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10655 W. Wadsworth Road, Beach Park, IL 60099 • (847) 872-8778 • www.Ourladyo!umility.org
November 19, 2017 • Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time
Our Lady of Humility Parish
Parish Mission Statement Mass Schedule As a branch of the one vine, as the family Weekday Masses: 8:00AM – Monday, Tuesday,
of our Lord Jesus, it is our mission to Wednesday, Thursday, and
follow the way of the Lord, by extending Saturday
welcome, embracing in healing love, and Friday Mass: 8:45AM (During School Year)
sharing the good news of the Gospel. 8:00AM (During the Summer)
Sunday Masses: 5:00PM Saturday 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM Sunday
Thanksgiving Prayer Almighty God,
You bring forth boun!ful food
from the earth that our loved
ones may never grow hungry.
For this, we give thanks.
You give us families that meet
at this !me to reunite and be
one with each other.
For this, we give thanks.
You have let us live in a land
that has unbridled opportunity,
and unparalleled freedoms.
For this, we give thanks.
For those who are hungry today,
we pray for their fulfillment.
For families that are separated,
we pray for their unity.
And for people who live in the
midst of persecu!on,
we pray for their deliverance.
We ask all these things through
Christ, our ever-risen Lord.
Amen.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Monday, November 20th
8:00AM +Joseph and +Nancy
Rushforth
Tuesday, November 21st
8:00AM +Dorothy Klawonn
Wednesday, November 22nd
8:00AM +Pilar Bayani Habacon
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 23rd
9:00AM +Audrey and Deceased
Members of the
Wiedner, Caslavka, and
Frank Johnson Families
+Biegler and +Whyte
Families and
+Wally Daniels
+Zuzanna Serwanski
Special Inten"on For:
Mike and Barb Brooker
On Their 50th Wedding
Anniversary
Friday, November 24th
8:45AM +Linda Hasse#-Novak
Saturday, November 25th
8:00AM For The People Of
Our Lady Of Humility
5:00PM +Juan M. Zavala
+Mel Koper
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King Of The
Universe Sunday, November 26th
7:00AM +Camille Pudelek
+Joseph and +Nancy
Rushforth
Special Inten"on For:
Lena Jose
+Emily DuPree
9:00AM +Audrey Wiedner
+Jimmy and +Chris Stanton
+Tony and +Marie Bruno
+Sharon Mirr
+Edward and +Helen
Kinsey
+Dorothy Klawonn
+Zuzanna Serwanski
11:00AM For The People Of
Our Lady Of Humility
Please Remember In Your Prayers Mary Ann Smith, Dawn, Greg, Ka"e, Carrie, Sco#, Taylor, Jim Wiedner, Ann, Devin, Bob Pe#a, Luana Pe#a, Judy Sims,
William, Kit, Nick, Tom, Mary Paulausky, Frank Knabel, Byrd Heisler, Gomez Family, Norma Jensen, Ann Edwards, Don,
Jerry and Ginny Merkel, Doug D., Jeremy Roux, Carol and Marty Tyskling, Morgan, Patrick, Rosa Maria Santos, Barb and
Bill, Mark Moll, Anny Richardson, Helen Uhler, Barb Halle, David Alfaro, Baby William Walker, Mary T., Tracy, CJ Leffredo,
Tren"n Heiny, Ed Reno, Ben LaFaye#e, Conrad Halteman, Henry Sahler, Garre# Grana, L. Brown, Emory Thorn, Pa# and
Ma#hew Heiney, Stephen Foster, Josiah Hughes, Mary Ann S"ckel, Randall Samborski, Nan Mann, Karen Dix, Chet Spli#,
Susie Haluzak, Baby Raphael, Greg Long"n, David, Pat Benne#, Jerry Clark, Brenda and Jim, Pa# Winn, Sandy Kramer,
Nicholas Arnold, Ramona Alcala, Charles E. Roberts, John Shebenik, Stan Trygar, Carrie Chiarello, Kathy Sivia, Pauline,
Sandy Schmelzer, Angela Guarin, Francesca Roberts, Jerry and Marie Pope, George Kleinschmidt, Janice Kleinschmidt,
Colleen Burns, Tom Ibata, Rachael Chianelli, James W. Triple#, Gloria Alfaro, Jean Krapf, Sco# S"ckel, Gerrie Holmes,
Toby Tripalin, Kevin Junge, Diana Vanderheyden, Baby Piper Ann Marie, Theresa and Ray Krueger, Diane and Brenda,
Lynn Krueger, Jessica Roberts, Joan Zwicke, Jean Corrine Bauter, George Lux, Baby Sawyer, Dick and Janice Hyde, Barb
and Joe Arregun, Marge Berzin, Jackie Videlka, Vicki Sturtevant, Tom Quivellon, Roger Heiny, Jr., Ma#hew McPhee,
Erica Heiny, Charlo#e Heiny, Roger, Victor Figueroa, Baby Katherine Marie Schultz, Dorothy R., Barb and Herman Halle,
Donald Engelking, Bob Whiteside, Shauna Whiteside
For The Deceased:
If someone is in need of healing prayers, please call the Rectory at (847) 872-8778 Monday through Thursday
between the hours of 9AM and 3:30PM. Thank you!
2 Welcome to Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church
Liturgical Roles: Saturday, November 25th, and
Sunday, November 26th Saturday Confessions: 3:30-4:30PM Fr. P. Stemn
Presider:
5:00PM Fr. P. Stemn Deacon Mike
7:00AM Fr. P. Stemn Deacon Jim
9:00AM Fr. P. Stemn Deacon Jim
11:00AM Fr. M. Owen Deacon Mike
Eucharist Ministers:
5:00PM C) R. Wilczenski D) D. Wilczenski
S. Huff, M. Adamek, E. Roucka, P. Duncan
7:00AM C) J. Tomkowiak
B. Dickson, K. Kelly, I. Pelle"er
9:00AM C) L. Mercure D) P. Miller
G. Askew, M. Bruno, F. Montoya, L. Nurczyk, A. Range
11:00AM C) T. Hallberg D) J. Heiney
B. McGowan, P. McGowan, A. Ennesser, B. Ennesser, B. Reid
Lectors:
5:00PM (1) B. Hernandez (2) P. Geslani
7:00AM (1) E. Tomkowiak
9:00AM (1) L. Shea (2) C. Nurczyk 11:00AM (1) P. Reid (2) M. Marek
Altar Servers:
5:00PM R. Barbanida, T. Barbanida
7:00AM A. Brockway, E. Brockway
9:00AM A. Gonzalez, A. Bjorn, N. Hoyte
11:00AM M. Phelps, A. Estrada, Y. Moncerat
LWC Prayer Leaders: 9:00AM M. Franco 11:00AM J. Reid
M.W. Med. Center: J. Zaremba
Readings For The Week Of November 19, 2017 Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/Ps 128:1-5/1 Thes 5:1-6/
Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21
Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63/
Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158/Lk 18:35-43
Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31/Ps 3:2-7/Lk 19:1-10
Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31/Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15/Lk 19:11-28
Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29/Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15/Lk 19:41-44
Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59/1 Chr 29:10bcd-12/Lk 19:45-48
Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13/Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19/Lk 20:27-40
Next Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/Ps 23:1-3, 5-6/1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/Mt 25:31-46
©Liturgical Publica"ons Inc
November 19, 2017 • Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time 3
A Note From The Pastor… This weekend we will have our Annual Second Collec"on,
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development [CCHD].
The CCHD is the na"onal an"-poverty program of the U.S.
Catholic Bishops. Please consider giving to help others in
need.
This week we will be celebra"ng Thanksgiving, a day to
give thanks to God for the many blessings He has given us.
Every year on this day, I’m especially grateful for the three
“Fs”: Faith, Family, and Friends. This week is a "me to
cul"vate and renew the gra"tude we should have for all
that God has done for us.
Our Lady of Humility has established a foreign mission to
help Fr. Charles’ Diocese fund the Forma"on and Educa"on of Seminarians preparing to
be Priests for The Kasana-Luwerro Diocese in Uganda. Fr. Charles is part of the faculty
there, and also serves as the Chaplain of Sports. The cost to form a Seminarian for one
year is $300 for tui"on, housing, and food. This is a bargain by USA standards, but is a
fortune in Uganda. We will be holding appeals twice a year. You may contribute to the
fund for “Those In Greatest Need,” or sponsor a Seminarian ($600/Year, 4 Year
Commitment). Checks are wri#en to “Our Lady of Humility” (this money will be on your
Year-End Tax Statement from Our Lady of Humility, and is tax deduc"ble). Twice a year,
Our Lady of Humility will send a check to the Chicago Archdiocese Mission Office who
will transfer the funds electronically to the Kasana-Luwerro Diocese in Uganda. There
will be special envelopes at the Church doors. Please use these so that the money will
not be misdirected. These special envelopes can be put in the collec"on basket, or
delivered to the Rectory. For addi"onal informa"on, contact: Linda Bugos-Noble
([email protected]), or Gloria Askew ([email protected]). Please see
next week’s bulle"n for addi"onal informa"on.
This weekend we have the Rite of Enrollment for our students preparing for
Confirma"on at the 5PM Mass on Saturday, and at the 9AM and 11AM Masses on
Sunday. In addi"on, at the 11AM Mass, we will have the Rite of Acceptance for our
RCIA Candidates. Please keep our Confirma"on Students and RCIA Candidates in your
prayers as they con"nue to prepare.
God Bless,
Fr. Paul
4 Welcome to Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church
Donut Sunday This Sunday is Donut
Sunday hosted by our
Knights of Columbus. Join
your fellow parishioners for some
delicious treats, and the even
be#er treat of community and
fellowship.
If November is your birthday
month, please come and enjoy a
complimentary drink and donut of
your choice with your friends and
The Knights. (Pick up a
complimentary birthday card from
the Grand Knights Table at the
beginning of the donut line.) Free
Coffee Refills! We hope to see you
there!
Confirma#on Rite Of Enrollment This Saturday at the 5PM Mass, and this Sunday at the 9AM and
the 11AM Masses, our Confirma"on Candidates and their Sponsors
will be part of a Rite of Enrollment to signify the beginning of a Year
of Prepara"on for the Sacrament. The Candidates are asked to bring the
signed Enrollment Promise Form to Mass to be presented a-er the homily. If
you have any ques"ons, please call the Religious Educa"on Office at
(847) 746-3744, or E-mail Diana Jurista at: djurista@ourladyo!umility.org.
Important Note:
Parish Bulle#n
Deadlines For The
Upcoming Holidays Please note with the upcoming
Christmas and New Year’s Holidays,
the bulle"ns will need to be
submi#ed early. The following
cutoff dates are for bulle"n ar"cles
for the December 17th, December
24th, and the December 31st
bulle"ns:
· For the December 17th Bulle#n,
ar"cles are needed by:
Wednesday, December 6th, by
4PM.
· For the December 24th Bulle#n,
ar"cles are needed by: Monday,
December 11th, by 4PM.
· For the December 31st Bulle#n,
ar"cles are needed by: Friday,
December 15th, by 4PM.
Ar"cles can be dropped off at the
Rectory or E-mailed to:
bulle"nar"cles@ourladyo!umility.org
Thank You!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Christ The King Holy Hour Come one, come all as we celebrate the Feast of Christ The
King. We will have a Holy Hour and Benedic"on to honor
Jesus, our King, next Sunday, November 26th, at 7PM in the
Church. Join us for a Holy Hour with Vespers, Rosary, and
Benedic"on of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Bring the whole
family! All are Welcome!
Thanksgiving Day Mass We will be having a Thanksgiving Day Mass this
Thursday, November 23rd, at 9AM in the Church. All
are welcome to join us to give thanks for all of our
many blessings!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Fr. Paul, Fr. Mike, all of the Deacons,
and all of the Parish Staff would like to
wish each of you a very
Peaceful and Happy Thanksgiving!
Liturgical Roles
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd
9AM Mass
Presider: Lectors:
Fr. P. Stemn Deacon Mike (1) M. Bruno (2) K. Wimmer
Eucharis#c Ministers: Altar Servers:
C) I. Pelle"er 9:00AM A. Pankiewicz, M. Kliora
P. Duncan, F. McFarlin, S. Murakami
Please Note! The Rectory and the School will be Closed this
Thursday, November 23rd, and Friday, November 24th,
for the Thanksgiving Holiday. They will reopen on
Monday, November 27th.
Eucharis#c Adora#on Please note that there will not be Eucharis"c Adora"on
this Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. We will resume next
Thursday, November 30th. Happy Thanksgiving!
Week At A Glance
Our Lady Of Humility’s Food Pantry Is in need of: Rice-a-Roni, Corn Muffin Mix, Hamburger
Helper, and Jell-O.
Non-perishable food can be dropped off at the Rectory
Monday–Thursday, from 9AM–3:30PM, or brought to the northwest
ves"bule of the Church on Saturdays or Sundays before Mass.
Thank you for the con!nued generosity!
November 19, 2017 • Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time 5
Sunday, November 19th
7:45AM-12:30PM–Donut Sunday (PC, Kit)
8AM-3PM–OLH Women’s Club Christmas/Holiday
Bazaar (SL)
9AM–Rite Of Enrollment For Confirma"on At The
9AM Mass (C)
10-10:30AM–Religious Educa"on Students Gather
(PC)
10:30AM-12 Noon–Religious Educa"on Classes
(School Classrooms)
11AM-RCIA Rite Of Acceptance At The 11AM Mass
(C)
11AM-Rite Of Enrollment For Confirma"on At The
11AM Mass (C)
12 Noon-2PM–RCIA Rite Of Acceptance Potluck
(HCR)
7-9PM–Christ First Mee"ng (PC, TC)
Monday, November 20th
9-11:30AM–The Legion Of Mary Mee"ng (HCC)
11:15AM-12:15PM–The Legion Of Mary –
Interna"onal Rosary (C)
4-5:30PM–5th Grade Boys’ Basketball Prac"ce (PC)
5:30-7PM–Altar Server Training (C)
5:30-7PM–6th Grade Girls’ Basketball Prac"ce (PC)
6:30-7:30PM–Cub Scouts Pack 68 Mee"ng (H)
6:30-8PM–Religious Educa"on Classes (School
Classrooms)
7-8PM–6th Grade Boys’ Basketball Prac"ce (PC)
7-9:30PM–RCIA Mee"ng (HCR)
8-9PM–8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Prac"ce (PC)
Tuesday, November 21st
No School – School Conferences (AS)
5:30-7PM–Altar Server Training (C)
7-10PM–Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Mee"ng (HCR)
7-9PM–The Legion Of Mary Mee"ng (HCC)
Wednesday, November 22nd
No School – Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 23rd – Happy Thanksgiving!
No School – Happy Thanksgiving!
9AM–Thanksgiving Day Mass (C)
Friday, November 24th
No School – Thanksgiving Break
Saturday, November 25th
9-11AM–7th Grade Girls’ Basketball Prac"ce (PC)
1-2:30PM–6th Grade Girls’ Basketball Prac"ce (PC)
3:30-4:30PM–Reconcilia"on (C)
4:30-11PM–Bingo (H)
Sunday, November 26th
No Religious Educa"on Classes – Thanksgiving Break
No Christ First Mee"ng – Thanksgiving Break
7-8PM–Feast Of Christ The King Holy Hour (C)
Thanksgiving And Christmas Food Baskets The Holiday Season is coming soon. For the
upcoming holidays, the Food Pantry is in need of:
Jell-O Instant Mashed Potatoes
Canned Fruit Canned Pumpkin
Canned Sweet Potatoes Pie Crust
Dressing Bo%les/Cans of Turkey Gravy
Non-perishable food can be dropped off at the Rectory Monday–
Thursday, 9AM–3:30PM, or brought to the northwest ves"bule of the
Church on Saturdays or Sundays before Mass.
Thank you for helping those in need have a Happy Holiday!
Please Support Our
Adver#ser For The Weekend
6 Welcome to Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church
Knights Of Columbus
2017-2018 Raffle Winner
The Knights Of Columbus Raffle
Ticket Winner for November 13th,
will be listed in next week’s bulle"n.
It was not available at the "me of
submission of this bulle"n.
40’s, 50’s, &
Be%er Caroling
And Christmas Party Please mark your calendars and
plan on joining us on Sunday,
December 3rd, for our Annual
Caroling and Christmas Party. This
is our one service project we do
for our community!
Caroling Time: 4PM…Please be
on "me! Place: Rolling Hills
Nursing Home, Zion.
Requirement: Joyful Voices (You
don’t have to be an Irish Tenor,
the residents love all of our
voices.) Besides the Angels help
us that day! Party Time/Place:
5PM in the Hayes Community
Room. More details will be in
upcoming bulle"ns.
Requirement: Hungry Carolers.
P.S.: Please bring a $10.00
wrapped unisex present for our
game, and a non-perishable food
item for the Food Pantry. Please
sign-up by next Sunday, November
26th. There will be a Sign-up
Sheet in the Church
Ves"bule a-er all of
the Masses.
Altar Server Training
Reminder For those boys and girls that
a#ended last week’s First Training
Session, and returned their Permission Form, the Second Prac"ce and
Third Prac"ce (to be held in the Church) are as follows:
Session 2
This Monday, November 20, 2017, from 5:30PM to 7PM
- or -
This Tuesday, November 21, 2017, from 5:30PM to 7PM
Session 3
Next Tuesday, November 28, 2017, from 6:15PM to 7:15PM
- or -
Next Thursday, November 30, 2017, from 6:15PM to 7:15PM
Please Note: You must a%end all three sessions. If you have a conflict
a#ending any of these three sessions, please contact me to work out an
alterna"ve.
Thanks very much, and I look forward to seeing you at the Training
Sessions.
Deacon Mike (Mercure)
Phone: (847) 244-1700 or (847) 244-6656
RCIA – Rite Of Acceptance Today at the 11AM Mass, the ini"al inquiry
(pre-catechumenate) period for our Parish’s group of
inquirers will be moving into the second stage, with
our first opportunity for unbap"zed inquirers to go
through the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens, and
bap"zed inquirers to go through the Rite of Welcoming. The first phase of
the journey of ini"a"on has been a "me for seekers to hear the mystery of
Christ proclaimed. The inquirers have consciously and freely sought the
living God, and entered the way of faith and conversion as the Holy Spirit
opens their hearts.
We ask you to please pray for the inquirers as they con"nue their
conversion journey, and for our RCIA process as we assist them in moving
toward a closer rela"onship with God. Your prayers are cri"cal to the
success of the program. We will con"nue to keep you informed of the
ini"a"on process, and progress of those considering joining the Church.
We invite you to take an ac"ve role in welcoming our soon-to-be
Catechumens and Candidates, and to be models of faith and Chris"an
charity for them.
Therefore, it is with great joy that we welcome the following men and
women who will take this step today, and we promise them our prayers,
support, and encouragement in the months ahead:
Diane Ben"vegna Yuridia Ruiz
Rebecca Brady Veronica Vargas
Daniel Hach
November 19, 2017 • Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time 7
Save The Date!
Annual Breakfast With Santa &
Christmas Cra#s With The Children!
Sunday, December 3rd – 8AM-12:30PM
in the Parish Center
All You Can Eat!
Menu: Pancakes, Sausage, and a Drink (Coffee, Tea, Milk,
or Juice) & Donuts available for a dona"on.
Advance Tickets:
Children Under 12: $4.00
Adult: $6.00
Family (up to 5 People): $22.00
Bring your family, and have a wonderful Breakfast with
Santa! Photos available for purchase! This year we have
decided not to hold a Cra- Fair, but instead have Christmas
Cra-s for the children on Sunday. For Tickets and for more
informa"on, please call the School Office at (847) 746-3722.
TICKET PRICE HIGHER AT THE DOOR!
Ice Cream Social Join us on Saturday,
December 16th, from
2-4:30PM for a school
fundraiser and farewell to
Mr. Browne!
We are not only serving ice cream,
but serving up FUN! There will be
games to play, pictures to take, and
memories to share. Did you hear?!?
We are going to DUCT TAPE
Mr. Browne to the WALL!!! BUT, we
need YOUR help! The Duct Tape
strips used to a#ach Mr. Browne to
the wall have to be purchased. We
need all the students, families,
parishioners, and friends to buy a
strip to make this work! The strips
are only 3 Tickets ($3.00) each.
During our pre-sale, you can purchase
6 Tickets for $5.00.
Mr. Browne will make his escape at
4PM, and spend "me with families,
taking photos and saying farewell.
This is our last opportunity to enjoy
an a-ernoon with Mr. Browne, and
thank him for the wonderful years he
so proudly served Our Lady of
Humility.
The "cket forms have already been
sent home, but if you are in need, the
School Office has plenty! Let’s all
commit to give Mr. Browne a proper
send off!
Happy Anniversary! Please join us in wishing
Mike and Barb Brooker
Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary!
We would also like to congratulate
you, and may God bless you both!
8 Welcome to Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church
Subs#tute
Teachers Needed Our Lady of
Humility School, is in need of
Subs"tute Teachers. Candidates
will ideally be cer"fied to teach
elementary school, but must
possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s
Degree from a four year university.
If you are interested in helping
our students, please contact
Mrs. Kristyne Cochrane at
(847) 746-3722 to arrange an
interview.
Save The Date – Simbang Gabi
Thursday, December 21st, At 7PM Mark your calendar for this year’s Simbang Gabi Celebra"on.
There will be a Mass on Thursday, December 21st, at 7PM. This
is a tradi"on in the Philippines, celebra"ng a nine-day Advent
Novena Mass. It will be hosted by 10 par"cipa"ng Parishes in Lake
County. Our Lady of Humility will host one of the Evening Masses.
Everyone is invited to come to experience this wonderful tradi"on. For
addi"onal informa"on, please watch the bulle"n. For ques"ons or if you
are interested in helping, please call the Rectory at (847) 872-8778.
Interna#onal Rosary
This Monday,
November 20th
The Interna"onal Rosary is
prayed on the third Monday of the
month at 11:30AM Central Standard
Time (18:30 Greenwich).
The Legion of Mary will lead the
next Interna"onal Rosary for world
peace, and an end to abor"on,
in the Church this Monday,
November 20th. Please join us if
you can (doors open at 11:15AM).
If that is not possible, then please
consider praying the Joyful
Mysteries wherever you happen to
be at 11:30AM.
If you do, know that you will be
synchronized with other Catholics
from the United States, Mexico,
Germany, Uganda, and Liberia, who
will also be praying the Joyful
Mysteries at that precise "me!
(Over 20 in Leipzig, Germany alone!)
If you are interested in star"ng
an Interna"onal Rosary Prayer
Group in another loca"on/country,
please E-mail The Legion of Mary at: legionofmary@ourladyo!umility.org.
We hope to see the list of
countries con"nue to grow in the
months to come. Thanks so much
for your support.
Eucharis#c Adora#on –
Why Exposi"on Of The Blessed Sacrament? If we can adore the Eucharis!c presence of Christ when reposed
in a tabernacle, why do we then need to expose the Blessed Sacrament on
an altar? It is not essen"al for exposi"on to take place to have Eucharis"c
Adora"on, yet people report experiencing a greater sense of in"macy
with Jesus, and a#en"veness of mind and heart to prayer when they are
able to actually “see” our Eucharis"c Lord. Moreover, according to
Church regula"ons, exposing the Blessed Sacrament for a period of "me
requires the presence of a sufficient number of people to be there, and
therefore, fosters the commitment needed to establish and sustain a
meaningful Parish Eucharis"c Adora"on Program. But the best reason for
having exposi"on of the Blessed Sacrament, is simply that God wills it.
During His Eucharis"c discourse, Jesus made this unmistakably clear:
“Indeed, this is the will of My Heavenly Father, that everyone who looks
upon the Son, and believes in Him, shall have eternal life. Him I will raise
up on the last day.” (–John 6:40).
Do something special this Fall, please consider coming to Eucharis"c
Adora"on on Thursdays at 1PM, where you will have an opportunity to
spend "me with the Lord Jesus, in the Blessed Sacrament each week
where we can ASK HIM anything. Come, bring your whole family, spend
some "me with the Lord, and receive His blessings! He is wai"ng for you!
Our Lady Of Humility
Women’s Club Christmas/
Holiday Bazaar The Christmas/Holiday Bazaar will be held this Saturday, November
18th, from 10AM–6:30PM, and Sunday, November 19th, from 8AM–
3PM in the School Lobby. Stop by a-er Mass today, and get ahead start
on your Christmas shopping.
The OLH Women’s Club is also selling "ckets for the annual
Christmas/Holiday Bazaar Raffle. Raffle Tickets are 6 for $5.00, or $1.00
a Piece with Cash Prizes of: $300, $100, and $50. The drawing will be
this Sunday, November 19th, at 3PM, and the winner need not be
present. We gratefully and graciously appreciate your con"nued
support!
November 19, 2017 • Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time 9
Ask A Priest
Q: As He was dying on the Cross, Jesus cried out, “My God, My God, why have You abandoned Me?”
(–Mark 15:34). How does the Church interpret this? Does it mean that Jesus lost hope that the Father
was with Him?
A: It always makes me nervous to answer ques"ons about biblical interpreta"on; no ma#er what I say, it seems as
though there is always someone who wants to disagree with me, and usually in a very vocal manner! With that
said, let me try my best. This is one of the most fascina"ng passages from the Gospel narra"ve. At the moment
before His death, Christ u#ers this line about abandonment, a confusing statement that was not even understood
by the scribes and Pharisees standing around the cross. Despite causing this ini"al confusion, this quote reveals so
much about the person of Jesus, a man who has both a Divine and a Human nature. How we interpret this line,
however, reveals much more about us… about whether we place the emphasis and priority on Christ’s divinity or on
His humanity.
For the individual who prefers to focus on Christ’s divinity, the answer is quite simple; Jesus is merely quo"ng
scripture, namely Psalm 22. If you are not familiar with this par"cular passage, I suggest you get your Bible out and
read through the Psalm right now! As you can see, the Psalm begins with the words that Jesus spoke on the Cross.
The middle sec"on prophesies about the various ordeals that the Christ was to suffer (they tear holes in My hands
and feet, I can number all My bones), and the Psalm ends with trust in God, and praise for all that God has done.
So, if we interpret Christ’s words on the cross to be merely a quote of Scripture, there is no contradic"on with His
divinity. Jesus is in complete control, He has no doubts or fears, and He is fully aware of God’s presence and ac"on
in His life.
Needless to say, I don’t like that method of interpreta"on! Pu?ng so much emphasis on Christ’s divinity, especially
at the hour of His death, seems to take away from the great gi- of the Incarna"on. Jesus became a man so that He
might redeem all mankind; if at the moment of this redemp!on, His humanity is swallowed up by His divinity, then
what is the point of taking on flesh and becoming like us?!
In my research, the Church fathers all tend to agree that the emphasis should be on Christ’s humanity. St. Ambrose
says that it is Christ’s human weakness that doubts, that feels distress. St. Augus"ne says that Christ takes on our
infirmi"es, and embraces our weakness by making the words of the Psalmist His own. Throughout the centuries,
the Church has read this passage as Christ, in His human frailty, truly enduring the pain, isola"on, and doubt
associated with human suffering.
Here is the way I interpret the passage. God became man so that He might save us all. At every stage of His life,
Jesus kept going deeper and deeper into the human condi"on, so that He might redeem everyone, even those who
are the farthest away from God. By being born as a poor person, Christ is able to save the ‘regular’ folks, not just
the super-rich. By interac"ng with pros"tutes and tax collectors, Christ is able to save the sinners, not just the
righteous. By embracing execu"on as a criminal, Christ is able to save those despised by society, not just the
law-abiding ci"zens.
And which group should we consider the farthest away from God? It’s the atheists and agnos"cs; those that don’t
believe in God, or don’t want anything to do with Him. In His u#erance, “My God, My God, why have You
abandoned Me?” Jesus endures the ul"mate separa"on from His Father; He becomes an atheist! He does this so
that He might redeem everyone. You think that you don’t deserve God’s love, Mr. Atheist? You think that there is
no way God can forgive you or love you? Well, guess what; Jesus suffered that ul"mate abandonment as well,
specifically so that He might redeem you! There is nowhere that you can run to, nowhere you can hide, where the
grace of God cannot find you, because Jesus has been there before.
As we prepare for the celebra"on of Christmas, let us remember the true miracle of the season. Christ takes on
human nature, so that He might save and redeem all of mankind. In order to accomplish this, He becomes like us in
all things, save sin. Let us allow Christ to reach out and grab us, no ma#er how far we may be separated from Him,
and bring us back into rela"onship with our Heavenly Father.
Peace,
Fr. Mike
Sacrament of Reconcilia#on: Saturdays: 3:30 to 4:30PM
Sacrament of Marriage: An appointment, at least 6 months in
advance (Diocesan Policy), is made with
the Pastor prior to se?ng a date.
Catholic persons will have to obtain new
Cer"ficates of Bap"sm.
Sacrament of Bap#sm: Baptisms are scheduled the 1st Sunday
of every month. Attendance is required
at a Preparation Session. Please call the
Parish Secretary for arrangements.
Sacrament of the Sick: Please no"fy the Rectory if a member of
your family is in the hospital or sick at
home, and wishes to receive the
Anoin"ng of the Sick. Phone the Rectory
for home communion calls.
Welcome New Parishioners: We would like you to become a
parishioner. Registra"on packets are
available at each Church door.
The Rosary: Prayed Daily at 7:30AM Mondays–
Thursdays, and Saturdays before Mass.
On Fridays prayed at 8AM before Mass.
Prayed on Sundays a-er the 7AM Mass.
Handicap Accessibility: There is an access ramp on the west,
and a li- on the east side of Church.
Handicap parking is available.
Quinceaneras: Call the Rectory 9 months prior to se?ng
a date. It is required that you are
Registered Parishioners.
Eucharis#c Adora#on: Thursdays 1-6PM.
Our Lady of Humility Parish 10655 W. Wadsworth Road, Beach Park, IL 60099
Rectory: (847) 872-8778; Rectory Fax: (847) 872-8780
School: (847) 746-3722; School Fax: (847) 731-2870
Religious Educa#on: (847) 746-3744
Parish Office E-mail: olhoffice@ourladyo*umility.org
Website: www.Ourladyo*umility.org
Please E-mail all Bulle#n Ar#cles, Flyers, or Announcements to:
bulle#nar#cles@ourladyo*umility.org
Deadline for all Bulle#n submissions is 4PM on Wednesdays 11 days before you
want the Ar#cle to appear. (For example: Wednesday, January 12th, for
Sunday, January 23rd)
Sunday Masses: 5PM Saturday, 7AM, 9AM, and 11AM Sunday
Weekday Masses: 8AM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Friday: 8:45AM (During School Year) 8AM during Summer
All Are Welcome!
Our Lady of Humility Staff Contact Informa#on
Pastor: Rev. Paul Stemn – FrPaul@ourladyo!umility.org
Associate Pastor: Rev. Michael Owen – mowen@ourladyo!umility.org
Deacons: Jim Askew, Marcelino Hernandez, Greg Krame, Mike Mercure
Principal: Patrick Browne – [email protected]
Director of Religious Educa#on: Diana Jurista – djurista@ourladyo!umility.org
Director of Liturgy and Music: Rita Byrd – rbyrd@ourladyo!umility.org
Business Manager: Laura Jones – ljones@ourladyo!umility.org
Pastoral Ministry, Bookkeeper: Laurie Mercure –
lmercure@ourladyo!umility.org
Parish Secretary: Sandra Buegeler – sbuegeler@ourladyo!umility.org
RCIA: Kelly and Gerard Metoyer – olhoffice@ourladyo!umility.org
Religious Educa#on Secretary/Bulle#n Editor: Margaret Richter –
mrichter@ourladyo!umility.org and bulle"nar"cles@ourladyo!umility.org
Youth Ministry: Deacon Marcelino Hernandez
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Parish Finance Council (FC) Principal Advisor Council (PAC) Rev. Paul Stemn, Pastor Rev. Paul Stemn, Pastor Kelly McComb, President
Terri Rusek, Chair Phil Tobin, Chair Patrick Browne, Principal/Execu!ve Officer
Bill Dermody, Jr. Shelley Benne# Rev. Paul Stemn, Pastor/Execu!ve Officer
Brenda Dickson Michael Bruno Laurie Chris"anson, Secretary
Leslie Hazinski Randy Bukan"s Marco Figueroa
Howard Jones Steve Johnson Chris"na Galgan
Rachelle Manieri Richard McFarlin William Lindo
Pat McGowan, Secretary Noreen Paulsen, Secretary Myra Gaytan-Morales
Larry Savage LeRoy Shea John Radosevich
Winnie Webber, Vice Chair Thomas Spli#
Any Ques"ons or Ideas for PPC, FC, or the PAC?
ppc@ourladyo$umility.org fc@ourladyo$umility.org [email protected]
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