Saint Albert the Great

5555 West STATE ROAD BURBANK

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT - MARCH 4, 2012

Parish

ILLINOIS 60459

If God is for us, who can be against us?

Romans

Welcome
All are In this House of God

REV. MICHAEL L. ZOUFAL, PASTOR REV. JOSEPH P. LYNCH, PASTOR EMERITUS REV. RYSZARD CZERNIAK, SCh. ASSOCIATE PASTOR IRVIN A. BRYCE, JR., PERMANENT DEACON
MASSES SATURDAY 5:00 PM (Sunday Obligation) SUNDAY 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (English-Polish) - 12:00 PM 6:15 AM, 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM Polish Masses 6:30 PM Spanish Mass WEEKDAY MASSES (Monday-Friday) 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM (Polish), 8:30 AM SATURDAY MASS 7:30 AM ( Polish) 8:30 AM HOLY DAYS Please refer to schedules printed in the bulletin prior to the Holiday. Vigil Mass - 7:00 PM (evening before Holy Day) SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00-4:45 PM SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays at 3:15 PM Baptismal Preparation Class Last Monday of month at 7:00 PM Parish registration and attendance at the Baptismal Preparation Class are required prior to Baptism. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE All wedding arrangements must be made with a parish priest at least 5 months prior to scheduled date. All couples are required to participate in a marriage preparation program. Parish registration is a requirement. Times of marriages are as follows: Saturday 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM

RECTORY ...(708)423-0321 PLEBANIA (po polsku)...(708)423-0321 For Sacraments of Baptism, Marriage, parish registration, convert instruction, prolonged illness at home. PARISH WEBSITE www.stalbertgreat.com E-MAIL StAlbert@archchicago.org PARISH BOUNDARIES North-75th St. East-Cicero, West-Narragansett, South-87th St. Cicero to Austin) 83rd St. (Austin to Narragansett) MINISTRY OF CARE.(708)423-0321 Deacon Irvin A. Bryce Jr. PRAYER NETWORK....(708)966-4068 Mrs. Marlene Rybicki SCHOOL..(708)424-7757 Mrs. Marilyn Kurowski, Principal 5535 West State Road http;//home.comcast.net/~st.alberts/ CCD OFFICE...(708)636-0406 Mr. Kevin Wiseman, Coordinator 5535 West State Road

MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, March 5, 2012 6:30 7:30 8:30 - Emily Sekan 1:30PM - STATIONS OF THE CROSS (School) Tuesday, March 6, 2012 6:30 7:30 8:30 - Lucille Curtis Wednesday, March 7, 2012 St. Perpetua & St. Felicity, Martyrs 6:30 - Hope Shipman 7:30 8:30 - John Strezo Thursday, March 8, 2012 St. John of God 6:30 - Fred & Olga Senne 7:30 - Stanislaw Goryl 1st Anniv. of Death 8:30 - Evelyn Bloczynski 7:00PM - PARISH HOLY HOUR Friday, March 9, 2012 St. Frances of Rome 6:30 7:30 8:30 - Jan Bujak & Cecylia Wojciak 5:30PM - STATIONS OF THE CROSS (in English) 6:30PM - STATIONS OF THE CROSS (in Polish) 8:00PM - STATIONS OF THE CROSS (in Spanish) Saturday, March 10, 2012 7:30 8:30 - Sister Mary Cecile Quirke 5:00PM - Cecilia Gutkowski, Stanley Ojer - For the Priests of St. Albert: Fr. Michael Zoufal & Fr. Ryszard Czerniak - Blessings & for Wisdom of Salomon Sunday, March 11, 2012 Third Sunday of Lent 6:15 - Janina Skobel 7:30 - For the Parishioners, Salvatore Imbarrato 9:00 - Eugene Kenny - Blessing - Diane Klimek - Blessing 10:30 - Michael Trlak, Helena & Jozef Skibinski - Jan & Jozef Modlak 12:00PM - Lucille Curtis, Puelo Family 1:30PM - Stanislaw Goryl 1st Anniv. of Death - Stefan Sochacki - Anniv. of Death 5:00PM - Antonina & Kazimierz Dlugopolski 6:30PM - Enrique Rodriguez

When we put God first in everything and live by the word of the Lord instead of living from the bread of the world then we

Fast from fear; Feast on Faith Fast from despair; Feed on hope. Fast from depressing news; Feed on prayer. Fast from discontent; Feast on gratitude. Fast from anger and worry; Feed on patience. Fast from negative thinking; Feast on positive thinking. Fast from bitterness; Feed on love and forgiveness. Fast from words that wound; Feast on words that heal. Fast from gravity; Feast on joy and humor.
HISTORY OF SALVATION The first reading today continues the history of salvation narrative that we hear throughout Lent this year. Todays story was among the best-loved in the Jewish tradition (surely Joseph told the story to young Jesus as he formed him in the ways of their faith); the early fathers of the Church were very fond of it as a means of explaining the sacrifice of Christ on the cross. The overall tone of the first reading, psalm, and second reading seems a little incongruous with the dazzling Gospel, until we remember that the Transfiguration was placed as the Gospel for this Sunday precisely to remind us of the glory that awaits those who live faithfully and obediently to the will of God. In the life of Jesus, it is a preview of the glory of his resurrection; for us it is a glimpse of the destiny of those who continue, as we heard in last weeks Gospel, to repent and believe in the Good News.
WEEKLY OFFERING FOR FEBRUARY 25/26 2012

$15,745.00
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT

LET US PRAY
For the sick: Eugene Kenny, Sammy Grabowski, Gerry Smagacz, Michael Mazurek, Pat Fischer, Jeffrey Andrews, Barbara Pavlich, Bill & Ruth Eichnamm, Diane & Robert Juris, Mary Ellen Conley, Dorothy Reid, Erin DeValek, Anna Iacovetti, Francis Sessino, Salvatore Bottari, Theresa Lonski, Alex Silverman, Pat Williams, Daniel Stopka, Harriet Madey, Richard Polancyk, Timothy Polancyak, Andrea Pellicano, Sister Patricia Labuda, Cooper Grant, Carol Berghuis, Johana Pusateri, Janelle Demski, Walter Anderson, Denis Hedderman & Family, Loretta Paulus, Shirley McVane, Catherine, Katie & Lucy Hedderman, Richard & Marilyn Buchalski, Don Kupiec, Cheryl Korosa, Carol Mariano, Penny Prokop, Mary Ann Riccio. For the deceased: Daniel Dutkus, Szymon Bukowski, Betty Lou Zaturski, Warren Pacius, Florence St. John.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS 5:30 p.m. (in English), 6:30 p.m. (in Polish) 8:00 p.m. (in Spanish) St. Albert the Great School every Monday at 1:30 p.m. LAMENTATIONS - GORZKIE ALE Every Sunday of Lent 4:30 p.m. (in Polish) ROSARY Every Day after 6:30 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Mass (in English)

ARCHDIECESE OF CHICAGO

March 3-4, 2012

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, After decades of oppressive communistic rule, the Church in Central and Eastern Europe is challenged to provide the residents of this region the essential pastoral and human needs which are taken for granted by many throughout the world. As an example, in the Republic of Azerbaijan Mother Teresa of Calcuttas Sisters of Charity operate a homeless shelter which furnishes food, medical care and transitional housing to those in need. Additionally, the sisters visit the poor and elderly who are unable to travel, thus bringing the light of Christ to those living in the darkness of poverty, illness and loneliness. The Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe not only funds shelters and medical dispensaries but enables the formation of religious and lay ministers in order to foster the faith of future generations. On behalf of these ministers of the Gospel and those in need throughout Central and Eastern Europe, thank you for your generous support of this collection. May Our Lord continue to bless you and your loved ones as we strive to live with a deep sense of solidarity for the needs of others within our parishes, our Archdiocese, and throughout the Universal Church. You and your intentions are in my prayers; please keep me in yours. Sincerely yours in Christ,

Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I. Archbishop of Chicago

St. Albert the Great Parish Council is once again sponsoring a St. Josephs Table. This years dinner will be held on Saturday, March 17th after the 5:00 p.m. Mass.
Please join us in Rogers Hall for a delicious pasta dinner, casseroles, meatless dishes, salad and desert for your free will donation. All proceeds will go to the St. Vincent de Paul Society to help the needy in our own community. There will also be a bake sale so you can take home some tasty treats. Once again we are asking for donations of your favorite dishes, breads, home baked goodies, flowers for the St. Joseph Altar, etc. We are especially looking for your favorite ethnic dishes. Please bring your donation to Rogers Hall on Saturday, March 17th from 3 to 5 pm.. Anything you can donate will be greatly appreciated. Just remember, no custards or any pastry requiring refrigeration. Thank You! We cordially invite your participation to help make this years event successful.
COME AND CELEBRATE TWO WONDERFUL TRADITIONS.

MASS IN HONOR OF ST. PATRICK

SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2012 5:00 P.M.

St. Patrick was a Christian missionary involved in the evangelization of Ireland. Born in Britain, he was captured at age 16 by Irish raiders and carried into slavery in Ireland. He spent six years tending sheep before escaping from his master and being reunited with his family in Britain. Called in a dream to bring Christianity to the Irish, he returned to Ireland and journeyed far and wide spreading the Gospel throughout the country. It is said that he explained the notion of the Holy Trinity using the shamrock, now the national flower of Ireland. After mass, come Downstairs and enjoy the St. Joseph Table. A few Irish dancers will be helping us enjoy. this wonderful day!

SCHOOL NEWS

The school is selling Mabenka Restaurant gift certificates for $10.00 each. school office, and will also be sold in the vestibule of the church

The certificates are available during the week at the rectory and at the on the 3rd Sunday of the month following the 7:30 Mass - 1:00 PM.

Please Join Us for Great Food & Family Fun! St. Albert the Great Parish

FISH DINNER $9.00 SHRIMP DINNER $11.00 LASAGNA DINNER $7.00

PASTA DINNER $6.00 FISH SANDWICH $5.00 KIDS DINNER $4.00 FRIES $2.00

FRIDAYS DURING LENT

MARCH 09, 16, 23 AND 30 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM IN ROGERS HALL
All our volunteers are ready to serve you the best fish, shrimp, and pasta dinners. Dinner includes choice of baked potato or fries, or mac/cheese, also roll and butter, dessert, coffee/juice

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Adoration 7:00 pm First Friday Adoration all day Confessions 5:00-6pm Cub Scouts 7:00 pm

Mon
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3 CCD 9:00 am

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Wed

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Sat

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6 Choir Children 5:30 pm Adults 6:30pm Bingo 7:00 pm Cub Scouts 7:00 pm 15 Adoration 7:00 pm 16 FISH FRY 4 - 7:30 PM
STATIONS OF THE CROSS 5:30 p.m. English 6:30 p.m. Polish 8:00 p.m. Spanish

4 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT

5 Seniors 11:00 am Pro Life 7:00 pm

7 Morning Prayer of the Church 8:10 am Boy Scouts 6:00 pm SVD 6:30 pm

8 Adoration 7:00 pm

9 FISH FRY 4 - 7:30 PM

STATIONS OF THE CROSS 5:30 p.m. English 6:30 p.m. Polish 8:00 p.m. Spanish

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11 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT

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ST. JOSEPH TABLE

Cub Scouts 7:00 pm ST. PATRICKS DAY CCD 9:00 am

12 MARKET DAY 6:00 pm Parish Council 6:30 pm Holy Name 8:00 pm 22 Adoration 7:00 pm

13 Choir Children 5:30 pm Adults 6:30pm Bingo 7:00 pm 14 Morning Prayer of the Church 8:10 am Boy Scouts 6:00 pm CCD 7:00 pm

18 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT

19 ST. JOSEPH Seniors 11:00 am

23 FISH FRY 4 - 7:30 PM

STATIONS OF THE CROSS 5:30 p.m. English 6:30 p.m. Polish 8:00 p.m. Spanish

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20 Choir Children 5:30 pm Adults 6:30pm Bingo 7:00 pm FIRST DAY OF SPRING

21 Morning Prayer of the Church 8:10 am Boy Scouts 6:00 pm SVD 6:30 pm WENDYS NIGHT 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Cub Scouts 7:00 pm 29 Adoration 7:00 pm 28 Morning Prayer of the Church 8:10 am Boy Scouts CCD 7:00 pm 30 FISH FRY 4 - 7:30 PM
STATIONS OF THE CROSS 5:30 p.m. English 6:30 p.m. Polish 8:00 p.m. Spanish

25 5TH SUNDAY OF LENT

26 Baptismal Prep Class 7:00 pm

27 Choir Children 5:30 pm Adults 6:30pm Bingo 7:00 pm

31 CCD 9:00 am

Cub Scouts 7:00 pm

ARCHDIECEZJA CHICAGO

3-4 marca 2012 r.

Drodzy Bracia i Siostry w Chrystusie, Po trwajcej przez kilka dziesicioleci opresji komunistycznej Kocioa w Europie rodkowej i Wschodniej tamtejszy Koci staje obecnie przed nowymi wyzwaniami. Mieszkacy tego regionu oczekuj spenienia ich podstawowych potrzeb yciowych i duchowych, ktrych zaspokajanie jest uwaane za rzecz oczywist na caym wiecie. Na przykad w Republice Azerbejdanu Siostry Miosierdzia ze zgromadzenia Matki Teresy z Kalkuty prowadz schronisko dla bezdomnych. Osoby bdce w potrzebie mog tam otrzyma poywienie i opiek medyczn oraz znale tymczasowy dach nad gow. Oprcz tego siostry te odwiedzaj chorych i biednych, ktrzy nie s w stanie pokonywa wikszych odlegoci. W ten sposb siostry nios wiato Chrystusa ludziom otoczonym mrokiem ndzy, chorb i samotnoci. Kolekta na Rzecz Kocioa w Europie rodkowej i Wschodniej nie tylko zapewnia fundusze na utrzymanie schronisk i obiektw medycznych, ale rwnie umoliwia formacje osb duchownych i wieckich, ktre bd podtrzymyway wiato wiary dla przyszych pokole. W imieniu tych, ktrzy nios Dobr Nowin oraz w imieniu znajdujcych si w potrzebie mieszkacw Europy rodkowej i Wschodniej dzikuj za Wasze szczodre ofiary podczas tej kolekty. Oby Pan Bg nadal bogosawi Wam i Waszym bliskim, a owocem tego bogosawiestwa niech bdzie przeywanie kadego dnia w gbokim poczuciu jednoci z blinimi bdcymi w potrzebie w naszych parafiach, naszej archidiecezji i caym Kociele powszechnym. Wy i Wasze intencje jestecie obecni w moich modlitwach; prosz i Was o modlitwy w mojej intencji. Szczerze oddany w Chrystusie, Francis Kardyna George, O.M.I. Arcybiskup Chicago

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