St. Alphonsus Liguori Church Parish Mission Statement L oved and called by God, we, St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, come together as an involved, welcoming and caring Catholic community. Following Jesus and guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to prayer, service and living our faith. Enriched by Word and Sacrament, we minister to the spiritual, educational and human needs of our families, parishioners and neighbors. Sunday, April 1, 2018 ♦ Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
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St. Alphonsus Liguori Church
Parish Mission Statement
L oved and called by God, we, St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, come together as an involved, welcoming and caring Catholic community. Following Jesus and guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to prayer, service and living our faith. Enriched by Word and Sacrament, we minister to the spiritual, educational and human needs of our families, parishioners and neighbors.
Sunday, April 1, 2018 ♦ Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Space is limited. Submit request as early as possible.
St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 411 N. Wheeling Rd., Prospect Heights, IL 60070
www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org • 847.255.7452
PARISH AND SCHOOL STAFF
Pastor: Rev. Curtis Lambert - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 102 Hispanic Ministry: Rev. Jack Hurley 847.255.7452 Deacons: Steve Stecker - [email protected] 847.331.4957 Cal Blickle - [email protected] 847.392.7398 School Principal: Linda Chorazy - [email protected] 847.255.5538 x 115 School Office Secretary: Linda Bromer - [email protected] 847.255.5538 x 114 Finance Manager: Joe Russo - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 157 Facilities Manager: Rich Miceli - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 125 Parish Office Secretary: Wendy Mattison - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 100 Bulletin Editor / Administrative Assistant: Deana McKavanagh - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 131 Parish Office Support Staff: Reneda Mittman - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 101 Coordinator of Religious Education Grades K-5: Susan Panek [email protected] 847.255.5538 x 104 Coordinator of Religious Education Grades 6-8: Anne Balzanto [email protected] 847.255.5538 x 116 Director of Youth Ministry: Kathy McGourty - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 143 Director of Music: Mary Pietro - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 127 Director- “Chorus of Faith” Choir: Scott Huff Director- Sunday Evening Choir: Roslyn McQuillan Ministry of Care Coordinator: Andrea Ricard - 847.255.7452 x 170 Maintenance: Jose Guerra - 847.255.7452
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Fr. Curt Lambert- Pastor, Lisa Nars- Chair, Bob Lee- Vice Chair, Wendy Mattison- Parish Staff Rep. Jeff Boesen, Caroline Stiefbold, Ryan Ostrowski, Rita Conlon, Tim Bochula, John McKevitt, Angie Kale and Paulette Ludvigsen
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL Curt Lambert- Pastor, Linda Chorazy- Principal, Rob Bradford- President, Ray Suerth- Vice President, Eric Claudio, Michelle Drabik, Laura Maglio, Mark Krier, Ray Kuper and Michelle Freihage
FINANCE COMMITTEE Fr. Curt Lambert- Pastor, Jeff Huff & Joanne Twomey (co-chairs), Larry Gulik, Brian Ritzenthaler, Natalie Krier, and Joe Russo
PARISH OFFICE HOURS SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS M-F 9:00 am – 4:00 pm M-F 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
MASSES Sunday ....................... 8:30 am, 11:00 am & 5:00 pm Weekdays .................. 8:15 am (Unless otherwise specified on pg. 4) Saturday .................... 8:15 am & 5:00 pm (Anticipated Liturgy) Holy Days…………...8:15 am & 7:00 pm (Unless otherwise specified on pg. 4)
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays from 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm or by appointment.
MARRIAGES Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the wedding date. Please call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452 x 100.
BAPTISMS 1st and 3rd Sundays - Please call Parish Office for information and arrangements.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) For those contemplating becoming Catholic or those wishing to learn more about the Catholic faith. Please call the Parish Office 847-255-7452.
HEARING AID AMPLIFIERS AVAILABLE - PLEASE ASK AN USHER *PLEASE RETURN DEVICES AFTER MASS, THANK YOU!
Easter Sunday, April 1 8:00 am †Ruth P. Gill †Stanley J. Molick †Daley-Lee Family †Lawrence Schuetz †Gene Bachara †Diane Pilat †James Butitta †Vita Baratta †Casimir Davidson †John E. Moriarty †Josephine Grekowicz †Joe Niemasz †Jack Toomey 10:00 am †John Hie †Ted Moskal †Jane Wieland †Bob Wieland †John F. Yonkers †Grace Valenziano †Deacon George A. Lambert 12:00 pm †George Ryan †Albert Tuffey †Mary Tuffey †Robert P. Mallek †Deacon George A. Lambert †Raymond B. Ralston †William & Sylvia Pfeffer †Robert & Ann Rita Lee Monday, April 2 8:15 am †Ken Marcotte Tuesday, April 3
8:15 am †The Roseri Family Wednesday, April 4 8:15 am †Nancy Reynolds Thursday, April 5 8:15 am †Nancy Reynolds Friday, April 6 8:15 am †Deacon George A. Lambert Saturday, April 7
8:15 am †Irene Montes 5:00 pm †Patrick J. Berrigan †James Butitta †Don Sumner †Gilbert Diaz †Joseph S. Niemasz, Jr. †Dottie Hope †Deacon George A. Lambert Sunday, April 8 8:30 am †Ruth P. Gill †Joe Zirko †Deacon George A. Lambert †Jack Toomey †Dottie Hope 11:00 am †John Hie †Paul Richartz †Tomasz Kopp 5:00 pm †William & Sylvia Pfeffer
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Curt’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Gospel accounts of that first Easter Sunday morning raise all sorts of issues. To all appearances, Easter morning must have been a confusing, even frightening time. Jesus had just been killed by the state. Most of the disciples had scattered. When Mary Magdalen came to the tomb to pay her final respects, she finds the tomb empty. All the disciples were apparently unprepared to understand that Jesus was to rise. They were unprepared to accept God’s victory over sin and death.
Are we ready for God to conquer death in our lives? Or is this something wholly unexpected for us as well? Each of us has experienced loss (for me my father’s death is still very fresh), and sometimes it can be comforting to hold on to this loss. We want to visit the tomb. We remember the way things were. We see the burial garments are left in the tomb, as a symbol of a past that is no longer present. The disciples will not know Jesus in the same way again. He comes to them as the One who conquers all the forces of sin and death that tend to batter our hopes and dreams.
Easter calls us out of the darkness that covers our lives into the light of possibility, of healing, of re-creation. In His rising from the dead, Christ enables us to bring into our own lives all that He taught and lived throughout His life: the love, compassion, generosity, humility, and selflessness that overcomes hatred, prejudice, despair, greed and death.
It’s easy for us to find ourselves stuck in a Good Friday world: our problems seem overwhelming, and we struggle to cope. The demands of the world around us drain our energy and make it difficult to envision the purpose and worth of our lives. Being the best version of ourselves, as Matthew Kelly suggests, seems remote and a passing dream.
But we need to return to the tomb and the reality that God wants us to live and to feel the fullness of peace and happiness. God’s dream for us is not necessarily what the world offers us. Easter occurs during the springtime for a reason. As we read the signs in nature that life is bursting forth, God offers signs in our lives that our destiny is to live, and to live with gusto. We look to our faith community to help us and encourage us to read the signs. Without support and others to walk with us, we can easily forget the presence of the God life with us. Let’s pray that our Easter season can be a true celebration of who we are as God’s sons and daughters called to the freedom of love and mercy.
Easter joy comes in many forms. For me right now that joy comes in the persons who will be guiding our parish in the year to come. Fr. Joseph Nhat Le has been called by Cardinal Cupich to be the new pastor of St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish when I retire this July. Fr. Joe is presently associate pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Libertyville. He had been associate pastor of St. Raymond’s when I first arrived at St. Al’s. He is a genuinely warm, outgoing, and friendly priest. I know our people will love him.
The joy also comes in the form of Mrs. Janice DiVicenzo who will be accepting the role as principal of St. Alphonsus Liguori School. Janice comes to us with years of experience in both the Catholic School system as well as the public school system. Mrs. Chorazy and I are both confident that Janice will prove to be a wonderful leader for our school community as we continue to grow.
These are Easter realities. And each one of you brings to our parish the inner life of God that can change darkness into light.
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This Week at St. Alphonsus Easter Sunday, April 1
Easter Masses: 8:00am, 10:00am and 12:00pm (No 5pm Mass) No Religious Education Classes / No Kingdom Kids
Monday, April 2
Parish & School Offices Closed / No Religious Education Classes
tUESday, April 3 Birthday Celebrations - Mtg. Rooms A/B - After 8:15am Mass The Wild Goose (Holy Spirit) Bible Study - Mtg. Room C - 1:00pm Liturgy Committee Meeting - Rectory Conference Room - 7:00pm Domestic Violence “Start Up” Meeting - Burke Hall - 7:00pm Friends of Bill W. - Mtg. Rooms B/C - 7:30pm
Wednesday, April 4 “Friends of Paula” - Mtg. Room A - 12:00pm (RSVP see page 7) SPRED (Catechists) Meeting - Mtg. Room A - 6:30pm Who am I to Judge? Study - Mtg. Room C - 7:00pm (RSVP see page 7)
ThurSday, April 5
American Heritage Girls Meeting - Mtg. Rooms A/B/C - 4:30pm “Chorus of Faith” Choir Rehearsal - Church - 7:00pm
Saturday, April 7 Pray the Holy Rosary - Church - 7:45am PADS - Dining Hall/Kitchen/Mtg. Rooms/Gym - 6:00pm—6:00am
Sunday, April 8 Kingdom Kids– Mtg. Room B - 8:30am & 11:00am Masses K-8 Religious Education Classes - Classrooms - 9:35am—10:50am Newcomers’ Breakfast - Mtg. Room A - 9:00am Divine Mercy Holy Hour Service - Church - 1:00pm—2:00pm Newman Singers’ Concert - Church - 2:30pm Men’s Club Meeting - Mtg. Rooms B/C - 6:00pm
Ministers offer spiritual and moral support to those experiencing serious concerns in their lives. They want to
pray with you for special intentions, such as a serious illness or emergency situation.
When called upon, these ministers pass your prayer request to all members. Prayers are
kept within the Prayer Circle and are not announced at Mass unless you wish.
If you are in need of this prayer support, please call:
Diane Kachigian 847-215-2548
The Ministry of Care Ministers of Care
Ministers of Care carry on Christ’s mission by
ministering to the spiritual needs of people with prayers and comfort in times of sickness. We
personally visit your home or hospital room. If you or a member of your family would like a visit from a
Minister of Care, and have the Sacrament of Eucharist brought to you, please contact:
Andrea Ricard 847-255-7452 x 170
Transportation Ministry
Are you in need of a ride to Mass or a local medical appointment? The Ministry of Care Transportation
Ministry can help! Volunteers are available to provide transportation for those who are unable to
drive. Call Andrea 847-255-7452 x 170
*Enjoy Driving?* Do you enjoy driving and helping others? We are seeking volunteer drivers for this meaningful and
much needed ministry! Contact Andrea at 847-255-7452 x 170
FOOD PANTRY NEWS…
We want to thank the Kind Kids Club (1st Grade Sunday Religious Education Class of St. Alphonsus) for their recent collection and donation of food to the Food Pantry. May God bless all these children for their generous donations of time, talent and treasure! Thanks to your donations, 32 families were provided with bags of food at the March 17th
Food Pantry distribution. Please help the Food Pantry by donating the following items: Boxes of cereal Cans of fruit Cans of Spaghetti O’s Cans of beans (kidney, refried, chili, etc.) Peanut butter and/or jelly
Thank you for your donations and generosity!
If you would like to receive COMMUNION with Low Gluten Hosts (.ooo2%), please contact
the Parish Office at 847-255-7452. We would be happy to accommodate you!
If you have strict dietary requirements, please consult your doctor.
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Stewardship, Returning Our First Fruits
ST. ALPHONSUS MEN’S CLUB
NEXT MEETING DATE
SUNDAY, APRIL 8th AT 6:00PM (AFTER THE 5:00PM MASS)
MEETING ROOMS B/C OFF OF THE NARTHEX
Come hungry (we will order pizza), come thirsty (BYOB), come to talk,
come with an open mind and be ready to make St. Al’s an even better place.
You will help this Men’s Club make a difference!
AHG Spring Plant Sale!
St. Al’s American Heritage Girls Troop IL1317
are selling beautiful flowering plants!
Troop members will be in the Narthex April 14/15 & 21/22 to take orders.
Get order forms at the Parish Office, in the church Narthex or online at
www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org
Don’t miss out! Get your order in by April 23!
Pick up orders Thursday, May 10 from 1-6pm here at St. Alphonsus Parish.
Your support is greatly appreciated! For more information contact Mary Therese at
The Daily Mass community invites all parishioners to celebrate birthdays the
first Tuesday of each month following 8:15 Mass in the narthex meeting rooms.
Celebrants (and friends) are invited for coffee & cake and a special blessing from
Fr. Curt. Even if it's not your birthday come and enjoy the coffee and
conversation!
Birthday bashes will be held on April 3, May 1 and June 5. See you there! Questions?
Call Cal Blickle 847-392-7398
“FRIENDS OF PAULA” Social Widows Group
Join us to pray, eat, enjoy conversation and play cards!
We meet the first Wednesday of
each month at Noon in Meeting Room A.
(Enter through the canopy entrance.)
All current and new members are welcome!
To RSVP and for more information,
please call Pat Laman at 847-632-0753.
How do we talk about morality in a world that no longer believes in truth? When we’re bombarded with
messages of “Be tolerant!” “Don’t Judge!” and “Coexist!” many good people feel afraid to say
anything is right or wrong anymore.
This 8-part study program gives us an important key to responding to relativism effectively—a Catholic moral worldview. Learn how Catholic morality is all about love, how making a judgment is not judging a
person’s soul, and how, in the words of Pope Francis, “relativism wounds people” and is
“the spiritual poverty of our times.”
Begins Wednesday, April 4 • 7:00pm Narthex Meeting Room C
To Register call 847-255-7452 • Cost: $10 for study guide
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THE NEWMAN SINGERS ARE COMING TO ST. ALPHONSUS WEEKEND OF APRIL 7-8, 2018!
The Newman Singers, a liturgical and concert group from the Newman Catholic Student Center in Iowa City, Iowa, have toured the country for the past fifteen years, building a reputation for leadership in contemporary liturgical and inspirational music. They have appeared at churches, schools, and conventions, presenting concerts, giving workshops on liturgical music, youth ministry and youth choirs, and leading congregations in liturgy. Their ten recorded collections of liturgical music, written by their founder and director, Joe Mattingly, are used in parishes, schools and institutions throughout the country. Their mission is to spread the gospel with spirit and music. Throughout the past fifteen years the Newman Singers have led congregations and audiences across the country in worship, inspired them in concert, and enriched the faith life of all they have ministered to with their music. In the words of those who have heard them, "The Newman Singers presentations are an experience that touch people to their very souls."
Joe Mattingly and the Newman Singers will be leading the music right here at the liturgies at
St. Alphonsus on Divine Mercy weekend: Saturday, April 7 at 5 p.m. Mass, and Sunday April 8 at 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. Masses. They will be performing a concert in the church April 8 at 2:30 p.m. (The Divine Mercy celebration will take place in the church April 8 at 1:00 p.m.) PLEASE COME and EXPERIENCE this wonderful group of talented musicians!
We need about 5 “Host Families” to take 3-4 singers on Saturday Night, 4/7. There are 6 women and 10 men. Host families would provide overnight accommodations on Saturday (4/7) and simple breakfast on Sunday (4/8). If you are able to host: Please complete below – and Mary Pietro will contact you: Name: __________________________________ Phone: _____________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________ Home Address: ________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________ (please deposit this in collection basket or drop off in music area)
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Senior Fun Club
Join us for a presentation to learn stress management
techniques.
“Stress and Aging” Guest Speaker:
Deirdre Alcantara
Wednesday, April 11 9:00am
in the Meeting Rooms
St. Al’s Senior Fun Club Trip:
National Shrine of St. Therese
Wednesday, April 18 (Bus leaves St. Al’s at 9:00am)
$35/per person includes Bus, Mass, Museum Tour & Lunch!
Name __________________________
Address ________________________
Phone _________________________
Guests Welcome! • Reservations Due by April 9
Sunday, April 8 is Divine Mercy Sunday!
This could be the greatest gift you give to yourself all year!
Each Year on the first Sunday after Easter, the Church celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday, a feast established by John Paul II and given by our Lord through a series of revelations to St. Faustina Kowalska, a poor Polish nun. Those who celebrate this feast are promised a com-plete pardon of sin, including any temporal punishment (Purgatory) due for forgiven sin! In this Year of Mercy, why not plan to obtain this “ocean of graces” poured out from our Merciful Risen Christ!
St. Alphonsus will host a Holy Hour Sunday, April 8 at 1:00pm in the church. Please… join us for this wonderful opportunity to wipe clean your slate of sins and begin anew! For more information about Divine Mercy Sunday, St. Faustina, and the promises of our Lord to those who observe this feast day, please visit: http://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/
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FORMED.ORG Inspirational Resources for the Week of April 1
Discover all the best Catholic content in one place. Entertaining movies, enlightening programs, inspiring talks, and a great selection of popular ebooks—all just a click away! Take advantage of your FREE subscription to FORMED.
It’s EASY and FREE to Register! • Visit FORMED.ORG with a web browser
• Click on Register (lower right of page) • Enter Parish Access Code: (KJGJTH)
• Enter your email and create a password (you need this to login later)
LISTEN/TALK: THE FOURTH CUP, by Dr. Scott Hawn ABOUT: Well-known Catholic theologian explains Christ's Paschal Sacrifice on the Cross as the fulfillment of the traditional fourth cup used in the celebration of the Jewish Passover meal. He draws a symbolic parallel to the Last Supper and Christ's death on Calvary. Through his scholarly insights & important biblical connections, the Mass will come alive for you as never before! TESTIMONIAL: “Just finished the Forth cup. Excellent reading and I love Dr. Hawn’s talks and books...as a cradle Catholic I have to say I wish I had not wasted so many years ignoring such a beautiful faith but thanks to our Protestant converts like Scott he is giving Catholics such great gifts to allow us to rekindle our faith again.”
LISTEN/TALK: OCEAN OF MERCY ABOUT: At the dawn of the twentieth century, three voices rose up from Poland to proclaim an urgent message, a message powerful enough to alter the course of an age plunging into spiritual darkness. Filmed on location in more than twenty cities across Poland and the United States, this true story examines and chronicles the phenomenal lives and spiritual legacy of St. Faustina Kowalska, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and Pope St. John Paul II, modern day "Apostles of Mercy." TESTIMONIAL: “VERY GOOD MOVIE!!! These 3 people are our great Saints. They were humble servants of God. Each one of them followed Christ's teaching of total selfless & sacrifice to humanity… My first movie on Formed. Registered earlier this evening. THANK YOU!!!!!”
WATCH/ANIMATED: BROTHER FRANCIS, HE IS RISEN (For Children) ABOUT: (1)An animated presentation of key points in the life of Jesus Christ, His Death on the Cross, triumph over death, and Ascension to the Father (2)A visual representation of how we celebrate Holy Week and the Easter Triduum; (3)"He Is Risen!"—a joyful, visualized song that fills our hearts with praise to God. TESTIMONIAL: Using for our weekly catechism classes. Recommending them for our Sunday Preschool too. Love these children resources on Formed, keep them coming. Grandparents & parents love showing them at home. Perfect 30 minute length to keep little ones attention and very informative for Holy Week celebrations. Thanks and God bless.
Confirmation Practice for Candidates and Sponsors:
Wednesday, April 11 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Questions? Contact Anne Balzanto 847-255-9490
Confirmation Mass: Friday, April 13, 2018. Please pray for our Confirmandi.
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~ Those Requesting Prayers ~ Lydia Adriano Jim Anderson Ludi Apuli Todd Bartelt Zachery Barrow Bob Bates Clayton Berrigan Marie Berrigan Jim Boesen Emily Bogacz Joseph Bogacz Lola Bondzinski Bob Bors Constance Borrero Joseph Borrero Luka Braovac Connie Bromer Rosemary Brusseau Rosaria Campanile Rosa Carillo Richard Cattoen Antoinette Centanni Magdalena del Carmen Tony Dolce Don Early Jennie Estaban Heather Fischer Bob Flynn Tim Ford Madeline Fote Kathy Frindell Greg Graham Rita Graham Diane Grooznack Josephine Hanley Jim Harman Rev. Robert Heinz Carmen Herrejon Guenter Hoffman Tom Huene, Jr. Dennis Huff Jim Hurley Pam Jackstis Kaye Janezic Cornelius Johnson Genevieve Johnson Howard Johnson Pat Laman Kiril Lauzums Megan Lawler Patti Lawler Joan Lee Theresa Mabus
Josephine Mallek Glen Marks Marie Maslanka Carol Matker Matt Mattison Bob McGourty Evelyn McKeown John McKevitt Craig Molick Gene Murden Susan Naughton Regina O’Keefe Dan Olivett Micki O’Neil Art Pape Patricia Parrini Jean Perkowitz Fred Perlini Steven Perlini Marlene Pfeifer Mike Podlin Robert Putman Karen Ralston Dennis M. Redoblado Georgine Reynolds Eddy Rodriguez Gloria Rodriguez Mary Roseri Marcia Rymsza Julie Santoyo Laura Schuerman Valerie Shelves Maureen Skinner Richard Sullivan Pat Sumner Donna Tadda Gerald Tangney Bill Teeple Anita Thomas Brian Thurman Robin Tomaszewski Anina Torres Socorro Torres Judy Tramel Doug Weber Stanley Wozniczka Marilyn Zimmerly
Please Pray For:
Pfc. Myra Hall, USMC, granddaughter of Pat Hall IT3 James A. Holcombe, USN, son of Christopher & Cartina Holcombe Seth Rouse - USN, great grandson of Marion Mersch Pvt. Kenneth Ehrhardt, grandson of Martin and Mary Jean O’Leary Medic Specialist Charles Humes, grandchild of Norman and Theresa Mabus Srg. Victor J. Guzman, son of Javier and Diane Guzman LCpl. USMC Kevin L. Kohout, grandson of Lucille Kohout Lt. Col Michael Johnson, U.S.Marine, son of Kathleen Lynch Pfc Stephen Provost, grandson of Leo and Catherine Provost Maj. Jeremy Glenz, U.S. Army, nephew of Rich and Carmen Miceli Pfc. Ryan Korman, parishioner of Saint Alphonsus Srg. Tony Berkowitz, grandchild of Norman and Theresa Mabus Lt. Col Michael B. Sheridan and Captain Chiara Sheridan, U.S. Army, nephew and wife of the family of Anita Thomas Captain Christina M. Rudolph, U.S. Army Reserves, daughter of C. Dayle and Julianne Henington Pfc Anthony Saladino, relative of the Biagini Family LCp1. Tim Haerr, USMC, great nephew of Joyce Patton Srg. William Bavetta,U.S. Army, nephew of Clemens and Debra Haskell Cpl. Michael Hernandez Vasquez, son of Alberto and Miguela Vasquez LCpl. Tiehg O’Leary, USMC, son of Tom and Bernadette O’Leary Lt. Patrick Mitchell, U.S. Navy, Son-in-law of Jean and Tom Spiegelhalter
*Please call the Parish Office to give us the names of your loved ones serving, or to update the list if they
changed rank or are no longer Active Duty.
~ Those in the Military ~
We would like to keep those parishioners who proudly serve our country in our prayers.
~ Our Beloved Deceased ~
Dorothy “Dottie” Hope
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Beyond the Parish . . . Extraordinary Minister Formation & Training— Saturday, April 7 from 8:30am—12:00pm St. Joseph Formation Ctr., 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville To register visit www.vic1chicago.org Questions? Contact Sue Matousek at [email protected] A New Start Club April Shower Dance— Come enjoy an evening of socializing and dancing! Saturday, April 21 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Admission: $10 at door. Please bring a snack to share! Soft Drinks, Coffee, Tea and Water provided. Food will be served from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Dance to Music by DJ Tony Bernard from 6:30pm-10:00pm! St. Peter Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg, IL Questions? Contact Joan at 847-397-9643 Visit our website: www.anewstartclub.com. Invite your friends. Other groups welcome! (*A New Start Club is a social support group for seniors who are single, divorced or widowed.) Jazz Brunch—
The Sisters of the Living Word invite you to a Jazz Brunch on Sunday, April 22 from 11:30am–3:30pm. It’s an afternoon of Jazz including a Prime Rib Brunch, Silent Auction, and Gift Card Raffles benefiting the Sisters of the Living Word ministries. The event will be held at Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee in Wheeling. Tickets: $85 per person; to purchase call 847-577-5972 or go to www.slw.org Grief Support Group at St. Raymond— April 23—June 18 at 7:00pm As someone grieving the loss of a family member or other significant person in your life, you are welcome to attend these healing meetings. During this time together, various elements of the grief journey will be explored through education, discussion and prayer in a safe and confidential setting. Contact Sr. Valerie Kulbacki, Director of Care Ministries and group facilitator at 847-253-8600 x 143 or [email protected] to register or with any questions or concerns.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends— Renew your sacrament by deepening your communication, strengthening your relationship and rekindling your romance! For events, reservations and additional information, please visit www.wwme-chicagoland.org Pregnant? Need help?— Call Crisis Pregnancy at 1-800-NO-ABORT (1-800-662-2678) LOSS: Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide— Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) is a free, non-denominational program that supports individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one by suicide offered by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. LOSS offers a safe, non-judgmental environment where survivors of suicide can openly talk about feelings, and find resources for healing. For locations of support groups or access to individual supportive grief counseling, call the LOSS Program Office at 312-655-7283 or visit www.catholiccharities.net/loss Support for Loss of a Loved One— Support and Counseling for anyone who has lost a loved one. Grief and Loss Services at Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care offers one-on-one counseling, support groups and education for anyone who has lost a loved one. For more information visit www.RainbowHospice.org or call 847-653-3242 Joyful Again! Retreats for Widowed Men & Women— For upcoming Retreats and Workshops in your area, please visit www.joyfulagain.org or call the Joyful Again Widowed Ministry at 708-354-7211 NAMI Support Group at St. Emily Parish— Family members of individuals living with mental health conditions are invited to the National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group the second Tuesday of each month 7:00-8:30pm 1400 E. Central Road in Mt. Prospect. Questions? Contact Mary Rose at 847-496-1415
If you are a victim of domestic violence, or know someone who is, and need help, please contact one of these numbers: WINGS 24 hr. Hotline and
Counseling Services and Emergency Shelter at 847-221-5680 National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hr. 800-799-7233
National Dating Abuse Helpline 866-331-9474 In an Emergency dial 911
