Mon. Oct. 10
8:00 Julius LoCiceroLiving & Deceased Members
of the Tragnitz & Grimm Families
by Lou & Shirley Grimm
Tues. Oct. 11
8:00 Ann Gilbert
by Mr. Bob Gilbert
Wed Oct. 12
8:00 Deceased Members of the Liden Family
by Kevin & Melanie Fagan
Thur. Oct. 13
8:00 Communion Service
Fri Oct. 14
8:00 Deceased Members of the Fagan Family
by Kevin & Melanie Fagan
Sat. Oct 15
8:00 Purgatorial Society
5:30 Julius LoCicero
by Mrs. Robert Cusack
Sun. Oct 16 the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 Florian, Regina, & Frank Jurek
by Stanley & Ruth Jurek
11:00 Linda Cecsarini
by Melanie & Kevin Fagan

THANK YOU
Thank you to all whom contributed to the collection on the weekend of Oct. 1st and Oct. 2nd. The amount collected was $1,662.00.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Lauralee Dove
Ann Knight
Rita Schreiber
Lou Grimm
Corine Murphy
Ann Dytrych
Bill O'Connor
Adeline Deneen
Betty Nemecek
Helen Blaha
Betty Paschal
Ann Mysliwiec
Linda Jones
Osie Dompier
Eileen Desidero
Bernadine Smith
DoDo Dove
Terry El
Eugene Orris
Margaret Lee
Bunny DuBois
Brittany Dubs
Lillian Coughlin
Dorothy Loeffler
C. Campbell
Marge Straub
Shaun Deneen
E. Thielmann
Della Herrod
Bob Sitniewski

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
Oct. 17 Women's Guild Meeting
Oct. 28 Guild Card & Bunco Party (7 PM)
Oct. 25 SGM Players (7 PM)
Oct. 30 Ministry Meeting (9 AM)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Religious Education classes will be from 9:00 - 10:30AM each Sunday. You can register at that time please call, (708) 331-8400 and arrange a time. The fee will remain at $30.00 per child.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY
The Holy Name Society is again selling the Entertainment Coupon Books. This year it is $25.00 per book and contains additional discounts. See Norm Cole, Lee Palys, or DoDo Dove for an edition or more information.

RCIA
St. Gerard Majella and Ascension-St. Susanna Parishes would like to issue an invitation to any and all adults interested in being instructed in the Catholic faith. RCIA classes will begin in November. Anyone interested in becoming Catholic, making a sacrament (such as First communion or Confirmation), or perhaps looking for a way to return to the faith can contact the parish office (708) 331-8400 any week day afternoon. We will be glad to assist you in meeting any of these needs. You can also contact the office if you have any questions or wish to register.

MINISTRY MEETING
All ministers of the Eucharist or commentators are asked to attend a "Ministry Meeting" on October 30, 2005 at 9:30 AM in the Gathering Center at Church. If you are not a reader or Eucharistic Minister, but would like to become one, please attend this meeting also. We encourage everyone to consider becoming a member of one of these vital church ministries. The rewards are great and the time it takes to participate is minimal.
Greeters, ushers, and all other church ministries are also invited to attend this meeting.
Please note that the time listed in last weeks bulletin was wrong. The meeting will start at 9:30 AM. Thank you.

GERARDIAN GUILD HALLOWEEN PARTY
The Gerardian Women's Guild will be hosting a Halloween Card and Bunco party on Friday, October 28, at 7PM in Shevlin Hall. The tickets are $5.00 per person and the party is open to all. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling Rita Cole. The wearing of costumes is optional, but there will be no costume contest.
Everyone had a great time last year. You'll want to be there this year. Everyone who attends is asked to bring a "treat" to share with others.
If you would like to donate a gift to be used as a door prize at the party please contact Rita Cole at (708) 333-5188.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
Today's second reading reminds us to draw strength from Jesus on a day-to-day basis. Worldwide Marriage Encounter can help strengthen your marriage by helping to bring closer to your spouse and to the Lord. The next Encounter Weekend dates are November 4-6, February 17-19, and April 28-30. For more information call Jim & Kris at (800) 442-3554.

VISITS WITH ANGELS & SPIRITS
The Rebuilders group at Infant Jesus of Prague is hosting a guest speaker, Deacon Ray Deabel, at their October event. Deacon Deabel is a chaplain at The St. James Hospitals Complex and a Grief Consultant. He has more than 21 years experience in this area. The event will take place on October 11, 2005 at 7:30 PM in the Infant Jesus Prague Parish Life Center Library.
Join us in giving a warm welcome to Ray as he explores the fascinating, and ever popular subject of "Angels and Spirits' in our lives. For more information call Susannah at (708) 283-8700 or Don at (708) 235-0852.

MARIAN CATHOLIC
Marian Catholic High School's annual Oktoberfest Arts and Crafts Show will be held at Marian on Sunday, October 9th from 10-4. Free Admission. For more information call Sharon @ (708) 474-2682.

"COME AND SEE"
A "Come and See" reflection Weekend, sponsored by the Sisters of the Presentation, is being offered October 29-30, 2005. This reflection weekend will be held at the Sisters of the Presentation motherhouse in Dubuque, IA. Catholic women, college age and older, who are interested in exploring the option of religious life are invited to participate in this weekend.
For further information contact: Sr. Carmen at (563) 588-2008.

MEDICARE CHANGES
Waterford Estates cordially invites you to attend any of their free programs. They are located at 17400 S. Kedzie Avenue in Hazel Crest.
You may have already heard that there are going to be some significant changes to the Medicare program beginning in January of 2006. Join us as a representative from Blue Cross Blue Shield helps to simplify the explanation of these changes and how they will affect you. The date for this event is Tuesday, October 11th at 10:30 AM.
You are also invited to take some time out of your busy day to join us as Waterford Estates welcomes the Rhythm Kings, directed by Ed Kooperman. The Rhythm Kings will be performing a variety of Jazz and Swing music. Make sure you don't miss this performance. This show will be Thursday, October 13th at 6:30 PM.
Call today to reserve your seat at (708) 335-1600.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Catholic Charities south suburban services is hosting the 2nd annual "Compassion in Action" Italian Dinner on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 6:00 PM at the Villa De Bruno (19825 Stony Island Lynwood, IL). The benefit dinner proceeds will be used to support people in need in the South Suburbs. There will be a cash bar, raffles, and door prizes. The Compassion In Action Award will be honoring Deacon Art Nylen and Sister Alban Hermes.
For more information call (708) 333-8379.

FREE CONCERT
The evangelization Team of Ascension-St. Susanna Parish invites you to a musical with The Ngoma Group featuring a program of African, spiritual gospel songs on Sunday, October 16th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. The church is located at 153rd Street and Myrtle Avenue in Harvey, IL. Admission is free. Join us for a program of joyous song and praise.

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

This weeks questions are:
1. In the Bible the symbol of hope is (a) an anchor; (b) a boat; (c) a fish; (d) a net; (e) none of the above.
2. The patron saint of ecology is (a) St. Ecologus; (b) St. Augustine: (c) St. Richard the Lionhearted; (d) St. Francis of Assisi; (e) none of the above.
3. The word "catechesis" is from the Greek word for (a) echo; (b) walking in truth; (c) scales over the eyes; (d) textbook; (e) none of the above.
4. Of the following, the spiritual benefit that is not a Gift of the Holy Spirit is (a) Love; (b) Wisdom; (c) Knowledge; (d) Fear of the Lord; (e) none of the above.
5. The liturgical calendar of Sunday readings follows a (a) two-year cycle; (b) three-year cycle; (c) four-year cycle; (d) five-year cycle; (e) none of the above.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
In today's Gospel, Jesus teaches about a very special invitation; God's invitation to celebrate the Eternal Feast in the Kingdom of Heaven. This is not an invitation for a specific event at a certain time and place. And it is not a "sometime" kind of invitation. Rather, Jesus teaches about a sacred invitation that God sends us every minute of our lives. In everything we do, all day long, God persistently invites us to share in the feast of joy and eternal life already prepared for us. Living a life of service and charity is to accept God's invitation.

Lord God, help us to be kind and patient and merciful - for that's how we show that we accept your sacred invitation. We ask this in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.