Born Into Eternal Life Buried from St. Cletus Parish

November 2012 - 2013

“For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under the heaven; a time to be born and a time to die.” (Ecclesiastes 3:2)

Mary Grace Marshall Michael Joseph Lombardo Margaret Mary Gallas Irene A. Cecil Cecilia Ann Haase Evelyn Eleanor Kedzierski Ofilia Cordero Florence Gorlewski John Dunbar Battistoni Joan Trankina James Matthew Trankina Jeff Duczman Lucille Picucci Ellen Mary Rostan James Joseph Lilly Leslie A. Murray Deanna Myers Geraldine Patricia Benko Joan A. Gigante Betty Quinlivan Edwardine (Eddie) Wisner Patricia Magee Dr. Charles Oldfield Joseph Fajdich Edward Charles Gits Edward Hrzenjak Susan Cambron Martin Stimac Maria Padilla Hazel Prucha

Edward Zajac Sol Emil Valery John Arthur Fogarty Harry Fisher Eleanore Chromcik Catherine B. Martina Dennis Edward Staten Dr. Julio Battistoni Alfredo Nava Melissa Vargas Rodriguez Ronald Kaleta Chester Bruno Wojcik Patrick C. Novak Ralph J. Kriho Mary Loughlin William Joseph Gozdecki Sophie Lemke Maricela De Avila George Earl Lane Timothy M. Frost Flora Dora Rambert John Karch Jerry Louis Pastore Irene Szlenk Jessica Agnes Panek Antoinette Bontempi Irene M. Simonelic Mary Jane Manley Maureen Triggs Helen Bernadette Kaminski

William Lord Regina F. Dalton Violet Czachorski Fred P. Plutzner Rosanne Marshall Hasler Robert G. Schafer Rosalie W. Antos Nicoletta Jean Cetnar Frank William Allen George Leo Paluch Gloria Panek Stephen Gregov Marlene Macy Richard George Duda Donald Pollina Allen Owen Simmons Martin Joseph Farrell William Jaworski Dennis P. Weydeman Joseph Calvin Salvitti Harriet Maki Dorothy Wenckowski Nilda Grzanich Eugene Daniel Dorosz Marjorie Lynch Loretta C. Nacker Susan Shannon Michael LaPolla Wayne Alfonzo Santi

Mass Intentions for the Week of October 28 – November 3, 2013

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All Souls Day

Day Time Intentions

Monday 8:00 a.m. Fr. Herbert Raterman, David Schaus

Tuesday 8:00 a.m. John Dunbar Battistoni, Ann Dunbar, Phyllis Prevenas

Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Benjamin Patrick Hyink, Nan Rettig

Thursday 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

Walter Johnston, Mary Lovell All Saints Vigil

Friday

6:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

Purgatorial Society Michael Lombardo, Nan Rettig, Benjamin Patrick Hyink Purgatorial Society

Saturday

8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Louis & Sophie Egielski Remembrance of All Deceased Parishioners Angelo Cumbo, Edward Zajac, John G. Murphy, Georgia Popp, Benjamin Patrick Hyink

Sunday 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Marco & Emilia Rattin, Mrozinsky Family, Karen Loch, Dolores E. Kuchta, Donald Ralls Mary Ricciardone & Calandriello Family Len Wehrmeister, Dr. Nancy Nelson, Paul Granger, Alfano & Sorrentino Family, Luczakow Family Celina & Pedro Lopez, Joan Reisel, Dr. Julio Battistoni, Fred Czachor Nicolas Arambula

Tammy Mack & Mike Cairo

WELCOME SUNDAY NEXT WEEKEND

Welcome to all St. Cletus newcomers. Registration is available next weekend, November 2/3, after the 5:00 p.m. Saturday Mass and the 7:00, 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Masses. Please stop by the back of church, say hello, and become members.

BI-LINGUAL EUCHARIST CELEBRATION

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

On Saturday, November 2, at 11:00 a.m., you are invited to remember your loved ones who have gone home to God this past year. There will be a bi-lingual celebration of the Eucharist during which families may come forward to light a candle of remembrance as the names of all the deceased of this year are read. There will also be the

traditional Book of Remembrance available in church during the month of November for the inscribing of the names of all our deceased loved ones. Paulette Bolton Director of Liturgy

Please remember our sick in your prayers: Dave McCoy, Eric Sanchez, Anna Mae McCormick, Sharon Mylan, Mary Jamrozik, Margaret Bauer Fountain,

Christine Anderson Rita, Shellye Bolton, Emily Devine, Gerda Dorso, Betty Niwa, Karen Stoltman, Judy Duque, Mark Bergnach, Joan Curtin, Phil Hodak, Nancy Ptak, Jennie Boerste, John Duda, George Duda, Steven Onusaitis, Lorraine Walter, Pam Wilson, Loretta Harwood, Marilyn Matesevac, Joe Butkus, Elizabeth Dougherty, Barbara Stamm, Teddy Kowalski, and Frances Klimcke. Also pray for our parishioners who are in nursing homes or are homebound and are unable to attend Mass. Please know we pray daily for the sick and the dying.

Feast of All Saints

TIMING It is never the wrong time to do the right thing. —Anonymous

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NOTES FROM FATHER BOB…

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 2013

Created in the image and likeness of God, the diversity of God’s creation is portrayed in the faces of millions of people; people of different color and belief, from distant nations and continents, from near and far. Coming into church, we already have many faces stored in our memory; the faces of those we see regularly, those who we know and love, those who may distract us, those we find awkward. As we glance around, there are many different images being registered and various signals being sent to the brain. When the Pharisee became distracted and spotted the tax collector during his prayers, he judged him. He looked down on him and despised him. Like a peacock, he preened himself and rejoiced in his good deeds. The Pharisee is presented as being self-righteous, not in need of God. He justifies himself before God. In contrast the tax collector knows that he needs God’s forgiveness. What does this say about tax collectors in Jesus’ time? Often tax collectors in Palestine were men who demanded money from others by extortion. They demanded money beyond what was due in tax and kept this extra fee for themselves. Characteristically they were seen as men greedy for money. Luke describes Zacchaeus as the chief tax collector who has become rich through defrauding other people. Are all tax collectors like this? Probably not, it is always dangerous to make generalizations. Luke uses the story of the tax collector and the Pharisee to emphasize God’s compassion and mercy and warn against self-righteousness. The example of the repentant tax collector is a reminder that no sin is beyond the forgiveness of God. What is required is repentance and the request for forgiveness. The image of God portrayed in the readings is one of a God who listens carefully to the voice of the sinner, the poor, and the vulnerable people of society. The Book of Ecclesiastes describes the way in which God does not favor the rich. God hears the plea of those who are injured. God hears the cry of the orphan and the widow who pours out her story. These vulnerable people had no one to protect them and God becomes their protector and acts to secure justice for them. God does not just listen but cares sufficiently to act on their behalf. Many older people will remember preachers speaking about the sin of presumption. It referred to presumption about knowledge of one’s relationship with God. While I can trust in the mercy of God, I can never fully know how I stand before God. The Pharisee not only suffers from the sin of presumption but then makes a presumptuous judgment about the life of the tax collector. It is much easier to judge others than oneself! I remember a comment after a homily on the need for conversion; “They needed to hear that Father!” While it is necessary to judge certain actions as right or wrong, it is presumptuous to judge how a person stands before God. There are always facts about a person’s situation and life which are private. The story Jesus told about removing the plank from your own eye rather dealing with the speck in others’ eyes is a warning about this sort of behavior. Like the tax collector we are invited to trust in God’s mercy and pray for our enemies. Blessings, Fr. Bob Pastor

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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time; National World Youth Day (U.S.); Priesthood Sunday Monday: Ss. Simon and Jude Thursday: Halloween Friday: All Saints; First Friday Saturday: The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day); First Saturday

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Rom 8:26-30; Ps 13:4-6; Lk 13:22-30 Thursday: Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 3 30-31; Lk 13:31-35 Friday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Saturday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:39; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from the Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Sunday: Wis 11:22 — 12:2; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; 2 Thes 1:11 — 2:2; Lk 19:1-10

Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 3. Clocks go back one hour (Saturday (11-2) /early Sunday morning). Morning will be lighter but will grow dark earlier.

REMINDER! PLEASE... RETURN FILLED BABY BOTTLES TO CHURCH - NOVEMBER 2/3 Just a reminder to please bring your filled

baby bottles for Women’s Care Center of La Grange to church next weekend when you come to Mass. There will be baskets at the main entrance for collection. The babies and moms (and dads) thank you so much for your generosity.

P ope Francis challenges us to be protectors of all creation, to be stewards of all God’s gifts.

We begin to exercise this responsibility when we defend human life—especially the unborn and the vulnerable. When we affirm the sacredness of all human life, we acknowledge God’s plan for each human being, and we work to defend the gift of life from every form of abuse. Similarly, when we affirm that everything God made is good and worthy of our reverence and respect, we look differently on all God’s creation.” -Archbishop Robert J. Carlson, Archbishop of St. Louis, MO, “Caring for God’s creation is good stewardship,” St. Louis Review, July 11, 2013.

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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 27, 2013

The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds; it does not rest until it reaches its goal,

nor will it withdraw till the Most High responds. - Sirach 35:17-18a

FOOD PANTRY Thank you to all who continue to support this much needed and appreciated ministry. As you do your grocery shopping this week, here are a couple of things to remember

• Most needed items at this time include dry pinto beans, cereal, peanut butter & jelly, canned fruit, meals in a can/box, and canned meat We need to constantly replenish our pantry shelves with staples and extras as our volunteers continue to pack bags for our November 14 monthly food distribution. • All in date non-perishables, paper goods, laundry detergent, dish soap, etc. are most appreciated!

GIVING TREE Stores are displaying Christmas decorations and advertisements for gift giving will soon be a common sight. As the season of Thanksgiving and the Holidays approach, we Christians are looking for ways to keep the true meaning of the season alive in our families. One way is to take part in our annual Giving Tree Project, which will begin on the weekend of November 16/17. Please watch upcoming Canticles for details. Also, if you or anyone you know in our faith community could benefit from this outreach, please let me know. Your request will be confidential. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped assemble the Giving Tree tags last Tuesday. Please check upcoming Canticles for more volunteer opportunities during this season. Your cheerful participation is what drives this awesome outreach. Mary Beth Ford Director of Social Concerns NEW TO A JOB SEARCH? NO IDEA WHAT TO DO? Interfaith Career Network invites you to join us on Thursday, November 7 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. for a new workshop geared toward those new to the job search process. Our speaker, Jim Fitzgerald, is an experienced job coach who has mentored senior executives on their search. Come and learn some great tips to help get your job search off the ground. Pick up some valuable new ideas and practical advice on how to spend your time wisely to get the best results. This workshop is designed to help the newly unemployed but will be of interest to seasoned job seekers as well since it taps into the wealth of experience and knowledge Jim has offered his clients throughout his long career. This workshop is open to all and there is no charge to attend. We look forward to welcoming you at St. Cletus Education Building, 700 West 55th Street in La Grange. Look for the ICN sign outside and enter the school building at the flag pole entrance through door 3. Interfaith Career Network offers job support through various programs throughout the month. For further information, please visit our website: www.interfaithcareernetwork.org.

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A SAINTLY DEFINITION The saint does everything that any other decent person does, only somewhat better and with a totally different motive. —Coventry Patmore

November 6th Stop by anytime between 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Park on Stone Avenue and enter our early childhood wing via the flagpole entrance.

Dear St. Cletus Parishioners, The 8th Grade Class is selling Market Day Desserts to help raise funds for their 8th Grade Dinner Dance. Our goal is to sell 500+ pies. Please consider ordering a dessert to support this effort. These are delicious desserts for Thanksgiving and Christmas, or you can give them as gifts for holiday parties, friends, relatives, neighbors or co-workers. There are a selection of 12 pies, 1 cheesecake and 1 cake. Product descriptions and photos are available on marketday.com. Please note all desserts come frozen. If you normally order Market Day, your online dessert order counts towards our goal. There are 3 ways to order:

♦ Online at marketday.com ♦ Submit order using Market Day Order form found in the back of Church with payment to the School

office by Wednesday, October 30. ♦ Order from any 8th grade student.

Pickup is November 6, 2013, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Cletus - Morrissey Hall

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Schramka @ (708) 352-2868 or mes1234@sbcglobal.net

Please stop by the Church narthex next weekend and drop off coats. The men’s and women’s winter coats can be new or gently worn. The 7th

Grade St. Cletus Girl Scout Troop will be collecting these items for the St. Vincent de Paul Center in Chicago after all Masses the weekend of November 2/3. The collection will run through Sunday, November 10. Thank you for your support!

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HOLY NAME SOCIETY Tickets for the annual “Hank Maday” Turkey Raffle are available for purchase this weekend, in the narthex of church. Tickets are $2 each or $20 for a whole card. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year!

Our next meeting will be on Friday, November 1, at 8:00 p.m. in Room 98 in the Education Building. The winning number for the turkey raffle will be drawn at that time. Watch the Canticle for the winning number. We will also discuss the upcoming Christmas Party. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Daniel Gibbons

GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CLASS - THE TRAIL OF CHRIST The study of Matthew’s gospel is nearing the end. This week we will study Chapter 26 which includes the Last Supper, Judas’ betrayal, and Peter’s denial. Jeff Cavins on the DVD presentation gives a rich background and explanation on the Last Supper and the Trial of Jesus. CREDO invites you to this session on Wednesday, October 30, in the kindergarten room in the Education Building.. Discussion starts at 7:00 p.m. and lasts 45 minutes. After discussion we will watch the DVD series by Jeff Cavins. If you wish to view only the video, please come at 7:45 p.m. In fairness to those who have registered and paid for the class, we ask a donation of $1 per class for drop-ins.

CREDO - Continuing Religious EDucation Opportunities for adults

2013-2014 TEEN FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM The moment you have all been waiting for! Our first small group gathering, will be on Sunday, November 3, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at St. Cletus. Come to play games and get to know your small group and small group lead-ers. Ice cream will be provided. All are welcome to join us and anyone planning to be assigned to a small group should attend! I will need parents to help with serving ice cream! Please contact Amanda for more information.

KAIROS #15 Thank you to everyone who signed up for our K15 Retreat! I’m excited for a fantastic weekend! Please keep our teens and adults in your prayers.

STAY-UP-TO DATE ON OUR ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS “Like” St. Cletus Youth Ministry on Facebook! You can do this at www.facebook.com/stcletusyouth. CHURCH LEAGUE BASKETBALL Church league registration is now open, forms can be found on the St. Cletus Youth web page and should be turned into the St. Cletus Rectory, Attn: Amanda Birth, ASAP! I ’m looking forward to a great season! Any questions? Contact Amanda Birth at abirth@stcletusparish.com or (708) 215-5419 Amanda Birth Director of Youth Ministry

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SUBURBAN CATHOLIC SINGLES GROUP (SCSG) Multi Parish Ministry

For singles in their 40’s and 50’s November Events

Saturday, November 2 – Veterans Luncheon at Hines VA- will meet at St Mary’s Parish in Riverside at 12:00 noon. We will then carpool over to Hines. This service event is part of St. Mary’s volunteer day. If you choose to participate, there will be a 5:00 p.m. Mass at St. Mary’s followed by an appreciation pizza dinner for all the volunteers. We will serve beverages, along with setting up snacks, decorations and socializing with the vets. Last year the event was over by 4:00-4:30. Saturday, November 16 – Dinner and a Movie – Santiago’s Restaurant, 22/24 W. Calendar Ct., La Grange at 5:00 p.m. We’ll discuss theater and movie selection over dinner.

Above events are subject to change.

You can contact us at singlesadmin@gmail.com Find us on Facebook – Suburban Catholic Singles

YOU’RE INVITED!

Women’s Care Center of La Grange Invites You to Their Third RESPECT LIFE BANQUET, to be held on Sunday, November 10, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., at The Carlisle, Lombard, IL. John Morales, producer of the movies “Champions of Faith” and “40,” is the keynote speaker. Dr. Robert Lawler and Dr. Anthony Caruso will receive the Gift of Life award. For a delightful afternoon of entertainment, great food and wonderful company and a chance to support a vital, life-saving center, please consider making this banquet a priority in your busy life. The babies and moms and dads will thank you! Reservations are $65 per person or $600 for a table of ten. For more information call Laura or Roberta at (708) 352-5000 or email us at womenscare-center@core.com See you there!

ST. CLETUS

The next book is

Big Stone Gap by Adrianna Trigiani

We will meet to discuss it on Tuesday, November 12, at 7:00 p.m.

(TBD) Questions? Email: loriashe@aol.com

LET US CONTINUE TO REMEMBER IN

PRAYER THOSE IN THE MILITARY ESPECIALLY…

Ryan McDonell, USA 1st Lt. Sara Jean Sedlacek, USA Pvt. Paul Jacobson, USMC Nick Radziwon, US Navy 1st Lt. Thomas G. Dybicz, USA Ranger Lt. Cdr. Amy Sloan Bloyd, US Coast Guard Michael Carr, USA Captain Anthony Cech, USA Chaplain Sgt. Franklyn Cuchana, USA 2nd Lt. Thomas G. Dybicz, USA Ranger Sgt. Michael Fittanto, USA M/Sgt. Patrick Hegeman, USMC Sgt. Joseph Kaminski, USA Kevin Lewis, USA Pfc. Zackus McLeod, USA Capt. Robert Mele , USAF Capt. Steven Muscolino, USAF Spf. Kyle Nicholson, USA Pvt. James Reisel, USA S/Sgt. Daniel Hattie, USAF Pfc. Matthew Sparks, USMC Capt. Charlie Drucker, USA Major Christopher Strahlman, USA M/Sgt. Anthony Zito, USA

Please call Eugenia Callison at (708) 482-4974 if you would like to add someone to this list or have any changes to their information.

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THE DEACON’S WIFE IS A STAMP COLLECTOR! Well actually, I am a stamp collector for Kolbe House Catholic Jail Ministry. As many of you know I serve as a Minister for Kolbe House at Cook County Jail, however, the families of the incarcerated are also a matter of concern to the men and women engaged in this ministry.

In an effort to keep the detainees connected to their families, Kolbe House is asking us to send them postage stamps. The stamps are to be used for the detainees Christmas greetings to their families. This annual effort this year is looking to collect 7,000 stamps. If you would like to donate stamps in any denomination (1 cent up to first class postage) please put them in an envelope and drop them off at the rectory marked “Kolbe House Stamps-c/o Marlene.” Thank you, Marlene Heyes

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Spirito! Singers Ragazze Ensemble will be singing at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 10, along with our very own Parish Children’s Choir!

Spirito! Singers is an exceptional choral organization based in the Western Suburbs with rehearsals held in both La Grange and Elmhurst. The three ensembles include: Bravura, young women in grades 9th -12th, Ragazze, girls in grades 5th – 8th and the Men of Spirito!, men, 18-years-old and up. The ensembles are directed by Artistic Director Molly Lindberg. The Spirito! Singers will also be having upcoming Christmas Concerts, Tomorrow Shall be My Dancing Day, at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7, and on Sunday, December 8, at 3:00 p.m. at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church in Elmhurst.

For more information regarding our events, auditions, tickets or to listen to the inspirational music of Spirito! Please visit our website www.spiritosingers.org or call (630) 581-5440.

REMINDER! The Comboni Missionaries, who are celebrating 75 years of mission work in North America, invite you to attend our 47th annual Comboni Dinner Dance at Via Bella in Countryside the evening of Saturday, November 2. This year our special guest of honor will be Francis Cardinal George, who is celebrating his 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination.

A fabulous meal will be offered, as well as live music by Nino Folino. The event also features an open bar and raffle. The Dinner Dance starts with cocktails and appetizers at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are only $70 (and tables of 10 are available). For your ticket, raffle chances, or further information please contact the Comboni Missionaries at 1615 E. 31st Street, La Grange Park, IL, or call at (708) 354-1999 or email cmoffice@sbcglobal.net.

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DAY/DATE TIME LOCATION/ ROOM #

EVENT

Sunday, October 27 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m.

C-Narthex/East C-Narthex/West

8th Grade Market Day Pie Sale Holy Name Turkey Raffle Sale

Monday, October 28 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.

S-200 MH

Kairos Meeting Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, October 29 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

Rectory-DR S-201

RCI Hispanic Ministry Men’s Prayer Group

Wednesday, October 30 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

RB S-201 S-98

Mission Ladies Parish Transformation Meeting CREDO Matthew Bible Study

Thursday, October 31 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

C S-Music

All Saints Vigil Mass Chancel Choir

Friday, November 1

6:30,8:00,9:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

C MH-Lobby S-Music S-98

Feast of All Saints MANNA Cash & Carry Hispanic Choir Holy Name Society Meeting

Saturday, November 2 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

C S-Music C-Narthex/East C-Narthex/West MH

All Souls Bi-lingual Mass Contemporary Ensemble Rehearsal Baby Bottle Collection Welcome Committee Dia de los Muertos

Sunday, November 3 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon 6:00 p.m.

C-Narthex/East C-Narthex/West C MH MH

Baby Bottle Collection Welcome Committee Confirmation Candidates Mass Candidates Sponsor Meeting YM Meeting

C…Church S…School (Education Building) Narthex…Church Vestibule (East & West) RB…Rectory Basement MH…Morrissey Hall

WEEK AT A GLANCE

Stewardship — Sunday Collection – October 20, 2013 Total Active Registered Families 2,750 Collection Statistics Amount Collected # of envelopes used this week 579 $ 19,395 Envelopes Users % of registered families 21% 3,107 Loose Check/Cash 2,044 Electronic Giving Weekly Collection Budget: $27,000 $ 24,546 Total Collected Over (Under) Budget: ($2,454) This fiscal Year @ 10/20/13 Actual Sunday Collections: $ 394,845 Budgeted Sunday Collections 432,000 YTD Over (Under) budget: $ ( 37,155)

We thank you for your continued and generous financial support. Along with the volunteering of your time and talents you contribute to the Kingdom of God here on earth. Fr. Bob Clark, Pastor

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

St. Cletus Catholic Parish of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a Christian community of believers and followers of Christ Jesus. We call and welcome all to join our family of faith as we seek to live the Gospel values in our daily lives, community and world. We are committed to providing spiritual nourishment through the worship of God, celebration of the sacraments, Christian education, and use of our time, talent and treasure in serving others with compassion and love.

MASSES Saturday Evening: 5:00pm Sunday: 7:00am, 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm (Spanish) Weekdays: Mon. thru Sat. 8:00am Evening before Holy Day: 7:00pm Holy Day: 6:30am, 8:00am BAPTISMS 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:30am. Parents must be registered parishioners and attend the Baptism Preparation class. Please make arrangements by calling the Rectory office (708-352-6209). WEDDINGS Dates and times are reserved for registered parishioners. Initial arrangements must be completed five months in advance of the wedding date. HOME/HOSPITAL VISITATION AND COMMUNION CALLS Please contact the Ministry of Care office (708-215-5407). EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND BENEDICTION Adoration begins following the 8:00am Mass and continues during the day until 6:15pm the first Tuesday of the month. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed at 6:15pm followed by Benediction. Hispanic Adoration continues from 7:00pm until 8:00pm. CONFESSIONS Confessions every Saturday of the month: 4:15-4:45pm.

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday: 8:00am-1:00pm

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BULLETIN ARTICLES The deadline for Canticle article submission is 5:00 p.m. Friday, one full week prior to Sunday’s publication. Articles may be submitted electronically to pdrobny@stcletusparish.com.

ST. CLETUIS SCOOL BOARD

DEPARTMENT POSITION Administration Fr. Bob Clark Pastor Jolene Hillgoth President Margaret Hayes Principal Executive Committee Mike Pusatera Chairperson Marty Mulcrone Vice Chairperson Heather Alpe Secretary Finance Committee Mike Magee Bob Gray Policy Shawn Temple Development & Marketing Michael Gilmartin Chris McLean Zlata Kozul-Naumovski Ron Skrip Ann Foley Rachel Luna Doug Rausch Liaisons Mary DeGroot FSA President Kevin Dahill Athletic Assoc President Chris McLean Tech Comm Liaison