SS.

Cyril & Methodius Parish

608 Sobieski Street, Lemont, Illinois 60439

Parish Staff
Pastor
Rev. Lawrence Lisowski

Pastoral Ministry
Rev. Marcin Szczypula Associate Pastor Deacon Michael Ciciura Deacon Norbert Lesnieski

Education
Mrs. Shirley Tkachuk Parish School Principal Mrs. Trish Nickleski Sacramental Prep
Religious Education Coordinator

March 18, 2012 Fourth Sunday of Lent

Kim Zajec Religious Education Secretary

Liturgy Coordinator
Marietta Vargo

Return. Repent. Believe.

Christ Jesus is the Light that came into the World. We believe he calls us out of darkness into His wonderful light.

Music Ministry
Miroslawa Sojka-Topor Music Director

Youth Ministry
Michael Lundberg

Administration
Denise Duda Business Manager Lynn Bailey Assistant Business Manager Maggie Starzec Unity Coordinator Monika Bochenek Beth Rachwalski Peggy Sniegowski Ann Zajec Parish Secretaries Cheryle Long Debbie Grand Evening Receptionists Dennis Sepessy Facility Manager Kay Manning Bulletin Editor

Our Parish Mission Statement

We are a family of faith, entrusted with the gospel message of Jesus Christ. Rooted in a rich tradition of worship, service and prayer, we foster the unity and faith of this community. Enlivened by the Spirit, we share our gifts, talents and resources to bring about the Kingdom of God.

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All of Us - #538
Fr. Larry No Christian community can be built up unless it has its basis and center in the celebration of the most Holy Eucharist. This simple, but powerful statement, is a quote from the Second Vatican Council. These words came from prayerful and pastorally minded leaders of our church, who reminded us that all of parish life needs to be deeply connected to the prayer, sacrifice and thanksgiving that we offer together every Sunday in the name of Christ Jesus. Everything else in a parish needs to flow forth from the Eucharist - like our willingness to care for the hungry and the poor; our desire to socialize as a parish family; the ways we try to pass our Catholic faith onto our children; the ways we welcome new parishioners, and especially the ways we treat one another on a daily basis. Our Sunday Eucharist calls us to be as the Body of Christ for one another. In the best sense of the word, we are called to be Eucharistic People, meaning that we try to live with the awareness that Jesus is in our presence at all times. Restoring Our Home Over the past 10 years, significant capital work, repairs and improvements have taken place throughout our parish campus. The list of work is a long one, from tuck pointing the top of the bell tower, to replacing the furnace in the basement of the church; from buying four homes in order to build an additional parking lot, a new grotto, putting a new entrance onto the front of our church, to air conditioning the entire school. There is a lot more to the list of major capital projects that reflects over $3 million worth of work, mostly on the outside of our buildings. More importantly, the success of these projects reflects the generosity and stewardship of our parishioners. Ironically, when I reflect on the extensive list of capital projects, it strikes me that after 10 years we are now finally tending to the most important place for us, which is where we pray, the very place we gather to celebrate the Eucharist. Our Faith, Our Gift, Our Home Our capital campaign, entitled, Our Faith, Our Gift, Our Home, started in May, 2011. It specifically

designated improvements to the interior of our church. The following information summarizes where we are at this moment, and also explains our plans to continue to tend to our spiritual home. Last November, we completed the first phase of construction for the renovation of our church that included a total of three new washrooms, two Reconciliation rooms and a hospitality room. A few final touches remain that include providing end tables for the washrooms, a rug and furniture for the hospitality room and hooks on the wall for coats. The hospitality room will be a nice place for people to gather especially before and after weddings, baptisms, funerals and special events. The cost of construction for Phase I to the Paul Borg Construction Company was $222,057. Four initial bids were sought for the construction portion of the project from contractors that were on the approved list of the Archdiocese of Chicago. (Note that major capital repair projects of this size must use contractors that have been approved by the Archdiocese.) In consultation with our Finance Committee, following the policies and procedures of the Archdiocese Office of Facilities and Construction, and after various reference checks, the lowest bid was chosen. Other associated costs with Phase I, as of March 12, 2012, included: Village of Lemont permits $801 Air conditioning modifications $1,077 Asbestos inspection and abatement $3,290 Architectural drawings, fees and services $20,649 Campaign material printing and publishing $1,256 Hospitality room rug, mirror and furniture $1,363 Refinishing & reupholstering chairs, kneelers and confessionals $6,330 Restoration of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Shrine $3,900 Walk of Love pavers $435 Note that the newly restored Our Lady of Perpetual Help Shrine that is currently displayed in the Hospitality room will be relocated to one of the new Reconciliation rooms so that people can participate in this devotion in a place that will have less distractions or interruptions. Franciscan Friars from Ft. Wayne, Indiana have inquired about obtaining our remaining unused confessionals for their community. The small altar that was part of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Shrine will be kept in storage. We will hold onto the altar with the hope that in the future it can be used again in some way, shape or form.

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With the approval and recommendation of the Parish Council, Finance Committee and Renovation Committee, the next phase of construction is set to begin this summer on June 1. This phase involves the painting of the entire church with a restored design and color scheme, cleaning the existing murals and stained glass windows, restoring the Stations of the Cross, along with improvements to our lighting and sound system. Mass will still continue to be celebrated in church during this period of construction. In June of last year, six paint companies were involved in a formal interview process. All of these companies were recommended and approved by the Archdiocese of Chicago. Conrad Schmitt is the company that was chosen to professionally paint our church. Of all companies considered, Conrad Schmitt exhibited the best knowledge, skill and ability to complete such a project, and also showed the best ideas for design and attention to detail for the restoration of our historical church. They have been in business for over 100 years and have extensive experience painting historical churches of our size throughout the United States. The painting contract is $459,000. (Note that the Archdiocese requires that union workers be used when a project is $300,000 or more.) After Easter, in mid-April, a paint sample will be applied to one of the areas of our church so that we can evaluate the new colors in their natural setting. We are also in the process of solidifying other contracts over the next couple of months for the lighting, sound system, millwork and construction that will be included in the cost of Phase II. St. Cyrils has a long history of parishioners who have worked on major capital projects for our parish. For example: The complete re-roofing of the church and rectory Paving and reconstruction of our parking lots i Demolition of the old convent i Renovation of the choir loft i Construction for the air conditioning system in church
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expressed an interest. They have been approved and will be included in the bidding process. I am excited about the future enhancements planned for the interior of our worship space for this summer. In 2013, we are looking at restoring the pews, replacing the carpet and installing a new baptismal font. Every registered parishioner by now should have received the direct mailing that shows an artist rendering for the work to be done. We encourage those who have not yet made a pledge to the capital campaign to prayerfully consider making a financial commitment as we enter into the next phase of this work. Our goal is 100% participation. Let us pray that God will help us as we restore the beauty of our historic church. Our ancestors in 1929 blessed us with a sacred place for worship and prayer. Now is our time to make a wonderful gift to the future. Filled With the Spirit Congratulations to our teens who were confirmed this weekend by Bishop John Manz. We celebrated two Masses on Saturday confirming 140 students. What a proud moment for them, their parents, their family, friends and our parish. Our teens represent the future of our Church. We pray that the Holy Spirit will bless and guide them as they live out the Catholic faith entrusted to them by their parents and godparents. The celebration of Confirmation allows us to be mindful of those who have helped us to believe in the gospel message. Who are the holy people in your life that lead you closer to Jesus? This Lent, let us pray in thanksgiving for the men and women who have spiritually encouraged us in our journey of faith. We are truly blessed to have them in our lives. They are one of Gods many gift to us. Flyers/notices Please note it is illegal to post flyers or notices on the parked cars in our lots during Mass. Be advised that our parish does not permit advertising to take place in our parking lots, nor do we promote or endorse any political candidate. If youd like to advertise in our bulletin please call the J.S. Paluch Co., (800) 566-6170.

As we approach this next phase of restoring the interior beauty of our church, a blanket invitation is extended publicly to those who may have a desire to be involved in the construction work. Contractors need to be approved and meet the requirements of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Application packets are available at the front desk of the rectory for all contractors seeking Archdiocesan construction work. Feel free to pick one up. Some parishioners have already come forward and

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Confirmation Class
Saturday, March 17,2012
On Saturday, March 17th, 140 students from our parish school and religious education program received the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Most Reverend John R. Manz conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation during a Eucharistic Liturgy. We rejoice with those confirmed, and promise them our prayers, along with best wishes for a Spirit-filled year. John Alfirevich Anne Arnold Spenser Bailey Marlena Baldyga Weronika Balon John Barrett Michael Belavic Katherine Bratkiv Sara Brenza Darek Bryja Diana Budz Marisa Burton Charles Cannon Spencer Cherry Max Chlebek Danny Corrigan Anna Czerwinski Sean Daugherty Matthew DeCarlo Anthony DiNardi Anthony Drabik Joy Drassler Marissa Dyer Eddie Eaton Allison Egan Jonathon Eggers Anne Ernst Eric Fast Matthew Filar Karolina Forenda Adam Galara Claudia Galica Daniel Garczek Jacob Gasienica Kevin Gaszman Maddison Gould Dominique Gousset Gianna Gronowski Elizabeth Gurosh Allison Hernandez Carly Holzner Claire Hope Monika Hornik Kayla Irwin Dominik Jablonski Peter Janik Carli Jasper Kathy Jedrol Bradley Jenner Jacklyn Kampa Kyle Kancewick Thaddeus Kapustiak Marcin Kasperek Michael Klusa Jacob Knippenberg Jonathan Knutte Kasey Kobilca Jessica Kobylak Zachary Konieczka Veronica Ann Kopec Tomasz Kowalczyk Luke Kroll Jakub KrzeptowskiMucha Kevin Kurasz Dylan Lambe Matas Lelis Stephanie Lesnicki Lina Lietuvninkas Natalya Ligas Stephanie Liptak Grace Lochen Matthew Loris Marcin Lukanus Richard Machaj Amanda Maciorowski Karina Madanowski Maegan Magante Kevin Malesza Alexandra Marusarz Brian McClafferty Gavin McKendry Melissa Meeder Joseph Mendoza Sebastian Mietus Brianna Mulcahy Kailey Murphy Darrin Nickleski Kelly Nolan Mikolaj Nowobilski Sarah O'Donnell Bernie O'Donnell Hanah Olson Sara Oprzedek Shayne Oster Katelyn Papierski John Parise Jason Phelan Alaina Pizzoferrato Aldo Pizzoferrato John Polk Kasia Presz Jennifer Puchacz Jakob Rabianski Clare Rachwalski Briana Rajewski Kristin Ramski Natalie Sonia Rozwadowski Olivia Ryttel Taylor Sambucci Angela Sarvey Margo Saucedo Victor Scumaci Lauren Selfridge Paul Sikora Samantha Siple Andrew Siuta Jessica Skonning Matthew Skobel Anna Smagacz Emily Small Michael Spell Benjamin Subak Lukasz Sulka Kevin Sullivan Jonathan Sutkowski Kyle Swalec Jacob Szeliga Mateusz Szwab Christopher Thompson James Tomaszewski Taylor Toth Kevin Troy Madeline Vermejan Samantha Wieczorek Logan Williams Karol Wlodarczyk Madison Woodrum Jordan Zezulka Isaac Ziebel

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Our Faith, Our Gift, Our Home SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish Restoring Our Home

Capital campaign 2011-2013

Our Faith, Our Gift, Our Home Capital Campaign

Goal Pledged $1,000,000 $663,240

Artist Rendering
Proposed professional restoration of the interior of our historic church to begin Summer 2012; includes new paint scheme, cleaning of murals and stained glass windows, restoring the Stations of the Cross and improvements to the lighting and sound system.

Thank you to the 646 families who have pledged to our campaign

Our Faith, Our Gift, Our Home Capital Campaign Parish Pledge Confirmation
I/We wish to pledge a gift of: Total Amount of Gift or Pledge Amount enclosed Balance by May 2013
Method of Payment: Public Acknowledgment:

$ __________________ $ __________________ $ __________________

Frequency of Payments:

Single payment Installment payments

Check

Electronic Fund Transfer

I/We wish to be acknowledged

I/We wish to remain anonymous

Name(s) __________________________________________________

Parishioner Envelope #: _________________

Address _______________________________________________ City ______________________________________ State _________ Zip _______________

EFT Authorization: Name of Bank _______________________________ (9) Digit Routing Number: Name(s) on Account: ________________________________ Account Number: ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Type: Checking Savings

Phone _____________________

Email ____________________________

Signature _______________________________________________________________________________________________

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Lent 2012. Return. Repent. Believe.

Lemont Youth Ministry Living Stations of the Cross
Good Friday, April 6th at St Alphonsus Church 7:00 p.m. All High School Teens and 7th & 8th Grade Students are welcome to participate. Practice Time: Sunday April 1st 1-3:00 PM St Als ChurchLunch will be provided Many non speaking parts please email me if you can participate. Mike Lundberg lemontyouthm@sbcglobal.net

Catholicism for Lent

This year instead of having our annual, Soup and Scripture for Lent, we will be viewing parts of the new series, "Catholicism" by Fr. Robert Barron, which has been aired on Channel 11 and EWTN. We will join members of the Holy Name Society who have chosen the Catholicism series as a spiritual activity for Lent. Thursdays, March 22nd and 29th, 7 PM Meeting in Fr. Sivore Hall

Helping Hands for Lent

Helping Hands collects food to distribute to members of the Lemont community who need a helping hand during Lent. Grocery bags are available in the back of church to remind you to consider picking up items on your next grocery visit. Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated. Want to help our families in need by bringing food and other items to our food pantry but just keep forgetting? Receive automatic notifications on your iPhone or Android by visiting a new website focused on helping us remember at: www.lemontfoodpantries.com.

Soup Kitchen
Friday, March 30th, 6pm 8pm Servers and food donations needed to prepare dinner for the residents at Daybreak Soup Kitchen in Joliet Frozen cheese ravioli Spaghetti noodles Breaded mozzarella cheese stix Tomatoes (for salad) 10 Italian dressing Green peppers (6) Parmesan cheese Spaghetti sauce (Ragu, Prego..) Mixed salad greens Garlic Bread Fresh button mushrooms (6 pkgs) Assorted fresh fruit Desserts: home baked cookies, cakes, etc. Contact Jackie Papiernik (630)243-9358 for details.

Bible Study
Six Social Justice Topics: Social Justice Topics will help us become more Spiritually Aware. The topics are Freedom, Discipline, Action, Church as Community, Suffering and Death. We will look at these from various aspects and see how we, as alive Christians, can use these topics to inform our daily lives. Wednesday evenings: Feb 29 thru April 4, 2012 7-8:30PM at St. Alphonsus in the Church Hall.

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Lent 2012. Return. Repent. Believe.

Summer Ministry-Habitat for Humanity
Lexington, Kentucky

Lenten Regulations
As Jesus fasted 40 days in the desert, the Church traditionally fasts during Lent. Fasting: Catholics aged 18-59 fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, limiting themselves to one full meal and two smaller meals each day, with no snacking between meals. Habitat for Humanity is a wonderful opportunity for families to minister with other families in helping build homes for the poor. This is an initial invitation announcing the opening for parishioners from SS. Cyril & Methodius to participate in the Habitat for Humanity program in Lexington, Kentucky. Dates: June 17th-23rd, 2012 Eligibility: A willing heart and spirit Building skills or no building skills Care and love for the poor Dates that are open for you Easily adaptable to change Happy to pitch in anywhere Those under 18 years old need to be accompanied by a parent. Abstinence: Catholics aged 14 and older abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent.

Reconciliation:
Saturdays 4:30-5:00 PM Saturday, March 31st, 3:00-5:00 PM Tri-Parish Reconciliation, individual confessions in English and Polish, Monday, April 2nd, 4:00-5:30 PM and 6:30-8:00 PM

Stations of the Cross:

Wednesdays in English at 7:30 PM Fridays in Polish at 7:00 PM followed by Mass (except March 23rd)

Next Step: Return this form to the rectory or phone (630) 257-2776. Habitat for Humanity - June 17th-23rd, 2012 Im interested: Name__________________________________ Phone_________________________________ Email: ____________________________________

Polish Passion Play: March 23rd, 7 PM Living Stations of the Cross:

St. Cyril School 4th Graders, March 19th, 6:30 PM Tri-Parish Youth Ministry, Good Friday, April 6th at 7:00 PM at St. Alphonsus Church

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SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith Dear Parents,

March 18, 2012

During Lent we have taken time to focus on the Stations of the Cross. Each week we have gathered in church and prayed them together. They have been led by teachers and students. We have also started each week by going to the gym, taking three of the stations, and trying to focus on them as a faith community for that particular week. Tomorrow, the Living Stations of the Cross will be presented for our fourth graders. I encourage you to join them in prayer at 2:00 PM or at 6:30 PM in church. On Thursday March 8th, the students in our school took part in our first Academic Fair. They did a great job researching, writing and presenting projects in a variety of ways. These were a part of the different inquiry based units the teachers have been working on during this school year. Many, many parents joined us and were very pleased with the work of our students. Thank you to all of our teachers for their hard work. The second trimester report cards went home on Thursday, March 8th, and we are into our final trimester. Its hard to believe how quickly we are moving towards the end of another school year. Thank you to all of the volunteers who worked so hard to once again make our Fish Frys a huge success. We are blessed to have them as a part of our school family! If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about our school and all we have to offer, please call our office at 630-257-6488 ext.19.
Mrs. S. Tkachuk, Principal

2011 Contribution Statements

Contribution statements for 2011 will be mailed upon request only. Please fill out the following form and return to the Rectory, or in the collection basket at Church, with your name and address; your statement will be mailed to you.

Name:

______________________________

Address: ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ Phone: ______________________________

Lent 2012 Discover how a little time can touch the lives of many
Volunteer for a SS. Cyril & Methodius Ministry

As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another 1 Peter 4:8-11

Below are descriptions of ministries in areas of our parish life which have the biggest need for your gifts and talents:
Art & Environment
Decorates the church and gym for Christmas and Easter and takes care of flowers and other liturgical symbols in church throughout the year. There are many opportunities to volunteer in this Ministry depending on ones availability. Choirs, Cantors and Instrumentalists, we have a place for everyone to share their musical gifts with God and our community. Most choirs rehearse weekly for an hour. Cantors are song leaders who lead the congregation in singing music for each Mass and rehearse twice a month. Cantors can sing at Masses as little or as often as they like. Other rehearsals are scheduled as needed. Our religious education program focuses on the need for students to embrace Jesus in their lives, speak about the faith they share and relate to one another so that the Word of God is always present with them. We need catechists, catechist aides and crossing guards for the upcoming school year. Classes are held on a weekly basis for an hour and a half from September until mid-April. The benefits of sharing your faith with the children of our parish are enormous. Your response now will help us prepare for the next session. The Board of Specified Jurisdiction (BSJ) is designed to cooperate and collaborate with the Pastor and principal to support the work of administering and leading the school. It is composed of a variety of committees which meet on a regular basis. The focus of each committee is to help identify and address school needs and goals. Programs and activities for the youth of the three Lemont Parishes (SS. Cyril & Methodius, St. Alphonsus and St. Patrick) are created to involve 13- to 17-year olds in parish life and continued spiritual growth. Outings, day trips, sports, scripture study and contemporary Masses are just a few of the activities sponsored throughout the year. Parents and chaperones are needed for these various events and projects. RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a program for adults interested in becoming Catholic. The role of a sponsor is to act as a guide or friend during class and around the parish. The sponsor attends the Monday evening sessions with the candidate, as they feel comfortable. It is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the Church and welcome new members. Your response now will help us prepare for the next session. Involves planning the funeral liturgy with the family and/or serving as a sacristan for the Funeral Mass. Distribute Holy Communion (bread and wine) at Mass. Prior to becoming a Communion Minister, training is required by the Archdiocese of Chicago. Upon completion of training, the person is then commissioned at Mass and given a certificate from the Archdiocese. Communion ministers usually serve about once a month. Proclaim the Word of God at Mass and for Prayer Services and also offer the Prayers of the Faithful when a deacon is not present. Upon completion of a mandatory training program, the person is commissioned as a lector and is usually scheduled once a month. Assist parishioners upon arrival at church and help with seating during crowded liturgies. Ushers guide the faithful in an orderly manner to receive Holy Communion and they also take up the collection. Sunday sacristans help before and after Mass to prepare the liturgical items and vessels used at our Sunday liturgies. As a wedding sacristan, youll explain the wedding liturgy and practice the marriage ceremony with the bridal party, prepare our sacred space for the celebration of Mass and assist families on the day of the wedding. The rectory occasionally needs help with various office functions; Saturday receptionists, bulk mailings, bulletin and envelope stuffing.

Music

Religious Education

Board of Specified Jurisdiction (BSJ)

Youth Ministry

RCIA Sponsor or Team Leader

Funeral Ministry Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Lectors

Ushers Sunday Sacristans Wedding Sacristans Rectory support

Use your gifts and talents to make a difference at St. Cyrils.

Name: __________________________________ Email address: ____________________________ I can help in the areas checked below:
= Worship

Phone number: ___________________ Cell phone: _____________________

= Education/Faith Formation

Usher at Mass Greeter at Mass Lector at Mass Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Altar Server (child, 7th & 8th graders only/adult) Sunday Sacristan Wedding Sacristan Funeral Ministry

= Music
Adult Choir Childrens Choir Instruments Tri-Parish Choir (5 PM Sunday at St. Patricks) Resurrection Choir (Funeral Masses)

Catechist Catechist Aide Board of Specified Jurisdiction (BSJ) Bible Study Facilitator Bible Study Participant Host or facilitate small group ministries Pre-Cana Preparation Couple RCIA Parish Sponsor or Team Leader Baptismal Preparation Couple Peace and Justice Committee

= Service
Art & Environment: Decorate church for special Liturgical seasons Minister of Care _____ Bring Holy Communion to the sick or homebound _____ Send cards, notes

= Youth Ministry
Summer Mission Trip Chaperones Help with Youth Ministry Projects Solicit supplies for Youth meetings, i.e., bottled water, paper plates, soda

Set-up/clean-up for special events _____ Clean church as needed _____ Set up/take down for services & events _____ Help with parking cars for events

Help write articles for News from the Pews Habitat for Humanity Rectory office support

Please check your areas of interest and return this form to the Rectory or in the Sunday collection and you will be contacted. Podziel si swoim czasem i talentami, anga uj c si w ycie Twojej parafii. Zaznacz powy ej swj wkad i zwr forme z niedzieln skadk lub do biura parafialnego.

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March 18, 2012 Respect Life I Came that All might have Life, and Have it to the Full!

The PADS season is in full swing!

PADS is an acronym for Public Action to Deliver Shelter. It is a series of facilities, mostly churches, which serve as a safe haven one night per week for homeless men, women and children. St. Lukes Orthodox Church is the Monday night shelter we support. The churches in Lemont cover all the needs on the first Monday of each month, October through April. But St. Lukes is finding it more and more difficult to find people to cover the other Mondays during the month. The shift times are: 7-11PM, 11PM-3AM, 3-7AM and 5-8AM. The work is simple and it is wonderful to develop relationships with the guests. If you could give only one shift from now until the end of April, it would be a big help to St. Lukes. Please seriously consider this. If you are interested, call me at 630.257.2414 or email at ddabneyj@st-als.org and I will put you in touch with the proper people. Thanks so much.

2012 Feast of the Annunciation Pro-Life Banquet March 24, 2012 SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church 36 N. Ellsworth, Naperville Mass 5:00PM, Banquet 6:30PM Ministry Center, $50/person Join Father Francis Fr. Rocky Hoffman of Relevant Radio and Keynote Speaker Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of Joliet benefitting the Father Michal J. McGivney Center for Hope & Healing & Waterleaf Womens Center. Contact John Zabinski 630-747-8439 Rachels Vineyard Post-Abortion Healing Retreat Rachels Vineyard weekend retreats are diocesan sponsored opportunities for psychological and spiritual healing for those suffering from the after-effects following an abortion. It is not the unforgivable sin. These retreats offer forgiveness and hope to begin the healing process. Help is a phone call away. The next scheduled retreat is March 30 April 1, 2012 at the St. Charles Borromeo Pastoral Center in Romeoville. Strict confidentiality is always observed. Contact Kay at 1-866-994-GIVE for more information. 40 Days for Life This is a focused prolife campaign that has already mobilized over 500,000 people worldwide, saved more than 5000 lives from abortion, led to the conversion of 61 workers, and seen 21 facilities closed. Join the Lemont Catholic parishes Respect Life Ministry as we pray together in front of : Access Clinic, 1700 7th Street Downers Grove Saturday, March 31st, 8 10A visit www.40daysforlife.com/downersgrove Rally for Religious Freedom "A Nationwide Rally for Religious Freedom", (promoted by the Archdiocese of Chicago and organized by Pro-Life Action League and Citizens for Pro-Life Society) will take place here in Chicago at noon on March 23rd (Friday) at Federal Plaza. It has been organized to peacefully protest the HHS Mandate that violates our religious freedom. Please visit their web site for more information http://standupforreligiousfreedom.com.

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Lucille Handorf Stanley Chrzanowsky Angie Knopinski Nathan S. McKenna Lottie Bylina James McNamara James Hanley Lillian Kuzak Kim Bromberek Lynn Porter Janet LaSota Eleanor Twardowski Betty Bolino Milda Praninskas Lucy Lejeaunesse Anne Orlowski Stephanie Langheld Sam Caruso Cheryl Povalish Dale Chappell Dolores Langheld Virginia Kozlowski Allen Govic Nancy Hoinacki Richard Cieski

Deana Gozder Katherine Boyle Marie Kasl Margaret Frass Margie Dorothy Wesolowski Kathy Moran Margaret Finnegan Anna Van Orden Anna Zoltek Lebrenda Case Clara Povalish Frank Polli Florence Kazich Sandi Merlo Joseph Perry Delores Bromberek Eleanor Povalish Genevieve Barbagallo Elaine Hooker Delores Beltrami -Lucchini Marion Galante Nick Hernandez Patrick Grieco Stella Troc Rose Miller Jozef Kopinski Regina Madeja Victor Splitt Jim Bailey Marianne Danko Art Danko

Pat Salerno Mrs. Hindo Lydia Assensi John LaSota Alexandria Stojanov Gerry Pytlewski Mari Cleary Maria Bobowski Micaela Martinez Mark Walus Susan Baley Joel Falco Kimberly Yanowsky Jim Christmann Don Barcza Edmund Povalish Patrick Nickols Joanne Novak Louie Novak Linda Palmer John E. Rutkowski Dorothy Tasharski Dan Mulligan Karen Luebs Linda Palmer Rose Kureja Judy Jaskoviak Nancy Nowosielski Dennis Lucheon James Lapansky

You can receive Communion in your home by contacting the rectory; they will forward your information to a Minister of Care who will be happy to bring the Sacrament to you. Also, to add a name or have someone visit you in the hospital or in your home, please call (630) 257-2776.

Alvernia Manor Senior Living

Annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser Saturday, March 31st from 3:00-7:00 PM Come support our Seniors and enjoy an afternoon of food, fun and music. Adults $12.00 each and children under 10 are $4.00 each.

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All of Us - #538
Fr. Larry Nasza Wiara, Nasz Dar, Nasz Dom
Nasza Kampania Gwna, pod tytuem Nasza Wiara, Nasz Dar, Nasz Dom, rozpocz a si w Maju 2011. Przeznaczona jest gwnie do ulepsze wn trz naszego ko cioa. Nast puj ca informacja podsumowuje gdzie znajdujemy sie obecnie i wyja nia nasze plany aby kontynuowa opiek nad naszym Domem Duchownym. W listopadzie 2011, zako czyli my pierwsz faz renowacji naszego Ko cioa, ktra zawiera trzy nowe azienki, dwa Pokoje Pojednania i Pokj Go cinny. Pozostao jeszcze do zrobienia: dostarczenie stolikw w azienkach, dywan, meble w pokoju go cinnym i wieszaki na paszcze. Pokj Go cinny b dzie miym miejscem by si spotka przed i po lubie, chrzcinach, pogrzebie lub innej specjalnej okazji. Koszt budowy pierwszej fazy dla firmy budowlanej Paul Borg wynis $222,057. Pocz tkowo przedstawiono cztey wyceny kontraktorw, ktrzy zostali zatwierdzeni przez Archidiecezje Chicago. (Nale y pami ta, e projekty remontowe o takiej wielko ci, musz by zaakceptowane przez Archidiecezj ). W porozumieniu z nasz komisj finansow , wedug obowi zuj cych praw i procedur biura Archidiecezji po zweryfikowaniu wszystkich referencji, wybrano najni sz ofert . Inne koszty wliczone do pierwszej fazy, 12 Marca 2012, zawieraj : Zezwolenie na remont z miasta Lemont Modyfikacje klimatyzacji Kontrola i zmniejszenie azbestu Projekty Architekta, usugi i koszty Drukowanie i publikowanie materiaw kampanii Dywan, lustro, i meble do pokoju Go cinnego Odnawienie i tapicerowanie krzese, kl cznikw, i konfesjonaw Odnowienie Sanktuarium Matki Bo ej Nieustaj cej Pomocy Chodnik Walk of Love $801 $1,077 $3,290 $20,649 $1,256 $1,363 $6,330 $3,900 $435

ulepszenie naszych o wietle i nago nie . Podczas renowacji w naszym ko ciele, msze i nabo e stwa b d nadal odprawiane. W czerwcu poprzedniego roku, sze firm malarskich brao udzia w formalnym wywiadzie, spotkaniu. Wszystkie te firmy byy zarekomendowane i zaakceptowane przez Archidiecezje Chicago. Conrad Schmitt zosta wybran firm w celu profesjonalnego pomalowania naszego ko cioa. Ze wszystkich firm, ktre uczestniczyy w przetargu, Conrad Schmitt wykaza najlepsz wiedze, umiej tno ci i zdolno ci do doko czenia takiego projecktu. Przedstawi te najlepsze pomysy dotycz ce odrestaurowania wn trza maj c na uwadze szczegy starej architektury naszego historycznego ko cioa. Prowadz oni swj biznes ju od ponad 100 lat i maj ogromne do wiadczenie w malowaniu historycznych ko ciow po caych Stanach Zjednoczonych. Kontrakt malowania wynosi $459,000. (Archidiecezja wymaga, e projekty ktre kosztuj powy ej $300,000, musz by wykonane przez pracownikw unii). Po Niedzieli Wielkanocnej, w poowie kwietnia w jednej z cz ci ko cioa, b dzie przedstawiona prba koloru w celu oceny w naturalnym jego otoczeniu. Jest my rwnie w procesie finalizowania innej umowy zwi zanej z o wietleniem, nago nieniem, stolark , i konstrukcj ktre b d finalizowane w drugiej fazie planu. w. Cyryl ma dug historie parafian ktrzy wsplnie pomogali w gwnych kampaniach kapitaowych w naszej parafii. Na przykad:
i i i i i

Kompletny remont pokrycia ko cioa i plebanii Odbudowanie naszych parkingw Rozbirka starego klasztoru Remont chru Konstrukcja systemu klimatyzacji w ko ciele

Prosze zauwa y e odnowiona Matka Boska Nieustaj cej Pomocy, ktra obecnie jest wystawiona w Pokoju Go cinnym, b dzie przesuni ta do jednej z naszych nowych pokojw Pojednania, eby parafianie mogli bra udzia w rozwa aniach modlitewnych w spokojnym miejscu bez adnych przeszkd. Franciszkanie z Ft. Wayne, Indiana s zainteresowani w uzyskaniu naszych niewykorzystanych konfesjonaw dla swoich parafian. May otarz ktry by cz ci Sanktuarium Matki Bo ej Nieustaj cej Pomocy b dzie przeniesiony do przechowalni. Zachowamy ten atarz z nadziej e w przyszo ci b dziemy mogli znowu z niego korzysta. Za zgod i rekomendacj rady parafialnej, komitetu finansowego i komitetu renowacji, nast pna faza konstrukcji ma si rozpocz latem, pierwszego czerwca. Faza ta dotyczy przemalowania wn trza ko cioa z odrestaurowaniem starej architektury i kolorystyki, czyszczenie istniej cych malowide ciennych i witra y, odnowienie stacji Drogi Krzy owej, a tak e

Podchodz c do kolejnego etapu renowacji pi knego wn trza naszego ko cioa, zapraszamy wszystkich, ktrzy wyra aj ch zaanga owanie si do prac budowlanych. Kontraktorzy musz by zatwierdzeni przez Archidiecezj Chicago. Pakiety zgoszeniowe dost pne s w recepcji na plebanii dla wszystkich wykonawcw poszukuj cych prace budowlane dla Archidiecezji. Zapraszamy chetnych do odbioru pakietw. Wielu parafian ju wyrazio zainteresowanie. Zostali zatwierdzeni i zostan uwzgl dnieni w procesie przetargowym. Jestem podekscytowany przyszymi ulepszeniami, ktre s zaplanowane wewn trz naszej przestrzeni parafialnej tego lata. W 2013 roku chcieliby my odnowi awki, wymieni dywany i zainstalowa now chrzcielnice. Ka dy zarejestrowany parafianin ju powinien otrzyma list, ktry pokazuje wzr prac artysticznych ktre b d wykonane. Zach camy wszystkich tych ktrzy jeszcze nie zobowi zali si do kampanii kapitaowej, by rozwa yli zobowi zanie finansowe, podczas gdy parafia b dzie wkracza w kolejn faze prac renowacyjnych. Naszym celem jest stu-procentowy udzia. Mdlmy si aby Bg nam pomg przywrci pi kno historyczne naszego ko cioa. Nasi przodkowie w 1929 r. pobogosawili wi te miejsce wielbienia i modlitwy. Teraz jest nasza kolej przekaza wspaniay dar przyszym pokoleniom.

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W tym tygodniu Meka Panska bedzie grana w:

3/23/12 Pi tek 7pm Ss Cyryla i Metodego 608 Sobieski St., Lemont, IL 60439 3/24/12 Sobota 7pm Naj wi tsze Serca Pana Jezusa 8445 W. 111th, Palos Hills, IL. 60465 3/30/12 Pi tek- 7pm w. Kamila 5426 S. Lockwood Ave., Chicago, IL. 60638

Z ycia naszej wsplnoty

Chcieli my podzi kowa wszystkim ktrzy brali udzia w rekolekcjach w tym roku, szczeglnie Ks. Prof. Tadeusz Guz, ktry prowadzi rekolekcje razem z Ks. Marcinem, oraz wszystkim Ksi om, ktrzy pomagali w czasie spowiedzi wi tej. ~~~~ Z tyu ko cioa, mo na znale torby papierowe z duszpasterstwa Helping Hands. Prosimy eby wszyscy wzieli jedn torb napenili j zakupami i przynie li t torb na nast pn msz w. Chcemy te przypomnie o nowej stronie internetowej, ktra bya tworzona eby przypomnie wszystkim o zbli aj cych si terminach zbierania toreb. Prosze odwiedzi stron www.lemontfoodpantries.com po wi cej informacji. -O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-OZach camy do zarejestrowania si do parafii. Form rejestracyjn mo na znale z tyu ko cioa lub mo na zarejestrowa si telefonicznie.

-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-OPrzedstawienie M ki Pa skiej byo grane ju w Summit, Willow Springs, Wheeling, i Lombard. Aktorzy i wyszyscy, ktrzy uczestniczyli w M ce Pa kiej, mieli okazj by zwiedzi inne parafie i pokaza wszystkim swoje wyniki wielu miesi cznej pracy. Wszyscy aktorzy zrobili wspaniae przedstawienie, i na ko cu mo na byo widzie zy w oczach niektrych czonkw widowni. Pan Jan Lichacz gra rol Jezusa. Jego wyst p teatralny by tak wstrz saj cy, e byo wida na jego twarzy jak wczuwa sie w prze ycia blu Jezusa. Inni aktorzy rwnie pi knie zagrali.Ka demu nale sowa uznania. Wszyscy potrafili pokaza prawdziwe emocje na scenie, tak a wszyscy ogl daj c mogli je czu. W tym tygodniu odb dzie si w naszym ko ciele prezentacja M ki Pa skiej i mocno zach camy wszystkich na przedstawienie. Chcemy popiera wszystkich naszych pariafan. Ci ko wszyscy pracowali i po wiecili du o czasu i zaanaga owania, a wyniki mo na widzie na scenie. Chcemy podzi kowa wszystkim ktry brali udzia w tym, szczeglnie Pani re yser Krystynie Pokorny, ktra kierowaa caym przedstawieniem i dzieki niej wszyscy tak pi knie wyst pili. A tak e wszystkim, ktrzy przyczynili sie do wielkiego sukcesu M ki Pa skiej z ko cioa w. Cyryla i Metodego w Lemont.

Magda Starzec mstarzec@stcyril.org

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Mass Intentions
Monday March 19th 7:00 AM = ALICE GRACZYK by Edward Graczyk & Lorraine Slachetka GODS BLESSINGS FOR RANDY, BRIDGIT, REESE, RANDY JR. GUZIOR by The Guzior Family Tuesday March 20th 7:00 AM GODS BLESSINGS FOR STELA JASIONEK by The Budz Family GODS BLESSINGS FOR MONIKA by Babcia Budz 8:00 PM (Polish) = JOZEF SURGA by His Family = JOZEF DOMALIK by His Son, Pawel & Family Wednesday March 21st 7:00 AM = FOR ALL SOULS IN PURGATORY by The Bialas Family = FRANCES KOSKI by Pat Garbolski 9:00 AM SCHOOL MASS Thursday March 22nd 7:00 AM = THOMAS M. HOWE by Fr. Larry = JOZEF BUDZ by The Szostak Family Friday March 23rd 7:00 AM = JOSEPH SLACHETKA (Anniv.) by His Wife = FR. DUDLEY DAY by Ed & Maripat Scott Saturday March 24th 7:00 AM = DOLORES SMALARZ by Friends of her Daughter = PEARL SADOWSKI by Robert & Edmund Sadowski 5:30 PM = MARGARET A. HERBERT by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Witt = ANDRZEJ BIZUB by Family Sunday March 25th 7:00 AM = DONALD MALAK by Family = MICHAEL CRELE by Vicki Olsen 8:30 AM (Polish) = JOZEF BYRDAK by Daughter, Celina & Family = WADYSLAW MROZEK by Son, Walter & Family 10:30 AM = ROSIE FATLA by The Sciacca Family = MR. & MRS. GENO SCIACCA by The Sciacca Family 12:00 PM = JAMES LAND by Friends GODS BLESSINGS FOR LORETTA WALTEE by Friends 1:30 PM (Polish) = RADOSAW MADANOWSKI by Brat z Rodzin = JAN KIETA by Mary, Darlene & Elaine Kowalkowski

Devotions:
Tuesday, March 20th: Weekly devotions at 7 PM which consists of the Rosary, Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, Pro Life Prayers and Benediction. After devotions, a Mass in Polish will be celebrated at 8 PM. Wednesday, March 21st: Stations of the Cross (English) 7:30 PM. Friday, March 23rd: Polish Passion Play, 7 PM, No Stations of the Cross (Polish) this evening.

Beata Jagminaite & Christopher Lesnicki Justine Gut & Michal Pardol Sabina Skiba & Marcin Janik Anna Wietraszuk & Maciej Bukowski Suzanne Ermel & Patrick Eckhart Julie Zintak & Jack Capra
Electronic Fund Transfer
Electronic Fund Transfer, (EFT), is the process of automatically having your contribution offering transferred from your checking or saving account to St. Cyrils account. What will EFT do for you? No more check writing No more looking for the correct currency Automated record keeping Once you have signed up for Electronic Fund Transfer you will no longer need envelopes except for special second collections. If your financial situation changes, you may change or stop your payment at any time by calling the parish office. To sign up for Electronic Fund Transfer, complete the request for an EFT form. Return the completed form by mail or place it in the collection basket marked ATTN: Annie. You will be sent an EFT form with more information about the EFT process. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Annie at (630) 2572776.

Electronic Fund Transfer Request Form

Name:________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________ _____________________________________________ City/Zip:___________________ Phone:_____________________ Envelope Number _____

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Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, March 21st: Parish Council Mtg., 7 PM, RMR Thursday, March 22nd: HNS Catholicism DVD, 7 PM, FSH Friday, March 23rd: Polish Passion Play, 7 PM, Church

Welcome to SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish

The Parish Staff of St. Cyrils welcomes all to our historic parish that has carried on the mission of Jesus since 1884.

Parish Information
Rectory:
608 Sobieski Street, Lemont, IL Denise Duda, Business Manager (630) 257-2776; (630) 257-9372 Fax rectory@stcyril.org website: www.stcyril.org 607 Sobieski Street, Lemont, IL Shirley Tkachuk, Principal (630) 257-6488; shirleyt@stcyril.org Trish Nickleski D.R.E. (630) 257-9314; religed@stcyril.org

School: Please pray for

We ask you to please keep in your prayers the following parishioners who are on active duty in the military:

Religious Education:

Bogumila Bielanska, Sgt.; LCPL Matthew Gill; Josh McManus, USMC; Stephan Staniulis, USMC, Gunnery Sergeant; LCPL Robert Stasiak; Don Tabron, CWO 5, US Army; George T. Burke, Staff Sergeant, USMC, Iraq; LCPL Cassie Leja, USMC, Iraq; Matthew Waugh, USMC, LCPL, Afghanistan; Capt. Catherine R. Chappell, Afghanistan, (C130 Pilot), U.S. Air Force; Frank Romanowski, Army Combat Medic; Mark Zajac, U. S. Navy; Keith Zajac, U.S. Navy; LCPL David Ehle, USMC; Kristen LaSota, 2nd Lt, U.S. Air Force, Nurse, Afghanistan.

Mass Schedule:
Saturday: Sunday: 7:00 AM & 5:30 PM 7:00, 8:30 (Polish), 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM (Polish) 5:00 PM (St. Patricks - English)

Special Masses:
Weekdays: Tuesday PM: First Friday: 7:00 AM 8:00 PM Polish 7:00, 9:00 AM (Fall) & 7:00 PM (Polish)

Parish Contributions
March 10th & 11th, 2012 Envelopes Childrens envelopes Electronic Fund (weekly) Total 864 79 59 $ 16,028 141 1,064 17,233 $4,011

Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: 4:30 - 5:00 PM First Fridays: 5:00 - 6:30 PM Also available by appointment.

2nd Collection for the Church in Europe

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick:

Following the Monday morning 7:00 AM Mass.

864 envelopes plus weekly EFT donations represent 37% of our Parishioners. Your donations help meet our immediate needs, repairs and improvements. We sincerely appreciate your generosity.
Currently, Electronic Fund Transfers are being used by 59 families on a weekly basis and 111 families on a monthly basis. For March 2012, monthly electronic donations amounted to $7,011

Rectory Hours: Each weekday the Rectory will be

closed between the hours of 12 PM-1 PM Monday through Wednesday Thursday, Friday Saturday Sunday 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Closed

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Liturgical Ministers Weekend Schedule

March 24th & 25th 5:30 PM English Mass 7:00 AM English Mass 8:30 AM Polish Mass 10:30 AM English Mass 12:00 Noon English Mass 1:30 PM Polish Mass 5:00 PM St. Patrick Celebrant
Fr. Hynes

Lectors
R. Schmidt M. Tejkowski

Eucharistic Ministers Host Cup

J. Tejkowski S. Pavlovic P. DiBartelo L. Kulpinski R. Platon C. Diaz D. Paloian D. Arenberg K. Wolniakowski T. Nickleski Deacon Lesnieski P. Rusnak

Altar Servers
Karol. W. Jon K. Nicole K.

Fr. Lisowski w/ Deacon Lesnieski Fr. Szczypula

A. Wozniak L. Wood

Clare R. Paul M,

Jessica W. Matthew O. K. Juarez N. Gonsiorowski A. Rimbo D. Hoinacki C. Olson E. Neubauer/choir G. Galassi S. Galassi M. Kickels C. Tomala J. Johnson K. Jenner, L. Dastyc S. Antonopoulos/ Deacon Ciciura M. Laskowski C. Long C. Holy Steven I. Nicole D. Jason R. Kevin G. Spenser B. Jordan Z. Volunteers

Fr. Lisowski

Fr. Gorski w/ Deacon Ciciura Fr. Szczypula Fr. Ardagh

N. Holy D. Ciciura