SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 17, 2019

Church of St. Cornelius

5205 N. Lieb Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60630

Phone: (773) 283-5222 Fax: (773) 283-8484

Pager: (773) 201-0202

Website: www.stcornelius.org

Religious Education 5252 N. Long Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60630

(872) 305-8818 Roy Hecker, Coordinator

rhstcorn@gmail.com

The mission of St. Cornelius Church is to invite everyone into a loving and personal relationship with Jesus Christ through wor-ship, education, and community. We support one another’s val-ues and beliefs, and we strive to have our diverse community enrich our prayer and worship, so that we all may embrace Je-sus together. In the spirit of our patron, St. Cornelius, we wel-come all who wish to reignite their faith and journey with God.

PARISH INFORMATION

Rev. Daniel R. Fallon, Pastor dfstcorn@gmail.com

Rev. Edwin Pacocha, Pastor Emeritus John X. Rottman, Deacon

jxr48@comcast.net Mrs. Barbara Hecker, Pastoral Assistant/Worship Director

bahstcorn@gmail.com Michael Hawes, Music Director

mh1stcorn@gmail.com Jim Madura, Business Manager

jmstcorn@gmail.com Business Manager’s Office Hours:

Tues., Thur., 9:30AM-5:30PM Sr. Ann Marie Cwick, Parish Nurse

acstcorn@gmail.com Ms. Kathy O’Sullivan, Parish Secretary

kostcorn@gmail.com Ms. Kathy O’Sullivan, Bulletin Editor

arstcorn@gmail.com

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday : 9:30 A.M.— 7:00 P.M.

Friday : Closed Saturday & Sunday: By appointment only

Masses Saturday at 4:30 P.M.

Sunday at 9:00 & 11:00 A.M. Spanish at 1:00 P.M. Each Sunday

Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M.

Saturday: Communion Service 8:00 A.M.

Holyday Masses 8:00 A.M. 7:00 P.M.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Tuesday at 8:30 A.M.

Confessions Saturday 3:30 to 4:00 P.M.

Privately upon request Baptisms

2nd & 4th Sunday at 12:30 P.M. Arrangements are to be made two months prior to the Baptism.

Parents are required to attend a baptism preparation class. Call the Rectory for arrangements.

Weddings Arrangements are to be made at least six months in advance.

Couples must meet with the parish priest. New Parishioners

Welcome to the Parish! Please register at the Rectory.

Pope Francis Global Academy—School North Campus—6040 W. Ardmore Ave—773-763-7080

South Campus—6143 W. Irving Park Rd—773-736-8806

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, March 16 4:30 PM — Mary Olivia, req. Daughter; Special Intention for the O’Grady Family, req. Deacon John Rottman; Alice Sucholl, req. Daughter; Diane Klein, req. Family; Raquel S. Guerrero, req. Tom & Marge Campbell Sunday, March 17 9:00 AM — Robert Cleary, req. Newell Family Neil Boyle, req. Byrne Family 11:00 AM — Blessings On Our Parishioners Jose Masso, req, Doris Rivera 1:00 PM — Monday, March 18 8:00 AM — Communion Service Tuesday, March 19 8:00 AM — Mary Ann & John Straley Wednesday, March 20 8:00 AM — Donald Watson Thursday, March 21 8:00 AM — Purgatorial Society Friday, March 22 8:00 AM — Edward Kupczyk, req. Family Saturday, March 23 Vigil: Third Sunday of Lent 4:30 PM — Roy Hecker Sr. req. Kathy Annunzio Victoriano Sanchez, req. Family Sunday, March 24 9:00 AM — Boleslaw Makowski, req. Family Blessings for Ignacy Wiatr Beatrice Cleary, req. Family Andrew & Tekla Piasecki, req R & L Piasecki 11:00 AM — Blessings On Our Parishioners Blasa Barraza, req. Doris Rivera 1:00 PM — Estela Leon, req. Prieto-Resendiz-Leon Family; Victoriano Sancez, req. Family

Altar Servers Saturday, March 23 4:30 PM — Angeli Claudio, Lilyana Kinsey Sunday, March 24 9:00 AM — Salvadore & Daniel Espinoza, Diana Ferrer 11:00 AM — Austin Lino, Ellie Snee 1:00 PM — Marcos Adan, Brian Licea, Luna Lopez

Eucharistic Ministers Saturday, March 23 4:30 PM — Deacon John, Nancy Kissel, Ron Polaniecki Sunday, March 24 9:00 AM — Deacon John, Erin & Colleen Monforti, Debbie Walsh-Monforti 11:00 AM — Ed Bastian, Deborah Holman, Lydia Schreiber 1:00 PM — Gilberta Pacheco, Carmen Carrera, Lituana Pena

Lectors Saturday, March 23 4:30 PM — Connie Polaniecki Sunday, March 24 9:00 AM — Tristan Invencion 11:00 AM — Gerry Rohrer 1:00 PM — Cirilo Pacheco, Veronica Prieto

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS SUNDAY MARCH 10, 2019

REGULAR COLLECTION $4341 GIVE CENTRAL $1661 TARGET BUDGET $7,250 THIS WEEK’S DIFFERENCE $(1,248) YEAR TO DATE DIFFERENCE $(27,697) ENVELOPES SENT 591 USED 160

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Presiders

Saturday, March 23 Reconciliation: 3:30 to 4:00 PM — Fr. Dan 4:30 PM — Fr. Dan Sunday, March 24 9:00 AM — Fr. Dan 11:00 AM — Fr. Dan 1:00 PM — Fr. Xamie Reyes

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land as a possession.” (GENESIS 15:7)

Just as the Lord gave Abraham, Moses and the Israel-ites a land to possess, He has also given each of us a home. Whether your home is grand or humble, it is a gift from God. Abraham prepared a great sacrifice to the Lord in gratitude for the home God gave him. How do you show your gratitude to God for the home He has given you? Do you make a sacrifice of any kind? Do you return any of your finances to God, investing equally in your eternal home just as you invest in your earthly home?

Please pray for all the faithful departed

BLACK CLOUDS WITH SILVER LININGS

For months now, even years, we have had some projects on the back burner that, when completed, will be very beneficial to our parish community. These include: the rental of the school building to Chicago Public Schools, the lease agreement with T-Mobile to erect a cell tower on our chimney, and the replacement of our church & hall air conditioning units. Sad to say, last week was not a very good

week in terms of any of these projects. Still, despite gloomy news, there is a ray of sunshine for each. Al-low me to explain.

SCHOOL BUILDING: For more than two years the word has been proclaimed that CPS intends to lease our school building and convert it to an early learning center. Mayor Emanuel announced it publicly back in February of 2017. We became excited, but nothing happened. And we waited. Then, last December the Real Estate Office of the Archdiocese informed me that CPS was a go for the lease, and that they were anxious to get the deal signed, even as early as January 1, 2019. Again, became excited, but nothing hap-pened. A lease was drawn up, approved by the Archdiocese, and sent to CPS for their approval and signa-ture. Still, nothing happened. Most recently, just a couple of weeks ago, I was told that CPS wanted to do one more walk-through of the facility as a prelude to signing the lease. The walk-through was scheduled, then cancelled. The latest: CPS has determined that they will not be able to open our school for their use until September 2021. Therefore, they are no longer in a hurry to sign the lease and start paying us, the lessor. So, we must wait some more. The silver lining: CPS is mandated to occupy our school and convert it to their purpose, so the "if" they will lease has become the "when" they will lease. My best guess: some-time this summer.

T-MOBILE: They signed the lease agreement some months ago that mandates an annual payment to St. Cornelius of $27,000. However, the chimney needs to be reinforced, and they waited too long to accomplish that because they can't do the inside of the chimney while the boiler is in operation. Looks like we will wait until spring for our first payment. But wait! Two weeks ago Jim Madura our Business Manager received a letter from T-Mobil stating that our first annual payment was imminent, being sent under a separate cover. Hurray! Not so fast. Regrettable, what you and I might consider immanent has a different meaning for T-Mobile. As I am writing this article, no check has come. So we wait. The silver lining: the lease is signed; the payments will commence. But when? Who knows.

AIT CONDITIONER: Last October I mentioned in the financial report to the parish that the money we were collecting from TO TEACH WHO CHRIST IS had reached an amount that would allow us to re-place the AC units on our church roof in April, assuming the pledges continued to be paid in timely fash-ion. And the pledges did keep coming. And the sufficient funds are in the bank—sufficient according to the estimate we received a few years ago when TTWCI was initiated. Next step: have the HVAC firm come out, review the estimate, and see if any increase was necessary because of the elapsed time. Of course, during that time the parish had replaced some of the components that were included in the pro-posal. So how much of an increase would we face: a thousand dollars…maybe $10,000? Surprise—how about $100,000! The explanation: Apparently during the elapsed time the EPA came up with new require-ments that necessitated the replacement of coils, piping, etc. that were not deigned to be replaced in the original estimate. Obviously, that new amount blew us out of the water where this spring is concerned. Now more bids are necessary, and that process has begun. So where's the silver lining? The HVAC per-son from the Archdiocese, Heather, came up with an idea that may not require as much replacement as was deemed necessary. We are looking into that possibility. If it works, we may well be able to move ahead as planned. OK, it's not definite, but it's still a hope to cling to.

In the Bible, Job said: The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away. I think I know where he was coming from. Hopes raised; hopes dashed; but then hopes rekindled, at least a little. Nothing wrong with holding on to hope! Fr. Dan

Renew My Church: A Call to Trust in the Lord Our parish, like all parishes of the Archdiocese of Chicago, is participating in an effort of renewal. I’d like us all to consider the actual words “Renew My Church.” Who speaks these words to us? Jesus does, and these are the same words He has spoken to saints before us. Whose Church are we told to renew? His Church. What a wonderful gift we have as the Lord of the universe invites us to renew His Church. Finally, we have the word Church. It seems like a tall order to renew the Church. Isn’t that someone else’s job? Our own parish, maybe. But the whole Church? Yes. And we will, because renewal always, always, al-

ways begins within our own hearts. It is Jesus who speaks these words and as we see in our Gospel this weekend, God the Father recommends that we do as Jesus says: “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.” (Luke 9:28-36). And let us not forget the words of Mary to the servants at the wedding feast in Cana: “Do whatever he tells you.”(John 2:5). Our Father and Mother are telling us to listen to Jesus and do whatever He tells us to do. Let’s acknowledge up front that doing either is not always easy. The cross is always present. And renewal can be stressful. For a lot of parishes, this renewal means some form of structural change, such as uniting with another parish. For others, it will be painful with the closure of a church or school. Faced with such a possibility, it can be easy for us to fall silent just as Peter, James and John did on Mt. Tabor. We can be overwhelmed, look away and maybe pretend to go on as if nothing new is really required of us. But something new is needed. Despite the valiant and beautiful efforts of so many pastors, lay leaders and ministry leaders, fewer and fewer people are encountering Jesus and experiencing him in parish community. Change we must, and it will involve frank discussions and some hard decisions to help all of our parishes invest in new ways of spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. We have the sound advice of our Father and Mother – we will listen to the Lord and we will do whatever He tells us. It may be difficult, and it may challenge us in ways we don’t want to be challenged. But we know that He is with us always and “We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called ac-cording to his purpose.” (Rom 8:28) As always, for more information, visitRenewMyChurch.org, or ask the Pastor.

Renew My Church Archdiocese of Chicago

HOLY HOUR

Join us for a Holy Hour on Divine Mercy, Wednesday—March 27th, at 7:00 PM in Church. The Holy Hour will include Biblical re-flection, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and

Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

Everyone is welcome to share in our Lenten devotion.

Friar Johnpaul Cafiero, OFM is a Franciscan Priest of the Sacred Heart Prov-ince of Chicago/St. Louis. Born and raised in the New York Metro area, Friar Johnpaul is the oldest of an ltalian/Polish Catho-lic family. He is a former

police officer who has worked as a counselor and chaplain at the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center in Chicago. His work has included counsel-ing with gang members and their families with Adult Children of Alcoholics both in private therapy and in the 12 Step Programs. This work has brought him to minister to survivors of physical and sexual abuse. As a follower of St. Francis of Assisi, Friar Johnpaul's love of the poor and outcasts is only sur-passed by his love of the scripture. This comes through his many speaking and preaching engage-ments. Friar Johnpaul has lectured and preached throughout the United States and internationally. Formerly the Vice President of Spiritual Life and Pastoral Counseling at Hales Franciscan High School on the south side of Chicago. Friar Johnpaul is a pastoral associate and preacher at Holy Family Parish in Inverness, formerly the assistant vocation director for his Franciscan order and now serves as chaplain for the Illinois State Police.

Friar Johnpaul Cafiero, O.F.M Guest Speaker at our Lenten Mission

We will celebrate Mass on Tuesday, March 19th at 8:00AM followed by a Sweet Table in the East Foster Vestibule. Please be sure to join us!

ST JOSEPH DAY

JOIN US FOR STATIONS OF THE CROSS EVERY FRIDAY IN

CHURCH.

ENGLISH—7:00pm & SPANISH—7:30pm

Thank You

My family and I would like to extend our deepest thanks to the Faith

Community of St. Cornelius. Although the hole in our family fabric feels enor-mous we thank you for lovingly support-ing us with your prayers and kindness during Roy’s illness and passing to new life. We shall be ever grateful for every act of kindness you have shown. You will forever be in our prayers.

Peace, Barb Hecker

THIS WEEK AT ST. CORNELIUS

March 18 Lenten Bible Study—7P—PC Spanish Guitar Practice—7P—C Spanish Mass Planning—7:30P—CD March 19 Mass —8A—Followed by St. Joseph Hospitality—C March 20 Ladies Guild Mass—6:30P—C Ladies Guild meeting follows—PC Spanish Leadership—7P—CM Legion of Mary—7P—CP Adult Choir—7:30P—C March 21 Spanish Choir—6:30P—C Baptism Prep—7P—PC March 22 Stations of the Cross—Eng—7P—C Station of the Cross—Span—7:30P G.S. Workshop—4:30P—PC March 24 RE Class—10A—SCH RCIC—10A—SCH

Please consult the websites of the other two parishes in our grouping to learn what programs

or events may be of interest to you.

Saint Tarcissus: www.sttars.org Saint Thecla: www.saintthecla.org

Grief Support Group at St. Paul of the Cross Church—Park Ridge

The Grief Share program features biblical, Christ-centered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar fea-tures nationally respected grief experts and real-life sto-ries of people, followed by a small group discussion about what was viewed. Past participants have related how helpful the information and follow-up discussions were to them.

When: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 through Tuesday, June 25, 2019 (No meeting April 16 - Holy Week) Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00pm) Where: Kinane Center (215 Ridge Terrace)

Registration Fee: $25 (scholarships available)

Contact: Adrienne Timm 847-692-6767 or adrienne-timm@spc-church.org

FROM THE PARISH NURSE …

Is this common condition affecting your brain? Stay tuned to find out ac-cording to the Advocate health enews staff.

“It's well known that diabetes can have a negative im-pact on your heart, kidneys, eyes and circulation, but now researchers are finding that it can affect your brain, as well.

A study involving 5,000 people in the UK found that people with diabetes and its precursor, prediabetes, experience more severe long-term cognitive decline than those with normal blood sugar levels.

Previous studies have indicated links before, but the UK study is notable for its size and the direct relation-ship it shows between blood sugar levels and cognitive function, even for those with prediabetes.

Results showed that over the course of the eight-year study, participants with diabetes or prediabetes had sig-nificantly decreased cognitive functions, such as memory and decision-making speed, compared to those with nor-mal blood sugar levels.

On a more positive note, the researchers suggest that get-ting control of one's blood sugar earlier can possibly slow the rate of cognitive decline.

'One finding suggest that interventions that delay diabetes onset, as well as management strategies for blood sugar control, might help alleviate the progression of subse-quent decline over the long-term,' the authors wrote.

Jodi Upchurch, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Advocate Eureka Hospital in Eureka, Illinois, stresses that there are many ways to manage diabetes.

'A healthy diet and regular exercise should become a way of life, no matter what type of diabetes you have or how long you have had it,' Upchurch says. 'For many, this may be enough to control the diabetes for a while. If diet and exercise aren't enough, there are many different types of medications to help your body manage blood sugar.'

Upchurch notes that each person's diabetes is different, and what lowers blood sugar for one person may not work for someone else.

'Additionally, what works today may not always be what is needed to manage the disease,' she adds. 'This is why it is important to check your blood sugars regularly and establish a good relationship with your health care team.'” Sister Ann Marie

The Holy Name Society would like to announce our man of the year, Deacon John Rottman. If you see Deacon John be sure to congratulate him. Many parishioners joined us as we celebrated a fun-filled St. Patrick's Day dinner. Thank you to those that helped make the night wonderful: the bakers, volun-teers that helped sell tickets, cleaned up afterwards and those supporters that made it a successful fundraiser. The night was truly a homerun for the Parish. See you next year.

MAN OF THE YEAR—”DEACON JOHN ROTTMAN” AND HIS FAMILY

DEACON JOHN ROTTMAN AND HIS FELLOW HOLY NAME SOCIETY MEMBERS

CELEBRATING THE 3rd ANNIVERSARY OF OUR SPANISH MASSES AT

ST. CORNELIUS

A special Anniversary Mass will be held on March 24th @ 1:00PM. Fr. Xamie Reyes will be the celebrant and the mass will be said in Spanish. Hospitality will follow in Pacocha Center. All are invited!

WEEKLY OFFERING ENVELOPES By now, you should have received the new packet of our weekly offering envelopes. Envelopes start on March 3rd and end on April 28th. If you have not received the packet, please contact the rectory at 773-283-5222.

OBERAMMERGAU PASSION

PLAY TRIP - 2020

Fr. Jim O’Brien and Fr. Rich Yanos of St. Eugene Parish will be leading this trip from May 31 to June 10, 2020. Two dozen folks have signed up for the tour thus far and there is room for a few more.

An informational meeting is scheduled for April 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shaunessy Center located at the cor-ner of Foster and Canfield. Brochures are available at St. Eugene’s rectory.

If you are coming to the meeting let St. Eugene’s know in advance (773 775-6659.) Or you may call Trans World Travel @ 847-432-2400.

Resurrection College Prep High School will host its annual Spring Arts & Craft Fair on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 10 am to 4 pm at 7500 W. Talcott Avenue. All are welcome to shop from over 130 crafters and vendors for unique Mother’s Day gifts, spring seasonal items, housewares, jewelry and tasty treats. Admission for this school fundrais-ing event is $5 for adults, $2 for seniors and children under 10 are free.

REMINDER….. There is still time to contribute to the An-nual Catholic Appeal. Envelopes can be found at all church entrances. Our goal is $25,160, any additional funds collected, are returned 100% to the parish to help fund our needs.

Ladies Guild

Reminder that we will hold our Lenten Mass on Wednesday, March 20th at 6:30PM in Church. General meeting will follow in Pacocha Hall. Please remember to bring any donations you have for the Spring Luncheon raffle baskets and “spirits” raffle. Hope to see everyone there!

Central Baptist Village 4747 N. Canfield Avenue Norridge, IL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Calling all Hearts to Serve: Visit www.cbvillage.org to find our career page and apply on line. You may call 708-583-8500 or email employ-ment@cbvillage.org with any questions.

The Saint Cornelius Lenten Almsgiving for 2019 THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR, who minister to the needy elderly of the Chicago area.

Alms banks are available in the baskets near church entrances. Please fill and return them to church on Palm Sunday Weekend, Apr. 13-14

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Parish Mission March 31st, April 1st and 2nd The theme of the Parish Mission this year is “No Greater Love: Reflections on the Seven Last Words of Jesus” presented by Friar Johnpaul Cafiero, O.F.M. Johnpaul will lead us in a reflection on the seven last words of Jesus in his engaging and informative style. His storytelling and humor bring to life the message of Jesus’ words to us, his disciples today. Topics such as: faith and doubt, addictions and conversion, depression and surrender, death and new life will be explored. An enjoyable and faith strengthening experience for junior high students through senior citizens. Come, bring a friend or family member for an hour and a half they will not soon forget. Mission will begin each night with supper in Pacocha Center at 6:00 p.m. The Mission Service will begin in Church at 7:00 p.m. St Cornelius, St Thecla and St. Tarcissius will be hosting the mission. All suppers and mission talks will be held at St. Cornelius, 5430 W. Foster, Chicago. A collection will be taken up each night of the mission to support Fr. Johnpaul’s Ministries. Call St. Cornelius for more information: 773-283-5222.

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Cornelius Church #512902 5205 N. Lieb Avenue Chicago, Il 60630 TELEPHONE 773 283-5222 CONTACT PERSON Anita/Roseann SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Windows XP Home Edition PRINTER HP Officejet v40 TRANSMISSION Tuesday 2:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 9 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Use Black Ink. Pages 4 & 5 color also page 8