace Miceli, Michael Riccio, Vincent Vayda Sacristian: Sr. Immaculata

St. Vincent Ferrer chooses its annual Black & White Gala as one of our signature fundraisers

because it allows our school parents, alumni, parishioners, and greater community to come

together and celebrate the successes of St. Vincent Ferrer School and renew our

support for its future.

Committee Chairs and Volunteers are needed

ASAP!

Have a knack for decorating or graphic design? Are you great with numbers? Do you have great connections for raffles or donations?

Enjoy planning events? The Gala Committee can use your talents!

We are currently looking for volunteers and/or chairs for several

subcommittees.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact Gala Chair, Kate Jannusch by email at

svfgala@svfparish.org.

When Jesus stepped into the waters of the Jordan and was baptized by John the Baptist, he did so not because he

was in need of repentance, or conversion: he did it to be among

people who need forgiveness, among us sinners, and to take upon himself the

burden of our sins.

— Pope Francis —

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION

BAPTISMS: Infant bap sms are celebrated on Sundays imme-diately a er the 11:00 AM Mass. A endance at a bap smal prepara on class is required. For more informa on go to: www.svfparish.org—Sacraments—Bap sm.

FUNERALS: Call the parish office at (708) 366-7090 x 0. Also, look at

www.svfparish.orgSacramentsFuneral Resources. (If applicable, read Crema on Guidelines). WEDDINGS: Marriage prepara on with a priest should be started at least one year in advance of the proposed wedding date. For more

informa on go to www.svfparish.orgSacramentsMatrimony.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Contact the parish office before major surgery or in case of serious illness. Tel: (708) 366-7090 x 0.

R.C.I.A. (Rite of Chris an Ini a on for Adults). Contact the parish office at (708) 366-7090 x 0.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Contact Kaitlin Hasenbeck-Meyer, Director of Religious Educa on, at (708) 366-7090 x118

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Usually done in the 2nd grade. Contact Kaitlin Hasenbeck-Meyer, Director of Religious Educa on, at (708)366-7090 x118 or khasenbeck@svfparish.org

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Usually conferred on our youth in the 8th grade a er 2 years in the parish's Religious Educa on program. For more infor-ma on, contact Kaitlin Hasenbeck-Meyer, Director of Religious Educa on, at (708) 366-7090 x118 or khasenbeck@svfparish.org

SPRED: Faith forma on for adults and children with developmental disabili es. For more informa on, go to

www.svfparish.org Educa onSPRED or contact Sylvia Za-mora at zamorasyl@msn.com

HOMEBOUND PARISHONERS: Any homebound parishioner who would like to receive Holy Communion should contact Sr. Immaculata at inneji@svfparish.org

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL: Mondays and Tuesdays 12:30pm - 8:30pm Adora on Chapel in Kyte Hall

FAMILY MASS: The 9:00 AM Mass on Sundays is the Family Mass. There is a separate Liturgy of the Word for children during the homily.

ROSARY: Daily before the 12:00 noon Mass.

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NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP: Tuesday a er Noon Mass. PERPETUAL NOVENA TO ST. JUDE: Every Friday at the end of the 7:00 AM and 12:00 noon Masses. BLESSING OF THE UNBORN AND THEIR PARENTS: A er any Mass by prior arrangement through the parish office (708) 366-7090 x 0. NEW PARISHIONERS:

Go to www.svfparish.orgWelcomeJoin the Parish or come by the parish office to meet the staff and priests. (See office hours on page 2)

BULLETIN SUBMISSION: Ar cles and no ces should be submi ed at least one week in advance to office@svfparish.org or by going to the parish office. CALENDAR SUBMISSION: For parish ac vi es to appear on our parish calendar online and in the bulle n: calendar@svfparish.org or by going to the parish office.

June 24 (Sunday): 12:15 presenta on by Br. Joseph Kilikevice, OP, “Within Abraham’s Tent” in Kyte Hall, Rm 3; 7pm Men’s Basketball. June 26 (Tuesday): 7pm start-up of Financial Peace University in Kyte Hall; 6:30 pm Al-Anon (Spanish) in Sinsinawa Room and Alateen in Siena Room. June 28 (Thursday): 7pm Great Adventure Bible Study on the Book of Revela on in Kyte Hall Rooms 1 and 3. June 29 (Friday): 12:30 pm “Lord, Teach Me to Pray” (Women) in Kyte Hall, Rm 3.

All of the above events are open to all parishioners. For a more detailed schedule of all events, please go to

svfparish.org community events calendar.

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