HOLY CROSS / IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PARISH PARROQUIA SANTA CRUZ / INMACULADO CORAZÓN DE MARÍA

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1 FEBRUARY 5, 2012 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME HOLY CROSS / IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PARISH PARROQUIA SANTA CRUZ / INMACULADO CORAZÓN DE MARÍA PARISH SERVICES / SERVICIOS PARROQUIALES 4541 SOUTH WOOD ST. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (773) FAX (773) Pastor / Párroco Fr. Bruce Wellems, CMF (773) ext 203 Associate Pastors / Párrocos Asociados Fr. Héctor Návalo, CMF (773) ext 205 Fr. Alex Gaitán, CMF (773) ext 254 Parish Youth Activities / Actividades de los Jóvenes Sr. Angie Kolacinski, SH (773) ext 218 Religious Education / Educación Religiosa Directora: Blanca Sauceda (773) ext 248 Información: Bricelda Vázquez (773) ext 204 FOOD PANTRY & SOCIAL SERVICES / SERVICIOS SOCIALES Sr. Joellen Tumas, PHJC (773) MARRIAGE Those who wish to enter into the sacrament of Matrimony are reminded that the Archdiocese requests making arrangements four to six months in advance. MATRIMONIO Si desea contraer Matrimonio recuerde que la Arquidiócesis les pide hacer arreglos de cuatro a seis meses de anticipación. CLARETIAN RESIDENCE / RESIDENCIA CLARETIANA (773) For Parish Mass Schedules and Intentions see page 2. Para información parroquial, misas e intenciones, véase la página 2.

2 Page Two Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 5, 2012 HORAS DE OFICINA: lunes a viernes, 9:00 am 8:30 pm; sábado 9 am 12:30 pm. BAUTISMOS: sábados a las 11:00 am, y algunos domingos en la misa. Los papás deben de hacer los arreglos en la oficina UN MES antes de la fecha. MATRIMONIOS: Es necesario hacer los arreglos de 4 6 meses antes de la fecha en que se desea celebrar el matrimonio. CONFESIONES: El primer Viernes de cada mes, 7 pm, en la iglesia de Santa Cruz, y en la oficina con cita previa. LLAMADAS DE ENFERMOS: En caso de emergencia, a cualquier hora. MASSES THIS WEEK- MISAS ESTA SEMANA OFFICE HOURS: Weekdays 9:00 am 8:30 pm; Sat. 9 am 12:30 pm BAPTISMS: Saturdays, at 11:00 am, and some Sunday masses. Parents must come to the office to register the baptism at least ONE MONTH prior to the desired date. WEDDINGS: It is mandatory to make arrangements at least 4 6 months before the desired date of the wedding. CONFESSIONS: The first Friday of every month, at 7 pm, in Holy Cross Church, and, with appointment, during office hours. EMERGENCY SICK CALLS: Telephone the parish office any time of the day or night. Sunday, February 5, 2012 Holy Cross 10:30 Magdalena León y Encarnación Rodríguez Isidro Rodríguez; Francisco Alcantar Jovita Montoya Delfino Soto familia Alcantar; Martín Hernández familia Hernández 1:00 José Isabel Anaya Lissette Anaya 6:00 Por los Miembros de Nuestra Parroquia Immaculate Heart of Mary 9:00 Rodolfo y Josephine Urbano familia Urbano Alvarez; María del Rosario Pérez familia Pérez 12:00 Bernice Ligas Steven Tumas Monday, February 6, :30 Benditas Animas del Purgatorio Tuesday, February 7, :30 Encarnación y Juana Chico Frank Chico y familia Wednesday, February 8, :30 Thursday, February 9, 2012 the Living and Deceased Members of the Antos family the Antos family 6:30 Gregoria López familia Sauceda Friday, February 10, :30 Saturday, February 11, :30 Mass intentions There are still many dates available for mass intentions for Please stop by or call the office. We ask a stipend of $10 Misas Aún hay suficientes fechas disponibles en nuestro libro de misas para aplicar sus intenciones para el año Por favor pase o llame a la oficina. Pedimos una donación de $ COMING EVENTS PROXIMOS EVENTOS Wednesday, Feb. 8 Miércoles, 8 de Febrero Parish Council Meeting Junta del Consejo Parroquial, 6:30 pm. Saturday, February 11 Síbado, 11 de Febrero Cupid s Bash - Youth Valentine Dance, 6:30 pm, HC hall Baile Juvenil del Día de la Amistad, 6:30 pm, salon de Santa Cruz Sundays, Feb. 12 & 19 Domingos, 12 y 19 de Feb. Annual Catholic Appeal Apelación Annual de la Arquidiócesis Friday, February 17 Viernes, 17 de Febrero Orientation of persons wanting to be Leaders and/or Hosts for Lenten Mission, 7 pm, Holy Cross Hall Orientación para las personas que desean server como Animadores y /o Anfitriones de nuestra Misión Cuaresmal, 7 pm, salon de la escuela de Santa Cruz Wednesday, February 22 Miércoles, 22 de Febrero Ash Wednesday Miércoles de Ceniza The second collection today is for our program of Religious Education for Children. La segunda colecta de hoy es para Nuestro Programa de Educación Religiosa para Niños/as.

3 Week of February 5, 2012 Page Three Mensaje del Párroco Message from the Pastor Dear friends, It is true, yes, I will be leaving our parish in August of this year. There is still a lot of work and preparation for the one who will come to be the next Pastor. Someone said to me, You look happy as they responded to my decision to say yes when my Provincial asked me if I would consider leaving Holy Cross-Immaculate Heart of Mary, after so many years of service here, to carry on the work of leadership training. I said to the young person, No, I think what I feel is more a sense of gratefulness and relief that our Province of Claretians are concerned with the mission with which we are entrusted. And the mission is to share what we have learned together about Church and work for justice in our Church. I was asked to help accompany laity and work to create some pilot projects of leadership in California and in Chicago. I will live, at least for a time, in Los Angeles to work with the priests and laity while continuing to encourage the teams in Chicago. Any change is not easy, and this change is challenging. Whether we like it or not, change is bound to happen if we want to live the mission of Jesus. Just read how the scriptures come alive in these weeks as we listen to how the disciples are responding to Jesus call to serve others. As with any change we are asked to make a choice: yes or no. Either choice has consequences. How do you decide? Years ago, I was asked if my work was complete and if I would be willing to leave. I said no. But this time when I was asked it was connected to us and the need of the larger Church. Since I believe very much in the capability of our parish leaders and those working to carry out the mission, those who have taught me to be more trusting and willing to give, I said yes. For me, choices are made in light of the action of community and family life. It is a little scary to live the mission in another part of the world I do not know, but the image my friends and Gospel coworkers have used in these weeks have helped me better to understand the yes. One image was around the experience of family: It is difficult for a parent when a child announces they are getting married and will be leaving the home. There are so many good memories and so much life has been shared. Feelings are definitely mixed. It is not exactly about being happy or sad but maybe about being proud and grateful. Another shared image that reflects on empowering leadership: This feels like all these years we have been in a class learning together, and now we must take the test. I hate tests! Another image: We are in the place of the transfiguration and want to stay in the light and goodness of Jesus, but he tells us No, we are going to Jerusalem. Another image from scripture: You are salt of the earth! An image from our own tradition: Our Lady of Guadalupe sent Juan Diego to build the church. After I told the staff and Parish Council, I listened to much gratitude expressed by others. There was also a genuine acknowledgment by them that our leadership will respond generously and not let what is valued in our parish mission and community die. These expressions will guide me and encourage others with great hope. A friend told me yesterday, the hope of our people is why violence, poverty and injustice will not triumph in the end. Sincerely, Fr. Bruce Wellems, CMF

4 Week of February 5, 2012 YOUTH PAGE Page Four The Holy Cross/IHM Youth Council presents... CUPID S BASH Valentine Dance 2012 Saturday, February 11 MUSIC BY DJ TOBY! Pop * rock en español * cumbias * merengue Salsa * bachata * norteñas and more Holy Cross School Hall 6:30 pm 10:30 pm $3 ticket purchased by (from a Youth Council member, or at the parish office) $5 at the door So, you want to use the excuse for your bad grades last week that you don t have a computer or Internet at home. Well, help is nearby! Did you know that our parish has a Computer Lab for high school and college students? It is open weekdays from 9:00 am until pm, and on Saturday mornings 9:00 am 12:00 pm at the parish office. High School and College students need to bring their school ID to sign in and the first time you come in, you will need to fill out a registration form, and pay a $5 users fee which lasts till August! Years ago the distinguished scholar John Ruskin said, The object of education is to make people not merely do the right things, but enjoy the right things; not merely learn, but to love knowledge; not merely pure, but to love purity; not merely just, but to hunger and thirst after justice. Hace años el famoso hombre de ciencia John Ruskin dijo, Toda la finalidad de la educación es conseguir que la gente no solamente aprenda lo correcto, sino que lo goce, no solamente llegar a ser personas de ciencia, sino personas que aman la ciencia, no solamente ser puros, sino amar la pureza, no solamente ser justos, sino tener hambre y sed de justicia. - Goble & Brooks Ever heard of Kid s Café??? It s a hot meal program served Monday through Friday after school, from 3-5 pm, at Casa Romero, 4600 South Honore. ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH from the community are invited, ages You don t have to register ahead of time, just come in and ask for Yolanda. Maybe you want to help out at Kid s Café! We serve meals every day, and Yolanda would welcome the help of regular volunteers. Tasks include serving food to the children, and light cleanup. Possible hours are Monday through Friday, between 1:00 and 5:30 pm. Call Yolanda González at for more information. We know you have off school Monday the 13th and Monday the 20th! Call Yolanda to offer your help don t just waste your days! On Monday the 13th, she will be preparing for the Kid s Café 11th Birthday celebration to be held on the 17th. Lots to do CALL NOW ok, wait till tomorrow to call but CALL!

5 Week of February 5, 2012 PARISH NEWS Page Five CONTINÚA LA CAMPAÑA CATÓLICA ANUAL ARQUIDIOCESANA ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL CONTINUES Sean imitadores de Cristo! Be Imitators of Christ! La próxima semana se llevara acabo LA CAMPAÑA CATÓLICA ANUAL ARQUIDIOCESANA Les pedimos a todas las familias que sean generosos con su contribución a esta campaña. Les entregaramos los sobres para su contribución en la entrada. Por favor llene la forma y entréguela durante la segunda colecta. Además de proveer fondos para ministerios y servicios en toda la Arquidiócesis, la Campaña también financia servicios que son de gran ayuda a otros ministerios aquí en nuestra parroquia. Por ejemplo, la Campaña aporta fondos para apoyar programas para liderazgo laicos. Este año, el tema de la Campaña es: Sean imitadores de Cristo. A todos se nos presenta el desafío de intentar vivir nuestras vidas teniendo la vida de Cristo como un ejemplo. Cristo nos dio el camino a la vida eterna. Su amor por cada uno de nosotros no puede tomarse a la ligera. Al contemplar los dones que nos ha dado, debemos reflexionar también sobre nuestra gratitud por dichos dones. Su apoyo financiero a la obra de nuestra parroquia, de nuestra Arquidiócesis y de la Iglesia en todo el mundo es, de hecho, una forma de expresar esta gratitud.por favor, dé generosamente a la Campaña Católica Anual Cuando nuestra parroquia alcance el objetivo de reunir $11,290.00, en promesas pagadas, se nos devolverá el 100% de los fondos adicionales que recibamos para utilizarlo en nuestra parroquia. Next week we will have the 2012 Archdiocesan Annual Catholic Appeal. We are asking all the families to pick up an envelope at the entrance of the church and complete the form inside. The completed envelope should be returned during the second collection. In addition to providing for ministries and services throughout the Archdiocese, the Appeal also funds services that are of great help to other ministries here in our parish. This year, the theme of the Appeal is: Be Imitators of Christ. We are all challenged to try to live our lives using the life of Christ as an example. Christ gave us the path to eternal life. His love for each of us cannot be taken lightly. As we contemplate His gifts to us, we should also reflect on our gratitude for these gifts. Your financial support for the work our parish, of our Archdiocese and of the Church throughout the world is, in fact, one way to express this gratitude. Please give generously to the 2012 Annual Catholic Appeal. When our parish reaches its goal of $11, in paid pledges, 100% of the additional funds received will be returned to us for use in our parish. Si usted desea recibir el Sacramento del matrimonio y compartir este bonito día con otras parejas, esta es su oportunidad! If you like to receive the sacrament of marriage and share this wonderful day with other couples, this is your opportunity! MISA DE MATRIMONIO EN GRUPO Sábado, 23 de Junio, 2012 GROUP WEDDING Para mas información sobre el procedimiento y requisitos pase a la oficina parroquial los Martes de 6:30 pm 7:30 o los Sábados de 9:00 a 10:00 am (For information please stop by the Parish Office Tuesdays from 6:30 7:30 or Saturdays 9:00 10:00 am) Fecha limite deadline to register: Marzo 10, 2012 Feliz Mes de la Amistad! Aunque haga frio, empieze el febrero saliendo de su casa y tomando parte en las actividades de las personas de tercera edad. Dónde? En el salon parroquial del Inmaculado Corazon de Maria. Nos reunimos de 9:30 a.m. hasta las 2:30 p.m. cada miércoles. Esperamos verlos!