Class of 2015 Congratulations Saint Pascal Graduates
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Class of 2015 Congratulations Saint Pascal Graduates
THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST — JUNE 7, 2015 Congratulations Saint Pascal Graduates Class of 2015 Zachary Alexander Avalos Emily Bautista Ilana Marie Garnica Joshua Ethan Gomez Maximus Gustavo Gomez Sunny S. Meva Samuel Alexander Perez Andre J. Rowgalo Serena Williams Page 2 SAINT PASCAL PARISH THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST Today’s celebration of Corpus Christi is a reminder for us of the immense and stunning gift we receive in the Eucharist. Jesus left us a memorial that would not fade with time or lose its value with the passage of the ages. In the Eucharist, the gift is the giver. Jesus gives us Himself. Sometimes people get into mental twists about what it means to eat flesh and drink blood. It sounds repulsive and understandably so. But in the self-giving sacrifice of the crucifixion, Jesus died that we might live. In the Eucharist, Jesus again gives us Himself. He does not die again but He does sacrifice Himself for us. Anyone receiving Communion should approach with an overwhelming sense of humility and blessedness. This may sound heretical to some but I occasionally have my doubts about giving children in second grade Holy Communion. I sometimes fear that for the children it is an exercise they simply don’t understand and for some parents, it is reduced to a blue suit or a white dress. It is all too “cute.” On the other hand, the children often demonstrate the wonder that is so lacking for some of us adults. In the Polish community, for instance, receiving Holy Communion is usually tied to a recent visit to Confession. Many will not walk up the Communion line without it. Many Americans are rather cavalier and feel a “right” to receive Communion just because they found their way into church. I think both communities would do well to find a more moderate view. The truth is no one is “worthy” to receive Communion. It is total gift from God. At the same time, Confession gives us the chance to prepare ourselves that makes us more open to the grace upon grace that comes in the Body and Blood of Christ. CLASS OF 2015 Today we graduate the Saint Pascal School Class of 2015. All of us congratulate these young people and their families for their hard work and effort to reach this moment in their lives. The lessons of faith, hard work, integrity and justice are what they have learned here. Their families have made real sacrifices to send them to Saint Pascal. It is a gift that will continue to give through their children for many years to come. I also congratulate our principal, Ms. Akana and our teachers and staff who give so generously to all our students. We can all be proud of the Class of 2015! JOE BIDEN’S SORROW Last week, Vice President Joe Biden suffered another body blow when his 46 year old son, Beau, died of a brain tumor. Many years ago, he had lost his wife and daughter in a terrible car accident that nearly killed both his sons, too. Joe Biden sometimes comes across less than Vice-Presidential. He is sometimes photographed with silly faces or an impossibly white smile. He sometimes makes silly statements. But he is always seen as optimistic and upbeat. I recently read about a speech he made reflecting on the power of grief. He said it can take away your will to live and rob you of a sense of purpose. He found his purpose though, in his two sons. He would travel back and forth from Washington, D.C., to Wilmington, Delaware every night to be with his sons. Upon reflection, he said that he came to realize that they didn’t need his daily trip nearly as much as he needed them. They gave him his focus and his reason to live. Several times my father told me that after my mother died, he would have been just as glad to end his own life. But the only things that kept him going was us four kids and his faith. In a twitter feed, the columnist Michael Grunwald of POLITICO.com wrote: When you think of what Joe Biden's endured and what he's like, he seems to get something right about life that most of us don't. Joe Biden is a committed Catholic (in spite of some of his political stands). I think he and my father would have had a lot to talk about had they been given the chance. I think what Grunwald sees in Biden’s pain, his upbeat personality and his ability to go on is that what Biden gets right about life is his faith. The Vice President sees life through the lens of faith and that gives him the courage to go on. All of us know people like Biden. I have my father, you probably have your example. Or maybe you are an example of enduring faith to others. Maybe you’re one of those people who also “get it right.” THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST Page 3 — JUNE 7, 2015 Carnival Countdown… The Saint Pascal Carnival & Family Fun Fest is less than two weeks away Don’t forget to mark June 17-21 on your calendar Carnival rides, live music, beer tent, food, bingo and more!! Entertainment Schedule Wednesday (June 17) - 7:00 PM… The Mustangs—Remembering Woodstock Thursday (June 18) - 7:00 PM… Boomshakalka Friday (June 19) - 6:00 PM… Mount; 8:00 PM… Handsome Dave and the Ravens Saturday (June 20) - 5:00 PM… Mr. Ronnie Vegas; 8:00 PM… Burning Bridges Sunday (June 21) - 3:00 PM… The Noize; 6:00 PM… Tony Bernard & the Legacy Band For the Kids... Saturday (June 20) - 1:30 PM… Ken Schultz (stilts, balloons and fun) Sunday (June 21) - 2:00-3:00 PM… Scales and Tails Traveling Zoo Saint Pascal 34th Annual Carnival Wristbands Carnival wristbands are on sale at the rectory! The wristbands cost $50.00 each and are good for all five days of the Carnival. That comes out to $10.00 a day. Wristbands may be purchased at the rectory during regular business hours using cash, check, or credit card. (Please note: Checks will be accepted only through Friday, June 12. After June 12, only cash will be accepted as payment. Please fill out the form below and return it to the rectory or school by Tuesday, June 16. Wristbands can be picked up between 6:00 and 7:00 PM on Wednesday, June 17 for $60.00 (cash only). Please fill out all information completely for each person ordering a wristband. Please PRINT all information. Use another form if additional wristbands are required. Incomplete forms will be returned. Total number of wristbands purchased: ____________________________ @ $50.00 each = _______________ Total 1. Name of person wearing the wristband: ___________________________________________________________ Telephone (with area code): ____________________________________________________________________ Age: _________________________________________________ Gender (circle): Female Male 2. Name of person wearing the wristband: ___________________________________________________________ Telephone (with area code): ____________________________________________________________________ Age: _________________________________________________ Gender (circle): Female Male 3. Name of person wearing the wristband: ___________________________________________________________ Telephone (with area code): ____________________________________________________________________ Age: _________________________________________________ Gender (circle): Female Male SAINT PASCAL PARISH Thank you to all the Alumni who attended the event on May 16. Our Alumnae, Pam Rubeo and Cathy Heger-Miller were the Lectors; Sue Casey, Debbie Rakin Fujura, and Sister Anne Wayrowski, OSF presented the Gifts; Jim Holbrook, an Alumnus and Sheila Holbrook former faculty member were Eucharistic Ministers; and Alumna, Dr. Mary O’Reilly-Kehoe served as an usher for the 4:00 PM Mass. It was a wonderful way to welcome our Alumni home. Following the Mass, a social was held in Heimsath Hall and tours of the school were taken. The Classes of 1972 and 1956 had the most classmates present. Also present were Rich Krzemien, Ken Predovic, Sheila Holbrook, Sue Casey, and Darlene Heiberger. If your class is having a reunion please let us know. We are trying to gather our Alumni’s contact information. St. Pascal School will celebrate 100 years next year. We want the Alumni to participate in as many events during the year as possible. Information for the 100th Anniversary will be posted to the school’s Webpagestpascalschool.com and Facebook. Volunteers are needed throughout the year for the different events. Please contact us –[email protected] or call the school- 773-736-8806 to volunteer. Page 4 THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST — JUNE 7, 2015 Page 5 THE WOMEN’S CENTER Congratulations to the Winners of the School Raffle April Winners May Winners Rosio Zambrano—$300 Debbie Gross—$200 Kris Limanni—$100 Lynda Ovalle—$100 Alonso Rosales—$100 Mary Cagney—$300 Monica Robinson—$200 Mary Cagney—$100 Alma Vincson—$100 Carmen Rosario—$100 Saint Pascal's Seniors will celebrate their next birthday party on Friday, June 12 in Heimsath Hall. Doors open at Noon. Come join us for good food, good conversation with good people. Be prepared to win some prizes. We are in need of prizes - if you have something you would like to donate, please bring it along, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - JOIN THE FUN The Knights of Columbus Tonti Council #1567 is looking for vendors, crafters and artists interested in securing a spot for the 19th Annual Portage Park Community Fair (formerly Art in the Park), Sept. 19-20, 2015 at Portage Park. For more information call 773-575-4171 or visit either [email protected] or www.kofc1567.com. We celebrate Father’s Day during June. Many fathers feel a deep loss and sadness due to the abortion of their child. At The Women’s Center, we reduce the number of abortions by approximately 1,000 babies saved each year. We are able to do this because of the counseling, and spiritual and material help which you enable us to provide our mothers and fathers. Have you felt God calling you to serve in the pro-life mission field? The Women’s Center is looking for new volunteers Monday-Friday, between 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, at our Cicero Ave. location. We especially need volunteers to greet clients in our lobby on Thursday 1-4pm and Friday 9am-4pm. We would love to find a retired man who is handy and able to lift up to 40 pounds to distribute baby furniture on Wednesday or Thursday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. We also have an excellent opportunity for one to four people (individuals or friends) to work together prepping baby bottles for our “spare change campaign”, any day, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. If you have questions about these areas and are interested in volunteering, please contact Paige at 773-794-8807 or [email protected]. We need 2 walkers, 2 toddler beds, 4 strollers, 1 double stroller, 8 pack n plays, 3 swings, 2 bassinets and 6 infant car seat/carriers. It will be a great help if you can deliver these to us. For our address, or if a pick-up by a volunteer is needed, please call 773-794-1313. The families who receive these things are grateful for your generosity. We can use maternity clothes, size 6 diapers and crib sheets. These things must be delivered to us unless accompanied by baby furniture. Page 6 SAINT PASCAL PARISH Respect Life AT THE CORNER OF PEACE & The Respect Life Ministry has updated their information board at the main entrance foyer in Church near the east side entrance. Take a look and see some of the things our ministry has been working on. J U S T I C E Archbishop Oscar Romero de El Salvador Martyred March 24, 1980 SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SAINT PASCAL CONFERENCE READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: 2 Cor 1:1-7; Ps 34:2-9; Mt 5:1-12 2 Cor 1:18-22; Ps 119:129-133, 135; Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11; Ps 99:5-9; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 5:20-26 Friday: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:2-6; Eph 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37 Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14-21; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Mt 5:33-37 or, for the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart, Is 61:9-11; 1 Sam 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 2:41-51 Sunday: Ez 17:22-24; Ps 92:2-3, 13-16; 2 Cor 5:6-10; Mk 4:26-34 Jesus’ identity as the suffering servant who obtained redemption for us “with His own blood” is truly the same as His mission – to give of Himself without counting the cost, even if its cost is His very body and blood. What is our mission then as disciples of Jesus? The answer is simple. We are to give ourselves to God and everyone God loves. We know the answer is simple, but the daily living of that mission is not. All we have to do is look at how many times we fail. We get tired of listening to family members complain about their lives. Co-workers repeatedly ask our help for a job they should be able to handle, and we ignore them. We have helped out a friend so many times we refuse his latest request. Yet this day reminds us that Jesus gives us Himself in the Eucharist, and He will strengthen us to be more self giving, more like Him. Pope Francis Tweet Christians are witnesses not to a theory, but to a Person: Christ risen and alive, the one Savior of all. THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST CORPUS CHRISTI In some ways every Sunday is a feast of the Eucharist, because by participating in the Mass, and in receiving Communion, we are honoring and celebrating the Eucharist. Nonetheless, a desire to specifically celebrate the Eucharist developed. The feast of Corpus Christi owes a rather large debt to Saint Juliana, a nun of Liege, Belgium, who was led to start a celebration of the Mass around AD 1230. At an early age, she developed a strong devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, and she longed for a feast in honor of the Eucharist. In AD 1264, a bull of Pope Urban IV commanded universal observance of the feast. Nonetheless, Urban's death impeded the spread of the feast. However, by the 14th Century, the feast became universally celebrated in the West. Saint Thomas Aquinas is given credit for many of the customs and hymns associated with Corpus Christi. Scholars have questioned this. However, the hymns and prayers certainly are in the tradition of Aquinas, and many defend the traditional ascription based on internal evidence. The Feast of Corpus Christi is celebrated throughout the Catholic Church. Although the feast is not officially observed in most Protestant churches, some Anglican churches, especially Anglo-Catholics, observe the feast. www.churchyear.net The word “thanksgiving” most often calls to our mind the holiday in November. But as early as the middle of the second century Justin Martyr referred to the blessed bread and wine of the Lord’s Supper as “food we call ‘thanksgiving’ ” (in Greek eucharistia). The Thanksgiving we celebrate in the autumn is at times marked by a sort of proud societal self‑congratulation and the consumption of food until we sink into an inert stupor. The “thanksgiving” that we call our Eucharist is just the opposite: we are led to it by an acknowledgment of our own failings; we remember our humble place in the scheme of things by giving praise to God alone. While the food of Christ’s body and blood fills our spiritual hungers, it also creates in us a greater hunger. We are not sent to our spiritual sofas to let the Lord’s Supper settle; we are sent to be living signs of that thanksgiving for the world by looking out for the poor and powerless, feeding the hungry, caring for the sick, speaking out against the self‑righteous. In short, the hunger created by our doing in remembrance of Christ must lead us to living in remembrance of him. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Page 7 June is the Month of the Sacred Heart This month, the Church celebrates the feasts of Corpus Christi (June 7) and the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 12). This devotion celebrates Christ's living and loving heart; his Divine heart. Prayer of the faithful: The Universal Prayer With trust in God who sent God’s Son to save and deliver us into the fullness of life in God, we make known our needs in prayer. THANKSGIVING — JUNE 7, 2015 That the church may be a witness of the salvation and healing of Christ’s sacrifice, Lord, hear our prayer. That all the shedding of blood brought on through violence may cease and that the world may know peace, we pray, Lord, hear our prayer. That all who seek forgiveness find clear consciences in the forgiveness Christ offers, Lord, hear our prayer. In this Year of Consecrated Life, we pray that a new generation of young men and women will find the courage to swim against the tide and consecrate their lives to God. Lord, hear our prayer. COME TO THE QUIET Each Thursday from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Saint Pascal hosts the place for quiet reflection— Eucharistic Adoration in Church. The purpose of Eucharistic Adoration is to give every Catholic (and others) an opportunity to spend time in the presence of our Eucharistic Lord present in the Blessed Sacrament. Everyone is welcome and invited to spend some time on Thursdays for 5 minutes, 30 minutes, an hour or more if so desired. It calms one’s soul, brings peace to one’s heart and deepens one’s relationship with the Lord. Making time with Jesus may be the gift you can give yourself. Page 8 SAINT PASCAL PARISH STEWARDSHIP WEEKLY CALENDAR May 24, 2015 Number of Envelopes Total Collection Weekly Budget Difference: Over (Under) Y-T-D Collected Y-T-D Budget Y-T-D Difference: Over (Under) Sunday - June 7, 2015 $ $ $ $ $ $ 356 10,150.22 11,294,00 (1,143.78) 496,288.77 496,936.00 (647.23) Thank you for your generosity! Stewardship Reflection “Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them and they all drank from it.” - MARK 14:23 Jesus, the perfect steward, gave thanks, just before He gave Himself to us completely for our salvation. He offers us the chance to drink from His cup. In the Eucharist, we meet Christ personally and, if we listen to Him, we know what drinking from His cup means for each of us. Often, it means our own sacrifice – giving up some of our time, talent and treasure to do His work on earth. 7:30 AM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 1:00 PM 9:15 AM 7:00 PM Our Lady’s Prayer Group Lilturgy Committee Meeting Wednesday - June 10, 2015 7:00 PM 7:30 PM Al-Anon Meeting Boy Scout Troop 815 Meeting Adult Choir Gold Room Heimsath Hall Club Rm Thursday - June 11, 2015 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:15 AM Last Day of School Honors Assembly Senior Center Meeting School Mass Eucharistic Adoration following Mass Girl Scout Daisy Meeting Girl Scout Brownie Meeting SCC Planning Meeting Heimsath Hall Room 100 Church Church Lunch Rm Lunch Rm Neckerman Rm Friday - June 12, 2015 Let us pray for protection of those serving in the military, and for a peaceful and just solution to conflict and violence. Please remember in your prayers the following people of our parish community who are serving our country. 12:00 PM Senior Birthday Party Cpl. Jeffrey Brown Airman Scott W. Bubel 1Lt. John Cvikota Sgt. Sarah Cvikota LCpl Michael Gaudio PFC Roman Gronke SFC Carmen Hernandez PV2 Leon Hernandez SPC Nathan Hernandez Sgt. Marvin Joseph Latt 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 1:30 PM Lose something? It might be in the Lost & Found! There are car keys, glasses, kid’s items, jewelry, phones, etc. Call or stop by the Parish Office to describe your item. West Sacristy Gold Rm Tuesday - June 9, 2015 7:00 PM Cpt. Andrew Lechanski Sgt. Michael Nowacki Sgt. Wayne Persico Sgt. Phillip J. Renault Sgt. Jeffery Wm. Richter Cmdr. Jason Schneider Cpt. Scott Sengenberger Sgt. Steve Sullivan PFC Matt Tagliola Cpt. Pawel Zemczak Church Room 100 Church Neckerman Rm Gold Rm Church Grounds Monday - June 8, 2015 6:30 PM PROUDLY SERVING OUR COUNTRY SVDP Monthly Food Collection Sunday Hospitality 8th Grade Graduation Children’s Liturgy of the Word Youth Ministry Meeting Corpus Christi Procession Heimsath Hall Saturday - June 13, 2015 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Confession Ministry of Consolation Meeting Multi Couple Marriage Validation Multi Couple Validation Reception Church Neckerman Rm Church Heimsath Hall Sunday - June 14, 2015 Sunday Hospitality Children’s Liturgy of the Word Polish Baptismal Liturgy Room 100 Neckerman Rm Church SUNDAY PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM For families with children ages infant through four years old, we are offering a FREE Sunday Pre-School Program during the 10:30 AM Mass. To participate in the program, simply bring your child to the Gold Room (located off of Dakin Street down the stairs) before Mass begins. After Mass, you can pick up your child from the same room, and continue your day. ADDRESS CHANGE? If your address has changed or if you are moving out of the parish and no longer wish to be a parishioner, please notify the parish office at 773-725-7641. THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS Saturday — June 6, 2015 8:30 AM † Daniel Macaraeg & Vivina Macaraeg 4:00 PM Frances Jekielek Sunday — June 7, 2015 7:30 AM † Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Barretto 9:00 AM † Phyllis Tomas 10:30 AM Living & Deceased Benefactors & Parishioners Kroll / Sunseri Families † Michael Polansky 12:00 PM Intentions of the Polish Community Monday — June 8, 2015 8:15 AM Purgatorial Society Members † Ronald Hege † Mr & Mrs. Engracio Congco † Vicente & Marina Purganan † Aurelina Lucero Sanchez (2nd Anv. Of Death) Tuesday — June 9, 2015 8:15 AM † Denis Sayers & James White (for Health) Wednesday — June 10, 2015 8:15 AM † Milagros Labarda Thursday — June 11, 2015 8:15 AM † Max Lopez & Maria Briseno 9:15 AM Friday — June 12, 2015 8:15 AM Thanks for Blessings - Gerry Liss 90th Birthday Saturday — June 13, 2015 8:30 AM † 81st Wedding Anv. Lodovico & Colomba Paoletti 4:00 PM Living & Deceased Benefactors & Parishioners † Sean Folan † Patricia Maheras Sunday — June 14, 2015 7:30 AM Prayer Shawl Recipients 9:00 AM † Fred Habrelewicz 10:30 AM † Lodovico Paoletti - Early Father’s Day 12:00 PM Intentions of the Polish Community † Deceased MASS INTENTIONS The 2015 Mass book is open. Anyone wishing to have masses said may request two Sunday Masses and three weekday Masses per visit. Each Mass intention may include two names, e.g., Mr. & Mrs. Smith, or John Doe and Mary Jones. — JUNE 7, 2015 Page 9 Please remember all our faithful departed. Francisca B. Nieves Joanne Rizzo Sandra Woodall REMEMBER IN PRAYER Our sick and homebound who are unable to share the liturgy with us. Frances Alequin Baby Emmanuel Harry Binkowski Jacky Blair Jessie Boyd Rev. Jo Carole Bundy Pat Bunkenburg Paul Byrne Chrismar Chambers Dorothy Chmielewski Brian Chorba Bob Clancy Raymond DuCasse Katlhleen Frawley Corinne Giammanco Teresa Grabkowski Christine Hege Marilyn Heger Terri Poynor Huestis Caitlin Jacobs John Keating Carol Kolberg Lee Kruk Harvey Lappen Cheryl Hoika Lipkie Lawrence Martens Jeff Mazurkiewicz Larry Mazurkiewicz Michael Mickleborough Jacob Mieszala Katie Mulson Mary Mulson Alice Neidert Mickie Nieves Xavier Enzo Archie Nieves Brian O’Callaghan Fernando Paoletti Ann Prusinski Guy Ricci Dominic Rizzo Suzanne Singh Theresa Stephan Barbara Tarchala Mary Thornton Linda Tountas Angelo Tufano Carmela Tufano Dominic Tufano Richard Tufano Sr. Loretta Wagner, OSF Sr. Anne Wayrowski, OSF Ferry Wittenrood Ronald Wozniak Peg Zeman If you or a loved one is in need of prayers due to an illness, please call the rectory to put your name on the prayer list. Names are kept on the list for 4 weeks unless we are notified that a person has not recovered. If someone on this list has recovered, please call the rectory to have the name removed. Please notify the rectory if you have someone in your home who is unable to join us at Mass, and if he/she would appreciate having the Eucharist brought to their home. STARTING It’s the start that stops most people. —Anonymous SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS ON PAGES 10 & 11! Check out the Parish Website at www.stpascal.org for the daily readings as well as the latest parish and school happenings Serving the Community for 100 Years Saint Pascal Parish 3935 N. Melvina Avenue Chicago, IL 60634 PASTORAL STAFF Pastor: Reverend Paul G. Seaman Associate Pastor: Reverend Rafal Stecz Retired Assistant: Reverend Thomas Dore School Principal: Denise Akana Religious Education Director: Christopher Perez Religious Education Assistant Director: Sharon Kells Director of Music and Liturgy: Tony Jurich Director of Adult Catechesis and Education: Deacon Gene Dorgan PARISH SUPPORT STAFF Administrative Assistant: Secretary/Receptionist: Evening Receptionists: Bulletin Editor: School Secretary: School Bookkeeper: Maintenance Engineer: Communications Coordinator: Rosemary Renault Carol Coleman Jenica Nieves Lyn Niemann Mary Boss Ginny Quinones Joanne Powrozek Robert Teubert, Jr. Mary Boss PARISH INFORMATION Parish Office Hours…………..Sun: closed; Mon-Thurs: 8:30AM– 7:30PM; Fri: 8:30AM - 3PM; Sat: 9AM–1PM Parish Address..………...…3935 N. Melvina Ave. Chicago, IL 60634 Parish Telephone..……………...………………….…………..773-725-7641 Parish Fax.………………………...…………………………….…773-725-9368 Parish Web Site.…………………..……………………......www.stpascal.org Bulletin Address ………………………[email protected] (Bulletin items due 10 full days before publication date; holiday schedules usually require 11-12 day lead time) School Summer Office Hours….……….….....Mon.-Thur., 9AM-12PM School Address.…….... 6143 W. Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634 School Telephone.…………...………………………….…..…773-736-8806 School Fax.…………….………………………...……………..…773-725-3461 Religious Education Office….…………….….…773-725-7641, ext. 22 Substance Abuse Message Central Phone…….….....773-443-1944 Catholic Charities Telephone.…………………...…………312-655-7010 NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome! You are invited to register at the rectory during regular office hours. MASS SCHEDULE Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM (Polish) 5:30 PM– Contemporary Mass held at Saint Robert Bellarmine Reconciliation: Saturday 9:00 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word: 10:30 AM Daily Mass Schedule: Mon. to Fri., 8:15 AM; Sat. 8:30 AM School Mass: Wednesdays, 9:15 AM Holy Days: As announced in bulletin Holidays: 9:00 AM Rosary is prayed after 8:15 AM Mass Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena: Tuesdays after 8:15 AM Mass Eucharistic Adoration: Thursdays after 8:15 Mass until 6:30 PM SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS We believe that the celebration of the sacraments ranks among the most important gifts that we have. We look forward to sharing these celebrations with men and women who, in some way, are part of our community. Therefore, please note the following: INFANT BAPTISMS: Registration in the parish is a prerequisite. Parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptismal Preparation Session at least two months prior to the baptism. Meetings are held on the first Monday evening of each month (except for holidays). Baptisms are generally held on the third Sunday of the month at 1:30 PM based on the liturgical calendar. (There are no Baptisms during Lent.). Stop by the parish office to make arrangements. RECONCILIATION: Every Saturday, 9 AM SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: St. Pascal requires either the bride, the groom, or the parent of either be registered and active as a parishioner for at least 6 months before contacting us to make any arrangements. Allow at least 6 months to complete wedding arrangements. Attendance at a music-planning workshop for the wedding Mass/ceremony is required; these are scheduled twice a year. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Anytime a person is facing a serious illness, surgery or hospitalization, it is proper to receive the Sacrament of the Sick. Please contact a priest. MINISTRY OF CARE – HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS: Please call the parish office to arrange for Communion visitation. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Our Family Centered Catechesis Program is for families with children in grades K-8. Sessions meet once a month from September to May on either Monday evenings or Saturday mornings. In order for a child to receive the Sacraments, she/he must be enrolled in the program one year prior to the sacramental "prep" year. Help spread the word! Come “like” us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/StPascalSchool www.facebook.com/pages/Saint-Pascal-Church/384624288277526