March 20, 2016 - St. Joseph Catholic Church

The
Carpenter
March 20, 2016
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Our Vision
Through our
Baptism and Eucharist,
we are called to love
as Christ loves and
serve as Christ serves.
Our Mission
In Jesus Christ, we will grow
and flourish through
• Engaging, welcoming and
building community
• Lifelong faith formation
• Social justice and service
to others in need
• Engaging and
understanding the energy
and interests of our youth
• Prayer and worship that
deepens our spiritual life
• Accountability in using
our resources wisely
MERCY
Hosanna!
Hosanna!
Hosanna!
so that we
may live life
abundantly!
St. Joseph Catholic Church—Libertyville, Illinois
www.stjoseph-libertyville.org
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Pontifical Collection
for the Holy Land
Christians around the world are united in a special way during Lent, Holy
Week and Easter. Our hearts, minds
and prayers are also aware of the Holy
Land. Once a year we are called on to
support Christians in the Holy Land.
Franciscans and others in the Holy
Land are housing and feeding the poor,
providing religious formation and education, and maintaining shrines and
parishes. Please use the envelope in
your packet and drop it off in any Sunday collection basket during Lent. We
will not take up a collection on Good
Friday in reverence for this most Holy
Day. Please visit www.MyFranciscan.
org. Thanks for your generosity.
Upcoming Opportunity for
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Extended Reconciliation will be offered in observance of the Sunday of
Divine Mercy. Please plan to take part
in this sacrament on Saturday, April 2
from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Important Notices
In observance of Holy Saturday, the
Parish Office will be closed on March
26. There will be no 5:00 p.m. Mass on
Holy Saturday or on Easter Sunday.
MERCY
Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna!
When Jesus entered into Jerusalem, He
did so to great adulation. Everyone turned
out for the event, joining in all the festivities.
Hosanna!
Yet, by the end of His time in Jerusalem, it all
Hosanna!
seemed to have gone wrong. And in the final
Hosanna!
moments, only a very few stood with Jesus as
He died.
When is the last time you so enthusiastically
looked forward to spending time with your
Lord and Savior in the midst of the community with the same
excitement that you have when you’ve gathered for a big sports
event, a gala or a concert? What is it that often makes you hide from
living your relationship with Jesus Christ publicly?
Do you ever stop to wonder whether, in the final moment of your
life, if Jesus will find you standing with Him or if you will have been
off “doing your own thing” then too?
St. Joseph Catholic Church Lenten Calendar 2016
Passion Sunday - March 20
• Lenten Almsgiving Project Distribution Day-return gifts to Gym Foyer, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Holy Thursday - March 24 • Morning Prayer, 9:00 a.m. • Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:30
p.m. • Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following Mass, Koenig Center. Night Prayer
to close Exposition,11:30 p.m.
Good Friday - March 25 • Morning Prayer, 9:00 a.m. • Celebration of the Passion of the
Lord, 3:00 p.m. • Taizé Prayer, 7:00 p.m., Church
Holy Saturday - March 26 • Morning Prayer, 9:00 a.m. • Blessing of Easter Food, 11:00
a.m. — NO 5:00 p.m. Mass • The Great Easter Vigil, 8:00 p.m.
EASTER Sunday, March 27 — Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad! Masses: 7:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
– 10:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Family Mass – 12:30 p.m. – No Sunday 5:00 p.m. Mass
After Easter: April 2-3 • Religious Education Connection Bake Sale and on-line registration
for 2016-2017 Religious Ed and Faith Weaving begins April 23-24 • Men’s CRHP weekend
Prayer & Worship——––––—–—–—————–
Schedules
Sunday Masses 5:00 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday 7:15, 9:00, 10:45 a.m. (10:45 in
Church and in Koenig Center), 12:30,
5:00 p.m. Prearranged Baptisms at 1:45
p.m. Saturday Masses 8:30 a.m. (Second Saturdays-Sacrament of Healing at
Mass) Weekday Masses 6:30 and 8:30
a.m. or as scheduled. Holy Day Masses:
6:30, 8:30 a.m., Noon, 7:00 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00
Noon or by appointment.
In Memory
Please pray for the souls of:
Vera Roeschen
Keith Johnson
Manuelita Gosien
Pray the Rosary
Please join other parishioners in church
at 7:55 a.m. Monday through Saturday to
pray Our Lady’s Rosary.
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Presiders/Deacons
Saturday, March 26
8:00
Fr. Trout
Sunday, March 27
7:15
Fr. Bozovsky
Deacon Kashmar
9:00
Fr. Hennessey
Deacon Kashmar
10:45
Fr. Le
12:30
Fr. Kartje
Deacon Tiemeier
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Our Easter Garden of Everlasting Life
As a way to express our belief in the everlasting life that Easter
promises, you are invited to contribute in the memory of a loved
one (or in honor of someone living) towards the Easter flowers that
will grace our worship space during the Easter Season. The flowers
will not just be decoration, but a true garden of life representing
those loved ones who are no longer with us. Envelopes for this can
be found on the tables in the back of church or in your packet. Simply drop it in the collection basket or send it to the parish office.
Blessing of Easter Food
at 11:00 a.m. on Holy Saturday
In many Eastern European countries, it is a tradition to have a basket of food
blessed on Holy Saturday. In Poland, blessing of the baskets is known as święcenie
pokarmow wiełkanocnych, a practice dating to the 15th century or earlier, and
one which is still maintained by most families in Poland on Holy Saturday. The
St. Joseph Traditional Blessing of the Easter Baskets will take place next week on
Holy Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with a short prayer service. Please join us!
Formation and Training for New Extraordinary
Ministers of the Eucharistic
Vicariate 1, Deanery ABC Ministry Commission presents a training program with Fr. Ron
Gollatz on April 9, 8:30 a.m. to Noon, at St.
Joseph Formation Center, 112 N. Milwaukee
Avenue. This preparation session will focus
on: • The Ministry of Eucharist: Our Baptismal Call to Ministry • A Theology of Eucharist as Celebrated in the Roman Catholic
Tradition • Rooted in scripture and the early Church, through the Second Vatican
Council • Historical aspects of our celebration of Eucharist in practice and devotion.
• Review of the Liturgy of the Eucharist and how our ministry as EOM’s ‘fits’
• Questions and Answers. To register, please contact Sue Matousek at 847-2230010 or e-mail: [email protected]. This training meets the Archdiocesan requirements for mandation or remandation. For St. Joseph parishioners: Practicum
training will take place on Monday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Questions:
please contact Jennifer Kolber at 847-918-9028 or [email protected].
Looking for a Ministry with Greater
Participation in the Mass?
Do you love the bible’s scriptures from the Old and New Testaments?
Are you willing to lend your voice to God during mass to proclaim
his sacred words to your fellow parishioners? The archdiocese has
announced a lector (proclaimer) preparation program to be conducted
in our Formation Center on Saturday morning April 9, 9:00 a.m.–12:00. The St.
Joseph Proclaimer Ministry will follow up on Monday evening, April 11 with a
practical workshop covering the specific proclaimer procedures used in our parish.
To register for the April 9 program, please contact Sue Matousek at 847-223-0010,
or email her at [email protected]. For questions or for more information on
the Proclaimer Ministry at St. Joseph’s, email [email protected]
or call John Scanlan at 847-566-6050.
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Mass Intentions
Monday
March 21
6:30
Dorothy Brennan
and
Bryan Tyl
8:30
Living & Deceased
Members of the Hackett Family
and
Holy Souls in Purgatory
Tuesday
March 22
6:30
Bob & Jean Mitchell
and
Dorothy Brennan
8:30
Edward Koscik
and
Stella Ziemba
Wednesday March 23
6:30
Ed Lobus
and
Valentine D’Souza
8:30
Helen Sinda
and
Lura Krueck
Thursday March 24 Holy Thursday
9:00
Morning Prayer
7:30 p.m.
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Friday
March 25 Good Friday
9:00
Morning Prayer
3:00 p.m.
Passion of the Lord
7:00 p.m.
Taizé
Saturday March 26 Holy Saturday
9:00
Morning Prayer
11:00
Blessing of Easter Food
8:00 p.m.
The Great Easter Vigil
Sunday
All parishioners
Please Pray for the Sick
Brett Becker
Yolanda Arroyo
Jamie Rocha
Kif Ward
Jim Boyle
Joseph Sicuro
Leslie Heatherman
Janet Jacob
Maddy McInerney
Kevin Scanlan
Ann Kent
Cliff Young
Peter Sylvester
Aidan Kirkpatrick
Jose Luis Aguilar
Diane LaCrosse
Bridget Shiel
Micah Peckels Quirk
After 4 weeks, please
notify the parish office if your loved
one is still in need of our prayers.
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Mass of Remembrance
for the Innocents
• Cut two strands of palm or paper about 1/2 inch
by 14 inches.
• Follow instructions to form a palm cross.
In honor of children now entrusted
to God’s loving care
The St. Joseph Bereavement Ministry invites
all to join them on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m.
in church for a special mass to remember lost
children. Jesus said, “Let the children come to
me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom
In
children to
now
of honor
heavenof belongs
such as these.” (Matthew 19:14). Refreshments
entrusted to God’s loving care
and fellowship to follow Mass.
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
7:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Catholic Church
121 E. Maple, Libertyville, IL 60048
Ministry of Care Visits
Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the
kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
Maybe you or someone you love is unable to leave their
home because of sickness or circumstances. If they cannot
get out to Mass, let us know. A Minister of Care will visit,
bring Holy Communion, and pray with them. Our trained
Ministers of Care are ready to offer comfort and support.
Please contact us to make arrangements for this visit—Parish Office
(847-362-2073), or Arlyss Lasecki (847-362-4760), or Judy Salzman
(847-393-7689).
Presented by:
St. Joseph Bereavement Ministry
Refreshments and fellowship to follow Mass
Bereavement Ministry Training
Archdiocese of Chicago, Vicariate 1 Deanery DEF will conduct a
training program on April 9 that all are welcome to take part in.
The responsibility for the ministry of consolation rests with the
believing community, which heeds the words and example of the Lord
Jesus: “Blessed are they who mourn: they shall be consoled” (Matthew
5:3) Each Christian shares in this ministry according to the various
gifts and offices in the Church.
Saturday, April 9, 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Thomas of Villanova in the Parish Center/Gymnasium, 1201 East Anderson Drive
in Palatine. Bring this schedule, paper and pen to take personal notes
and prior registration is required.
8:15 – 9:15 Gathering and continental breakfast: Program Presentation: Amy Florian, a dynamic speaker, professor, author, nationallyrecognized bereavement consultant and grief coach helping people
who are grieving a life-changing loss.
9:15 – 12:00 Catholic View of Death: Grief Process and Communication. Understanding grieving and listening skills unique to Bereavement
Ministry. Please bring your own brown-bag lunch. Beverages will be
provided.
12:30 – 2:00 Funeral Rites and Closing Prayer
Participants must register through your individual Parish Coordinator: here at St. Joseph’s, Larry Gundrum, email [email protected].
Coordinators will provide participant name, phone number,
sponsoring parish, and coordinator’s name. Coordinators: send your
registration to Deacon Larry Smith via email: [email protected] by
March 31.
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Or look on
YouTube.com for
a demonstration.
Worship Accessibility
for Persons
with Disabilities
Accessible Washrooms, west side of narthex
Hearing Loop for persons with hearing aids
Assisted Hearing Devices in sacristy for
persons with difficulty hearing
Accessible, Powered Door at east end of
narthex Ramped north entrances to narthex
Accessible Ramp on east side of sanctuary
Pew Accessibility on east front side section
Pew Accessibility on east front of center
section Padded Pew last row, far southeast
corner of church Accessible parking spaces
north of church along Maple Avenue.
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Help Prepare Our Young People for Confirmation
St. Joseph Youth Ministry is currently seeking adults to help prepare 7th and 8th graders to receive the Sacrament of
Confirmation. The groups would meet every other week for one and a half hours either on campus or in the volunteer’s
home. Please contact Kate Mayer Tekampe, Coordinator of Youth Ministry, at 847-990-1266 or [email protected] if you are interested in learning more or would like to volunteer. Thank you!
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Employment Ministry to Meet April 6
Create a Compelling Resume
Your resume is often your first opportunity to make a great impression on a prospective employer. When thoughtfully constructed,
it can highlight your skills and experience in a compelling manner
and will help you win that critical first interview. Come to our next
meeting and learn how generate a resume which will make you stand out. We are
pleased to present How to Create a Compelling Resume, which will be led by
Dan Barber, an HR professional specializing in executive placement. Please join
us for this practical session and learn what type of resume is best for you, how
long it should be, the best format, what skills and competencies to showcase, and
much more!
The meeting will take place from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Formation Center (112
N. Milwaukee, Libertyville, 60048), Room C. Please enter from the rear of the
building. All are welcome!
The St. Joseph Employment Ministry assists the unemployed and under-employed in the pursuit of personally and professionally fulfilling work that meets
the needs of their personal offerings and career goals. Anyone with a job to fill or
an interest in assisting job-seekers is also invited to attend. Meetings are normally
held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. If you have questions, please
contact John Jennings at [email protected]. Employers are invited to post
open positions with us by sending an email to: StJosephEmploymentMinistry@
yahoogroups.com.
Green Tip of the Week CLIMATE FRIENDLY MEAL IDEAS
– PANTRY TREASURES
Lent might be a good time to go through our pantries, refrigerators
and freezers and use the items that we’ve forgotten about. This will
eliminate waste, save us some money, and possibly provide the opportunity for some creative meals. For more useful earth-friendly
tips: http://www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/ministries/earth_stewardship.
Men’s, Women’s and Children’s
Clothing Drive
Catholic Charities clients are in need of gently-used men’s
(all sizes), women’s (all sizes), and children’s clothing (up to
size 5T, including infant onesies and sleepers) Adult clothing is needed for office work, work in retail shops and factories, and for attending
school. Please bring clothing and shoes in good condition, on hangers or folded
in bags. Toys are not being requested at this time. Call Mary Carlson at 847-2958495 for more information. Drop off at 1351 Whitmore Court, Lake Forest on
Friday, April 1 (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) and Saturday, April 2 (9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.)
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Save the Date: April 16
“End of Life Issues”: Dealing with
Critical Medical Decisions
Come learn about Catholic teachings
regarding End of Life issues:
• Ordinary vs. Extraordinary means
• The Meaning of Suffering: a pathway
to new life
• Euthanasia: what it really means and
some real life examples
Presented by Monsignor Dennis Lyle,
Vicar of Priests, Former President/
Rector of University of St. Mary of the
Lake Mundelein Seminary. All Are
Welcome. 8:30 a.m. Mass celebrated by
Monsignor Lyle. 9:00 a.m. Coffee and
refreshments in the Koenig Center. 9:20
a.m. Presentation begins until 11:30
a.m. Any questions, please contact Carol Walsh at [email protected]
or Ann Oakley at annieo13@comcast.
net or Mary Causey, 847-990-1213.
Semi-Retired?
Retired?
The Ignatian Volunteers Corps may
be for you! Members of this Jesuit service program volunteer in poor and
marginalized communities two days a
week (September-June), grow deeper
in their Christian faith by reflecting
and praying in the Jesuit Catholic tradition, and meet monthly with other
IVC members and a spiritual reflector.
For more information, visit www.ivcusa.org/chicago or contact Jacqueline
Fitzgerald at 312-961-6206 or [email protected]. To speak with a St. Joseph parishioner who is an IVC volunteer, call Cheryl Craig at 817-821-4811
(corrected phone number).
Social Justice & Service—————————
Operation Support
Our Troops America
Operation Support
Our Troops America
supports the morale
and well-being of
American forces by providing comfort, resources, and education to them and their
families both while they are deployed in
harm’s way and after their return. Thanks
to the generous support of St. Joseph
Catholic Church and so many donors and
volunteers, we have been able to impact
change on both the local and national level.
Please visit our website at www.osotamerica.org to learn more about our programs,
or to submit a deployed military person’s
address to receive our care packages. For
more information, contact parishioner
Nancy Baier at 847-367-0281.
Beds & Bedding Needed
Love INC. Lake County is in desperate need for donations of twin beds,
dressers, pillows, full and queen blankets. Please contact Love INC. for their
next scheduled pickup at 847-782-8630 or donate today at
http://www.loveinclakecounty.org/​.
Free Throw Contest Winners
Advance to Regionals
Congratulations to all participants of the
Knights of Columbus District 4 Championship Free Throw Contest held Sunday, February 21 at Santa Maria del Popolo School. Good
luck to the winners who will have advanced to
Regionals at Transfiguration School on Saturday, March 12. Boys - Nicholas - 9 year old, 1st
place; Jack - 11 year old, 2nd place (alternate);
Connor - 12 year old, 1st place; Patrick - 14
year old, 1st place. Girls - Jillian - 9 year old, 1st
place; Teresa, 10 year old, 1st place; Madison 11 year old, 1st place.
We Offer Prayers for All Who Currently Serve Our Country
Please keep the following military in your prayers. We salute them, one and all! If you wish to have
someone on this list, please e-mail [email protected] or call 847-362-2073. Also, please let
us know if one of the listed is no longer on active duty.
ENS Brian D. Shannon, grandson of Rita & Jim Gorman and Pat
& Bill Shannon
Capt. Tierney A. Shannon, granddaughter of Pat & Bill Shannon
Capt. Robert E. Stone, grandson of Pat & Bill Shannon
EM3 Joe Criel, U.S. Navy, grandson of Rick & Kelly Hobbs
Lt. Col. Brian Stehle, U.S. Army, nephew of Penny & Mike Klestinski
Major Richard F. Kehoe, U.S. Army, son of Kathy Kehoe
Captain Kevin P. Boyle, son of James and Gerri Boyle
1 Lt. Troy Howell, U.S. Army, grandson of Rita DePrima
1 Lt. Conor P. Dooley, U.S. Army, nephew of Susan and Ed Speth
Cadet Eamon P. Shannon, U.S. Air Force, grandson of Rita & Jim
Gorman and Pat & Bill Shannon
MAJ Erik Archer, U.S. Army, son of Ann Harmon
Captain Jessica Larson, P.A., U.S. Army, niece of Carol Suvanich
Lt. Thomas McGee, U.S. Navy, son-in-law of John and Rita Tschanz
Lt. Col. Dan Sennott, U.S. Army, son-in-law of Evelyn & John McWilliams
LT Michael A. Pirih, U.S. Navy, son of Tony & Maria Pirih
Captain Brandon Mokris, U.S. Marine Corps, nephew of Maura &
Kedric Chamberlin
Private Steven Omiatek, U.S. Army, grandson of Mary Ann Constantine
Lt. Colonel Scott Davis, U.S. Army, brother of Lisa & Michael Godfrey
PFC Brendan Reilly, U.S. Army, son of Patrick & Cathleen Reilly
Army Specialist Cassandra Weiss, U.S. Army, granddaughter of Linda
Finch
Corporal Timothy Gunter, U.S. Marine Corps, son of Kurt & Carrie-Ann
Lance Corporal James Taylor, U.S. Marine Corps, great-grandson of
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Beryl Rouse
Lance Corporal Jacklyn Thomas, U.S. Marine Corps, great-granddaughter of Beryl Rouse
CPT Dominique Ramos, U.S. Army, granddaughter of Beryl Rouse
LCDR Mark Tschanz, U.S. Navy, son of John & Rita Tschanz
LCDR Steven Tschanz, U.S. Navy, son of John & Rita Tschanz
Rev. Matt Foley, 82nd DSTB Troops
CPT John F. Meyers, U.S. Army, son of Dave & Liz Meyers
LCDR Keith Schroeder, U.S. Navy, nephew of Dolores & Wilbur
Schultz
CPT James A. Nardelli, U.S. Army, son of Jim & Christy Nardelli
CPT Andrew Jarosz, U.S. Marine Corps, son of Johnny & Carol Jarosz
Lance Corporal Kevin G. Cronin, U.S. Marine Corps, son of Kevin
& Cheryl Cronin
CPT Carrie Cieslak, U.S. Army, niece of John Lewis
CPT Thomas Cieslak, U.S. Army, nephew of John Lewis
CPT Sean M. Conlon, U.S. Army, son of Patty & Mike Conlon
1 Lt. Adam I. Coates, U.S. Army, son of Matt & Lydia Coates
PFC Sebastian A. Coates, U.S. Army, son of Matt & Lydia Coates
CPT Gerard Sapienza, U.S. Army, son of Anne & Gerry Sapienza
HM3 Ryan L’Heureux, U.S. Navy, son of Linda & Rich L’Heureux
SSGT Jonathan M. Bray, U.S. Marine Corps, son of Sue Bray
LT. COL. Gregory W. Schultz, U.S. Air Force, son of Dolores and
Wilbur Schultz
Lance Corporal Andrew Szuba, U.S. Marine Corps, grandson
of Eileen Szuba.
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Join St. Joe’s Cares Team in raising money to feed our neighbors!
Who: Anyone interested in walking/running a 5K What: Every $1 donated to Northern
Illinois Food Bank helps provide $8 of food for a hungry neighbor. The Food Bank supplies
food to our St. Joseph’s Food Pantry. When: Saturday, May 14: Race begins at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Independence Grove; 16400 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
Why: 1 in 5 kids in our community is hungry.
Matthew 25: 35 “For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat…”
How: Go to http://nifb.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=foodie_5k_events.
Click on Register for May 14 at Independence Grove, Libertyville.
Under Participate, Click on Join an Existing Team and find St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
Team Company is St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Click Search for Team and then Click on Join
and follow the remaining steps. Questions? Please contact Renee Zorc, [email protected].
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REGISTER NOW AND SAVE THE DATE!
Aid for Women
Aid for Women of Northern Lake County is a 32-year-old all-volunteer center (4606 W. OldWhere:
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next door to the Gurnee Fire Station) with a mission to educate and encourage women and men with good
decision-making information and resources with regard to life choices. The mission statement is: To give hope
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to women who are pregnant, explain the risks involved in abortion, and offer life-affirming Matthew
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as parenting and adoption. Each client is treated with respect and dignity and confidentiality. Appropriate
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to http://nifb.convio.
referrals are made to afford the best prenatal care for herself and her child. Free pregnancy
testing
doctor
referrals for prenatal care are available by appointment. All clients are offered information about adoption and
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there are no fees for services. If the client is single, she is presented with the opportunity to change her lifestyle
and begin a life of chastity until marriage. A maternity clothes lending closet, literature and books on pregnancy and natural
family planning are free as well. A medical set of fetal models shows the client how pregnancy progresses. Help
is on
available
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in our Gurnee office or over the phone at 847-249-2700, and our community outreach volunteers welcome opportunities to
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speak to groups and classes. Spanish-speaking assistance is
also available. Donations of baby care products and equipClick Search for Team and
ment are always appreciated. Referrals are also made for
post-abortion healing and retreats. Visit our website: www.
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aidforwomenlakecounty.org.
Word of Life
Questions? Please,
Let us treat others with the same passion and compassion with
which we want to be treated.…if we want life, let us give life…
The Golden Rule also reminds us of our responsibility to protect and defend human life at every stage of its development.
Pope Francis, Visit to the Joint Session of the United States Congress (9/24/16) © 2015
Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. www.goo.gl/eWyqyG
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Community Building——––––—–—–———–
Do You Enjoy the Hospitality
of Java with Joe?
The Java team is looking to
grow our membership. We
could use your help. If being
around people puts a smile on your
face or maybe you just really like coffee, the Java with Joe team could be
just what you’re looking for. It’s an easy
and fun way to serve your community.
Contact “Java Don” Rentsch for more
information at Javadonrentsch@gmail.
com or 847-951-7538.
Irish Set Dancing
Group
Irish Set Dancing,
similar to American
Square Dancing, involves eight people dancing in a square
or circle. It originated in Irish homes
years back where Irish folk gathered
to play music, tell stories and sing folk
songs. It is great fun and a super aerobic workout. We have a group here in
St. Joseph’s. St. Joe’s Set Dancing Club
meets every Wednesday evening in St.
Joseph School at 8:00 p.m. It is open
to everyone and if you’d like to join us
call Nuala at 847-280-0006 or email
[email protected]. Slainte!
Mothers with Young Children
Bi-monthly Meeting: The next bi-monthly meeting will take
place on Thursday, April 7.
Drop-in Playgroup: Drop-in playgroup will reconvene in April!
As a reminder, please see BigTent for all MYC event info, RSVP,
volunteer and charity opportunities! If you or someone you know would like
to join MYC, please contact us at [email protected]. Membership is free
and you can be as involved as you like. We’d love to have you!
Guild of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Guild of St. Joseph will be holding Board elections for
2016-2017 at our April Board meeting on Wednesday, April 13.
The positions that are open: President, Vice President, Treasurer
and Membership Chair. If you would like to learn more about
any of these positions or know someone who might be a good
fit, please contact Guild President Whitney Clarkson (whitney.
[email protected]).
The Guild of St. Joseph provides many social, spiritual and service opportunities for its members. We will unite the women of the parish in a community of
service and offer each member the opportunity to use her individual talents. The
Guild is divided into groups called Circles. The purpose of Circles is to provide
the opportunity for women to work in smaller groups toward common goals.
Please contact us to join or to learn more: [email protected]. Circles
are open to all Guild members. Please join in—we’d love to see you!
Please join us in welcoming the following new parish member: Peter
Laskowski, Nicholas & Carey Allen and Timothy & Peggy
Vroman. Welcome to our community of faith!
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guides for downloading.
• To get started, visit FORMED.org
• Enter our Parish Code 96FCQQ in the box that asks if our Parish has FORMED
• You will be prompted from there to create your own account.
Once you set up your account, start exploring this treasury of joy and beauty that will surely add new life and joy to your
faith and family. There’s so much content, where should I start? As we approach Palm Sunday and Holy Week, why not
visit the programs section, select Symbolon and watch Part 1 Episode 6 titled The Paschal Mystery: The Mystery of Jesus’
Death and Resurrection. Download the participant in advance to focus your attention. Then pray on Jesus’ gift of Redemption to all humanity.
Don’t Delay: Get Started Today If you experience technical trouble with FORMED.org, call 1-844-FORMED1 and press “1”.
The technical support specialists will be happy to help you with registration. For non-technical questions, email Eileen
Glynn-Tucker at [email protected].
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St. Joseph Catholic Church
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March 13, 2016
Dear Parishioner,
Throughout the last two years, our school community has seen much growth: in the programs offered,
in the resources used, in service outreach from our students, and in enrollment. As our community continues to grow, and as we reflect on our 90 years of spiritual formation and academic excellence, St. Joseph
Catholic School is at a key point in our development. We need to continue to deliver exceptional spiritual and
academic programs while planning for our future.
In order to maintain the mindset of continuous improvement while planning for our future, St. Joseph Catholic School is in
the process of creating a Long-Range Strategic Plan. Driven by the vision of students, staff, parents, parishioners, and community members, a Long-Range Strategic Plan will result in a common purpose, a common sense of direction, priorities for
change, and a blueprint for action. It will also help us recognize traditions and values that we want to see maintained.
As we move forward with our Long-Range Strategic Plan, we are asking all staff, parents, a random sample of students,
parishioners, and community members to participate in an online survey. This survey focuses around six key areas: Catholic
Identity, Curriculum and Academics, Finance and Fundraising, Technology, Facilities and Grounds, and Marketing and Enrollment. To complete the survey, which should take about 15 minutes, please visit our school website (www.sjscatholic.org).
A link to the survey will be on the homepage under “Latest News”. The survey will close on March 28.
In addition to giving your input via the online survey, we invite you to participate as a member of our Long-Range Strategic
Planning team on May 18 and 19 from 6:00-9:30 p.m. in the Koenig Center. Participation entails providing input and direction regarding the future of St. Joseph Catholic School in our six focus areas. If you wish to serve on a focus group, please visit
our homepage under “Latest News” by April 1 to indicate your desire. Please also indicate on which subgroup you offer experience or feel called to serve: Catholic Identity, Curriculum and Academics, Finance and Fundraising, Technology, Facilities
and Grounds, and Marketing and Enrollment. Attendance at both evening sessions is required in order to fully collaborate on
all areas of the Long-Range Strategic Plan. (Focus group capacity is limited, and participants will receive an e-mail message
by the end of April confirming attendance.)
The Strategic Planning process can only be successful with the input of our students, staff, parents, parishioners, and community members. Thank you for taking the time to give your input via the online survey. Additionally, I want to thank you,
in advance, for consideration of serving as a member of our focus groups on the evenings of May 18 and 19. I look forward to
working with you. Together, we will continue to provide an environment where our students learn in mind, body and spirit
while also planning for our future.
Sincerely,
Anne Phoenix
Principal, St. Joseph Catholic School
Religious Education & Family Faith Weaving
Traditional Classes meet again April 3/5 and 17/19.
• Faith Weaving meets April 8.
• Please continue to pray, fast, and give during Lent by filling your cups for the Peru
Mission Ministry. You may bring your cup each week we meet, empty it, and receive it
back to fill up again. Thanks for your prayers and support!
Summer programs: Totus Tuus dates and registration are available now on the St. Joseph
website. Vacation Bible School dates are available now…look for registration soon!
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Faith Formation—————————————
Register Now for Totus Tuus –“Totally Yours”
June 27 - July 1 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
A Camp at Church? Absolutely! Register now for the best
week of the summer! Kids have fun learning and living our
Catholic faith in this week-long “Catholic Camp” for kids
entering the 2nd through 8th grade. Totus Tuus is taught
by college students and seminarians who were trained in
teaching and passing on their excitement about Catholicism. Last summer, kids unanimously gave a thumbs-up to the games, skits, and active way to grow in faith. Camp will focus
on the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary and Prayer this summer.
Not convinced? Read what parents from our parish said last summer:
• “It was wonderful to have my daughter be immersed in faith-building activities that were fun, and I loved that she went to mass
daily.”
• “My child comes home glowing with the Holy Spirit!”
• “I can’t believe my 4th and 6th graders would not stop singing the songs after they got home. They were eager to attend every day.”
• “Totus Tuus program is great. Skits and songs make for fun, relaxed learnings (vs. more serious classroom-style lessons); daily
string bracelets are a great reminder of lessons.”
• “Taking part in a religious program for the week was a tough sell to my 3rd grader daughter, but she ended up loving the camp!”
And what did the campers say about Totus Tuus last summer?
• “I like regular camp and religion camp the same... can my brother do religion camp with me next year?"
• “The songs and skits and learning are fun. Mr. Aaron (Seminarian) is awesome.”
• “This program brought me closer to God and my faith. Amazing counselors—Mr. Aaron was awesome!”
• “Skits were very original; that made them cool.”
• “Songs were silly and fun but still taught us about our religion.”
Totus Tuus registration fee is $60.00 each for the 1st and 2nd child in a family, and $20 for each subsequent child. The
price includes a T-shirt.
Totus Tuus is an engaging way to inspire children while instructing them in the basic beliefs of the Catholic faith. It’s fun to
be Catholic! Register at http://www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/summer-programs. Visit our Give Central page at https://goo.gl/
PNRkKF to secure your spot. Please email Eileen Glynn-Tucker, [email protected], to volunteer or for more information.
Totus Tuus 2016 Summer Program
Missionaries Needed!
Accepting
Applications
Today!
College Student-Aged Applicants:
• College Student • Practicing Catholic
• Public speaking & organizational skills
Benefits: • $2,000 Stipend • Food & Housing Included • Opportunity
to impact the youth
APPLY: www.totustuuschicago.com
Jubilee Year of Mercy
Pray for the Living and the Dead
Whisper prayers for your own living family members
and those lost to death. Join in each Sunday when
we pray for those who have died in our own
Church family. Offer a Mass for a deceased family
member or the well being of a loved one.
Sometimes prayer is the only way we can help...
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“Share the Light”/Women’s Council
–—––––——————––——––Faith Formation
• Men’s CRHP Weekend, April 23-24
• Men’s Annual Retreat Weekend, June 25-26.
More details to follow.
Sponsored by The Men’s Ministry
of St. Joseph Parish
Join us for “The Men’s Weekend”
Are you new to St. Joe’s Parish and looking to connect?
Have you been here a while and realize that you don’t know
anyone? Are you looking for someone or something within
this very large community? Who is in your circle? What is
the legacy you hope to leave behind?
The Men’s Weekend is April 23 and 24. It is built for men
of heart, humor and thoughtfulness—it is for men who are
looking for a place to ask good questions (like these) in great
company.
There are no prerequisites for you to attend. You just
need to be a guy who maybe is looking for a little “more.”
There is no “Bible thumping,” no preaching and no lecturing. There are no assignments and no expectations. We learn
from one another. We get comfortable. We have some fun.
We relax and we eat well.
The Men’s Weekend helps us realize that we have an
enormous capacity to connect to God through each other in
a way that is unique to men. Through stories, laughter and
hospitality, we find that we can actually live vibrant spiritual
lives in a way that is comfortable to each of us. We can become better men, better husbands, fathers, grandfathers and
better members of the community. Just ask a guy who has
been there.
“The hospitality and food are off the charts, the laughs
are abundant and the friendships that are formed are honest
and real.” - Gene Maher
For information, call Peter Drummond (847-727-3598);
or check the St. Joseph Parish website: http://www.stjosephlibertyville.org/adults/crhp/crhp_registration
Young Adult Mission
Trip to Peru & Amazon
Help respond to Pope Francis’ call for
“unified global action” by serving communities in the Peruvian Amazon from
June 28-July 13. They have requested our
help to build libraries for their youth, deliver food, clothing, medicine and assist with other essential projects. For more information email yamlakecounty@
gmail.com or visit https://goo.gl/GgOwk4
Marriage Tip of the Week:
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mk 15:34)
Have there been times when you have felt forsaken by God?
Has he later proved his presence and love to you? Praise God
for his love and presence in your life and marriage. For more
information, visit
www.foryourmarriage.org.
Sponsored by the St. Joseph Marriage Enrichment Ministry
Celebrating your
50th Anniversary?
The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass
will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016,
at 2:45 p.m. at Holy Name Cathedral, 735
North State Street in Chicago. Couples married in 1966 interested in attending this celebration should contact their parish office to register. For further information, call the Marriage and Family Ministries Office at 312.534.8351 or visit:
www.marriageandfamilyministries.org.
Pray for Vocations
The Archdiocese recommends
that parishes provide for a holy
hour to pray for priestly vocations. In support of this, the St.
Joseph Vocation Committee and
our Spiritual Formation Committee has scheduled a holy hour,
with Eucharistic Adoration, to be
held every Thursday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the church to offer prayers for priestly vocations. Thursdays have been chosen as an ideal day for having the prayer hour as it coincides
with Holy Thursday and the institution of the priesthood at
the Last Supper. If you are looking for a special action this
year, what better way than a short visit on Thursday to pray for
an increase in priestly vocations? If you are unable to join us,
please keep vocations in your prayers.
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Accountability——––––—–—–—————–––
Stay Connected with your
St. Joseph Family!
We have options for everyone!
Website: www.stjoseph-libertyville.org
Facebook:
facebook.com/stjosephlibertyville
Twitter:
@sjlibertyville
Email Newsletter: sign up here
http://goo.gl/dJWO2E
Sign up to receive occasional emails from
St. Joe’s. We currently send an email out
twice a month.
Stewardship of Treasure
Weekly Offering for February 28, 2016
Current Year
Last Year
Week Year to Date
Week Year to Date
Weekend Offering $21,692
$844,831 $24,264
$862,893
Electronic Giving $4,695
$492,872 $755 $481,925
Total Collection
$26,387 $1,337,703 $25,019 $1,344,817
Budget for Collection
$41,000 $1,435,000
Difference
$(14,613)$(97,297)
St. Joseph Parish is grateful to those who give generously on the weekends and
monthly through our automatic contribution program. Thank you to those who
regularly and generously give of their treasure as well as those who give of their
time and talent to support the work our parish does in the name of Jesus Christ.
Learn more at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org.
Thoughts on Giving
“I tell you, Peter, before the cock crows this day, you will deny three times that you know me. “ (Luke 22:34) How many times
have you heard someone make a disparaging comment about Jesus or the Catholic faith? How do you react? Do you remain
quiet not to cause a disturbance or worst yet, because you don’t want your friends or family to think negatively about you?
Pray for the courage to speak up and enter into a respectful dialogue.
Etcetera——––––—–—–—————–––————
Church of St. Mary
175 East Illinois Road
Lake Forest
celebrates
FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Holy Mass
2:00pm
Chaplet of Divine
Mercy
3:00pm
Benediction
3:50pm
All are welcome!
Walking along the Breast Cancer
Journey Begins March 31
From the time a woman receives the diagnosis, through the
treatments and, for some, reconstruction, women with breast cancer embark on a journey not of their choosing. It’s important to
look back on the journey taken. What transformation has taken
place as you’ve moved through the different stages of the journey?
Join with other women who know what it is to walk in the
steps of breast cancer, to reflect, listen, pray and share experience.
Each woman will receive a simple journal, reflection questions and
have an opportunity to share. The women will be invited to look at
the journey of breast cancer through the symbol of a pilgrimage.
We will meet on Thursday evenings beginning March 31 at 7:00
p.m. in Meeting Room 1 at St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish
in northwest Mundelein/Fremont Center. The meeting dates are:
March 31, April 7, 14, 38, May 5 and 12.
The group will be facilitated by Catherine Sims, M. Div. To register, please contact Catherine at [email protected],
or you can go to SignUpGenius to register at www.SignUpGenius.
com/go/20F0B49ADA92BABFD0-walking. You can also call the
parish office. Feel free to encourage other women who have had
breast cancer to join the group.
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St. Joseph Catholic Church
121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville, Illinois 60048
Phone 847-362-2073
Fax 847-362-6821
Parish Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Saturday - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
E-mail [email protected] Website www.stjoseph-libertyville.org
Rev. John Trout, Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Joseph Nhat Le, Associate Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Matthew Bozovsky, Associate Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. John Hennessey, Pastor Emeritus
[email protected]
Deacons George Kashmar, Dennis Mudd, David Tiemeier
Pastoral Staff
Mrs. Mary Causey - Director of Social Justice and Service
847-990-1213, [email protected]
Mrs. Ann Harmon - Parish Office Manager
847-362-2073, [email protected]
Mr. Dan Harris, Facilities Manager
847-722-5345, [email protected]
Deacon George Kashmar, Pastoral Director of Ministries
847-990-1224, [email protected]
Mrs. Chris Keffer, Director of Catechesis
847-990-1226, [email protected]
Mrs. Kate Mayer Tekampe, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
847-990-1266, [email protected]
Mrs. Kelly McMahon, Director of Technology
847-990-1277, [email protected]
Mrs. Anne Phoenix - Principal, St. Joseph School
847-362-0730, [email protected]
Mrs. Anna Roeser, Director of Administration
847-990-1241, [email protected]
Mr. Ron Vanasdlen, MAM, Director of Music
847-990-1276, [email protected]
Parish Pastoral Council
E-mail the PPC at [email protected]. Your questions and suggestions are
welcome.
Members of the Parish Pastoral Council: Fr. John Trout
Dan Coughlin
Eileen Glynn-Tucker
Michael Knight
Mike Mulligan
Kathleen O’Connor (Chair)
Gerry Salzman
Janine Wilson
Parish Finance Council
Fr. John Trout
Jim Groth
Bob Killackey
Brian Savage
Ryan Kasten
Tom Sear (Chair)
Bulletin Submissions
Submit Carpenter articles to Marie Tuohy
([email protected]) after approval
by your Pastoral Staff liaison. Articles must
be received by Noon on the Monday before
issue date.
New Parishioners
Welcome! Please stop or call the parish office
weekdays from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. or download
registration form on-line at www.stjosephlibertyville.org.
Announcements at Mass
Due to Anna Roeser by Noon on Mondays,
[email protected]. Guideline:
brief 2-3 sentences.
Accessibility
If you have a disability and require special
accommodations at a parish event, please
call the parish office.
Ministry of Care,
Sacrament of the Sick
The Sacrament of the Sick is celebrated at 8:30
a.m. Mass on the 2nd Saturday of each month,
or by arrangement. Contact the parish office
if seriously ill, hospitalized, or homebound.
A Minister of Care is available to bring Communion.
Guide to Funeral Planning
Please call the parish office for assistance
from a Bereavement Minister and a funeral
planning guide.
Stay Connected
Website: www.stjoseph-libertyville.org.
Facebook: facebook.com/StJosephLibertyville
Twitter: @sjlibertyville
Matrimony
Congratulations! Please contact the parish
office as soon as you are engaged. 6 months
is usually required for marriage preparation.
Infant Baptism
As an expectant parent, you are invited to the
Pre-Baptismal Session three months prior to
birth; 7:30 the 2nd Monday of the month.
Baptism for School-Aged
Children
Preparation classes for parents and children
begin in September. Call 362-5797 for information and registration.
Sacrament of Penance
Celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings
or by arrangement.
Office Hours & Evening Access The Parish Office and Ministry Center at 121 E. Maple Avenue is open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday and 8:00 a.m.-Noon on Saturday. The front door of the P.O.M. Center has a keypad for entry into its vestibule area.
Anyone hosting a scheduled meeting in the evening or on a weekend is asked to pick up the key for the space they need before 4:30
p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) or by 12:00 Noon on Saturday (for weekend meetings) if you cannot make it by 4:30 (M-F) or by Noon Saturday,
please call the office, 847-362-2073, before 4:30 (M-F) or Noon Saturday to reserve your key and to get the access code for the vestibule, where the key will be kept. You must return the key immediately after your event by putting it in the same box you obtained
it from, NOT in the slot to the left of the door.
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Breaking Open the Word
A Journey to Discipleship Jesus Companions Us Through Scripture
1. Proclaim God’s Word. Choose someone to read the Scripture. After reading, there is silence from the group in reverence.
2. Invite Response. Invite individuals to respond to a word, phrase or passage that strikes them in some way.
3. Praise God. After a period of response, close by leading the group in praise of God by praying together the Glory Be.
Next Sunday’s Gospel — John 20: 1-9
Leader: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke
On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the
tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw
the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to
Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and
told them, “They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we
don’t know where they put him.”
So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the
tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than
Peter and arrived at the tomb first; he bent down and saw the
Response: Glory to You, O Lord
burial cloths there, but did not go in.
When Simon Peter arrived after him, he went into the
tomb and saw the burial cloths there, and the cloth that had
covered his head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in
a separate place. Then the other disciple also went in, the one
who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed.
For they did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to
rise from the dead.
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Reflection
Next Sunday’s Easter Gospel signals the end of our Lenten journey. During Holy Week, we have the opportunity to bring
our Lenten practices to the foot of the cross so as to be better prepared to fully and joyfully celebrate the Resurrection. In
our final week of preparation, we are invited to journey along with Jesus in order to better know Him and love Him, which
will fill us with gratitude for the incomparable gift of His giving of His life for each of us. If it is helpful, you might consider
accompanying Jesus by walking in Peter’s sandals, contemplating his emotions, feelings and actions as the week transpired.
Doing so will challenge us to grow in love and thanksgiving for Jesus to the point where rather than denying Christ, we will
proudly proclaim our faith in Him on Good Friday.
For daily reflection on Jesus’ journey to the cross, read: John 12:1-11 on Monday; John 13:21-38 on Tuesday; Matthew 26:635 on Wednesday; John 13:1-20 on Thursday; John 8:1-11 to 19:1-42 on Friday; and Luke 24:1-12 on Saturday.
Reflection Questions
1. Each day contemplate what Peter might have come to learn about Christ’s love and what you can learn of the Father’s love.
2. Each day contemplate how you can respond in such a way that your faith in God and Jesus, His Son will be strengthened?
3. Each day contemplate how you can be like Peter and help to spread the good news of the life, death and resurrection of
Christ throughout the world?
Readings for the Week
Monday:
Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11
Tuesday:
Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25
Thursday:
Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15
Friday:
Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42
Saturday:
a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn
22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13;
e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd,
5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Lk 24:1-12
Sunday:Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9
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