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 11, 2012 Third Sunday of Lent

Kim Zajec Religious Education Secretary

Liturgy Coordinator
Marietta Vargo

Return. Repent. Believe.

God, give us the strength and courage to avoid temptation.

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.

Page Two

SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith

March 11, 2012

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

Minister of Music: Mira Sojka-Topor musicmin@stcyril.org (630) 257-0100 Liturgy Marietta Vargo, liturgy@stcyril.org Coordinator: (630) 257-5806 Youth Minister: Michael Lundberg lemontyouthm@sbcglobal.net (630) 257-2414 Dr. Jolanta Tatara, Principal www.polschool.com (630) 669-9058 Peggy Sniegowski (630) 257-2776 secretary@stcyril.org Carol Mierendorf (630) 257-2776 Nancy Kosek, President 2011/2012 bulletin@stcyril.org helpinghands@stcyril.org

School:

Polish School:

Religious Education:

Secretary: Minister of Care: Parish Council: Bulletin:

Helping Hands:

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)

New Parishioners:
Please fill out the registration forms on the welcoming table in the back of Church and place them in the registration box. A member of the welcoming committee will contact each new parishioner.

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

Baptisms:
Parents need to be registered, active parishioners prior to arranging a Baptism at St. Cyrils. If this is a firstborn child, the parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptismal Preparation Class. Both sponsors should be adults and one an active, practicing Catholic.

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

Marriage:
The bride or groom must be a registered, active parishioner of SS. Cyril & Methodius for a minimum of six months before scheduling a wedding date. Arrangements are to be made with the priest at least six months before the wedding. A Marriage Preparation Program is a requirement of the Archdiocese. To schedule a wedding, please contact the rectory office. Due to renovations to the interior of our church, wedding reservations during the months of June, July, and August of 2012 are not being scheduled at St. Cyrils. Our priests and staff are working closely with our neighboring parishes, St. Alphonsus and St. Patrick, to accommodate our parishioners. For more information and assistance, please call the rectory.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick:

Following the Monday morning 7:00 AM Mass.

Rectory Office 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

Page Three

SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith

March 11, 2012

All of Us - #537
Fr. Larry Polish Lenten Mission We pray for the success of the Polish Lenten Mission that takes place this week. We welcome to our parish Fr. Guz, who will be speaking on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. May this be a time of spiritual reflection and renewal as we accept the Lenten challenge presented by Jesus who calls all of us to Return, Repent and Believe. Lent allows us to focus on our relationship with God and others, especially through our acts of prayer, fasting and charitable giving. How are we doing? Where is there room for improvement? We believe that with Gods help and grace, inner change is possible for us. Thats the hope and promise of Lent. And With Your Spirit! Please hold in your prayers this week our young men and women from our parish school and religious education program who enter into their final time of prayer and preparation as they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, March 17th. I had the opportunity to meet with our teens during the past two weeks to reflect upon the meaning of the sacrament in their lives. They shared with me the various ways that they have put their Catholic faith into action. They realize that the Sacrament of Confirmation is something to be lived out every day by adults. They also had the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation as a way of asking God to heal and forgive them of their sinfulness, and allow them to open their minds and hearts to Gods loving Spirit in their life. The Body of Christ This Sunday afternoon I will celebrate my second Preparation Mass with the children who are receiving their First Holy Communion this year, and their parents. I will take the time to explain, step by step, the meaning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist to them. At Mass, we remember, celebrate and believe in the real presence of Jesus that is offered to us in the sacred bread and wine. This is the spiritual food that Jesus gave to his disciples at the Last Supper, and to us, each time

we come to this Paschal meal. It is the food that feeds the hungers of our soul. Nothing else does. This Tastes Really Good! Speaking of food and fellowship, all are invited to our second Parish Fish Fry this Lent. It takes place Friday, March 16th in the gym. The event is sponsored by the members of our Board of Specified Jurisdiction, (BSJ) for our parish school. Its a fun night out. The kids do a great job serving tables and the parents work hard at putting out a really good meal. Come and check it out on Friday. Please, No Parking Please pay special attention to the several designated no parking areas, especially the one located right in front of our church steps. It is important that emergency vehicles always have clear access to our buildings. Plus, note that we have a number of physically impaired parishioners who need the handicapped spaces to have access to their vehicles . On days when parking is very limited due to a plethora of activity in the parish, remember that there is additional parking available just down the hill at Central School. A brisk walk up the hill will be good for ones health. Its an easy way to burn a few extra calories, (especially during Lent). Our Faith, Our Gift, Our Home At all the Masses next weekend, we will have the opportunity to review the status of our capital campaign entitled, Our Faith, Our Gift, Our Home. Check your mailbox this week for information that was recently mailed to every registered parishioner.

The Last Supper Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret, 1900 Oil on canvas, private collection

Page Four

SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith Religious Education News By: Trish Nickleski, D.R.E.

March 11, 2012

A Catholic Education at St. Cyrils.. Its a choice based on a commitment to students with leadership, integrity and respect. Spiritual growth consists of daily classroom instruction, sacramental preparation, and participation in weekly Mass and special liturgies, prayer services, and classroom service projects. We offer an advanced academic curriculum.
i i i i

Confirmation will be celebrated with our 8th graders from our parish school and religious education program next Saturday at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Bishop John Manz will be with us to confirm our students. Each of the 8th graders will have had an opportunity to go to Reconciliation before they are confirmed and Fr. Larry will also have an opportunity to spend some time with them talking about the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please keep these young people in your prayers this week. Today our second graders and their families will come together at 3:30 PM in the church to attend the second Prep Mass. This Prep Mass will cover Liturgy of the Eucharist and Fr. Larry and Mrs. Mira will periodically stop and explain the different parts of the Mass. These are teaching Masses that help our young people along with their families better understand the Mass.

Learning resources Excellent faculty and professional staff PE program that enhances physical development Broad range of extracurricular programs Preschool program for 3 and 4 year olds

For information and a personal tour, please call (630) 257-6488 ext. 19. Next Saturday our 8th graders will join with students from Religious Education and celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. They have worked hard throughout the year to prepare for this event. We congratulate them, their families and all of the teachers who have helped them be ready for this very special day! Please keep them in your prayers.

Page Five

SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith

March 11, 2012

Thank You to the 643 families who have supported our campaign with their pledge.
Those choosing to be acknowledged will be listed in our bulletin. Loving God, We thank You for the generous blessings You have bestowed upon Our Faith. May Your Spirit give us the vision to look into our hearts for inspiration, and in your honor, respond with our sacrifice, Our Gift. Help us as we care for this sacred and holy place, Our Home, where we come to offer you glory, praise and honor. Amen.

Mr. & Mrs. David Brann Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Dziekan Mr. & Mrs. James Gliwa Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kinsley Mr. & Mrs. Martin Labno Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mszal

Our Faith, Our Gift, Our Home Capital Campaign

Goal Pledged $1,000,000 $662,040

Our Faith, Our Gift, Our Home Capital Campaign SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish Pledge Confirmation
I/We wish to pledge a gift of: Total Amount of Gift or Pledge Amount Enclosed Balance to be Paid
Method of Payment: Public Acknowledgment:

$ __________________ $ __________________ $ __________________

Frequency of Payments:

Single payment 24 monthly 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 _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Page Six

SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith

March 11, 2012

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 Times: Saturday March 17th 1-3:00 PM 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 15th, 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.

Page Seven

SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith

March 11, 2012

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 TBD: June or July of 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 (except March 14th) Fridays in Polish at 7:00 PM followed by Mass (except March 23rd)

Polish Lenten Mission:

March 11th, Mass at 8:30 AM & 1:30 PM March 12th, Mass at 11:30 AM & 7:30 PM March 13th, Confession at 10:45 AM Mass at 11:30 AM & 8 PM March 14th: Confession at 10:45 AM, Mass at 11:30 AM, Confession at 7:15 PM, Mass at 7:30 PM

Next Step: Return this form to the rectory or phone (630) 257-2776. Habitat for Humanity - 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

Page Eight

SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith Respect Life I Came that All might have Life, and Have it to the Full!

March 11, 2012

Lenten Pro-Life Holy Hour March 13th, 7-8PM St. Alphonsus Chapel Join the Respect Life Ministries as we pray the Rosary & Divine Mercy and offer up intercessory prayers for life. Join national chastity speaker Jason Evert as he speaks from the heart, giving witness to why our present relationships shape our future. Talk geared toward high school teens & young adults. St. Stephens Parish 17500 84th Avenue Tinley Park, IL Monday, March 12th 7:00 PM Sponsored by Archdiocese of Chicago

This weeks 2nd Collection

Love and Life with Chastity Speaker Coleen Mast March 11, 2012 St. Patrick Parish Center 6:008:00 PM
All Teens Welcome.
Coleen will share with us how to live, share and defend the choice to be pure. Note to Parents: This is a great way to get the abstinence and chastity message to your child without embarassing them. Coleen is a great speaker and will be presenting a healthy, moral message in a practical easy-to-understand format. Her presentations have been described as dynamic, fun, uplifting and affirming. This event is sponsored by the Tri Parish Lemont Youth Ministry program. For more information contact Mike Lundberg lemontyouthm@sbcglobal.net.

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.

Page Twelve

SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith

March 11, 2012

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.

Walk of Love - Build a Lasting Memory - Tribute Brick Reservations

SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish has a unique location on our historical and sacred parish grounds to remember those we love with the Walk of Love pathway leading to the entrance of our Church. You can inscribe names on paving bricks that will serve as a permanent message of thanksgiving and love. Reservation form and check may be mailed or dropped in the collection basket. Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________ Home Phone ______________________________ State ___________ Zip ____________

Daytime phone ____________________

Please reserve a 4 x 8 tribute brick for $200. I have enclosed a check payable to SS. Cyril & Methodius. I understand that the inscription on the tribute brick will read exactly as printed in the grid below. Inscription has a limit of 3 lines and 13 characters per line, including spaces.

Please note that bricks will be located randomly; we cannot request nor determine where any individual brick will be placed.

Page Thirteen

SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith

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

March 11, 2012

Seniors And Law Enforcement Together Lemont S.A.L.T. Senior Games Is looking for Participants, Volunteers and Cheerleaders If you were born prior to 3/18/57 and like to Walk, Run, Swim, Play Basketball including shooting Free Throws, Toss Bean Bags, Dance, Ride a Stationary Bike or Play Contract Bridge this event is for you. Sunday, March 18, 2012 at the Lemont Park District CORE Complex, 16050 127th St., 8 AM2 PM Seniors may register to participate in one or a variety of events. For a full list of events or to register visit www.LemontParkDistrict.org or stop by the Lemont Park District. Registration fee is $3.

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

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. Alvernia Manor is located at 13950 Main Street, Lemont or call (630) 257-7721 for more details.

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.

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.

Name:

_____________________________

Address: _____________________________ ______________________________

The Holy Name Society will be holding its next meeting Today, Sunday, March 11th at the Stonehouse Pub, 103 Stephen Street in Lemont immediately after the 7 AM Mass. Hope to see you there, bring a friend.

______________________________ Phone: ______________________________

Page Fourteen

SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith

March 11, 2012

Page Fifteen

SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith

March 11, 2012

Z ycia naszej wsplnoty

Rekolekcje Wielkopostne 2012 Rekolekcje Wielkopostne rozpoczn si dzisiaj i b d trway do rody, 14 Marca. Rekolekcje poprowadzi Ks. Dr. Hab. Tadeusz Guz, Profesor KUL. Ks. Dr. Hab. Tadeusz Guz, Profesor KUL otrzyma wi cenia kapa skie w 16 grudnia 1984. W 1984 uko czy studia teologiczne na Katolickim Uniwersytecie Lubelskim. W 1996 uzyska na Akademii Teologii Katolickiej w Warszawie stopie doktora nauk humanistycznych. W 2001 habilitowa si na temat rozpadu metafizyki w neomarksizmie Adorna i idealizmie Hegla. Obj funkcj kierownika Katedry Filozofii Prawa na Katolickim Uniwersytecie Lubelskim. Gwne kierunki dziaalno ci to: filozofia prawa; prawo naturalne; metafizyka; antropologia; etyka; filozofia Boga; filozofia gospodarki; historia filozofii; filozofia religii, filozofia postmodernistyczna, filozofia lewicy. Jest komentatorem i publicyst m.in. Radia Maryja. W swej dziaalno ci publicystycznej przedstawia m.in. nauk Ko cioa dotycz c ochrony ycia ludzkiego od momentu pocz cia do naturalnej mierci. ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Przepraszamy ale przez pomyk w zeszym tygodniu nie umie cili my imienia pana Tadeusza Las, ktry by na zdj ciu w biuletynie z dnia 26 Lutego.
Magda Starzec mstarzec@stcyril.org

Oto rozkad naszych rekolekcji: Niedziela

Msza w. 8:30 rano i 1:30 wieczorem B dzie spotkanie z Ks. Guz w Fr. Sivore Hall o 9:30-12 Poniedziaek: Msza w. 11:30 rano i 7:30 wieczorem Wtorek 10:45 rano spowied i 11:30 msza w. 7:00 wieczorem Nabo enstwo i spowied , 8:00 msza w. roda 10:45 rano spowied i 11:30 msza w., 7:15 wieczorem spowied i 7:30 msza w. `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Klub Polski oraz Polska Szkoa im. Jana Pawa II z Lemont Serdecznie wszystkich zapraszaj na przedstawienie: Misterium M ki Pa skiej 11 Marzec Niedziela 6PM Ko ci w. Jzefa Robotnika 181 W. Dundee Rd., Wheeling, IL. 60090 16 Marzec Pi tek 8PM Sanktuarium Miosierdzia Bo ego 21 W. 411 Sunset Ave., Lombard, IL. 60148 23 Marzec Pi tek 7PM Ko ci Ss. Cyryla i Metodego 608 Sobieski St., Lemont, IL. 60439 24 Marzec Sobota 7PM Ko ci Naj wi tszego Serca Pana Jezusa 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, IL. 60465 30 Marzec Pi tek 7PM Ko ci w. Kamila 5426 S. Lockwood Ave., Chicago, IL. 60638 31 Marzec Sobota 7PM Ko ci w. Szczepana 17500 S. 84th Ave., Tinley Park, IL. 60487

Page Sixteen

SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith

March 11, 2012

Mass Intentions
Monday March 12th 7:00 AM = MICHELENE STEIN (Anniv.) by Jackie Weirich & Family GODS BLESSINGS FOR RUSSEL, RACHEL, JAKSON GUZIOR & BABY-TO-BE 11:30 AM ZA PARAFIAN 7:30 PM ZA PARAFIAN Tuesday March 13th 7:00 AM = LORRAINE PALANCA by Fr. Larry & Brian Lisowski = JOSEPH & MARY CIELESZ by Family & Friends 9:00 AM SCHOOL MASS 11:30 AM ZA OJCZYZNE POLSKE 8:00 PM (Polish) = VINCENT & KATARZYNA JARES by Paulina & Wojciech Drama = JANA JZEFA & ANNY BRYJA Wednesday March 14th 7:00 AM = ISABELLE POVALISH by Sally Markiewicz = JOE & FRANCES MALAK by Family 11:30 AM ZA WSZYSTKICH CHORYCH 7:30 PM = EMMANUEL CANNONITO by The Guzior Family = KONSTANTY CHUDZIK by Fr. Larry Thursday March 15th 7:00 AM GODS BLESSINGS FOR BLEKA FAMILY by The Guzior Family = LORRAINE PALANCA by Fr. Larry & Brian Lisowski

Friday March 16th 7:00 AM GODS BLESSINGS FOR JOE ZARLENGO FAMILY by The Guzior Family = BRUNO & CHARLOTTE UCZEN by Friends 7:00 PM (Polish) O BOGOSAWIE STWO I OPIEKE BO DLA RODZINY EDWARDA I JANINY BLYNKA by Irena Cie la Saturday March 17th 7:00 AM PURGATORIAL SOCIETY = HELEN MANKOWSKI by Howie & Amy Fox Family 5:30 PM = MICHAEL FLANAGAN HAYES by His Family GODS BLESSINGS FOR ALICJA by Family Sunday March 18th 7:00 AM = TED FLORYNSKI by Alicja & Micha Latawiec = FLORENCE CWIK by Her Children 8:30 AM (Polish) = ANDRZEJ i ZOFIA WROBEL by Walter i Wiktoria Para = STANISAW SKOTNICKI OD RODZINY 10:30 AM = JACK & NANCY CORRIGAN by The Corrigan Family = DECEASED MEMBERS OF ZIARNO FAMILY by Family 12:00 PM = CARMELA TUDISCO by Family = MARGARATE DASTYCH by Altar & Rosary Society 1:30 PM (Polish) = TADEUSZ & EVA OIKO by Family = MARCIN & KATARZYNA VALICKI by Family

A T T E N D A N C E

Attendance is counted every first weekend of the month. The following is the attendance, envelope count and contribution total for March 3rd & 4th:
Mass time Count Envelopes Contribution

Please pray for

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

5:30 PM 7:00 AM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM 1:30 PM Totals

397 198 352 613 550 398 2,508

166 98 165 225 130 84 868

$3,809 2,173 2,121 4,829 2,251 1,177 $16,360

Adult attendance envelope count for the first week of March reflects 35% of parishioners use their weekly envelopes; attendance includes adults and children.

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.

Page Seventeen

SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith

March 11, 2012

Upcoming Events:
Sunday, March 11th: Holy Name Society Mtg., 8 AM, Stonehouse Pub Communion Prep Mass, 3:30 PM, Church Youth Ministry Speaker, 6-8 PM, St. Patrick Tuesday, March 13th: Mothers Club, 6 PM, FSH Thursday, March 15th: HNS Catholicism DVD, 7 PM, FSH Friday, March 16th: Fish Fry, 5-8 PM, Gym Saturday, March 17th: Confirmation, 10 AM & 2 PM

Devotions:
Sunday, March 11th: Polish Mission begins, Masses at 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM Monday, March 12th: Polish Mission Masses at 11:30 AM and 7:30 PM. Tuesday, March 13th: Polish Mission Confessions at 10:45 AM, Mass at 11:30 AM, weekly Devotions at 7 PM, Polish Mission Mass at 8 PM. Wednesday, March 14th: Polish Mission Confessions at 10:45 and 7:15 PM, Mission Masses at 11:30 AM and 7:30 PM NO Stations of the Cross in English this evening. Friday, March 16th: Stations of the Cross (Polish), 7:00 PM, Church, followed by Mass

May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her

In your prayers please remember the soul of Mary P. Hartwig. May her soul and the souls of all our faithful departed family and friends rest in everlasting Peace.

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.

Parish Contributions
March 3rd & 4th, 2012 Envelopes Childrens envelopes Electronic Fund (weekly) Electronic Fund (monthly) Total Fuel Collection to date: 868 74 58 111 $ 16,360 109 1,054 7,011 24,534 9,960

$ $

868 envelopes plus monthly and weekly EFT donations represent 41% 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 58 families on a weekly basis and 111 families on a monthly basis. For March 2012, monthly electronic donations amounted to $7,011

Electronic Fund Transfer Request Form

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

Page Eighteen

SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith

March 11, 2012

Liturgical Ministers Weekend Schedule

March 17th & 18th 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. Lisowski

Lectors
B. Farej R. Suchecki

Eucharistic Ministers Host Cup

J. Doyle S. Pavlovic D. Arenberg B. Wilson P. Gozder J. Cisek Deacon Lesnieski C. Maturlak K. Maturlak L. Barnett J. Gonsch M. Krupa K. Jenner/choir B. Depa K. Depa M. Dapkus P. Sniezko D. Bibly M. Zajac L. Harbison R. Walschlager D. Baranoski T. Ziebell H. Nowak U. Pazdan B. Rajca

Altar Servers
N. Doyle D. Becker N. Krupa D. LoCascio N. LoCascio L. Selfridge A. Czerwinski P. Bilski M. Janik

Fr. Lisowski

K. Purvin K. Shannon

Fr. Szczypula

U. Pazdan Z. Zych B. Perisin H. Tomala

Fr. Lucas

B. ODonnell J. Bronner J. Zezulka K. Gonsch S. Irace K. & M. ODonnell F. Romanowski/choir N. Batistich K. Batistich C. Kickels S. Nosal A. Swiderek R. Witkowski J. Knutte P. Sikora D. Corrigan M. Sniezko P. Sniezko P. Sniezko

Fr. Lucas

D. Anderson M. Szaflarski

Fr. Szczypula

K. Predki P. Sniezko

Fr. Szczypula