St. Alphonsus Liguori Church Sunday, July 26, 2020 ♦ Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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.
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St. Alphonsus Liguori Church
Sunday, July 26, 2020 ♦ Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
Welcome to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 2
Mass Intentions St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 411 N. Wheeling Rd., Prospect Heights, IL 60070
www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org • 847.255.7452
PARISH AND SCHOOL STAFF
Pastor: Rev. Joseph Nhat Le - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 102 Pastoral Minister: Doreen Kelly, M.A.P.S. [email protected] 847-255-7452 x 157 Deacons: Steve Stecker - [email protected] 847.331.4957 Cal Blickle - [email protected] 847.392.7398 School Principal: Janice DiVincenzo - [email protected] 847.255.5538 x 115 School Office Manager: Linda Bromer - [email protected] 847.255.5538 x 114 Facilities Manager: Rich Miceli - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 125 Business Manager / Bookeeper: Wendy Mattison - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 101 Parish Office Receptionist: Margaret Harnett - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 100 Communications Manager / Admin. Assistant: Deana McKavanagh - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 131 Director of Religious Education Grades K-5: Susan Panek [email protected] 847.255.9490 x 104 Director of Religious Education Grades 6-8: Anne Balzanto [email protected] 847.255.9490 x 116 Director of Youth Ministry: Matthew Benitez - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 143 Director of Music- Saturday 5:00pm: Mary Pietro Director of Music- Sunday 8:30am & 5:00pm: Roslyn McQuillan Director- “Chorus of Faith” Choir - Sunday 11:00am: Scott Huff Ministry of Care Coordinator: Andrea Ricard - 847.255.7452 x 170
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Fr. Joseph Nhat Le- Pastor, Barb Teeple- Co-Chair, Hernan Fonseca- Co-Chair, Doreen Kelly- Parish Staff Rep., Ryan Ostrowski, Paulette Ludvigsen, Alicja Folta, Aga Adamska, Monica Kort, Joe Vaccarella and Ron Wendell
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL Fr. Joseph Nhat Le- Pastor, Janice DiVincenzo- Principal, Rob Bradford- President, Ray Suerth- Vice President, Eric Claudio, Laura Maglio, Mark Krier, Andrew Ortiz, Karl Kowalski and Ray Kuper
FINANCE COMMITTEE Fr. Joseph Nhat Le- Pastor, Jeff Huff & John Balzanto (co-chairs), Larry Gulik, Ray Suerth, Joanne Topham, Paul Marcy and Wendy Mattison- Parish Staff
PARISH OFFICE Parish Office open 9:00am—4:00pm M-F SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED 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 By appointment only. Please call Fr. Joe 847-255-7452 x 102.
MARRIAGES Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the wedding date. Please call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452 x 105.
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.
Sunday, July 26 - LIVE-STREAMED MASS @ 11:00 AM 8:30am †Michael Whelan †John Tisza †Terri Carpinelli †Edie Hering 11:00am †Diane Gustafson †Al & Adele Gareri †Terri Carpinelli 5:00pm †Stephanie Stoga †Terri Carpinelli Monday, July 27 8:15am †Ken Marcotte Tuesday, July 28 8:15am †Deceased Members of St. Alphonsus Parish Wednesday, July 29 8:15am †Jean Perkowitz Thursday, July 30 8:15am †Deceased Members of St. Alphonsus Parish Friday, July 31 8:15am †Deceased Members of St. Alphonsus Parish Saturday, August 1 8:15am †Jesus Z. Mamalio 5:00pm †Patrick J. Berrigan †Alan Langefeld †Barbara Burzinski †George Fine Sunday, August 2 - LIVE-STREAMED MASS @ 11:00 AM 8:30am †Michael Whelan †Lawrence Schuetz †Joseph Kozmell †John Tisza 11:00am †Diane Gustafson †Barbara Burzinski †Czeslaw Kopp †Al & Adele Gareri †John Hie 5:00pm †Mildred Kazmierczak
I believe in the Kingdom of God. I believe it is real, and I believe this differently now than I did earlier in my life. I’ll tell you that story in a minute. In today’s Gospel Jesus continues to engage us with stories that explain his Father in analogies; today’s story is about the Kingdom.
Analogy number 1: The Kingdom of God is like a treasure, something precious and unexpected. One who discovers the treasure feels great joy, so much joy, in fact, that the finder is moved to change his/her life, to forget about everything else and wrap his/her life around the treasure. Jesus, who is God-come-into-the-world, is that kind of treasure. When he walked the earth, people who encountered him dropped what they were doing and followed him. They listened to him, hoped that he would glance their way, traveled great distances just to be near him; his presence was that gripping. Jesus filled their hearts and soothed them in unexpected and amazing ways. For many people, a experience of the Kingdom of God changes their lives, teases out the sources of that unique feeling of pure love, and makes everything they thought important so un-treasure-like. Even a brief glimpse of the Kingdom can drive some people to reassess, to get rid of the distractions, and to, in essence, “purchase the field” where they found the treasure.
Analogy number 2: The Kingdom of God is like a merchant seeking a “pearl of great price.” It’s easy for us here to let our focus rest on the pearl, but the key factor in this analogy is the merchant. He/she is looking hard for something that he/she truly knows is in existence out there somewhere. The merchant won’t rest until the pearl is found because in the merchant’s eyes, there is nothing more valuable than this pearl and having it in his/her care is the goal. Jesus was like the merchant. He searched, but not for pearls that were already lustrous and obvious. Jesus searched for the pearls that were mud covered and lost deep in the muck of life. He recognized their true beauty and worth. He called them from lake shores, out of trees, at wells, on sickbeds and deathbeds, and then used his compassion and mercy to uncover the luster that nobody else could see. The Kingdom is a living energy that searches for us, because being created in the image and likeness of God is like having a homing beacon implanted in each of us that calls out to our God, who is our merchant and never ceases from searching for us.
Analogy number 3: The Kingdom of God is like a net that scoops up everything and holds it, both the good stuff and the mess, all without breaking. Jesus did that. He took people as they came. He didn’t ask or demand that they change; he showed them the pure love that is the Kingdom life. Like the unbreakable net, he stretched his arms out wide and held us all, our good qualities and our personal hot messes. Even in his death, he created the possibility that we could be forgiven and come home to the Lord; that’s how strong his net remained. In his great love for us, he even warned us that God expects us to respond to the pure love that is offered in the Kingdom life. We can choose to embrace it, live in it, or to turn away – and that will be sorted out in the end.
Why do I believe in the Kingdom like I do? Having grown up a cradle Catholic and the product of Catholic education, my faith in my early 20s was a neatly compiled belief system in a God who rewards us for being good, that is, following the Catholic rules. I thought goodness equaled some protection from bad things happening. On July 26, 1985, my Mom, who was only 43 years old, passed away suddenly from a brain aneurysm. As you can imagine, this blew up my theory of faithfulness = only the good stuff. My neatly constructed faith ended up being more like a movie set – nice on the outside but tenuous at the roots, which is not untypical for a 23-year-old believer. My faith had never been tested. Well, the test began with a serious descent into the muck of sadness, confusion, anger, feeling abandoned and in immense pain. I functioned in the muck for quite some time, still attended Mass, did the Catholic things, but felt like I was alone in a pit of darkness. In time some new friends invited me to meet Jesus in the scriptures in a way I never had before. These friends discovered my pain, sought after my heart, and carefully held my mix of good stuff and mess. My friends WERE JESUS at this time in my life, and THIS was my real introduction to the Kingdom. Their love was fueled by the Holy Spirit and shared with me as the love of Jesus – who came down into my pit and lifted me out of my muck, uncovered the pearl that is my heart, cleaned it off to let it shine from its core, revealing for me how God exists in my heart and I exist in God’s.
We experience the Kingdom in glimpses here as the pure love of Jesus coming to us through people in our lives. A greater experience of the Kingdom awaits us when we are face to face with our God…who is all three things: treasure, seeker, and holder of all. Now, what is your Kingdom story?
God’s peace be in your hearts this week! Doreen Kelly
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11:00am Sunday masses ARE live-streamed Visit www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org
Sunday, July 26
Mass - Church - *8:30am, *11:00am, 5:00pm *Parking Lot Mass Participation - 8:30am - See page 5 *Live-Streamed Mass - 11:00am -Links on website & Facebook page
Monday, July 27—Friday, July 31
Private Prayer - Church - 7:45am & Daily Mass - 8:15am
Tuesday, July 28
Adoration - Church - 6:30pm—7:00pm
Saturday, August 1 St. Alphonsus feast Day
Private Prayer / Pray the Holy Rosary - Church - 7:45am Daily Mass - Church - 8:15am Confirmation Mass - Church - 2:00pm (By Invitation Only) Mass - Church - 5:00pm
This Week at St. Alphonsus Sunday, August 2
Mass - Church - *8:30am, *11:00am, 5:00pm *Parking Lot Mass Participation - 8:30am - See page 5 *Live-Streamed Mass - 11:00am -Links on website & Facebook page
~ Readings for the Week ~
Monday: Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 34:2-11; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Is 55:1-3; Ps 145:8-9, 15-18; Rom 8:35, 37-39; Mt 14:13-21
MINISTRY SCHEDULES FOR MARCH 28 &29, 2020
MASS TIME
PRESIDER &
MUSIC STYLE
LECTORS
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS
ALTAR
SERVERS
GREETERS
5:00 pm
8:30 am
11:00 am
5:00 pm
PLEASE NOTE:
You will need to sign in for Mass at the door. Masks Required. Please bring a face mask covering to Mass.
Parish Office open 9:00am-4:00pm ● Monday—Friday.
(Face mask covering required to enter building)
For full details regarding the gradual reopening procedures based on Archdiocese guidelines, please refer to our website.
Please watch our website for the most current information.
If you would like the Sacrament of Reconciliation, need to speak with Fr. Joe, or have an emergency requiring a priest, please contact
Fr. Joe at 847-255-7452 x 102
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Parking Lot Mass Participation
to Receive Eucharist
We invite you to participate in Sunday, 8:30am Mass by parking your vehicle in the back lot.
We changed to 8:30am that you can enjoy Mass
during the cooler part of the day! Please park your vehicle along the south side of church across from the portico.
While in your vehicle, you can access an audio feed of the Mass by tuning your
car radio to frequency FM88.1. (This Mass is not live–streamed.)
At the time for distribution of the Eucharist, an assistant will come out ahead of the Eucharistic Minister with hand sanitizer. Even though you are in your car, please put on a mask at this time. You will need to roll down your car windows and hold out both
your hands with your palms up. The assistant will spray your hands with hand sanitizer. Then the Eucharistic Minister will give you communion. The Eucharistic
Minister will be wearing a face covering/mask and a face shield.
The assistant will also be carrying a basket for offerings should you wish to make your Sunday donation in this way.
Please be patient because it will take some time to get to each person. Thank you for the prayers you have offered for our parish already! We know God hears them because we
could not have come this far without them!
Questions?
Call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452.
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Public Masses
You will need to sign in for Mass at the door. Questions? Please call the Parish Office at
847-255-7452
While our staff and volunteers attempt to take appropriate precautions consistent with the advice of public health authorities, parishioners and guests should understand that they
assume the risk of contracting Covid-19 anytime they enter a public space since such precautions do not eliminate the risk of infection.
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We warmly welcome you to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish!
Registering at St. Alphonsus Parish is important so that we can serve your needs for events such as Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, School Registrations, Religious Education Registrations and more! We are often asked to provide letters as affidavits for Baptismal and Confirmation sponsors. We
would also like to reach out to those who are sick at home, in the hospital or a nursing home. Young adults age 18+ should register on their own.
Registered parishioners receive all mailings throughout the year. If you currently do not receive mailings, you can register online at www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org, or call the Parish Office at
847-255-7452. You will receive a Welcome Packet which includes helpful information about our parish, and pertinent information regarding our many parish ministries.
For those already registered who would like to update their information, or receive e-mail communication about parish events, please call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452.
For more information visit www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org
Drop off form in the secure mailbox outside the Parish Office.
Did you know that we still have 19 students who are awaiting scholarships to attend our school this
fall? Now is the time to consider donating to Empower Illinois St. Alphonsus Liguori School to
make it possible for these children to have a chance to access Catholic education.
Visit www.saintalphonsusschool.com for a walk through of the entire donation process.
Thank you for your kind consideration!
Helping our School Just Became Easier!
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Saint Alphonsus Prayer Circle
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 FOOD PANTRY NEWS… Thanks to your donations, 24 families were provided with bags of food at the July 18th food pantry distribution. Due to the temporary closure of our church and school, please bring all food donations to the designated collection bin located outside the front entrance of our school, Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 9am and 3pm. Please help the Food Pantry by donating the following items: Boxes of cereal Cans of Spaghetti O’s Cans of fruit Boxes of macaroni & cheese Thank you for your donations and generosity!
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Parish and School Events . . . . . Domestic Violence Ministry
of St. Alphonsus
Awareness + Education = Hope
Remember, you are not alone...
If you are a victim of Domestic Violence, or know someone who is, and need help, please contact:
WINGS 24 hour Hotline and Counseling Services
and Emergency Shelter at (847) 221-5680
National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hour (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-4673
National Dating Abuse Helpline (866) 331-9474
In an Emergency dial 911
Visit www.ndvh.org for more information
Weekly/Daily Reading Guides and Reflections
Available online at:
WWW.USCCB.ORG This is the U.S. conference of Catholic Bishops website. They offer links to the daily prayers, and there are links to reflections and homilies for most days. WWW.Formed.org St. Alphonsus Parishoners have FREE access to the formed.org which features the “Opening the Word” series, a weekly reflection with a printable guide you can use through the week. www.Dynamiccatholic.com Matthew Kelly is a world-renowned Catholic speaker. You can subscribe to receive daily reflections. WWW.wordonfire.org Bishop Robert Barron’s weekly homilies are available for free.
Social Media Corner
**St. Alphonsus LIVE-STREAMED Mass Sundays at 11:00am** St. Alphonsus Liguori Facebook Page
Fr. Barron Daily and Sunday Masses - www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org
Loyola Daily and Sunday Masses - www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org
Sunday Mass, 9:00am from Mercy Home on WGN Channel 9 - https://www.mercyhome.org/sunday-mass/#local-listings
Every morning (pre-recorded) - Visit Fr. Peter Wojcik's Instagram @chicagopriest for a daily reflection, prayer intentions, and practical tips for putting #faithoverfear
Every evening (LIVE at 7.30pm CST) - Tune in to Fr. Peter's Instagram @chicagopriest to join in prayer and worship for #faithoverfear
Tuesday – Evening prayer service Wednesday – Mass Thursday – Eucharistic Adoration Friday – Evening prayer service
Sunday morning (LIVE at 10am CST) - Visit Fr. Peter's Instagram @chicagopriest to join in prayer and worship for #faithoverfear
Additional Televised and online Masses: EWTN daily Masses https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings Daily Mass with Pope Francis (translated in English) http://www.catholictv.org/shows/pope-francis-daily-mass
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Religious Education Registration is Open!
Religious Education
Tuition Fees* $200 for one child
$300 for two children $400 for three or more children
Sacramental Fees $50 First Communion
$75 Confirmation
Registration AND Full Payment are DUE by September 4 *Tuition fees will remain the same after July 31
Information, Registration and Payments Visit www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org
Consider Volunteering!
Discounts given to students of Catechists and Aides Contact Anne Balzanto at [email protected]
Each time you say a complete Rosary, you are giving the Blessed Virgin Mary a beautiful crown of roses. The Holy Rosary is a very
powerful form of prayer.
We’re back! Join us in church as we pray the Rosary for world peace and special intentions
every Saturday morning at 7:45am.
Questions? Contact the Parish Office at 847-255-7452.
Hello Parishioners,
Update on my Stars and Stripes Project, Building Outdoor Stations of the Cross:
The estimated completion date of my project is mid- August. The station boxes and posts will be made of commercial grade plastic lumber which has a warranty of 50 years and will not mold, rot or fade. I will contact those who offered to volunteer soon, and if you would like to volunteer contact me at [email protected]. Volunteers will assist with putting together the station boxes, making stepping stones and installing station posts.
Thank you for all your support and God bless!
Sincerely, Marianna Maslanka
Patriot in Troop IL1317, American Heritage Girls
Girls ages 5-18 are invited to join...
St. Alphonsus Liguori American Heritage Girls Troop IL1317
Roman Catholic traditions, including devotion to our Blessed Mother
AHG guides girls towards becoming women of
integrity through exploring life skills, faith, service and FUN in a Christ-centered,
nurturing environment.
Our Troop meets twice/month at St. Al’s.
To join contact: Mary Therese Maslanka, Troop Coordinator,
FORMAT TO SIGN INTO THE NEW FORMED IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A FORMED ACCOUNT
(1)VISIT FORMED.ORG (2)CLICK SIGNIN (3)ENTER your email (4)Go to your email account and CLICK THE LINK IN YOUR EMAIL (5)You’re in! No more passwords! WANT TO CREATE A NEW FORMED ACCOUNT WITH
YOUR PARISH OR GROUP? (1)VISIT FORMED.ORG (2)CLICK SIGNUP (3)SELECT “I BELONG TO A PARISH OR ORGANIZATION” (4)FIND YOUR PARISH by name, zip, or parish code (5)Enter your email – and you’re in!
Visit FORMED.org or search for “FORMED” on your favorite app store. Available on almost any device!
ROKU; AppTV, Android, iOS.
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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 Theresa Mabus LCpl. USMC Kevin L. Kohout, grandson of Lucille Kohout 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 Theresa Mabus Lt. Col Michael B. Sheridan and Maj. Chiara Sheridan, U.S. Army, nephew and wife of the family of Anita Thomas Maj. Christina M. Rudolph, U.S. Army Reserves, daughter of 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 LCpl. Tiehg O’Leary, USMC, son of Tom and Bernadette O’Leary LCDR Patrick Mitchell, USN, Son-in-law of Jean and Tom Spiegelhalter Chief Petty Officer, Matthew Lee, USN, Nephew of Patrick Lee 1st Lt. Matthew Rowe, USN, nephew of Teresa Hays Spec. Zachary W. Reed, U.S.Army, grandson of Connie Reed
~ Those in the Military ~
We would like to keep Active Duty Military who proudly serve our country in our prayers.
~ Those Requesting Prayers ~ Maureen Adam Aida Ammsso Todd Bartelt Clayton Berrigan Marie Berrigan Jim Boesen Lawrence Boesen Emily Bogacz Lola Bondzinski Bob Bors Constance Borrero Joseph Borrero Therese M. Brown Rosemary Brusseau Rosaria Campanile Beverly Carlson Antoinette Centanni Mary Ann Carrera Deacon Norb Ciesil Harriett Ciesil Jesus Gil DeAlfaro Magdalena del Carmen Joan & Sonny Corona & Family Peter Cychulski Marie Deardorff Jim Dever Dawn Devaney David Deitrich Laura DiMaria Nancy DiMaria Steve DiMaria Geraldine DiVincenzo Tony Dolce Frank Eannarino Jennie Estaban Robert Ferrero Joan Fine Heather Fischer Veronica Foloky Danuta Folta Tim Ford Marge Fosselman Elyse Frei Carol Glab Diane Grooznack Harriet Guban James Gulyas Liz Hardesty Dale Hay Rev. Robert Heinz John Hipelius Tom Huene, Jr. Dennis Huff Pam Jackstis Kaye Janezic RFK Terry King Nancy Koelper Amy Kopp
Dawnelle Kuhnen Gregg Kuhnen Jill Kusek Giuseppe Labarbera Pat Laman Megan Lawler Patti Lawler Joan Lee Larry Link Bill Lundborg Franjo Madunic McKinley Majors Marie Maslanka Roger MacLennan Claire Martins Logan Martins Donald Matker Evelyn McKeown Ann Michals Craig Molick Cathy Moretti Dick Moretti Maeve Morgan Gene Murden John Naughton Susan Naughton Gina O’Keefe Dan Olivett Bernie Olson Susan Ostrowski Patricia Parrini Fred Perlini Dan Peterson Marcella Peterson Anna Pszczola Robert Putman Karen Ralston Georgine Reynolds Mary Roseri Rosa Elia Chavez Saenz Mary Jo Sheely Laura Schuerman Lindsey Skogen Mark Steiner Barbara Sullivan Pat Sumner Donna Tadda Natalie Tadda Grace Tangney Anita Thomas Justin Thompson Brian Thurman Robin Tomaszewski Judy Tramel Barry Trump Catherine Ward Doug Weber Grace J. Youker
Please Pray For:
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Beyond the Parish . . . 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) St. Mary's Services Offers free, confidential counseling to assist women with an unplanned pregnancy as well as postpartum depression, grief and loss over a miscarriage, stillbirth, post abortion, and/or adjustment to motherhood. Our baby closet is available for all receiving counseling. Call 847-870-8181 to make an appointment or to volunteer.
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 847-653-3141
Joyful Again! Retreats for Widowed Men & Women— For upcoming Retreats and Workshops in your area please visit www.joyfulagain.org or call 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
Chicago Behavioral Hospital in Des Plaines, IL— If you or someone you know is in a crisis and needs help, we are available 24/7 at 844-756-8600. CBH provides a supportive, compassionate and innovative environment of patient centered care for adolescents, adults and seniors. (Free Assessments) ADD/ADHD, Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Grief & Loss, Suicidal Ideation, Anti-Social Disorder, Trauma, Self-Injury, Bi-Polar Disorder, Dual Diagnosis, School Refusal, Schizophrenia, Bullying, Teen Pregnancy.
Young Adult Retreat— The Freedom of Missing Out: A Retreat for Young Adults presented by Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ on October 16-17, 2020 at Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House (Barrington, IL) Many of us have a "fear of missing out," but we actually experience freedom when we make commitments. There is a depth of joy that only occurs when we go all in. Using the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, Fr. Michael Rossmann will share how we can go about making commitments and experiencing true freedom. Includes optional time for small-group sharing. Register at jesuitretreat.org Virtual Opportunities: Archdiocese of Chicago—
All Catholics - Register for Online Book Clubs (Even for engaged couples), Virtual Prayer Groups, Young Adult Prayer Groups, Online Theological Discussions and more! Visit our website at www.archchicago.org Habitat for Humanity ReStore Arlington Heights— Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, Christian organization well known for its homebuilding program. A new ReStore is opening at 955 E. Rand Road in Arlington Heights. ReStore is a home improvement store and donation center that will be open to the public selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods and building materials at discounted prices. Proceeds from ReStore are used to build and repair homes in our local community. Habitat for Humanity ReStore needs your support today! ReStore Arlington Heights has much to do before it can open. Although a significant amount of the construction has been accomplished, there is still a need for painting, cleaning, assembling and stocking shelves, organizing the material in the warehouse, etc. If you are at all handy and like to see the newest Chicagoland ReStore before opening, come be a volunteer! For more information about ReStore, contact Lance Dailey at [email protected] or 847-742-9905 ext. 6. To be invited to a virtual information Zoom meeting, please send your email address to Lance! To learn about volunteering to help build a Habitat homes in the area, contact [email protected]
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 847-221-5680 • National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hr. 800-799-7233
• National Dating Abuse Helpline 866-331-9474 • Visit www.ndvh.org In an Emergency dial 911
