Feast of the Holy Trinity June 15, 2014

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

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.

PARISH STAFF REV. ROBERT CLARK Pastor REV. EDGAR RODRIGUEZ Associate Pastor REV. KENNETH BAKER 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 Laura Langseth Brasky Music Ministry (708) 215-5423 Deacon Jesús Casas Hispanic Ministry (708) 215-5440 Amanda Birth 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 Margaret Hayes Principal Mary Lee Krieger Administrative Assistant Jeannie Scalzitti Receptionist/Office Assistant (708) 352-4820 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STAFF Paulette Bolton Director of Parish Catechesis/Formation (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 June 16 – June 22, 2014

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Day Time Intentions

Monday 8:00 a.m. Rita Lesh

Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Joseph Naponiello

Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Purgatorial Society

Thursday 8:00 a.m. Purgatorial Society

Friday 8:00 a.m. Frank Wojcik

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

Purgatorial Society Georgeen Butkus, Angelo Cumbo, Frank & Grace Radavich, Benjamin Patrick Hyink, Mona Heyes, Georgia Popp, John Fogarty

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

Special Intention for E. Oedzes Marylyn Loughlin, Anna Pleszka Susan Matthes, T. Zwolinski, Sr., Yarmila Nelson Hildegarde Liedtke, Harry, Sandy & John Fisher, Alexander Bokholdt Purgatorial Society

Presider Subject to change

Fr. Anglim

Fr. Clark

Fr. Clark

Fr. Anglim

Fr. Clark

Fr. Anglim Fr. Baker

Fr. Rodriguez Fr. Anglim Fr. Clark Fr. Clark Fr. Rodriguez

A WARM WELCOME TO

OUR NEWLY REGISTERED PARISHIONERS

Please welcome to our parish family: Mr. & Mrs Kevin Callahan and Family, Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Godinez and Family, Eva Cos & Family, Laura Poepsel and Family, and Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Tapalla and Family. If you have been attending St. Cletus but have not yet registered as a parishioner, please consider the commitment of parish membership.

Please remember our sick in your prayers: Joe Sanders, Gertrude Pacanowski, Glenn Peters, Emily Ann Dziedzic, Collette Grisko-Dote, David Harrington,

Bill DePasquale, Dave McCoy, Kathy Wendell, LaVerne Gill, Richard Rottinger, Ed Vokurka, Sr., Fernando Cabral, Joyce Arnold, Jackie Schickel, Jacquelyn Fuchs, Sue Engstrom, Ray Salstedt, Loretta Johncola, Catherine Mlot, Denise Rowalka, Marty Weber, Barbara Kotus, Hector Gonzalez, Donna Cameron, Anna Mae McCormick, Sharon Mylan, Mary Jamrozik, Margaret Bauer Fountain, Shellye Bolton, Emily Devine, Gerda Dorso, Judy Duque, Mark Bergnach, Joan Curtin, Phil Hodak, John Duda, George Duda, Steven Onusaitis, Lorraine Walter, 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 unable to attend Mass.

Dana Huladek and Andrew Halper

Hortencia Torres and Juan Pantaleon Michelle Jasinski and Jacob Scoville

Please remember our deceased and their families in your prayers…

Mary Ann Nicoletti, wife of Michael

May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

Amen.

NOTES FROM FATHER BOB…

TRINITY SUNDAY 2014

This feast of the Trinity is a celebration of God’s love for each person. The first reading tells of the steadfast love and tenderness God has for the people of Israel. In the Gospel, God as Father extends this covenant to all people who believe. The image which shows this love in its fullness is Jesus washing his disciples’ feet at the Last Supper. Flesh touches flesh, a gesture which prefigures the emptying of Jesus in love for others, as he accepts death on the cross. Faith overcomes doubt and is the gift which enables us to persevere, even in times of difficulty. The Trinity reveals a God who exists in relationships of love. God the Spirit helps us to love others more deeply. When the faces of others call out, whether at home or from the television, each one asks, “Where are you?” Our connection with other people calls for a deepening of solidarity, an increase in support, care and love. Love of neighbor and love of God are united in all our daily ordinary acts of love. Each person has a favorite image of God. In the past, it was often the statue of the Sacred Heart, which consoled people and reminded them of God’s love and compassion. Often at a funeral, the image is that of Christ the Good Shepherd. Different images help people to understand God at different times. Christian faith is a journey on which we are often called to let go of inadequate images of God and discover new ones. Which images of God are my favorites and why? Maybe there are some that I do not like. Again, why is that? Clement of Alexandria, who lived in the third century AD, spoke of God as Father and Mother – Father as Creator and Mother as Compassion. Do feminine images of God help me understand the depth of God’s love for me? The mystery of God and the mystery of the human person are bound together, since each woman and man is created in the “image and likeness of God.” If it is difficult to understand God, it is equally difficult to understand another person. If a human being is such a mystery, then to grow in accepting others is a great task. Do I cling to stereotyped images of others, which block me from seeing their goodness? Does my self -image prevent God deepening my faith? How might the face of another person be calling me to love?

FATHER’S DAY

Today we celebrate the reality of God as Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) and we also celebrate the reality of our biological fathers as (Teachers, Protectors, and Models of Faith). It is a day set aside to recognize the important role of Fathers in our families and society. We look to these men for guidance, leadership, and love. We recognize today the powerful influence of these men on our Christian development as a family of faith. May God bless and keep these men in His loving care both in this life and for all eternity in the Heavenly Kingdom. We thank God this day for each of them and pray for them always. Dads, have a Blessed Father’s Day with your loving sons and daughters. Blessings in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Father Bob Pastor

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St. Cletus Parish

Welcomes…

Nikkil Bavikatte Tallarovic, son of Carl & Ramya (Bavikatte) Tallarovic

Kharun Bavikatte Tallarovic, son of Carl & Ramya (Bavikatte) Tallarovic

Eli Patrick Brazee,

son of Michael & Katie (Moss) Brazee

Jude Timothy Dues, son of Michael & Danielle (Moles) Dues

Benjamin Aaron Fitzgerald, son of Todd & Becca (Wolf) Fitzgerald

Cooper James Flickinger,

son of Matthew & Tina Marie (Chmelecki) Flickinger

Aiden Christopher Hendrix, son of Steve & Jessica (LeBeau) Hendrix

Maxim Michael Nisbet,

son of Michael & Vanessa (Sanders) Nisbet

to the Catholic Faith through the Sacrament of Baptism.

The greatest gift I ever had came from God; I call him Dad! Author Unknown

REGISTRATION REMINDER

It is time to register your child/ren for Religious Education Classes for 2014-15. Make sure that your child is part of an exciting faith adventure. Growing closer to Jesus and our parish family is always exciting and never ending. Please note: Students anticipating celebrating their First Communion (second grade) or Confirmation (8th grade) need to be in the program for 2 years prior to the reception of the sacrament. (1st & 2nd grades and 7th & 8th grades). Remember that we need a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate if you are new to our program. I look forward to hearing from you. Please think about offering your gifts and talents by teaching the children of St. Cletus Parish. Please consider the call to share your faith as a catechist. Perhaps you could work with a partner. Paulette Bolton Director of Parish Catechesis/Formation

ST. CLETUS CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY

All parishioners are invited to join us as St. Cletus celebrates Independence Day. On Thursday, July 3 we will welcome back the City Lights Orchestra for a free concert on the parish lawn. All are invited to join in a Ravinia-style evening which will include music that will be fun for the whole family. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. and will conclude about 8:30 p.m. (at dusk.) Then on Friday, July 4, we will again honor military personnel - active and retired - at our 8:00 a.m. Mass. This powerful liturgy has been a St. Cletus tradition for over 30 years; many members of our surrounding community come to our parish just for this event. Our music will be enhanced by the 40-piece Independence Day Band, and all military personnel will be recognized for their service. Plan to start this holiday giving thanks to God and saying thanks to all who live among us that have served our country faithfully. Justin Sisul Fine Arts Director

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THE COUNTDOWN CONTINUES…

• 2 more days to schedule a free pick-up of approved, gently used furniture/large items. Call Bob (708) 839-0345 or Jim (708) 784-9126. • 6 more days until volunteer opportunities begin and continue for 10 days! • 6 more days until drop-off of Rummage Sale items begins at St. Cletus Gym:

Sat., June 21, 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Sun., June 22, 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Mon. , June 23, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Tues., June 24, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. • 10 more days until last day to drop off donations: Wednesday, June 25, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. • 13 more days until the Parish Rummage Sale: Saturday, June 28, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. St. Cletus Gym/School.

• Right now you can make the decision to join in this parish wide event as a donor or volunteer. Come enjoy the camaraderie, which takes place in this annual event of people working together for a great cause! All proceeds provide funding for the good works of our St. Vincent de Paul Conference.

Want to help or have some questions? Please contact Maureen at (708) 839-0345, Mary Beth at (708) 215-5418 or rummagesale@stcletusparish.com. Thank you! MORE RUMMAGE SALE NEWS!

HELP SUPPORT OUR VETERANS AND SAVE OUR EARTH RECYCLE YOUR USED ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTERS

We have added another benefit to our Rummage Sale Drop off Dates. When you bring your approved rummage sale donations, you can also drop off the following electronic items in the Collection Receptacle provided by Vet Tech: Cable Boxes, Cell Phones, Computers, Copiers, DVD Players, Faxes, Keyboards, Laptops, Mice, Monitors, Printers, Scanners, Servers, Stereos, Telephones, VCR’s. (Please note, Televisions are not accepted). THE KEELING FAMILY FOUNDATION VET TECH. US PROGRAM

• Collects and recycles E-Waste and rebuilds computers. • Provides IT training for our veterans to help them secure their CompTIA A+ Certification. Over 130 veterans have received their certification and are back in the work force. • The computers collected are used as training tools to teach computer and network repair. • Over 2700 computers rebuilt in the training classes have been donated to those in need. • Any material collected that cannot be reused are recycled in accordance with Illinois Law.

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FOOD PANTRY UPDATE…

• We were able to meet the need for our June 12 monthly food distribution because of the generosity of our supporters both in the parish and throughout our community. Thank you for your food, gift cards and monetary donations…and for remembering that the need for food donations does not take the summer off! • According to statistics generated by the Greater Chicago Food Depository, 47% of households they serve in Cook County say they have to choose between paying for food and utilities. 44% report choosing between paying for food and rent or mortgage. Some of those people reside right here in our area. • As we replenish our pantry shelves, most needed items this week include cereal, macaroni & cheese, canned fruit, canned vegetables, spaghetti noodles, pasta sauce, meals in a can, and boxed sides. All in date non-perishables are greatly appreciated.

HUNGER WALK REMINDER Saturday, June 21, is the 29th Annual Hunger Walk: Registration 7:00 a.m., Step-Off 8:30 a.m., Soldier Field. Thousands of men, women, and children will gather on Chicago’s lakefront to raise funds and awareness for the fight to end hunger in Cook County. The 5K, 3.1 mile Hunger Walk benefits pantries, soup kitchens and shelters in Cook County that are members of the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s network. Our Food Pantry will receive $12 in our Greater Chicago Food Depository account for each walker we bring. Can’t take part in the actual Walk? You can also participate by making a donation. 100% of all proceeds go directly to help our pantry. To join the St. Cletus team (A01336 - St Cletus) visit www.chicagosfoodbank.org/hungerwalk. This website also provides all details of the walk, along with registration forms and opportunities to make donations to our team. Important: All participants and donors must designate the team number and name as seen above, for our pantry to receive credit. (FYI, our team captain is Dan Alpe.) Thank you! Mary Beth Ford Director of Social Concerns

LEVERAGE THE POWER OF LINKEDIN IN YOUR JOB SEARCH Interfaith Career Network invites you to join us on Tuesday, June 17, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Learn how to write a compelling profile, how to find company postings, how to learn about and research companies of interest, how to join professional groups and how to get noticed by employers…all on LinkedIn! If you are in a career transition, hopefully you have discovered how powerful a resource LinkedIn can be in your search. LinkedIn is a professional networking tool unlike other social media sites that millions of professionals, administrative and hourly workers use to extend their reach into the business community. This meeting is for any one new to LinkedIn; intermediate users as well. Even if you are an experienced LinkedIn user, you will learn some helpful new ideas on how to use LinkedIn more effectively in your job search. Our speaker is Matt Kerr. You can read all about him on LinkedIn. Don’t miss this opportunity. Come to St. John of the Cross Parish Center, 5005 South Wolf Road in Western Springs.

Everyone is welcome and there is no charge to attend.

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ST. CLETUS SCHOOL OPEN REGISTRATION The St. Cletus Catholic School family invites you to join our community. We currently have openings available for the 2014-2015 school year in first through eighth grades. We also offer the following:

Half-day Preschool: 3-yr olds on Tuesday and Thursday mornings; 4-yr olds on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings; and 4-yr old Prekindergarten on Monday through Friday afternoons. Full-day Preschool is offered five days a week for 3 and 4 year olds. Kindergarten: Half & Full-day program. Besides our regular educational and religious programs, all students also take art, library, music, PE, Spanish, science lab, and technology. We also offer a variety of afterschool activities: band, clubs and sports. Before and Aftercare Programs: Available for PreK through 8th grade. Please contact the school office at (708) 352-4820 for information on openings for specific programs. Our website, www.stcletusparish.com/school, provides more information regarding the school, tuition, and registration. We look forward to welcoming you into our school family.

Jolene Hillgoth Margaret Hayes President Principal

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Crafters and Vendors wanted for St. Louise de Marillac's Summerfest Craft Show held on Saturday, July 19, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Sunday July 20, from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Contact Sue at (708) 774-0475 or email sripoli@sbcglobal.net for more information.

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SOCIAL CONCERNS SVDP CLOTHING DROP BOX

Recently we received a letter from the Director of the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift stores, which I would like to share with you. Thank you for reading it and spreading the word to anyone you know who might use our drop boxes. Mary Beth Ford, Director of Social Concerns We would like to thank St. Cletus Parish for allowing our drop boxes to be on church property. During the last few years the donations have picked up. So have the items that we do not take. The drop boxes are meant to hold clothing, linens, and shoes only. We need your assistance in helping us stop items such as furniture, baby items (car seats, strollers, etc.) from being left at the boxes. We know the parishioners are not the only ones that use the drop boxes, but by word of mouth the message will get out. Thank you for your help in this matter, and again thanks for helping us help others.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-7; Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51:3-6ab, 11, 16; Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20, 21, 24; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-7; Mt 6:7-15 Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Ps 132:11-14, 17-18; Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-34; Mt 6:24-34 Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES  

Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity; Father’s Day Monday: Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time Thursday: St. Romuald Saturday: St. Aloysius Gonzaga; Summer begins

WORD OF LIFE Every individual, precisely by reason of the mystery of the Word of God who was made flesh (cf.Jn 1:14), is entrusted to the maternal care of the Church. Therefore every threat to human dignity and life must necessarily be felt in the Church’s very heart; it cannot but affect her at the core of her faith in the Redemptive Incarnation of the Son of God and engage her in her mission of proclaiming the Gospel of life in all the world and to every creature (cf. Mk 16:15). -St. John Paul, II, the Gospel of Life, 3 LIFE IN THE TRINITY

The name of the Trinity is, without a doubt, the most familiar sacred name to us. We speak it every time we make the sign of the cross, and it forms the heart of our Creed. Trinity Sunday is a good day, however, to stop and reflect on the unique role of each of the three persons we name so often in the Trinity and in our own lives. When we celebrate the Eucharist on Sunday, we come together as the Body of Christ through our baptism, and through the power of the Holy Spirit we offer the whole prayer of the Mass to God the Father. This presence of the Trinity does not stop when we leave church on Sunday. We are—always and everywhere—members of the Body, and every thing we do as members of that Body is empowered by the Holy Spirit, all of it offered to the glory of our loving Father. Take a moment each day this week to reflect on how the persons of the Trinity were present to you during the day, and how other people came to see the presence of the Trinity in your witness to the Good News. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY JUNE 15, 2014

God so loved the world that he gave his only Son.

— John 3:16a

HOLY TRINITY The Father is my trust, the Son is my refuge, the Holy Spirit is my protection. O holy Trinity, glory to Thee. —Byzantine Horologion, Troparion at Nocturns, sixth century

A NEW MINISTRY AT ST. CLETUS Is your gift a ready smile, welcome handshake, a word or two of greeting? Would you share these gifts with people arriving for Mass each week? We want to extend a warm hello to everyone who comes to Mass as a reminder that we are family. The commitment is once a week for 10-15 minutes before the Mass of your choice. Please consider joining. There will be a brief meeting to answer questions and provide some guidelines. Contact Rhea Wehrrmeister (630) 881-0385.

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DAY/DATE TIME LOCATION/ ROOM #

EVENT

Sunday, June 15

Monday, June 16

Tuesday, June 17 8:00—9:00 p.m. S-201 Hispanic Ministry Men’s Prayer Group

Wednesday, June 18 2:00 p.m—4:00 p.m. RB Compassionate Care Basket Assembly

Thursday, June 19

Friday, June 20

Saturday, June 21 Noon—6:00 p.m. MH Drop-off Items for Rummage Sale

Sunday, June 22 6:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.. MH Drop-off Items for Rummage Sale

WEEK AT A GLANCE

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

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US REACH OUR GOAL LAST WEEK!

WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP! The parish deficit in Sunday contributions continues to grow. We have only 3 weekends of collections remaining in this fiscal year. Please help us to lower this shortfall by contributing a few extra dollars over these next few weeks. Thank you in advance for your continued generosity and your willingness to help us once again meet our financial obligations to our employees and our ministries. Fr. Bob Clark Pastor

ST. CLETUS ONLINE GIVING—DONATIONS MADE EASY As a convenient alternative to writing a weekly check, consider setting up an automatic donation from your checking/debit or credit card. It’s easy, log onto our website, www.stcletusparish.com and click on the Donate button and choose how you want to donate. Thank you for your generosity and support. Questions? Call Mary Zwolinski at the rectory, (708) 352-6209.

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

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. CLETUS SCHOOL 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

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