SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 25, 2010

SAINT ALBERT
THE GREATPARISH
ST. ALBERT THE GREAT
PRAY FOR US
5555 STATE ROAD BURBANK ILLINOIS 60459

REV. ROBERT A. STEPEK, PASTOR

REV. RICHARD MILEK, TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATOR
REV. JOSEPH P. LYNCH, PASTOR EMERITUS
REV. MARIUSZ NAWALANIEC, ASSOCIATE PASTOR
IRVIN A. BRYCE, JR. PERMANENT DEACON

MASSES
SATURDAY
5:00 PM (Sunday Obligation)
SUNDAY
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:30 PM AND 5:00 PM POLISH MASSES
WEEKDAY MASSES (Monday-Friday)
6:30 AM AND 8:30 AM
SATURDAY MASS
8:30 AM
HOLY DAYS (Except Christmas and New Year)
Vigil Mass - 5:00 PM (evening before Holy Day)
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM - 6:00PM - 7:30 PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 4:00-4:45 PM
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
1st and 3rd Sundays at 3:15 PM
Baptismal Preparation Class RECTORY ………….……………….. ….423-0321
Last Monday of month at 7:00 PM PLEBANIA (po polsku)…………… …..423-0321
Parish registration and attendance at the For Sacraments of Baptism, Marriage,
Baptismal Preparation Class are required prior parish registration, convert instruction,
to Baptism. prolonged illness at home.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE PARISH WEBSITE
All wedding arrangements must be made with a www.stalbertgreat.com
parish priest at least 5 months prior to scheduled date. E-MAIL
All couples are required to participate in a marriage StAlbert@archchicago.org
preparation program. Parish registration is a PARISH BOUNDARIES
requirement. Times of marriages are as follows: North-75th St. East-Cicero, West-Narragansett,
Fridays (times available) South-87th St. Cicero to Austin)
Saturday 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM 83rd St. (Austin to Narragansett)
Sunday—no weddings MINISTRY OF CARE……………… …...423-0321
Deacon Irvin A. Bryce Jr.
PRAYER NETWORK………………. …..966-4068
Mrs. Marlene Rybicki
SCHOOL……………………………… …424-7757
Mrs. Marilyn Kurowski, Principal
5535 West State Road
http://home.comcast.net/-st.alberts/
CCD OFFICE………………………… ….636-0406
Rev. Rich Milek, Coordinator
5535 West State Road
 MASS INTENTIONS LISTENING TO GOD
SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2010 Familiarity, in the case of the
7:30-For the Parishioners, Arthur Cox Lord’s Prayer, probably hasn’t bred
-Joseph Fahy, Joseph & Bernice Powroznik contempt in most of us, but it cer-
9:00-Jacob & Genevieve Klumbis tainly can breed a kind of inertia.
-Robert O’Grady The words we speak in prayer run
10:30-John Lennon – 85th Birthday Blessing
the same risks as all our other hu-
-Ellen & Peter Dunne, Phyllis Crowe
12:00PM-Anne Karbutowski, Juventino Martinez man words: they can be spoken
1:30PM-POLISH MASS hastily, thoughtlessly, carelessly. In a manner parallel
-Wladyslaw & Diane Skupien to the words we say in the Lord’s Prayer—“forgive
-Anna Stoch & Jozef Gwozdz us as we forgive others”—today might be the day to
5:00PM-POLISH MASS invite God to “listen to us as well as we listen to you.”
-Waldemar Wojcik Today might be the day to listen to the Lord’s Prayer
MONDAY, JULY 26, 2010 with newly attentive ears.
6:30-Frances Tomaszkiewicz
8:30-Jan Bujak
Let us learn from the example of Luke’s Jesus, who
TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010 would not instruct others how to pray until he him-
6:30-Padriac Kilcoyne self had been a man of prayer. Moreover, listen care-
8:30-Agnes Mielcarek fully to the follow-up Jesus gives for the prayer itself.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2010 In our quick-fix society we must heed the call to per-
6:30-Frances Tomaszkiewicz sistence; in a world that puts glib explanations on
8:10-MORNING PRAYER OF THE CHURCH difficult situations we must continue to seek and
8:30-For the Parishioners
THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010
knock; in our all-too-humanness, we must be open to
6:30-Jan Bujak the patience, grace, and wisdom of the will of God. Do
8:30-Sadie Bushma, Eugene Mehring we want the Lord to listen to our voice? Maybe we
7:00PM-PARISH HOLY HOUR can start by listening to God’s.
FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010 © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
6:30-Frances Tomaszkiewicz
8:30-For the souls in the purgatory A WARM WELCOME TO OUR
SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010 NEW PARISHIONERS:
8:30-For the Parishioners
2:30PM-Wedding: Grzegorz & Agnieszka Kijania, Rochelle Sabdani,
Matthew Davis & Olga Navarro Anthony & Hariet Tenerelli, Slawomir & Grazyna
5:00PM-Cecilia Gutkowski, James Chorak Sutor, Michael & Jadwiga Wasilewski, Marcin & Syl-
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2010 wia Szymczak, Mateusz Macznik & Maria Szwajnos,
7:30-For the Parishioners
Marian & Beata Kojda, Sofia CHrobak, Stephanie
-Michael J. Walker
Olevich, Irene Swistowicz, Steven & Jill Messina,
9:00-Joseph Kowalkowski, Maria & Jan Lesny
10:30-Joseph & Janina Umpirowicz Helena Wiatrowska, Jolanta Wiatrowska.
-Alfio & Giovana Bottari
12:00PM-Elizabeth Weiler, Grace Busscher LET US PRAY
1:30PM-POLISH MASS For the sick: Agnes Kottler, Ken Martin, Misael
-Wladyslaw Pach, Jan Budz Ibarra, Commella Barnett, Patricia Williams,
-Stanislaw Kopec Andrea Pelicano, Carrie Hermann, Emily Sekan,
5:00PM-POLISH MASS Ruth Eichmann, Erma Kinzie, Helen Cermak,
-Katarzyna & Wojciech & Ponicki Family Mary Sherp, Becky Alter, Lorraine Kritikos,
Alonso Hernandez, Marilyn Buchalski, James
SPIRITUAL PROGRESS Ghilardi, Betty Zaremba, Rose Thomas, Don Kupiec,
Let each one remember that we will make Raymond Trusk, Maryann Sorn, Cheryl Korosa, Betty
progress in all spiritual things only insofar as we Anderson, Carol Mariano, Penny Prokop,Umberto Botta,
rid ourselves of self-love, self-will, and self- Mary Ann, Riccio, Catherine Elevicz. For the deceased:
interest. —St. Ignatius of Loyola John Valek, Rachel Slowinski, Justin Kaminski.
 FROM FATHER RICH
Pray inwardly,
Though you sense nothing
Though you see nothing
Though you think you can achieve nothing
For in dryness and in barrenness
In sickness and in feebleness
Then is your prayer completely pleasing to me
Though it seems to give you little pleasure
And so all your living is prayer in my eyes.

Today’s liturgy presents Abraham’s beautiful prayer, interceding for the residents of Sodom and Gomor-
rah. According to this story, we can understand the difference between prayers, which we recite from our
memories, and prayers, which are conversations with God.
Abraham repeats the same request six times, each time more courageously, lowering the number of the in-
nocent, which he tried to find in the threatened cities. This was not a recited prayer, but a conversation with
God.
Jesus prayed the same way. The Apostles, seeing Him, asked Him to teach them how to talk with the Father.
As Jesus taught them the “Our Father”, He emphasized the simplicity of the prayer. He wanted them, just as
Abraham, to pray with a few words and with much confidence and intensity to get what they asked for.
Life decides on the contents of our prayer. Sometimes we find ourselves in situations where from morning
until night, at home and in church, on the streets and in the stores, at work and at rest, we repeat the same
request: “Father, Thy will be done”. This is an adaptation for our will and the Father’s will.
In other situations, when a person feels guilty, he implores through prayer: “Father, forgive us our tres-
passes”. This prayer repeated daily leads a person to confess his sins, to repent, and to amend his life.
In another situation, when the person is tempted to sin, the heart calls: “Lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil”. This prayer helps us to avoid sin.
Prayer should be genuine because only then, it brings us closer to God and leads us to meet with Him. Pray-
ing in this way, a person speaks less and listens more to God. Only this type of a prayer forms a person’s
heart, transforms him, and he transforms the world.
God Bless! Fr. Rich

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JULY 18, 2010
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Thank you to all parishioners who consistently
give their share to support our parish.
SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010
5:00 PM - Visiting Priest
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2010
7:30 AM - Rev. Joseph Mol
9:00 AM - Rev. Joseph Mol
10:30 AM - Rev. Mariusz Nawalaniec
12:00 AM - Rev. Mariusz Nawalaniec
1:30 PM - Rev. Richard Milek
5:00 PM - Rev. Richard Milek
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
You were buried with him in baptism, in which you
were also raised with him through faith in the power of
God, who raised him from the dead.
— Colossians 2:12
 SCHOOL NEWS
SCHOOL SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
The school office will be open during the summer from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday thru Thursday beginning
Monday, June 14th. Appointments for registration for the 2010-2011 school year can be made by calling 708
424-7757. The Principal and office staff will be taking time off this summer. If you plan on stopping by for
any reason, please call ahead before doing so in order that there will be someone in the office to help you.

REGISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

C.C.D. Families may still return their raffle books to the rectory any time before the Carnival.
Please remember that in order to receive credit the envelope must be marked C.C.D.
Registration forms for C.C.D. for the 2010-2011 school year are available on line at
www.stalbertgreat.com and at the Rectory. Please register early. Volunteer forms to earn your
Parish Points are also available at the Rectory. Bingo continues throughout the summer. Volun-
teers are needed to work the Carnival. Now is the time to earn your parish points.

THE QUIGLEY SCHOLARS PROGRAM

■ Honoring the 101-year tradition of High School Seminary
in the Archdiocese of Chicago by continuing to call young men
to consider the priesthood of Jesus Christ in a new way
■ Established by Cardinal Francis George in April 2007
Requirements:
 Baptized practicing Roman Catholic;
 Have interest in exploring the priesthood with other young men;
 In Catholic or public high school;
 Willing to attend a once-a-month evening of prayer, dinner,
spiritual formation and fun
with the St. Joseph College Seminary community at Loyola University;
 Willing to pray for vocations and for others;
 Willing to love and serve God and His people with great joy.
God is calling you! Answer the call. Come join us; make new friends; learn more about our faith,
about the priesthood, about yourself; feel God’s presence; and have a great experience.
Some scholarships available for those in Catholic high school.
For information, please contact: Fr. Peter Snieg, Quigley Alumni Office, 773-973-9706.
St. Joseph College Seminary, 6551 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626

Carnival Volunteers needed (August 26th - 29th)

St. Albert the Great graduation class of 2002 and 2003
The world of volunteering is waiting at the August Carnival Beer Tent. New helpers
needed. For more information or questions call Dave Barry (708) 422-6716

Silent Auction
One of our favorite attractions at the carnival has been the Silent Auction. We are look-
ing for donations of any homemade items, gift certificates, monetary donations, gift bas-
kets, wine baskets, or any new items you wish to donate. Please drop off your donations
at the rectory (mark it: FOR THE AUCTION), or call Brenda at 708-670-0675
 Would you like to meet new friends, grow in wisdom,
learn more about the Catholic faith and have a lot of fun?
Why not join St. Albert’s Youth Group?
Our first meeting will be on Monday, July 26 at 6:00 pm in Roger’s
hall (the church basement)
Refreshments and pizza will be served and... You are invited!
Please RSVP 708-423-0321

SAINT MARTHA (First Century July 29)

Whether you find Martha Stewart admirable or annoying, she has the perfect patron saint. Luke describes Mar-
tha—saint, not Stewart—as “burdened with much serving” (Luke 10:40). About Mary, seated, listening to Jesus,
Martha complained, “Do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving?” Jesus’ response,
“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things . . . Mary has chosen the better part” (10:41,
42), suggests to some the superiority of the contemplative life, leaving the rest of us, supporting families, earning
livings, (helping others?), as “second-class” Christians. But Luke introduces Martha and Mary immediately after
Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan, whom Jesus recommends as a model of practical compassion, concluding,
“Go and do likewise” (10:37). Go and do! Sit and listen! Discipleship is never either/or but both/and. Jesus min-
istered in prayerful silence and hospitable service. Monastic calendars add Martha’s sister Mary and brother
Lazarus, calling all three “hosts of the Lord,” recalling their welcome of Jesus to their home in Bethany, remind-
ing us Whom we welcome whenever we extend summertime hospitality! —Peter Scagnelli, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

Are you or someone you know thinking about becoming a Catholic?

Do you or someone you know need to receive one or more of the Sacraments of initia-
tion, Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation? Have you or someone you know
fallen away from the Catholic faith and want to come back to the Church? Do you or
someone you know just want to be updated or know more about the Catholic Faith?
If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions please join us as we begin the RCIA Rite of Christian Ini-
tiation for Adults journey. This journey is open to anyone 18 years or older looking to learn more about
the Catholic faith or wants to become a Catholic or who needs to complete their Sacraments of initiation.
The journey will begin on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 and will meet every other Tuesday and every
other Sunday. Tuesday sessions meet in the Convent Meeting Room from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. We will also
meet every other Sunday at various masses. The journey concludes on Pentecost Sunday, June 12, 2011.
For more information or to register please contact Deacon Pete at the Rectory, (708) 423-0321.

July 26th – July 29th at St. Albert’s WEDDING BANNS

Monday, July 26 III-Matthew Davis & Olga Navarro
6:00 pm St. Albert’s Youth Group II-Adrian Gluszek & Renata Ryczek
II-Ben Warren & Katie Kubil
7:00 pm Baptismal Prep Class (Church) I-Maciej Starzyk & Barbara Rogowska
7:30 pm Holy Name Board I-Joseph Schifano & Jadwiga Jalowiec
Tuesday, July 27
BAPTISMAL PREP CLASS
7:00 pm Bingo
Wednesday, July 28 The Baptismal Prep Class for August Baptisms
will be held on Monday, July 26th, at 7:00 PM in
6:00 pm Boy Scouts Church. This class is a requirement for parents
Thursday, July 29 who have made arrangements to have their child
7:00pm Adoration baptized. Pre-registration is required.
 OD KS. RYSZARDA
Liturgia słowa dzisiejszej niedzieli przedstawia piękną modlitwę Abrahama
wstawiającego się za mieszkańcami Sodomy i Gomory. W oparciu o ten tekst
można zrozumieć różnicę między modlitwą a pacierzem. Pacierz składa się z
wielu tekstów pobożnych, które trzeba odrecytować. Modlitwa natomiast to
poważna rozmowa z Bogiem na ściśle określony temat.
Abraham właściwie powtarza sześć razy tę samą prośbę coraz odważniej,
zmniejszając liczbę sprawiedliwych, których chciał szukać w zagrożonych
miastach. Tu nie ma mowy o recytowaniu pacierzy, tu jest rozmowa z Bogiem.
Tak też modlił się Jezus. Apostołowie obserwując Go poprosili, aby nauczył ich tej sztuki
rozmowy z Ojcem. Jezus ucząc ich modlitwy „Ojcze nasz” położył nacisk właśnie na zwięzłość, podał
tylko kilka wezwań i chciał, aby uczniowie – równie usilnie jak Abraham- prosili, kołatali, mając na
uwadze jedną prośbę. W modlitwie, której uczy Jezus mało jest słów, a wiele zaufania i usilności
uzyskania tego, o co prosimy.
Życie samo decyduje o treści modlitwy. Raz znajdujemy się w sytuacji, gdy od rana do wieczora, w
domu i w kościele, na ulicy i w sklepie, w pracy i odpoczynku powtarzamy jedną prośbę: „Ojcze,
bądź wola Twoja”. To jest modlitewne dostosowanie swej woli do woli Ojca.
Jeszcze w innej sytuacji, gdy człowiek znajduje się w bliskiej okazji do grzechu, rozmodlone serce
zaczyna wołać: „Ojcze, zbaw nas od złego”, „Ojcze, nie dopuść, abyśmy ulegli pokusie”. Taka
modlitwa wzywa do wysiłku, by z okazją do grzechu zerwać, by jeszcze ściślej współpracować
z Bogiem.
Modlitwa powinna być autentyczna, bo tylko wtedy zbliża ona do Boga, prowadzi do spotkania
z Nim. Człowiek wówczas waży każde słowo i znacznie więcej słucha niż mówi. Tylko taka modlitwa
kształtuje ludzkie serce, tylko taka jest twórcza. Tylko taka modlitwa przemienia człowieka,
a człowiek przemienia świat.

Siostra pielęgniarka uspokaja przed operacją 7 - letnią dziewczynkę:

Nie bój się!
Dostaniesz kilka kropelek lekarstwa do twojego noska i zaśniesz.
A kiedy się obudzisz, będziesz całkiem zdrowa.
Proszę siostry - odpowiada dziecko - my się w domu, przed snem z mamusią i tatusiem modlimy.
Dziewczynka podnosi się na stole operacyjnym, klęka i modli się.
Lekarz, który dyskretnie obserwuje sytuację, ma łzy w oczach.
Po operacji mówi, że od 25 lat nie miał tak udanej operacji.
Niewierzący asystent nawrócił się.
Ks. Ryszard

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