Mon. Oct. 31
8:00 Julius Lo Cicero
by Don & Mary Brozek
Tues. Nov. 1 All Saints Day
8:00 Lou Grimm
by Sue & Al Vogler
7 PM All the Deceased of the Parish
Wed Nov. 2 All Souls Day
8:00 Palmer Family: Harry, Helen, Harriette
by Dave Palmer
Thur. Nov. 3
8:00 Communion Service
Fri Nov. 4
8:00 Lou Grimm
by Dan Mungovan
Sat. Nov. 5
8:00 Purgatorial Society
5:30 Lee Dove
by Dove Family
Sun. Nov. 6 the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 Special Intentions
by Craig Family
11:00 Linda Cecsarini
by The SGM Players

THANK YOU
Thank you to all whom contributed to the collection on the weekend of Oct. 22nd and Oct. 23rd. The amount collected was $1,193.11.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Lauralee Dove
Ann Knight
Rita Schreiber
Len Murphy
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.
If you wish to put someone on the sick list or remove someone's name please call the parish office. Thank you.

DATES TO REMEMBER
Oct. 30 Ministry Meeting (9 AM)
Nov. 1 All Saints Day (8 AM & 7 PM Mass)
Holy Day of Obligation (Masses in the church)
Nov. 6 Children's Reconciliation Service (9:30 AM)
Nov. 6 Parish Council Meeting (6:30 PM)
Nov 14 Women's Guild Meeting (7 PM)
Nov. 20 Confirmation Mass (11 AM)
Nov. 20 Parish Thanksgiving Dinner (2 PM)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
The children of our Parish Religious Education program will be attending a Reconciliation service on Nov. 6th at 9:30 AM in preparation for Confirmation. Our church will celebrate Confirmation on November 20th at the 11 Mass. The children from Ascension/St. Susanna will join us this year for Confirmation.

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Jason and Christy Rossberg on the baptism of their daughter, Taylor Nicole, on October 16, 2005. Welcome to the parish family.

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.

LIVE-IN EXPERIENCE VOCATIONAL RETREATS
Attention prayerful single men and women! St. Procopius Abbey, Gethsemani Abbey, (for men) and Poor Claire Annunciation Monastery, St. Joseph, St. Joseph Passionist (for women) and Franciscan Friars are now offering "Live-in Experience" vocational retreats. Learn about these exciting vocations first hand. Pray and work with the monks and nuns and enjoy vocational talks. There is no cost but space is limited. These retreats are popular so make your reservations soon. Call toll free (800) 221-1807.

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
The Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is a social justice program that funds organizations that are working to empower the poor, the elderly, workers and immigrants in Lake and Cook counties.
The CCHD collection this year is November 19th/20th.

ST. RITA OF CASCIA
St. Rita of Cascia parish celebrates its 100th Anniversary with a Mass and Banquet on November 19th. The parish invites former parishioners and grade school students to the solemn Mass of Thanksgiving to be celebrated by Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago, at 5 PM on Saturday, November 20th. A banquet immediately following the Mass will be held at the Oak Lawn Hilton. Tickets are $75.00 per person and must be purchased in advanced.
For further information, contact St. Rita's Rectory at (773) 434-6771.

WATERFORD ESTATES
Waterford Estates cordially invites you to attend our entertainment, educational and health programs. These programs are free of charge.
They are proud to present the unique musical talents of Larry Levin. Larry is a performer with superb vocal and keyboard techniques. This show takes place on Thursday, November 10th at 6:30 PM.
There will be a cholesterol screening on Monday, November 28th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A representative from Advocate South Suburban Hospital will conduct the free cholesterol screenings.

MARIST HIGH SCHOOL
Marist High School will host its second open house event and continue its interactive program this fall to provide grammar school students an opportunity to experience the excitement at Marist. Open house is Sunday, November 20, 2005 from noon to 3:00 PM.
For more information contact Alex Brown at (773) 881-5330.

MAYSLAKE MINISTRIES
"a Circle of Stones: Women at Prayer" is being presented at Mayslake Ministries center in Westmont on the second Thursday of each month from 7:30-9 PM. Facilitated by Mary Jo Valenziano at a cost of $15, all Christians are welcome. Call for information or to register at (630) 323-1620.

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
Catholic Relief Services has committed $2 million dollars to the relief efforts in Pakistan and India following the October 8th magnitude 7.6 earthquake the region experienced. The CRS staff were on the ground at the time of the quake and were among the first to conduct assessments of the needs in the region plus provide blankets, tarps and water-cans.
The CRS ask that we keep the people affected by this crisis in our prayers. Donations would also be greatly appreciated. If you wish to make a monetary donation please call (312) 751-8390 for the address.

BROTHER RICE
Brother Rice High School Open House I will take place on Sunday, October 29th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Any questions call (773) 429-4300 ext. 123.

ALL SAINTS DAY
November 1, All Saints Day is a holy day of obligation. Our parish will celebrate mass at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM on that day in the church. We will gather to remember all saints, those known and unknown, who have gone before us in faith. It is a day we honor those who followed the Lord Jesus on the way to the cross and who await the resurrection on the last day. These faithful disciples intercede on our behalf in the kingdom that never ends.

EVENTS FOR BLACK CATHOLICS
On November 1st join Sr. Patricia Haley, SCN at St. Felicitas Church, 1526 E. 84th St at 7 PM for a Black Catholic Revival titled, "We've Come This Far By Faith".
November 3rd is the 5th Anniversary of the Black Catholic Convocation - a Eucharistic liturgy celebration with Bishop Joseph Perry at St. Martin de Porres church at 7 PM. Call (312) 751-8377

WHAT'S YOUR CATHOLIC IQ?
1. On the liturgical calendar, Mary's birthday is celebrated on September 8th because (a) that date is nine months after the feast of the Immaculate Conception; (b) a pope wanted Mary's birthday celebrated on the date of his own birthday; (c) the Church needed a Marian feast in the fall; (d) none of the above.
2. The name Emmanuel means (a) Holy God, we praise thy name; (b) God is with us; (c) Savior of the world; (d) Hark the herald angels sing.
3. The famous University of Notre Dame located outside of South Bend, Indiana, was founded by (a) Peter Lombard; (b) John Neumann; (c) Francis Xavier; (d) Edward F. Sorin.
4. St. Nicholas (fourth century) is the patron saint of (a) children; (b) sailors; (c) pawnbrokers; (d) all of the above.
5. Mohammed, prophet and founder of Islam, was born (a) in present-day Israel; (b) within 100 years of Jesus; (c) in the sixth century; (d) in the twelfth century.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Today's readings describe a common trap in which believers often find themselves. We try to live according to the precepts and laws of the Church but, when we do so without regard for the poor and lowly of this world, we can find ourselves becoming smug and self-satisfied. The Lord, Jesus warns his followers not to fall into this trap. Rather, he says, we must humble ourselves as we strive to live out the law of the Lord. This is the only path to exalted glory with the Lord.
Jesus says that the greatest person is the person who serves and helps others. If everyone lived this way every day, we would live in peace all around the world.
Creator God, our families and cities and countries all around the world can live in peace. May the Holy Spirit make our hearts humble so that we are always ready to help and serve others to make the world more peaceful every day. Amen.