All are welcome.

Handicapped parking is located in front of church. Personal hearing devices are available from the ushers/greeters.

Children’s Chapel available for the young and the restless

in the rear of the church.

St. Cletus Canticle 600 W. 55th Street - La Grange, IL 60525

(708) 352-6209 Rectory (708) 215-5440 Español (708) 352-4820 School

www.stcletusparish.com

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PARISH STAFF REV. ROBERT CLARK Pastor REV. KENNETH BAKER Associate Pastor REV. LORENZO GAMBOA Associate Pastor REV. RON ANGLIM Weekend Associate REV. MR. JESÚS & SILVIA CASAS Deacon Couple REV. MR. STUART & MARLENE HEYES Deacon Couple PASTORAL STAFF Fr. Ken Baker/Paulette Bolton Worship (708) 215-5422 MUSIC MINISTRY (708) 215-5423 Deacon Jesús Casas Hispanic Ministry (708) 215-5440 Elizabeth Tomasek Youth Ministry (708) 215-5419 Mary Beth Ford Social Concerns (708) 215-5418 Deacon Stuart Heyes Ministry of Care (708) 215-5407 Debbie Lestarczyk Business Manager (708) 215-5405 Christopher Wagner Technology (708) 215-5420

SCHOOL STAFF Jolene Hillgoth President Lauren Lewandowski Principal Mary Lee Krieger Administrative Assistant Jeannie Scalzitti Receptionist/Office Assistant (708) 352-4820 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STAFF Paulette Bolton Director of Parish Catechesis/Formation Barb Campbell Administrative Assistant (708) 352-2383 RECTORY STAFF Patricia Drobny Bulletin Editor/Office Assistant Bobbie Kallal Human Resources/Records Mary Zwolinski Parish Accounting (708) 352-6209

Mass Intentions for the Week of July 13 – July 19, 2015

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Day Time Intentions

Monday 8:00 a.m. Tom Kigin

Tuesday 8:00 a.m. John Dunbar Battistoni, Joseph Vieceli

Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Kral Family, Robert Zimmermann

Thursday 8:00 a.m. David Pitts

Friday 8:00 a.m. Henry Maday, Revacca Becrril

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

Evelyn Prevenas Harry, Sandy & John Fisher, Dolores Marcin, Benjamin Patrick Hyink, Le-Roi Bicek, Georgia Popp, Joseph L. Naponiello

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

Josephine & Anton Kuchta, Dolores E. Kuchta, Josephine Felice Joe Saban, Special Intention: Margaret Maveety Stephen & Connie Hardie-40th Wedding Anniversary Noel Quirke Catherine Mlot, Stella Kadlec, Josephine Felice Souls in Purgatory

Please pray for those who have died and their families…

Shirley Hullinger

Eleanor Miara, mother of Sue Hejnal

May they rest in peace.

Amen.

Please remember our sick in your prayers: Mauricio Aguilar, Patricia Krieger, Brian Cabral, Fernando Cabral, Enrique Pacheco, Alexandra DeRivera, Steve

Woynicki, Irina Fursman, Linda Mantey, Marshall Johnson, Diane Bridges, Karl Rodey, Catherine McCord, Nancy Gibson, Jean Weekly, Peter D. Rivera, Gerda E. Dorso, Judy Duque, Carolyn Sharpe, Joanne Stevens, Linda McMahon, Roy Jenkinson, Erin Lively, Pauline Passardi, Bruce Byrne, Ed Barnicle, Glen Peters, Emily Ann Dziedzic, Collette Grisko-Dote, Dave McCoy, LaVerne Gill, Richard Rottinger, Ed Vokurka, Sr., Fernando Cabral, Joyce Arnold, Jackie Schickel, Loretta Johncola, Denise Rowalka, Sharon Mylan, Mary Jamrozik, Shellye Bolton, Emily Devine, John Duda, George Duda, Marilyn Matesevac. Also pray for our parishioners who are in nursing homes or are homebound unable to attend Mass.

WEDDING BANNS

Amanda Cairo & Bryan Jones Allison Sisul & Darrin Vogt

READINGS FOR THE WEEK  Monday: Ex 1:8-14, 22; Ps 124:1b-8; Mt 10:34 — 11:1 Tuesday: Ex 2:1-15a; Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Ps 103:1b-4, 6-7;      Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Ex 3:13-20; Ps 105:1, 5, 8-9, 24-27; Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Ex 11:10 — 12:14; Ps 116:12-13, 15, 16bc, 17-18; Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Ex 12:37-42; Ps 136:1, 23-24, 10-15; Mt 12:14-21 Sunday: Jer 23:1-6; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 2:13-18; Mk 6:30-34

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NOTES FROM FATHER BOB…

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 2015 Jesus is clear and direct, and there is no mistaking his instructions to the Twelve. In action and in word, the apostles are to communicate clearly the Good News of the one who sent them. The austerity of lifestyle commanded by Jesus is not in itself virtuous; Jesus knows, however, that comfort is often the enemy of zeal. If the apostles were encumbered by possessions, they could be distracted from their task. If they were confident of their daily bread, they could become complacent. If they were not well received, they might doubt their mission, so they must make a clear break from places that do not welcome the word. Everything about them must proclaim exactly what they are about. The prophet Amos similarly has a strong and clear sense of purpose. Amaziah orders him to depart to Judah, but Amos knows by whom he has been sent, and to whom his loyalty lies; he cannot deny the Lord. God has called him, God has given him a mission, and God must be obeyed. Everything about him must proclaim exactly what he is about. An apostle is only able to obey, and to endure the hardships which can follow from obedience, if he or she is committed to the one who commands, and believes the message which is to be proclaimed. The reading from Ephesians leaves us in no doubt as to the nature of the God who commands us, and the just cause we have for rejoicing in the message we bear. God is the God who has ‘blessed us with all the spiritual blessings of heaven’. The message is the ‘truth’ and the ‘good news of our salvation.’ It remains for us to be simple and direct in our proclamation. The preaching of the apostles brings about a crisis to those who hear them. Unclean spirits are confronted; the inhospitable are abandoned; devils are cast out, and sicknesses are cured. Clearly, the word the apostles hear effects a change in hearers and bearers alike. Clear and simple, like the good use of language, the gospel message bears fruit. After Jesus left the apostles, they would miss his guidance and instruction. For this reason, he sent his Holy Spirit upon them, so that his mission would continue. In this same Spirit, we become apostles. In the footsteps of the Twelve, we preach repentance. We face the demons that haunt the human soul. We bring wholeness to those who are sick, praying for God’s healing. We do as we have been commanded by the Lord, praying the Lord will work in us, amongst us and through us. In the preaching of the apostles, that same mission which we continue, the judgment of the world has begun. All who meet the apostles of Christ are challenged by the word of God to declare themselves for the Kingdom. The apostles are challenged too, being under the same word, subject to the same judgment. To be apostles of Christ, we must be like Amos. We must know that we are sent by God, and cannot be deflected from our mission by the discomfort we cause to others and ourselves. We must be like the writer of the Letter to the Ephesians, who rejoices in the blessings we have all received from God in Christ. And we must be like the Twelve, obedient to Christ’s command to live the Good News simply and directly. Blessings,

Father Bob Pastor

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T welve teens and two adults left last Sunday to begin their week in Donaldson, Indiana to spend a week

serving at the Marshall County Neighborhood Center, helping with various projects in their food and clothing pantries. They left Sunday morning after the 8:00 a.m. Mass full of energy and excitement. They are pictured here upon their arrival at their lodgings. Stay tuned to the Canticle for details of their week!

ADOPT A GRANDPARENT!! Eve Assisted Living is looking for teen volunteers to socialize with residents on Sunday, July 26, from 10:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m. There will be games, crafts, music, and an ice cream social. Lunch will be served to volunteers. Please contact me at (etomasek@stcletusparish.com) or (708) 215-5419 for details and permission slips! ADULTS NEEDED!! Youth Ministry is looking for adults who are interested in growing in faith while helping teens grow in theirs. As we prepare to resume small faith-sharing groups, adults are needed to help lead groups that meet monthly throughout the school year. Please contact the Youth Ministry office to learn more!! etomasek@stcletusparish.com or (708) 215-5419

Elizabeth Tomasek Youth Ministry

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

REGISTRATION Register your children NOW for the 2015-16 academic year. Registration forms can be found online at stcletusparish.com under the Religious Education tab, or in the Religious Education Office or Parish Rectory. Be sure your child/ren have the opportunity to share in learning about our loving God. St. Cletus offers religious education classes for children in Grades 1-8, as well as for preschool aged children (3-K) in our Early Childhood Program. Please note that Sacramental Preparation is a two- year process. This applies to the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist (1st and 2nd Grades), as well as Confirmation (7th and 8th Grades). Older children in need of sacraments may attend special classes to prepare them for the reception of the sacraments. For your convenience, we offer classes on Sunday and Monday for children in Grades 1-6. Sunday classes meet from 9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Monday classes meet from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Early childhood classes meet on Sundays from 9:30 —10:30 a.m. Grades 7-8 meet on Sundays from 9:15-10:45 a.m. If you are new to our program, please bring a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate with you (unless your child was baptized at St. Cletus Parish). Any questions should be directed to the RE Office at (708) 352-2383. Please register today! Paulette Bolton Director of Parish Catechesis/Formation

Barb Campbell Administrative Assistant

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ST. CLETUS SCHOOL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The St. Cletus Catholic School family invites you to join our community. We currently have openings available for the 2015-2016 school year through eighth grades. We also offer the following: Half-day Preschool: 3 and 4 year olds two, three or five mornings a week Full-day Preschool: 3 and 4 year olds five days a week Kindergarten: Half & Full-day program. Before and Aftercare Programs: Available for Pre K through 8th grade. Along with our regular educational and religious programs, students also receive art, library, music, physical education, Spanish, science lab, and technology. We offer a variety of afterschool activities: band, clubs and sports. Please contact the school office at (708) 352-4820 for further information about our school and enrollment availability. Our website, www.stcletusparish.com/school, provides more information regarding the school, tuition, and the application process. We look forward to welcoming you into our school family.

Jolene Hillgoth President

ST. CLETUS SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NEW PRINCIPAL Lauren Lewandowski received her Bachelors from Purdue University in Elementary Education with a Reading Specialty and a Masters from Saint Xavier University in Administration and Supervision. She maintains her Type 75 certification in Administration & Supervision and Type 03 certification in Elementary Education. Ms. Lewandowski came to St. Cletus two years ago as an experienced teacher from both public and Catholic schools. She has served on many committees in her years as a classroom

teacher and assumed many administrative duties, including the role of Assistant Principal this past school year. She has led the Blue Ribbon and AdvancEd accreditation teams at St. Cletus with positive results. Her work included partnering with administration to begin and sustain important initiatives including curriculum mapping, textbook selection, National Junior Honor Society, Going Green, and Junior High Departmentalization. All of these programs will continue at St. Cletus this fall including the introduction of the One to One Initiative (individual devices to advance our student’s exposure to technology). Ms. Lewandowski was chosen and completed the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Leadership Academy, a training program for future principals through the Office of Catholic Schools. She is a Member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), Illinois Principals Association (IPA), the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA), and Big Shoulders Auxiliary. Ms. Lewandowski will continue her education this summer focusing on leadership, technology, and curriculum and development. Jolene Hillgoth St. Cletus School President

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Operation Support Our Troops-America is a volunteer non-profit (501c3) organization whose mission is to improve the morale of troops serving in harms way, support the families of the deployed military, and provide support for the returning wounded. You can help by donating the items listed below to be included in boxes shipped to our troops. Each military person receives a package weighing approximately 25 lbs. and costs about $25 to ship. Please check the expiration dates on the items you donate. We always need letters to our troops, from every age. If you can’t write, color a picture!

Eye Drops Foot Powder/Body Powder Pop Tarts/Breakfast bars Coffee Singles Mouthwash (16 oz. or smaller, no glass) Pain Medication (100 ct. or less)

Antacids (rolls or 100 ct. or less) Canned Fruit TP Lotion (16 oz. or less) Tuna foil packs Slim Jims

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ST. CLETUS CELEBRATES THE 3RD & 4TH OF JULY 2015

FOOD PANTRY UPDATE We greatly appreciate the donations you made towards the July 9 Food Pantry. Now our shelves are in need of replenishment! Most needed items at this time include canned vegetables, canned fruit, cereal, boxed potatoes and other

boxed side dishes, canned diced tomatoes, assorted pasta noodles, pasta sauce, crackers/ snacks, and pinto beans.

We are also requesting school supply donations to distribute in August to our client families, including pencils, colored pencils, pens, crayons, markers, pocket folders, erasers, single subject spiral notebooks and loose leaf paper.

Monetary donations are also appreciated. Checks should be written to St. Cletus Social Concerns/School Supplies.

Thank you on behalf of our client families. So many are still struggling with loss of job, reduction of hours, medical challenges, etc., and are most grateful for our assistance. SVDP RUMMAGE SALE 2015 We received many treasures during the busy week of rummage sale preparation, but the greatest treasures of all were the awesome people who supported this endeavor! This rummage sale was the brainchild of Maureen Soldat 8 years ago, when she suggested the sale as a way to bring all ministries together for a common cause. She continues to be the tireless volunteer chair each year…with lots of help from old time and new time friends. Many of these amazing people were present every day, accepting or picking up donations, organizing, checking that all electric items worked, making runs to the SVDP bins with soft goods that somehow made their way in with “acceptable” donations, sharing with the rest of the crew special “finds”…energetically doing whatever it took to make the sale a success. We dedicated our efforts to Maureen’s husband, Bob, who is in heaven watching out for us. Our weather was the best yet, with no power outages, no severe storms or floods! The crew that went to pick up furniture/larger donations worked well beyond the scheduled hours. Our supporters blanketed the community with window signs, lawn signs, e-mail blasts, and good old fashioned “word of mouth” publicity! I cannot say enough about the best ever clean-up crew! This intergenerational parish event raised approximately $18,500, our record high. Again, thank you to all the volunteers, to those who generously donated items for sale, as well as to our maintenance and parish staff, who adjusted their regular schedules to accommodate our needs. Let us not forget the most important fact of all: this was no ordinary rummage sale. It was a labor of Christian love, because the proceeds will make a real difference in many lives, as our St. Vincent de Paul volunteers continue to visit and help people in need of our financial assistance.

We assemble in prayer…remembering that our efforts are in Jesus’

name…to provide human necessities for our brothers & sisters.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OUTREACH: EDUCATING OURSELVES, ON THE PATH TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING.

ARTICLE 3, Part 1 - Myths and Facts about Domestic Violence

Myth: Domestic violence is a private family matter. Fact: Domestic violence is everyone’s business. Keeping domestic violence secret helps no one, has been shown to harm children, incurs substantial costs to society, and serves to perpetuate abuse through learned patterns of behavior. Myth: Most of the time, domestic violence is not really that serious. Fact: Domestic violence is an illegal act in the U.S. and is considered a crime with serious repercussions. Although there are aspects of domestic violence (e.g., emotional, psychological, spiritual abuse) that may not be considered criminal in a legal sense, serious and long-lasting physical, emotional and spiritual harms can, and often do, occur. Each and every act of domestic violence needs to be taken seriously. Myth: Anger management programs are briefer, more cost effective than, and just as successful as certified batterer intervention programs. Fact: Although briefer and less expensive than certified batterer intervention programs, anger management programs are not effective to address the deep-rooted issues of batterers. Myth: Domestic violence is an impulse control or anger management problem. Fact: Abusers act deliberately and with forethought. Abusers choose whom to abuse. For example, an abuser will selectively batter his wife but not his boss. Myth: Victims provoke their partners’ violence. Fact: Whatever problems exist in a relationship, the use of violence is never justifiable or acceptable. There is NO EXCUSE for domestic violence. Myth: Domestic violence is bad, but it happens elsewhere. It doesn’t happen in my community, my neighborhood, my culture, my religion or my congregation. Fact: Domestic violence happens to people of every educational and socio-economic level. Domestic violence happens in all races, religions and age groups. Domestic violence occurs in both heterosexual and same-sex relationships. Myth: It is easy for a victim to leave her abuser, so if she doesn’t leave, it means she likes the abuse or is exaggerating how bad it is. Fact: Fear, lack of safe options, and inability to survive economically prevent many women from leaving abusive relationships. Threats of harm, including death to the victim and/or children, keep many battered women trapped in abusive situations. The most dangerous time for a battered woman is when she attempts to leave the relationship, or when the abuser discovers that she has made plans to leave. Look for Part 2 in next week’s Canticle.

Mary Beth Ford Director of Social Concerns

Are you in an unhealthy relationship or are you afraid in your own home?

Call the 24-hour phone for help: 708.485.5254.

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“He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick-- no food, no sack, no money in their belts.” (Mark 6:8)

How different we are from the Apostles who took nothing when they ventured out to serve God. Today, we make our journey through life more difficult because of all the material baggage that we drag along. Yet, the more we can let go of, the freer we are to serve God with love and joy.

You can make a difference in the lives of God’s little ones. Consider the call to connect Jesus’ story to the story of our everyday lives. You need only a desire to serve. Your life will be enriched by participating in a special way with our children. The Religious Education Program at St. Cletus is currently looking for adults and High School students that are interested in helping our young people of the parish encounter Christ. You do not need to have any previous background in teaching, just a desire to share your faith and help others encounter Jesus! If you are interested and would like to know more about being a catechist, please give me a call at (708)215-5415 or e-mail bcampbell@stcletusparish.com or pbolton@stcletusparish.com.

Paulette Bolton Director of Parish Catechesis/Formation Barb Campbell Administrative Assistant

USING TWITTER AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN YOUR JOB SEARCH

Interfaith Career Network invites you to join us on Thursday, July 16, 7-9:00 p.m. Learn more about using this powerful social media tool in your job search. With TweetMyJobs listing over one-and-a half-million job tweets in the past 30 days, there’s no question that Twitter and social media are rapidly becoming a must-use resource for job seekers. Our presenter this evening is Falise Platt. She has worked with a wide variety of companies providing them with strategic direction in establishing their social media presence. Falise will explain why you should sign up, how to sign up and why you’ll want to incorporate Twitter as part of your search. This meeting is open to everyone and there is no charge to attend. We look forward to seeing you at St. John of the Cross Parish Center, 5005 South Wolf Road in Western Springs.  Interfaith Career Network (ICN) offers job support through various programs throughout the month. For further information, please visit our website at www.interfaithcareernetwork.org.

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.

ST. CLETUS SCHOOL BOARD DEPARTMENT POSITION Administration Fr. Bob Clark Pastor Jolene Hillgoth President Lauren Lewandowski Principal Executive Committee Mike Pusatera Chairperson Marty Mulcrone Vice Chairperson Heather Alpe Secretary Finance Committee Mike Magee Doug Rausch Development & Marketing Chris McLean Zlata Kozul-Naumovski Ron Skrip Ann Foley Eileen Dorchinecz Patrick Townsend Liaisons Robin Bourjaily FSA President Chris Bourjaily Athletic Assoc President Chris McLean Tech Comm Liaison

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PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

Pastor: Fr. Bob Clark Chairperson: Jack Fisherkeller Vice-Chairperson: Chuck Luna Recording Secretary: Robbie O’Shea School Rep: Jolene Hillgoth Director of Parish Catechesis/ Formation: Paulette Bolton Staff Rep: Debbie Lestarczyk Hispanic Ministry: Luis Lopez Members: Helen McMahon Colleen Hagen Xavier Polanski Susan Hurley Olivia Pach

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

June & July Monday thru Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm Friday: 9:00am-1:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday: 8:00am-12:30 p.m.