Mon. May 30 (Memorial Day)
8:00 All those Serving their Country
Tues. May 31
8:00 All the Elderly
Wed June 1
8:00 Palmer Family
Harry, Helen, & Harriette
by Dave Palmer
Thur. June 2
8:00 Communion Service
Fri June 3
8:00 All the Sick & Their Caretakers

Sat. June 4
8:00 Purgatorial Society
5:30 People of St. Gerard Majella
Sun. June 5 Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 Hopkins, Griffin, & Brady Families
by Maureen & Erin Brady
11:00 Ann Gilbert
by Roskos Family

THANK YOU
Thank you to all whom contributed to the collection on the weekend of May 21st and May 22nd. The amount collected was $1,078.45.

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
Mary Thusing

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
June 11 Auditions for Summer Play (10 -12 AM)
June 12 Auditions for Summer Play (7 - 9 PM)
Aug 6, 7, 8 12, 13, & 14 SGM Players Summer Show "Fairy Tale Theater"

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.

GUILD MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
The Women's Guild will be having their membership drive. 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 Guild collected $442.00 for the Women's Center. The flower sale was a huge success with every flower being sold. Thank you to everyone who supported this wonderful cause.

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.

WOMEN'S GUILD
The Gerardian Women's Guild would like to thank everyone who has supported them this past year. They appreciate your help and participation in the events they have sponsored. They are planning an exciting year starting in September. They wish everyone a great summer.
The ladies held their annual May luncheon at Carlos. The food was spectacular and it was nice to have a room all to themselves. The women really enjoyed the camaraderie of the afternoon. Usually they are so busy working they don't get a chance to visit with each other.

MEMORIAL DAY
The parish office will be closed on Monday, May 30th, for Memorial Day.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS
The parish office will begin summer hours as of May 31st. The office will be open from 10:00 AM TO 3:30 PM each week day. You can call the office at anytime and leave a voice mail. The number is (708) 331- 8400.

RESURRECTION CHOIR
The Resurrection choir will rehearse on Tuesday, May 30, at 1:00 PM in the church. Please join us in this church ministry.

RETREAT
In recent years Holy Cross family Ministries has been assisting Fatima Retreat Center in the direction of the Big Retreat. The theme for this year's retreat is "Eucharist - a Family Experience" is in keeping with Pope John Paul's announcing this year as the Year of the Eucharist. Each talk will expand the definition of "family" a bit to be more and more inclusive.
Please join us on August 5-7, 2005 at the University of Notre Dame. For more details call Beth Mahoney at 1-800-299-7729 ext. 2012.

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.

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.

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.

AUDITIONS
Our church will once again present a summer theatrical event for our parishioners and friends enjoyment. This year we will be doing "Story Time Theater". There are lots of different parts big and small for the adventurous to try out for. Ask anyone who has been in one of our shows; you will have loads of fun. Whether this will be your first time auditioning for a show or your one hundredth time, join us on June 11th from 10 - 12 AM or June 12th from 6 - 8 PM. We guarantee you wouldn't regret being part of the show. There are parts available for all age groups from 2 - 100.

WHAT'S YOUR CATHOLIC IQ?
The answers to last week's questions were: 1. (c); 2. (d); 3. (e).

1. The Liturgy of the Word includes (a) readings from Scripture; (b) a psalm; (c) a homily; (d) all of the above; (e) none of the above.
2. In the age of the Apostles (a) Christians met in each other's homes for "the breaking of the bread"; (b) Mass was formally structured; (c) there was no singing allowed; (d) readings were limited to the Gospels; (e) none of the above.
3. The long rectangle part of a traditional church is called (a) the lectern; (b) the confessional; (c) the nave; (d) the vestibule; (e) none of the above.
4. The precepts of the Church require us (a) to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation and keep these days holy; (b) confess our sins at least once a year; (c) receive Communion at least during the Easter season; (d) all of the above; (e) none of the above.
5. An occasion of sin is (a) any person who leads us easily to sin; (b) any place that usually leads us to sin; (c) anything that usually leads us to sin; (d) all of the above; (e) none of the above.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
"I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world." This weekend our church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. As we gather together we are encouraged to remember to taste and see the goodness of the Lord. We receive nourishment in bought in word and in sacrament. We praise and thank God for the gift of the Eucharist. This is especially poignant in this "Year of the Eucharist". "Unlike your ancestors who ate and still died, whoever eats of this bread will live forever."
Dear Lord,
You feed your people with the finest wheat, O God of love. Hear the prayers of those gathered to celebrate around your sacred altar. Continue to sustain all in need with your presence in word and sacrament. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.