Mon. May 9
8:00 Palmer Family Harry, Helen, & Harriette
by Dave Palmer
Tues. May 10
8:00 Clara Migas
by Gloria Dompier
Wed May 11
8:00 Dove Family
by DoDo Dove
Thur. May 12
8:00 Living & Deceased Members of the
Grimm & Tragnitz Families
Fri. May 13
8:00 Communion Service

Sat. May 14
8:00 Purgatorial Society
5:30 Oscar Burch
by Brian Fagan & Family

Sun. May 15 Pentecost
8:00 Women's Guild
11:00 Ann Gilbert
by Joren Family

THANK YOU
Thank you to all whom contributed to the collection on the weekend of April 30th and May 1st. The amount collected was $1,886.00.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Linda Jones
Ann Knight
Rita Schreiber
Lou Grimm
Corine Murphy
Ann Dytrych
Julie Laur
Adeline Deneen
Betty Nemecek
Helen Blaha
Betty Paschal
Ann Mysliwiec
Julius LoCicero
Osie Dompier
Eileen Desidero
Bernadine Smith
Tess O'Hern
Terry El
Eugene Orris
Margaret Lee
Roselee Gacke
Brittany Dubs
Lillian Coughlin
Dorothy Loeffler
C. Campbell
Marge Straub
Shaun Deneen
E. Thielmann
Della Herrod

Anyone who is ill in our parish and would like to receive Holy Communion; call (708) 331-8400. If you can be removed from the sick list at this time, please call the parish office.

DATES TO REMEMBER
May 8 Mother's Day Flower Sale
May 15 Women's Guild Luncheon
May 16 Women's Guild Meeting (7 PM)

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
The parish would like to recognize and bless all the Mothers, Grandmothers and Godmothers in the parish. May you have a wonderful day!

WELCOME
We would like to welcome Alfonso Insalaco to the parish family. Alfonso was baptized after the 11:00 Mass last Sunday. Congratulations to him and his family.

CALLING TREE
Parishioners wishing to be notified when a parishioner or former parishioner has died are asked to call Rita Cole (708) 333-5188 and supply her with your phone number. Traditionally the calling tree has been used to notify Women's Guild members only. This is the church's way of expanding this service to the whole congregation. We thank Rita for taking on this task. You will be contact whether or not the funeral Mass will be held at St. Gerard Majella. Special request from the family of a departed one will always be taken into consideration.
Please call Rita if you want your name on this calling tree list.

WOMEN'S GUILD
The Women's Guild will be hosting their annual group luncheon on May 15, 2005 at Carlos Restaurant. The cost is $16.00 per lady. Those who attend this annual event always have a great time.
You must make a reservation by calling Sue Klaus (708) 331-2735 by May 6th.

GUILD MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
The Women's Guild will be having their membership drive the weekend of April 30/ May 1. The envelopes will be in church and can be returned in the collection baskets. Dues for the 2005-2006 year are $5.00. All women of the parish are invited to join.
This organization does many wonderful things for our parish. Why not consider becoming a member of this active organization?
Any questions? Please call Shirley Roskos (708) 560-0071.

THE WOMEN'S CENTER
The Women's Center is a pregnancy resource center devoted to helping women in difficult pregnancy situations. We are funded be private donations. Each year our counselors help approximately 5,000 women and their children. We offer them choices other than abortion and provide counseling, friendship, material, and prayer support. We accept donations of goods or money throughout the year. Thank you for your support.

WELCOMING COMMITTEE
The Parish Council would like to take this opportunity to thank our ladies and gentlemen, who greet people at the beginning of each Mass. It is wonderful the way you welcome people to our church.
Your work has encouraged us to expand upon this ministry by forming an official "Welcoming Committee". The Council would like to invite others to join this small in numbers but big in heart group. The duties are simple and the work is satisfying.
If you are interested in becoming a member of this ministry, please contact the parish office.

MINISTRY OF COMPASSION
Our church has been invited to help ease the loneliness with men and women in prison. These individuals could use the reassurance of others that God loves them and that there are people in the world praying for them. A friendly letter of encouragement can make a huge difference in their lives.
If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please contact Linda in the office.
Rest assured that all letters will be mailed from the church address and that your anonymity would be safeguarded. There are strict guidelines set up for these letters to make sure all parties involved will find this a rewarding experience.
For more information, please call the parish office. We have a list of four female and four male inmates.

CONS AND SCAMS
To receive a pamphlet to help you stay one step ahead of dangerous con artists, call (708) 371-0400. Learn how to protect your assets, credit cards, and your identity from would-be thieves. . The Crestwood Community Education Institute is issuing this pamphlet.

RESURRECTION CHOIR
Our church's Resurrection choir has started rehearsals. All you need is a small amount of time and a willingness to sing in a group. We will rehearse on Tuesday, May 10th at 1:00 PM in the church.

STEPFAMILY CONFERENCE
Not all marriages are successful. Couples will divorce and may later remarry. You are invited to attend an Interfaith Stepfamily Conference, July 22 & 23, 2005 at St. Giles parish. For more information call (312)751-8353.

MEMORIAL DAY MASSES
Memorial Day Masses will be celebrated in Catholic cemeteries on Monday, May 30, 2005. You are invited to attend a special Field Mass Program at one of the following cemeteries. Programs are scheduled for 10:00 AM in most cemeteries with Mass beginning at 10:30 AM. Assumption (Glenwood), Calvary (Steger), St. Benedict (Crestwood), St. Mary (Evergreen), Holy Cross (Calumet City) and Mount Olivet (Chicago) to name a few.

ACSENSION
"Evangelization" is a new word for a centuries-old mandate in the Catholic Church. At His Ascension, Jesus commanded His disciples to carry out His mission when He said in what has become known as the Great Commission: All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age. (Matthew 28; 19-20) Jesus was the first evangelizer. He is the "Good News" for us.
To evangelize, to make disciples, is the privilege and the duty of every Catholic. Every Christian, by virtue of Baptism, is called to collaborate with Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit in spreading the Good News. By our faith in Jesus Christ and our devotion to Him, we transform the world.

WHAT'S YOUR CATHOLIC IQ?
The answers to last week's quiz are: 1 (b); 2 (a); 3 (c); 4 (b); 5 (a)

1. Of the following, the one not necessary for a good confession is (a) sorrow for the sin; (b) confession of sin to a priest; (c) confession to the person offended; (d) penance done, as given by the priest.
2. St. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431 on a charge of (a) heresy; (b) civil disobedience; (c) perjury; (d) theft.
3. Chronologically, the last mention of the Blessed Mother in the New Testament is (a) finding the boy Jesus in the Temple; (b) at the foot of the cross; (c) spreading the good news of the Resurrection; (d) in the upper room at Pentecost.
4. The saint who is not considered one of the great saints of Ireland is (a) Anskar; (b) Patrick; (c) Brigid; (d) Columban.
5. The Apostle traditionally associated with visiting India was (a) Peter; (b) Thomas; (c) Judas; (d) John.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
The Feast of Ascension is celebration of Jesus return to heaven 40 days after Easter. Jesus is God's Son; he has authority over all the earth. We have celebrated His birth, His Life, and Mourned His death. While on earth He taught us how to live our lives. Now He has returned to His Father in heaven.
Jesus did not leave us alone. He promised to be with us always. Today we remember His promise. We need to focus our attentions on what it means to be people of hope. As Christians we know that hope is what leads to God and our heavenly home. Joyful hope is a major part of being a faithful follower of Jesus.

O my God, relying on Your infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of your grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer. Amen (Act of Hope)