St. Kieran Catholic Church

The Ascension of the Lord June 2, 2019

God mounts his throne amid shouts of joy; the LORD, amid trumpet blasts.

— Psalm 47:6

Notes from Fr. John

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Jesus tells the disciples that they will be witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:1-11).

Psalm — God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord (Psalm 47).

Second Reading — God seated Jesus at his right hand in the heavens (Ephesians 1:17-23) or Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23.

Gospel — As Jesus blessed his disciples he parted from them and was taken up to heaven (Luke 24:46-53).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26

T oday we celebrate the Feast of Our Lord’s Ascension. As Jesus rises into the heavens we are reminded that his ministry of healing, for- giveness, inclusiveness, and joy is now entrusted to each one of us. The

light that he brought into the world to cast out darkness now must come through us. The world will know Jesus through our lives and our examples. Jesus lets the disciples know that he will not leave them orphans, but rather he will send them the Holy Spirit to be their guide and protector. We ask for courage to continue the mission. This Tuesday, June 4rth we invite all lectors to an evening of reflection at St. Agnes. This evening is offered for lectors at both St. Kieran and St. Agnes. It will be a time for prayer, discussion,

and fellowship. We also encourage anyone who and fellowship. We also encourage anyone who might want to be a lector to join us as well. This is another chance for the two parishes to work together as well as an opportunity for the parishes to say thank you for your ministry. Please join us at 7:00 PM in St. Agnes Church. On Tuesday June 11th we also invite Eucha-ristic Ministers and Ministers of Care to a night of reflection at St. Kieran. This evening is once again offered for Eucharistic Ministers and Ministers of Care at both St. Kieran and St. Agnes. It will be a time of prayer, discussion and fellowship as well. This evening will be held at St. Kieran beginning at 7:00 PM. This evening is not only for our seasoned ministers, but also for those who would like to become Eucharistic Ministers or Ministers of Care as well. See you there.

CONGRATULATIONS AND

SALUTATIONS...

to all St. Kieran Members and students who are graduating this year.

Your parish family is proud of you!

The St. Kieran Women’s Club wishes good health, happiness, and blessings to the following

members who are celebrating a birthday in

the month of June:

Roe Arakelian Barbara Dutko Juanita Foley

Loretta Gurgone Sandy Haggerty

Lee Malizia Barbara Sterning

Mary Jo Wolff

Happy Birthday and

God Bless You!

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Registration for 2019-2020 Religious Education classes is open and ongoing. Registration forms are available in the R.E. Office at St. Agnes and on both the St. Kieran and St. Agnes parish websites. Completed forms should be returned to the St. Agnes/St. Kieran Religious Education Office as soon as possible. The deadline for registration is August 30, 2019, but don’t wait until then...classes will likely be filled up long before that date!

Books for You

Help yourself, you are welcome to take as many books as you would like. There are multiple topics for you to select from.

Books are from the St. Kieran Library and availa-ble on a first come basis and at no charge. Select as many as you like.

Would you like to learn more about

the Bible? Come join our Bible study on Thursdays at 12:30 pm in the library.

Each week we discuss the Bible readings for the following weekend. No long-term commitment required. Come whenever you can.

The St. Kieran Women’s Club would like to thank Sue Habegger for her years of service to the Board of Directors. We wish her well as she continues to share her talents in other ministries of St. Kieran Parish. The Women’s Club has concluded business for fiscal year 2018-2019, and will resume regular board meetings in July. The Board of Directors for the coming year includes:

Teri Klopp, President Debbie Linde, 1st Vice President

Dawn Sterning, 2nd Vice President Judy Longo, Treasurer

Maria Aponte, Secretary Joanne Karwowski, Hospitality Chairperson

Jean Lendi, Spiritual Enrichment Chairperson Enjoy your summer, and watch your mailboxes in August for your 2019-2020 membership forms and calendar! If you are not currently a member, please email: stkieranwomensclub@gmail.com to be placed on our membership mailing list.

MEN INVITED TO BREAKING OPEN GOD'S WORD

Men of the parish are invited to gather with others to spend time Breaking Open God's Word to better understand how God can be active in our lives today. On Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m. at St. Kieran's library meeting room, men will gather to look at the Bible readings for Pentecost (Acts 2: 1-11; 1 Corinthians 12: 3-13, John 20:19-23). No previous Bible experience is necessary, just an openness to let God speak to your heart right now. See Father Tom for more details.

LECTORS

PRAYER/ WORKSHOP

Mark your calendar for a time of prayer.

For all the current and interested lectors

of St. Kieran and St. Agnes Church

TUESDAY, JUNE 4 at 7 PM at ST. AGNES CHURCH

Reflection and updates

for all lectors

Are you interested in becoming a lector?

PLEASE JOIN US!

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Evening of Reflection for St. Agnes and St. Kieran

Eucharistic Ministers

and Ministers of Care

Tuesday, June 11, 7:00 pm at St. Kieran Church

Please join us if you are already a part of these wonderful ministries or are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister or Minister of Care. It will be a time for prayer and reflection, as well as Information, discussion, and ques-tions.

What is the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults?

It is a Journey, by which Adults who are looking for a closer relationship with God come.

During this Journey those seeking a closer

relationship discover the elements of the Catholic Church, our history, beliefs,

practices and our relationships.

The process will start in September and meet weekly until the Easter Vigil.

If you would like more information or know

someone who is considering the Catholic faith, please call the rectory and leave a message for me, or email me at jsopron@hotmail.com, I will get back to you to answer any questions.

Items Needed:

PLEASE BRING ITEMS TO THE BACK OF THE CHURCH

Layettes Diaper Bags

T-shirts Crib Sheets

Newborn Diapers Sleepers

Receiving Blankets Cribs and Mattress

Car Seats

Playpens Pacifiers

Bibs Newborn Undershirt

Strollers High Chairs Baby Towels

Sweaters Gift cards (Target, Jewel, and Meijer)

Knights of Columbus, Council 997

Baby Shower to Benefit the Women’s Center

During the month of May we remember our mothers and, in particular, our Blessed Mother who is honored at this time of year. To highlight and honor motherhood, the Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Baby Shower to benefit the mothers served by the Women’s Center. This Catholic-based support center helps mothers who have decided to give birth to their infants instead of opting for abortion. When mothers make this decision, the Women’s Center supplies anything needed to nurture their families. The Baby Shower will take place all weekends in May to June 9th. Articles may be left on the designated table for these donations that is in the church vestibule. You may, if you wish, pledge your donation in honor or in memory of a loved one by using the form below. Return the completed form with your donation and they will be placed in a basket to be brought forward in prayer during the Knights of Columbus Rosary Rally after the 10 AM Mass on Sunday, June 9th. The names will also appear in our bulletin sometime during the month of June. Articles needed for the Baby Shower are listed below. The Women’s Center is requesting that clothing be limited to anything between zero and 18 months. The Women’s Center is located at 5116 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago IL 60630; they can be contacted at their office phone of (773) 794-1313 and email at jmiller@womens-center.org at any time. Thanks for your generosity in being a part of this event.

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Donation Prayer Form I am making this donation (circle one) in honor or in memory, of the following person(s):

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Request to Update Data Files

on Parishioners

Greetings from St. Kieran Church! In an effort to better serve the parishioners, we are in the process of updating our data information. Please be aware that, unless we have been asked to do so, we do not edit data in our file system. It is the responsibility of each parishioner to update their information on a regular basis. We are asking that you complete the reverse side of this card with your current information, i.e., name, address, telephone numbers, and email addresses. You may drop this card in the collection plate at any of the weekend Masses or mail to the parish. Thanks for your help in this matter. St. Kieran Church Name: _____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Please put in weekly collection basket or mail to Parish Office.

PILGRIMAGE AND BLESSING OF TRUCK DRIVERS

Sunday, June 9th

Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine (The Salvatorian Fathers)

5755 Pennsylvania St. - Merrillville, IN 219-884-0714

Mass in the Polish language at 12 pm, followed by blessing of trucks and drivers (rain or shine) at approximately 1 pm. A cafeteria-style Polish meal will be served in the Millennium Hall afterwards; menu items and prices vary. Due to space and parking limitations, it is requested that only semi-truck tractor units be brought to the shrine for the blessing (no trailers).

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Other News & Events

Lucy Janaszak Rose Klauck Marge Knapp Nick LoBue

Marilyn Monteleone Jeannine Montgomerie

Rosemarie Pagliero Bernice Pappalardo

Jerry Plucienik Jerry Piunti

Ramón L. Santiago Ray Smith

Sandi Smith Gayle Tama Bess Vallese

Dana Wittman Sister Joy Weideman

Dennis Bandera Bob DeBoer Jan DeBoer

Anthony H. Bruno Philip Cameli John Capps

Janel Compton Joanne Corrigan

Jack DeLaney Kathie Diette Chris Dymek Jim Dymek

Gary Eichberger Keri Gelsosomo

Thomas Haggerty Dominick Hamilton

Larry Janaszak

5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Dave Dutko No Deacon Emil Vasek

Joan Cliff Tom Narcissi Jean Lendi

Briana Narcissi Debbie Linde

Brenda Wesley

Connie Bultema Karlene Henshaw Lawrence Eagan Charles Lofrano Loretta Gurgone

Carla Lofrano

Susan Alessandrini Kaela Funches Dona Amadio

Edward Funches Barbara Cianchetti

James Wood

Tyler Stadt Benjamin Stadt

** Served by adult parishioners

Handerson Ogunbote Harrison Ogunbote

Sue Habegger

Raymond Brower Robert Lagger Judith Flanigan

Sandy Ciccotelli Teri Klopp

Barbara Fonfara Matteo Alessandrini

Holy Family Shrine

This week, the flowers decorating The Holy Family Shrine

in the back of church were donated in remembering a . . .

Special Intention by Ray & Charlene Brower

Our Troops

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Air Force

E-3 Conor Fitzgerald

Army

PFC Roman Ambriz E5 Patrick Atwater Pavel (P.J.) Borak

Sgt. Brenden Flanagan Sgt. James R. Hibbs Sgt. Lucas Johnson

PFC Lee James Roché CWO Thomas J. Seehausen

Coast Guard

Luke Stocker

Marine Corps

SSgt. John Henry LCpl. Joseph Johnson

Sgt. Patrick Russell SSgt. Nathan Taylor

National Guard

Captain Paul LaBelle

Navy

Raymond J. Martinez Rachel Steinmetz Joseph Swanson

Ministry Schedule for June 8 & 9, 2019

Prayer list is being updated. To add a name to our Pray for the Sick/Injured or Our Troops List, please contact the rectory office.

... and all who are ill or injured, in a hospital or a nursing home, as well as their

relatives and caregivers.

Monday, June 3 – St. Charles Lwanga and Companions 8:00 a.m. • Communion Service

Tuesday, June 4 – Weekday 8:00 a.m. • Sr. Margaret DeWitt, req. by St. Kieran Church

Wednesday, June 5 – St. Boniface 8:00 a.m. • Rita Lustig, req. by St. Kieran Church

Thursday, June 6 – St. Norbert; Julian Calendar Ascension 8:00 a.m. • Rev. Raymond Nugent, req. by St. Kieran Church

Friday, June 7 – First Friday 8:00 a.m. • Elizabeth Dudman, req. by St. Kieran Church 7:00 p.m. • First Friday Communion Service/ Holy Hour

Saturday, June 8 – Weekend 9:00 a.m. • Communion Service 5:00 p.m. • Angeline Nicoli, req. by the Nicoli Family & friends • Joseph Pisterzi, req. by Lena and family • Vera Maloni, req. by Vincent Zeranti • Living/deceased members and friends of the Sobut/Capps Families, req. by Louis Capps

Sunday, June 9 – Pentecost Sunday 8:00 a.m. • Herb Neal, req. by the Neal Family • Sam & Veronica Lendi, req. by Darlene Drwiega • Noreen Bussey, req. by her friends from the Flower Depot • Gertrude Mize, req. by Mr. & Mrs. Hans Stocker

10:00 a.m. • Rosemarie Ryan, req. by her daughter, Roe • Anthony D’Orazio, req. by Regina D’Orazio & family • Rose Dal Degan, req. by Regina D’Orazio & family • John & Estelle Falica, req. by the Falica & Lagone Families • Edmund P. Murphy, III, req. by the Murphy/Hansen Families

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for June 2019

Evangelization – Priests

That priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity with those who are the most poor.

Monday, June 3 8:00 a.m. Communion Service 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H/FF) to 9 PM

Tuesday, June 4 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) 9 PM

Wednesday, June 5 7:00 a.m. St. Agnes School Fun Day (H/FF) to 2PM 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 5:00 p.m. St. Agnes Soccer (FF) to 9 PM

Thursday, June 6 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (C) 5:30 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H/FF) to 7 PM

Friday, June 7 8:00 a.m. First Friday Mass (C) 5:30 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H/FF) to 9 PM 7:00 p.m. First Friday Communion Service/ Holy Hour (C)

Saturday, June 8 9:00 a.m. Communion Service (C) 12:00 p.m. St. Agnes Athletics (H) 4:00 p.m. Confessions (C) 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass (C)

Sunday, June 9 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (C) 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (C)

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May Collection

Sunday Collection $ 23,755.00

Building Fund $ 1,286.00

Educational Stewardship $ 118.00

Sharing Parish $ 121.00

Catholic Charities Mothers' Day $ 1,122.00

St. Kieran Catholic Church 724 West 195 Street, Chicago Heights IL 60411

Visit our Website at www.stkieranchurch.org

Parish Mission Statement:

St. Kieran Parish is a Catholic community within the Archdiocese of Chicago. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, nourished by Scripture and Sacrament, we are called by Christ to become disciples and stewards. Through worship, fellowship, catechesis, and service to all God’s children, we embrace our Lord’s challenge to live as family and be his witnesses, beginning here in Chicago Heights.

Parish Staff: Rev. John Siemianowski, Pastor Deacon David Dutko Rev. Thomas Kasputis, Associate Pastor Deacon Emil Vasek Rev. William O’Mara, Resident Associate

Weekend Masses are celebrated Saturdays at 5 PM; Sundays at 8 AM and 10 AM

Weekday Masses are celebrated Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 a.m. Communion Services are celebrated on Mondays at 8:00 a.m. and on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.

Rectory Office, 708/755-0074: Hours of Operation: 9 AM to 3 PM (Monday—Thursday)

Sandy Vasek, Office Manager, stk-business@comcast.net Sheila Porrata, Bulletin Editor, stk-bulletineditor@comcast.net

Emily Hernandez, Parish Secretary, stk-parishsecretary@comcast.net

Religious Education Office, located at St. Agnes, 708/754-0713 Teri Klopp, Coordinator, stk-reoffice@comcast.net

Director of Music: Mrs. Joanne Rossbach, 708/755-0074

Parish Ministries: Knights of Columbus: David Nozar, 708/267-8253

Parish Council: Keith Betton, Kevin Dennihan, Sue Habegger, Dave Nozar, Terry Shelley, and Joe Sopron. Contact us at stk-ppc@outlook.com

St Kieran Women's Club: Teri Klopp, 708/912-3773, email: stkieranwomensclub@gmail.com

SACRAMENTAL/IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Contact the Rectory Office to make arrangements. Regular Baptismal Sundays are the first and third Sundays of the month at 11:30 a.m.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Contact the Rectory Office at least six month prior to date of marriage.

SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST TO THE HOMEBOUND: Please contact the Rectory Office to set-up visits.

ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION: For adults who wish to know more about the Roman Catholic faith, please contact the Rectory Office and the Director of Religious Education will contact you.

NEW PARISHIONERS: To become a member, please contact the Rectory Office for a registration form.

BULLETIN/PARISH CALENDAR: Bulletin information should be submitted by email to the Bulletin Editor. Contact the Office Manager for arrangements to use parish facilities.

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