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, March 4, 2018 ♦ Third Sunday of Lent Jesus Cleanses the Temple
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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, March 4, 2018 ♦ Third Sunday of Lent
Jesus Cleanses the Temple
Welcome to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 2
Welcome to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish!
New Members: Register by calling the Parish Office at 847-255-7452 or online at www.saintalphonsusPH.org
Current Members: Please call to update your phone number, home or email addresses if there are changes.
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, Joe Russo and Joe Niemasz
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. (See Lenten Schedule)
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!
Sunday, March 4 8:30 am †Ruth P. Gill †Michael Whelan †Lawrence Schuetz 11:00 am †Vlada Kopp †Kathleen O’Brien †Ted Moskal 5:00 pm †William & Sylvia Pfeffer Monday, March 5 8:15 am †Ken Marcotte Tuesday, March 6
8:15 am †Deceased Members of St. Alphonsus Parish Wednesday, March 7 8:15 am †Harriette Breslin Thursday, March 8 8:15 am †Deceased Members of St. Alphonsus Parish Friday, March 9 8:15 am †Helen Adkins Saturday, March 10
8:15 am †Deceased Members of St. Alphonsus Parish 5:00 pm †John Moriarty Sunday, March 11 8:30 am †Ruth P. Gill †Michael Whelan †Joseph Moran 11:00 am †Stanley J. Molick †Ted Moskal 5:00 pm †William & Sylvia Pfeffer
Mass Intentions for Easter are due by March 22
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Curt’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Paul writes in the second reading today: “For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength” (I Cor. 1:25). In other words we have a great deal to learn about God’s ways versus our ways. For the Jews, who expect signs, and for the Greeks, who seek wisdom, a crucified Messiah makes no sense. A crucified King is a sign of contradiction. But Paul argues to the Christians at Corinth that God’s apparent failure manifests power and what looks foolish is truly wisdom; that the absurdity of the cross reflects the wisdom of God who upends the world’s expectations: humility and service reveal true power and authority. Six weeks of Lent is not nearly enough time to begin to grasp what God is saying to us in Christ. How foolish it is as Christians to think about welcoming the stranger, the outcast, the poor, the forgotten, the refugee, and the sinner. Doing that is never going to push us toward success in this world. It’s not going to give us our place among those who have power and control. The agenda of God turns our lives inside out. For the rest of the world at this time of year, our practices of daily prayer, our fasting, and our generos-ity to the poor and needy seem outdated and senseless religious piety. Yet for us to begin to grasp who God is for us and the gift that Jesus can be, we need to open ourselves to a different set of behaviors, ones that acknowledge we are not gods unto ourselves, that we are not in control, and that happiness and fulfillment only happen by letting go and not by grasping and controlling. The Gospel today is from John and reveals a Christ of deep emotion, one who zealous for people to be free to know and approach God with confidence and hope. Jesus reveals the reason for His anger in the analogy between the temple building and His body. The space that was meant to be reserved for being with God, for encountering God, had been relegated to supporting a religious system. The Law was a gift as the psalms declare, something precious and inspiring. But so many people were caught up in material things, even the material they used to worship God, rather than being caught up in God. Jesus refers to His own body as the temple. Our bodies through Christ are also temples for God. We the Church, the Body of Christ, are collectively a temple for God. As we hear this story about the cleansing of the Temple what is God telling us about how important it is to keep my “inner room” free to encounter God? What is God telling us through this story about how deeply God desires that space for encounter with us?
Lent cannot be business as usual. It is our time as sons and daughters of God, temples of the Spirit of God, to acquaint ourselves ever more intimately with God’s desire for us and our own longing for a deep relationship in God’s love. There are so many other things we can be doing. But the temple is there. God is there. The invitation to enter the sacred space within is there. We find ourselves as we find the God in us.
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This Week at St. Alphonsus Sunday, March 4
Third Sunday of Lent K-8 Religious Education Classes - Classrooms - 9:35am—10:50am Kingdom Kids– Mtg. Room B - 8:30am & 11:00am Masses Parish Mission - Church - 7:00pm (Hospitality to follow - Dining Hall)
Monday, March 5 1-8 Religious Education Classes - Classrooms - 6:00pm—7:15pm Parish Mission - Church - 7:00pm (Hospitality to follow - Dining Hall)
tUESday, March 6 Birthday Celebrations - Mtg. Rooms A/B - After 8:15am Mass The Wild Goose (Holy Spirit) Bible Study - Mtg. Room C - 1:00pm Parish Mission - Church - 7:00pm (Hospitality to follow - Dining Hall) Friends of Bill W. - Mtg. Rooms B/C - 7:30pm
Wednesday, March 7 “Friends of Paula” - Mtg. Room A - 12:00pm (RSVP - see page 10) St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians Bible Study - Mtg. Rm. C - 7:00pm
ThurSday, march 8 American Heritage Girls (Leaders & PiPas) - Teen Room - 4:30pm “Chorus of Faith” Choir Rehearsal - Church - 7:00pm
Friday, March 9 Sacrament of Reconciliation (Individual) - 12:30pm—1:30pm Stations of the Cross - Church - 1:30pm
Saturday, March 10 Pray the Holy Rosary - Church - 7:45am “Spa for the Spirit” - Dining Hall - 9:00am—12:00pm First Communion Activity Day - Narthex - 10:30am—12:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation (Individual) - 3:30pm—4:45pm PADS - Dining Hall/Kitchen/Mtg. Rooms/Gym—6:00pm—6:00am
Sunday, March 11
Fourth Sunday of Lent K-8 Religious Education Classes - Classrooms - 9:35am—10:50am Kingdom Kids– Mtg. Room B - 8:30am & 11:00am Masses American Heritage Girls Meeting - Dining Hall - 1:30pm Men’s Club Meeting - Mtg. Rooms B/C - 6:00pm
W. Mattison (LC), F. Digate, V. Foloky, M. Laera, N. O’Brien, R. Poltzer, J. Topham, J. Twomey, T. Wendell, A. Cazzone, F. Mattison
M. Krier C. Krier Need One
R. Bunda L. Kohout R. Lee Need One
8:30 am
Fr. Jim Murphy Cantored Traditional
Music
J. Johnson A. Gilarski
D. Grewe (LC), T. Bochula, L. Brush, M. Harnett, A. Hinman, B. Kelly, R. Miceli, M. Oliveri, A. Ricard, Deacon Steve, D. Trom
N. Cremascoli C. Cremascoli E. Fahey
G. Jummati J. Smith V. Turansky Need One
11:00 am
Fr. Jim Murphy “Chorus of Faith”
Adult Choir
R. Bernardi O. Fomina
E. Bernardi (LC), A. Balzanto, R. Conlon, R. Flynn, P. Hendricks, J. Moskal, P. Platt, R. Smith, P. Wagner, A. Wunsch, Need One
S. Fomina D. Petratos A. Aldridge
D. Bobco J. Bradley K. Bradley U. Rice
5:00 pm
Fr. Martin Luboyera Need One M. Dominski (LC), S. Anderson, N. Kurowicki, S. Runge
Zapf Family L. Bellay
All Ministers: Please update your schedules.
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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
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…
Please help the Food Pantry by donating the following items: Boxes of cereal Boxes or bags of pasta Cans of fruit Cans of Spaghetti O’s Cans of beans (kidney, refried, chili, etc.)
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.
If you have strict dietary requirements, please consult your doctor.
Hand-Knitted Baby Blankets
The Prayer Blanket Ministry ladies are willing and able to knit blankets for our
baby shower in Spring 2018. If you donate the material,
they will donate their time and talent! Needed: Skeins of 3-Ply Yarn in Pastel Colors
(6 skeins make one baby blanket) Please place yarn in (Narthex) donation box.
Thank you for your support!
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Stewardship, Returning Our First Fruits ST. ALPHONSUS MEN’S CLUB
NEXT MEETING DATE
SUNDAY, MARCH 11th 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!
Stewardship Collection
Our Stewardship Collection For week ending February 25, 2018
St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish Lenten and Easter Schedule
March 4 - 6 Lenten Mission 7:00pm March 9 - March 24 Sacrament of Reconciliation - Fridays During Lent 12:30pm - 1:30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays During Lent 3:30pm - 4:45pm March 9 - March 16 Stations of the Cross - Fridays During Lent 1:30pm March 10 “Spa for the Spirit” 9:00am - 12:00pm March 19 Lenten Reconciliation Service at St. Cecilia, Mt. Prospect 7:00pm March 23 Living Stations of the Cross 1:15pm March 24 Palm Weaving Class 2:00pm - 4:30pm March 24 & 25 Palm Sunday Masses Saturday, 5:00pm & Sunday, 8:30am, 11:00am & 5:00pm March 29 - 31 Morning Prayer - Holy Thursday, Good Friday & Holy Saturday 8:15am March 29 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00pm -Adoration 8:30pm
-Evening Prayer 10:00pm March 30 Good Friday Stations of the Cross 3:00pm
Good Friday Service 7 :00pm March 31 Blessing of Easter Baskets & Egg Hunt 12:00pm
Easter Vigil Mass 8:00pm April 1 Easter Sunday Masses 8:00am, 10:00am & 12:00pm (no 5pm Mass) April 8 Divine Mercy Service 1:00pm
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics ages 14 and older on all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed on Good Friday and encouraged for Holy Saturday by all Catholics who are ages 18 - 59.
Invalids, pregnant and nursing mothers are exempt. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods
between meals is not permitted.
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St. Alphonsus and St. Thomas Becket Present: 2018 Lenten Mission
March 4, 5, 6 ♦ 7:00pm - 8:30pm St. Alphonsus Liguori Church
Facilitated by Dr. Mary Amore
Join us for three spiritually uplifting evenings.
Sunday, March 4: “Responding to God ”
As a young Jewish girl, Mary found the grace and courage to say yes to the Lord when asked her to be the mother of Jesus. Each day we, too, are presented with opportunities to say yes to God,
how do we respond? In this session, we will explore how the life of our Mary inspires us to offer our fiat to the Lord.
Monday, March 5: “Living with Steadfast Faith”
As the mother of Jesus, Mary’s life was not easy. In this presentation, we will explore the ways that the life of our Blessed Mother challenges us to live each day with unfailing faith in God.
Tuesday, March 6: “Finding Hope in the Darkness”
Mary’s life took her from the cradle to the cross. In this session we will discuss how our Blessed Mother’s life invites us to carry our crosses with hope and trust in the workings of the Lord.
Dr. Mary Amore holds a Doctor of Ministry Degree and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies from Catholic Theological Union. Dr. Amore is the author of Primary Symbols of Worship and the Call to Participation and the newly released DVD entitled Eucharist: A Journey to Transformation, Healing and Discipleship. A Cardinal Bernardin Scholar and distinguished member of the North American Academy of Liturgy, Mary is a highly sought after presenter of parish missions in the area of the Eucharist and Pope Francis Year of Mercy, plus workshops, seminars and retreats. A monthly columnist at Ministry and Liturgy Magazine, Dr. Amore also serves as the full time Executive Director of Mayslake Ministries in Downers Grove, Il. Mary is a wife, mother and grandmother!
Hospitality to follow each night’s presentation, including a “Meet and Greet” with Dr. Amore!
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FORMED.ORG Inspirational Resources for the Week of March 4
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/AUDIO: TEARS OF GOD: Persevering in The Face of Great Sorrow or Catastrophe ABOUT: Fr. Benedict has written previously about faith and sorrow (Arise from Darkness) and seeks in this book to study catastrophes of all different kinds in relationship to our faith in divine providence, in God’s goodness and mercy, and finally in the light of Christ’s suffering and death. TESTIMONIAL: “PRAYERS….Excellent book about suffering and helpful prayers. Thank you Fr. Benedict Groeschel… Very inspiring audio book.” WATCH/MOVIE (30 Min): CATHOLIC HEROES OF THE FAITH: THE STORY OF ST PERPETUA ABOUT: A young woman willingly takes a stand of faith and challenges the Roman Empire. Born to a noble Roman family, Perpetua converts to Christianity when she is irresistibly drawn to the example of unselfish love and service that she witnesses in the local believers…arrested and tried, Perpetua takes a valiant stand that echoes down through the centuries. TESTIMONIAL: “INSPIRING. GOOD FOR KIDS AND ADULTS. Our three year old asked to watch it again right away. It is a bit heavy for a three year old, but my wife and I had not actually known the story of Perpetua and company. It was very inspiring and powerful for us to watch.” LISTEN/TALK: (55 Min) 15 THINGS TO DO IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING ABOUT: Suffering is a mystery we all face at some time in our lives. Whether it is physical, emotional, or spiritual, it may test our faith. Internationally known speaker Jeff Cavins shares personal insights he gained through his own physical pain. He shows us how we can join our sufferings with those of Jesus on the Cross, bringing renewed meaning to the suffering we experience in our lives. TESTIMONIAL: “ENLIGHTENMENT THROUGH SUFFERING…I never thought of suffering in the manner Jeff Cavins describes it. I always sought to fight suffering which is fruitless. When you embrace it as Jesus Christ did, it becomes bearable and enlightening.”
CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH FRIENDS!
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 March 6, April 3 and May 7.
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.
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EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS
We always remember our deceased loved ones at the holidays. This year, why not remember them with an Easter Flower Memorial? Your donation will help beautify our church throughout
the Easter Season as well as memorialize your loved one.
Suggested Donation - $25 per Flower Memorial
Please place your donation with the following form in an envelope marked “Easter Flowers.” Drop it in the collection basket, or bring it to the Parish Office by Thursday, March 29.
*Only one individual’s name or one family name per Flower Memorial please. Names of those memorialized will be listed in a bulletin after Easter.
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 2
Senior Fun Club
Join us Wednesday, March 14 for a special presentation:
“It’s Never too Late - Aging Happily, Successfully
and Gracefully”
Guest Speaker: Trish Uttich, R.N.
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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 Magdelina DelCarmen Jonathan Diores Tony Dolce Diane Doyle Don Early Jennie Estaban Heather Fischer Carmelo Benetez Flores 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 Kyana King Vanessa Kobyleski Pat Laman Kiril Lauzums
Megan Lawler Patti Lawler Joan Lee Theresa Mabus Josephine Mallek Marie Maslanka Carol Matker Matt Mattison Karl Mayer Bob McGourty Evelyn McKeown John McKevitt Betty Michaels Craig Molick Gene Murden Susan Naughton Neesha Novinski 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 Don Sumner 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 ~
Casimir Davidson (Father of Bob)
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Beyond the Parish . . . “All-You-Can-Eat” Fish Fry Dinners— Fridays: March 9, 23 & 30 • 4:00pm—8:00pm Includes: All You Can Eat Deep Fried Fish, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Rye Bread & Coffee (Kids menu available.) Cost: $9 Adults ($11 w/salad bar) / $3 for Children 12 & under! Also Available: Salad Bar ($3), Salad Bar w/Baked Potato ($5), 1/2 lb Shrimp Dinner ($10), Shrimp Dinner w/Salad Bar ($12) Refreshments (addl. cost). St. Joseph the Worker Church Social Hall 185 W. Dundee Road Wheeling, IL 60090 - 847-537-2740 Carry-outs available! Early Bird Senior Special from 4-5pm!
A New Start Club St. Patrick’s Dance— Come enjoy an evening of socializing and dancing! Saturday, March 10 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Admission: $10 at door. Please bring a snack to share! Soft Drinks, Coffee and Water provided. Cheese Tray, Fruit, Salad and Desserts served from 6:30-7:30pm. Dance to Music by DJ: Tony Bernard! St. Peter Church, 202 Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60194 Questions? Contact Joan at 847-397-9643 or 224-386-9166 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.)
Vicariate 1 Adult Confirmation— Confirmation Date: Monday, May 14, 7:00pm at St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, Prospect Heights, IL *Preparation sessions Mondays: March 12—May 7 7:00pm-9:00pm (*no class April 2) St. Edna Church—Doherty Center 2525 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL For registration requirements and information please visit www.vic1chicago.org
Saint Joseph’s Table— Sunday, March 18 from 12:30pm to 3:00pm (Hajdu Hall) Table Blessing at 12:45pm. ALL ARE WELCOME! Traditional meatless dishes will be served. Monetary donations benefitting the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be appreciated. St. Emily Parish, 1400 E. Central Road, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Easter Egg Hunt and Carnival— Sunday, March 18 from 1 - 3pm Unlimited Games, Prizes & Crafts! Bring your own basket. Ages: Toddlers - 3rd Graders — Cost $5.00 per child Egg Hunt at 2:30pm for separate age groups! Easter Bunny visit! Event Held Rain or Shine! Saint Viator High School Gymnasium – enter front door 1213 E. Oakton Street, Arlington Heights, IL 847-392-4050
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]
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.
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
*DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS!
A friendly reminder to set your clocks AHEAD one hour before you go to bed on
