St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic Church - May 9, 2021
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St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic Church
May 9, 2021
Congratulations
The Greatest of These is Love Father Keith
Once again Jesus tells his disciples how essential
love is to being his followers. And again he tells
them that they need to accept his love if they are
to love others. Jesus tells them that the reward if
they remain in his love is a joy that is complete.
Love is an important theme throughout John’s
writings. In the first four verses of this reading Jesus
uses the word love seven times. In the first verse he
tells us, “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved
you; abide in my love.” The love Jesus is talking
about is the key to understanding his ministry.
It is different from the love we read about in
romance novels. It goes beyond that quick surge of
chemistry that draws two people together. The love
Jesus talks about is more than a feeling. It’s even deep-
er than the love of a bride or groom on their wedding
day.
God’s love is a bond. It is a bond so deep and
so strong that three Persons become one in the
Trinity. God’s love is a bond so broad and so
encompassing that it takes in all of creation including
(thanks to Jesus) all of us. This love requires only one
thing: Love God with all that you are, and love your Commissioning with
neighbor as yourself. Fr. Ron Neitzke
We don’t have to feel loving toward everyone
to stay in God’s love, but we do have to accept the
loving bond that connects us all together. As parents
we have to share that loving connectedness with our
children. All people are equal in God’s eyes, and we
need to help them accept and respect everyone
regardless of age, color, economic status or even
personal goodness. This is the love Jesus invites us to
remain in, and with this love comes the peace and
complete joy of living in harmony with God’s heart.
Published by the Pastoral Center / PastoralCenter.com
Prayer Requests Parish News
The following persons have requested prayers
VIRTUS UPDATES
from our parish community:
Carmela Martini Donna Wiencek Spencer Mehr All volunteers, at St. Mary of Gostyn
Frances Boland Nicole Moyer Bridget Bailie must be registered on Virtus. This
applies to only volunteers where minor
Rudolph Spacal Charles Zezulak Sr. Frances Kapus
children and/or vulnerable adults(ex:
Tom Mendoza Sharon Kling Lois Bach Homebound Ministers) are in attend-
Christina Verk Jerome Kupas Patricia Wright ance. New and renewal background
Fr. Larry Dreffein Bob Earley Frank Stefka checks are now performed automatical-
Tim Mackey Joseph Leto ly without the paperwork we have required in the past and
all documents are maintained online. There are many
In Sympathy individuals who never registered for a Virtus account at the
Our deepest sympathy to the family of time they attended the Protecting God’s Children
Donna Wiencek workshop. If this pertains to you, please do so at this time.
You may check your status by signing into www.virtus.org
Pray for our Military First time registrants should choose “Diocese of Joliet”
from the pull-down menu and then choose the appropriate
Let us pray for all of our military organization with which they are associated (St. Mary of
personnel, especially the men and Gostyn). St Mary of Gostyn should then appear in the
“Roles” section of your account. Please check to see if you
women of our parish who are serving have a Virtus Account before creating a new one. Unpaid
in harm’s way: volunteers are not required to receive the monthly
bulletins.
Kevin Braasch Kyle Ng
Unfortunately, anyone who does not register will be
Michael Martel Joe McSweeney
moved to inactive status and unable to volunteer in any
Natalya Brechlin Maggie Benhart capacity with children until this requirement is fulfilled. If
John Svoboda Kevin Hanlon you cannot recall when or where you attended the work-
Christopher Fountain Brendan Vrtis shop or have other questions, please contact Deacon Bob
at 630-737-9637 or deaconbob@stmarygostyn.org .
Nathan Kijowski Ben Gartlan
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Bob Lang Kathleen Halloran
Zachary Frana Peter Gartlan Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Isabella Czopek
St Vincent DePaul Food Pantry
April 2021 report
Thank You St Mary’s for your continuing generosity to the
A Warm Welcome food pantry. This month St Mary’s provided food for 283
Individuals within 110Families. We had four new families
We welcome: this month. So far this year we feed 1140 Individuals with-
Michael & Skyelar O’Toole in 445 Families.
who registered at St. Mary of Gostyn Most needed item is Breakfast Cereal
Parish recently. PANTRY DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON WEDNES-
DAY FROM 8-1100 AM or use the barrels in Church.
Thank you to all our friends of the pantry.
Shoppers! You can donate to St. Mary's SVDP Conference
at no cost to you by going to smile.amazon.com and select-
St. Mary Book Discussion ing St. Vincent de Paul - St. Mary of Gostyn. A percentage
Wednesday, May 12 1:00 pm of your purchase is automatically donated to SVDP with
Hummer Park every Amazon order you place. Thank you for your
We will be discussing the following book: support!
AMERICAN DIRT by Jeanine Cummins May 9, 2021 Page 3
Our Catholic Faith with Fr. Keith:
Today is the secular holiday of Mother’s Day. As
Catholics, our filial affection turns to our Blessed
MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021 Mother. Her maternal love provides heavenly
6:00 PM - Tom Ranft Sr. req. Kathy Ranft intercession. She brings our prayers to her Son.
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 Saint Louis de Montfort expertly summarized this
9:00 AM - Don Papineau req. Papineau Family with the Latin formula ad Iesum per Mariam,
meaning we can approach Jesus through Mary.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2021 Although this is not a liturgical holiday, we none-
9:00 AM - Art Stadtler req. Bostwick Family theless take time to honor our Blessed Mother.
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021
The Virgin Mary was born full of grace and
9:00 AM - Eileen & Joe McNally req. Joan Albian devoted the whole of her life to her son Jesus,
together with Saint Joseph. Her humility and
FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021 docility inspires a similar disposition within us. At
9:00 AM - Sophie Stephan req. Carl & Rita Lukowski the Annunciation, when the Archangel
Living Intention for Jon Rudie req. Mike
Gabriel announced the conception and birth of
& Mary Signer
Jesus, Mary responded “Behold, I am the
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2021 handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me
4:00 PM - Philip Vena req. Aument Family according to your word” (Lk 1:38). She did not
Anthony Durante req. Aument Family hesitate to do the will of God! She would remain
obedient to Him throughout her life. Indeed,
SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2021
standing at the foot of the Cross, Jesus said “to his
8:00 AM - People of the Parish
10:00 AM - Catherine Harrington req. Deacon Al mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son.’ Then he said
& Carol Agurkis to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother.’ And from
12:00 PM - Mark Gowgiel req. Bob & Rose Jaskula that hour the disciple took her into his home” (Jn
6:00 PM - Michael Wilhelm req. Jim & June Burke 19:26-27). Jesus entrusts us to His Mother, may
we be hospitable to her and invite her into the
‘home’ of the soul and heart. Not only is Mary
our Blessed Mother, but she is also the Mother of
Stewardship the Church. In turn, we honor her throughout the
liturgical year, not only on a single day of the
A CALL TO STEWARDSHIP secular calendar. Consider just some of the
Weekly Collection 05/02/2021 $27,126.62 Marian Solemnities and Feasts: Mother of God
(Jan 1), Annunciation (March 25), Visitation (May
Weekly Goal (Fiscal Year 2020/2021) $28,500.00
31), Immaculate Heart, Assumption (Aug 15), Our
Goals to Date Lady of Knock (Aug 17), Queenship (Aug 22),
Sunday Goal to Date $1,225,500.00
Nativity (Sep 8), Holy Name (Sep 12), Our Lady
Christmas Goal to Date $105,000.00
of Sorrow (Sep 15), Our Lady of the Rosary (Oct
Easter Goal to Date $80,000.00
7), Presentation (Nov 21), and the Immaculate
Collections to Date Conception (Dec 8). As we continue this month
Sunday Collection to Date $1,150,629.48
Christmas Collection to Date $129,641.25
of May, traditionally dedicated to the Blessed
Easter Collection to Date $75,133.04
Mother, we take time to remember all our moth-
ers, living and dead. May God bless them for their
Total (Short of) Goals to Date $(55,096.23)
unique responsibility in fostering human life.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity! And, may God especially watch over and protect
expectant mothers that, together with their
For your convenience online donations can be made by going to: husbands, they may see their children’s children
https://stmarygostyn.churchgiving.com/
come to full maturity in faith.
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St. Mary of Gostyn Parish
445 Prairie Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 ~ 630 - 969 - 1063
NEW PARISHIONERS: We are happy to welcome new members to our SACRAMENT of ANOINTING: Due to Covid restrictions, you will need to
community, and encourage you to register either in person at the make arrangements by contacting the parish office.
Parish Office, or register online through our website,
www.stmarygostyn.org. FUNERALS: Arrangements are usually made by the Funeral Home or by a
family member. A member of our Bereavement team will meet with you
BAPTISMS: St. Mary of Gostyn offers baptismal preparation sessions on a
to plan the Funeral Liturgy. Eulogies can be given at the Wake Service,
monthly basis. If this is your first child, you will need to participate in a
baptismal preparation session before you can receive a date for your baby’s Interment at the Cemetery or at the Funeral Luncheon, but not at the Mass
Baptism. of Christian Burial.
Parents are the first and primary educators in the practice of the Faith. MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made at least six months in
Godparents play an important role in the faith life of your child. While advance to provide ample time for preparation of this sacrament.
considering godparents for your child, be aware that at least one must be a
baptized and confirmed Catholic who is active in his/her faith. Please call RECONCILIATION: Confessions are heard Saturday, 8:30 to 9:30 AM in
the parish office at 630-969-1063 to register for a preparation class and to
church. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also available by appointment.
schedule a baptismal date.
Please call the Parish Office (630-969-1063) to arrange to have your
BECOMING A CATHOLIC: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) confession heard by a priest.
is a process of welcoming and preparing adults for the Sacraments of
Initiation - Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation - for full membership in the ANNULMENTS: We are available to help anyone who is in need of
Catholic Church. Unbaptized adults, adults baptized in another Christian information about how to apply for an annulment. Please contact the
faith, and baptized Catholics with little or no formal religious education are Parish Office at (630)969-1063.
invited to participate. Please call the Parish Office for further information.You can also read
