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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 15 , 2021
St. Alexander Parish Administration Directory
Parish Administrative Center St. Alexander School
7025 W. 126th St. Palos Heights, IL 60463 126th St. and 71st Ave. Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone: 708-448-4861 Fax: 708-448-0039 Phone: 708-448-0408 Fax: 708-448-5947
Pastor: ………………...….. Rev. Martin Michniewicz ext. 227 Principal: …………………………………….…... Sharon O’Toole
Associate Pastor: …….……… Rev. William Vollmer ext. 223 Assistant Principal: …………………...……… Mary Dombrowski
Deacons: ……..…. Jim Horton, Tim Keating, Michael Ciciura Administrative Assistants: Mary Ann Pellicore & Renee Chavez
Director Parish Home & Health Ministry: Jim Horton ext. 232 School Web: …………………....... www.stalexanderschool.com
Operations Manager: ……………….. Paula Somers ext. 233 School E-Mail: ……………........... info@stalexanderschool.com
Director of Music: …………………. Matthew Berardi ext. 224 Religious Education Office
Youth Minister: ………………...……… Tyler Ried - 448-6624 126th St. and 71st Ave. Palos Heights, IL 60463
Athletic Director ………………………...….. Michael Kennedy Phone: 708-448-6624
Counseling Center: …………………...…… 448-4861 ext.310 Coordinator of Religious Education: ………...……… Tyler Ried
Director: .…………. Sr. Claire Marie Czerwiec, SSND, LCPC Religious Ed. E-Mail: …………….…….. tried@archchicago.org
Parish E-Mail: ………………………. alchurch1@comcast.net Knights of Columbus: ………………………... 448-4861 ext. 400
St. Alexander on the Web: ..……. www.stalexanderpalos.org Knight of Columbus on the Web: ...……. www.kofc14057.org
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Spreading the Holy Fire
Celebrating Christ Risen from the Dead through the 7 Sacraments
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BAPTISM CONFIRMATION
Celebration of Entrance into Christ’s Church Celebration of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
You must be a registered parishioner in this parish. This Sacrament is normally celebrated in 8th Grade and is
At least one Godparent must be a practicing Catholic. The a 2 year program of preparation.
other must be a Christian. Confirmation Contacts:
Parents must register for a class on Baptism BEFORE your Tyler Ried - Religious Education 448-6624
baby is baptized. Archdiocesan required classes are held once Sharon O’Toole - School 448-0408
a month, usually on the 1st Tuesday of the month, and facili- The Archdiocese also offers classes for adults wishing to
tated by trained parishioners. receive Confirmation. Adult Confirmation Contact -
Baptism contact Joan DeVito 448-4861 ext. 237 Deacon Tim Keating or Deacon Jim Horton 448-4861
RCIA Celebration of the Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults
This process is for adults who would like to join the Roman Catholic Church and have never been Baptized, or were Baptized
in another Christian denomination. There is also a process for children (RCIC) and teens (RCIT).
RCIA/RCIC/RCIT contact - Deacon Tim Keating or Deacon Jim Horton 448-4861
EUCHARIST
Celebration of Sharing Fully at Christ’s Altar of Sacrifice & Communion with Jesus and His Church
Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass) Eucharistic Adoration
Sunday Vigil: 5:00 PM (Saturday)
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM, & 6:00 PM Evening of Prayer and Adoration
Monday through Friday: 8:30 AM
On the 1st Saturday
Saturday Morning: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM - Rosary
First Saturday Devotions after 8:00 AM Mass 5:00 PM - Mass
Holy Day Vigil: 7:00 PM 6:00 PM - Prayers for Healing
Holy Day: 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM
S H
ANOINTING OF THE SICK RECONCILIATION
Celebration of God’s Restorative Love & Forgiveness Celebration of God’s Forgiveness
Sacrament offers strength to the living. If someone becomes through Personal Confession
seriously ill, please call the Parish Administrative Center. Saturday Morning: 8:30 AM (until all are heard)
Ministers of Care are available to bring Holy Communion and/
Saturday Evening: after the 5:00 PM Mass
or visit with the sick and homebound.
Also every 1st Saturday after the 5:00 PM Mass Other Times by Appointment
S C
MATRIMONY HOLY ORDERS
Celebration of God’s Blessings on the Loving Union Celebration of Ordained Service to the Church
between Man and Woman The three offices of the Sacrament of Holy Orders are bishop,
Please call the Parish Administration Center at least 4 months priest and deacon. All three are conferred by the sacramental
in advance of your wedding. Pre-Cana for engaged couples act called “ordination.”
is required by the Archdiocese. Priesthood Contact - Fr. Michniewicz 448-4861 ext 227
Matrimony Contact: Archdiocese of Chicago Vocation Director:
Fr. Martin Michniewicz & Fr. William Vollmer 448-4861 Rev. Timothy Monahan 312-534-8298
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FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear Parishioners,
This weekend we celebrate the Feast of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our Blessed
Mother was immediately assumed into heaven after her death for she was sinless throughout her entire
life and always followed the will of God. One way to understand the Assumption of Mary into heaven
is to think of how much she desired to be reunited with her son, Jesus, after the Ascension. Mary knew
Jesus in spirit and sacrament, but as a mother she longed to wrap her arms around Him. This longing
one day became so strong that the bonds of gravity and this world could no longer hold our Blessed
Virgin on this earth. God is pure love and so too is our Blessed Mother.
Many times throughout the year you will notice the initials RCIA mentioned in the bulletin. RCIA
stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. It is a program designed for adults who are inter-
ested in joining the Catholic faith. The RCIA program also helps those who are in need of sacraments.
This program is geared to those who have never been baptized, those who were baptized in another
faith or those who are in need of the sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist or Confirmation.
This year’s RCIA classes will begin in October and conclude a few weeks after the Easter Vigil in
2022. If you or anyone you know is interested in joining the Catholic faith or receiving any sacraments,
please contact our RCIA director, Deacon Tim Keating at 708-341-9745 or 708-448-4861.
As stated in last week’s bulletin, in several weeks our parish Religious Education Program for the
2021-2022 school year will begin. We are in need of new catechists to teach our R.E. students in the
Catholic faith and help several grades prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Communion,
and Confirmation. I ask everyone to please consider becoming a catechist in our program. If you feel
you are not qualified, don’t worry, we will train you. Being a catechist is a great way to share your
faith with the youth of our parish who are the future of the Roman Catholic Church. Please pray and let
the Holy Spirit guide you as you make your decision. For information call Tyler Ried in the Religious
Education office at 708-448-6624.
There are still openings in many grades at St. Alexander School for the upcoming year. If you know
of anybody who is interested in educating their child with a Catholic education, please have them call
the school office at 708-448-0408.
God Bless,
Father Marty
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SCRIPTURE
REFLECTION
The celebration of today’s feast on a Sunday is un-
The following children were baptized by Deacon Jim usual on our Roman Catholic calendar. Our ob-
Horton on Sunday, August 8, 2021. servance of the Lord’s Day is held in such high es-
Rowan June Craven, daughter of Brian & Samantha teem that few other feasts replace it. Occasionally
Dominic Franco Kukulski, son of Kyle & Marisa there is a feast—usually of one of the saints—in
which the saving power of God in Christ is so
We welcome them into the family of the church and offer uniquely focused that the Roman rite deems it wor-
their parents our prayers and good wishes. thy of celebration on the Lord’s Day. Today is such
a feast. Yet some are surprised at the brevity of the
dogma in its entirety: “We pronounce, declare and
define it to be a divinely revealed dogma: that the
Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary
having completed the course of her earthly life, was
assumed body and soul to heavenly glory.” The
Roman Catholic Church never defined any specif-
ics or particulars about the event itself. It is not in
II Ashley Dykstra & James Wesalowski the scriptures. There are no verifiable eyewitness
accounts. At its core, the dogma reveals in Mary
the destiny of all mortal flesh, and reinforces our
creedal belief in resurrection of the body. This feast
strengthens our faith, defined last week in Hebrews
as the realization of things hoped for. We find, in
Home Bound or Ill? Mary, that realization of what we all hope for, what
If you, or someone you know, are Paul today affirms: “In Christ shall all be brought
unable to attend Mass and would to life” (1 Corinthians 15:22).
like to receive communion in their Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
home, please call Deacon Jim Horton
at 708-448-4861, ext. 232. Today’s Readings: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16;
16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7,9-10, 13-14;
1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28
Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10
- 12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56
Prayers of the Faithful
for the Sick
As the faith family of St. Alexander, we
unite with one another to pray for those READINGS FOR THE WEEK
who need healing of their body, mind or
spirit. Confident that God hears the voices of those who August 16-22, 2021
trust in the Lord Jesus, we join in prayer for: Monday: Jgs 2:11-19; Ps 106:34-37, 39-40, 43ab,
John D. Baron Mike Garetto Sr. 44; Mt 19:16-22
Eva Ritz Tatiana Ranftl Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a; Ps 85:9, 11-14; Mt 19:23-30
Jim Holden Shauna Regan Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15; Ps 21:2-7; Mt 20:1-16
Carmel Pendergast John Kmiecik Thursday: Jgs 11:29-39a; Ps 40:5, 7-10; Mt 22:1-14
Maureen Bonistelle Stan Evans Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146:5-10;
Christine Keefner Richard Krisik Mt 22:34-40
Dominick Strom Saturday: Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; Ps 128:1b-5;
If you or anyone in your family would like to be added Mt 23:1-12
to our Prayers of the Faithful for the Sick please contact Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-21;
the Parish Administrative Office at 708-448-4861. Eph 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]; Jn 6:60-69
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WORD OF LIFE EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
“In times of suffering, the human person should Saturday, August 21st
be able to experience a solidarity and a love that 5:00 PM— Pat & Ed Sobczak
takes on the suffering, offering a sense of life that Sunday, August 22nd
extends beyond death… In the family a person 7:30 AM— Karen McNeal, Nancy Foster
can count on strong relationships, valued in 9:30 AM— Carol Schuemann, Wendy Loftus
themselves apart from their helpfulness or the joy 11:30 AM— Tom Stuchly, Val Thoma
they bring. It is essential that the sick under care 6:00 PM— Sharon Ayres
do not feel themselves to be a burden, but can LECTORS
sense the intimacy and support of their loved Saturday, August 21st
ones.” (SB 4-5) 5:00 PM— Joan DeVito
—-Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Sunday, August 22nd
7:30 AM— Mark Foster, Mary Dombrowski
9:30 AM— Linda Buchanan
11:30 AM— James Clark, Denise Ciciura
6:00 PM— Bob Ayres
USHERS NEEDED
If you are interested in helping
our parish ministry please con-
sider offering your services as Are You A Candidate For
an usher at one of our Saturday
evening or Sunday Masses. If interested in Spiritual Direction?
helping, or just want more information, please
contact Tom Stuchly 708-699-4444 or Jim 1. Is your experience of faith in transition?
Klimek 708-532-7259. ∗ Exploring new ideas about your faith
∗ Picture of God is changing
∗ Physical place of faith has changed
∗ Spiritual practices need a review
2. Have you experienced a personal loss?
LEGACY PLANNING ∗ Physical loss of a relative, friend, or loved one.
Please Consider a Gift to the Church that ∗ Loss of material possessions or income
Pays you Back ∗ Loss of special relationship
A Charitable Gift Annuity is a great way to 3. Has your self-perception changed?
make a gift to the Church and receive fixed ∗ Transition from single to married life
payments for life—benefitting you today and ∗ Beginning a new job or career
our parish in the future. You can schedule ∗ Forced change of career/loss of job
payments according to your financial needs, ∗ Desire to become more healthy—physically
and enjoy immediate and future tax benefits, or spiritually
including a federal income tax deduction for 4. Do you feel a yearning for God?
a portion of your gift, if you itemize. Also, a ∗ Asking where is God in your life experiences
portion of each annuity payment will be tax- ∗ Desire to pay more attention to your relationship
free (through life expectancy). The funds re- with God
maining after your lifetime will support our ∗ Desire to pay closer attention to your prayer life
parish or school—as designated by you.
If you are interested learning more about Spiritual
For more information, please contact Fr. Direction, contact Deacon Mike at 630-243-9342
Marty at 708-448-4861. or mciciura@archchicago.org
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E-Giving Made Easy PASTORAL COUNSELING SERVICES
AT ST. ALEXANDER PARISH
If you would like to make a
one-time electronic donation, Services for individuals,
please scan couples & families
this bar code. For more information, call
448-4861 ext. 310
Scroll down to “One –Time Gifts” Sr. Claire M. Czerwiec, SSND, LCPC
and enter the amount and type of
Pastoral Counselor & Spiritual Director
payment. It’s that simple!
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a process to help anyone who is considering
a conversion to the Catholic faith to learn about the beautiful truths and theology of the Roman
Catholic Church.
The RCIA is for those never baptized, for those baptized in another Christian faith, those who
were baptized Catholic but did not receive either First Communion and or the Sacrament of
Con irmation, or for anyone who has the desire to learn more about our faith and what we
believe as Catholics.
The process culminates on Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil Mass when participants will
receive the Sacraments.
Our sessions are held on Sunday morning at 8:30 and last about 50 minutes. This allows
for those who wish to attend the 7:30 Mass or the 9:30 Mass to celebrate at their chosen
and preferred time.
There is no cost to you, all materials will be supplied. The sessions will begin October 10th.
Please encourage anyone you know considering the Catholic faith to contact us by completing
the form below or contacting our Parish Of ice at 708-448-4861.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Name__________________________________________________________________________________________
Day phone number___________________________________________________________________________
Evening phone number______________________________________________________________________
Email address________________________________________________________________________________
Please check the appropriate box:
__________ I am interested in becoming Catholic
__________ I am Catholic but need to complete my Sacraments
__________ I am interested in learning more about my Catholic faith
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LAST FRIDAY, AUGUST 13TH, WE CELEBRATED
THE FEAST DAY OF BLESSED MICHAEL MCGIVNEY
Michael McGivney was born the oldest of 13 children of immigrant Irish parents and
grew up in a poor Irish neighborhood in Waterbury, Conn. When he was old enough, he
worked in a factory as his father did. Father McGivney was ordained a priest at a time
when overworked priests had a life expectancy of under 40 years. His first assignment
was to St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., where he dedicated himself to his pasto-
ral service characterized by a ministry to the marginalized, demonstrating perseverance
in the face of adversity and trials.
In response to threats to the faith, and to protect families both spiritually and materially, Father McGivney —
then only 29 years of age — founded the Knights of Columbus as a Catholic fraternal society and to offer a finan-
cial safety net to help keep Catholic families together when a breadwinner died, preventing a loss of faith
among widows and orphans. He taught that Knights should be known for their faithfulness to Christ, fidelity to
our Holy Mother Church, personal integrity, courageous service and opposition to injustice.
The Knights of Columbus continues to live out the vision Father McGivney set forth for the Order. Today, there
are more than 2 million members of the Knights of Columbus in some 15,000 local councils located in more than
a dozen countries around the world. In 2019, these Knights together donated $187 million to charity and provid-
ed 77 million hours of volunteer work.
In May of 2020, the Vatican confirmed that an unborn child diagnosed with Down syndrome, was miraculously
cured of a fatal case of fetal hydrops. This miracle was attributed to Father McGivney’s intercession and opened
the way for his beatification. Father Michael McGivney was officially declared “Blessed” on October 31, 2020.
One more miracle attributed to the intercession of Father McGivney is needed for him to be declared a saint.
Dear Parishioners,
I hope everyone is having a great summer! As we start to inch closer to the school year, don’t forget
Religious Education Registration is open for the 2021-2022 school year!
We will be starting mid-September and running through April. All grades, first through eighth, will be on
either Monday (5:30-7:00 ) or Tuesday (4:30- 6:00 ) nights. Religious Ed will be in person this year
and follow the COVID-19 protocols as directed by the Archdiocese.
RE Fees for 2021-2022:
1 Child - $275 plus $25 book fee
2 Children - $375 plus $25 book fee per child
3+ Children - $475 plus $25 book fee per child
$40 sacramental fee will be added on for all Communion students
$60 sacramental fee will be added on for all Confirmation students
I am in need of VOLUNTEERS!!! If you are interested in learning more about your faith, what better
way than to learn by teaching the youth of our parish!!! I have volunteer teaching spots open both nights,
and could always use subs as well if anyone would be interested in that!
If you have any questions about registering your child or volunteering for Religious Education, please
contact me!
Thanks,
Tyler Ried
CRE/YM
VOLUNTEERS
Tried@archchicago.org NEEDED
Office: (708) 448-6624 Cell: (309) 826-2049
(Please visit stalexxanderpalos.org and click on the Religious Education tab to access registration forms.)
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SCOUTS HAVE FUN!
YOU’RE INVITED!
St. Alexander Catholic Parish
Cub Scout Pack 3337
Recruitment Night
Kindergarten - Fifth Grade Boys
Friday, August 20th 7:00 - 9:00 PM
St. Alexander Parish Lounge
Scout Leaders will be on hand to answer your
scouting questions. For more information contact
Fran Pendergast at 708-923-9984.
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First Monthly Meeting — Thursday, August 19th
Parish Lounge — 11:30
Our Guest — Associate Pastor Fr. Bill Vollmer
A perfect “Meet & Greet” opportunity
Light refreshments will be served
WE HOPE TO SEE OUR PARISHIONERS JOIN US,
AS THE CLUB NAME SIGNIFIES WE ARE AN
OVER 50 FELLOWSHIP CLUB, NOT STRICTLY A SENIOR CLUB!
2021 MEETING DATES:
August 19 …... Fr. Bill Vollmer
September 16…...Evening meeting
October 21…...Evening meeting
November 18…...Afternoon meeting
December 16…...TBA
Please fill in the tear-off sheet below and either return it to the Parish
Office or place it in the Sunday collection basket. Call Diane at 708-638-7994
with questions or to make reservations. We would like to know number
attending so we will have enough refreshments.
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING CURRENT AND ALSO NEW MEMBERS!
Name ___________________________________ Phone No. ___________________
Are you currently a member ____________ E-mail __________________________
Meeting/Trip Suggestions _______________________________________________
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ST. CHRISTOPHER
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
3RD ANNUAL CAR SHOW
Saturday, August 28th from 8:00 —3:00 St. Laurence High School: Class of 1970 “50 plus
St. Christopher Parking Lot 1”Reunion Weekend, September 10-12. Spouses and
147th & Karlov, Midlothian guests are welcome. Activities include a banquet and
entertainment at the Riviera Country Club in Orland
Water, Soda, Beer, Hot Dogs & Park on Saturday evening. For more information
Hamburgers will be available for sale! please call Tom Lipinski at 708-573-4923.
Please bring a canned good for our Food Pantry Mother McAuley High School: Class of 1971 50th
Reunion, September 26th. Please send updated contact
* Rain date is Sunday, August 29th information to mothermac71@yahoo.com.
Assisted Listening Systems
for Church Sound
Our church is equipped with a hearing “loop”
system which will allow those with a tele-coil
(T-coil) in their hearing aid to hear more
clearly. Some hearing aids will automatically
switch to our “loop” system. Other hearing
aids must be manually switched to the T-coil
mode.
If you do not think your hearing aid is func-
tioning properly with our “loop” system it may
be because: A) Your hearing aid does not have MERCY HOME SUNDAY MASS
a built-in T-coil OR B) You have to manually
switch your hearing aid to the T-coil mode.
9:30AM on WGN-TV Channel 9
T-Coil Switches: If your hearing aid has a
switch labeled M-T-O the switch should be set
to the T position. If your hearing aid has HOLY FAMILY CHAPEL RE-OPENING
switch labeled M-MT the switch should be set
We are preparing to re-open the Holy Family Chapel
to the MT position. (St. George, 6707 W. 175th St., Tinley Park). The
Please consult your Audiologist with any chapel re-opening will cover the hours of 11
questions, and to be sure that your hearing aid through and including 11 (closing at midnight)
is equipped with a T-coil and is working on Monday through Saturday. Restarting with per-
petual adoration is not seem feasible at this time.
properly.
If you are able to take a regular weekly hour, please
If you do not have a hearing aid with tele-coil register at adorationpro.org/StGeorge60477. Click on
(T-coil), we have purchased four individual the “Weekly Commitment” tab, select the hour you
hearing devices, speci ically programmed for prefer, and fill in the requested information. When
our system, that can be used during our litur- finished, click on “Signup” to complete your registra-
gies on Sunday. They will be placed in a box on tion. You may also contact Bill Beckman at 708-429-
2762 to register. If you’re unable to commit to a regu-
the bench outside the school of ice. We do ask lar weekly hour, please consider substituting by click-
that you please clean the hearing device after ing on “Become a Sub” and complete the information.
Mass, with the alcohol wipes that are on the You will be contacted as needed.
bench, before returning them to the box. The re-opening ceremony, which includes
Thank you and we hope this will help to en- a Eucharistic Procession, is scheduled for
hance your liturgical experience. Tuesday, Sept 14th following the 8:15 Mass.Page Twelve The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15, 2021
Wednesday, August 18th
8:30 AM— Wayne Tarka (6th Anniversary)
Liam Hanley
John & Joan Hayes
Thursday, August 19th (St. John Eudes)
8:30 AM— Sr. Patricia Ann Murphy, RSM
Patricia Hayes (5th Anniversary)
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED
Friday, August 20th (St. Bernard)
VIRGIN MARY 8:30 AM— George Lamoureux (1st Anniversary)
AUGUST 15, 2021 Lorraine Wittbrodt (1st Anniversary)
Joseph Leyden
Saturday, August 14th Saturday, August 21st (St. Pius X)
5:00 PM— For the Parishioners 8:00 AM— Special Intention
Cathy Popp (1st Anniversary)
Ron Antos (9th Anniversary) TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
John & Geraldine Sexton
AUGUST 22, 2021
Frank Bilo (5th Anniversary)
Egon Menker Sr.
Saturday, August 21st
Sunday, August 15th
5:00 PM— Joseph Pajda
7:30 AM— Joe Macey
Florence Jastrzebowski
Ed Dombrowski
Timothy Jarema
Claudia Flaws
Joshua Haberklorn
Johanna Hoban
Nora Monteliene
Aggie Palmer
Egon Menker Sr.
9:30 AM— Brian Cadore
Sunday, August 22nd
Donna Marie & Joseph A. Feldner, SGM
7:30 AM— For the Parishioners
Dr. Loren Feldner
Joe, Virg & Rick Potempa
Margaret Feldner
Ed Dombrowski
John Hartig
Aggie Palmer
Barbara Rollheiser
9:30 AM— Kevin Reynolds Jr. (2nd Anniversary)
Esperanza & Jose Luis Alexander
Ida May Bradshaw
Liam Hanley
Joseph Rathnau
Larry Yakutis
Donna Marie & Joseph A. Feldner, SGM
11:30 AM— Edward Damstra
Dr. Loren Feldner
Maciasz Family
Peter & Frances Feldner
Szelag Family
11:30 AM— William Quinn
Ed Amberg
Claire Driscoll
Marie Hohmer
Bielawski Family
Mary Jo Saplin
James Serio
Mary Melody
Bergquist & Donovan Families
Special Intention
Pat Hennigan
Peter & Mary Gavigan
Sean Bruin
6:00 PM— Robert Heinen
6:00 PM— Josephine Abate
Monday, August 16th (St. Stephen of Hungary)
8:30 AM— Bill O’Mara
Margaret McLoughlim
Tuesday, August 17th
8:30 AM— Jolly Ranch Brown
Gerald O’ Dwyer
MASS INTENTIONS ALTAR SERVERS
Saturday, August 21st
Please visit, or call, the parish office
5:00 PM—
if you would like to have a Mass in-
tention for 2020 or 2021. Please note Sunday, August 22nd
that Mass intentions are not just for 7:30 AM—
9:30 AM—
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