Sat. June 3
8:00 Purgatorial Society
5:30 Joseph T. Gill
by Helen Gill, Joe & Antoinette, Joanne
Sun. June 4
8:00 Edward Creach
by Fr. Joe & Fr. Bob
11:00 Lou Grimm
by Elsie Tragnitz

THANK YOU
Thank you to all whom contributed to the collection on the weekend of May 20th & May 21st. The weekly amount collected was $999.75.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Jack Seniw
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
Chloe Ochoa
Nora El
Eugene Orris
Margaret Lee
Marie Craig
Brittany Dubs
Mr. Graves
Dorothy Loeffler
C. Campbell
Marge Straub
Shaun Deneen
E. Thielmann
Della Herrod
Sandra Thomas
Virgil Barron
Dorothy Barron
Judy Jones
Loretta & John
Szewczyowski
Jackie Weirbicki
Art Rankin
Lee Palys

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

DATES TO REMEMBER
August 5, 6, 11, & 13 Murder Mystery Dinner

THANK YOU
The Church would like to thank the Women's Guild for their generous donation of $1,000.00. Our ladies work very hard all year long promoting and sponsoring a variety of social events and fund raisers. Their good works help our parish continue to be a productive and vital community. May God bless you and your efforts.
C. C. BOYLE COUNCIL
St. Gerard Majella would like to thank the Fr. C. C. Boyle Council 4698 for their contribution of $200.00 to be used at our parish. We appreciate their thoughtful act and support of our parish needs.
Please continue to support the Knights of Columbus in all of their events and fund raisers.

MEMORIAL DAY MASS
The Church will be celebrating the annual Memorial Day Mass in Catholic cemeteries on Monday, May 29, 2006. You are invited to attend one of these special Field Mass Programs. The programs are scheduled for 10:00 AM in most cemeteries with the Mass beginning at 10:30 AM. You can call the parish office for a list of cemeteries participating in this program.
A few of the participating cemeteries are: Assumption, Calvary, Good Shepherd, Holy Sepulchre, Mount Olivet, St. Benedict, St. Mary, and Resurrection.
If you need the addresses of any of this cemeteries or a complete list of Catholic Cemeteries participating in this program, please call the parish office any week day afternoon.

GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on Saturday, September 10th at 2:30 PM at Holy Name Cathedral, 751 N. State Street, Chicago.
Couples married in 1956 who are interested in attending this celebration should contact their parish to register.
For further information call the Family Ministries Office at (312) 751-8351 or visit the website: www.familyministries.org.

THEOLOGY ON TAP
Theology on Tap is group of young adults (those in their 20's and 30's) working together in an effort and reaching out to each other in a renewal of their faith. The theme of their 26th season is: Serving Young Adults the finest in Speakers, Conversation 7 Theology on the weeks of July 9, 16, 23, and 30 on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evenings. These events will be hosted by parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago, the Diocese of Joliet, the Diocese of Rockford, the Diocese of Gray and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
There will be a Mass and picnic with Francis Cardinal George on Sunday, August 6th. The Mass will be at 3:00 Pm at Holy Name and followed by a Lawn Party from 4:30 - 7:30 at the Cardinal's Residence.

WOMEN'S CENTER NEWS
During the month of May we remember our blessed Mother, Mary, and our own mothers in a special way. Many of you showed your support for this group by purchasing flowers at the Annual Mother's day sale. We are happy to report that all of the flower bouquets were sold. The Center is very grateful for your contributions.

NATIONAL HUNGAR AWARENESS DAY
One in six children in Illinois goes to bed hungry. On June 6th get involved. There are many things you can do to help. Call Catholic Charities at (708) 333-8379 for more information.
On June 6th Catholic Charities and 5/3 Bank will be working together to collect food for the hungry and the homeless.
Catholic Charities is asking for volunteer help so that they can open their food pantry an additional day each week. They are looking for people to do volunteer work as clerical, clothing room, food pantry, or any other kind of helper.
Lastly, Habitat for Humanity Chicago is planning to build four (three bedroom) homes in Harvey this summer. If you know of someone who could benefit from this program, please encourage them to apply. Contact Catholic Charities for more information.

MARTYRS OF UGANDA
The community of Ugandans, Ugandan-Americans in and around Chicago invites you to a Life & Faith Celebration of the Martyrs of Uganda on Saturday, June 3, 2006. The location is Our Lady of Peace Church (7851 South Jeffery Boulevard, Chicago). There will be a Mass celebrated at 6:00 PM to be followed by a dinner. Come taste a wide range of Ugandan cuisine. A contribution of $10.00 includes all food and all drink. The group Pearl Dancers will be performing.
RSVP's would be appreciated. Please call Reverend Max C. Ssekiwala at (773) 978-3788 or mssekiw@ameritech.net.

KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER
The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary of Ascension-St. Susanna will host a Luncheon on Sunday, June 25, 2006 recognizing Emerging Leaders (young adults 18 to 35) for their dedication to and hard work in their Church and community, to bring change. The Luncheon, "Our 2006 Shining Stars" will be held at the Ascension-St. Susanna Parish Hall (153rd & Vine Ave., Harvey) from 3:00 - 6:00 PM. Tickets are $35.00 per person.
For ticket information, please contact any of the following: Frankie Cameron (708) 672-8409, Elaine Johnson (708) 333-3240, or Grace Dawson (708) 596-5099.
Thank you for helping us to encourage and support our young adults.

GUIDE TO CATHOLIC CHICAGO
A special insert in the pages of The Catholic New World Newspaper fro June 11, 2006 invites its readers to tour the Chicago land area and experience the history, soaring architecture, prayerful shrines, places of learning and inspiration, and the diverse ethnic communities that have made the Chicago Archdiocese a unique tapestry of faith.
For ore information call Audrey Kizys at (312) 665-7082.

TAIZE PRAYER
We are pleased to announce the continuation of Taize prayer at St. Michael church. On every second Sunday of the month, we will be hosting a monthly prayer gathering in the style of the Taize community of France. We hope you will join us for this beautiful prayer experience of music, meditation, and fellowship.

WHAT'S YOUR CATHOLIC IQ?
The answers to last week's questions are: 1. (d); 2. (c); 3. (d)
This week's questions are:
1. Apologetics means (a) Never having to say you're sorry; (b) the art of apologizing for being a Catholic; (c) a course which seminarians used to have to take but which they now are exempted from by cannon law; (d) giving reasoned explanations and defenses for the faith.
2. Parish Councils (a) were set up by Vatican II to oversee the work of parish priests; (b) prevail against the opinions of pastors if at least two-thirds of the council members agree on an issue; (c) Advise the pastor and take on task and duties he asks of them; (d) were instituted by Vatican II because the Church is now a democracy, not a monarchy.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Marveling at the surpassing greatness of God's power, we gather this day to celebrate the feast of the Ascension of the Lord. We have spent these Easter days giving thanks and praise for the saving death and resurrection of Christ. Now we stand with the disciples and see the Lord lifted from our sight.
As we hear the account of the Lord's ascension, we can only imagine how abandoned the apostles must have felt when Jesus was lifted up before their eyes. The power emanating from his passion, death, and resurrection, however, was enough to keep their hearts filled with hope. And this hope was the springboard from which they began a preaching and teaching ministry that began to spread the Good News of salvation, a ministry that reaches us even to this day.
We know that we are never abandoned or alone, for the Holy Spirit, the very life of God, is our guide on life's journey.

Be attentive o the prayers of your holy people, O God of mercy and goodness. Bring us to the full stature of your Son, Jesus Christ, who is Lord forever and ever.
Amen.