MASSES OF THE WEEK
Sat. June 25
8:00 Purgatorial Society
5:30 Joan Berls
by Bob Berls
Sun. June 26 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 William Tomanek
by Craig Family
11:00 Jim Trask
by Melanie & Kevin Fagan

Mon. June 27
8:00 Eileen Juchcinski
by Geist Family
Tues. June 28
8:00 All the Elderly
Wed June 29
8:00 Communion Service
Thur. June 30
8:00 Communion Service
Fri July 1
8:00 Communion Service

Sat. July 2
8:00 Purgatorial Society
5:30 Living & Deceased Members of the
Grimm & Tragnitz Families
by Lou & Shirley Grimm
Sun. July 3 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 Palmer Family (Harry, Helen & Harriette)
by Dave Palmer
11:00 Clara Migas
by Linda Thusing

THANK YOU
Thank you to all whom contributed to the collection on the weekend of June 18th and June 19th. The amount collected was $1,1452.11.

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
DoDo Dove
Terry El
Eugene Orris
Margaret Lee
Roselee Gacke
Brittany Dubs
Lillian Coughlin
Dorothy Loeffler
C. Campbell
Marge Straub
Shaun Deneen
E. Thielmann
Della Herrod
Tony Bauer

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 25/26 Second Collection for Peter's Pence
Aug 6, 7, 8 12, 13 & 14 SGM Players Summer Show "Story Time"

CONDOLENCES
The parish would like to offer its condolences and best wishes to the family and friends of Anita Karnes. Anita went to her Lord on June 20. Please keep her in your prayers.

CONGRATULATIONS
The parish would like to extend their congratulations and best wishes to Julius and Alyce LoCicero on their 50th Wedding Anniversary. May God continue to bless you and your family.

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.

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. 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. Interested in becoming a member of this ministry, please call (708) 331-8400.

STEM CELL RESEARCH
Please take a copy of the article detailing questions and answers about stem cell research and human cloning. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has compiled this list to help you be better informed about these very controversial topics. Please read the paper carefully. If you have further questions there are addresses and phone numbers you can access.

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.
Please join us on August 5-7, 2005 at the University of Notre Dame. For more details call Beth Mahoney at (800)-299-7729 ext. 2012.

RESURRECTION CHOIR
The Resurrection choir will rehearse on each Tuesday at 1:00 PM in the church. Please join us in this church ministry. We are encouraged by the number of people who have joined the Resurrection Choir. Why not lend your voice to this heavenly group?

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Only 40-50% of low-income students in Illinois meet basic reading, writing, and math standards according to an article in the Condition of Public Education, 2003, Illinois State Board of education. Please help in trying to break the cycle of poverty. For more information call the Archdiocese of Chicago at (312) 751-5333.

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.

RETREAT OPPORTUINITIES
Circle of Stones" a women's gathering of prayer will take place from 7:30 -9 PM at the Mayslake Center (760 Pasquinelli Drive, Ste. 304 in Westmont) on July 14th. Mary Jo Valenziano is the facilitator; cost is $10.00. Call Mayslake Ministries at (630) 323-1620 to register or visit their web site.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES LOSS MEETING
Catholic Charities invites those who have lost a loved one to suicide to join the LOSS program on Tuesday, June 28 at 7 PM at Lawrence Manor located at 21425 Southwick Drive in Matteson, IL.

THE WOMEN'S CENTER
The Women's Center is a pregnancy resource center devoted to helping women in difficult pregnancy situations. They are funded by private donations.
At the present time they are in need of toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, toilet paper, bar soap, laundry detergent, etc.). They could also use infant clothing and bedding supplies, maternity wear in all sizes, and disposable diapers.
You can drop stuff off at their center (9730 S. Western, Ste. 318, Evergreen Park, Il.) or call to have a volunteer pick your donations up (773) 794-1313.

ST. MARY'S SUMMER PICNIC
The St. Mary's Parents Group is sponsoring a Summer Picnic on Sunday, July 31. It starts at 12 noon. The picnic will be held at Twin Lakes Recreation Area in Arlington Heights. Please join them for food, games, water balloons, Paddle boats (slight fee) and fishing ($1.00). Please bring your own beverages/ coolers/ ice/ blankets/ lawn chairs/ fishing poles/ smiles and appetites!
RSVP by July 15 and/or if you have any questions contact Jennifer McNabola at (847) 823-1494.

OUTDOOR CONCERT
Holy Family Parish will be hosting and outdoor concert featuring the band Sonic Flood, a Christian rock band on Friday, July 8th. For advanced tickets costing $10.00 you can phone (800) 965-9324. Tickets purchased the day of the concert are $15.00 each. Holy Family Parish is located at 2515 Palatine Road Inverness, IL. Their phone number is (847) 359-0042.
They are also hosting a Battle of the Bands on Friday, June 24th.
Proceeds from these two events is donated to Save the Children, Catholic Relief Serves and the Salvation Army, as all are working with those victimized by the South Asian Tsunami.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
God always has something to say to us whether our hearts are heavy or filled with joy. We need to be ready to hear the voice of God.
Saint Paul tells us that because we have been baptized into Christ Jesus, we should think of ourselves as dead to sin. However, sin has a way of sneaking back into our lives, but God's promises us forgiveness.
The prophet Elisha told the woman of Shunem that she would be rewarded for her hospitality to him. He said that God would grant her desire to bear a son. Her only desire was to be a vessel of life and of generous giving. This is kind of attitude toward life and behavior that Jesus demands of His disciples in today's Gospel. To find life, we must give ourselves to God. The reward is eternal life.