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St. Mary Immaculate Parish15629 S. Rt. 59Plainfield IL 60544-2695Parish OfficeSchool OfficeReligious Ed. OfficeYouth Ministry Office815-436-2651815-436-3953815-436-4501815-436-2350Website: www.smip.orgStandard Mass TimesFor Holy Day or civic holiday Mass time changes,please check the bulletin or call the Parish Office.Weekend MassesSaturday4:00 PMSunday7:30 AM9:00 AM10:45 AM12:15 PM6:00 PMSpanish MassesSaturday - (Church)Sunday - (Cana Hall)Polish MassesSunday - (Cana Hall)Weekday MassesMonday - SaturdaySacrament of ReconciliationEnglishSaturdaySundaySpanishSaturdayPolishSunday5:30 PM12:15 PM10:30 AM7:30 AM3:00 - 4:00 PM8:30 - 10:00 AM4:00 - 5:15 PM10:00 AMOr by appointment with the priests.Chapel HoursContinuous exposition of the MostBlessed Sacrament from Sunday 7:00 PMthrough Friday 9:00 PM except on FirstFridays when exposition continuesovernight to Saturday 7:00 AM.Twentieth Sunday inOrdinary TimeAugust 19, 2012

What’s InsideReflections from Fr. David ......................... 3Our Family in Faith .................................. 4-7Recurring MeetingsPrayer CrossNewly Baptized & New ParishionersConsider Being a Confirmation MentorHealing ServiceYouth Choir NewsManna ProgramCalendar Coordinator PositionBulletin Editor Position AvailableIn-House Tour of Holy LandSMI Parish Drama TeamCMAA Progress ReportLiturgy & Worship ................................... 8-9Liturgical Minister ScheduleWeekly SchedulesMusic ScheduleFirst Saturday DevotionBereavement Planning AvailableFamily Life ..................................................... 9Marriage EncounterFellowship and Social Events .................. 10WOWS MeetingSenior Luncheon and MeetingVocations ....................................................... 10Vocation Office EventsParish Outreach in Challenging Times ..... 11Employment Ministry MeetingMen & Women ...................................... 11-12Knights of ColumbusIntercessions for LifeWord of Life/Palabra de VidaCCW PresentationDiocesan CCW ConventionChristian Service & Pastoral Care ..... 12-13Food Pantry NeedsDaybreak Center Seeks DonationsDaybreak MealProtecting God’s Children WorkshopsEducation & Formation ....................... 14-16RE Class PostingsOpening Day Flag Raising CeremonyLife Teen High School Youth GroupDiocesan Bible School PreviewsMen’s Catechism CircleBible Study on IsaiahBible Study on LukeMy Time RegistrationAnnual School Golf OutingDiversity & Unity ................................. 16-17Filipino MassHispanic Ministry EventsESL Classes Starting Again/Clases deIngles como Segundo IdiomaDiocesan News ............................................ 18Respect Life Coordinator PositionCommunity & Potpourri ........................... 18Dominican Literacy Center Needs TutorsUpper Room Crisis HotlineHospice Volunteer TrainingDebit/Charge Authorization Form .......... 19Weekly Calendar ........................................ 20Contact Information ................................... 21Mass IntentionsMonday— August 20, 20127:30 a.m. Henry Tang — (Family)Tuesday— August 21, 20127:30 a.m. Rev. James Donnelly, S.J. —(Warren & Rose Marie Selke)Wednesday— August 22, 20127:30 a.m. David Hojnacki — (Hojnacki Family)Thursday— August 23, 20127:30 a.m. Joseph Naples — Anniversary of Death —(Barbara & Tom Hunter)Friday— August 24, 20127:30 a.m. Mary Wallensack — (Ray Wallensack)Saturday— August 25, 20127:30 a.m. Steve Slowik — (Ziemba Family)4:00 p.m. Edna Reed — (Daughters)5:30 p.m. (Spanish) German Ocegueda — (Margarita Ocegueda)Sunday— August 26, 20127:30 a.m. George Plese — (John & Jeanette D’Arcy)9:00 a.m. Lester Saraga — Anniversary of Death — (Son—Rich)10:30 a.m. (Polish-Cana) Mieczyslaw Baran — (Janina & Maria Baran)10:45 a.m. Barbara A. Hummel — (Family)12:15 p.m. Faye N. Hauck — (Family)12:15 p.m. (Spanish-Cana) Victor Manuel Leal — (Noemi & Marco Leal)6:00 p.m. Teresa Thinh Nguyen — (Family)OfferingsWeekly Offering from August 11 & 12 $35,536Salvation is not forced upon us; we are called to choose it byconsuming Christ in Wisdom, Body and Blood. We may oftenwonder about our entrance into heaven at the end of time. We aregiven all we will ever need through Jesus. In order to be raised withChrist on the last day, we are called to a banquet to be fed byWisdom of His Spirit, and by His Body and Blood. This fullyincorporates us into Him and Him into us. It is our choice.Readings for the WeekSunday Prv 9:1-6; Ps 34; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58Monday Ez 24:15-24; Mt 19:16-22Tuesday Ez 28:1-10; Mt 19:23-30Wednesday Ez 34:1-11; Mt 20:1-16Thursday Ez 36:23-28; Mt 22:1-14Friday Rv 21:9b-14; Jn 1:45-51Saturday Ez 43:1-7b; Mt 23:1-12Sunday Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34; Eph 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]; Jn6:60-69Page 2 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known August 19, 2012

This coming week sees the arrival in Plainfield of Mr.Raed Makhouli. Raed (pronounced “raw-ED”), anOrthodox Christian and native of the Holy Land,served as the tour guide for last year’s parishpilgrimage to the Holy Land. He did an outstandingjob and had a deep spiritual impact on our pilgrimswith his deeply heartfelt way of connecting the sites wevisited with our faith in Jesus.As I experienced my own reaction to Raed and saw onthe faces of other pilgrims how moved they were bywhat he had to say, I regretted that it was not possiblefor all of our parishioners to hear him experience this.But then I had an idea...I inquired of Raed if he wouldbe willing to consider coming to St. Mary ImmaculateParish in Plainfield to give ourfolks a kind of “virtual” tour ofthe Holy Land. In this way,people who might never get totravel to Israel would have theopportunity to “see” the landwhere Jesus walked and learnmore about this most holy placeon earth. And whoknows...maybe some folks willcome away from Raed’s talkswith a new-found desire to goto the Holy Land one day.That’s what happened to meyears ago when I attended awonderful presentation forclergy put on by the Israelitourist board.So....the time has come.I really urge you to attend these upcoming events!! Here isthe list of scheduled events: Thursday, August 23 at 7:00 p.m.: Raed will speakwith the Spirit and Truth young adult ministry.Reflections from Fr. DavidWalking where Jesuswalked...right here at St.Mary Immaculate!Touring the Holy Landhere at our parish! Monday, August 27: Raed begins a series of dailyvisits with the 2nd-8th grade students in our parishschool. Tuesday, August 28 at 7:00 p.m.: Raed gives the firstpart of the Holy Land tour, tonight featuring the HolyLand outside of Jerusalem. Wednesday, August 29 at 11:00 a.m.: Raed speaks atthe monthly meeting of our Senior Citizens group. Wednesday, August 29 at 7:00 p.m.: Raed joins ourown parishioner and native of the Holy Land, Dr.Salim Diab, in an open conversation about life forChristians in the Holy Land in our own time. This is avery important opportunity tohear about the plight of theChristian community and thereasons behind the mass exodusof Christians from the area of theworld where our faith began.Amid all the “troubles” in theMiddle East, there are a lot oftroubles for Christians.Part of theVia Dolorosain Jerusalem Thursday, August 30 at 7:00p.m.: Raed concludes our“tour” of the Holy Land withhis final presentation, tonightfeaturing the city of Jerusalemand its environs.All of these are greatopportunities for you to learnabout the land that we haveheard about all of our lives. As you have heard mesay since I got back from my first visit to the HolyLand, the land is a character in the story of our faith.To know more about the land is to enter moredeeply into the stories of the Bible and the story ofour faith. The weekend of August 25/26 Raed will pop intothe Masses to greet our parish and invite us to join himfor his talks in the coming week. Sunday, August 26 at 7:30 p.m.: Raed will meet withour High School ministry.These are wonderful events for families with olderchildren. Invite your friends to come and journeywith us! Please do not miss what could be, for you, theopportunity of a lifetime! I am certain that you willcome away enriched in your faith and growingcloser to the Lord by “walking” where he walked.August 19, 2012 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known Page 3

Our Family in FaithRecurring Meetings*Liturgy & Worship:First Saturday Devotion - 1 st Saturday of everymonth after the 7:30 am MassChoirsAdult Choir - Wednesdays at 7:00 pm from theweekend after Labor Day throughPentecostYouth Choir - Tuesdays at 6:45 pm from Sep.13 through PentecostHandbell Choir - Wednesdays from 5:30 to7:00 pm. from the weekend after LaborDay through PentecostSpanish Adult Choir - Wednesdays at 7:00 pmSpanish Teen Choir - Saturdays at 1:00 pmParish Outreach in Challenging Times:Employment Ministry - every 2 nd & 4 th Tuesdayof each month at 7:00 pmFellowship & Social Events:New Parishioner Welcoming/Registration - everySunday at 10:15 amW.O.W.S. (Widows/Widowers/Singles) - 4thSaturday of every month at 2:00 pm; Nov. is3rd Saturday; Dec. no meetingSacredness of Life:Reverence for Life - 4 th Wednesday of everymonth, Sep. through May, at 7:00 pmMen & Women:Brothers in Christ - every Saturday at 7:00 amColumbian Squires - 2 nd Sunday of every month at11:30 amCouncil of Catholic Women (CCW) - 1 st Thursday ofthe month, Sep-Dec & Feb-May from 1:00 to 3:00 pmKnights of Columbus Business Meeting - 2 ndThursday of every month at 7:30 pmKnights of Columbus Social Meeting - 4 th Thursdayof the month, Jan. through May & Sep throughOct., at 7:30 pmKnights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Meeting -2 nd Thursday of every month, Jan. through May &Sep to Oct., at 7:30 pmWomen of Grace - every Tuesday at 8:30 amChristian Service, Pastoral Care & Social Justice:Blood Pressure Screening - 3 rd Sunday of everymonth, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, Sept. to MayEducation & Formation:Charismatic Prayer Group - every Tuesday at 7:00 pmLay Apostles Prayer Group - 2 nd Tuesday of everymonth at 12:30 pm or 2 nd Saturday at 9:00 amLIFETEEN High School Youth Ministry - everySunday at 7:00 pm* Occasionally meeting days or times may change. Pleasewatch the bulletin for special announcements.If you do not see your regular weekly or monthlyministry meeting listed here, please contact the bulletineditor at bulletin@smip.org with the day, time andfrequency of meeting. Thank you.Please remember the sick and the confinedof our parish community, especially…Ken Ahlberg, Gerry Aksamit, Vicky Alarcon, Guillermo Aldana, Dolores Aleksand, VictoriaAmaya, John Anderson, Pat Anderson, Lina Arango, John Arduino, Magan Jane Arnold, RobertBackode, Rodualdo Abigail Barajas, John Bayler, Dorothy Bayler, JoAnn Bellino, James Beutjer,Amy Bishop, Freda Blahut, Sandy Bosch, Mary Pat Bouck, Thomas Brogan, David Brown, RitaBrown, Isabella Brya, Brenda Bustamante, Edwin Cabat, Manuel Cadre, Jeff Calascibetta, CarlosCedillo, Eliazar Cervantez, Olga Cervantez, Frank Cesario, Bernard Chesner, Jullian Colletti,Catherine Conniff, Luz Contreras, Yolanda Contreras, Alondra Corral, Ramon Correa, Sam Cumbo,Katherine Cummings, Pat Cunningham, Madeline Currey, Pamela Curry, Mike D’Arcy, LynetteDattomo, Andrew Dawid, Jan DeLara, Frank Denneau, Lillian Denneau, Dan Dowling, KathleenEllis, Lewis Ellis, Aaron Erickson, Kathy Erickson, Deborah Fadden, Hayley Fairchild, JohnFernandes, Jay Fiday, Sue Flynn, Brittany Foreman, JoAnne Forrester, Margaret Frechette, AlexFreund, Avelina Galvez, Brenda Gillespie, Guadalupe Godinez, Yair Gomez, Carlos Gonzalez,Barb Goodwin, Angela Gotia-Daugherty, Amy Green, Hannah Grispo, Margaret Gruben, AmadaGuerrero, Hilda Guzman, Daniel Haley, Joe Harmon, Josephine Hayes, Alejandra Hernandez,Khaim Hernandez, Patti Hinders, Ken Hood, Pat Hood, Martin Horan, Edward Houston, GloriaFrancisco Huerta, Lucy Hurst, Blanca Ibarra, William Daniel Janowick, Elmer Javier, Betty Jeropke,Gerald Jeropke, Jeanne Jeropke, Karen Johnson, Fernando Juarez, Cheryl Kardas, Derek Khan,Carmela Kline, William Klinger, Aden Knar, Charles Kramer, Kyle Krawiec, Evelyn Kukla, RoyLauderdale, Charles Lawson, David Lea, Lewis Liss, Zachary Loeffler, Scott Lohman, Teresa Lopez,Fr. David Lord, Maribeth Lumb, Eileen Lunsford, Maria Teresa Olvera Mancera, Anna Mandjar,Finyarti Mandjar, Wandy Mandjar, Matteo Marasco, Enedelia Martinez, Linda Maskauskas,RitaMaksimik, Jacqueline Mayr, Jean McCoy, Dawn McErlean, Larry McGill, Scott McKenzie,Steve McKenzie, Francisco Medina, Frank Mellen, Sandi Mendel, Gregory Mendoza, EleanorMeschino, Carol Michalak, Elena Aurora Mireles, Martina Mogan, Anna Monroe, Antonio Montesde Oca, Kevin Moore, Kieran Murray, Vincent Nares, Thomas Nguyen, Delores Novak, DorothyOdigie, Rhonda Ogdan, Fabian Oleas, Lupita Olivares, Martha Ortega, John Ostenberg, JohnO’Sullivan, Marcos Padilla, Marlene Pascente, Nick Pasha, Brian Patterson, Violet Peart, BetsyPetrovic, Drew Petrovic, Andrew Pikuza, Virginia Pina, Jim Prendergast, Henry Prosser, MichaelQuinn, Michael Rafter, George Rapp, Joretta Raymond, Rochelle Reyna, Jim Rife, Kayla Riha,Alma Rosa Rios, Bill Roach, Billy Roach, Lorraine Rogers, Kimberly Rogers, Virginia Roman, CarolRupchock, Bruce Rutledge, Annabelle Russell, Eliza Salcedo, Angela Schade, Wil Schinderle,Matthew Schultze, John Schulze, Alan Schwaighart, Elaine Scordato, Bernie Seville, Ralph Sewall,Nancy Shea, Paul Smith, David Sniegowski, Michael Sommese, Jose Soto, Maureen Southerland,Joseph Spillone Sr., Alexandria Stojanov, Rich Stremp, Michelle Strickland, Amanda Tang, MariaAntonia Gomez de la Tasa, Robbie Tesmond, Jack Thompson, Bruce Trevillian II, ScottTurczynski, Sue Vandercar, Leslie Velarde, Teresa Velasco, Catherine Verthein, Mike Walker,Phyllis Wallace, Mary Ann Walls, Charles Weyer, Robert Weyer, Dorothy Whitmer, Patty Wielgos,David Willett, Ethan Woodhams, Rita Yahnke, Tracey Yeager, Chela Zabala, Kathy Zambo,Catherine Zivec.If you would like to add or remove a name from the prayer cross,please contact our parish nurse, Pat Mander, at 815-436-2651 ext. 893.Taste and see the Goodness of the LordPage 4 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known August 19, 2012

Congratulations to the Newly Baptized…Our Family in FaithISABELLA ANAYADaughter of Rene & Olga (Gomez) AnayaCINDY NAYELI CAMACHODaughter of Pedro & Nelida (Sandoval) CamachoFATIMA FIGUEROADaughter of Marco & Lorena (Valenzuela) FigueroaDIEGO GIOVANNI GARCIASon of Hector & Gilda (Melendez) GarciaMARGARET ROSE GONZALEZDaughter of Joseph & Yolanda (Ortiz-Hernandez) GonzalezLITZULY ALNAIR MARTINEZDaughter of Israel Martinez & Araceli VazquezALEJANDRO DAMIAN MENDOZADaughter of Alejandro Mendoza & Andrea OlveraGIANNA MORGAN MORENODaughter of Jaime & Samantha (Norris) MorenoEMMANUEL GABRIEL ORTIZSon of Araceli OrtizMADELYN ANN RADCLIFFDaughter of Chad & Kathleen (Tegge) RadcliffCULLEN JAMES RHODESSon of James & Kelly (Gismondo) RhodesCALLEIGH JO ELLEN ROEHRIGDaughter of Stephen & Megan (Cavanaugh) RoehrigJAXON DAVID SEARLSSon of Keith & Jennifer (Gruben) SearlsCAMILA TRUJILLODaughter of R. Edgar & Adriana (Rodriguez) TrujilloGaspar & Teri AriasOswego, ILMarty & Mary BlanfordPlainfield, ILRonald & Kari DiverseyJoliet, ILJon & Kelly DoraRomeoville, ILWelcome to our New Parishioners…Abel & Raquel GalvezPlainfield, ILAnthony & Debbie LathamPlainfield, ILHarold & Monica MurphyPlainfield, ILRoberto ParamoPlainfield, ILMichelle StrezoPlainfield, ILJuanita TorresPlainfield, ILRicardo & Beth VargasPlainfield, ILAndrea & Joe YatesPlainfield, IL12 new households have registered at St. Mary Immaculate since August 12, 2012.7690 households are currently registered with St. Mary Immaculate Parish.7 families have moved/left St. Mary Immaculate Parish in the same amount of time.Please Consider Becoming a Confirmation MentorYou Can Make a Difference in a Big Way for a Small Group of Parish YouthConfirmation Mentors work with adolescents (generally 7 th and 8 th graders) as they go through atransitional time in their lives and begin to develop questions about their faith. It’s a grace-filledopportunity! Teamed with a partner, Mentors meet with their assigned group of 5-12 students for 2 years& 3 months, conducting class sessions and arranging 4 service projects per year for their group. Mentorsreceive the help they need to effectively pass on their faith. They: Participate in an on-line course, enabling them to better understand the teachings of the church. Attend 4 training sessions per year to discuss questions and learn new ways to engage adolescents. Are given complete lesson plans, reference materials, and guidance every step of the way.For more information about the program, or to volunteer to share your faith as a Mentor, please callPenny Giunta in the St. Mary Immaculate Confirmation Office at 815-436-2651 ext. 878.August 19, 2012 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known Page 5

Our Family in FaithHealing Service with Anointing of the SickJoin us Sunday, September 2 at 1:30 p.m., immediately following the 12:15 p.m. Mass, in the St. MaryImmaculate Church for a Healing Prayer Service. After a short scripture reading and prayer, eachindividual will be offered the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick followed by Eucharistic Adoration.A Healing Service will be held on the first Sunday of every month at 1:30 p.m.SMI Youth Choir Rehearsal begins in September 2012Do you like to sing? Become a part of the St. Mary Immaculate Youth Choir and share your gift. We aregetting ready to begin a new season, and if you are in grades 3 through 8, we would love to have you joinus. On Tuesday, September 4 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room, there will be a parent meeting.You will receive schedules, registration forms, information and have the opportunity to ask questions.Our first rehearsal for the children will be Tuesday, September 11. We will rehearse from 6:45 p.m. to 8:00p.m. every Tuesday. When the SMI Youth Choir sings on Sundays,we sing the 10:45 a.m. Mass in the church, from September toMemorial Day. We also sing for the First Communion Masses. Formore information please contact: Heather Roerig, Youth ChoirDirector, by email at hroerig@smip.org or call 815-436-2651 ext. 805.Manna Purchases Support SMI and Can Earn Rebates for YouPut your dollars to work. Buy prepaid gift cards for use where you usually shop and for gifts. You cansupport St. Mary Immaculate and earn rebates at no extra cost to you. Manna gift cards are available fordozens of nationwide retailers of gas, groceries, home improvement supplies, clothing, books, sportinggoods, fast food and more. We now have local merchants participating too. Stop by and check it out! Monday - Friday Parish Office 8:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Saturday Commons 4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday Commons 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.You can also place Manna orders online for pick-up at SMI. Email manna@smip.org for your personalManna Order Code or call Cherie Bohlin at 815-436-2651 ext. 801. Have questions about Manna? Visitwww.smip.org/manna or contact Janice Gregoire, Parish Administrator & Business Manager, at 815-436-2651 ext. 851, or email manna@smip.org.Calendar Coordinator Position AvailableWe are seeking to fill the part-time Calendar Coordinator position. Duties include scheduling recurring andone-time events for the our entire Parish, including staff and all our ministries’ events here at SMI. Individualwill use our web-based calendar software. For more information, please email Cindy Sweeney atbulletin@smip.org or leave a message at 815-436-2651 ext. 280-822.Bulletin Editor Position AvailableWe are seeking to fill the part-time Bulletin Editor position which requires approximately 10 to 15 hours perweek on a somewhat flexible schedule. Duties include collecting and creating articles, preparing page layouts,and submitting the bulletin to meet weekly deadlines. Must have desire to serve our parish and developconnections with staff and ministry leaders. Strong desktop publishing skills, proficiency with MicrosoftOffice, especially Publisher, required. Organized, detail-oriented candidates preferred. For more information,please email Cindy Sweeney at bulletin@smip.org or leave a message at 815-436-2651 ext. 280-822.Page 6 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known August 19, 2012

Join our In-House Tour of the Holy Land!Meet Raed Makhouli, an Orthodox Christian who lives in Israel. As the tour guidefor last year’s Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, he impressed everyone with hisability to bring the life and times of Jesus alive. Come learn about and discuss theHoly Land. Join us for one or more of his presentations right here at SMI! Holy Land Mini Presentation, Sunday, August 26 at 9:00 a.m. Holy Land Tour Session 1, Tuesday, August 28 at 7:00 p.m. Forum on Christians in the Holy Land, Wednesday, August 29 at 7:00 p.m. Holy Land Tour Session 2-Jerusalem, Thursday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m.Our Family in Faith1st Century Synagogue in CapernaumChapel in the Grotto of the AnnunciationChurch of the Annunciation in NazarethSMI Parish Drama TeamCalling all actors, singers, dancers, writers, directors, and wannabes,plus stage and tech crew! We are looking to form a team of entertainersto provide Catholic Christian entertainment (short skits andmonologues) for confirmation retreats, parent/teen sessions, andpossibly a few other events. There will be an informational meeting onMonday, August 27 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Child Care Room nearCana Hall. If you have any questions, or are unable to attend butinterested, please contact either Mary or Cathy Cushing at 815-436-1816.2012 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Progress ReportWe are getting close to our goal!Please, if you have not already, make sure you return your pledge. An appealenvelope is available in the Commons and can be mailed in or returned to theparish. Monthly pledge payments for the CMAA pledges should be made inthe next few days. It is very important that these pledges be paid so that wewill reach our goal. Once we have reached our goal in paid pledges, 50% of theadditional funds received will be returned to the parish for our use.PARISH GOAL: $178,838AMOUNT PLEDGED: $244,146AMOUNT PAID: $163,312REMAINING BALANCE: $ 80,834REBATE AMOUNT DUE:* see note* We will not receive any rebate until pledges have been paid! The remainingbalance is the difference between the amount pledged and the amount paid.$178,838 Goal$225,000$175,000$125,000$200,000$178,838$150,000$100,000August 19, 2012 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known Page 7$75,000$25,000$250,000$50,000$0

Liturgy and WorshipDAY, TIME, &LOCATIONSaturday4:00 p.m.ChurchSaturday5:30 p.m.SpanishChurchSunday7:30 a.m.ChurchSunday9:00 a.m.ChurchSunday10:45 a.m.ChurchSunday12:15 p.m.ChurchSunday12:15 p.m.SpanishCana HallSunday6:00 p.m.ChurchLiturgical Minister Schedule for August 25 and 26, 2012MASSCOORDINATORJohn KnurekMedy KnurekMartha RiveraThea NephewMark BouchardLECTORSJames LehmannElizabeth PuscasJanet RodasAime VargasSydney AbshearFred KunstCindy SweeneyGwen RalphMarie Reitenbach Mary PasiekaTim PhelanJoanne KellyDaniel MedinaIrene MurphyBarb HallLydia JimenezCarmen OrtegaGaby OrtegaPatricia PetersonWojciechMardulaHospitality7:15 - 10:00 a.m. - Sherry Richards9:45 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. - Conrad FamilyEXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THEEUCHARISTDon AndersonRosemarie GarciaBob HoerdemanSally DiSeraJohn KnurekMedy KnurekIrene LaraJunior FariasGladys VargasDiane KrahulikElizabeth J. LacknerBarbara LaverdiereDaniel RussoMary Ann KinkerTony Clark Michael GlavacJoan Clark Thea NephewFred Kunst William WalshSandy Kurtz Mike WolvertonAnton Glavac Rachel WolvertonKathleen GlavacLaura Belling Glenn VanekKaren Melendez Theresa VanekDolores Percy Nicole WantaJohn Poznan Mary Anne WoodcockWendy Snow Rosemary O'HaraCindy SweeneyRobert Cozzi Marie ReitenbachElizabeth Foskaris Ted ReitenbachRichard Hernandez Frank SchwartzCatherine Lamlech Scott WiacekBryan Lockie Patty ZimmermanMaribel MonaskyGene Chorazyczewski Joanne KellyCorazon Garcia Tom SpaldingSharon Lord Barb HallCarolynSimpsonJose Olivo Maria UrriolaMario Delgado Maria DelgadoFidencio Vidana Jorge MoraSusie HolmanMarie LozanoIrene MurphyTricia NiewoehnerWeekly SchedulesFellowship—Sunday,August 26, 2012Lesley A. RoseHeather WalshPatricia PetersonWelcome Gathering EventR. & G. BlaszakS. SulitALTAR SERVERSHope EhlingKiana KrahulikKatelyn MartiniRyan PintoyLuis SalinasBrandon ProfetaMatthew ProfetaBenjaminSchunemanAbby BellingMandy GruberIsabella HennessyJoel WantaMadeline BussPeyton BussOlivia DelMissierAllyson WiacekDana FagaraganTiffany BritoAlyssa ZematisAngelique RosalesUlysses FloresSaul VillegasAgnes MardulaMichael MardulaSammyNiewoehnerGREETERSMary (Jane)KoernerGeraldineMcCarneyBrenda SelingerMaureenSutherlandEvelyn GodfreyRenee KlobucarMary DickersonArlene KunstMarissa CorralAlice MayrVeronica KuhnNancy RusnakBuss FamilyBuss FamilyFrank SchwartzShirley Wodzin-HasekRosemary JeddToni/Alexis SavicVolunteer NeededVolunteer NeededJoAnne/NicoleFronekDora ReardonVolunteer NeededVolunteer NeededLaundry—Monday,August 27, 2012Altar LinensY. CloonanPage 8 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known August 19, 2012

Liturgy and Worship (continued)Music ScheduleSaturday,Aug. 25,2012Sunday,Aug. 26,20124:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.Spanish Mass7:30 a.m.9:00 a.m.B. PetrovicJ. KirerSpanish EnsembleM. MaksimikK. FrostS. BoschR. WoodC. GouldingB. PerineC. PerineK. FrostSunday,Aug. 26,2012(continued)10:30 a.m. (Cana)Polish Mass10:45 a.m.12:15 p.m.12:15 p.m. (Cana)Spanish Mass6:00 p.m.S. KlakK. FrostS. KocherM. SlaymanP. SchorpK. FrostSpanish EnsembleJoyful NoiseJ. RodriguezFirst Saturday Devotion on September 1 after 7:30 a.m. MassThe devotion of First Saturdays, as requested by Our Lady of Fatima, carries with it the assurance ofthe graces necessary for salvation at the hour of death. However, to derive profit from such a greatpromise of Our Lady, the devotion must be properly understood and duly performed.The requirements as stipulated by Our Lady are, on the first Saturdays of fiveconsecutive months: Confession, receive Holy Communion, recite five decades of theRosary, and keep me company for fifteen minutes meditating on the mysteries of theRosary, and to do all these things in the spirit of reparation to my Immaculate Heart.Please join us for 7:30 a.m. Mass. The recitation of the Rosary will immediately followin the Church.Bereavement Planning AvailablePerhaps you have pre-paid for your funeral at a local funeral home or are thinking about doing that.Wouldn’t it be a good idea to pre-plan your funeral Mass? You can do that now and select your favoritesongs and readings for the Mass. You can also learn what the accepted Catholic practices are for burialand cremated remains. It will make it easier when the time comes and your family will be pleased thatthe mass has your personal selections. Please call the church office to arrange a time to meet with aminister trained to set up funeral Masses or send an e-mail through the SMIP website.Family LifeSt. Paul tells us to be careful in the way we live. We are children of the living Godof all and called to follow and live His will for our lives. Do we listen and followGod’s voice so we can discern His will in our own lives and marriage relationship?Attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on October 12-14. Contact Tim &Pat Doyle at 630-577-0778. For more information visit our website at wwmejoliet.org.August 19, 2012 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known Page 9

Fellowship and Social EventsWOWS Meeting on Saturday, August 25 at 2:30 p.m.The next meeting for the WOWS, Widows/Widowers and Singles, will be on Saturday, August 25 at 2:30p.m. in the Faith Sharing Room. For more information, please contact Germaine Lobas at 815-577-7352.Special Guest Speaker Raed Makhouli from IsraelSMI Senior Luncheon and MeetingWednesday, August 29 starting at 11:00 a.m.Please join us at 11:00 for a special presentation by Raed Makhouli, an OrthodoxChristian from Israel. Mr. Makhouli was the guide last year for the parishpilgrimage to Israel, and he will share his experiences and thoughts about theHoly Land with us.A Communion Service will follow his presentation, and then our meeting andluncheon. Chicken will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass. If you haveany questions, please call Pat at 815-436-7893, Jane at 815-436-4568 or Judy at815-436-6492. Guests are always welcome at our meetings.VocationsVocation Office Events from the Diocese of JolietFor more info on vocations in the Diocese of Joliet, visit us at www.vocations.com orcontact Fr. Burke Masters at 815-834-4004 or vocations@dioceseofjoliet.orgMass, Christian Concert, and Soccer GameDon’t miss this one-of-a-kind event on Saturday, September 15! For only $20 (normal game ticket is $40),you can attend the following event at Toyota Park, home of the Chicago Fire, professional soccer team.All three – Mass, concert and game – are included in the one price of $20 per person. 4:30 p.m. Bilingual Mass/Misa Bilingüe celebrated by Fr. Burke Masters. 6:00 p.m. Christian Concert/Concierto Cristiano – by the Sidewalk Prophets 7:30 p.m. Chicago Fire vs. Montreal ImpactBring your family, friends, or youth group for this prayerful and fun event! For tickets, send checks madepayable to “Diocese of Joliet” and send to Fr. Burke Masters, Diocese of Joliet, 101 W. Airport Road, Joliet,IL 60435, or contact Nora at 815-834-4004.Men’s Discernment GroupAll men age 17 and older are welcome to our Men’s Discernment Group. We use the book “To Save AThousand Souls” by Fr. Brett Brannen to discuss relevant topics to discern a priestly vocation. Books will beprovided for those who do not already have one. These meetings take place at the John Paul II House, 430N. Center St., Joliet, IL 60435. The next meeting is Sunday, August 19 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on What doPriests do? (Chapter One). Please RSVP to Fr. Burke. If you don't have time to RSVP, please come anyway.Adopt a Seminarian or Candidate ProgramThis is an opportunity for a youth group, school, religious education class or parish to adopt a seminarian, aman who is studying to be a priest, or a candidate, a woman preparing to be a sister, and encourage them ontheir journey by writing letters. Encouragement would be greatly appreciated by the men and women information. For more details, call the Vocation Office by phone as above or email noral@dioceseofjoliet.org.Page 10 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known August 19, 2012

Parish Outreach in Challenging Times“YOU” are the Product, Tuesday, August 28Jan Marino will discuss why, in today’s job market, “YOU are the Product.” Jan is a life and careertransition coach. She is CEO and co-founder of ENCORE Partners, a consulting company. A personalbranding expert, she thoroughly understands how the reinvention process works. Through Jan, you willbetter recognize, in today’s market: How the career game field, rules, teams and plays have changed dramatically. Why YOU are the product, so a strong personal brand is essential. How to market YOU and your benefits to set you apart from the competition.The St. Mary Immaculate Employment Ministry meets August 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Faith Sharing Room.If you are new to networking, come at 6:30 p.m. for an introduction to networking tools like the Handbilland the Elevator Speech. At 7:00 p.m., our program featuring Jan Marino will start. Later, you can workone-on-one with our coaches to improve your resume, to practice interviewing skills or expand yournetwork. Bring copies of your handbill or resume.We help job seekers succeed. There is no cost to attend, pre-registration is not required, and everyone iswelcome. Our members represent all ages, work backgrounds and future desires. Dress is casual. EmailEmploymentMinistry@smip.org or call 815-436-2651 ext 815 for more information.Men and WomenKnights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council #5573For all priests and seminarians: that they mayalways deeply appreciate the gift of theirvocation and be bold in proclaiming the Gospelof Life.We pray to the Lord.Word of LifeBy prayer, education and by exercising ourrights as citizens, let us never cease defendingthe only notion of freedom worthy of ourdignity as persons and sturdy enough tosupport our democratic way of life. And it’sthis: “Freedom is not the power of doing whatwe like, but the right of being able to do whatwe ought.” This is the flame of true freedom,which we should keep burning brightly, notonly for our own sake, but also for the sake ofmany people in many countries who sufferterrible persecution and even death because oftheir religious beliefs.~Most Rev. William E. Lori, Archbishop ofBaltimore, Opening Homily of Fortnight forFreedom, June 21, 2012Por todos los sacerdotes y seminaristas: quesiempre sientan un profundo aprecio por el don desu vocación y tengan la valentía de proclamar elEvangelio de la Vida.Roguemos al Señor.Palabra de VidaMediante la oración, la educación y el ejercicio denuestros derechos como ciudadanos, nuncacesemos de defender la única noción de libertadque corresponde a nuestra dignidad como personasy lo suficientemente resistente para sostener nuestraforma de vida democrática. Y es esta: “La libertadno es el poder de hacer lo que nos gusta, sino elderecho de poder hacer lo que debemos”. Esta es lallama de la verdadera libertad, que debemosmantener encendida, no solo por nuestro propiobien, sino por el bien de la mucha gente de tantospaíses que sufren terribles persecuciones e inclusola muerte debido a su fe religiosa.~Reverendísimo William E. Lori, arzobispo deBaltimore, Homilía para el inicio de laQuincena por la Libertad, junio 21, 2012August 19, 2012 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known Page 11

Men and Women (continued)Modern Day SlaveryPresentation by Sr. Stella Storch, Dominican Sister of SinsinawaSr. Stella was a teacher and principal for 27 years and served on the leadershipteam of her congregation for 6 years. Since 2001 she has been the Coordinator forJustice, Peace, and Ecology for the Sisters of St. Agnes in Fond du Lac, WI, and iseducating people about the horror of human trafficking, especially the abuse ofwomen and children in sexual exploitation. Please join the CCW on Thursday,September 6, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Faith Sharing/Harvester Rooms for Sr.Stella's presentation and our monthly CCW meeting and fellowship. Questions?Call Colleen Robey at 815-254-0207.Reflections of the Heart—Time to Come Together as One17th Biennial Joliet Diocesan Council of Catholic Women ConventionJoin us on October 13 and 14 at the Westin Hotel in Lombard where the JDCCW will provideeducation and information for your parish. Featuring 6 guest speakers, 6 workshops, and inspiringLiturgies! Get information that can be shared with ALL your parishioners, including health issues,vocations and many more. Your parish needs a voice in our future! Registration to this worthwhileevent is only $70.00. We all need to come together as one voice! For information contact the JDCCWoffice at jdccwpresident@dioceseof joliet.org or call 815-834-4080.Christian Service, Pastoral Care, and Social JusticeThe Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry is in need ofSOAP (hand, dish, laundry), SHAMPOO, DEODORANT, and TOOTHPASTEFor more information visit www.plainfieldfoodpantry.org or call 815-439-8394.Thank you for your continued support.Daybreak Center Seeks Food and Personal Care DonationsCatholic Charities’ Daybreak Center in Joliet, the largest homeless shelter in Will County, is seekingto aid homeless shelter residents with donations of:white wash clothswhite bath towelscanned tunainstant mashed potatoescanned raviolispaghetti saucejelly (grape, apple,strawberry)instant oatmeal1 - 2 lb. bags of ricecoffeeiced tea mixPlease bring donations to the back entrance of 611 E. Cass Street (Daybreak Center) in Joliet onweekdays between 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.. To learn more about the programs andservices provided by Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.Page 12 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known August 19, 2012

Christian Service, Pastoral Care, and Social JusticeDaybreak Meal on Tuesday, September 4What is Daybreak? Daybreak is a homeless shelter located in downtown Joliet. The evening mealsfor the residents are provided solely by contributions prepared and served from the congregationsof local churches and community organizations. This ministry at St. Mary’s has committed tosupplying the dinner six times per year along with the provisions for breakfast the following day.We need you! Since this is meant to be a parish ministry, we ask that everyone watch the weeklybulletin for the dates and times for each dinner. Please sign up to donate to the hungry. It truly is away to help those in need. Due to the fact that this meal is close to the Labor Day holiday pleaseremember to mark your calendar with the date and time.September Meal. Our next meal is Tuesday, September 4. The pick up time is 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. infront of the church. We will be serving a meatloaf dinner including mashed potatoes, vegetablecasseroles and salad. The sign up poster will be in the Commons after all Masses beginning theweekend of August 18 and 19 through September 3. Please check the poster in the Commons fordetails. If cooking is not for you, please consider donating one of following: fresh fruit, salad,dessert, 2-liter bottles of soda, orange juice or fruit juice, dry cereal, hot cereal, eggs, bacon, tea, andcoffee.Thank you! We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has cooked or donatedfood.Questions? Feel free to contact Donna Giancarlo at 436-7166 or Linda Polnik at 436-5069.Protecting God’s Children Workshops ScheduledDuring the 2003-2004 school year, our parish provided “safe environment” education and trainingfor our employees, staff, and volunteers who work with the youth in the life of our parish.Protecting God’s Children is the program our Diocese selected for this purpose. Since that time, wehave continued to offer workshops for new volunteers who get involved in our ever-growing parishcommunity, and will continue to do so this school year. All are welcome to attend. We havescheduled Protecting God’s Children Workshops for the following dates:Wednesday August 22, 2012 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. in the Faith Sharing /Harvester RoomsThursday September 6, 2012 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. in the Stewardship/Unity RoomsMonday September 17, 2012 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Stewardship/Unity RoomsThursday October 4, 2012 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. in the Stewardship/Unity RoomsMonday October 22, 2012 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Stewardship/Unity RoomsThursday January 17, 2013 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. in the Stewardship/Unity RoomsPlease call the Religious Education office at 815-436-4501 or Marci Zimmer at 815-436-2651 ext. 829to register. We would like to recognize and be sensitive to the fact that some of our parishioners/volunteers interested in attending Protecting God’s Children workshops may have been victims ofabuse themselves, causing them to be hesitant or cautious about attending a large group workshop.We acknowledge and respect this, and will do our best to accommodate you as needed. Please callour Protecting God’s Children Workshop Facilitator, Pat Mander, who is also our Parish Nurse, andwe will do our best to work something out for you. Pat can be reached at 815-436-2651 ext. 893.Please contact the Diocese of Joliet Office of Hispanic Ministry at 815-834-4037 for Workshops in Spanish.August 19, 2012 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known Page 13

Education and FormationRE Class Postings will be Saturday, August 18thPostings will be on our office windows and online at smip.org.Let the children come…St. Mary Immaculate School Starts Monday, August 20Opening Day Flag Raising Ceremony and MoreNearly 550 students, plus faculty, parents and parish staff will participate in St. Mary ImmaculateSchool’s traditional first school day Flag Raising Ceremony on Monday, August 20 outdoors at the flagpost in the front of the building. Fr. David Medow, Pastor; School PrincipalJohn Garvey; and Jennifer Errthum, Assistant Principal; will offer openingprayers, brief comments and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The day starts at8:30 a.m. when students report to their classroom. Pre-Kindergarten studentsand parents will also attend their orientation session from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.Parents can relax and catch-up with friends in the Commons over coffee,juices and breakfast snacks sponsored by the Home and School Association.The Flag Raising Ceremony will start at 9:15 a.m. Students will be dismissedat 11:30 a.m. to get ready for a full day of school on Tuesday. St. MaryImmaculate School in Plainfield provides an outstanding spiritual, academic,Christ centered Catholic education. Openings are available for the 2012-2013Photo of the 2011 FlagRaising Ceremonyschool year in some grades. For more information, call the School Office at815-436-3953 or visit www.smischool.org.LIFETEEN All High School Teens Invited! Sunday nights 7:10 to 9:00 p.m. Upstairs in the Stewardship/UnityRooms Food, Faith, Fun, and Fellowship Stop by on Sunday Night for more info!Grab a friend and comesee what SMI Parish teensare up to!Upcoming Events8/19: No Life Teen8/26: Featuring Mr. RaedMakhouli from Israel9/2: No Life TeenJoin FacebookGroupSMILifeteen& keep up withall the news!Last Chance to Preview our Diocesan Bible School!New Classes Start in SeptemberThe acclaimed Biblical Institute of the Diocese of Joliet opens two new sites in September at St. Jude (NewLenox, opens September 8) and Notre Dame (Clarendon Hills, opens September 12). If you want to learnthe Bible, come and see if this program is for you. FOUR preview nights will be held in AUGUST. August 21, Mary, Queen of Heaven (Elmhurst), 7:00-8:30 p.m. August 22, Notre Dame (Clarendon Hills), 7:00-8:30 p.m. Aug. 23, St. Anthony of Padua (Frankfort), 7:00-8:30 p.m. Aug. 28, St. Jude (New Lenox), 7:30-9:00 p.m.Meet an instructor, talk to current students, see the books, get a feel for atypical class! For more information about the preview nights and theschool, go to www.dioceseofjoliet.org/reo and click on Biblical Institute, or call 630-281-4515.Page 14 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known August 19, 2012

Education and Formation (continued)The Men’s Catechism Circle on Monday, August 20Come join the men’s Catechism Circle in downtown Plainfield. We study the “Catechism of theCatholic Church” and receive a practical teaching on living out our faith. We meet the third Mondayof every month at 7:00 p.m. Our next meeting is Monday, August 20. For further information callDutch McCann at 815-436-8072.Bible Study on the Book of IsaiahIsaiah is considered to be one of the greatest Old Testament prophets. We are all familiarwith the Emmanuel readings from Advent. We look forward to Handel’s Messiah.These images and more came from the Isaiah scroll. Join us for a 10-week investigationinto the world and times of Isaiah of Jerusalem. You will also learn about 2 nd Isaiah and3 rd Isaiah. WHAT!?? Yes! Isaiah lives on through his disciples and those who thoughtlike him. Travel through time to see how each generation developed and extended thisvisionary theologian of the 8 th century BCE. Learn how he influenced prophets whocame after him. Witness his effect on the gospels and even on John’s Revelation!To register, email djfiday@comcast.net or call David Fiday at 815-439-1897. Nofees, no deadlines, just let David know you are coming (so we have enough materials).Bring a friend and bring your bible! A supplemental commentary will be available for$7. We meet in the Stewardship Room from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesdays in September,October , and once in November. Specific dates are September 4, 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9,16, 23, 30; and November 6.Bible Study on the Gospel According to LukePlease join this 10-week Bible Study on the Gospel According to Luke. This is anopportunity to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the backgroundand context of who Luke’s audience was; who Jesus is and what Discipleshipmeans from the perspective of Luke’s Gospel, as well as many other themes andteachings of Jesus that are still relevant to us this day. We will meet on Monday’sin the Upper Room from September 10 through November 12, from 7:30 until 9:00p.m. We will use the New Collegeville Commentary on the Gospel According toLuke ($7.00) for this study. To register, email Anita Besch at abesch@sbcglobal.net,or call her at 630-415-6826 (cell). Provide your name, phone number, email addressand if you would like her to purchase the Commentary for you.“My Time” Registration is open for the 2012/2013 school yearClasses start September 9, 2012 and will be offered for 4 sessions through April 14, 2013. RegistrationForms are available on the table just inside Door B (the Commons) and in the Religious Education Office.Does your preschooler have a hard time sitting through Sunday Mass? Does he or she ask questionsabout what is going on during Mass? Would you like to be able to listen and pay attention during Mass?Then, It’s “My Time” with Jesus may be what you’re looking for… ”My Time” is an earlychildhood religious education program for 3, 4, & 5 year olds which introduces children tothe parts of the Mass on their level while focusing on the weekly Gospel lessons--Childrenlearn about Jesus and how to pray through stories, art, songs, and games.If you are interested in teaching or being a student aide, have any questions, orwould like more information, call Bridgett Melzacki at 815-436-2651 ext. 852.August 19, 2012 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known Page 15

Education and Formation (continued)The Annual SMI School Golf OutingFriday, Sept. 14th, Bolingbrook Golf Club11:30 a.m. Registration, Lunch, Driving Range and Putting Green Opens12:45 p.m. Opening Prayer, Rule Review; 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Scramble StartsSt. Mary Immaculate Parish School’s Golf Committee is sponsoring a “Best Ball”scramble followed by cocktails, dinner, prizes and more! We ask all parishgolfers to join us for this very enjoyable event! If you are unable to attend, pleaseconsider a donation for prizes and raffles. Proceeds go to an education fund and Christmas gift for the St.Mary Immaculate Teachers. Basic Golf Package: Golf, Lunch, Dinner and Bar: $125.00 VIP Golf Package: Golf, Two Mulligans, Participate in all Gimmick Holes, Lunch, Cocktails,Dinner, VIP Raffle Ticket: $150.00 Dinner only: $30.00 Hole Sponsorship: $250.00 (includes one free meal ticket and signage at Your hole. Birdie Sponsorship: $500.00 (two free dinner tickets and recognition in our event signage) Eagle Sponsorship: $1,000 (includes four free dinner tickets and recognition in our event signage) All other donations gladly accepted.For more information, to sponsor a hole or to make your reservation contact Tim Malec at 815-254-7914,Al Broniewicz at 708-254-1433, Andy Gorski at 817-715-4260, Ryan Doyle at 630-862-0685, Pat Maloney at630-926-7380 or Joe Ooten at 630-258-9228.Diversity and UnitySt. Mary Immaculate Parish and the Parish Filipino Ministry Cordially Invite One and All to aFilipino MassSan Lorenzo Ruiz celebrationSunday, September 30, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in Cana HallPresider - Fr. Mario QuejadasRefreshments to follow – Potluck Style (Please bring your favorite desserts to share)Contact persons:Jose Diokno at 815-609-3663 Deng Baronia at 815-603-8616 Remy at 815-254-8445Hispanic Ministry EventsCómo Registrarse en la ParroquiaSi gusta registrarse acuda al escritorio de la recepción el domingo a las 10:15 a.m. EN PUNTO, ellos loguiarán a la biblioteca de la escuela donde llenará una forma con sus datos y los de su familia. Para recibircualquier Sacramento, presentación de 3 años, bendición de quinceañera(o), matrimonio, para participar encualquier Ministerio, o si necesita algún documento firmado debe pertenecer a nuestra Iglesia.Círculo de Oración CarismáticoTodos los viernes a las 7:00 p.m. en uno de los salones de la Iglesia.Page 16 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known August 19, 2012

Diversity and Unity (continued)Adoración Nocturnal al Santísimo en la IglesiaCada primer viernes del mes, de 9:00 p.m. a 5:00 a.m. en la iglesia. Las familias adoran al Santísimo de9:30 a 11:00 p.m. Los hombres de las 11:00 p.m. a las 5:00 a.m. La próxima reunión es el 1 de septiembre.Misas y Confesiones en EspañolSábados5:30 p.m. en la Iglesia.Domingos12:15 p.m. en Salón Cana Hall.Confesiones 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. en Salón NWA.¡La Misa del sábado cuenta como la del domingo. Los sábados hay muchos asientos desocupadosen la Iglesia!BautizosNecesitamos personas que puedan ayudar durante los bautizos en español, para acomodar lonecesario el día del bautizo y organizar a las familias que bautizarán. Para mayores informescomuníquense con Pilar Leal 815-577-1603.MonaguillosNecesitamos monaguillos que le ayuden al Sacerdote durante la misa. Si su hijo ya hizo la PrimeraComunión y quiere ayudar, comuníquese con Lety Salinas 815-212-6582.It’s time again for English as aSecond Language (ESL) Classesat St. Mary ImmaculateSt. Mary’s hosts ESL classes given by Joliet JuniorCollege. We have four levels of classes so that youcan work at the level you need. To join the ESLprogram you need to follow these steps:1. Register for an Orientation. To register youcan phone 815-280-1333 or go online towww.JJC.edu and click on “Registration” inDepartment of Adult Education and Literacy andfollow the instructions.2. Attend an Orientation Session. OrientationSessions at St. Mary’s will be on Monday, August13 and Thursday, August 16 at 6:00 p.m. You willpick a session to attend when you register (see step1 above). At the Session you will fill outregistration forms and take a test to determinewhich level class you will attend. Please do notbring children.3. Come to class! Classes begin on Monday,August 27. They will be held on Mondays andWednesdays from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.We look forward to seeing you! All are welcome!!St. Mary’s is proudto partner withJoliet Junior Collegeto provide ESLclasses for ourcommunity.Nuevamente a llegado la horade Clases de Inglés comoSegundo Idioma (ESL)at St. Mary ImmaculateEl Colegio de Joliet imparte clases de ESL aquí enSanta María Inmaculada. Tenemos cuatro nivelespara que usted pueda trabajar en el nivel que necesite.Para registrarse a este programa necesita seguir lossiguientes 3 pasos:1. Regístrese para la Orientación. Puede llamar al815.280.1333 o en línea a www.JJC.edu haga click en“Registration”, en “Department of Adult Education” ysiga las instrucciones.2. Asista a una Sesión de Orientación. La Sesión deOrientación en Santa María será el lunes 13 de agostoy el jueves 16 de agosto a las 6:00 p.m. Usted eligeque día venir cuando se registre (ver paso 1). Durantela Sesión usted llenará su forma de registro y tomaráun examen para de terminar en que nivel quedará.Por favor no traiga niños.3. ¡Venga a Clase! Las Clases inician el lunes, 27 deagosto. Las clases serán los lunes y miércoles de 6:00a 9:00 p.m.¡Nos vemos muy pronto! ¡Todos son Bienvenidos!Santa María estaorgullosa de unirse alColegio Joliet Juniorpara proveer clasesde ESL a nuestracomunidad.August 19, 2012 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known Page 17

Diocesan NewsRespect Life Coordinator for Office of Human DignityThe Diocese of Joliet’s Office of Human Dignity is seeking a part-time Respect Life Coordinator (this is anun-benefited position). The Respect Life Coordinator coordinates Respect Life ministry and implementsprograms of spiritual, educational, and pastoral care and legislative policies and activities. Thisindividual will maintain a working knowledge and accurate assessment of the needs of the Dioceseregarding pro-life, chastity, and fertility awareness issues. It requires a flexible schedule and with abilityto work evenings and weekends as required. This individual must be a practicing Catholic in goodstanding who understands and supports the Respect Life and Social Teachings of the Catholic Church. ABachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministry, Theology, or related field is a must, and at least five (5) years ofpastoral experience in Respect Life and Social Concerns. To see a full job description please go towww.dioceseofjoliet.org/employment. Interested applicants meeting the necessary qualifications shouldemail cover letter, resume and salary requirement to: humanresources@dioceseofjoliet.org.Community and PotpourriVolunteers Needed at The Dominican Literacy Center in AuroraTutors are greatly needed at the Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora. The Center is a literacy programfor immigrant/low income women. Female volunteers (who have finished high school) help individualstudents to read, write and speak English. Tutoring sessions are for 90 minutes, once a week at 260Vermont St., Aurora, IL, behind St. Therese Church. All volunteers must attend training at the Center.The next training is August 21, 23, 28 and 30 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. It is necessary to attend all sessions.You do not need to speak Spanish in order to tutor. To volunteer of for more information please call Sr.Ann Clennon at 630-898-4636 or email at domlitctr@sbcglobal.net.The Upper Room Crisis Hotline Needs VolunteersTraining Session Begins September 11The Upper Room is a hotline in support of our priests, deacons, and religious brothers who need a liftwhen life gets troublesome. It is a national service, receiving calls from across the U.S., as well as fromAustralia, Germany, and Canada. You will be trained to listen, give appropriate referrals, and help themthrough the crises in their life, especially when some feel life is not worth living. Now is the time to showour love and respect to these good men and help them in their time of need. Please register to help.Compassionate volunteers are always needed to keep the Line open and operative.A new training class for volunteers begins September 11, runs until November 1, and meetson Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Please support our priests, deacons,and Religious brothers by providing your Name, Address, and Phone Number to TheUpper Room Crisis Hotline, P.O. Box 3572, Joliet, IL 60434, or call to register at 815-341-9124.Palos Community Hospital Offers Hospice Volunteer TrainingPalos Community Hospital Hospice will soon be offering a hospice volunteer training session. We willmeet each Wednesday for six weeks from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The training will prepare caring individuals toprovide service to our terminally ill patients and their families. The required time commitment averagesfour hours per week. Our volunteers visit patients in their homes and nursing homes, providingcompanionship and support. Please call 630-257-1111 for more information.Page 18 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known August 19, 2012

AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWAL AUTHORIZATION FORMVISA/MASTERCARD/DISCOVER AUTHORIZATION FORMSt. Mary Immaculate is providing its parishioners the opportunity to have their Sunday Offering, Tuition,and Building Fund contributions directly withdrawn from their checking accounts or charged to their Visa/MasterCard/Discover accounts on a monthly or semi-monthly basisWe offer this twice a month. You can now choose the 5th or 20th (or both) of each month. If you wish toparticipate, please complete the form below and submit it with a voided check. For Visa/MasterCard/Discover charges, please write your account number, expiration date and security code on the lineprovided. These forms can be placed in the collection basket or mailed to the Parish Office. Please callJanice in the Business Office at 815-436-2651 ext. 851, if you have any questions.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -I (we) authorize St. Mary Immaculate to initiate debit entries from my (our) banking account in the amountof $__________ for the SUNDAY OFFERING.5th of each month $____________or 20th of each month $____________I (we) authorize St. Mary Immaculate to initiate debit entries from my (our) banking account in the amountof $__________ for the DIOCESAN DEBT PAYMENT.5th of each month $____________or 20th of each month $____________I (we) authorize St. Mary Immaculate to initiate debit entries from my (our) banking account in the amountof $__________ for TUITION. Please circle: SCHOOL RELIGIOUS ED5th of each month $____________or 20th of each month $____________PLEASE ATTACH A VOIDED CHECK- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -I (we) authorize St. Mary Immaculate to charge my (our) VISA or MASTERCARD or DISCOVERaccount in the amount of $__________ for the SUNDAY OFFERING.5th of each month $____________or 20th of each month $____________I (we) authorize St. Mary Immaculate to charge my (our) VISA or MASTERCARD or DISCOVERaccount in the amount of $__________ for the DIOCESAN DEBT PAYMENT.5th of each month $____________or 20th of each month $____________I (we) authorize St. Mary Immaculate to charge my (our) VISA or MASTERCARD or DISCOVERaccount in the amount of $__________ for TUITION. Please circle: SCHOOL RELIGIOUS ED5th of each month $____________or 20th of each month $____________Visa/MasterCard/Discover number _____________________________________________Expiration Date ________________ Security code on back of card(last 3 digits on the right)_________This authorization is to remain in full force and effect until St. Mary Immaculate Parish has receivedwritten or oral notification from me (us) of its termination in such time and in such manner as to affordSt. Mary Immaculate Parish and the Financial Institution a reasonable opportunity to act on it.SIGNATURE(S) _______________________________________________________Please Print Name and Give Contact Information

Events This WeekSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYAugust 19 August 20 August 21 August 22 August 23 August 24 August 257:30 AM9:00 AM10:45 AM12:15 PM6:00 PMMass (CH)10:30 AMMass - Polish(CANA)12:15 PMMass - Spanish(CANA)8:00 AM - 12:30 PMSunday Hospitality(G, K)8:00 AM - 12:30 PMManna Sales (COM)8:30 - 10:00 AMReconciliation - Fr. Gerold(CH-Near Mary Statue)10:00 – 10:30 AMPolish Confessions(FSR)10:15 - 11:15 AMWelcome GatheringEvent (LIB)10:45 - 11:30 AMSpanish Choir (MR)11:00 AM - 12:00 PMHispanic UsherMeeting(FSR)2:00 - 3:30 PMBaptisms (CH)2:30 - 7:30 PMEagle Banquet - PatCunningham(G, K)3:00 - 7:00 PMTroop 19 CommitteeMeeting/TroopMeeting (CANA-W)4:00 - 6:00 PMMusic Practice (CH)8:00 - 9:00 PMAA Meeting(NWB & C)7:30 AMMass (CH)7:30 - 11:00 AMFirst Day of SchoolWelcome(COM)8:15 AM - 4:15 PMManna Sales (PO)8:30 - 10:30 AMEmploymentMinistryAccountabilityGroup (FSR)3:30 – 10:00 PMAthletics (G)6:00 - 7:00 PMAA Meeting(NWB & C)6:30 - 10:00 PMSpirit and Truth(WAL)7:00 - 9:00 PMJoyful Noise(CH)CANA - Cana Hall, E-East/W-WestCC - Child Care Rm, PHCH - ChurchCHAP - ChapelCOM - CommonsFSR - Faith Sharing Rm, PH, acrossfrom Cana HallG - Gym7:30 AMMass (CH)8:15 AM - 4:15 PMManna Sales (PO)3:30 – 10:00 PMAthletics(G)6:30 - 9:00 PMHome and SchoolMeeting(UR)6:45 - 8:00 PMYouth ChoirPractice(MR)7:00 - 9:00 PMCharismatic PrayerMeeting(NWB & C)HCMR - Holistic Center Mtg RmHR - Harvester Rm, PH, past CanaHall, far SE cornerK - KitchenKC - Knights of Columbus HouseLIB - School LibraryMR - Music RoomNWA - North Wing, Mtg. Rm A7:30 AMMass (CH)8:15 AM - 4:15 PMManna Sales (PO)3:30 - 10:00 PMAthletics(G)5:30 - 6:45 PMBell Choir(MR)7:00 - 9:00 PMSpanish Choir(MR)7:00 - 9:00 PMMission Committee(UR)7:00 - 10:00 PMProtecting God’sChildren(FSR, HR)7:30- 9:00 PMBook of Revelation(ST)7:30 AMMass (CH)8:00 AM - 3:00 PMBand Testing(WAL)8:15 AM - 4:15 PMManna Sales (PO)3:30 - 10:00 PMAthletics(G)7:00 - 8:00 PMInitiation Class(CH)7:00 - 9:00 PMSpanish Choir(MR)7:00 - 9:00 PMHispanic MassCoordinatorsMeeting(UR)Go Green!Please recycle thispaper when done.NWB - North Wing, Mtg. Rm BNWC - North Wing, Mtg. Rm CPH - Parish HallPLIB - Parish LibraryPO - Parish OfficePRESCHL - Preschool RmSCH - SchoolSL - Staff Lounge7:30 AMMass (CH)8:45 - 9:45 AMSchool Mass (CH)8:15 AM - 4:15 PMManna Sales (PO)3:30 - 10:00 PMAthletics(G)6:00 - 6:30 PMWeddingRehearsal(CANA)6:30 - 9:00 PMHispanicCharismaticGroup(CANA, CC)7:30 AM4:00 PMMass (CH)5:30 PMMass - Spanish(CH)7:00 - 9:30 AMBrothers in ChristMeeting(NWA, B & C)7:00 AM - 2:00 PMRE OpeningMeeting (CANA)8:00 AM - 2:00 PMRaffle Stuffing(FSR, HR)9:00 - 11:00 AMHispanic LectorsMeeting (UR)9:00 –11:00 AMBand Registration(MR)10:00 AM - 12:15 PMCharismatic PrayerGroup-Hispanic(NWB & C)1:00 - 2:00 PMWeddingValidation(CH, NWA)2:30 - 4:00 PMWOWS (FSR)3:00 - 3:45 PMConfessions (CH)3:00 - 4:00 PMWedding(CANA, CC)4:00 - 5:15 PMConfessions -Spanish (NWA)4:00 - 5:30 PMSpanish Choir(MR)4:45 - 5:30 PMManna Sales (COM)5:00 - 10:00 PMParent’s Night Out(G, K)SPR - School Prayer RmST - Stewardship Rm, PH, second fl,center roomUN - Unity Rm, PH, second floor,SE cornerUR - Upper Rm, PH, second floor,top of stairsWAL - School Waldorf RmPage 20 One Family in Faith Making Christ Known August 19, 2012

PARISH PRIESTS*PASTOR: FR. DAVID MEDOW—813FR. GREG PODWYSOCKI—848FR. JOHN REGAN—802FR. STAN TABOR—806FR. GEROLD SCHUBERT, OFM—In Residence*In a Pastoral Emergency, dial1-815-436-2651 then extension 881.PARISH DEACONSDeacon Manuel Guerrero—280-807Deacon Pat Lombardo—280-477Deacon Tom O’Connell—280-479Deacon Vic Puscas—280-482Deacon Tom Sagenbrecht—280-476Deacon Jim Sossong—280-481PARISH NURSEPat Mander, R.N.—893PARISH OFFICE—815-436-2651Admin. Asst.: Pat Widlowski—803Parish Secretary: Josefina Medina—800PARISH SCHOOL—815-436-3953Principal: John Garvey—837Asst. Principal: Jennifer Errthum—834Admin. Asst.: Kris Hitchins—812Secretary: Sue Welch—830Contact and General InformationPARISH OFFICE 815-436-2651 815-436-5017—FAXWEB SITE WWW.SMIP.ORG E-mail: webmaster@smip.orgRELIGIOUS ED. Pre-K through Confirmation 815-436-4501HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY OFFICE 815-436-2350PARISH SCHOOL OFFICE 815-436-3953BUILDING SERVICESSupervisor: Phil Gregoire—820BULLETIN EDITORCindy Sweeney—280-822 (articles are due 10days prior to the Sunday the article is to be runat bulletin@smip.org or in the Parish Office.)BUSINESS OFFICEBusiness Manager: Janice Gregoire—851Bobbi Mitchell—854/Therese DeSitter—804CALENDAR COORDINATORJenny Cederberg—280-486CEMETERY DIRECTORCheri Bohlin —801COMMUNICATION DIRECTORDavid Bachtel—815HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRYMain Number: 815-436-2350Director: Karen Welsch—814WEEKEND SCHEDULESaturday Evening Mass: 4:00 PMSunday Mass: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 12:15 PM& 6:00 PMSpanish Mass: Saturdays 5:30 PM (Church) &Sundays 12:15 PM (Cana Hall)Polish Mass: Sundays 10:30 AM (Cana Hall)WEEKDAY MASSESMonday through Saturday: 7:30 AMHOLISTIC CENTER STAFFPsychologist: Dr. Ted Welsch, Psy.D.—686Spiritual Director: Alice Dehm—896Counselor: Joan Lopina, MS, LCPC—892HOLY DAY & CIVIC HOLIDAY MASS TIMESPlease consult the bulletin or call the Parish Office forspecial Mass times.SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONEnglish: Saturdays 3:00-3:45 PM (Church Confessionals)Sundays 8:30-10:00 AM (Church Confessionals)Spanish: Saturdays 4:00-5:15 PM (NWA)Polish: Sundays 10:00 AM (FSH)Or by appointment with the priests.CHAPEL HOURS: Continuous exposition of the MostBlessed Sacrament from Sunday 7:00 PM through Friday9:00 PM except on First Fridays when expositioncontinues overnight to Saturday 7:00 AM.ANOINTING OF THE SICKContact Parish Office or priests when sickness occurs.LITURGY DIRECTORGeralyn Kuban—810MARRIAGE PREP COORDINATORSBrian & Melissa Gilbert—815-733-6294MINISTRIES COORDINATOREve Govea—846MUSIC MINISTRYDirector: Cherie Perine—850Monica Slayman, Janet Kirer—805Youth Choir Director: Heather Roerig—805Hispanic Ministry Music Coord.:Veronica Cruz—875RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONMain Number: 815-436-4501Program Director: Geri Morse—840Confirmation Director: Penny Giunta—878“My Time” with Jesus Director:Bridgett Melzacki—852TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORJackson Brunsting—838YOUNG ADULT MINISTRYFaith Bohlin—828LIBRARY—815-436-2651R.C.I.A.: Anyone seeking information about joining the CatholicFaith should contact the Parish Office. Inquiry begins in earlySeptember each year and lasts until Pentecost Sunday.MARRIAGES: Please contact the Parish Office when planning amarriage. Weddings must be scheduled at least six monthsin advance according to Diocesan norm. (Weddings are notscheduled on Sundays unless during a regular SundayMass.)BAPTISMS: Parents of children are required to attend aBaptism Class prior to setting a date for the Baptism of theirchild. We encourage parents to attend the class before yourchild is born. Baptisms are held on Sundays at 2:00 PM orduring a weekend Liturgy. Please call the Parish Office at 815-436-2651 to register for a Baptism Class Session.REGISTRATION: WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS ANDNEW MEMBERS! Please introduce yourself to one of thepriests and to those around you. If you are interested inregistering as a parishioner, you are invited to attend ourWelcome Gathering Event. This is held almost every Sundayat 10:15 AM and usually meets in the Media Center of theParish School. Registration for membership is no longertaken through the Parish Office but only through the SundayGatherings. For information or if you have questions aboutbecoming a parishioner, please call the Parish Office.