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St. John the Apostle Church, Villa Park
St. John the Apostle Church, Villa Park
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS OUR
PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS WHO ARE SICK:
If you would like your name added to or removed from this list for prayers, please call the rectory. Maria Ester Aguilar, Janet Anderson, Guadalupe Bautista, Sarah Brygal, Lilia Carbajal, John Castre-jon, Tilmon Chelette, Stephanie Chodera, Pat Corcoran, Leo Dube, Emily Emond, Pat Edbrooke, Isabella Daytesola, Angelina Flores, Bob Grosbier, Stanley Kalinowski, Dun-can Kero, Frances Krueger, John Krzys, Fey LaPorta, Amy Lewicki, Charlene Martin Lupo, David Martin, Stella Mindoloska, Judy Moss, Peter Moss, Philip Pasuntino, Jennifer Perez, Matt & Annmarie Potenza, Bobby Roe-back, Marge Saalfeld, Mateo Santacruz, Fr. John Seba-har, Luigi Schiassi, Theresa Sekowski, Tom Shook, Lillian Skowron, Erica Smith, Tim Smith, Mondavi Sobbi, Ben-jamin Soriano, Mary Ann Sturm, Mary Thoris, Brian To-kar, Dale Vercellotti, Kevin Wallace, Paula Weil, Joyce Wells.
DIRECTORY
Bishop Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon
Pastor-Rev. Mark Rosenbaum
Weekend & Daily Mass– Assistant
Priest—Fr. Roy Jacob CMI
Weekend Mass Assistant Priests Fr. Tan Nguyen SVD
Fr. Nhan Van Tran SVD
Deacon Ron Madsen (630) 279-7433
Music Ministry—John Toner, Alexia Garcia Director of Religious Education / Directora de Educacion Religiosa
Dolly Foley (630) 832-7588 R.E. Office Hours/Horario de Oficina: Mon-
day/Lunes 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday/Sabado 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Rectory- (630) 279-7404 330 N. Westmore Ave
Villa Park, Il 60181 [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Friday 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM-2PM Closed Wednesday
SCHEDULE/HORARIO. MASS/MISA Saturday: 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM,
Sunday: 9:00 AM,11:00 AM, 12:30 PM ESPAÑOL Weekdays : 7:45 AM except Thursday: 7:00 PM
SACRAMENTS /SACRAMENTOS Confessions/Confesiones. Saturday: 4:00 to 4:45 PM/
Confessions also by appointment Baptisms/Bautismos
English Pre-Baptism class on 1st Sunday of the month at 12:30 PM. Contact the rectory to register.
Preparación pre-bautismal: Primer sabado del mes con cita previa. Con-tacte la rectoría para registrarse.
Baptisms – On most Saturdays between 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM or during the 5:00 PM, 9:00 AM or 12:30 PM Weekend Masses.
MISSION STATEMENT The Catholic Community of St. John the Apostle Parish commits to live out the teachings of Jesus Christ, nourished by the Eucharist, guided by the Holy Spirit and rooted in prayer. Together we continue the mission of Christ through Evangelization, Discipleship and Charity. La misión de la Parroquia San Juan Apóstol La Comunidad Católica de la Parroquia San Juan Apóstol se compro-mete a vivir las enseñanzas de Jesucristo, alimentada por la Eucaristía, guiados por el Espíritu Santo y con raíces en la oración. Juntos continua-mos la misión de Cristo a través de la evangelización, discipulado y Caridad.
MILITARY PRAYER LIST. As a parish family, we at St. John the Apostle pray for all the members of our par-ish. We especially pray for our parishioners and their relatives who are currently on active duty in the mili-tary: • Pvt. Joseph Aguayo-Ludvik • USMC Joseph Ciesla • Spc. Thomas DeWitt • Staff Sgt. Adam Griswold • Pvt. Aren Menor • AIC Darren Menor • A1C Ryan Pemberton • Pvt. 1st Class Anthony Pieroni—USAF • Pvt. Jeremy Schumacher • Martin Villagran-USMC
March 3rd —Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
March 3, 2019 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus used images when speaking to the disciples. Among others, He stated that a tree is known by its yield. Each person speaks from His heart’s abundance. As we persevere in life, we see already the good fruit born with the passage of time. Because of God’s kindness and fidelity, the just man and woman will flourish like a palm tree.
Catholic Chari es’ Mobile Food Pantry is coming to your community! ¡La Despensa de Alimentos Móvil Va a Viajar a su Comunidad!
Thursday, March 14, 2019 Jueves, 14 de marzo 2019
at St. John the Apostle Church
330 N. Westmore Avenue, Villa Park
Registra on begins at 8:30 AM. Food Distribu on from 10:00 AM un l 11:30 AM
(or un l the food runs out) RAIN OR SHINE!
La inscripción comienza a las 8:30 am. La distribución de alimentos desde las 10 am hasta las 11:30 am (o hasta que la comida se agota), llueva o truene!
Save the Date
Lenten Mission for St. Alexander, St. John the Apostle, and St. Joseph
Led by Father Ed Shea, OFM St. John the Apostle (March 27, March 29) and St. Joseph (March 28)
Please see an upcoming bulletin for more information.
Misión Cuaresmal para San Alejandro, San Juan el Apóstol y San Jose
Dirigido por el padre Ed Shea, OFM Donde: San Juan el Apóstol (27 de marzo, 29 de marzo) and San Jose
(28 de marzo) Por favor de ver el próximo boletín para obtener más información.
Pledge your gi to the CMAA! This is Commitment Weekend, when we are all asked to pledge our support for the 2019 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA). God calls all of us to be Signs of Hope for those in need in the Diocese of Joliet. The CMAA supports 30 ministries that benefit so many and allow us to do God’s work here on earth. Our parish could not possibly accomplish all that the diocese is able to when we all work together. Our parish’s goal for the 2019 CMAA is $24,000. If we raise more than this goal, 70 percent of the amount over goal will be returned to the parish. Please prayerfully reflect on how you can best support this year’s CMAA. You may make your gi using one of the pledge envelopes available in the church, by returning the pledge card you received in the mail, visi ng jolietdioceseeap-peal.org, or tex ng “Donate” to (815) 205-1949 to link to a dona on form from your mobile phone.
Order your St. John the Apostle Marian Grotto Personalized Brick
Personalized bricks are available for purchase for $100 each. Please place your brick order by March 31, 2019! Pick up an order form in the wall display in the church narthex or download an order form on our fundraising website – https://www.thatsmybrick.com/johntheapostle. The next brick installation will be during April or May depending on the weather!
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 -- 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13 THIS WEEKS
EVENTS
Sunday, March 3rd Hospitality Sunday
RCIA /Adult Confirmation—10:00 AM—Library
Monday, March 4th Mandatory Parent Confirmation Meeting
7:00 PM—Library
Tuesday, March 5th Priest Deanery Meeting—4:00 PM– Church
CCW General Meeting—7:00 PM—Parish Hall
Wednesday, March 6th Ash Wednesday
Seton/Stations —1:45 PM—Church Spanish Legion of Mary—6:15 PM—Library
English Legion of Mary—7:00 PM—Ministry Room Ash Wednesday Mass—7:00 PM—Church
Bi-lingual
Thursday, March 7th Bible Study—7:30 PM—Library
Friday, March 8th
Seton/Stations—2:00 PM—Church
Saturday, March 9th Confirmation Retreat—11:00 AM—Church
Students and Sponsors Only Knights of Columbus St. Pat/St. Joseph Dance
6:00 PM—St. Alexanders
Sunday, March 10th Daylight Savings Time Begins
RCIA/Adult Confirmation—10:00 AM— Library English Baptism Prep—12:30 PM—Library
Collections 02/24/19 $3,912.00 TOTAL: $3,912.00
Second Collection on Ash Wednseday for The Church in Central and Eastern Europe.
Donna Cori Gibson Our Catholic Faith Concert To celebrate this “Year of Faith,” come experience a concert you will always remember with a dynamic per-former, spiritually uplifting music, scripture, stories and prayer. Internationally known Catholic recording artist, Donna Cori Gibson shares and sings for us with an “Our Catholic Faith” concert on
Sunday, March 31st at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 701 Plain Field Road, Darien, IL 60561. For more information:
630-323-4333. Preview and get free music downloads at
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Wednesday, March 6th Ash Wednesday Fast & Abstinence
Prayer Ash Service 12:00
NOON There will be a 6:00 PM
Bi-lingual Mass
Join the men of our parish for the
Men’s Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat April 12 – 14, 2019
“The Spiritual Exercises: Who am I? Where am I going? How do I get
there?”Fr. Doug Leonhardt, SJ will be the Retreat Master for the weekend at Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington. Fr. Leon-hardt has extensive experience in directing the
Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola and is presently working as Jesuit Superior for the St. Camillus assisted living community for
Jesuits in Milwaukee.
Beginning on Friday night with a social and dinner, the retreat includes talks, a personal
conference with a Spiritual Director, meals and concludes on Sunday with Mass and lunch. In addition, you will have the opportunity to follow the Way of the Cross, pray the Rosary, receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation or simply en-joy the beauty of the retreat campus. Spaces fill up quickly. Please contact our Retreat Cap-tain, Dave Colby, at 630-279-5538 for additional
information. The Retreat registration flyer is available on the home page of our website. You
can also register online at www.jesuitretreat.org.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 6
1. Everyone 14 years of age or over is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent.
2. All from the age of 18 years up to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
3. On these two days of fast and abstinence, only one full meatless meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted on these two days, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices are allowed. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige.
4. To disregard completely the law of fast and ab-stinence is seriously sinful.
5. Lent is the principal season of penance in the Church year. All of the faithful are strongly urged to develop and follow a program of volun-tary self-denial (in addition to following the Len-ten regulations), serious prayer, and a perfor-mance of works of charity and mercy.
6. Those who are sick, pregnant, or nursing, or whose health would adversely be affected by fasting or abstinence, should not consider them-selves bound by these norms.
Illinois Bishops Warn Against Extreme Abortion Legislation
in General Assembly
Horrific anti-life legislation has entered Illi-nois! Unborn Children & Their Families Need
You. House Bill 2467 & Senate Bill 1594
Repeals Illinois Parental Notification of Abor-tion Act. This current law requires a parent or legal guardian be notified when a minor seeks an abortion.
House Bill 2495 & Senate Bill 1942
Repeals the current state ban on partial-birth abortions.
Defines abortion as a fundamental right. Removes abortion clinics from regulations for
serious medical procedures. Removes the requirement that only doctors
can perform abortions.
St. Alexander Church Surviving Spouses
For those who have lost their husband or wife, please join us.
Sunday, Mar. 10, 2019 @ 1:00pm Sister’s Room in the Parish Center
St. Alexander Church
300 S. Cornell, Villa park Please RSVP to:
Carol Nash @ 630.834.8152
Knights of Columbus
St. Patrick & St. Joseph Dance
Saturday, March 9th St. Alexander Gym 6:00 PM—Midnight $10.00 Admission
Bag Pipers—DJ—Mayors Irish Dancers—Raffles—50/50 Split—and more 6:00 PM sandwiches will be sold for $6.00—Dance starts at 7:00 PM
For information please contact
Michael Pusich 630-962-4093
The Knights of Columbus Fr. John Barre Council #8635 is proud to par cipate in the effort to provide a meaningful Catholic educa on scholarship for families in need at St. Alexander’s and St. John’s parishes in Villa Park.
This scholarship will be awarded annually to one family in the amount of $1,000. Families interested should be parishioners of either St. Alexander or St. John’s parishes in Villa Park, fill out an applica on, as well as apply for aid at the Diocese of Joliet
through FACTS Management (h ps://factsmgt.com/). Applica ons for the Knights of Columbus Fr. John Barre Council #8365 Catholic Educa on Scholarship are available in the Parish Office or on our
website. DEADLINE: Please return completed applica ons to the St. Alexander Parish Office or email to [email protected] no later than April 1st.
2019 – 2020 School Year Knights of Columbus
Fr. John Barrett Council #8365 Catholic Education (K—College) Scholarship Fund Application (For Registered Parishioners at St. Alexander & St. John’s in Villa Park.
Please Return to St. Alexander Parish by 4/1/2019.) Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________________________________________________________ How many children? Ages? __________________________________________________________________________ What school does your child/children currently attend or plan to attend? ______________________________________________________________________________________ Have you filled out the required FACTS application at the Diocese of Joliet? __________Date: __________ Are there special circumstances that prompted you to apply for this scholarship? ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ What ministries are you or your child (children) involved in at St. Alexanders or St. John the Apostle? ______________________________________________________________________________________ How can we help you in your spiritual needs? Are there any ministries you would like to learn more about? _____________________________________________________________________________________ Signed________________________________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________________________________________________________
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Of March 2nd—March 10th Date Intention RequestedbySaturday, 2nd 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns 1. Paul Lindsey (+)
Hetty Lindsey Sunday, 3rd 9:00 AM 1. CCW CCW 11:00 AM 1. Christine Ries (+) 2. The Parishioners of St. Johns
Arlene Ries 12:30 PM 1 Brisa Boksa—Birthday Blessing Legion of Mary Monday, 4th 7:45 AM 1. Pedro & Olympia Blanco (+) Family Friend Tuesday, 5th 7:45 AM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns Wednesday, 6th 7:45 AM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 1. M/M Barbick (+) Prayer Service 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns The Barbick Family Thursday, 7th 7:00 PM 1. Patrick Dunlea (+) The Dunlea Family Friday, 8th 7:45 AM 1. Linda Sisen (+) Larry & Tita Tan Saturday, 9th 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns 1. Jim Hickman (+) 2. Donna Lynn Pistello (+)
Tom & Dolly Foley Gerre & Pat Ploof Sunday, 10th 9:00 AM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns 11:00 AM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns 12:30 PM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns March 6
Ash Wednes-
day Mass Wed 7:45
AM Wed 12:00
PM Wed 6:00 PM (Bil)
Lector #1 Larry Kmet
Mary Madsen
Adele Mar ns English
Lector #2 x
Dora Marquez Spanish
Minis-ter
Ginger Herring x
Adele Mar ns
Minis-ter
Tita Tan x
Ellen Goelz
Minis-ter
Peggy Dunlea x
Shaun Jones
March 9 - 10 First Sunday of Lent Mass Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday 12:30 PM
Lector #1 Judy Paris Cora Francisco Mary Madsen Maria Aguilar Lector #2 Jo Ann Cycon Maria Aviles Minister Judy Johnson Ginger Herring Sandy Savage Laura Munoz
Minister Rose Hoppenrath George Kohnke Ann Barger Maty Rosas Minister Faye La Porta Jan Pupelis Jackie Caccitolo
March 16 - 17
Second Sunday of Lent
Mass Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday 12:30 PM
Lector #1 Judy Paris Magda Pikor Jo Ann Cycon Graciela Reynoso Lector #2 Raquel Alfaro Minister Judy Johnson George Kohnke Mary Madsen
Minister Rose Hop-
penrath Micki Gorski Gerre Manners Minister Faye La Porta Al Gorski Jackie Caccitolo
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