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Candle
Monthly Newsletter of United Lutheran Church March 2019
Ash Wednesday is March 6 children the skills needed to lead a stable,
The season of Lent begins with Ash secure, and happy life.
Wednesday on March 6. At United Lu- You may contribute to the Mission of
theran Church we will observe the day the Month online (click on the Give link at
with a service of Holy Communion at 7:30 the top of United’s web site) or by writing
p.m. The service includes a lengthier form “Mission of the Month” on your check or
of confession and the opportunity for wor- envelope.
shipers to receive the imposition of ashes.
Adult Forums for March
The adult forums for March (beginning
Taizé Evening Prayer Services March 10) will continue to explore what it
Wednesday evening worship during
would mean for United to become a desig-
Lent will be on the five Wednesdays from
nated Reconciled in Christ (RIC) congrega-
March 13 through April 10. Worship will
tion that seeks to be actively open to peo-
be in the form of a 30-minute evening
ple in the LGBTQ community. We will de-
prayer service with simple songs in the
termine whether and how this congrega-
Taizé style and two scripture readings.
tion might complete the process toward
Services begin at 7 p.m. in the lounge.
being identified with the program. Adult
forums meet each Sunday from 10:45 to
Wednesday Evening Meals 11:45 a.m. in the lounge on the first floor
for Lent start March 13 at United. Please feel free to join us for
Join us for simple meals during five any adult forum session.
Wednesdays in Lent, March 13-April 10 at
6 p.m. (serving until 6:30 p.m. or so). Sunday Brunch at the
Everyone is welcome to participate in
these meals. Sign up in the fellowship hall Parsonage on March 3
at United to serve in some way and pass Plan to join Dennis, Linda and Jayden in
along information to others who might ap- the church’s parsonage on Sunday, March
preciate a free meal and companionship. 3 at 10:30 a.m. for brunch, immediately
following United’s regular worship service
that morning. Everyone is invited and
Mission of the Month for there’s no sign-up for bringing anything
March: New Moms that day.
Through its various programs New Since this will be the last Sunday before
Moms provides holistic care that sur- the beginning of Lent, the gathering will
rounds mothers and their children with all have a Mardi Gras theme (wearing of beads
the support they need to break out of an is optional).
ongoing cycle of poverty, homelessness,
and dependence. They are designed to em- Anna Circle
brace and care for each individual and
The Anna Circle will meet Thursday,
provide service to two generations—teach-
March 21st at 7:30 p.m. at Gloria Mitka’s
ing not only mothers, but also their
house. Come for Bible study, conversation
and friendship. All women are invited.Those interested can check upcoming bul- From Companions Journeying
letins and the bulletin board in fellowship Together
hall for updates on the meeting. On behalf of the over 3,200 children
and parents that Companions Journeying
Women’s Book Group Together serves, and the thousands of
people who are imprisoned, I want to ex-
in March press our appreciation for your generous
The Women’s Book Group will meet on
contributions received in the amount of
March 28nd at LaVerne Schwartz’s home.
$280 on December 31, 2018. It will be put
Those interested can check upcoming bul-
to work at once!
letins and the bulletin board in Fellowship
The demand for our Aunt Mary’s Story-
Hall for updates on the meeting.
book is through the roof! In the last few
years, we have expanded from just five
Recent Thank You Letters country jails to seven county jails and ten
state prisons. Your contribution is empow-
From Thrive Counseling Center ering us to connect more and more incar-
Thank you for your generous donation cerated parents with their children
of $893 to Thrive Counseling Center. We through reading and literacy.
are honored that you selected Thrive to re- Our pen-pal program, which connects
ceive the special Twelfth Night Offering. incarcerated people to people on the out-
Your support makes a difference to the side, has also increased over the past sev-
people who walk through Thrive’s doors eral years: we now have seven groups with
each and every day. Your gift helps save 75 pen-pals! We are also grateful to be able
lives. to connect incarcerated people with
Your gift directly impacts people EVERY Christmas and Mother’s Day cards; we
SINGLE DAY. Donors like you assist Thrive send over 4,000 cards during both of
in offering quality mental health services these holidays.
to those in the community who need it the Thank you for being a big part in the
most. Thank you for your dedication and work that we do each and every day.
the wonderful gift to Thrive.
From Lutheran Immigration and
From Lutheran World Relief Refugee Service
Thank you for your generous gift to Lu- Thank you for your loyal and generous
theran World Relief’s Quilt and Kit Ship- support for Lutheran Immigration and Ref-
ping Fund! Your donation ensures that ugee Service (LIRS).
LWR quilts and kits get into the hands of After 80 years of welcoming families
people who need them most. fleeing persecution, war and violence,
Last spring, a shipment of quilts, school there is still so much work to be done.
kits, personal care kits, baby care kits and More and more children and families are
fabric kits traveled to Peru. LWR staff and making the harrowing journey to America.
our partner, CARITAS, distributed the As LIRS celebrates its 80th anniversary
quilts and kits to 30,600 women, men and this year, we’ve learned from decades of
children all across the country. Mountain- experience helping over 500,000 newcom-
dwelling families especially welcomed the ers that this journey to rebuild may last a
warmth of the quilts as winter tempera- long time. And with your help, we will be
tures began to set in, hitting average lows there the entire way.
in the 30s in July and August.
On behalf of LWR, our partners and
those we serve together, please accept my
heartfelt thanks once more for your gift
and all that it will do.
2Worship for Holy Week and March 2019
Easter Sunday Scripture Readings
Passion/Palm Sunday March 3
April 14 at 9:30 a.m.
Transfiguration of Our Lord
Holy Communion
• Exodus 34:29-35
Preceded by procession with palms
• Psalm 99
• 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
Maundy Thursday
• Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a)
April 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Foot-washing
Holy Communion March 6
Ash Wednesday
Good Friday Liturgy • Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
April 19 at 7:30 p.m. • Psalm 51:1-17
• 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
Vigil of Easter • Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
April 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Holy Communion March 10
First Sunday in Lent
Easter Day • Deuteronomy 26:1-11
April 21 • Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16
Easter Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. • Romans 10:8b-13
Festival Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m. • Luke 4:1-13
March 17
Daylight Savings Time Second Sunday in Lent
Daylight savings time for 2019 begins Sun-
• Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
day, March 10. Clocks should be moved
• Psalm 27
forward one hour.
• Philippians 3:17--4:1
• Luke 13:31-35
March Birthdays
3/9 Linda Post Bushkofsky March 24
3/9 Joyce Iammartino Third Sunday in Lent
3/12 Mike Mitka • Isaiah 55:1-9
3/19 Frank Guenthner • Psalm 63:1-8
3/29 Kelly Mitchell • 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
3/30 Cory Kohut • Luke 13:1-9
3/30 Zan Lofgren
3/31 Kathy Gustafson March 31
Fourth Sunday in Lent
• Joshua 5:9-12
• Psalm 32
• 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
• Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
3Prayer Requests
Prayer requests may be made by contact- Candle newsletter, published 10 times a
ing the church office by phone at 708-386- year by United Lutheran Church.
1576 or by email at office@unitedlutheran Materials due by the 15th day
church.org. Prayers will be added to the of the preceding month.
upcoming Sunday's worship service. The
United Lutheran Church
name will remain on the prayer list for 409 Greenfield Street
four weeks before being removed, and re- Oak Park, IL 60302-1143
quests can be renewed as often as needed. www.unitedlutheranchurch.org
Please call the church office to let us know Office phone: 708-386-1576
if you’re planning to be hospitalized or if office email: office@unitedlutheranchurch.org
you know someone else who is currently in
the hospital. A pastoral visit can be ar- Dianne Cravens, administrative assistant and
ranged, and we can include the name in editor of the Candle
our prayers (if desired).
Sharon Stadtwald, administrative assistant of
worship (Sunday bulletin)
For Healing and Strength in Illness email: bulletin@unitedlutheranchurch.org
Mary Berg, Zan Lofgren, Kurt Roskopf,
Dadi Ding, Allen Sample, Peggy Adams, Cacie Willhoft, music director
Meggan Romei, Mary Wheeler, Jo Caylor, email: music@unitedlutheranchurch.org
Eleanor Kupinski, and Sylvia Geiser
Pastor Dennis Bushkofsky:
For Comfort and Strength 847-302-3959 (cell),
Max Guenthner (upon the death of her email: pastor@unitedlutheranchurch.org
mother Thelma Fanberg)
Long Term Care Needs
Ruth Johnson, Gwen Lipsey, Julia Olsen
Membership Changes
Elaine Krueger was received into
membership on February 17, 2019, by
transfer from Grace Lutheran Church in
Elmwood Park, Illinois
4March 2019 Calendar Thu March 7
10am Bulletin deadline
Fri March 1 2:30-6:30pm Prairie Home Kids after-
10 am-12pm (CCC) Staff Meeting school program (Fellowship Hall,
(Fellowship Hall, Lounge) Lounge)
2:30-6:30pm Prairie Home Kids after-
school program (Fellowship Hall, Fri March 8
Lounge) 2:30-6:30pm Prairie Home Kids after-
school program (Fellowship Hall,
Sat March 2 Lounge)
9am-12pm St Giles Family Mass Preaching 7-9:30pm (CCC) Women’s Devo
Workshop (Lounge) Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Lounge
Sun March 3 Sun March 10
Transfiguration of Our Lord First Sunday in Lent
9:30-10:30am Holy Communion Daylight Savings Time begins
(Sanctuary) 9:30-10:30am Holy Communion
10:30-11:30am Brunch (Parsonage) (Sanctuary)
10:45-11:45am Adult Forum 10:30-11:30am Coffee Fellowship
(Lounge) (Fellowship Hall)
11:30am-1pm (CCC) English Worship 10:45-11:45am Adult Forum
(Sanctuary) (Lounge)
12-3pm (CCC) Fellowship 11:30am-1pm (CCC) English Worship
(Fellowship Hall, Lounge, Third floor (Sanctuary)
Classrooms, Gym, Nursery, Youth 12-3pm (CCC) Fellowship
Room) (Fellowship Hall, Lounge, Third floor
6:30-10pm (CCC) Birthday Party Classrooms, Gym, Nursery, Youth
(Fellowship Hall) Room)
Mon Mar 4 Mon March 11
2:30-6:30pm Prairie Home Kids after- 2:30-6:30pm Prairie Home Kids after-
school program (Fellowship Hall, school program (Fellowship Hall,
Lounge) Lounge)
7-8pm Al-Anon/Alateen 7-8pm Al-Anon/Alateen
(Lounge) (Lounge)
7-8:30pm Congregation Council
Tue March 5
2:30-6:30pm Prairie Home Kids after- Tue March 12
school program (Fellowship Hall, 2:30-6:30pm Prairie Home Kids after-
Lounge) school program (Fellowship Hall,
Lounge)
Wed March 6
Ash Wednesday Wed March 13
10am-12pm Sleeping bag project 10am-12pm Sleeping bag project
(Fellowship Hall) (Fellowship Hall)
2:30-6:30pm Prairie Home Kids after- 2:30-6:30pm Prairie Home Kids after-
school program (Fellowship Hall, school program (Fellowship Hall,
Lounge) Lounge)
7:30-8:30 pm Holy Communion 6-7pm Lent supper
(Sanctuary) (Fellowship Hall)
7-7:30pm Taizé service
(Lounge)
57:30-8:30pm Choir rehearsal 2:30-6:30pm Prairie Home Kids after-
(Lounge) school program (Fellowship Hall,
Lounge)
6-7 pm Lent supper
Thu March 14 (Fellowship Hall)
10am Bulletin deadline 7-7:30pm Taizé service
2:30-6:30pm Prairie Home Kids after- (Lounge)
school program (Fellowship Hall, 7:30-8:30pm Choir rehearsal
Lounge) (Lounge)
Fri March 15 Thu March 21
10am Newsletter deadline 10am Bulletin deadline
10am-12pm (CCC) Staff Meeting 2:30-6:30pm Prairie Home Kids after-
(Fellowship Hall, Lounge) school program (Fellowship Hall,
2:30-6:30pm Prairie Home Kids after- Lounge)
school program (Fellowship Hall,
Lounge) Fri March 22
2:30-6:30pm Prairie Home Kids after-
Sat March 16 school program (Fellowship Hall,
5-7pm (CCC) Teen Devo Lounge)
(Fellowship Hall, Lounge) 6:30-9:30pm (CCC) Friday Fiesta
(Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Lounge)
Sun March 17
Second Sunday in Lent Sun March 24
9:30-10:30am Holy Communion Third Sunday in Lent
(Sanctuary) 9:30-10:30am Holy Communion
10”30-11:30am Coffee Fellowship (Sanctuary)
(Fellowship Hall) 10:30-11:30am Coffee Fellowship
10:4-11:45am Adult Forum (Fellowship Hall)
(Lounge) 10:45-11:45am Adult Forum
11:30am-1pm (CCC) English Worship (Lounge)
(Sanctuary) 11:30am-1pm (CCC) English Worship
12-3pm (CCC) Fellowship 12-3pm (CCC) Fellowship
(Fellowship Hall, Lounge, Third floor Fellowship Hall, Lounge, Third floor
Classrooms, Gym, Nursery, Youth Classrooms, Gym, Nursery, Youth
Room) Room
Mon March 18 Mon March 25
2:30-6:30pm Prairie Home Kids after- 7-8pm Al-Anon/Alateen
school program (Fellowship Hall, (Lounge)
Lounge)
7-8pm Al-Anon/Alateen Wed March 27
(Lounge) 10am-12pm Creative Needlers Sewing
group (Fellowship Hall)
Tue March 19 10am-12pm Sleeping bag project
2:30-6:30pm Prairie Home Kids after- (Fellowship Hall)
school program (Fellowship Hall, 6-7pm Lent supper
Lounge) (Fellowship Hall)
7-7:30pm Taizé service
Wed March 20 (Lounge)
10am-12pm Sleeping bag project 7:30-8:30pm Choir rehearsal
(Fellowship Hall) (Lounge)
6Thu March 28
10am Bulletin deadline
7:30-9:30pm Women’s Book Group
Sat March 30
5-7pm (CCC) Teen Devo
(Fellowship Hall, Lounge)
Sun March 31
Fourth Sunday in Lent
9:30-10:30am Holy Communion
(Sanctuary)
10:30-11:30am Coffee Fellowship
(Fellowship Hall)
10:45-11:45am Adult Forum
(Lounge)
11:30am-1pm (CCC) English Worship
(Sanctuary)
12-3pm (CCC) Fellowship
(Fellowship Hall, Lounge, Third floor
Classrooms, Gym, Nursery, Youth
Room)
4-7pm (CCC) Board Meeting
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