Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 25, 2016
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The Shrine
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St. Odilo Parish
National Shrine of the Poor Souls
St. Odilo Church is the only parish in the United States dedicated to the Souls in Purgatory.
It was founded and sanctioned as the Shrine of the Poor Souls
by His Eminence, George Cardinal Mundelein, in 1928,
with a special indulgence of 200 days granted upon each visit to the shrine.
Rectory: 2244 East Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
School: 2301 S. Clarence, Berwyn, IL 60402
Convent: 2319 S. Clarence, Berwyn, IL 60402
CCD Office: 2301 S. Clarence, Berwyn, IL 60402
Web Address: www.saintodilo.org
Fax:
Pastor:
Rev. Anthony Brankin
Associate Pastor:
Rev. Alejandro Marca Mansilla
Priests:
Rev. Msgr. Richard Saudis
Rev. Robert Coleman
Deacon:
Mr. Alfonso Salgado
School Principal:
Mr. William Donegan
School Secretary:
Mrs. Laura M. Cervantes
CCD Coordinator:
Mrs. Idalia Gonzalez
Mass Schedule:
Monday thru Friday: 6:30 and 8AM
Saturday: 8:00AM, 4PM
Sunday: 7AM (Sp.), 8:00 (Eng.), 9:30 (Latin) &
11AM (Eng.) & 12:30PM (Sp.)
Holy Days: 6:30PM (Eng.) the previous evening; 6:30,
8:10AM, 12:00 Noon and 6:30PM (Sp.)
Church is open: Weekdays from 6AM - 6PM
Confessions: Saturday 11:15AM - 12Noon & by
appointment.
Rectory Office hours: Monday thru Friday: 9AM -9PM
Saturday 9AM-7PM Sunday 9AM-7PM
(708) 484-2161
(708) 484-0755
(708) 680-0909
(708) 484-5321
(708) 788-0565
Music Director:
Mr. Paul Rau
Business Manager:
Mrs. Beth Ritzenthaler
Secretary:
Mrs. Gail Kunce
Marketing/Advancement:
Mrs. Ruby Martinez
All Sacraments and ceremonies are available in
Italian, Latin, Spanish & of course English.
Baptisms: Every Saturday at 10:30AM & Sunday at
1:30PM. Parents are required to register for baptism
with a priest. Parents should be registered parishioners.
Please call to make an appointment.
Marriages: Arrangements should be made at least six
months in advance with a parish priest. Please call the
rectory to make an appointment.
Visits to the Sick: Please inform the rectory for
hospital or homebound visits.
Quinceaneras: Cotillion Masses are available for our
girls who have been confirmed-please call.
Ramblings - Fr. Brankin
On Wednesday of last week we celebrated the Feast of the Holy Cross—and I am so grateful that we actually have a
relic of the True cross right here at Saint Odilo Parish.
That’s right—two tiny little slivers of wood—from the very Cross on which the Body of Jesus was splayed—The very
wood to which He was nailed and over which was smeared His Blood—and we have a piece of it. There are very few
meditations quite like the meditation we make in the presence of the True Cross.
Yes—that is it! The Cross—it all begins and ends with the Cross—always the Cross.
We begin and end all our prayers with the Sign of the Cross—And how beautiful is the full Spanish Sign of the Cross:
Por la senal de la Santa Cruz—de nuestros enemigos—Libranos Senor Dios—en el nombre—del Padre y de Hijo—y del
lo Spiritu Santo. “By the Sign of the Holy Cross—deliver us from our enemies, Lord God, in the name of the Father and
of the Son and of the Holy Ghost.”
And then the fingers in the shape of a cross are kissed. We don’t kiss the thumb—we are kissing the cross. We enter and
we leave the church and cross ourselves—then we kneel down and pray before the cross. In the ceremony of Baptism—
Even before the child is actually baptized—the priest signs the child with the cross—as if to warn the child that the
Crucified One is the one to whom that child is going to belong—and it may mean his crucifixion as well.
Our children then receive their First Holy Communion directly under the Cross—to let them know whose Sacred Body
and Blood that really is that they receive. Husbands and wives pledge their lives and their future before the Cross—unto
death—much as His Life was pledged to us.
And then at the end our lives the priest seals our deaths as he puts a cross of holy oil on our head and hands and feet—
and eyes and mouths and ears. We who have lived under the Cross now die in its arms. If there is anything that marks us
as belonging to Jesus—it is the Cross.
Of course, the Cross started out as capital punishment for non-Roman low-born criminals. The cross was the Roman
version of the electric chair—and how ugly and gruesome that is.
And Our Lord was executed on that Cross—but by His most merciful Love—he transformed that execution into the
all-redeeming Sacrifice of Redemption. He changed the brutal blood-stained Cross of the Romans into the beautiful
sweet instrument of God’s life and hope—that we all know and love. But why not? Love always yields life—you see it
in the love of husband and wife—you see it in the love of families. They love each other and life happens.
You see the same dynamic even on the Cross. In the irony of our faith—Jesus’ love conquers death even in the act of
dying. The tree by which Adam and Eve forfeited eternal life has now become the tree of our Salvation. His love yields
life.
And what more beautiful way do we partake of this sacrifice of Love and Life—than in the Mass. We can never ever
think that the Holy Mass is just a bunch of nice prayers said by the nice priest—in front of the nice people. Too often
these days—and the danger is particularly clear with the Novus Ordo Mass—the Mass has become—an opportunity for
the priest to show off his holiness and his sincerity—and how much he really means it!
The Mass becomes—too often—an opportunity for the people to get their spiritual thrills and an emotional charge out
of the peppy music and loud responses and the unctuous words—and everyone can show everyone else how happy and
sociable Jesus makes them feel.
Well that is not it.
Something is happening at the Mass—every Mass—and what is happening—is the Cross—and nothing less than the
Cross.
The Cross from two thousand years ago is right here—right now. Those steps are the hill at Calvary—and we climb
them with Jesus every time we ascend that altar to offer sacrifice.
And that altar is Golgotha—the skull place—the actual altar on which the Son of God is sacrificed—once and for all—
two thousand years ago—and yet today!
And right in the middle of Golgotha—raised high for all to see—is the Son of God offering Himself—on the Cross and
by means of the Cross—once again—though in an unbloody manner—for our salvation.
In the Mass—every time we say the Mass—Jesus gives Himself to the Father so that our sins would be forgiven and we
could go to heaven. The Sacrifice of our redemption is not some past and gone historical event that we remember
fondly—No it is given to us again and again at every Mass—every day—it is made available to us—every time we say
Mass!
How does that happen? I mentioned it last week—but when the priest says This is My Body—and This is my Blood—at
the word This , the bread becomes the Body of Christ—really truly substantially—and the wine becomes the Blood of
Christ—really truly substantially. There is no more bread and wine on the altar—it is gone—it is changed—it is Him!
And not just his flesh and blood—as if it were His Skin and His Corpuscles—but Jesus Whole and Entire—His mind—
His Heart—His person—and His Body and Blood—and on the Cross!
What happens is that at the utterance of those words—This is My Body—This is my Blood—the Cross from two
thousand years ago—in the moment of the offering of Jesus—the sacrifice of the Son of God—that moment is plucked
out of heaven and put right there on that altar.
In the Middle Ages—people had the devotion that for however long you were at Mass—you did not age. And why not
believe that? What is going on here is that Eternity—God’s world—heaven—is crashing in on our world.
Jesus offering Himself to the Father—present on this Altar—sweeps us all up in His Arms and He embraces us and
holds us close to Him and to His Cross and He takes us to the Father and says:
Father as you love me—love them—and as you accept my Sacrifice—accept them—and save them.
Have mercy on them. Forgive them their sins—listen to their prayers—grant them comfort in times of sorrow—
strength in times of weakness—joy in times of sadness. And if they are praying for the souls in Purgatory—look upon
those souls with the same love!
Oh, Father—do this—for the sake of the love You have for Your Son.
And the Father does it—and at every Mass. The Mass is the Cross, and the Cross is the sacrifice that brings forward to
our time—to this moment—from so long ago—the very Sacrifice by which we were saved.
And the Mass besides really making present the Sacrifice of Calvary—is its own unbloody sacrifice. No—Jesus does
not die again—He does not suffer again. It is unbloody—But there is an offering here—which we call an oblation where
we give ourselves to God in Jesus and say “Lord, we are Yours. Do with us as you please.” And there is an immolation—where something happens to the Victim—and in the Mass Jesus is the Victim—and His Body and Blood happens.
What a prayer—what a privilege—we are at Calvary at every Mass—and Calvary is brought to us at every Mass. The
Mass is not a meal—it is not a party—it is not like Thanksgiving dinner that I once heard a priest use as an example to
explain the Mass.
No. The Mass is the Cross—the Cross of Christ on which he died—but from which we live
In Honor of the
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
St. Odilo Parish
will be having
our annual
Pet Blessing
Saturday, October 1st
at
1PM
in the
Church Parking Lot
Group Contact Information
Armory of Christ-708-681-6879
Guadalupanos-708-484-2161
Legion of Mary -708-623-9280
Knights of Columbus-708-204-3761
Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima -708-484-1204
Little Flowers-469-487-9506
or [email protected]
ESL-708-287-7347 Spred-708-287-7347
Ushers-708-788-8136
For information about
making Confirmation
or First Communion
please call the CCD
office at 708-4845321.
REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK
CHILDREN LEARN MORE FROM
YOUR EXAMPLE THAN FROM
WHAT YOU TELL THEM.
World Wide Marriage Encounter
As men and women of God we are to “pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience and gentleness.” We are
called to keep his commandment to love one another as He has loved us. Is this evident in your lives and marriages?
Strengthen, renew and rekindle your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter on October 7-9, 2016 or
December 9-11, 2016, both at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/
information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http://wwme-chicagoland.org .
Como hombres y mujeres de Dios estamos para "perseguir la rectitud, devoción, fe, amor, paciencia y delicadeza."
Estamos llamados a seguir su mandamiento de amaros unos a otros como él nos ha amado. Este evidente en sus vidas
y matrimonios? Fortalecer, renovar y reavivar tu matrimonio por asistir a un Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial son
noviembre 4-6, 2016. Inscríbase hoy para asistir al próximo fin de semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial. Para
más información de los Fines de Semana en español, si vive en los suburbios o pertenece a la Diócesis de Joliet,
comuníquese con Javier y Gaby Vargas (630) 621-8984 [email protected] , en el área de Chicago llamar a
Oscar y Luz Delgado (847) 826-9525, [email protected], para los que vivan en el área del sur de Chicago y el Noroeste
de Indiana llamar a Juan y Elia Zambrano (708) 825-4099 [email protected] . Se recomienda registrarse con
anticipación ya que el cupo es limitado.
Second Collection TODAY
St. Vincent DePaul Society
St. Odilo Parish St. Vincent DePaul Society is in need of your help. Throughout the year we
provide confidential assistance, usually in the form of food, rent and utility assistance. Our
funds are very low at present and, for this reason, Father Brankin has authorized a special
collection to be taken up on Saturday and Sunday, September 24th & September 25th. Please
be as generous as your means allow. Those we help will be very grateful for your kindness.
Thanks to our parishioners who constantly show support for the St. Vincent DePaul Society by
putting money in the poor box in the vestibule of the church. We depend on these
contributions to fulfill our mission and provide help to those who are in need.
Adoration Chapel
La Capilla de Adoración
The Adoration Chapel of St. Odilo Church is open
La Capilla de Adoración de la iglesia San Odilo
every Thursday for adoration from 6AM to 6PM.
esta abierta todos los jueves de 6AM a 6PM .
All are welcome
Todos son bienvenidos.
Suburban Catholic Singles Group (SCSG) Multi Parish Ministry
For singles in their 40’s and 50’s
October Events
Saturday, 10/8 join us for Horseback riding at 5pm at Fitzjoy Farm, 12211 S. La Grange Rd. in Palos Park.
Afterwards, enjoy Dinner at Hackney's next door. Cost is $34 for Horseback riding. Dinner extra. RSVP
required by 9/27 if attending.
You can contact us at [email protected]
Find us on Facebook – Suburban Catholic Singles
Pastoral Migratoria
El ministerio de Pastoral Migratoria les invita a un taller informativo sobre como aplicar a becas, requisitos y programas de ahorro
para el colegio. Este taller es para padres de familia y para estudiantes en cualquier nivel académico. El taller será llevado acabo
por ENLACE CHICGO el próximo Jueves 29 de Septiembre en el basement de la escuela de St. Odilo. Comenzaremos a las
6:30pm
Venga y infórmese de cómo su hijo(a) puede aplicar a diferentes becas con o sin documentos. No importa que edad tengan sus
hijos, venga e informese de cómo iniciar un plan de ahorro para pagar por el colegio de sus hijos.
Para mas información, comuníquese con Arturo Gonzalez 708-252-9020
Heated, six room apartment
for rent in
Berwyn near St. Odilo.
Call 708-788-1302
October 9 – BUNCO 2:30-4:30 pm $5 Advance/$6 Door
Bunco-Raffles-Cash Prizes-Refreshments
Call 708-447-4705 for advance tickets.
October 28 & 29 – FALL CASINO NIGHTS 6pm-1am
Admission $5/FREE 6-7pm Blackjack/Poker/Casino Games
Food & Drink-PIANO LOUNGE with LIVE MUSIC
ST. BARBARA PARISH CENTER
4015 Prairie, Brookfield (1 block North of Ogden Ave.)
SICK RELATIVES & FRIENDS
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Please remember the sick - Regina Szatkowski, Josephine Sprovieri,
Ernest Karamas, Charlie Turek, George Kasper, Alice Kowalski,
Henry Kereluk, Sr. Johanna Trisoliere, Ramon Marentes, Richard
Wenc, William Stepanek, Karen Lewis, Joseph Kirchoff, our Veterans,
Barbara Defina, Ralph Cannataro, Mike Kadrowicz, Eddie Shishkoff,
Baby Carmody, Frances Rapacz, Maurice Ford, Milly Kosinar, Shirley
Klein, Anita Sanchez, Karen Halter, L. R. Hammond, Patricia Niwa,
Barbara Mance, Deborah Ferguson, Francisco Solis, Jeanette Sprovieri, Hubert Ruiz, Mike Reato, Joseph Cannella Jr., Robert Bujnowski,
Patricia Dewk, Danny Gale, Joan Brunner, Pat Fitzgerald, Patricia
Stalzer, Norma Kmet, Frank Niwa, Tuley Ruzicka, Jim Wisniewski,
Narda Zendlock, Donna Oborski, Paul Burke, Elizabeth Andrejek,
Ashley Hess, Jean Bonin, Isabelle Rodriguez, Richard Geary,
Charlotte Moore, Ted Priban, Bernice Hadzima, Adam Mance,
Mary Zindrick, George Fuoco, Angie Nutile, Rahman Ayi, Roger
Kowalski, Vincent Wallis, Pat Grady, Irene Smith.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26-SAINT COSMAS AND
DAMIAN, MARTYS
REST IN PEACE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29-SAINTS MICHAEL,
GABRIEL, AND RAPHAEL, ARCHANGELS
Please remember all those God has called to Himself from
our parish family Bernice Hadzima, Jose Cruz Trujillo,
Florence Holt, Carmen Ramirez.
WEDDING BANNS
III-Antonio Guerrero & Julia Herrera
OUR WEEKLY OFFERING
September 18, 2016
Last Year
$10, 625.00
$10,466.24
Thank you!
Fr. Brankin
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
MONDAY...
4PM-CCD (SCH)
6:30-CCD (SCH)
6:30-Legion of Mary (PrR)
TUESDAY…
3PM-Jr. High Choir (SCH)
6:30-Spred (PrR)
WEDNESDAY…
3PM-Handbells (CH)
6PM-ESL Beginner (PH)
6:30-Arts & Crafts (SR)
7PM-Spanish Choir (PR)
7:30-ESL Intermediate (PH)
THURSDAY…
3PM-Children’s Choir (SCH)
6:30-Educational Workshop (PH)
6:45-Armory of Christ (CB)
7PM-Bible Study (PR)
FRIDAY…
6:30-Pequeño Rebaño (CB)
7PM-Faith Formation (PR)
SATURDAY…
1PM-Pet Blessing (Church Parking Lot)
6:30AM-Stephen Gerlach (Jansen Family)
8:10AM-John & Rose Golden (Jack & Roz Mozis)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27-SAINT VINCENT DE
PAUL, PRIEST
6:30AM-Florence J. Provencher (Biagi Family)
8:10AM-Zolton Torok (Joan Stockhausen)
-John Galvin (Moira)
-Lena Toscano (Cimaglia Family)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28-SAINT WENCESLAUS, MARTYR; SAINT LAWRENCE RUIZ AND
COMPANIONS, MARTYRS
6:30AM-Blessing for Danny & Vigny Perilla (Mom)
8:10AM-Francesco & Josephina Gaudio (Gaudio Family)
6:30AM-Ed & Lorraine White, Stinkie Slenk (Family)
8:10AM-Carol Cody Newcomb (St. Sabina 1st Friday Club)
-Jerry & Rita Heilman Family (R. Sandoval)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30-SAINT JEROME,
PRIEST AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
6:30AM-Birthday Blessings for Luke Patno (Mom)
8:10AM-Carol Cody Newcomb (St. Sabina 1st Friday Club)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1-SAINT THERESE OF
THE CHILD JESUS, VIRGIN AND DOCTOR OF
THE CHURCH
8AM-Carol Cody Newcomb (St. Sabina 1st Friday Club)
2PM-Wedding of Antonio Guerrero & Julia Herrera
4PM-William Gruber (Family)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2-TWENTY-SEVENTH
SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
7AM-Poor Souls
8AM-Anne Bogolin (Carol Ann Bergant)
9:30AM-60th Anniversary of John & Cathy Piwowar
11AM-Elaine Kowalkowski (Petrauskas Family)
12:30PM-Fabio Garcia (Luz Marina & Jovana)
SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK
October
1&2
Eucharistic
Minister
Lector
Altar Servers
4PM
B. Ouska
J. Stockhausen
S. Gutierrez
R. Ronco
R. Ronco
7AM
(Esp.)
M. Marin
E. Mendoza
O. Pereda
L. Rosillo
A. Cruz
A. Mendoza
8AM
N. Kmet
J. Oborski
S. Sandoval
D. Kosenesky
V. Bermudez, S. Ruiz
P. Morales, J. Saavedra
9:30AM
W. Morrall, S. Morrall
W. Estrella, L. Estrella
11AM
Armory of Christ
12:30PM (Esp.)
E. Coronado, M. Garcia
A. Mendez, A. Salgado
Armory of Christ
N. Rodriguez
A. Rivera
D. Sanchez,
M. Estevez
Servers for Week of September 26-October 1: M. Herrera, S. Herrera, J. Rau