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Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 15 , 2022
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 Phone: 708-448-0408 Fax: 708-448-5947
Fax: 708-448-0039 Principal: …………………………………….…... Sharon O’Toole
Pastor: ………………...….. Rev. Martin Michniewicz ext. 227 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 should be a registered parishioner of St. Alexander, or This Sacrament is normally celebrated in 8th Grade and is
willing to register and join our Faith Community. Relatives of a 2 year program of preparation.
St. Alexander parishioners are also welcome. Confirmation Contacts:
At least one Godparent must be a practicing Catholic. The Tyler Ried - Religious Education 448-6624
other must be a Christian. Parents must register for a class Sharon O’Toole - School 448-0408
on Baptism BEFORE your baby is baptized. Archdiocesan The Archdiocese also offers classes for adults wishing to
required classes are held once a month, usually on the first receive Confirmation. Adult Confirmation Contact -
Tuesday of the month, and facilitated by trained parishioners.
Deacon Tim Keating or Deacon Jim Horton 448-4861
Baptism contact Joan DeVito 448-4861 ext. 237
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
Saturday Morning: 8:00 AM On the 1st Saturday
First Saturday Devotions after 8:00 AM Mass 4:30 PM - Rosary
Holy Day Vigil: 7:00 PM 5:00 PM - Mass
Holy Day: 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM 6:00 PM - Prayers for Healing
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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
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MATRIMONY HOLY ORDERS
Celebration of God’s Blessings on the Celebration of Ordained Service to the Church
Loving Union 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 708-448-4861 Rev. Timothy Monahan 312-534-8298
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FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear Parishioners,
Congratulations to those who completed our Religious Education Program, and all parishioners who
have graduated, or will soon graduate, this year from grammar school, high school, or college. I pray
that all of our graduates will go on to do many wonderful things in their lives. Please know that my
prayers go with you and that you are still, and will always be, a part of our parish family.
Please mark your calendars for Sunday, June 26th, the date of this year’s Parish Picnic. As you know
we haven't had one for several years due to the pandemic. The picnic is always a great opportunity for
parishioners to sit back, grab a bite to eat, participate in games, and enjoy each other's company. More
details will be forthcoming in future bulletins.
If you recall in last week’s homily I stated that we refer to our Lord Jesus Christ as the Bread of
Life, Christ the King, The Prince of Peace, Christ Our Savior, Lamb of God, and many other titles. One
of the beautiful terms we use when we refer to Jesus is The Good Shepherd. What a loving, caring, and
nurturing term for Jesus as we realize He is always watching and protecting we His sheep. We are nev-
er lost when we follow The Good Shepherd. Jesus shepherds us out of love, and not out of duty, like a
hired hand.
The difference between The Good Shepherd and the hired hand is the difference between life and
death. Unlike a hired hand who only works for pay and would run away at the first sign of difficulty,
Jesus is a Good Shepherd who willingly lays down his life for his sheep. The Good Shepherd draws the
sheep near to him. They belong to him—not as a possession that can be discarded, but as precious ones
who are assured that they can rely on His care and protection. The sheep owe their very lives to the
Shepherd. Without him, they will be scattered and left on their own in what is often a dangerous world.
No sheep with any sense would wander off and leave the fold. The Shepherd provides food and
safety. Away from the fold, the sheep risks death in the jaws of wolves or starvation in the desert. Jesus
is The Good Shepherd and invites us to be good sheep. Jesus has experienced the best and the worst of
all that life has in store. He has known the simple joys and deep disappointments of life; he has known
temptation, anxiety, and fatigue. Jesus walks ahead of us, leading the way. We may be tempted to wan-
der away, lured by the temporary pleasures and tempted by the illusion of something better over the
horizon. In the noise of daily life, surrounded by messages that compete with God and God’s ways, it is
easy to become distracted from what is important and lasting. Jesus, our Good Shepherd, invites us to
be good sheep who are so close to him that we hear and recognize his voice. As good sheep, we are
called to follow the voice of the Shepherd, trusting that he will guide us to the best pasture, where we
can thrive.
God Bless,
Father Marty
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Fr. Marty
May 24, 1986 SCRIPTURE
(36 Years) REFLECTION
Deacon Tim Kea ng
April 27, 1991 Although we are five full weeks into the celebration
of Easter, today’s readings focus on newness. Our
(31 years) Easter food leftovers may be long gone, but the read-
Deacon Jim Horton ings insist on every moment’s freshness in the risen
May 27,2007 Jesus. The Acts of the Apostles depicts Paul and Bar-
(15 years) nabas reflecting on all the innovative work that God
has done with them. They have traveled hundreds of
Deacon Mike Ciciura miles, introducing faith in Jesus Christ to all who lis-
May 15, 2011 ten, even Gentiles. For the dutiful Jewish scholar
(11 years) Paul, preaching to Gentiles is a completely unique
Deacon Fran development. Jesus calls Paul, and us, not to be afraid
of new challenges: as John the Evangelist reports in
Pendergast Revelation, Jesus promises to “make all things new.”
May 14, 2022 In the Gospel reading, Jesus even gives us a new
(1 day) commandment. The Hebrew Scriptures overflow
with commandments, but Jesus knows we need one
more, perfect mission: “love one another.”
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Today’s Readings: Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13;
WORD OF LIFE Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
“Everyone is in need of reassurance, and if we,
who have touched ‘the Word of life’ (1 Jn 1:1) do
not give it, who will? How beautiful it is to be
Christians who offer consolation, who bear the
burdens of others and who offer encouragement:
messengers of life in a time of death!” Home Bound or Ill?
—Pope Francis, 2020 Easter Vigil Homily If you, or someone you know, are
© 2020 Libreria Editricea Vaticana. unable to attend Mass and would
like to receive communion in their
home, please call Deacon Jim Horton
at 708-448-4861, ext. 232.
Prayers of the Faithful
for the Sick
As the faith family of St. Alexander, we READINGS FOR THE WEEK
unite with one another to pray for those
who need healing of their body, mind or May 16-22, 2022
spirit. Confident that God hears the voices of those who Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16;
trust in the Lord Jesus, we join in prayer for: Jn 14:21-26
Tatiana Ranftl Dale Yukich Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21;
Maggie Campbell Charlie Boyle Jn 14:27-31a
Genevieve Atkenson David Burkhart Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8
Steve Paar Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11
If you or anyone in your family would like to be added Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17
to our Prayers of the Faithful for the Sick please contact Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21
the Parish Administrative Office by noon on Friday at Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8;
708-448-4861. Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29
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Thank you for suppor ng EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Catholic Chari es in last Saturday, May 21st
week’s second collec on. 5:00 PM— Sharon Mundo, Rosemary Dziuba
Because of your generosity, vulnerable mothers of Sunday, May 22nd
all ages across the Chicago metropolitan area will 7:30 AM— Betty Chwierut, Ed & Pat Sobczak
9:30 AM— Dave Heide, Mary Foskett, Wendy Loftus
find the resources and assistance they desperately 11:30 AM— Jeff & Ofelia Foreman, Paul Sullivan
need to help them recover and build on their resil- 6:00 PM— Sharon Ayres, Michael Collins
ience. Thank you for joining Catholic Chari es in
LECTORS
helping mothers through every season their lives.
Saturday, May 21st
You s ll have un l May 31stto help Catholic Chari-
5:00 PM— Linda Horton, Joan DeVito
es reach its goal!
Sunday, May 22nd
Dona ons can be made online at 7:30 AM— Paula Somers
www.catholicchari es.net, or text 9:30 AM— Rich Cruz, Debbie Myron
HOPE to (206) 677-9862, or scan 11:30 AM— Mary Ann Klimek, Carol Miller
the QR code with your phone. 6:00 PM— Bob Ayres
Our Members in the Military
Scott Golich - U.S. Navy Robert Brennan - U.S. Army
Stephen LaPiana - U.S. Army Scott Milcarek - U.S. Army
Matthew Brennan - U.S. Air Force Charles Berglund - U.S. Marines
Andrew Nissen - U.S. Marines Lawrence J. Prete - U.S. Marines
Shannon Lungaro - U.S. Navy Andrew Cleland - U.S. Army
Alan Filipiak - U.S. Navy John Hoban III - U.S. Army
A. Amanda Cleland - U.S. Air Force Mark Filipiak - U.S. Marines
St. Alexander Parish lists the names of Joshua Bramlett U.S. Navy Nick Albergo - U.S. Army
active military personnel of parishion- Amanda Brennan - U.S. Army Matthew Bramlett - U.S. Navy
ers and their family members in our Kyle Hite - U.S. Army David Lindstrom - National Guard
weekly bulletin. We keep them in our Roger Benda - U.S. Marines Daniel Weakley - U.S. Navy
thoughts and prayers as they protect James M. Bilder - U.S. Army Stephen Vossler - U.S. Navy
our country and freedom. Nicholas Wineman - U.S. Marines Vito Barraco - U.S. Army
If you have a relative who is an active David Below - U.S. Marines Ryan Grant - U.S. Army
member in the United States Military Kevin Lewis - U.S. Navy Nicholas Crot - U.S. Marines
and would like them listed in the bulle- Michael Lindstrom - U.S. Army Steven Lungaro - U.S. Navy
tin, contact Nancy at the Parish Office, Jared Maechetle - U.S. Marines Thomas Gregory - U.S. Marines
448-4861. Please inform us if the service Mary Kate Wetzel - U.S. Marines Paul Gregory - U.S. Marines
person listed is no longer active in the Ben St. Aubin - U. S. Navy Kate Risden - U.S. Navy
military at home or abroad. Chloe Van Witzenburg - U.S. Army Ryan Graeber - U.S. Marines
Isaac Baines - U.S. Navy Cameron Smentek - U.S. Army
Our Knights of Columbus Council Gino Albergo - U.S. Army Judith Hite - U.S. Army
#14057 would like to offer military fami- Hanna Van Witzenburg - U.S. Army Nolan Smith - U.S. Navy
lies Blue Star Banners. If you would like Anthony Baudo - U.S. Army Cody Goldman - National Guard
to receive a Blue Star Banner, please call Michael D. Faloona - National Guard Jake Soukup - U.S. Army
the Parish Office at 708-448-4861. Hunter Leschman - U.S. Navy Jose Sanchez - U.S. Army
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On May 2nd, St. Alexander 5th grade boys
won the championship defeating St. Cajetan
in the SCC 5th Grade North division!
Roster: Brendan Stroner, Bryan Lech,
Conor Weldon, Emmett Hughes, Harrison
Schultz, Jimmy Hughes, Jake Maslowski
Luke Pricone, Matthew Kent, Marty Navarrete,
Shane Devine, Thomas Doulas.
Head Coach: Therese Devine,
Assistant Coach: Nick Doulas
On May 4th, St. Alexander 6th grade boys won the championship
defeating St. Christina in the 6th Grade Blue division!
Roster: Anthony Adducci, Brian Mentius, Connor Augustyn, Cooper Vysocky, Kade Smith, Joe Burzycki
Liam Weldon, Nicholas Paolicchi, Oliver Odeh, PJ White Head Coach: Colleen White, Assistant Coach: Mike Vysocky
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ST.ALEXANDER SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
First graders are participating in an A to Z countdown
to the end of the year with fun activities. Each day
has a different letter and an activity that corresponds
to that letter sound. On “B” day, first graders brought
in books from home to read for Book Day.
Second grade went on a "field
trip" to the Math Resource
Room to use manipulatives to
practice their regrouping skills
First grade led the school in prayer before we left for Easter vacation
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Contact the parish office if you would like SUNDAY 10:15-11:30AM
to have a Mass intention for 2022 and 2023.
Please note that Mass intentions are not just SAVE orders may also be brought to
for the deceased but for anyone you would the Parish Administrative Center.
like to include in prayer. Orders dropped off by 5:00PM on Wednesday are
available for pick-up Thursday after Noon at the
PAC. They may also be picked up during sale
hours in the SAVE room on Sunday.
PASTORAL COUNSELING SERVICES
AT ST. ALEXANDER PARISH
Services for individuals,
couples & families E-Giving Made Easy
For more information, call If you would like to make a
448-4861 ext. 310 one-time electronic donation,
Sr. Claire M. Czerwiec, SSND, LCPC please scan
Pastoral Counselor & Spiritual Director this bar code.
Scroll down to “One –Time Gifts”
and enter the amount and type of
payment. It’s that simple!
Are You A Candidate For
Spiritual Direction?
1. Is your experience of faith in transition?
∗ Exploring new ideas about your faith
∗ Picture of God is changing
∗ Physical place of faith has changed Many of you may take advantage of the conven-
∗ Spiritual practices need a review ience of electronic giving to our parish and we are
grateful for that. For those of you who have yet to
2. Have you experienced a personal loss? join us in giving online, we strongly encourage
∗ Physical loss of a relative, friend, or loved one. you to do so. Here’s why:
∗ Loss of material possessions or income
Faith Direct enables parishioners to make your
∗ Loss of special relationship Church contributions through either direct debit
3. Has your self-perception changed? from your checking/savings account or through
∗ Transition from single to married life
your credit/debit card. No more writing checks or
searching for envelopes on the way out the door.
∗ Beginning a new job or career
Now you can apply the convenience of direct debit
∗ Forced change of career/loss of job to your parish offerings in much the same way as
∗ Desire to become more healthy—physically you may now use it to make your mortgage, car or
or spiritually tuition payments.
4. Do you feel a yearning for God? Faith Direct also offers you personalized offertory
∗ Asking where is God in your life experiences cards to replace your envelopes for the collection
∗ Desire to pay more attention to your relationship
basket. To cancel your monthly envelopes,
please notify the parish office at 708-448-4861.
with God This is not done automatically when signing up
∗ Desire to pay closer attention to your prayer life for electronic giving.
If you are interested learning more about Spiritual Please visit www.faithdirect.net to enroll secure-
Direction, contact Deacon Mike at 630-243-9342 ly online. Or, download the Faith Direct app onto
or mciciura@archchicago.org your smartphone. Our parish code is IL910.Page Eleven Fifth Sunday of Easter May 15, 2022
NANNY NEEDED
Hello, my name is Annie Hurley Eisses and I live
in Ishnala. I am looking for a nanny to start in July
for my daughter who will be 3 months. We are
looking for someone five days a week. If you’re
interested, please contact me at (708)207-9156 or
email me at hurleyac@gmail.com. Thanks!
MOTHER MCAULEY OPEN HOUSE
The Mother McAuley Recruitment & Admissions
team would like to extend an invitation to your
parish community to join us at our Open House
on Tuesday, May 17 from 6:00-8:00 ! This is
a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our
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Friday, May 20th (St. Bernardine of Siena)
8:30 AM— Baby Charlotte Siena Bax (1st Anniv.)
Eva Ritz
Colleen J. Nix
George Madaras
Saturday, May 21st (St. Christopher Magallanes and
8:00 AM— Colleen J. Nix Companions)
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Patrick Vasil—Special Intention
MAY 15, 2022
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Saturday, May 14th MAY 22, 2022
5:00 PM— Sophie Myslinski
Piotr Gawlowski Saturday, May 21st
Cindy Prendergast 5:00 PM— For the Parishioners
Sunday, May 15th Dora Sill
7:30 AM— Aggie Palmer Eva Ritz
Catherine Hoban Robert Cruz
Colleen J. Nix Sunday, May 22nd
Souls of Purgatory—Special Intention 7:30 AM— Aggie Palmer
9:30 AM— Larry Yakutis Nancy Somers
Ed Beaulieu Bill Somers
Chris Stepuczek Mary Somers
Jim & Pat Serio Johanna Hoban
Jeanette Strunk Colleen J. Nix
Joseph L. Filippo 9:30 AM— Brian Cadore
Helen Bilina Jack & Lorie Hartig
Donna & Joseph Feldner, SGM Tom & Kathleen Walsh
Waller & Sophia Feiling William E. Lewandowski Jr.
11:30 AM— James Grisolano Donna & Joseph Feldner, SGM
Marian Bruss Dr. Loren Feldner
Tom Skelly—Graduation Blessings Robert M. Pikula
Marilyn Stecker Mary C. McCartin
Fran Pendergast—Special Intention Kellina Watts—Special Intention
Edward Makina Mary Morrissey
Chester Marczak 11:30 AM— Marilyn Duhig
Brandon Hamel—Graduation Blessing Wittenborn Family
Rich Lopez—Graduation Blessing Donald Clark
Chase LaCoursiere—Graduation Blessing 6:00 PM— Maria Budinger
6:00 PM— For the Parishioners
Maria Budinger
Monday, May 16th
8:30 AM— Blessings for Mary Yocum Family
Colleen J. Nix
Thomas McGrath MERCY HOME SUNDAY MASS
Brian Hallagan—Birthday Blessing
Nicholas D’Orio 9:30AM on WGN-TV Channel 9
Antoinette Ferraro
Eric—Birthday Blessing
Tuesday, May 17th
8:30 AM— Anne Biskoski—Special Intention
Collen J. Nix
James F. Mikulski
Pamela Pusateri (2nd Anniversary) ALTAR SERVERS
Wednesday, May 18th (St. John I) Saturday, May 21st
8:30 AM— Liam Hanley
Collen J. Nix 5:00 PM— Connor Augustyn
Christopher Pajak Sunday, May 22nd
Thursday, May 19th 7:30 AM—
8:30 AM— Agnes Blaney 9:30 AM— Bryan Lech, Kelly Kane
Maciasz Family 11:30 AM—
Colleen J. Nix 6:00 PM— Liam & Conor WeldonYou can also read
