6725 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL. 60631 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Thecla Staff: Pastor: Rev. Gene Dyer Associate Pastor: Rev. Artur Marat Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Gerald Rogala Deacons: John X. Rottman, Robert Cnota, Steven Wagner and Michael McManus Business Manager Mr. Joe Wojtowicz School Principal: Mr. Dan Gargano Religious Education Coordinator: Mr. Ron Mazzoni Office Staff: Ms. Marsha Geurtsen Mrs. Stephanie Zawadzki Mrs. Anna Piech School Secretary: Mrs. Bea Sansone

Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. (Mass in Polish) Monday through Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Holy Days: Please see the bulletin Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Tue. - Sat. following 8:30 a.m. Mass Confessions: 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Sat. or by appointment

Office Hours and Addresses: Parish Office: 6333 N. Newcastle Ave. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:30am - 7:30pm (773) 792-3077, e-mail: [email protected] School: 6323 N. Newcastle Ave., (773) 763-3380 Visit us on the web at: www.saintthecla.org

A VISION FOR ST. THECLA Be it known to all who enter here that Christ is the reason for this parish. He is the unseen but ever-present teacher as well as the source of our inspiration.

July 14th, 2013

Weekly Parish Information Mass Intentions

Parish Calendar for this week

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri.

July 15th, July 16th, July 17th, July 18th, July 19th,

8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.

+Casimer & Monica Jablonski SI - Borner Family +Lawrence & Helen Meyer +Ray Kapela +Edward Saraniec

Sat.

July 20th,

8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

+Tadeusz and Irena Surawski +William M. Dugan +Stacey Trepelas +Guy Anthony Grandolfo +Florence Kontek

Sun. July 21st,

8:00 a.m. +Joseph & Charlotte Kupiec 10:00 a.m. +Aileen Hanley-Garon +Dave Riordan +Alex Griffin Joe Riley Family 11:30 a.m. Mass in Polish

+Henryk Horak, +W³adys³aw Paprota, 4 rocznica ºmierci +Mieczys³aw i £ucja Kraszewscy, +W³adys³awa i Ignacy Sarosiek O zdrowie i b³ogos³awieñstwo Boýe dla Filipa i Alana, którzy przyjêli chrzest, O zdrowie dla brata Maæka i dla taty W³adys³awa + denotes deceased, SI - denotes special intention

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading - The word of the LORD is very near to you, already in your mouths and in your hearts (Deuteronomy 30:1014). Psalm - Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live (Psalm 69) or Psalm 19. Second Reading - Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15-20). Gospel - The Samaritan traveler was moved with compassion at the sight of the man stripped and beaten by robbers (Luke 10:25-37).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: 2

Ex 1:8-14, 22; Ps 124:1b-8; Mt 10:34 — 11:1 Ex 2:1-15a; Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 11:20-24 Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Ps 103:1b-4, 6-7; Mt 11:25-27 Ex 3:13-20; Ps 105:1, 5, 8-9; 24-27; Mt 11:28-30 Ex 11:10 — 12:14; Ps 116:12-13, 15, 16bc, 17-18; Mt 12:1-8 Ex 12:37-42; Ps 136:1, 23-24, 10-15; Mt 12:14-21 Gn 18:1-10a; Ps 15:2-5; Col 1:24-28; Lk 10:38-42

Wednesday July 17th Eucharistic Adoration - Church - 1:00pm - 6:45pm  Benediction - Church - 6:30pm - 6:45pm Thursday July 18th Leisure Club meeting - Queen of Peace and St. Joseph the Worker - 9:00am - 3:00pm  Al-Anon Mtg. - St. Joseph the Worker - 9:30am – 11:00am  CAPS meeting - Queen of Peace - 7pm The following parishioners of St. Thecla finished their 2012-2013 school year at Regina Dominican with honors: Erin French Madison MacBain Katherine Nagode Cassidy Kelly Kelly O'Grady

Welcome to our Faith Newly Baptized June: Jake Jeffrey Pekic son of Mark and Crystal (Scrimgeour) Pekic Cian Michael Baker son of Thomas and Lauren (Bushell) Baker Alan Andzel son of Mariusz and Magdalena (Kuczek) Andzel Filip Andzel son of Mariusz and Magdalena (Kuczek) Andzel Olivia Agnieszka Bayraktarov daughter of Vassil and Agnieszka (Raczka) Bayraktarov July: Ava Joelle Pieracci daughter of Michael and Jacinda (Mendoza) Pieracci

Weekly Contributions: July 7th, 2013 Total Collection…....…................................................$7,849.00 Maintenance Fund…………………………….................$12.00 School Fund……………………………..…………….....$26.00 Children’s Envelopes...………………………………..…$17.00 Parking Lot Found……………………………………….$79.00 Sharing Parish……………………… ……....................$280.00 Thank you for your generosity to help meet our weekly financial goals. Please remember St. Thecla in your will. Sign up for Automated Giving by visiting www.parishpay.com or by calling 1-866-parish-1.

The Archdiocese of Chicago’s strategic plans included a year for youth and young adults, a year of the Mass and Faith; and now we begin a year of strong Catholic parents. Today’s bulletin has the first two articles and each week look for a new thought to help build our families.

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Thoughts for reflection. . . Many things can be upsetting and one can easily get off the track. Remember that God is near us all the time, ready to help if we call on Him. One cannot forever stand against God’s will, nor can one forever upset God’s plan for one’s life, even though God’s plan may be postponed by one’s willfulness and deliberate choice of evil. A whole world of men and women cannot permanently change God’s laws or His purpose for the universe. The sea of life may look very rough to us, but we can believe that our Lord through His grace steers the boat on a straight course. -Anonymous Let nothing disturb you. Let nothing frighten you. All things pass. God does not change. Patience achieves everything. Whoever has God lacks nothing. God alone suffices. –St.Theresa of Avila. Religious Liberty is being redefined in America, or at least many would like it to be. Our secular establishment wants to reduce the autonomy of religious institutions and limit the influence of faith in the public square. The reason is not hard to grasp. In America “religion” largely means Christianity, and today our secular culture views orthodox Christian churches as troublesome, retrograde and reactionary forces. They’re seen as anti-science, anti-gay, and anti-women – which is to say anti-progress. Not surprisingly, then, the Left believes society will be best served if Christians are limited in their influence on public life. And in the short run this view is likely to succeed. There will be many arguments urging Christians to keep their religion strictly religious rather than “political.” And there won’t just be arguments; there will be laws as well. We’re in the midst of climate change – one that’s getting colder and colder toward religion. There is a deep argument that must be made in defense of religion: It is the most secure guarantee of freedom. America’s Founders, some of them Christian and others not, agreed as a matter of principle that the law of God trumps the law of men. This has obvious political implications: The Declaration of Independence appeals to the unalienable rights given by our Creator that cannot be overridden or taken away. In this sense, religion is especially beneficial. As Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI both emphasized, it gives transcendent substance to the rights of man that limit government. Put somewhat differently, religion gives us a place to stand outside politics, and without it we’re vulnerable to a system in which the state defines everything, which is the essence of tyranny. -excerpts from R. Reno editor of First Things, a journal of religion in public life Question for today: What did the first Christians have that allowed them to plant the seeds of faith in a hostile pagan culture? What did believers have that did not allow Hitler’s Third Reich to last its projected one thousand years? Religious faith has proven itself most powerful and enduring force in human history. However, they did not remain passively silent. Thank you for all the prayers for my eye procedure. God’s blessings to you always – Fr. Gene Szanowni Rodzice i Opiekunowie: Dyrekcja i Komitet Rodzicielski Polskiej Szko³y im. Gen. W³. Adnersa zwraca siê z proºbà o dokonanie zapisu dzieci na nowy rok 2013/2014. Wprawdzie dopiero rozpoczê³y siê wakacje ale my juý pracujemy nad organizacjà klas, nauczycieli aby we wrzeºniu ruszyæ w pe³nym przygotowaniu do nauki. Dlatego teý, uprzejmie informujemy, ýe do koñca lipca, 2013r. moýna jeszcze dokonaæ rejestracji dziecka do szko³y na nowy rok 2013/2014, bez ponoszenia dodatkowych kosztów, które bêdà pobierane we wrzeºniu. Bardzo prosimy o jak najszybszy zapis szczególnie do klas m³odszych gdzie iloºæ miejsc jest ograniczona. Podrêczniki bêdà sprzedawane 24 sierpnia br. w sali pod biurami parafialnymi od godz. 9am do 12:00. Po kartê rejestracyjnà proszê dzwoniæ na niýej podane numery. Kartê naleýy wype³niæ i wraz z czekiem wypisanym na Gen. W³. Anders Polish School wys³aæ na podany adres: Maria Rysz 5022 N. Austin, Chicago, IL. 60630 Po wiêcej informacji proszê dzwoniæ do p. Marii na tel. 773-822-3267 lub do dyrektor szko³y Wandy Penar 1-847-298-7349. Bardzo prosimy o rejestracjê dzieci w tym terminie aby we wrzeºniu uniknàæ dodatkowej op³aty 50.00 oraz kolejek. Rok szkolny rozpoczynamy dnia 7 wrzeºnia br. o godz. 9:00 do 12:30. Z góry dziêkujemy i ýyczymy wspania³ych dalszych wakacji.

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Z wyrazami szacunku Dyrekcja i Komitet Rodzicielski Polskiej Szko³y im. Gen. W³. Andersa - Wanda Penar i Andrzej Lewczuk

From Francis Cardinal George O.M.I. June 30, 2013 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am writing this note to thank those who have contributed to the public debate on genderless marriage by speaking clearly to the fact that men and women are not interchangeable. I recognized that biological and cultural fact when I addressed this note to “brothers and sisters,” instead of assuming that “brothers” covers the entire human race. This obvious fact was forgotten or ignored by the Supreme Court last week. Civil law doesn’t change biological fact, however, and everyone knows that fathers and mothers are not interchangeable in the begetting and raising of children. “Same-sex marriage” is a contradiction in terms. Someday everybody will recognize that again. In the meantime, we must respect individuals, no matter their sexual orientation, and we must work to protect the authentic meaning of marriage in law. God bless you. Sincerely yours in Christ, Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I. , Archbishop of Chicago 30 Czerwiec 2013 Drodzy Bracia i Siostry w Chrystusie, Piszę ten krótki list, żeby podziękować wszystkim, którzy biorąc udział w publicznej debacie na temat małżeństwa zawieranego bez względu na płeć dobitnie podkreślali fakt, iż role kobiet i mężczyzn nie są wymienialne. Uwzględniłem ten fakt biologiczny i kulturowy zwracając się do Was w tym liście jako do „braci i sióstr” zamiast uznać po prostu, że termin „bracia” obejmuje cały gatunek ludzki. Ten oczywisty fakt został w zeszłym tygodniu albo zapomniany albo zignorowany przez Sąd Najwyższy. Prawo cywilne nie zmienia jednak biologicznego faktu i wszyscy wiedzą, że ojcowie i matki nie są wymienialni w procesie powoływania do życia i wychowywania dzieci. Termin „małżeństwo pomiędzy osobami tej samej płci” przeczy sam sobie. Kiedyś wszyscy znowu to zrozumieją. Tymczasem musimy traktować z szacunkiem każdą osobę bez względu na jej orientację seksualną. Musimy też pracować nad obroną autentycznego znaczenia małżeństwa w prawie. Niech Wam Bóg błogosławi. Szczerze oddany w Chrystusie, Francis Kardynał George, O.M.I. Arcybiskup Chicago Regarding the canonization of Blessed Popes John XXIII and John Paul II By Francis Cardinal George O.M.I. July 5, 2013 The canonization of blessed Popes John XXIII and John Paul II will be a joyful moment. The history of the Church is the story of holiness. It is a centuries long saga of disciples growing ever closer to the Lord. Both Popes now join the great chorus of those recognized publicly as friends of the Lord, witnesses to the transforming power of God’s grace active in human lives. This canonization will encourage everyone to stay on the path of discipleship. A note from our new Business Manager

During the month of June we had the traditional Corpus Christi outdoor procession (left). And the 25th Anniversary of Fr. Artur’s ordination to the priesthood!

I am pleased to begin the ministry of Business Manager here at St. Thecla and look forward to helping you with the stewardship of the physical, financial and personnel resources of the parish. I grew up in Elmwood Park and my parish was St. Vincent Ferrer in River Forest where I attended CCD and played youth football. After completion of college at DePaul University I married my lovely wife Karen and we have been together for 17 years. We live in Mt. Prospect and attend St. Raymond de Penafort parish. My work history includes a 10 year stint with First National Bank of Chicago (now Chase), 12 years with The Catholic Church Extension Society as Accounting Manager and Controller and just over a year with the Pastoral Center downtown in the Parish Operations Accounting department. I feel my life has been leading up to this opportunity and I am grateful to follow Joan Czerlanis who has been an outstanding steward for the parish. Thanks to everyone for welcoming me with open arms and I look forward to serving here. Sincerely, Joe Wojtowicz 5

Building our Parish . . . . OVER 250 PAVER BRICKS WERE SOLD! THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT PURCHASED BRICKS AND MADE OUR BRICK PAVER PROJECT A GREAT SUCCESS! St. Thecla’s new brick paver walkway will be installed this summer! We will be letting everyone know when to expect our grand unveiling. We are very thankful to all the families and individuals that have purchased a brick(s). We want to offer our sincerest appreciation to the following families that have purchased a brick and paved the way to the bright future for St. Thecla Parish!

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Barrett Family

John Borner Family

Kupka Family

O'Grady Family

Bernie Riley

Mary Borner

Fischer Family

St. Thecla Athletic Council

Schutt Family

Czerlanis Family

Curry Family

Bukowski & Kulm Family

Stancy Family

Golubski Family

Caldwell Family

Schmidt Family

McHugh Family

Art Rosenquist Family

Reider Family

O’Leary Family

Parrillo Family

Rottman Family

McCarthy Family

Paula Bernacki

Christine Koza

Wisniewski Family

Soens Family

Bosse Burzinski Family

Butzen Family

Donatello Family

Ptak Family

Wagner Family

Savage Family

Wuthrich Family

Kaup Family

Schreiman Family

Plaza Family

Schauderna Memory

Kuksuk Family

Pawlowski Family

Jim Ricter

Mary A Siuta Memory

Bednarz Family

Tom & Nancy Haran

Kapela Family

Niersbach Family

Cottini Family

Haran Family

Jurgens Family

O'Brien Family

Klinger Family

Nelson Family

Bonk Family

McGovern Family

Kazimierz Kinel

Family Tradition

Schimpf Family

Kevin Moriarty Family

John H Kinel

Ed/Joan Bentley Memory

Glab Family

Fred Addante Memory

Hanley Family

Centnarowicz Family

Vargo Family

Vincenzina Lopiccolo

Wujcik Family

Hermesdorf Family

Trapalis Family

Pat Leyden Family

Brosnan Family

Mc Loughlin Family

Kielba Family

Bill Leyden Family

Joan M. Stark

Jessica Martin Memory

Becker Family

Anderson Family

Dietz Family

Madeline Moriarty Family

Dwyer Family

Fitzgerald Family

Broderick Family

Sisters of the Resurrection

Rattin Family

Krajewski Family

Torrez Family

Grandpa Labuz/Kinnavy Family

Olejnik Family

Fidanzia Family

Quinn Family

Ernest McCulloh Memory

Varga Family

Kufner Family

Collins Family

John/Helen Pierzchala Memory

Ryan Family

Zychowski Family

Leanne Vondran

Robert/Joan Musker Memory

O'Hehir Family

Jim Shrader Family

Boksa Family

Elizabeth Doherty Memory

Haley Family

Patrick Moriarty Family

The O'Connors

Jack Sweeney Loved Brick

Parker Family

Chris McCarthy Family

Krozel Memory

Chester & Arlene Szyska

Mr. Paul Kessler

Cub Scout Pack #3978

Palmert Family

Edward Saraniec Memory

Ranallo Family

The Lenczowski Family Stafford Family

George Plodzien Memory

…..one brick at a time! Candella Family

St. Thecla Leisure Club

Gorzynkski Family

Zbikowski Family

Szmyd Family

Olson Family

Jettner Family

General Anders Polish School

Fr. Gene Dyer

Sawa Family

David Geis Memory

Kathleen Barone Memory

Colello Family

Sonnefeldt Family

Frank Fay Family

Kandlbinder Memory

Lewan Family

Englehardt Family

Schick Family

St Thecla Women's Council

Klemundt Family

Podgorny Family

Nickels Family

Deacon Kob Memory Edens Family

Sawa Family

Disselhorst Family

Cwik Family

Family School Association (FSA)

Mader Family

Chester & Pat Olendzki

Piccolo Family

School Advisory Council

Bryant Family

Pranschke Family

L Grow Family

Roman & Margaret Penar

Meade Family

Penar Tomic Family

Eva Penar

William/Genevieve Siemianowski Memory

Gauna Family

Markowski Family

Flanagan Family

Mitchell Kielar Memory

Nanninga Family

Legudzinski Family

Wolski Family

Ron "Stuey" Steurer in Memory

Norman Vedner

Grow Family Girls

Leo Curtin Family

2012 -2013 Student Council

Selinka Family

Ruth M Kob Memory

Malczynski Family

St. Thecla Finance Council

Ferraresi Family

Bartkowicz Family

Plodzien Family

Lt. Robert Taylor Memory

The Dutkins

Sekera Family

Taylor Family

Frank A. Cechner Memory

Haras Family

Sansone Family

Dolis Family

Pat & Joe Riley and Family

Dugan Family

Pikula Family

Garcia Family

Beck Family

Sadler Family

McManus Family

Labuz Family

Kean Noreen & Keith Ryan

Weber Family

Patrick & Eileen Stack

The O’Connells

The Knights of Columbus

Ward Family

Dempsey Family

David Dempsey

William Puralewski Family

Noto Family

Mata Family

Fagiano Family

Raymond Peterson Memory

Sendlak Family

Jumpstyles Inc.

Malarski Family

Boy Scout Troop 978

Rodzina Pasek

Gladysz Family

Klauss Family

Henry St. Horak Memory

Kolbusz Family

Michael O’Hara Family

Sheedy Family

Jozef Sulkowski Memory

Lutke Family

Kolodzik Family

Pacholski Family

McGinniss Family

Wheeler Family

School Advisory Council Class of 1982

Joseph Nalepa Memory

Ruehlmann Family

Marcinkiewicz Family

Zabaly Family

John & Anna Lesniak Memory

Bushell Family

Rocha Family

Class of 2010

Class of 2012

Class of 2013

Class of 2014

Class of 2015

Class of 2016

Class of 2017

Class of 2018

Class of 2019

Class of 2020

Class of 2021

Class of 2022

Class of 2023

Thank you for your support, Father Gene Dyer The Brick Paver Fundraising Committee Dan Gargano 7

Keep in mind. . . Prayer List, US Military United States Air Force: AIC Michael J. Archam, A1C Heather Bosh, A1C Shane Garrison, SSgt. Adam Krey, TSgt. Richard L. Larsen, Lt. Andrew May, 2ndLt. Peter A. Schroeder, SSgt. James E. Stay SSgt. Matt Tredwell United States Army: MAJ. Terence W. Bacon, SGT. Sean Doherty, SGT. Rachel Hall,

CPT. Gina Marie Healy, CPT. Michael J. Kaye, SGT. Robert Lach, CPT. Jared Lampe, WO. Steven Larmay, SPC. Thomas J. Lyons III, PFC. Raymond Rau, SPC Thomas Rohl, 1LT. Michael Spiwak United States Marines: LCpl. Philip E. Blais, 2ndLt. Kevin Bowler, PFC Michael T. Brennan, Pvt. James Dinela, LCpl. Kyle Elmer,

SSgt. Benjamin Juhasz, LCpl. Nathaniel J. Juncer, Capt. Michael C. Mroszczak, PFC Brian Pasterczyk, Capt. Craig V. Platt, LCpl. Jose Rivera, MSgt. Richard L. Sroka, SSgt. James E. Stonehouse United States Navy: CAPT. Steven Stancy

We keep those who are serving in the military in our prayers. Please print the name of your loved one and drop it in the collection basket or return it to the Parish Office. Their names will remain on the list until you notify us of their return. Also notify us if their rank changes. Religious Education News Just a reminder to register for religious education for the 2013-2014 school before August 16th to avoid a $25 late fee. If you need registration forms, you may pick them up at the Parish Office. A copy of the Baptismal certificate is required for any new students entering the program. Also, we are in need of a 6th grade catechist and catechists aides in several classes. If you are willing to share your faith and take on this very important ministry please contact the Parish Office at 773-792-3077 and leave a message or email [email protected] , Training and materials will be provided. Have a great summer, and may God bless you always. -Mr. Ron Mazzoni, Religious Education Coordinator HAPPINESS Since happiness is nothing else but the enjoyment of the Supreme good, and the Supreme good is above us, no one can be happy who does not rise above oneself. - St. Bonaventure

Leisure Club meeting The Leisure Club will meet on Thursday, July 18th, at 11:30 A.M. in the Queen of Peace room. May God bless our sick and shut-in members. For more information, please call Joanie Ptak at (312) 608-4092 or (773) 631-5494. Take care and God’s blessings to all!

Our Beloved Dead We pray for the souls in Purgatory

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THE CURSILLO IS COMING!!! IS GOD CALLING YOU AS SAMUEL WAS CALLED? Do you feel an emptiness, a void or a longing to feel closer to God? Are you like so many of us who attend church, say prayers and have great intentions to someday really getting to know Jesus? Five million folks, including myself, have done something about it. It all starts with a Catholic movement called Cursillo, which means “Short Course in Christianity.” Cursillo begins with a dynamic three-day weekend, separate for men and women. During the weekend, you will hear and participate in a series of presentations from ordinary folks who were where you are today. These ordinary folks have learned to succeed in improving their relationship with the Lord. What is unique about the weekend is that you are given tools to help you to continue to improve and maintain your relationship with the Lord and your community in Christ for the rest of your life. Since the first Cursillo weekend in the 1940’s, the Cursillo movement has spread across the world and is now present in 60 countries with some 5 million Catholics having experienced the three days. Most of those who have attended ask themselves why they waited so long. If you have taken the time to read this message, God may already be calling you by name to the Cursillo. Please contact the contacts listed below who have attended a Cursillo for more information and find out if the Cursillo is for you. Check the Cursillo website @ www.chicagocursillo.org John Gregorio (773) 213-7375

Sick List - We pray for all those in nursing homes, homebound or who require extended care and those who care for them: Help us with the responsibility of keeping the sick list up to date and accurate. Please call the office when the status of someone’s health changes. Joseph Augustin Charlotte Bartkowicz Geraldine Barnum Frank Bednarz Joseph Bednarz Gino Belcaster Rosemary Besyk David Bergthal Stella Bieniek Frank Bieniek Robert Blachowiak Franciszek Bosak Marian Brown Lawrence Brueck Ken & Bernie Buck Herlinda Castellanos Eileen Cobb Susan Christ John Dooley Donald Edsey Kenneth Ellinger

Genevieve Erazmus William Edwards Kristen Formanski Nicolette Garrigan Frank Gibbons Joan Giuntoli Ireta Gross Patrick Hall Gerald Halvey Dorothy Hennessey Adeline Hickok Regina Horak Gerald Halvey Teresa Jozefczak Joseph Kaye Theresa Kennedy Tommy Kernan Michael Kielbasa Beverly Kisiel Rita Koch

Mary Kozlowski Stephanie Krupa Sophie Lally Maria Laskowski Arlene Lewandowski Elizabeth Link Joan Lomasney Diane Marzano Martin McCaffrey Edward McGinniss Lorraine McMahon Edward McManis Dolores Mick Imleda Mizones Lillian Morris Katharina Mueller Kim Murphy Julie Muza Therese Neiman Theresa Nitka Kathleen Numec

Danuta Okrzesik John Orloff Patricia O’Toole Giselle Piekarski Estella Plaza Caroline Plodzien Thomas Podgorny Roman Poniatowski Raymond Prybil Joe Pulizzano Mary Ann Pulizzano Eleanor Purciarello Eileen F. Redding Francis Riley Stephania Rosa Sylwester Rosa Virginia Rozmarynowski Stanley Sadej Nancy Samp

Mary Sarlo Eugene Sendlak Peter Schroeder Janina Sikora Laura Smith Anna Sokolowski Janina Sroka Helena Starzynska Judith Wolff-Stenzel Dorothy Struck Helen Surdey Dorothy Taylor Janis Taylor Cecilia Walega Christine Wasowski Mary Widelka Anthony Wiorski Irene Wlezien Edward Wnek Julia Wojtanowski Paul Wyncott Julia Zeler

If you know someone who has lost a child or grandchild to abortion, or was in any way responsible for an abortion, and now suffers from remorse or sadness or simply doubts that God can ever forgive them, please let your friend know about the Church’s post-abortion ministry, called Project Rachel. More information can be found at www.hopeafterabortion.com or by calling 1-888-456-HOPE.

Contact Us… Option Line is a 24/7 Call center for those experiencing needing help finding a Pregnancy Help Center in their area. Phone: 800-712-HELP (4357) Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host —by the Divine Power of God—cast into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Święty Michale Archaniele! Wspomagaj nas w walce, a przeciw niegodziwości i zasadzkom złego ducha bądź naszą obroną. Oby go Bóg pogromić raczył, pokornie o to prosimy, a Ty, Wodzu niebieskich zastępów, szatana i inne złe duchy, które na zgubę dusz ludzkich po tym świecie krążą, mocą Bożą strąć do piekła. Amen. 9

General information Baptisms:

How to Become a Catholic:

1:00 p.m. on the First and Third Sunday of the month, (in English), Second and Fourth Sunday of the month (in Polish) Baptismal Prep Class: Will be confirmed at time of Registration of the Baptism. Please contact the Parish Office to arrange a Baptism.

Marriages:

The Pastoral Guidelines for Marriage Preparation for the Archdiocese of Chicago ask that a minimum of 4 months be set aside for personal preparation for marriage. Couples should refrain from setting a firm date or making any other arrangements until after they have met with a parish priest or deacon to discuss marriage plans. Please note that Weddings do not take place during Lent.

Adults or teenagers interested in receiving the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, or Eucharist) or those who are interested in the Catholic Faith should call the Parish Office for more information about the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults).

Homebound/Communion Visitations: St. Thecla Church has several ministers of care who can regularly take communion to those in need. Please call the Parish Office to arrange for communion for yourself or a homebound loved one.

THANK YOU, BULLETIN ADVERTISERS Bulletin Deadline: All articles must be e-mailed or dropped off at the Parish Office by 10:00 a.m. on Fridays (8 days prior to publication date). Holidays subject to longer lead times. Please e-mail articles to [email protected]. Note - articles subject to editing. For more information call the office at (773) 792-3077. website: www.saintthecla.org

This bulletin is subsidized completely by those companies whose advertisements appear on the last two pages. If you have the opportunity, you may thank them in the name of our parish by using their products or services. Should you desire to participate as a sponsor of our bulletin, you may contact J.S. Paluch Company at 1-800-566-6170.

Want to Register as a Parishioner? Call the Parish Office for more information at 773-792-3077.

St. Thecla School

Save the date for St. Thecla Parish Family Movie Night When: Friday, August 9th Time: 7:30 P.M. Where: St. Thecla Field @ Palatine & Oak Park Showing: Diary of a Wimpy Kid more details to come...

Want your children to attend college? Start here and enroll now! Please contact the school office at 773.763.3380 to schedule a tour or please contact our principal, Mr. Dan Gargano, at [email protected]. 12