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ST. VICTOR PARISHCalumet City, Illinois

Prepared for the

Priest Placement Board of the Archdiocese of ChicagoOctober 27, 2011


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Parish History

St. Victor parish began in1925 under the auspices ofCardinal Mundelein. Itcame to be in response tothe rapidly growingpopulation of the area andthe desire for a more

culturally diverseCatholic community inCalumet City then known as West Hammond.

As the area grew, so did St. Victorreaching its peak in the mid 1970s andearly 80s under the pastorate of Fr. LeoMahon. With glorious choirs,burgeoning social ministries andextensive evangelization programs, St.Victor was a shining star of theArchdiocese.Although population shifts anddwindling church attendance have

affected St. Victor, with Fr. Len Dubias pastor, the parish continues to betrue to its history of diversity,evangelization and social justice

actionstill a shining star in the south suburbs eager and hopeful aswe approach our second century.


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Purpose

MISSION STATEMENT

We the people of God at St. VictorParish are an ethnically enrichedand culturally diverse Catholic faithcommunity. We share a history ofempowerment to strive individuallyand collectively to live the Gospelin thought, word and action.

VISION STATEMENT

The people of St. Victor believe in God the Father, Creator of Heaven and Earth.Created in Gods image, the Lord blessed us to be co-creators in forming His kingdomon Earth. At St. Victor Parish, we work hard putting to use our God-given gifts to begood stewards of the House of God in this community. By providing a welcomingatmosphere and by giving good testimony, we strive to inspire the people of CalumetCity and the surrounding communities to taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

The people of St. Victor believe in Jesus Christ, who is the living example of mercy, loveand compassion. We express these virtues through our different ministries as weembrace all people and cultures, in our concerns with social justice, our sensitivity tothe needs of the elderly, our focus on the future of young Catholics, our ministry to thesick and hungry and by inspiring love for the word through prayer, song, education and

progressive spiritual formation.

The people of St. Victor believe in the Holy Spirit, the great advocate and giver of thegifts. In collaboration with our Pastor, we care for our parish through organizing,cultivating talents and empowering our parishioners to share in the responsibility ofmaintaining and improving the quality of parish life, its facilities and the surroundingcommunity.


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Spiritual Life

We are children of God ourCreator and Father. ThroughHis son, Jesus Christ, we areoffered eternal life. We believethat at our essence, we arespiritual beings. Our lives as

individuals and as a communityof believers must reflect this.Our words, our actions, ourinteractions, our liturgies, oursacraments, our devotionsour parish, must

let it be known our life on earth is temporal,but that life with God is eternal.


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WEEKEND LITURGY

Mass celebration incorporates Christ and his Word in an uplifting manner

Opening mass welcome emphasizes inclusiveness

Encourages participation of the entire church body

Announces gathering and assistance of special volunteers in the celebration

Ushers are welcoming and epitomize the spirit of St. Victor

Arrive early to greet all parishioners and approach visitors in friendly, welcoming

manner Encourage involvement of children, i.e., distribution of bulletins, flyers, etc.

Attentive in dispensing of communion to those less able; i.e. special needs identified

Select presenters of offertory gifts with Mass intentions; others thoughtfully chosen

Display a discreet sense of awareness of parishioners needs via interaction

Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers dedicated individuals

Embody the sense of commitment and spirit of faith prevalent in the parish

Display element of faithful service via energy and prayerful dedication to ministry

Provide needed support service on extraordinary basis as determined by priests

Spanish Mass celebration is customized at 7:00 and 12:30 liturgies

Expresses Hispanic culture, influence and traditions in the liturgy

Fastest growing aspect of Mass attendance in parish Fledgling choir started, slowly growing in members

African celebration of Mass service monthly is prayerfully planned

Energetic service is reminiscent of cultural traditions

Thanksgiving service celebrated with entire parish

LITURGICAL MUSIC

Exceptional choir directors have established a strong musical reputation

Development of unique sound that many parishes work to emulate

Music program purchased over years a number of timpani regularly used

Includes chimes, three brass kettle drums, xylophone, snare drum, etc.

Handbell group regularly participates in special Eucharistic celebrations Several guitarists enrich our music with special talents

A trumpeter adds a brass tone to the blended musical sound

A number of young people bless the choir with energy and exuberance

Members are dedicated individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities

Embody the beauty that all can be involved in the production of music

Personify the celebration of Mass, creating soulfulness during liturgy

Essential incorporation of African spirituals and Spanish standards

Influences that make up elements of the parish

Displays recognition of all facets and memberships of Catholic faith

Unexpected, yet captivating variety of music presentations

Holiday celebrations include use of many languages South Suburban College and parish combined choirs are a highlight at Christmas

Several concerts within the parish are conducted during the year


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Parish Life

Jesus came to earth to show ushow to live. Jesus lived in a closecommunity that worked and

prayed, planned and dreamed,

gave thanks and celebratedtogether.

As a parish, we also are called to

do likewise. The life of the parish

must be one of working, praying,planning, dreaming, giving

thanks and celebrating -together. We are a family.


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PARISH SPIRIT

Warm feeling when you walk in the door

Never a visitor but a friend not seen in awhile, a sense of home

First time attendees are incorporated into liturgical service without hesitation

Invited to take up offertory gifts as witnesses of invitation into community

New parishioners are welcomed and incorporated into ministries

Program in place to train new lectors and Eucharistic ministers

Patriarchs and matriarchs of families display longevity of spirit and faith Celebrations mirror the needs of our diverse parish community

Our Lady of Guadalupe mass has been celebrated on a regular basis more than 15years

Families have gathered to celebrate the Quinceanera of their daughters

Funerals conducted in Spanish for families needing comfort of language

Welcoming of international priests

Priests have served our parish from Poland, Nigeria, Philippines, Peru, Tanzania

Prayerful celebrations

Holy Hour and first Saturday Rosary are examples of connecting with Christ

ScrapBook group is a monthly gathering in the church hall for scrappers

Need for Pastor who can maintain the dynamic that the community has created Can minister on the same level and foster the continuity of the spirit

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

Italian Catholic Federation (ICF) is an active organization at St. Victor as Branch 195,serving since 1966 and is one of the largest branches in the Chicago district. It is diverseand inclusive, open to all ethnicities of Roman Catholic and is no longer restricted tothose of Italian descent. The ICF is very charitable within community and region(numerous donations).

Our Lady of Guadalupe Society (OLG) promotes devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupeon her feast day and the novena leading up to it. The devotion and celebration includes

praying the rosary, explaining the history amd meaning of the devotion, petitions,personal offerings such as roses, and a midnight mariachi serenade to Our Lady. Inaddition, they organize the posadas, a tradition held commemorating the trials thatthe pregnant Virgin Mary and St. Joseph suffered while seeking shelter in Bethlehem.The OLG society hosts year-round fundraising events in to support these activities.

Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts have both in existence at St. Victor for over 50 years withactive membership. Leaders are dedicated to intoducing youth to life skills, morality,honesty, integrity, mirroring the values the members of St. Victor instill into the parishcommunity.

Market Dayprovides money for church as monthly fundraiser. A past dinner hosted forthe Bishop prepared with Market Day food, demonstrating continuity between event

(Confirmation) and community. Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) helps our pastor gain an understanding of St. Victor

Parish. Through research and evaluation of the parish community, the council identifiesissues, ideals and values and recommends policies to the pastor that specifically addressthe spiritual needs and desires of the parishioners. The pastor is then able to giveeffective ministry.

Parish Finance Council (PFC) is a skilled group advising pastor on financial review andplanning activities. The council helps the parish maximize its financial resources andavert potential financial problems, advises on prioritizing larger expenditures.

St. Victor Youth Group is a frecently formed organization that has had past activitiesand meetings that have engaged them with the life of the parish.


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Human Concerns

We are children of God ourCreator and Father. ThroughHis son, Jesus Christ, we areoffered eternal life. We believethat at our essence, we arespiritual beings. Our lives as

individuals and as acommunity of believers mustreflect this.Our words, our actions, our interactions, our liturgies,our sacraments, our devotion... our parish... must let it

be known our life on earth is temporal, but that lifewith God is eternal.


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CARE OF THE POOR

Community Meal

Feeds on average 75 people each Sunday, including children

Served with a smile and a loving heart

Individuals and organizations are the core to the program

Ongoing ministry for over 25 years

Victor Care

Thanksgiving baskets, full holiday meals plus additional staple food items collectedfrom parishioners

Christmas Sharing Tree

Allows parishioners to provide gifts during the holiday season

More is always given than the items requested from families

School supplies (end of summer)

Collection of school supplies for needy prior to start of school year

Calumet City Resources

Multi-parish ecumenical effort that opens a store-front two mornings a week

Care for the poor not yet, no longer eligible for public assistance

Served 13,000 people last year, an increase of 8% over the prior year

Supported by many St. Victor parishioners Special collections support other worthy causes (i.e. Respect Life baby bottles)

St. Vincent DePaul Society

Offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis

Symbolizes how our faith is put into action; contributions of time, talent, treasure

Giving as Christ instructed us to do, selflessly and humbly to others

Creates a solidarity at St. Victor between those that have and those that have less

CARE OF THE SICK

A dedicated, caring group of parishioners are Ministers of Care and attend to the sick weekly

Priest invests great time to minister to those infirmed or confined to home This ministry is among the strongest values St. Victor's offers

Gives contact to those who would not have an outlet to the outside world

Comforting family and friends by offering prayers, concern and kindness

Emphasizes human element in Church community, a desire to reach out

HUMAN CONCERNS

Social Justice Ministryis responsible for promoting active participation in internal andexternal events that shape the future of our community. This ministry is the core team thatworks with the South Suburban Action Conference to organize people of all racial,

denominational and socio-economic groups to build power and achieve strong and opencommunities throughout the south suburbs. The Social Justice Ministry uses methodologiesdeveloped by the Gamaliel Foundation to train leaders to build stronger relationships insideof our parish, identify new leaders, raise important concerns and develop real solutions.

Alcoholics Anonymous (12 Step Program) is a set of guiding principles outlining acourse of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion or other behavioral problems,which along with the Al-Anon fellowship, is supported through the parish.


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Education

Jesus was a teacher. Andthrough the Gospel message, sotoo have we been commissionedto do likewise. Education is atthe heart of what it is to be

Christian - a follower of Christ.Both individually andcollectively, through our effortsand the sharing of our time and treasure, we striveto imitate Christ by spreading His Gospel through

word and action.


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CONCERNS FOR OUR YOUTH

Christ Our Savior Catholic School

Consolidated resources and staff to retain presence of Catholic education

Parish financially supports the school in various ways

Confirmation program maintains ties with 9th grade youth

School news and achievements are noted in the parish bulletin

Eagle Scout members have contributed landscaping improvements on parish campus

ADULT EDUCATION

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults are individuals are making commitment eachEaster season

Testimony to the message of Christ and our evangelizing

Weekly scripture discussions for the last decade

Discovery of ways in which the message can be lived and shared

Small groups of dedicated parishioners facilitate sharing the message

Scripture study group delves into meaning of writings in our current existence

Catholic Charismatic Renewal Group meets each Sunday evening at the church

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Active and growing group of young people involved in program

Combination of students with teachers to maintain a high level of discussion


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Parish Staff

In line with the economicrealities of the time, the paidstaff of the parish is a smallbut dedicated andhardworking groupaugmented by an equally

dedicated and hard workingcore of part-time staff andvolunteers.

All staff members, paid andvolunteer, are at the heart of

maintaining the day-to-dayoperations of the parish.


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QUALITY STAFF

Parish Administrative Assistant

Assumed many duties formerly cared for by staff

Available to support parish groups with bulletin, notices, printing, etc.

Presents a friendly and welcoming face to any who phone or visit

Maintenance Director

Keeps buildings maintained with diligent and effective effort, oversees repairs

Collaborates with parish organizations and individuals needing assistance Music Director

Produces music for seasons and special events with great care, excellent sound

Oversaw the restoration of our pipe organ

Matches music to ability of our many dedicated choir volunteers

Keeps the choir connected to the parish, not a separate "performance group"

Bookkeeper

Records day-to-day financial transactions of parish

Allows Finance Committee to make well-informed decisions with system structure

Pastoral Staff

Fr. Dan Torson from Lewis University is regular weekend presider who provides

energy, friendliness, and spiritual direction representative of St. Victor spirit Dan Ragonese is parish Deacon who provides enthusiastic ministerial service and with

his group is responsible for church decor

Volunteers assist with the day-to-day operation of the parish

Permanence of staff and vulunteers demonstrates commitment, quality and dedication ofindividuals

FINANCIAL PROSPECTS

Reflects position of many parishes in the area,thin but resourceful

Fundraising Committee initiated to provide addedsources of income

Summer celebration known as VictorFesthas been reborn after many years

Trivia Night adds entertainment, bondingof ties to parish and outside community

Pancake Breakfasts (bi-annually) isflavorful way to encourage communityspirit

Sales of tamales/tacos/posale, etc.emphasizes our diversity and delights our

palate Periodic activities/productions staged to

raise funding

A number of families unable to attend servicesend contributions by mail

DMDR (Deferred Maintenance Debt Reduction)program continued, along with Emergency

Utility collections via contributions in monthlyenvelope packets mailed to parishioners

50/50 Raffle soon to be initiated


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BUILDINGS & GROUNDS Major renovation of church, beautification and structural changes, via capital fund (2000)

Expense minimized by huge volunteer effort within the entire parish

Refitting of the Rose window above the choir loft

Reconditioning of the pipe organ system, completed in 2002

Improvements to buildings include the following:

Rectory roof has been replaced with a 20-year warranty roof

Tuckpointing done on the church in the last few years

Tile roof on the church was removed, deck repaired and tiles replaced Electrical systems in the church and hall brought up to code during renovation

Drop ceiling in the church hall was replaced

Electronic ballasts part of fluorescent lighting dramatically cut electric bills

New boiler added in the past year with improved insulation of pipes

Handicap Lift (elevator) installed in past few years with approximately half the expensefunded through a grant program

Multi-block, multi-faceted space viable for many reasons, needs periodic care

LIVING QUARTERS

Pastor's living quarters

Second floor office; 182 sq. ft., floor to ceiling bookshelves, storage on three walls

Bedroom; 130 sq. ft., with adjoining bath and shower

Living room; 384 sq. ft., windows on three sides, with two bookshelf/cabinet units (4ft.) and two display/storage compartments, both floor to ceiling (9 ft.).

Closet corridor between bedroom and living room, 8 ft. of drawer/cabinet space

Four living/bathroom/bedroom suites for visitors or residents

Many from Catholic Theological Union have lived in the Rectory and served the parish

Second floor has a Community Room (280 sq ft) with adjacent wet bar

First floor office withadjoining bathroom is

available for the pastor. New carpeting installedthroughout the livingspace


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Prepared by the St. Victor Parish Pastoral Council

All Rights Reserved 2012

ST. VICTOR PARISH

PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Leonard Dubi, Pastor

Rev. Alejandro Marca, Associate PastorRev. Daniel Torson, C.P.P.S., Weekend PresiderDan Ragonese, Deacon

Dr. Michael Koller, Director of MusicMichael Cierski, Music Support StaffGeorge French, S.V.D.P., Sacristan

Maria Valadez, Religious Education CoordinatorCuca Perez, Religious Education Secretary

Dorothy Frego, Parish Secretary/Administrative AssistantMarcella Koller, Bookkeeper

Cathy Bolda, Data Entry ClerkLoretta Gass, Receptionist

Crystal Johnson, ReceptionistTherese Tylus, ReceptionistMaria Valadez, Receptionist

Robert Vinciguerra, Maintenance

PARISH COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVESIgnacio Carillo Warren Cebulko Chinedu DialaJose Del Real Cristina Garcia George GrenchikAnthony Jones Louise Labahn Stanley Long

Jo Merlo Eric Schneider Ed Vockell

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVESJohn Kasperek Harry Keay Gabriela Franco

Doreen Vinciguerra Alice Vockell

MASS SCHEDULEEnglish - Saturday 4pm, Sunday 8:30am & 10:30am

Espaol - Sunday 7:00am & 12:30pmWeekday Liturgy - Monday to Friday 7:45am Holy Day Liturgy - 8:30am & 7:00pm

553 Hirsch Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409 (708) 891-8920 www.stvictorcc.org

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