The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 3, 2018

The cup of salvation I will take up, and I will call upon the name of the LORD.

— Psalm 116:13

PARISH INFORMATION

REV. MATTHEW NATHAN Pastor PARISH:630-766-3530

OFFICE HOURS: HORAS DE OFICINA

M-Thur (Lun.—Jue) 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Fri.-(Vie .) 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon SAT. & SUN. (Sab y Dom.) Closed

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: (OFICINA DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA)

630- 766-4417 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS: Mon-6:30-8:00pm Tuesday-6:30PM—8:00PM Wed. 6:30– 8:00PM Saturday– 9:00AM—12 Noon RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FAX#630-766-4657 PARISH WEB SITE……...www.stalexis.info

MASS SCHEDULE:

HORARIO DE MISAS SATURDAY: 4:00 P.M. (English) SABADO 6:00 P.M. (Español) SUNDAY: 8:00 A.M. (Español) DOMINGO 9:30 A.M. (English) 11:00 A.M. (Español) DAILY MASSES: 7:30 A.M (English Tue –Fri) 9:00 A.M.(Español Mie. y Vie.) CONFESSIONS: Thursday from 7:00PM—8:00PM and Saturdays 3:30P.M. or by appointment (call the rectory) BAPTISMS: Please make arrangements for Bap-tisms at least 3 months in advance. WEDDINGS: Arrangements should be done 6 months in advance. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Call rectory any time. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT/ ADORACIÓN AL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO: Every Thursday / Cada jueves

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MASS LECTOR MIN. OF COM. ACOLYTE

4:00 PM D. D’Andre A. Holmes, M. Quintero, L. Halladay

6:00 PM E. Zamora O. Garze, E. Alvarado

8:00 AM

9:30 AM H. Wesseler D. Wojcik, T. Cortez, D. Quijas

11:00 AM

LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE June 9 –10

STEWARDSHIP 5/27/2018 Envelopes...................................$2106.00 Loose..........................................$2176.14 Total......................................$4282.14 # of Envelopes ...........................126 Development..............................$-0- Fund for the Needy ....................$-0- Children’s Collection………….$102.05

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FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!

2018 CMAA

Goal $26,100.00 Amount Pledged $28,547.00 Amount Paid $20,404.00 Balance Due $8,144.00 Donor Count 190

Thank you for your Generosity!

Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal

Your participation in the CMAA is important If you have not had a chance to participate in the Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA) this year, there is still time. A mailing will be arriv-ing in homes shortly. As your pastor, I encourage you to prayerfully reflect on God’s gifts to you and to give a gift to the CMAA. Participation is the key to a success-ful appeal and a chance for our parish to receive a parish rebate, too. Every gift helps! If you do not receive the mailing and would like to make a gift to the CMAA, please call the Dio-cese of Joliet Development Office at 815– 838-8515. or, if you wish to make your gift online, please visit www.jolietdioceseappeal.org

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Human Dignity

People of faith are committed to serving oth-ers in God’s love in healthcare, child welfare, migration and refugee resettlement, educa-tion, and more. Religious freedom protects the space in which we can continue to serve.

Religious Freedom Week begins June 22, the Feast of Sts. Thomas More & John Fisher. Join Catholics across the country to pray and act for the freedom to serve faithfully and with integrity. Learn more at wwww.usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek!

Join us June 9, 2018 for Rise Up 5th Annual Fishers of Men Diocese of Joliet

Catholic Men’s Conference

This Dynamic day of Faith and Fellowship will include 15+ Breakout Sessions and speakers. • Dan DeMatte—International Speaker, Au-

thor, EWTN Co-Host of Encounter Radio show, and Executive Director of Catholic Youth Summer Camp.

• Fr. Burke Masters—Diocese of Joliet Vo-cations Director and Fishers of Men Spiri-tual Director.

• Brad Pierron– Mission Director of Da-mascus Catholic Mission Campus and ac-complished Catholic speaker on many college campuses.

Date and Time: Saturday, June 9, 2018 7:00 PM Location: Benedictine University 3700 College Road Lisle, IL. 60532

May 21, 2018

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This year, Father’s Day is celebrated on June 17. There will be a special collection taken at Masses on June 16-17 to care for our in-firmed and senior priests. The Fund for Di-ocesan Infirmed and Elderly Priests is a special way for the people of the Diocese of Joliet to express their concern for the welfare of those who have dedicated their lives in service to our pastoral care. The money in this fund goes toward priests who need help with extraordinary medical expenses or suffer a catastrophic illness. It also provides for the care of the St. John Vi-anney Villa, home to several senior priests in the Diocese of Joliet. Prayerfully consider making a donation to help our aged and sick priests as an expres-sion of appreciation for all they have done in exemplifying Christ’s mercy, through their spiritual guidance and celebration of the sac-raments. On behalf of all the active and senior priests of the diocese, I am grateful for your prayers and for your generous support of the Father’s Day Collection for our aged and infirm di-ocesan priests. Please be assured of my prayers for you. Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon Bishop of Joliet

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MONDAY, June 4 7:30 AM Communion Service TUESDAY, June 5 7:30 AM †Donald Godlewski by Kosiek Family WEDNESDAY, June 6 7:30 AM Priestly and Religious Vocations 9:00 AM All Living and Deceased Mothers THURSDAY, June 7 7:30 AM All Pregnant Women and their babies 7:00 PM Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament FRIDAY, June 8 7:30 AM All Living and Deceased Mothers 9:00 AM †Juventino Garcia by Dolores SATURDAY, June 9 4:00 PM †George Wagner by Family 6:00 PM †Rodolfo Cosio by Family SUNDAY, June 10 8:00 AM For the People of the Parish 9:30 AM †Terry Martino by Martino/ Wdowiarz Family 11:00 AM †Norma Luz Ocampo by Family

Pray for Our Sick Oremos por Nuestros Enfermos

Barbara Owens, Kathy Long, Baby Amelia Lao, Nancy Wilson, John Alli, Rosa Marti-nez, Herlinda Ordaz, Miguel Montesdeoca, Angel Vazquez, Rosemary Martinello, Donna Zeman, Consuelo Rivas, Judy Enins, Shirley Moreth

Pray For Our Deceased Oremos Por Nuestros Difuntos

PARISH CALENDAR June 4 - 10 6/4 Camino y Esperanza 7:00 P.M. Mon. 6/5 Tue. Grupo de Oracion 7:00 P.M. 6/6 Mom’s Group 6:30 P.M. Wed. Legion of Mary 6:30 P.M. Vigilia de Servidores 7:00 P.M. Eng. Choir 7:00 PM Al-Anon 6:00 PM 6/7 Thur. 6/8 Fri. 6/9 Sp. Choir 7:00 P.M. Sat. 6/10 Sp. Choir 9:30 A.M. Sun.

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PRECIOSA SANGRE En esta solemnidad centramos nuestra atención al Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo. Escuchamos el relato de renovación de la antigua alianza, la cual Moisés selló rociando la sangre de animales en el altar de sacrificio, así como en las personas. Jesús, cuya sangre es la sangre de la nueva alianza, derra-mó esa preciosa sangre en la cruz para salvarnos del pecado y prometernos la vida eterna. La sangre es la fuente de vida que fluye por nuestro cuerpo. La preciosa sangre de Cristo es la fuente de vida de nuestro espíritu. Que hoy, como el salmista, ofrezcamos un sacrificio de agradecimiento al Señor, cu-yo cuerpo y sangre nos fortalecen para llevar la Buena Nueva a todos los que conocemos. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Los cristianos creemos que Jesucristo esta físicamente presente en el pan y el vino consagrado durante la Misa. Esta creencia es tan antigua como nuestra Iglesia, pero fue solo en el siglo XIII que los cristianos comenzaron a venerar la presencia sacramentada de Jesús en la hostia. Fue durante esta época que nació la fiesta de Corpus Cristi o la actual celebración del Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo. Muchas comunidades cristianas celebran esta fiesta con procesiones y cantos en honor al Santísimo Sacramento del altar. Recuerdo que en Texas el pueblo méxicoamericano cantaba: “Bendito, bendito, bendito sea Dios, / los ángeles cantan y alaban a Dios (2x). Yo creo Dios mío que estas en el altar / oculto en la hostia ten vengo adorar (2x)”. Este canto enfatiza la verdadera presencia de Jesús en el pan consagra-do, pero sus cantores ignoran el hecho que nosotros también fuimos consagrados en el Bautismo; con-sagrados para “alter Cristus” (otro Cristo) en el vecindario. En un mundo donde menos gente asiste a Misa el único Corpus Cristi que la mayoría de la gente secularizada verá es tu cuerpo. Ojalá podamos comportarnos como buenos testigos de la fe y que proclamemos “bendito, bendito” siempre y en todo lugar. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. CARIDAD Con caridad, nadie se condena; sin caridad nadie se salva. —San Roberto Belarmino EL COMIENZO Lo más difícil es comenzar.—Anónimo

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 2 Pe 1:2-7; Sal 91 (90):1-2, 14-16; Mc 12:1-2 Martes: 2 Pe 3:12-15a, 17-18; Sal 90 (89):2-4, 10, 14, 16; Mc 12:13-17 Miércoles: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12; Sal 123 (122):1b-2; Mc 12:18-27 Jueves: 2 Tm 2:8-15; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 8- 10, 14; Mc 12:28b-34 Viernes: Os 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:2-6; Ef 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37 Sábado: 2 Tm 4:1-8; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lc 2:41-51 Domingo: Gn 3:9-15; Sal 130 (129):1-8; 2 Cor 4:13 — 5:1; Mc 3:20-35

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AS REAL AS IT GETS The “new covenant” described in Hebrews is every bit as real as the dramatic blood-splashed covenant of Exodus. Jesus transformed the covenantal experience for us, putting an end to bloody animal sacrifices. The author of Hebrews explains: “he entered once for all into the sanctuary, not with the blood of goats and calves but with his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption.” Jesus died, once for all, offering his own blood in atonement for our sins. On the last night of his life, Jesus commanded us to offer bread and wine—which he trans-forms into his own Body and Blood—in remembrance of his perfect sacrifice. Although pour-ing wine from a bottle is in a different category from killing a bull and sprinkling its blood, we must never forget that the wine we offer truly becomes the actual Blood of Christ. ROYAL PRIESTHOOD Jesus’ free choice to die for us on the cross perfected the long tradition of priests offer-ing bloody sacrifices on the altar. As our reading from Hebrews tells us, “Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come to be.” In his death, Jesus served as both the priest and the victim, “once for all.” Jesus died for us. For all of us. He knows us each by name and raises us all to undivided, unprejudiced dignity. In doing this, Jesus makes us part of a “royal priest-hood.” Under the new covenant, we are baptized into the common priesthood of Jesus and in-vited to make a sacrifice of our very selves. God still calls ordained priests to offer the sacrifice of Jesus’ Body and Blood every day on our altars. This is a great gift, and the focus of our sol-emn feast today. Our common baptismal priesthood also reminds us that each one of us partici-pates in the great sacrifice of Jesus when we offer our love and deeds on the altar of our hearts. Today’s Readings: Ex 24:38; Ps 116:12–13, 15–16, 17–18; Heb 9:11–15; Mk 14:12–16; 22–26 Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. CHARITY Charity is that with which no one is lost, and without which no one is saved. —St. Robert Bellarmine THE START It’s the start that stops most peo-ple. —Anonymous

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Pt 1:2-7; Ps 91:1-2, 14-16; Mk 12:1- 12 Tuesday: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18; Ps 90:2-4, 10, 14, 16; Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12; Ps 123:1b-2; Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Mk 12:28b-34 Friday: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:2-6; Eph 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37 Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 2:41-51 Sunday: Gn 3:9-15; Ps 130:1-8; 2 Cor 4:13 — 5:1; Mk 3:20-35

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Información Bautismal Los Bautismos se llevan a cabo el 1er sábado de cada mes. Los requisitos son: 1. Familia tiene que estar inscrita en la

parroquia 2. Llamar por lo menos 3 meses antes

de la fecha que se desea para el bau-tismo.

3. Certificado de nacimiento del bebé. 4. Padrinos deberán estar casados por

la Iglesia y presentar comprobante. 5. Papás y padrinos deberán tomar una

clase de preparación bautismal (registrarse antes).

Para más información o para regis-trarse llamar a la Sra. Irma Gonzá-lez al tel. 630-546-4994

Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass The Diocese of Joliet will hold its Fortieth Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sun-day, August 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. If you are celebrating either your 25th or 50th anniversary this year, please contact the parish office so that we may submit your name to the Diocese for a formal invitation or turn in the collec-tion basket the form below. Those celebrating over 50 year anniversaries do not receive a formal invitation, but will be able to register to attend at a later date.

Name ________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________ Anniversary___________________________________________________

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