Saint Cajetan Parish
Confirmation Class of 2017
Mary Eileen Burke
Abigail Carroll
Kara Coghlan
Colleen Connelly
Emmett Connolly
Jonathan Cosgrove
Cara Crosse
Clare Dennehy
Alyssa DiLella
Lily Dorsch
Sofija Labiak
Sean Mahanes
Kyle Markvart
James Moore
Anna Nelson
Matthew Ostiguy
Moira Pyatt
Emily Rohrbach
Grace Rowan
Gianna Rubino
Marty Doyle
Daniel Eberle
Aidan Flynn
Alexis Foster
Maeve Geraghty
Brian Gidney
Sean Hollander
Julia Kalinsky
Owen Kelly
Seamus Kelly
Abigail Sarich
Grace Scanlan
Samantha Schmitz
Kiernan Schumacher
Paul Staudacher
Brigid Tolley
David Tolley
Nicholas Toosley
Brendan Walsh
Saragh Walsh
Kate Zeller
From Our Pastor
From Father Frank
The gospel today tells the story of the temptations of Christ. I think that each of us has been
tempted to do or say something that we knew was wrong. Perhaps we were tempted to lie, or
to cheat in a game, on a test, or even on our income taxes. Perhaps we tried to take the easy
way out or succumbed to peer pressure to drink or try illegal drugs. Perhaps we sought physical pleasure through inappropriate relationships. Temptations are all around us and they constantly are bombarding us and it is difficult to stay strong solid in our faith. Many people when caught doing something
wrong quickly dismiss their action by saying, “the devil made me do it.”
Today, Jesus encounters the devil and is tempted. Jesus had been fasting and praying for a long time and I am
sure that he was very weak. Jesus, being fully human, also had weaknesses and the devil knew exactly what
they were – just as he does for us. However the good news is that Jesus was victorious against the devil –
because he placed his hope and trust in God alone! Jesus knew that it was only through the power of prayer
and the grace of the Holy Spirit that he would prevail.
The same holds true for us. The good news is that Jesus shows us that we can be victorious over our temptations. We do not have to submit to the ways or pressures of the world and not even the taunts and temptations
of the devil have power over us. If we choose to use the power of prayer and the grace of the Holy Spirit there
is nothing that we cannot do and there is nothing that can harm us. Let us take an example from Jesus on how
to be strong against the power of evil.
The Holy Season of Lent
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends quietly on Holy Thursday before the evening Mass of the Lord’s
Supper. For forty days we prepare to celebrate the great day of Easter, the highest feast day of the entire
Church year. With the Mass of the Lord’s Supper we enter into a new season, the Sacred Triduum (the three
days) that intensely leads us to the glory of Easter. At the heart of the liturgical year stands the Triduum, all
other seasons either lead up to or flow from these sacred days. Everyone should mark their calendars now
and plan to celebrate with us these sacred days, April 13, 14 and 15, and the joy of Easter Sunday, April
16.
On Ash Wednesday we are marked or signed with ashes to remind us of who we are, sinners, and like the barren branches we anticipate the coming Spring – the coming of new life. Lent is a time to acknowledge our
need for repentance and turning back to the Lord. Lent is not just a time “to give up” something, but a time of
decision – deciding for conversion and returning to God. During Lent we are called to purify ourselves
through the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the traditional disciplines of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
You will notice a change in the liturgy during the season of Lent. The green vestments have been replaced
with violet to remind us of the somberness of the season. The Gloria will be omitted, and the word Alleluia is
not said or sung during Lent. All of this preparing us for Easter glory, where we boldly proclaim that we are
an Alleluia people, who have been saved by the Cross of Jesus and are called to new life in the joy of God’s
Spirit.
From Our Pastor
I strongly urge you not to waste these next forty days of Lent, but to make the most out of them. Use the various opportunities for prayer to deepen your relationship with Christ. Each year God gives us this time for our
renewal and conversion. What is more important than your soul? Is it money, friends, summer homes, vacations, sports, or television? Recall the words of Christ – be prepared for you do not know the day or hour.
How much more time are you willing to gamble? May we rise from the ashes of sin and come alive with the
fire of faith given to us at Pentecost!
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Mass
Next Sunday, March 12th, St. Cajetan will once again host the annual South Side Irish Parade Mass at
9:00AM. Fr. Tom Hurley will be the presider. Please note that due to the events planned around the neighborhood there will not be an 11:00AM Mass on Sunday March 12th.
Baptismal Font
I wanted to give you an update on the status of our new baptismal font. The contracts were signed in January
and the font is being constructed. In the next couple of weeks you will notice some “construction” in the back
of the Church as some of the floor tiles will have to be removed so that electricity can be run to the place of
the new font. Luckily we have plenty of tile to replace what was removed. If all goes well, I am hoping that
the new font will be ready for the Easter Vigil when the new waters of baptism are blessed. I will keep you
informed.
Yours in the Crucified Christ,
Parish Life
The Sanctuary light burns in memory of
Martin Huske.
Sunday Offering
(requested by Marguerite Huske)
The Sunday offering for February 26
$7,437.00
Thank you for your generosity.
We are truly blessed.
March is Colon Cancer
Awareness Month.
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St. Cajetan School News
Just A Reminder
The 2016 Contribution Statements for Income
Tax purposes can be obtained by calling the
Parish Center, at 773-474-7800. Please indicate whether you want to pick up the statement or have us mail to you.
Christian Leadership Essay Award
Every year, the Southside Catholic Conference Executive Board invites eighth graders in Conference
schools to write an essay about a person they feel is
an example of an outstanding Christian leader. Each
school represented in the Conference chooses one
girl’s and one boy’s essay to represent their school.
The Executive Board then reads all essays, and
chooses one girl and one boy as the overall winner.
The Peanut Butter & Jelly Ministry is
grateful to everyone who contributed
supplies that were needed.
Students of all winning essays are recognized at the
Christian Leadership Awards Ceremony. This year’s
ceremony was held on February 16, at St. Linus
Church. We congratulate Eighth Graders Sean Hollander and Grace Rowan who are the St. Cajetan
winners.
Fr. Perez Knights of Columbus is holding a
membership drive on Palm Sunday, April 9.
Anyone wishing to join can get an application by
calling Rich Fitzgerald at 773-965-1792 or
Larry Lynch at 312-444-3145
Sean wrote his essay about his older brother Patrick,
a graduate of St. Cajetan, who is Sean’s biggest role
model in his life. Patrick is a good student and a terrific athlete who helps Sean in many ways through
sports, education, and faith.
St. Cajetan Women’s Club is selling
Fannie May for Easter. Candy is 15%
off and no sales tax. Orders are due by
Sunday, March 19. Your order will be
shipped to your home via FedEx the
week of April 3. Check out the new items available
in the catalogs. Stock up on Easter treats. If you have
any questions, please call Andrea Hogan at 773-4450503.
Grace’s essay was a tribute to her Seventh Grade
Teacher Mrs. Terry Lonergan. Grace noticed that
Mrs. Lonergan always recognized the good in people. Even though Grace hasn’t seen Mrs. Lonergan
since 7th Grade, she wanted to thank her for changing
her life simply because she took the time to recognize the things that made her special. She will remember Mrs. Lonergan’s lesson that taught her that
integrity is choosing what you know is right when
other people are not, and doing the right thing even
when the world is not watching.
If you are contemplating making a will or
changing your will and plan to leave something to
charity, please keep St. Cajetan Parish in mind. A
bequest to your parish continues your love and
concern for your parish long after your life on
earth has been completed.
We Congratulate Sean and Grace for representing
St. Cajetan School as they recognize outstanding
Christian Leaders.
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Human Concerns
Respect Life News
Prayer – Education – Action
If someone you know is suffering from the effects
of an abortion, call Project Rachel of the Archdiocese 312-337-1962.
If you or someone you know needs help with a pregnancy, call The Women’s Center - Evergreen Park 708-425-0707 or 773-783-6100 or north 773-7941313 or http://www.womens-center.org or Illinois
Right to Life at 312-422-9300.
2017 Second Grade Reconciliation Class
Remember a loved one with a memorial
to St. Cajetan Parish School.
Let us remember in our prayers the women and men
who serve in the Armed Services, especially those
from our community.
Sgt. Matt Ahern
ENS Zachary Lynn
CSM Joseph Cistaro
LCpl Raymond Maroney
Lt. William Cozzie
SPC David Ryan Martinez
SSgt. Bill Gorman
CPL Joseph Mudd
PVT Jack Gorman
PFC Brian Murphy
PVT Michael Gorman
Seaman Andres Nealis
Seaman Kyle R. Haney SPC Patrick Ragen
SPC. Theodore Haras
Lt. JG Patrick Ryan
PFC Mickey Johnson
Lt. JG Robert Villasenor
PFC Tyler Johnson
PO3 Ian Keating
AAUSN Nathan McNulty
Lt. Anne T. McEldowney
Seaman Brian Zia
St. Cajetan REP Schedule
REP Class Schedule
March 7
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
March 14
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
March 21
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Exposition/
Benediction
March 28
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Mass at 6:45 p.m.
Do you know someone in the military and would like
to add their name to our list? We would be happy to
include their name and pray for them. If someone
currently listed has completed his/her service, please
let us know so we can adjust the list accordingly.
Please call the Parish Center at 773- 474-7800.
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Human Concerns
Did You Know That…?
SPRED
(Special Religious Development)
On Saturday, March 11 at 9:15 a.m.,
Alderman Matt O'Shea and the
Mt. Greenwood Park Special Recreation Department invites the community
to gather at Mt. Greenwood Park for a
special send-off for Mt. Greenwood resident and
Special Olympics Chicago athlete, Tommy Shimoda.
Tommy will be traveling to Austria for the Special
Olympics World Games, where he will compete in
speed skating. He is the only athlete from the city of
Chicago who qualified to be a part of Team USA.
Tommy has been competing in the Special Olympics
Chicago program at Mt. Greenwood Park since he
was eight years old, and is looking to bring home the
Gold Medal!
Help Needed
The SPRED ministry provides catechesis to those
with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The
St. Cajetan SPRED ministry has been welcoming
adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for the past six years. Currently, the St. Cajetan
SPRED ministry is in need of volunteers to serve as
catechists. Please consider joining SPRED and help
ensure that St. Cajetan continues to provide spiritual
nourishment to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. No prior experience is necessary
and training will be provided.
If you are interested in learning more about the
SPRED ministry please contact Joe at 773-936-2139
or [email protected].
Attention South Side
Irish Parade Fans!
The South Side Irish Parade,
scheduled this year for March 12 is fast approaching! The SSIP Committee has been hard at work
planning and raising funds for this annual rite of
spring. We are once again holding a Grand Raffle in
order to defray some of the many expenses associated with running the parade. We will only be selling 300 tickets and will offer two prizes – a first
prize of $10,000.00 and a second prize of $5,000.00
– so each ticket purchased has a 1 in 150 chance of
winning a prize!
Get fit and benefit by
participating in WOWO
2017!
The Morgan Park Junior
Woman’s Club has partnered
with many local fitness professionals to support domestic violence awareness by organizing the 6th Annual Work Out to Wipe Out Domestic Violence
Benefit Day (WOWO) to take place throughout the
Beverly Morgan Park community and nearby suburbs on March 18, 2017. (Donation $25.) Every dollar donated helps advance A New Direction Beverly
Morgan Park’s (A.N.D) mission to have every
home be safe and free from domestic violence. Visit
www.anewdirectionbmp.org/wowo for the 2017
WOWO schedule event t-shirts and easy registration
and payment
The winning tickets will be drawn on Parade Day.
Please consider supporting the parade by purchasing
a full raffle ticket for $100.00, a half-ticket for
$50.00, or a quarter-ticket for $25.00. For tickets,
contact Mary Beth Sheehan at 312-399-7505. Tickets can be delivered.
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ST. CAJETAN PARISH MISSION
Science & The Shroud:
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Thursday, March 16
7:00 p.m. in the Church
Using this sacred season of Lent
to draw closer to the Passion of
our Lord Jesus Christ, our Parish
Mission will also prepare us for
the Shroud of Turin exhibit.
The Shroud Replica Exhibit will
be displayed at St. Cajetan from
March 18 - 26.
Crucifixion
Bartolomé Estebán Murillo (1675)
Father Jerome Kish, pastor at St. Matthew’s
Church in Glendale Heights, will offer a meditation on the Lord’s Passion, drawing from his
background as a Catholic priest of the Diocese of
Joliet with a doctorate in Electrical Engineering.
We look forward to seeing you on
Thursday, March 16 for our
Parish Mission.
EXPLORE
THE
HISTORY
AND
SCIENCE OF
THE TURIN
Man the Shroud
Exhibit
S a t u r d a y, M a r c h 1 8 - S u n d a y, M a r c h 2 6
What is the Shroud of Turin?
This exhibit, does
not attempt to
“prove” the Shroud
authentic, but the
message of Christ
is clearly presented
as the evidence
is examined.
“One of the most
perplexing enigmas
of modern times.”
National Geographic
For more information,
contact Deb Breakey:
[email protected]
The Shroud of Turin is a long linen cloth
made out of flax and measures 14 ft.
long and 3.5 ft. side. It bears the faint
image of a bearded, crucified man with
bloodstains that match the wounds of
the crucifixion suffered by Jesus of
Nazareth as recorded in all four Gospel
narratives. The Shroud has been preserved and revered for centuries as the
actual burial shroud that wrapped Jesus
Christ. It is the single most studied artifact in human history; modern science
has completed hundreds of thousands of
hours of detailed study and intense research on it, yet the Shroud remains a
profound mystery.
About the Exhibit
The Man of the Shroud Exhibit
includes a canvas reproduction of the
Shroud and presents the results of a
comprehensive scientific and forensic
study with numerous photographs and
illustrations. This Shroud Exhibit
draws audiences into the historical,
medical and scientific investigation
while comparing Christ’s painful ordeal
of crucifixion as revealed in holy
Scripture and on the Shroud.
The exhibit will be
displayed in the Church
for 9 days; allowing
many opportunities
for personal viewing
at your own pace.
Eucharistic Celebrations
If you would like your name or a relative’s name
removed from our prayer list, please call the
Parish Center at 773-474-7800.
Monday - March 6
8:30 a.m. - James M. Daly (Eugene Daly)
Kathleen O’Connell (The Munin Family)
Please Pray for Our Sick Relatives & Friends
Sarah Bond, Clyde Brandenburger, Marty Brogan,
Corinne Brombosz, Patsy Brown, Felix Coccaro,
Rita Chappell, Nancy Curry, Kristen Cusack, Pat
Daley, Dylan Dryer, Austin Eckert, Robert Ford,
Barbara Fox, Virginia Garcia, Gary Giannoni,
William Healy, John Hincks, Dr. John Hurley, Mary
Ann Hurley, Mary Kaye Jenrich, Cameron Kelly,
Patricia Kelly, George Kirwan, Karen Kocanda,
Sharon Kozola, Michael Kuciver, Dorothy LaBarge,
Mike Lyle, Jim Lynch, John Lynch, Roger Lynch,
Joyce Martin, John McDonald, Brian McDonough,
Edmund Mitchell, Matt Moran, Doris Neeson,
Jeffrey Oakes, Dolores O’Brien, Bernie O’Reilly,
Anne Reedy, Barb Rollheiser, Bill Simmons, John
Stanton, Bill Tomczak, Melanie Williams and those
who are in need of our prayers.
Tuesday - March 7 - St. Perpetua & St. Felicity
8:30 a.m. - Marie Coffey (The Munin Family)
Wednesday - March 8 - St. John of God
8:30 a.m. - Lt. Gene Munin (The Munin Family)
Kieran McBride
(Grandma & Grandpa Ratzel)
Kathy Gitzski (Bob & Connie Ratzel)
Thursday - March 9 - St. Frances of Rome
8:30 a.m. - Joan Ensworth (Janel & Rob Morris)
Friday - March 10
8:30 a.m. - Bob Greenfield (St. Cajetan Golf League)
Christopher McBride
(Bob & Connie Ratzel)
Brian Dastur (Bob & Connie Ratzel)
Eternal Rest Grant
unto them, oh Lord
Saturday - March 11
8:30 a.m. - Sandra Graves-Strauser
(Tony & Maureen Kaufmann)
4:00 p.m. - Maggie Guilfoyle (The Guilfoyle Family)
Judy McCarthy (Terry Walsh)
Mary Ita Scannell (Patricia McGrail)
Jack (Red) & Brian Finn (Family)
Bill Sheehan (The Lippert Family)
Sean McCarthy (Dick & Margie Temple)
Jack, Helen & Jake Matijevic (Family)
Ron Jenrich (Mary Kaye Jenrich)
Lorraine Doe,
mother of Denise Roccasalva
Readings For The Week
Monday:
Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10,
15; Mt 25:31-46
Tuesday:
Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19;
Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday:
Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13,
18-19; Lk 11:29-32
Thursday:
Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25;
Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12
Friday:
Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8;
Mt 5:20-26
Saturday:
Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5,
7-8; Mt 5:43-48
Sunday:
Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20,
22; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9
Sunday - March 12 - Second Sunday of Lent
7:00 a.m. - The Parishioners of St. Cajetan Parish
9:00 a.m. - Patrick Coakley (Family)
Marge Shannon (Margie & Dick Temple)
Bob Rafferty (Fran & Peggy Blake)
Jack (Red) & Brian Finn (Family)
Remember to pray the rosary for world
peace, the unborn, the homeless, people
who have lost their jobs and for vocations.
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Weekend Mass Schedule
March 11
&
March 12
4:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m.
Celebrant
Fr. F. Kurucz
Fr. L. Glueckert
Fr. T. Hurley
No Mass
Lectors
J. Sobczak
M. Stanton
K. Kozlowski
A. Stinites
M. Hayes
T. Healy
No Mass
*S. Metz
D. Desmond
E. Juillard
*C. Gurin
T.B.D.
S. Kelly
L. Kelly
B. Gidney
E. Connolly
C. Connolly
C. Schultz
*A. Youpel
Eucharistic
B.
Coccaro
K. Healy
Ministers
G. LaBarge J. Villasenor
* Sacristan
Altar
Servers
G. Rubino
J. Moore
P. Staudacher
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
No Mass
No Mass
Electronic Sunday Contribution
You can enroll in a number of ways:
• Go to the Parish Website home page and click on the “Automatic Contribution” link
• Call the Parish Center (773-474-7800) to have an enrollment form mailed to you.
• Go to www.parishpay.com
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Contributions can be made by credit card or from the bank account of your choice
Contributions can be made once or twice monthly
Options are available for special collections
For more information, call the Parish Center 773-474-7800
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Saint Cajetan
2445 W. 112th St.
Chicago, Illinois 60655
Parish Center/Offices
2445 W. 112th Street
773-474-7800
Fax: 773-474-7878
Website
www.cajetan.org
773-474-7820
School Office
2447 W. 112th Street
Weekend Masses: Saturday - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday - 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
Holy Day Masses: As scheduled
Daily Mass: 8:30 a.m., Monday - Saturday
773-474-7820
Fax: 773-474-7821
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and by
appointment.
773-474-7815
Baptisms: The first and third Sunday of each month at
12:30 p.m. Arrangements must be made in advance;
first time parents need to schedule pre-baptism program. Contact the Parish Center 773-474-7800.
Religious Education Program
Our Staff
Rev. Frank A. Kurucz
Pastor
773-474-7800
David Boyle
Music Director
773-474-7806
Deb Breakey
*REP Coordinator
773- 474-7815
Beth Dougherty
Business Manager
773-474-7807
Rev. Bernard Danber, O.S.A.
Weekday Celebrant
Rev. Leopold Glueckert, O’Carm Weekend Celebrant
Rev. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A.
Weekend Celebrant
Rev. Peter McGarry, O’Carm
Weekend Celebrant
Rev. Bernard Scianna, O.S.A.
Weekend Celebrant
Rob Morris
Deacon
773-474-7800
Michelle Nitsche
Principal
773-474-7820
Joe & Denise Roccasalva
Deacon Couple
773- 474-7814
*REP = Religious Education Program
Marriage: Arrangements are to be made with a priest
at least four months before the wedding. A Marriage
Preparation Program is a requirement in this Archdiocese (Pre-Cana, Discovery Weekend, etc.). No Sunday
weddings, please.
Holy Communion for Homebound Parishioners:
If you or a friend or family member is homebound, on
a long or short term basis, please call the parish and a
Minister of Care will be happy to bring you Communion in your home at your convenience.
Sacrament of the Sick: If you or a friend or family
member would like to receive the Sacrament of the
Sick, please contact the parish to make arrangements.
Adult Choir: Wednesday rehearsals 7:00 p.m. in the
Parish Center. New members are welcome.
New Parishioners: Welcome. Please register at
the Parish Center or at www.cajetan.org at your convenience. Moving parishioners, please let us know as
soon as possible.
Bulletin deadline: Articles must be submitted in writing by noon Friday for the following weekend. You
can also e-mail your article to [email protected].