Polish Lenten Retreat
March 14-17th, 2010.

On March 14th, we will begin our Polish Lenten Retreat. Hosting the retreat will be Fr. Jerzy Kraj of the congregation of the Franciscan Friars Minor.  Fr. Jerzy comes from the Diocese of Tarnów. He is currently Superior of the Franciscan community at the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

On Sunday, retreat will be preached at each Polish Mass. Monday through Wednesday the retreat will be conducted at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.  The Sacrament of Penance will be available before and after these special weekday Masses.
 

Our Friday Fish Fry !

Come join us in the Church Hall  Friday, for our FISH FRY FRIDAY of Lent. Dinner is served from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. We will be serving a variety of tasty fish dinners: cod, pollack, and shrimp; clam chowder, pasta, and a soup of the week just to name a few of the selections that will be available.  Free coffee and desserts will also be available.
 

Homecoming:
Catholics Renewing Their Faith

Are you looking for ways to learn more about your Catholic faith? During the Season of Lent 19 parishes around the Archdiocese will be hosting a series of presentations that will help you learn the answers to questions like: How does my faith make a difference in daily life?  What is ‘Catholic’ prayer?  Why does the Church put such emphasis on Sunday Mass? To find out all the parish locations, dates and time call 312-534-5100 or go to the website at  www.CatholicsComeHomeCHICAGO.org

NOTE: In our immediate area St. Bartholomew Parish, 4949 W. Patterson,  is hosting these presentations on Sundays at 4:30 p.m. beginning February 21. Their phone number is 773-286-7871.
 

Do you want to do more to help our parish financially but find it difficult in these economically difficult times?

We encourage everyone who uses the Internet to also use the search engine www.goodsearch.com.GoodSearch is a Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. If you would like your internet searches to benefit our parish, just go to www.goodsearch.com, enter “St. Ladislaus Parish Chicago” as the charity you want to support, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!

The more of us that use this search engine, the greater the potential benefit to our parish so please be sure to spread the word!
 

Want to add a little spice to your Thursday nights?  Join us for Bingo every Thursday evening in St. Ladislaus’ parish hall.  What’s that you say?  “Been there—tried that.” 

There are many new and exciting things happening at our Bingo!  Come and check out our new promotions, give-aways, raffles, and even different menu options.

We even have a new email address so that we can keep you up-to-date on the latest BINGO related news.  Our email address is stladsbingo@yahoo.com.
 

The Old Irving Park Community Clinic

The Old Irving Park Community Clinic, 4008 West Addison Street, is a not for profit, free medical clinic for those who are uninsured and cannot pay for medical serices. If you know of someone who can benefit from these services, the person can call the clinic at 773-427-0298 for an appointment.
 

A Prayer for Priestly Vocations

O Lord, my God, You renew the Church in every age by raising up priests outstanding in holiness, living witnesses of Your unchanging Love. In Your Plan for our salvation You provide shepherds for Your people. Fill the hearts of young men with the spirit of courage and love that they may answer Your call generously. Give parents the grace to encourage vocations in their family by prayer and good example. Raise up worthy priests for Your Altars and ardent, but gentle servants of the Gospel. Give the Church more priests and keep them faithful in their love and service. May many young men choose to serve You by devoting themselves to the service of Your people.

(Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D.)
 

A Swiss man, looking for directions, pulls up at a bus stop where two Americans are waiting. "Entschuldigung, koennen Sie Deutsch sprechen?" he asks.
      
The two Americans just stare at him.
      
Excusez-moi, parlez vous Francais?" he tries. The two continue to stare. "Parlare Italiano?" No response. "Hablan ustedes Espanol?" Still nothing.
      
The Swiss man drives off, extremely disgusted. The first American turns to the second and says, "Y'know, maybe we should learn a foreign language."
      
Why?" says the other. "That guy knew four languages, and it didn't do him any good."