The Catholic Community Divine Savior of

The Catholic Community
ofDivine Savior
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
APRIL 15, 2012
Norridge, IL
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YOUNG AT HEART The Young at Heart will meet this Monday, April 16, at 12:30 PM in the Parish Hall. If you have not as yet paid your 2012 dues of $12.00 please do so. Our guest speaker, Corporal Brian Loughran from the Norridge Police Dept. will discuss safety issues. We will have our $10 and (five) $5 Raffle prizes, the Calcutta give‐a‐ways, the membership drawing, the celebration of April Birthdays, and time permitting, enjoy several games of Bingo! Many thanks to all who support our Market Day Sale each month. The profit for our January sale was $216.69, our February sale was $182.30, and our March sale was $198.66. This brings our total profit‐to‐date for the current fiscal year (beginning July 1, 2012) to $1,820.14. Pick‐up is Tuesday, April 17th, from 1:15‐2:15 PM or from 6:00 ‐ 7:00 PM, in the church vestibule. At our May 21st meeting, we will be serving Pizza and Soda in celebration of Mother’s Day at a cost of $3.00. Those reservations may be purchased at this April meeting. Exact monies are always appreciated! FOOD FOR THE NEEDY Next weekend, April 21/22, the targeted items for our weekly collection for the needy will be: CANNED VEGETABLES, PASTA & TOMATO PRODUCTS, PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY. Your donations may be left in the vestibule of the church. The food pantry at our sharing parish, St. Eulalia in Maywood, IL, is in great need of the donations we receive each week. Your continued generosity in remembering the needy is appreciated. WEEKLY OFFERING March 31/April 1 Envelopes used: 506 Total received: Budgeted and needed: Over budget: Year‐to‐date under budget: $8,532.25 $7,900 $ 632 ($38,455) Easter Collection (as of April 10th): $24,760.59 Easter Collection Budget: $30,000.00 Under budget: ($ 5,239.41) As members of this faith community, we are invited to become good stewards of what God has entrusted to us. God bless all those whose support has enabled Divine Savior Church to continue its mission. A REMINDER Please remember to mark the amount of your contribution on your envelope each week. This will ensure that your contributions are recorded accurately. April 15, 2012
Make Every Page Count™ Thank you for your help in our efforts to recycle and earn extra money for the parish at the same time. During the month of December we collected 13.11 tons of paper and received a check for $261.94, January we collected 7.92 tons and received a check for $118.66, and in February we collected 8.94 tons for $179.03. This brings our recycling total to $15,408.17 for 664.76 tons of paper collected since we started the program in October, 2006! PLEASE KEEP OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND IN YOUR PRAYERS
Please remember Dorothy Aiello, Roberta Allen, Margaret Barone, Helen Bertone, Richard Brice, Marilee Cass, Greg Cazolas, Lee Cazolas, Beatrice Davi, Josephine Davi, Angela Dalton, Rosemary DiBiase, Leona Ferraris, Alice Fosz, Elvera Fulhorst, Leticia Garcia, Juanita Ghilarducci, Kaye Giamalva, Eugene & Lucille Gibula, Rita Gignac, Patricia Glaub, Lina Hamilton, Kay Hayden, Carl Heinrichs, Mike Joyce, Lottie Jusko, Carol Kaspar, Frank Lucas, Mary Lou Marcin, Mary Marino, Sebastian Milka, Ernest Morris, Stephanie Niedbala, Angela O’Brien, Kris Olson, Edward Pasdiora, Sr., Dolores Powalish, Ralph Pucci, Theresa Raimondi, Ann Rakowski, Joseph Santelli, Mary Sloboda, Anthony Ungaro, Alexis Velasco, Lin Vinicky, Virginia Volgarino, Terri Warnke, Randall Zornow, and all parishioners, family members, and friends in your prayers. Please pray as well for Helen Iwan, Rev. Richard Klajbor, Anne O’Donnell, Phyllis Tworek and all who have died this past week. May they now rest in eternal peace. Page Three
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GOLDEN
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION
April 15, 2012
He had to rise from the dead.
Joe, a Vietnam veteran, struggled most of his post service life with addiction. Estranged from his family, he found himself living under a bridge in very poor health. After landing in an emergency room, he came to Catholic Charities. Moving into a private room at Cooke’s Manor, he began a journey of recovery with a good VA doctor, a Catholic Charities chaplain and an AA sponsor. Family reconciliation followed, and he spent his first Easter with his family in 20 years. A special Mass for couples of the Archdiocese who are celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 2012 will be held on: Sunday, September 23, 2012 2:30 PM Holy Name Cathedral 735 N. State Street, Chicago, IL Couples married in 1962 who are interested in attending this celebration are asked to contact the rectory office, (708) 456‐9000, to register.
Your gift to Catholic Charities on Mother’s Day, May 13, will bring new life. It is never too late for lives to transform. For further information, please call the Family Ministries Office at (312) 534‐8351 or visit the website: www.familyministries.org.
MORRIS DROP‐IN Join us for a day of excitement and entertainment at Potawatomie Casino on Friday, April 27th. Cost for the trip is $22.00 which includes a $10.00 reward play and a $10.00 food voucher. Any questions or to make reservations, please call Rita Gignac at (708) 457‐1128. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Home Delivered Meals are delivered Monday through Friday by faithful VOLUNTEERS. If you have two free hours a week, you can help homebound neighbors by delivering a hot meal at noontime. Can you think of a better way of spending two FREE hours? Interested? Please call Arleen at the Seniors Assistance Center, (708) 456‐7979, during office hours, Monday ‐ Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A small stipend will be given for mileage. Your help with this service would be greatly appreciated. WOMEN’S CLUB NEWS On Monday, May 7th at 6:30 PM, we will meet in the Parish Hall to honor our Blessed Mother with a “Meditation on Mary”. Immediately after there will be a brief business meeting followed by our entertainment for the evening “Decades of Dresses”. We will travel across the 20th century in a showcase of vintage dresses. Models will wear their collection of historic dress‐up fashions, and speak on women’s history and fashion trends. It promises to be a fun and informative evening. Mother’s Day Flower Sale
Make Mom smile...!
Beautiful bouquets of fresh flowers will be sold after all of the Masses on Mother’s Day Weekend, May 12/13. The proceeds will benefit the Marillac House, whose work provides assistance to needy mothers and families. Support God’s gift of Motherhood and give a beautiful
bouquet to the special lady in your life.
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MASS & HEALING SERVICE Thursday, April 19, 2012 St. Peter’s Catholic Church 8116 Niles Center Rd., Skokie, IL Celebrant: Fr. John Harvey Sponsored by The Light of the Risen Christ Prayer Group Songs of praise and worship begin at 7:15 PM. Prayer teams are available for any individual seeking additional intercessory prayer after the Mass and Fr. Harvey’s personal/individual blessing of attendee. For more information, please call Kevin Patterson at (847) 724‐
12018 or Jack Stoelinga at (847) 486‐0663. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION April 15, 2012
Sunday of the Divine Mercy It is not often that the author of one of the books of the Bible comes right out and tells us directly why he is writing what he is writing. In this Sunday's Gospel reading, taken from the conclusion of John's Gospel, the author tells us that he has chosen to record these events so "that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name" (20:31). The letter of John echoes this idea by saying that "[e]veryone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God" (5:1)‐‐what we might refer to as being "born again." Our reading from the Acts of the Apostles for this Second Sunday of Easter shows us exactly what it looks like when believers are born again through faith. BORN AGAIN Today was once called in Latin "Dominica in albis," or "Sunday in White," because the church was full of newly baptized Christians wearing their white baptismal garments. Another old title, best forgotten, is "Low Sunday." There's nothing low about this festive Sunday in Easter, the eighth day since the first "Alleluia" rang out. In Christian tradition, the number eight is a symbol of fulfillment, transition, breaking through the seven‐day rhythm of life to a new way of being. That is why many baptismal fonts have eight sides. The greatest feasts of our calendar are always extended for eight days, called an "octave." In a way, this means that this first week of Easter is really considered to be one great day. This octave day of Easter sees the best features of Easter still vibrant: joyful alleluias, lush spring flowers everywhere, sprinkling with water, and a lavish table where the Lord gives us himself as bread and wine. New life begins with conception in the womb and the "water and blood" of childbirth. A baby is born, perfectly trusting and pure, unencumbered by the accumulated wealth, self‐importance, and indebtedness of adults. This is the image we use to describe new Christians. They are neophytes, or "new shoots," born again from the tree of the cross. They receive new life when they "believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God." ‐‐James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. This new life is what John wants for all the readers of his Gospel. Today we hear that Jesus appeared to the disciples on Easter Sunday evening and again a week later. John wants everyone to believe that the Lord lived beyond death, not leaving behind his human body and experiences. He also wishes us to realize that Christ gives believers new life through the gift of his very own divine Spirit. Jesus gave the community of disciples new "life in his name" by breathing his Spirit into his frightened followers to fill them with peace and enable them to forgive sins. "BEGOTTEN BY GOD" ALVERNIA ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION The Alvernia Alumnae Association will be holding its 20th Annual Luncheon on Sunday, April 22, 2012. The Alvernia Alumnae Association is open to everyone who attended, taught, worked at, or was otherwise affiliated with Alvernia High School in Chicago. The Association’s mission is fundraising for the School Sisters of St. Francis; over $20,000 was raised last year for the School Sisters’ retirement fund. Attendance at the luncheon is by reservation only. For more information on attending the 2012 luncheon, please see our website at www.alverniaalumnae.org for a printable reservation form or call Kathy Bunce at (708) 442‐1479. As the reading from the Letter of John indicates, those who are newly "begotten by God" through faith will love all the children of God. When Christ breathes his new life into us, the whole community of Christians is born again through the Spirit, who unites us in making Christ's love and forgiveness present in the world. Our first reading describes such a community that has been born again with the life of Christ. Unlike ordinary communities, these neophytes willingly submit to one another's leadership, give their possessions to those in need, forgive one another, and forget any social stigmas that had previously divided them. In short, they "are of one heart and mind" (Acts 4:32) and "love the children of God" (1 John 5:2). Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. Page Five
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Second Sunday of Easter John 20:19‐31 Thomas said, “You are my Lord and my God.” Jesus replied: “You believe because you see me. Happy are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” I imagine this scene between Jesus and Thomas as very tender. I don’t think that Jesus was angry, just bemused by this apostle who needed proof‐even after all he had witnessed. Thomas has often been called the patron saint of doubters and most of us can identify with him. We want proof; we want signs, and most of all we want God to do what we want done. Even those newly baptized or recently received into the church can identify with Thomas. To doubt is human but to hold fast to our faith in spite of doubts is to win Jesus’ praise: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Silent Reflection Reflect for a few moments in silence now about a time you may have doubted that Jesus was walking with you. Intercessions Forgive me for ever doubting your love, Jesus… Help me to be a good model of faith for my family in these ways… I pray now for my brothers ad sisters in the country of... Prayer Loving God, thank you for calling me to faith. Thank you for the gift of Jesus who walks with me, whether I “see” him or not. Help my faith to deepen, and when I have doubts, help me to believe that Jesus understands and perhaps even smiles at me. Keep your guiding hand on me this day. Amen. The above is reprinted with permission from Twenty‐
Third Publications a Division of Bayard. It was taken from the book Mystagogia is for Everyone by Gwen Costello (ISBN: 1‐5895‐179‐X). It has a daily Gospel Reflection and prayers for the 50 Days of Easter Season. If interested in ordering a copy (cost is $1.98 plus S&H) it can be ordered online at www.23rdpublications.com or by calling (800) 321‐0411. April 15, 2012 Second Sunday of Easter / Sunday of Divine Mercy Acts 4:32‐35 / 1 John 5:1‐6 / John 20:19‐31 I was the “jock” in my family growing up. I remember being very proud of the scrapes, scratches, and particularly colorful bruises I gained from tumbles and falls while playing sports. Sometimes my teammates and I would compare wounds to see whose was the ugliest...and hence, the coolest! For children, scars and wounds can be something to show off, while adults tend to hide their stretch marks, surgical scars, and bruised skin—often, I think, to appear strong and less vulnerable. We wouldn't want to appear weak or broken, would we? However, in today’s Gospel reading, one of the first things Jesus does upon appearing to the disciples after his resurrection is show them the wounds in his hands and his sides. This, of course, was a way to prove he was really Jesus—the one they saw crucified just three days earlier. But it’s significant that even in his glorified, risen body, Jesus still had his wounds. They didn’t magically disappear. He didn’t try to hide them. They were part of him, even in his new, resurrected life. Only a week after the joy of Easter, it may seem strange to speak about wounds and scars. Yet we know well in our own lives that while we trust in the joy of the resurrection, we still live with broken hearts, broken relationships, and wounded souls. Just because Easter has occurred doesn’t mean our wounds have been erased. But today’s Gospel reminds us that we have a Savior who knows what it’s like to be hurt, afraid, and broken. He knows our wounds because he still has his. Because of this, he accompanies us...all the way through the cross to new resurrected life. Janel Esker
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Monday: MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012 7:30 AM— VALERIE BEILMAN JUDITH NELSON NICK STAGNO TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2012 7:30 AM— MARY MARGARET COBAN ELIZABETH LAUER WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012 7:30 AM— 7:30 AM— DANNY MILAZZO PEARL TEFFT DIVINE SAVIOR PARISHIONERS FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012 7:30 AM— DIVINE SAVIOR PARISHIONERS SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012 VIGIL: THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 4:00 PM— Tuesday: DOROTHY LOBIANCO CHESTER PIETROCZYNSKI DOMINIC ROSSI NICOLA SAVAIANO WALTER & MARIA SZAFLIK FREDERICK TOMZIK SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2012 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Wednesday: Acts of the Apostles 5:17‐26 John 3:16‐21 Thursday: Friday: 11:30 AM— BETTY GLOMSKI BARBARA MAZIARKA‐BERANEK LEONARD F. STANCY CAROLE KILIAN BERNAS CORNELIA REMBOWSKI Acts of the Apostles 5:34‐42 John 6:1‐15 Saturday: Acts of the Apostles 6:1‐7 John 6:16‐21 Sunday: Third Sunday of Easter Acts of the Apostles 3:13‐15, 17‐19 1 John 2:1‐5a Luke 24:35‐48 THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
9:30 AM— Acts of the Apostles 5:27‐33 John 3:31‐36 7:30 AM— STANISLAW GAWLIK ARLENE & PHILIP PELLICORE Acts of the Apostles 4:32‐37 John 3:7b‐15 THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2012 Acts of the Apostles 4:23‐31 John 3:1‐8 April 15, 2012
Who indeed is the victor over the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? ‐‐ 1 John 5:5 MINISTERS AND SERVERS SCHEDULE FOR WEEKEND OF APRIL 21/22
Presider
4:00 PM
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
Fr. McCarthy Fr. Alcantara Fr. LoBianco Fr. LoBianco Lector
Eucharistic Ministers
Servers
Cheryl Smits John Rein John Caponigro Tessie Wang Yvonne Kwasinski Peter Wang Stephanie Santucci Brianna Susmarski Brittany Susmarski James Klafta Doris Murar Nancy Sulimowski Ed Kelly Arlene Puetz John Puetz James Mikucki Alec Budnik Derek Budnik Jan Magnuson Perry Juridico Patricia Frendreiss Ursula Kucharski Debbie Patzelt Diane Jarosz Sarah Mahoney Alexandra Yamane Domenica Ferdinardo Santo Faso Colleen Lizak Napoleon Sta. Ana Tim Fitzpatrick Mary Sammarco Frank Lizak Olimpia Giacalone Haley Krljic Christina Gambino Page Seven
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MISSION STATEMENT OF THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF DIVINE SAVIOR We are a faith community that seeks the fullest relationship with Jesus, by our communion with each other, through the Eucharist, Sacraments, Prayer, and Service. PASTORAL STAFF THIS WEEK Pastor Rev. Richard J. LoBianco Tuesday: Director of Religious Education/Business Manager Ms. Mary E. Coban Assisting Priests Rev. Miguel B. Alcantara Rev. Terrence A. Mc Carthy Music Director Ms. Mary Lou Marcin Director Young Adult Choir Mrs. Mary Herman Bulletin Editor Mrs. Linda Gurklis Coordinator of Adult Formation Mr. Frank Lizak 7740 W. Montrose Avenue Norridge, IL 60706 (708) 456‐9000 Fax: (708) 456‐7838 E‐mail: [email protected] Website: divinesaviornorridge.org WEEKEND LITURGIES Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, & 11:30 AM WEEKDAY LITURGIES Monday‐Friday: 7:30 AM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Every Saturday: 3:15 ‐ 3:45 PM. Please call the rectory. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 1st Sunday of the Month. Please call the rectory. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please call the rectory. — Morris Drop‐In 8:00 AM—Parish Hall — Bible Discussion Group 10:00 AM—Rectory — Market Day Pick‐Up 1:15‐2:15 PM—Vestibule Wednesday: — Prayer Group 7:45 PM—Rectory Thursday: — Confirmation Spirit Day 9:00 AM‐3:00 PM—Parish Hall Saturday: — First Eucharist Practice 9:00‐10:30 AM THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Let your religion so be less of a theory and more of a love affair. ‐‐G. K. Chesterton God, of your goodness give me yourself, for you are enough for me. And only in you do I have everything. ‐‐St. Julian of Norwich