Seventh Sunday of Easter June 2, 2019 - Mater Christi Church 2401 S. 10th Avenue North Riverside, IL 60546 www.materchristichurch.org (708) 442-5611
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Seventh Sunday of Easter
June 2, 2019
Mater Christi Church
2401 S. 10th Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546
www.materchristichurch.org
(708) 442-5611
Mass Intentions for the Week
Monday, June 3 8:00 a.m. For all the people of Mater Christi Church
Tuesday, June 4 8:00 a.m. McGlynn Family
Wednesday, June 5 8:00 a.m. For all who are listed in the prayer list
Thursday, June 6 8:00 a.m. For all the seniors in our community
Friday, June 7 8:00 a.m. SSND Benefactors
Saturday, June 8 5:00 p.m. Patricia Taglia Jim Burns Susan Rouse
Sunday, June 9 8:00 a.m. Helen and August Ondrejka Grandma and Grandpa Zenkevicus
9:30 a.m. Homer Manfredi Joseph and Dorothy Jedrychowski
11:00 a.m. Alberta Peruzzo Susan Rouse
Please pray for...
Donna Accetta Irene Horacek
Pola Aguirre Mary Kamin
Mary Arvai Irene Kaminski We Welcome the Newly
Lisa Barreto Linda Kariotis
Julian Betancourt Katherine Karynicki Baptized into our Family!
Linda Bronsteader Theresa Kledzik
Janet Broucek Jim Kratochvil
Lee Brown Benicio Martinez
Laura Buono Helen Martinkus Rafael Isaias
Del Burns Jim Mehr
Dorothy Caduto Spencer Mehr Garcia
Celeste Casper Lucila Nash
Catherine Costabile Steven Obremski
Geri Cozzi Dean Pennacchio
Margaret Cukale Beth Pennacchio
Raymond DeBoth Rob Piotrowski
Rose DeSimone Elsie Piszczor
Therese Dolmant Donna Reisiger
Edward Dragosh Mark Rini
Dorothy Dunajcik John Rysz
John Dunajcik Rosa Maria Santos
Barbara Garbarski Daniele Santucci
Anthony Gorski David Sheffer
Elena Gorski
Robert Green
Margaret Shether
Sam Smetko
Thomas Wiznerowicz
Barb Gurski
Alex Hauser-Vandevort
Fran Smith
John Storcel &
Debra Henley Nicholas/Mary Szalinski
Larry Hersh
Nancy Hicks
Carole Turek
Max Venchus
Amanda Zdarsky
June 8, 2019
Please let the parish office know if any names in
the prayer list should be removed to
accommodate additional requests.
Thank you.
FROM FR. MATT’S DESK JUNE 2, 2019 On April 2, 1968, a Muslim bus mechanic saw something strange hovering over St. Mary’s Coptic Church in Zeitoun. He thought someone was going to commit suicide, but after closer examination, he saw it was a silhouette of light that resembled a woman. The apparition attracted a large crowd, but only lasted a few minutes. The following week it happened again, and continued 2 or 3 times a week for a total of three years, ending in 1971. Many believed the apparition was the Virgin Mary, clothed with light. The phenomenon occurred on top of a church that is traditionally held to be a location where the Holy Family stayed during their sojourn in Egypt. The apparition was witnessed by people of every faith, including both Muslims and Christians. The head of the Coptic Church made an investigation of the apparitions and he declared them miraculous and an authentic appearance of the Virgin Mary. Also located in the city was a Roman Catholic religious order who sent a report to the Vatican, detailing the extraordinary phenomenon. While Pope Paul VI deferred to the leader of the Coptic Church to make a public decision, a Vatican envoy arrived in Cairo and made their own report. They witnessed the apparition of light and wrote the following details in a formal statement. The apparitions occurred on many different nights and are continuing in different forms. The Holy Virgin Saint Mary appeared sometimes in full form and sometimes in a bust, surrounded with a halo of shining light. She was seen at times on the openings of the domes on the roof of the church, and at other times outside the domes, moving and walking on the roof of the church and over the domes. When She knelt in reverence in front of the cross, the cross shone with bright light. Waving Her blessed hands and nodding Her holy head, She blessed the people who gathered to observe the miracle. She appeared sometimes in the form of a body like a very bright cloud, and sometimes as a figure of light preceded with heavenly bodies shaped like doves moving at high speeds. The apparitions continued for long periods, up to 2 hours and 15 minutes as in the dawn of Tuesday April 30, 1968 (the 22nd of Barmouda, 1684 A.M.), when She appeared continuously from 2:45 am till 5:00 am. Thousands of people from different denominations and religions, Egyptians and foreign visitors, clergy and scientists, from different classes and professions, all observed the apparitions. The description of each apparition as of the time, location and configuration was identically witnessed by all people, which makes this apparition unique and sublime. They also related how the apparition was causing a miraculous revival of the Christian faith, with many con- versions taking place in the city. Also, various healings were recorded that occurred near the apparition site. Furthermore, even the Egyptian government investigated the apparition. President Gamal Abdel Nasse witnessed the apparition and the Egyptian police could not find any natural way to explain the phenomenon. Everyone was universally stunned by what they saw and no one could offer a scientific explanation. There was no particular message associated with the Marian apparition, but it came at a time when the Middle East was in turmoil and after Egypt was defeated in the Arab-Israeli war. It gave people hope in a time of darkness and strengthened the faith of many. -Fr. Matthew Nemchausky
Contributions for May 26, 2019 Calling the Heads of the
Parish Organizations…
Sunday Collection $2,976
Sharing with St. Ann $456 Our Annual Calendar Meeting will be held
St. Adalbert and St. Paul on June 12th at 7:00pm in the Marian Room.
Faith Formation Fund $347 If your organization will be requesting
the use of any parish facilities, you are
On-Line Giving for $2,128
the month of May required to fill out and return a calendar
packet.
Calendar packets will be available in the
rectory for you to pick up and fill out.
Please kindly mark the dates, times and
locations requested for your organization
300 CLUB RAFFLE WINNERS on your calendar and return to the
rectory by Monday, June 3rd. Thank you!
May 12, 2019
1st Prize Jorge Romo
2nd Prize Chet Wierciak
Summer is here! With many parishioners going
May 19, 2019 on vacation, now is the perfect time to register for
1st Prize Colette Wojtkiewicz On-line Giving.. It’s a great way to be sure that
2nd Prize Rosemary Kamykowski your contribution reaches us if you are unable to
May 26, 2019 make it to Mass. If you would like to register for
1st Prize Bob and Carol Davidson Online Giving and need assistance, please call the
2nd Prize Fernando Flores rectory at (708) 442-5611, Monday - Friday
from 9am to 5pm.
POSITION AVALABLE
MAINTENANCE
St. Domitilla Parish, Hillside, seeks a full-time
maintenance person. Must have basic knowledge Please be generous in giving to our
of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry,
masonry & painting. Ability to perform repairs and/
second collection next weekend,
or supervise outside contractors as they make repairs June 8th and 9th, to PRMAA,
or inspections of equipment. Ability to read and
comprehend written instructions and communicate
(Priests’ Retirement and Mutual
to others in writing. Valid driver’s license. Ability Aid Association), benefiting the
to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs as necessary.
healthcare, wellness and
Ability to lift at lead 70 lbs. Asbestos training a retirement for the priests of the
plus.
Please submit resume to Carol Knoll at
Archdiocese of Chicago.
cknoll.stdomitilla@gmail.com or contact Carol
Knoll with questions/full job description at Thank you for your generosity.
708-449-8430 Ex. 13
Please pray for, Holy Name Society Executive
Nicolas Novak Board Appointments
U.S. Marines Second Lieutenant
Son of Michelle and Tim Novak During its regular meeting on
Grandson of Bern Gordus and Virginia Novak May 10th, the Mater Christi
Holy Name Society announced the elected
Jack Halloran officers who will lead the organization in the
U.S. Navy 2019–2020 Term. Please join us in
Grandson of William and Bernadine DeCoster congratulating these men. They are:
Lt. Bradley Basek Phil Santoro- President
U.S. Air Force Pilot (new appointment)
Grandson of Jeri Basek
Fernando Flores- Treasurer
Michelle Weber (new appointment)
U.S. Army Pat Ferriter- Vice President,
Daughter of Ann Weber and Mike Weber Membership
Jeffrey Bradley Andy Wozniak- Vice President,
U.S. Navy Officer Social
Nephew of Kathleen Keen Gary Richied, Jr.- Secretary
Kenneth Skillman IV The Executive Committee would also like to
U.S. Army Officer thank the following men for their service over
Godson of Kathleen Keen
the past two years:
Nicolas Planeta John Bork- President
U.S. Army Sergant Ted Watylyk- Treasurer
Son of Jesus and Regina Planeta
Zach Frey The Holy Name Society Mass with the installation of new
U.S. National Guard officers will be celebrated at the 9:30a.m. service on Sunday,
Close friend of Becca Borow June 16th with hospitality to follow. Please join us as we pray
together, welcome our new officers and have an opportunity to
thank the men who have led and will lead the organization in
the coming year.
Access Credit Union wants to help members
of the community prevent identity theft by shredding The Mariapolis is multitasking that works:
unwanted papers containing personal information for
both a vacation and a retreat! Bring your family
free at its Broadview branch, 1807 W. Cermak Rd,
from 10:00 AM to noon on Saturday, June 1, 2019. for three days of faith and fun on the shores of
The credit union will have a shred truck on site and beautiful Green Lake, Wisconsin. With parallel
participants are asked to bring no more than two morning programs for children, teens and adults
large boxes of papers. (including nursery), the Mariapolis continues
with optional afternoon and evening activities
In addition, participants are asked to help members
for all ages (boating, fishing, swimming, hiking,
in the community in need by donating a non-
perishable food item for each large box of papers golf and special group activities). Sponsored by
they bring to have shredded. The Society of the Work of Mary (Focolare Movement), this
St. Vincent de Paul at Mater Christi, will receive all year’s theme is “The Holy Spirit: Soul of the
food items donated at the Shred Day/Food Drive. Church and the World,” June 28-July 2. Please
register by April 29 for best choice of lodging,
Access Credit Union invites everyone to bring
from hotel-style rooms to family cabins to
two banker’s-size boxes of unwanted personal
documents, such as old account statements, camping, (www.midwestmariapolis.org).
cancelled checks, and old tax documents. For more Contact John & Lori Chesser for more info
information call (708) 343-0228. (515-314-8516 or jtchesser@gmail.com).
Even science rolls over before the If you or a loved one needs anointing, or it’s an
Blessed Sacrament. emergency and you need to see the pastor but
can not travel, please call the church office so
we may assist you as soon as possible.
The Catholic Priest José Manuel Otaolaurruchi , saw one of the Thank you.
most beautiful and great Eucharistic miracles. The faith in
Jesus Eucharist is reaffirmed, body and living blood present on
the altar. "A few weeks ago I was in Brazil and it struck me Need to schedule a mass intention?
that weddings, except for a
few exceptions, take place Please remember that space is available for Mass
during the rite of marriage Intentions for loved ones, especially during our weekday
without Holy Mass. I asked Masses. Please call the rectory at
the reason and was told this (708) 442-5611 at least two weeks prior to the Mass that
was done to protect the you would like the intention scheduled for.
dignity of the Eucharist. If
Thank you!
the Mass were celebrated,
all the guests would go to
Communion because they do not believe in the real presence of
Christ in the consecrated bread and wine. The couple and Is there any among you sick?
godparents are given communion after having confessed and
prepared properly. “Respect for the Eucharist is an expression They should call for the elders of the Church and
of our faith. How many opportunities do Catholics have to
witness our faith through caring for our behavior in the Church;
have them pray over them, anointing them with oil
whether on our knees, keeping silence within the church or in the name of the Lord.
praying with the fervor of those who know they are in the James 5:14
presence of God! If the Eucharist were a symbol, the Satanists
would not seek so hard to desecrate it. How ironic! The
demons have no doubt of faith, because they are fully
convinced of the divine presence of Christ in the consecrated
bread. If the Eucharist were a deception, the desecration of the
sacramental hosts would not be punished with the North Riverside/
excommunication reserved by the Holy Father. As current
evidence we can illuminate the case of Dr. Ricardo Castañón, Riverside Golden Agers…
specialist in the human brain, and an atheist. This doctor asked
the Vatican to verify some samples of a Eucharistic miracle Join now and have fun all year long!
that took place in 1992 in Bueno Aires. A person picked up a
consecrated host from the ground and returned it to the priest. The North Riverside/Riverside Golden Agers are an active
The father put it in a bowl of clean water to dissolve it and group of men and women who enjoy fun and friendship
stored it in the tabernacle. A week after, the priest realized the with others. The club was founded in 1969 for the purpose
water had turned to blood. of sponsoring good fellowship.
The Church entrusted this scientist with the analysis of the Membership is open to any resident, 62 years of age or
liquid and he realized that it coincided with the blood group of older. A younger spouse may also become a member or
the left ventricle tissue of the myocardium of the holy sheet and attend as a guest.
of the rest of the Eucharistic miracles recognized in various
parts of the world. This miracle achieved his conversion and Dues are only $10 per year. Meetings are held from 10:30
the doctor affirmed that in the Eucharist science and faith meet. a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each
“This same miracle is performed every day in all the altars of month at the Village Commons in North Riverside. Join
the world where God offers us in the holy Mass the living us for lunch and see for yourself.
bread and the bread of life that is "his flesh so that the world
may have life" Activities include: bingo, field trips, holiday parties and
functions, informative speakers, community happenings,
NOTE: Eucharist Adoration is held every Mon- etc.
day from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Mater Christi For more information, please contact Dolores
church Rizzitiello, President of the Golden Agers at 312.343.0667
Jesus ask us: "Come Pray with me, stay with me, or the North Riverside Recreation Dept. at 708.442.5515
watch and pray.
Mater Christi Holy Name Society
Annual Golf Outing.
June 14, 2019
Gleneagles Country Club
The M.C.H.N.S. Annual Golf Outing will take
place at Gleneagles C.C. in Lemont, IL on
Home Run Inn Benefit Day!!! Friday, June 14th. The cost is $100.
Mater Christi Church will host a benefit It includes continental breakfast, golf, cart,
day at Home Run Inn, 6825 W Cermak Rd, halfway house refreshments, lunch, beer, soda
(just west of Oak Park Ave) Berwyn, on and prizes! There will also be a 50/50 raffle.
Tuesday, June 25th. This year’s Golf Outing will be a SCRAMBLE
format. Registration began April 12th, at the
Similar to Buona Beef, 20% will be returned to Holy Name Society meeting. Sign up as a
Mater Christi. This is the third event that will single, a twosome, or a foursome with your
help finance and enhance our Parish Block Party friends or business associates.
on Sunday, August (?).
Notice: Continental Breakfast begins at 7am.
More details and redemption flyers in the Shotgun start is at 8:30am
coming weeks, but for now, save the date and
mark your calendar for Tuesday, June 25th. Hole Sponsorship
Hole sponsorship is a unique and effective way
Please join us for lunch and/or dinner. to advertise. Your place of work, your own
Hope to see you there! business, do side work? Starting business? We
will help get the word out with 1) a sign on the
golf course at a designated hole, 2) in the Golf
Outing program, 3) in “THE WORD” this
summer. The hole sponsorship “PACKAGE” is
available for $75.
Donations
Would you like to make the golf outing a
The Holy Name Society will success? DONATIONS are being accepted
provide a partial Educational for the raffle. Golf balls, gift certificates, or
Scholarship, in the amount of other items would be greatly appreciated. Your
generosity would be recognized in the golf
$1000 to a graduating student outing program.
who will be enrolling in a Catholic
High School this fall. Scholarship For more details and to reserve
your tee time contact
information and application packets Guy Belmonte at 447-9212
are available in the vestibule of Or Stephen Piszczor at 447-3421
church for any interested students.
All necessary materials are to be
Mater Christi CatholicChurch
returned by June 9, 2019. @MaterChristiChurchLiturgical Ministers’ Schedule ~ June 8 & 9, 2019
DAY/TIME PRESIDERS LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY ALTAR CANTORS USHERS
MINISTERS SERVERS
Saturday, Patricia Borow Al Cimino
June 8 Fr. Matt PJ Folz Richard Kral Anthony Sarro Ensemble Joe Messlein
5:00 pm Nemchausky Carlene O’Brien Ted Watylyk
Sunday, Carol Davidson Warren Binder
June 9 Fr. Cy John Bork Yemaya Ramirez Jeanine John Bork
Cary Behrendt
8:00 a.m Nemecek Mary Ann Kratochvil Sofia Zavala Watylyk Bill Lacey
K.C. Skama
Sunday, Julie Paitl Jim Cashin
June 9 Fr. Matt Virginia Kott Kathleen Ranieri Kevin Paitl Choir Nina Corrigan
9:30 a.m Nemchausky George Zdarsky Geraldine Dulik Karen Paitl Ed Dulik
Sunday, Ida Clary Joe Edmonds
June 9 Fr. Matt Rosann Lorenz Don Zielonka Will Roudebush Rosemary Fernando Flores
11:00 a.m. Nemchausky Al Sarro Judy Moy John Roudebush Santorro Gene Koszala
Tom Roudebush
If you would like to volunteer for any of the following ministries, please contact the office at
(708)442-5611 to leave a message for the corresponding ministry coordinator during regular
office hours, Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm.
Lectors— Marie Kelly Wake Committee — Bern Gordus Eucharistic Ministers— Rich Sima
Altar Servers— Julie Paitl Cantors/Choir— Jeanine Watylyk Ushers— Eugene Koszala
~ EVENTS AT A GLANCE ~
June 3, 2019 6:00pm Eucharistic Adoration (C)
6:00pm Girl Scouts Meeting (MH)
7:00pm St. Vincent de Paul Meeting (MR)
May 29, 2019 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Loft)
May 30, 2019 8:00am Daily Mass— Intentions of the Mother of Mothers Shrine (C)
Reminder:
If you were unable to come to Mass and
The Rosary is said every
would like a weekly bulletin, copies of
Monday through
The Word are in the parish office and are
Saturday at 7:30am
also available online at
in the Church.
www.materchristichurch.org.
COME PRAY WITH US!Safe Family Resources Mater Christi Church
2431 S. 10th Ave
Emergency: 911 North Riverside, IL 60546
Domestic Violence Hotline: Pastoral Staff
Rev. Matthew Nemchausky Pastor
800.799.SAFE(7233) Rev. M. Cyril Nemecek Pastor Emeritus
www.ndvh.org and Julie Paitl Faith Formation Coordinator
www.batteredwomensnetwork.org Jeanine Watylyk Director of Music
Bernadine Gordus Director of Baptismal Prep & Wakes
Catholic Charities Counseling: 312.655.7725
Office Staff
Alcohol Issues: www.aa.org and Kathleen Keen Business Manager
www.al-anon.org Ann Weber Office Secretary
Yolanda Infante Office Secretary
General site: www.archchicago.org
Facility Staff
Bryant Rouleau Facility Manager
PARISH CONTACTS
Rectory/Parish Office (708) 442-5611
Mother of Mothers Shrine Engraved Fax (708) 442-1306
Convent (School Sisters of Notre Dame) (708) 447-0032
Bricks are available to order to be Fr. Cy Nemecek (708) 442-8168
installed in the Fall of 2019. A 4” X 8” Fr. Matthew Nemchausky frmatt@materchristichurch.com
brick is available with a gift of $200 to
$500, and an 8” X 8” brick is available Web Site: materchristichurch.org
https://www.facebook.com/MaterChristiChurch/
with a gift of $500 or more. If you are
interested, please stop by the Parish
office during regular office hours. Organizations
Monday through Friday from 9a.m. Holy Name Society -- Women’s Guild
to 5 p.m. secretary@materchristichurch.com
MASS SCHEDULE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Sabbath Liturgy R.E. classes are held on Saturday mornings during the school
Saturday 5:00p.m. year. Please contact the rectory office for further
Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00a.m. information.
Daily Liturgy MINISTRY OF CARE
Monday thru Saturday 8:00a.m. Ministers of Care visit the homes of the sick, homebound or
Holy Day Liturgy 8:00a.m & 7:00p.m. hospitalized and bring Holy Communion to them. The
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is administered by the
RECONCILIATION parish priest upon request. Medical privacy laws necessitate the
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered each Saturday from family’s notification of the Church if a patient would like to
4:15 - 4:40 PM or by appointment. receive a visit. Please call the Parish Office to make
arrangements.
BAPTISM
Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated at 12:30 on the first &
third Sunday of each month but we gladly accept any requests.
If you are celebrating the Baptism of your first child we ask you
participate in a parent meeting. Please call the rectory to
schedule your child’s Baptism.
MARRIAGE
If you are recently engaged, Congratulations! Please call the
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