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FROM THE PASTOR’S PEN FLIP THE SWITCH! everything to understand what’s If you were worshipping this past what and how each system truly weekend at our St. Philip the Apostle works. By the time you read this, Church, you probably noticed that the they’ve been on the job for four ceiling fans were going like gangbusters, weeks. whipping up a little bit of a breeze inside the church. However, it was still a bit In that time they’ve had to deal with humid and uncomfortable. I can tell you flooding in multiple basements, coming in to determine what is why. gutters that needed blowing out (to causing some of our glitches. But help prevent future flooding), gas the glitch on June 20 was all me. Earlier that morning one of our leaks in several buildings at both Silly me. maintenance crew members flipped the campuses, roof leaks, three failed switch in the sacristy to turn on the air sump pumps and a destroyed water Now, if only we could call down the conditioning, knowing that the day was heater, the end of school events, and Holy Spirit in his fullness on our going to be another hot and humid one. minor interior renovations. parish with the flip of a switch, I’d be Fantastic. We are fortunate to have air Meanwhile, they are also tending to ecstatic. However, the Spirit doesn’t conditioning in both our churches. We the ordinary maintenance needs. quite work that way. More prayer is are made more comfortable by having needed. And more Alpha efforts, this capability. They’re doing a fantastic job. So and the like, will be needed. when you read the above stuff about Even though the sacristy switch was not being aware that the basement By the way, we’ll be offering a new flipped, calling for cooler air, nothing switch at St. Philip cuts off the Alpha course this fall. Let’s “flip that happened. upstairs switch in the sacristy, I am switch” and start talking up Alpha definitely not criticizing. I mention it among your family and friends who Nothing happened because we’ve got only to say, there’s a lot involved in have not yet attended! two new maintenance team members. maintenance and our newest guys One is the head of maintenance. The who are fantastic, are getting their other, his assistant. Our new head hands around all the systems, HAPPY JULY 4 maintenance guy, Bobby, went down literally! Independence Day is here. After into the St. Philip Church basement Mass on Sunday, I plan on flying to earlier in the week to turn off the air On the same topic of “switches,” if Atlanta to spend three days with my conditioning. Church was getting too you were at St. Philip Church the brother and his family. Like many of cold. weekend of June 20, and you only you, I haven’t seen or been with heard the last two-thirds of my family—aside from Face Time and The switch in the sacristy only works homily, that was not because of a Zoom—for over a year. when the main switch in the basement is short in the sound system or some engaged. Our new guys are still figuring other mystery failing of the system. I I’m looking forward to it. May your out how all our systems work. Like most simply forgot to turn on my personal own holiday be joyous and relaxing! parishes, we don’t have up-to-date mic. Happy Independence Day! operating manuals. (The switch in the sacristy was installed only a few years Yep. It was me. I forgot. Till I ago, I’m told). remembered. In the absence of current operating We have been having difficulties with manuals, it will take a while for our the sound systems at both Churches, maintenance team to work through and we have a new consultant OUR VISION STATEMENT Divine Mercy Parish is a Welcoming Community that Inspires Disciples of Jesus to Share God’s Love and Transform the World. Making Disciples • Building Church • Serving Others
COMMUNITY OUTREACH CONGRATULATIONS A LUMEN CHRISTI INSTITUTE A JUST HARVEST NEEDS EVENT: OUR HELP A School for the Lord’s Service: A Throughout the pandemic A JUST Meditation on the Rule of HARVEST remained open and St. Benedict: Sunday July 25, 7:30 p.m. continues to serve a record number of Written for monks living in Italy almost clients. Now they need our help with a 1600 years ago, The Rule of St. Benedict number of projects. There will be is remarkable for its wisdom, its scheduled days to participate. If you are discretion, and its clarity. St. Benedict interested, please email David Crawford draws on Scripture and the theological at david@ajustharvest.org. David will tradition that preceded him to craft a contact you with specific information. text that combines both detailed prescriptions for daily life in a monastery INDOOR and the principles of a spiritual theology. Cleaning the kitchen and dining areas All these prescriptions and theological Painting the kitchen and dining areas principles he sees as foundation of a This opportunity is for ADULTS ONLY School for the Lord’s Service. In this and anyone who participates MUST wear webinar we will look at several elements a mask. Congratulations to Evette Castro of that “school” that guide any Christian Longalong & Kylle Angelo DeLeon to “run along the path of God’s OUTDOOR Consing on their wedding day, commandments, our hearts overflowing Assist with: Friday, June 25, 2021 wit the inexpressible delight of Composting love” (Rule of St. Benedict, Prologue 49). Hoop House ARCHDIOCESE LIFTS COVID-19 Clearing the parking lot RESTRICTIONS Join the Lumen Christi Institute for this Building a Library Box If you don’t receive our e-blast yet, (to monthly special series on Monastic Other possible projects sign-up, email Judy Pyke Wisdom. This event will be held online These opportunities are for ADULTS at jpyke@divinemercynorthshore.org or through Zoom (registration required) ONLY. call the parish office) or have not seen the and live-streamed to YouTube. parish news on our website, the Click here to register or visit https:// Many thanks to our many parishioners Archdiocese has issued guidelines www.lumenchristi.org/events/upcoming. who have donated funds, goods and in accordance with the State for Phase 5 time to keep A JUST HARVEST open of Restore Illinois, essentially lifting most and running! of our restrictions. Thus, we are at 100% capacity at both our churches; reservations are no longer required to attend Mass; and face masks are no longer required unless you are unvaccinated (or you feel more comfortable wearing one). You can read the full list of guidelines on our website under Parish News and Events or by clicking here. FINANCE PLEASE MAKE A REGULAR For online donations, our Parish uses DONATION TO DIVINE MERCY Your generosity helps us bring you the Mass each week, do the good work of the parish, support our outreach efforts and keep the Scan the Code lights on! We are grateful beyond measure for Sign up for online giving at givecentral.org to Donate! your support. God Bless You!!
PRAYER AND WORSHIP SACRED VESSELS MASS INTENTIONS Would you like a Mass said for a loved All of the items used at Mass and in our Catholic Rituals have unique names and one? Just call Megan Nolan at our uses. Many of us see them used but few of us may know their names. office at 847-881-6664 or 847-446- Notwithstanding, after years of use, refurbishing them to their original look 0856, and she’ll be able to help you. becomes essential. We have prioritized what items must be refinished rather than replacing, which keeps costs down dramatically. Here are a few examples: You can also email Megan Nolan at megan@divinemercynorthshore.org These three containers (called ciboria, RESPECT LIFE PRAYER: the plural of ciborium) are priced at That as our nation observes $1755 but to refinish all three of them Independence Day, we may give would cost $750. It is our obligation to thanks for our freedom and use it in have all vessels used to hold the Body the service of life and of God, we pray of Christ in pristine condition. to the Lord... WORSHIP AIDS FOR MASS Worship aids for Mass can be found on our website, which you can download before you come to Mass or scan this QR code with your smart phone camera to We’ve all seen the Holy Water access it at church or container and sprinkler. This is a vital part of our Wedding and Funeral Masses, at home so that you Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday. can follow along. NOTE: all three These are in need of cleaning and replating: $225 each, to buy a new could be as Masses will appear, so you’ll need to much as $1000. scroll to the Mass you are attending. There are other vessels which need our attention and as donations are made We pray the Rosary together online at these items will be prioritized. 7:30 am each week day. All are Your contribution allows you to commemorate a father, godfather, priest, welcome to experience the joy of grandfather or father-like figure in your life. A list of memorials or honorariums praying in community. You can find will be kept on file in the liturgy and music office. the link here or you can dial in by calling +1 312 626 6799, Meeting ID: If you’d like to make a donation towards this effort, you can call the parish office 261 495 7344, Passcode: 534493 at 847-446-0856 or click here (https://www.givecentral.org/location/205/ The Rosary is also prayed after 8:00 event/30491) to be taken directly to our Give Central online gift portal. am Mass on Fridays at Thank you so much for your generosity. St. Philip the Apostle. Join us! POPE FRANCIS ON TWITTER Sister, brother, let Jesus look upon and heal your heart. And if you have already felt His tender gaze upon you, imitate Him; do as He does. Help us to bring comfort to those with wounded hearts whom we meet on our journey.
OUTREACH RENEW MY CHURCH NEWS Africa as slaves to Sicily. He was born a figure. On one occasion, a barking dog FOR OUR SHARING PARISHES slave but was set free in his youth. His prevented Moses from carrying out a We recently connected with our two temperament was refined and cheerful, robbery, so he swore vengeance on the sharing parishes, and wanted to share despite the racial slurs he suffered from owner. Weapons in his mouth, Moses some news with you. First, St. Benedict his neighbors. He eventually gave all his swam the river toward the owner's hut. the African Parish will remain intact as possessions to the poor and became a The owner, again alerted, hid, and the they had already undergone a parish hermit near Palermo, following the rule frustrated Moses took some of his consolidation when St. Benedict the of Saint Francis. sheep to slaughter. Attempting to hide African East merged with St. Benedict from local authorities, he took shelter When Benedict was forty years old, Pius the African West in 2016. They actually with some monks in a colony in the IV decreed that all such hermits should have undergone several consolidations desert of Scete, near Alexandria. The become members of the Franciscan in the last 20-30 years. The following dedication of their lives, as well as their Order. Benedict entered a friary in information regarding their history can peace and contentment, influenced Palermo as a lay brother. The friars be found on their website: Moses deeply. He soon gave up his old there appointed him as their superior “Eight parishes formed into two worship way of life and joined the monastic because of his outstanding virtue, even communities along geographical lines: community at Scete. though he was not a priest. As superior St. Justin Martyr, St. Raphael, and he introduced a stricter observance of He had a rather difficult time adjusting Sacred Heart came together at the St. the Franciscan Rule and was venerated to regular monastic discipline. His flair Justin Martyr site. St. Brendan, Our by all his brethren. He asked to be for adventure remained with him. Lady of Solace, St. Martin, St. Bernard, allowed to return to the kitchen when Attacked by a group of robbers in his and St. Carthage came together in a his term as superior ended. People desert cell, Moses fought back, new church built on the site of the 1968- began coming to see him from all over overpowered the intruders, and razed St. Bernard church. Sicily for spiritual direction. He became dragged them to the chapel where the By 1995 the single parish with two famous for his care for the sick and the other monks were at prayer. He told the worship sites split into two separate hungry. brothers that he didn't think it Christian parishes (St. Benedict the African West to hurt the robbers and asked what he He died after a severe illness, at the and St. Benedict the African East), should do with them. The overwhelmed hour he had foretold. Years after his reflecting the independent growth and robbers repented, were converted, and death, when his body was exhumed it stable Eucharistic communities at each themselves joined the community. was found incorrupt. His veneration site. spread throughout Italy, to Spain and Moses became the spiritual leader of a 2016 saw a further evolution of Catholic Portugal, and even to Latin America.” colony of hermits in the desert. At some presence in Englewood, as both time, he had been ordained priest. At St. Columbanus parishes formed a single new parish of about age 75, about the year 407, word The Archdiocesan Renew My Church St. Benedict the African (SBA), with no came that a group of renegades planned effort has united the parishes of St. indicators of west or east. We are to attack the colony. The brothers Columbanus, St. Dorothy and St. hopeful and strong with the newness of wanted to defend themselves, but Clotilde as one new parish with St. our faith community, and move forward Moses forbade it. He told them to Columbanus serving as the parish with the confidence, courage, and joy of retreat, rather than take up weapons. church. (St. Dorothy and St. Clotilde will a people who share faith and He and seven others remained behind move toward formal closure). There will faithfulness.” and greeted the invaders with open be no changes to Augustus Tolton arms, but all eight were martyred by the Do you know much about its namesake, Academy (the school located at the St. bandits. A modern interpretation St. Benedict the African? He lived from Columbanus site). honors St. Moses the Black as an 1526 to 1589, and his feast day is The people of this new parish discerned apostle of non-violence.” celebrated on April 4th. a new name for the parish with the help Please keep the people of St. Benedict “Benedict’s parents were brought from of the Holy Spirit (just as we discerned the African and St. Moses the Black the name of Divine Mercy): St. Moses parishes in your prayers, particularly as the Black. According to the EWTN we all work to renew our churches. website, “St. Moses the Black, sometimes called the Ethiopian, was a slave of a government official in Egypt who dismissed him for theft and suspected murder. He became the leader of a gang of bandits who roamed the Nile Valley spreading terror and violence. He was a large, imposing
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/PREP) Happy Fourth of July to All of Our Children’s Ministry Families! We are looking for a few good men and women to serve! We are blessed to have outstanding, experienced catechists lined up for nearly all of our grades, but we could use a few more! Some of the many benefits of teaching include: • Enjoying the children in the parish • Learning about the faith through preparation and presentation • Sharing the faith with the children and families • Meeting a wonderful group of people who also are learning and growing — and those are other catechists • Getting involved in the wonders of parish life, which is fun, rewarding and never dull! • Giving back, paying it forward! Please contact Kathy Handelman at khandelman@divinemercynorthshore.org for information. Registration is Coming! You will be receiving an email with a link to register the week after the Fourth of July! Please plan to register as soon as possible so we can begin the lengthy process of ordering materials, preparing classes and getting supplies ready to go! Get ready to twist and shout for in-person Children’s Ministry sessions!
SACRED HEART SCHOOL LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING AT SACRED HEART SCHOOL! There are limited office hours during the month of July. Please call before you stop by. Regular office hours will resume August 2nd. Please visit our website with any questions. We are still accepting applications for the 2021-22 school year. You can go on our website to set up a tour or email Sara Lanser at slanser@shwschool.org. If you or someone you know is interested in applying for a part-time, pre-school teacher position please call or send a resume to jsullivan@shwschool.org.
PRAYERS FOR OUR FAITH COMMUNITY PRESIDER SCHEDULE SPIRITUAL COMMUNION DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY My Jesus, July 10, 2021 I believe that you are present in the SACRED HEART CHURCH 5:00 p.m. Most Holy Sacrament. Presider: Fr. John Kartje I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. July 11, 2021 ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE CHURCH Since I cannot at this moment 8:00 a.m. receive you sacramentally, Presider: Fr. Dan Cassidy please come spiritually into my heart. I embrace you now July 11, 2021 SACRED HEART CHURCH as if you were already there 10:00 a.m. and I unite myself wholly to you. Presider: Fr. John Kartje Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen. MINISTERS OF CARE PLEASE PRAY Given restrictions of nursing homes in the State of Illinois, For Those Who Are Sick the constraints of safety protocols of the Archdiocese, and The following people suffer from illness or chronic conditions. the fact that the majority of our volunteers fall into the They have asked for the prayers of our parish family. vulnerable category, home visits by Ministers of Care cannot Please remember them to the Lord. be made at this time. If your loved one is seriously ill or Mark Agnew, Jeannie Ambrose, Michael Anderson, near death, and in need of the Sacrament of the Sick / Donald Blair, Dennis Braun, Ron Braun, Wendy Braun, Patt Last Rites, please contact the parish office at 847-446- Carlson, John Coyne, Dan Dawson, Lisa Marie Franke, Paul 0856. One of our priests will respond to your call. Please Greco, Benjamin Grillo, Jack Hogan, Mark Iserloth, leave a message!! Mario Iturino, Philip Jones, Barnett Kolton, Gina Quirk Lazicki, Matt Madden, Beth O’Brien, Joan Rohrs, LITURGICAL MINISTERS Sister Betty Tranel LECTOR ASSIGNMENTS: July 10, 2021 Sacred Heart Church For Those Who Have Died 5:00 p.m. Julie Hartvigsen May the souls of faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. July 11, 2021 St. Philip the Apostle Church 8:00 a.m. Bob Snediker July 11, 2021 Sacred Heart Church Readings for the week of July 4, 2021 10:00 a.m. Mary Newton Sunday: Ez 2:2-5/Ps 123:1-2, 2, 3-4 [2cd]/ 2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 6:1-6a If you are interested in the ministry of Lector at either Sacred Monday: Gn 28:10-22a/Ps 91:1-2, 3-4, 14-15 ab Heart or St. Philip the Apostle, please contact Ron Vanasdlen, [cf. 2b]/Mt 9:18-26 via email rvanasdlen@divinemercynorthshore.org Tuesday: Gn 32:23-33/Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b and 15 [15a]/Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a/Ps 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19 [22]/Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5/Ps 105:16- 17, 18-19, 20-21 [5a]/Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27- 28, 39-40 [39a]/Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7 [cf. Ps 69:33]/Mt 10:24-33 Next Sunday: Am 7:12-15/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/ Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10/Mk 6:7-13
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK AT DIVINE MERCY DO YOU HAVE A BULLETIN SUBMISSION? MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS Meetings at Divine Mercy are Please adhere to the following WEEK AT BOTH SACRED gradually returning. Check with the specifications when submitting an parish office for the most up to date item for the bulletin. The deadline is HEART AND ST. PHILIP information. Tuesday, 9:00am for the following Sunday. MONDAY, July 5 (SH) SACRAMENTS 8:00 a.m. - Suzanne and David BULLETIN SPECS: Johnson Please call the Parish Office at 847- FONT STYLE: Corbel 446-0856 for information regarding FONT SIZE: TUESDAY, July 6 (SPA) Sacraments, or visit our website Headlines: 12 (ALL CAPS & BOLD) 8:00 a.m. - John Flynn at www.divinemercynorthshore.org. Body text: 10 LINE SPACING: WEDNESDAY, July 7 (SH) The Sacrament of Reconciliation Before and After Paragraphs: 0pt 8:00 a.m. - Mary MacFarland is offered at both of our worship Between Lines: 1sp Avoid outlining text boxes, if you can. sites. Sacred Heart Church offers THURSDAY, July 8 (SH) the Sacrament on Saturday Continue to create ads for special 8:00 a.m. - Robert Schinderle mornings between 9:00 a.m. and events like Nite Lites. We simply ask 9:30 a.m. and at St. Philip the you incorporate the Corbel font style FRIDAY, July 9 (SPA) Apostle Church on Wednesday when you are able. Please submit all 8:00 a.m. - Sande Bolan afternoons with Fr. Javier Del items to: Castillo from 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. divinemercybulletins@gmail.com SATURDAY, July 10 (SH) And there is no need to make a 5:00 p.m. - Coradini Family and reservation! We remind everyone Parishioners of Divine Mercy to wear a mask, and that you’ll be DIVINE MERCY OFFICES greeted by someone from our SUNDAY, July 11 reopening team. Given the constraints of the 8:00 a.m. (SPA) - John Flynn pandemic, our offices are only 10:00 a.m. (SH) - Robert Gast Yale Please know that if it has been a while open in the mornings from since your last confession, “Do not be 9:00 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. afraid!” (Matthew 14:27). The priest Monday through Friday. You will help guide you. can reach us by calling A suggested Act of Contrition is: 847-446-0856. My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to You can also reach any staff do wrong and failing to do good, I member via email. You can have sinned against you whom I find that directory on the next should love above all things. I page. firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to Office Address: avoid whatever leads me to sin. Divine Mercy Parish Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my 1077 Tower Rd. God, have mercy. (Rite of Winnetka, IL 60093 Penance, no. 45) Thank you for your understanding.
PARISH STAFF Pastor - Rev. Steven M. Lanza, slanza@divinemercynorthshore.org Resident - Rev. Daniel Cassidy, dcassidy@divinemercynorthshore.org Deacon Mike McNulty, mimcnulty@divinemercynorthshore.org Deacon Gerry Keenan, gekeenan@archchicago.org, 773-251-6626 Deacon Bob Puhala, bpuhala@usml.edu Director of Communications - Judy Pyke, jpyke@divinemercynorthshore.org Principal Sacred Heart School - Kristen Fink, kfink@shwschool.org Director of Evangelization and Lifelong Formation - Sue Lehocky, slehocky@divinemercynorthshore.org Director of Pastoral Care and Outreach - Maureen Valvassori, mvalvassori@divinemercynorthshore.org Director of Liturgy & Music - Ron Vanasdlen, rvanasdlen@divinemercynorthshore.org Director of Operations - Michelle Wasielewski, mwasielewski@divinemercynorthshore.org Finance Office - Cindy Atsaves, cindyatsaves@divinemercynorthshore.org Coordinator of Children’s Ministry - Kathy Handelman, khandelman@divinemercynorthshore.org Children’s Ministry Administrator – Kelly Shoup, kshoup@divinemercynorthshore.org Administrative Assistant - Megan Nolan, megan@divinemercynorthshore.org Maintenance Engineer - Bobby Tuebert, osiferbob@sbcglobal.net Maintenance Staff - Eamon Marks BILL SCHNEEBERGER PAINTING & DECORATING, LLC Faux Finishing Wall Papering Light Carpentry Interior/Exterior 847-498-6237 Northbrook www.billschneeberger.com Contact Marcia Boswell to place an ad today! mboswell@4LPi.com or (800) 950-9952 x2246 L. MARSHALL Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. 917 Willow Road Custom Wood Complete Plumbing Services (Commercial and Residential) Winnetka, IL 60093 Sectional Garage Doors 2100 Lehigh Ave., Glenview, IL www.edwards-florist.com Lic# 058-161480 1653 Winnetka Rd. 847-446-8220 Northfield, IL 60093 847-724-5400 Fax 847-446-8262 847-724-2004 847-441-6900 www.lmarshallroofing.com For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Divine Mercy, Winnetka, IL B 4C 01-2107
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