Mater Christi Church 2401 S. 10th Avenue

North Riverside, IL 60546 materchristichurch.org

(708) 442-5611

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 17, 2020

Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday, May 18 8:00 a.m. Margaret Kucera (for healing)

Tuesday, May 19 8:00 a.m. For those who are ill and recovering from COVID-19

Wednesday, May 20 8:00 a.m. John Storcel

Thursday, May 21 8:00 a.m. For all doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, and first responders

Friday, May 22 8:00 a.m. Joseph Storcel

Saturday, May 23 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

For all essential workers For all parishioners of Mater Christi

Sunday, May 24 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

For all children in our community Ronald Macey Eric Paitl

Please let the parish office know if any names in the prayer list can be removed. We need room for future requests.

Thank you.

Need to schedule a mass intention?

Please remember that space is available for mass intentions for loved ones, especially during our

weekday masses. Please call the rectory at (708) 442-5611 at least two weeks prior to the mass

that you would like the intention scheduled for. Thank you!

MOTHER OF MOTHERS PRAYER

Mother of Mothers, holy Queen, chosen before all women to be the Mother of the Son of God. Mary, my Mother, who

in your Maternity have so sanctified the state of holy motherhood, imploringly I

come to you, humbly I beseech you, confidently I trust in you. I know that you can by your all-powerful intercession help me in my need. In you I take refuge, dear Virgin. Poor and needy, I place my hope

entirely in you: I relinquish all, confidently in your hands. Betray not my

humble trust, but hear my petitions and come to my aid, dear Mother of Mothers.

Amen

Mother of Mothers, pray for us.

Sam Abbinante Donna Accetta Pola Aguirre Dolores Avelar Lisa Barreto Brent Bernal Linda Bronsteader Janet Broucek Lee Brown Del Burns Dorothy Caduto Celeste Casper Catherine Costabile Gerri Cozzi Raymond DeBoth Rose DeSimone Therese Dolmant Edward Dragosh John Dunajcik Barbara Garbarski Antonio Garcia Midge Galloro Anthony Gorski Elena Gorski Debra Henley Larry Hersh Nancy Hicks Robert Holas Irene Horacek Irene Kaminski Linda Kariotis Katherine Karynicki

Norm Kirkley Theresa Kledzik

Jim Kratochvil Joseph Kratochvil

Kathleen Lewis Benicio Martinez Helen Martinkus

Jim Mehr Spencer Mehr

Ruth Meyer Lucila Nash

Steven Obremski Ed Paitl

Dean Pennacchio Beth Pennacchio

Rob Piotrowski Elsie Piszczor

Donna Reisiger Diane Repp

Mark Rini Rosa Maria Santos

Daniele Santucci Lorraine Schmect

David Sheffer Margaret Shether

Sam Smetko Fran Smith Dan Taglia

Max Venchus Pat Zdarsky

Do you still have your Rice Bowl?

The CRS (Catholic Relief Service) Rice Bowl has become a tradition at Mater Christi Church and in our community. CRS Rice Bowl is an annual Lenten program created for parishes, schools, and families to engage in global solidarity as well as raising funds for CRS’ international work. It is a simple tool for almsgivings and as a way to connect with the worldwide Church as we pray for people all over the world. Many of you have been participating in this tradition during this past Lent, but because of the current stay at home condition, you may still have these Rice Bowls in your home and have been unable to drop them off at the church or rectory. It is not too late to put your rice bowl donations into the hands of those that will benefit from it! Our very own parishioner and lead counter, Stephen Piszczor, will be available at the doorsteps of the Mater Christi rectory for the next two Saturdays, May 23rd, and May 30th from 5:00-6:00pm for you to drop off your Rice Bowls. You can also send in your Rice Bowl donation (please send a check, no cash, for the amount collected) to: Catholic Relief Services CRS Rice Bowl P.O. Box 17090 Baltimore, Maryland 21297-0303

Sunday Offertory, May 10, 2020 Sunday Offertory $3,231 Online Giving $1,247 _________________________________________________

Total Offertory $4,478 Second Collection, Catholic Charities $620 Thank you for your continual support of Mater Christi Church. Your offertory mail in, drop off and online giving has truly been a blessing in our ability to cover fixed expenses during the health crisis shut down. For those who would like to take a look at our Online Giving portal, a step-by-step tutorial video is now on our website at www.materchristichurch.org. Simply click on the green Online Giving icon to the left of the website page to see the video. You can offer a one-time donation to support any of the funds listed in the drop down menu or a recurring offertory, eliminating the need to visit the site each week. Please know that the staff will continue to be of service to you and we can always be reached at the rectory at (708) 442-5611 by leaving a message. You can also reach us via email at secretary@materchristichurch.com. For Online Giving assistance, financial questions or concerns, please contact Kathleen Keen, business manager at businessoffice@materchristichurch.com or leave a message at (708) 442-5611 ext. 103.

Attention 8th Graders!

The Holy Name Society will provide a Partial Educational Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000 to

a graduating student who will be enrolling in a Catholic high school this Fall. Due to the

COVID-19 situation, scholarship information and application packets are available by

downloading the 2 PDF forms from the parish website at www.materchristichurch.org,

completing, and returning them to the Mater Christi Rectory no later than Friday, June 5, 2020.

The scholarship information and application packets

can be delivered to your door.

For further information, contact Stephen Piszczor at (708) 447-3421

A Note of Gratitude from Father Matthew…

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your generous donations to Mater Christi during these challenging times that we are facing. Although we have been unable to celebrate Mass together, it is because of your kindness and generosity that we have been able to meet the fixed expenses at the parish while keeping our parish finances in a healthy state. With your continued support, we will be able to emerge from this crisis as a strong and unified parish family. As we look toward the future to the days that we can celebrate Mass together in praise and thanksgiving to God, please know that while we are apart that I pray for and miss all of our parishioners. Again, I would like to thank you all for your prayers, kindness, and generosity during these times. As our parish mission states, in the words of St. Paul, “Let us not grow weary of doing good.” (Galatians 6:9) May God Bless You Today and Always,

—Rev. Matthew A. Nemchausky

CONGRATULATIONS FR. LOU!

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU!

Pope Francis announced early Monday morning

(May 11, 2020) that he has named Reverend Louis

Tylka (Associate Pastor at St. Michael 1997-2003,

former Pastor of Mater Christi 2004-2014, and Cur-

rent Pastor of St. Julie Billiart) as the Coadjutor

Bishop of the Diocese of Peoria. This means that when the Bishop of Peoria retires, he will become the next

Bishop of Peoria.

The following was released by the Archdiocese of Chicago – “We welcome the appointment of Bishop-elect

Tylka as Coadjutor of the Diocese of Peoria and are pleased he will join the bishops of Illinois in working

cooperatively to serve the faithful in our state,“ said Cardinal Cupich. “He has proved himself to be a

compassionate and inspiring pastor and a strong advocate for priests and the priesthood. We look forward to

the contributions he will make to the Church in the coming years.”

“I am humbled and honored by this appointment,” said Bishop-elect Tylka. “I am grateful to the Holy

Father and encouraged by his confidence in me. I am looking forward to serving alongside Bishop Jenky

and learning from the priests, leaders and faithful in the Church of Central Illinois.”

2020 Annual Catholic Appeal “Come, follow me…and heal our world”

It has been 3 months since our ushers rolled out the 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal Commitment Weekend. A time when we gathered together for Mass, without fear of what was to come in the months ahead. We received many responses and pledge intentions during that weekend in mid-February. The greater Archdiocese of Chicago is grateful for the tremendous support. Together, Mater Christi Church was part of the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal that ended with an impressive $14.8 million in cash pledges from 58,000 households. Our parishioners contributed over $17,400 to the appeal, just $260 short of reaching the 2019 goal set forth for our parish. Your participation and continual support is greatly needed for the 2020 Appeal, which funds Catholic schools in financially challenged communities, evangelization efforts, and the many services provided to those most in need by Catholic Relief Services. The Archdiocese goal for our parish is $19,891 and as of today, we have met almost half of that goal, $9,309 has been collected (47%). Once this goal is reached, any funds above this will be returned to our parish 100%. Pledge and donation envelopes were mailed or handed out during commitment weekend. If you have enrolled in our on line giving site, there is a convenient drop down menu that you can specify your donation be applied to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Please consider either a one-time gift or a larger recurring gift over 6 or more monthly payments. Spreading your donation over several months is always a manageable option, especially during these uncertain financial times. If you have any questions or need a pledge/donation envelope, please contact Kathleen Keen, Business Manager at businessoffice@materchristichurch.com For more information or to make a donation now, please visit the Archdiocese of Chicago website at www.ArchChicago.org. Thank you and blessings to you for your generosity and support of the 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal.

300 CLUB RAFFLE WINNERS

April 26, 2020 1st Prize Linda Johnson 2nd Prize Donna Brazulis

May 3, 2020 1st Prize Lorraine & David Schmect 2nd Prize Vince & Joann Marra May 10, 2020 1st Prize Susan Storcel 2nd Prize Rose Santoro

Mater Christi Catholic Church

MASS SCHEDULE Sabbath Liturgy Saturday 5:00p.m. Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00a.m. Daily Liturgy Monday thru Saturday 8:00a.m. Holy Day Liturgy 8:00a.m & 7:00p.m.

RECONCILIATION The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered each Saturday from 4:15 - 4:40 PM or by appointment.

BAPTISM Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated at 12:30 on the first & third Sunday of each month but we gladly accept any requests. If you are celebrating the Baptism of your first child we ask you par-ticipate in a parent meeting. Please call the rectory to schedule your child’s Baptism.

MARRIAGE If you are recently engaged, Congratulations! Please call the rectory to set a date!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION R.E. classes are held on Saturday mornings during the school year. Please contact the rectory office for further information.

MINISTRY OF CARE Ministers of Care visit the homes of the sick, homebound or hospitalized and bring Holy Communion to them. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is administered by the parish priest upon request. Medical privacy laws necessitate the family’s notification of the Church if a patient would like to receive a visit. Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements.

Mother of Mothers Shrine Engraved Bricks are available to order to be installed in late Spring of 2020. A

4” X 8” brick is available with a gift of $200 to $500, and an 8” X 8” brick is available with a gift of $500 or more. If you are interested, please call the rectory at (708) 442-5611 or contact

via email at secretary@materchristichurch.com.