303 W. St. Mary’s St. Minooka, Il 60447 Sunday, March 1, 2020

303 W. St. Mary’s St. Minooka, Il 60447 Sunday, March 1, 2020 Parish Information

Daily Mass Rectory Office Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:30am Monday - Thursday 8:00am - Wednesday -8:30am-Communion Service 4:00pm

Weekend Masses: Friday- 8:00am- 2:00pm

Saturday: 5:00pm Rectory Phone - 815-467-2233

Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am and 11:00am. Fax Number -815-467-1760 Holy Day: 6:30am, 8:30am and 7:00pm Website: stmarysminooka.com Confession - Saturday 4:00pm - 4:45pm

STAFF Fr. Tuan Van Nguyen, Pastor - 815-467-2233 ext. 103 [email protected]

John Putman, Deacon - 815-467-2233, [email protected]

Kathy O’Hagan, Pastoral Associate -815-467-4228 [email protected]

Mary Blatti, Office Manager- 815-467-2233 ext.100 [email protected]

Fred Ban, Director of RE- 815-467-2769 [email protected]

Mary Mogensen, Bookkeeper and Foundation for Faith- 815-467-2233 ext 101, [email protected]

Kaleigh Jerkatis, Director of Music, Website and Social Media Coordinator -815-467-2233 ext. 109 [email protected] Commissions

Administration- John Jun Eucharistic Ministers- Fr. Tuan Prayer Tree- Peg Francisco [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Adult Choir- Kaleigh Jerkatis Finance Committee- Dan Friant Protecting God’s Children- Fred Ban [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Bible Study- Cathy Fouts Fishers of Men-Keven Pullara Quilters- Carol Fremarek [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Building and Grounds, Dave Clark Funeral Luncheon- Anne Schrishuhn RCIA-Fred Ban/Rick Erwin [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Bulletin- Mary Blatti Greeters- Fr. Tuan Religious Education- Fred Ban [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Children’s Liturgy- Karen Resar Knights of Columbus- Jeff Wunderlich Children’s Choir- Kaleigh Jerkatis [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Children’s Mass Coordinator- Melinda DiLorenzo Lectors- Kathy O’Hagan Welcoming Committee- Doris Boehm [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Christmas Giving Tree- Kathy Williamson Mom’s of St. Mary’s Worship Commission- Chris Gregory (815) 941-4419 [email protected] [email protected]

Council of Catholic Women- Jeanne Rapp Online Giving- Mary Mogensen Parish Council- Anne Schrishuhn [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Education- Mary Kimble Prayer Square Group- Peg Francisco Youth Ministry- Joann Ban [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

ProLife- Kathy Glover (815) 467-2233

A Message from Fr. Tuan

Dear Parishioners: Here is a reflection for this week’s readings: Our openness to God’s powerful action Helps us understand Jesus’ words in today’s Gospel, when he demands that we become Light a candle “perfect.” Most of us shudder at the thought of having to be perfect. The If you would like to idea of achieving perfection seems impossible, frankly. But, just before des- have a candle lit in the pair sets in, we recall that we are merely creatures. If God wants us to be candle area near the Virgin Mary Statue “holy” and perfect.” as today’s reading emphasize, then God will provide all outside, for a special we need to chip away at our imperfections. If we nurse a hateful grudge intention, please call against someone and cannot image being free of resentment , God can the rectory at help. If we harm our own bodies through bad habits, the holy Spirit can our resolve and transform our daily behavior. If we long for advantage over oth- PLEASE CALL US ers, if we are disgusted by the though of loving unworthy people, if we over- Please call the rectory whelmingly prefer comfort and stability over the wildness of lavish generosi- at 815-467-2233 if you ty--Jesus Christ, King of glory, can convert our timid hearts. These are in the hospital, we transformations take time, patience, and prayer. Sitting quietly to reflect no longer are notified over today’s readings is an excellent kind of prayer, and an inspiring way to by the hospital. begin. Thankyou. Also, please call the Love and Prayers, rectory if you know of anyone who would like a communion vis-

Fr. Tuan

Welcome Back Fr. Tuan, we missed you! From your Staff

RE NEWS

Dear RE Families, This weeks question is: “What is Lent?, Is Lent ac- tually 40 days long?, and Are Sundays excluded We celebrated Ash Wednesday this past week in RE, from Lent”? thank you to all of the parents who came to the ser- vices, we love having you share these services with us. Thank you also to all of the Catechists who helped distribute ashes.

The end of the RE year is getting closer, 8 more weeks to go. The 8th graders are Confirmed, the 2nd graders are making their 1st Reconciliation March 10th th , and 11 during their class time and their First Holy Answers: According to the General Norms Communion is just around the corner and will be here for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, faster than we think. “Lent is a preparation for the celebration of Easter. For the Lenten liturgy disposes both Just a reminder that Fr Tuan will be celebrating Mass with the children this week in RE, I know he is excited catechumens and the faithful to celebrate the to be back and to be celebrating with our children and paschal mystery: catechumens, through the we are just as excited to have him back. several stages of Christian initiation; the faithful through reminders of their own bap- We will be having Confession for grades 3-5 Tuesday tism and through penitential practices” March 17th and grades 3-7 Wednesday March 18th, parents are welcome to stay for Confession. Technically, no. According to the General Please keep all of our children in your prayers during Norms, “Lent runs from Ash Wednes- this Lenten season and always. day until the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, ex- clusive”. This means Lent ends at the begin- Fred Ban ning of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Director of Religious Education Holy Thursday. Count it as you will, that’s Diaconate Class of 2020 more than forty days. Therefore, the number Diocese of Joliet forty in traditional hymns such as “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” is only

an approximation.

No. The definition of what days are included in Lent is given above. No exception is made for Sundays. Indeed, the General Norms go on to specifically name the Sun- days of the period as belonging to the sea-

son: “The Sundays of this season are called the First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sundays of Lent. The Sixth Sunday, which marks the beginning of Holy Week.

Attention High School Seniors

3 Different Scholarships available to our High School Seniors;

Our very own St. Mary’s Scholarship – sponsored by our Corned Beef Dinner Committee. Open to all St. Mary’s parishioners that are High School Seniors. Applications due back March 16th. Applications are available on rectory porch.

Please note these Scholarships have their own requirements Please pick up application for all the details

Joliet Diocesan Council of Catholic Women have scholarship opportunities for you! If you are going to attend or do attend a Catholic High School you can apply for the Bishop Blanchette Scholarship. Applications are available on Rectory Porch

Please note these Scholarships have their own requirements Please pick up application for all the details

If you are a High School Senior and going to any college next year you can apply for the Fr. Sebehar Christian Service Award. Applications are available on Rectory Porch

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Don’t miss out on these opportunities for Scholarships

St. Mary’s Book Club St Casmir:

This week’s is St Casmir: was a Our next selection is prince of the Kingdom of Poland and of “Killers of the Flower the Grand Duchy of . Second Moon” by David oldest son of King Casimir IV, he was tutored by Johannes Longinus, a Grann. Mar 17th, at Polish chronicler and diplomat. After 6:30 p.m at the his elder brother Vladislaus was elect- ed as King of Bohemia in 1471, Casi- Minooka Village Hall mir became the heir apparent. At the age of 13, Casimir conference room. participated in the failed military campaign to install him Copies of the book as King of Hungary. He became known for his piety, de- votion to God, and generosity towards the sick and poor. are available at the He became ill (most likely with tuberculosis) and died at Minooka Library. the age of 25. He was buried in Cathedral and his cult grew. His was initiated by his brother All are welcome! King in 1514 and the tradition holds Questions? Call that he was canonized in 1521. Mary at 815-467- The age of the Protestant was not conducive 9577.Tuesday, . to the cult of . St. Casimir's cult saw a resurgence in the 17th century when his feast day was confirmed by the pope in 1602 and the dedicated Chapel of Saint Casi- mir was completed in 1636. St. Casimir became a of Lithuania and Lithuanian youth. In Vilnius, his feast day is marked annually with Kaziuko mugė (a trade fair) held on the Sunday nearest to March 4, the anniver- sary of his death. There are more than 50 churches named after St. Casimir in Lithuania and Poland, includ- ing Church of St. Casimir, Vilnius and St. Kazimierz Guaranteed Rate Field, 333 35th St., Chicago, Illi- Church, Warsaw, and more than 50 churches in Lithuani- nois 60616, Thursday an and Polish diaspora communities in America. Wom- en's congregation Sisters of Saint Casimir was estab- June 25, 2020 at 7:10pm Tickets from $20.00 each. lished in 1908 and is still active in the . Chris Underhill was an avid White Sox fan. It’s something everyone knew about him and some- While the devotion to St. Casimir is most prevalent in Lith- thing that he enjoyed doing with his family. Sports uania and Poland and their diaspora communities, his played such a big role in his life as a fan, and a cult can be found in other countries as well. In the 17th coach. It was one way he knew how to bring peo- century, at least two societies of Saint Casimir were ac- [41] ple together. With this being said; friends, family tive in Mechelen and (now Belgium). In the 17th century, Casimir's cult also spread in Italy, particular- and coworkers please join us June 25th, 2020 for ly , , ; his cult in Rome was more what would have been his 40th birthday, so we can associated with Polish dignitaries and émigrés.[51] Musical celebrate him by doing one of the things that he performances were organized in Rome in 1675 (words by loved the most, with the people that he loved the Sebastiano Lazzarini, music by Francesco Beretta, per- most. $5.00 of each purchase will also go to the formed at Santo Spirito in Sassia) and in 1678 (words by Ottavio Santacroce, music probably by Giovanni Bicilli, family as we would love to support them in this performed at Santa Maria in Vallicella on the occasion of time! the visit by Michał Kazimierz Radziwiłł and his How it works: Go to https://fevo.me/3aYlgju - wife Katarzyna Sobieska), and in Florence in 1706 (words possibly by Cardinal Pietro Ottoboni,[52] music Click on buy tickets below, Choose the section by ).[53] In Palermo, was where you’d like to sit. Complete the easy pur- commissioned painting Coronation of Saint Casi- chase process. After you complete our easy pur- mir (l’Incoronazione di s. Casimiro) for the altar of Chiesa chase process, share your personal link with di San Nicola da Tolentino [it] (now held at the Galleria friends, family and co-workers. Invite them to join Regionale della Sicilia). you and enjoy the game with your group!

Holy Thursday Adoration With Lent beginning Ash Wednesday, comes the inevitable what will I do or what I will give up for Lent. The Fishers of Men would like to offer you a suggestion of what to do. After mass on Holy Thursday, there is an Ad- oration of the Blessed Sacrament starting right after mass (about 9pm) until 11pm. We would ask you to consider spending 15 to 30 minutes during these two hours spending time with Our Lord, It can be very lonely for Him in our church if nobody is there. Several years ago there were only two people in church during those two hours. How sad. Wouldn't it be great if we could have a full church during this years’ Adoration? It can happen, it only takes you. Make the commitment now to spend some time in silence before the Lord to say a Rosary, pray/meditate, or just plain sit and keep company with Jesus. There is no sign-up or schedule, just come any time between 9pm and 11pm. Stay for a little bit or stay for two hours, the choice is yours. Remember the words of our stewardship prayer that we pray ever Sunday, “Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them” . Minooka Methodist Beginning English Classes Church Lenten Learn English Classes Fish Fry Are you eager to learn English? We are thinking of Starting Feb. 28th. offering a group for learning English on Fridays. Join us! Dine in or carry out St. Francis Xavier Parish & The Knights of Columbus will 4pm-7pm Would you like to help teach, again be hosting a Friday call Jean Tyrell (815) 546-2572. Lenten Fish Fry. The Friday Cod (baked or deep dates will start February 28th fried), Shrimp, Walleye, Estamos pensando en ofrecer un grupo para aprender and continue each Friday in inglés los viernes. Llama si estás interesado. Lent (except Good Friday) – Catfish poorboy, rd. and ends on Friday April 3 choice of French Fries, Call Jean (815) 546-2572 o llamada Elsa (815) 582- Serving is scheduled between 0950 4:30PM and 7:30PM. Carry Parsley Potatoes, Mac outs are offered and can be and Cheese. ordered early - starting at Affordable Family Food 4:00PM (815-609-8077 ext. 207). and Amazing Desserts. St Francis Xavier is located at 2500 Arbeiter Rd, Joliet, IL 60431. From the corner of Ridge Rd and Caton Farm Rd – take Caton Farm Rd (~1 mile west) to Arbeiter Rd. The church is on the north east side of Arbeiter Rd. Mass Schedule

Sat. Feb 29 5:00pm Michael Schmitz & Breann Schneider Wedding Blessings Jeff & Sue Schmitz Sun. March 1 7:30am Parishioners 9:00am Jim & Ann Ferro Anniversary Vicky Martinez Jose & Maria Arellano Chavez Family Cheryl Cervan Mom & Dad 11:00am Anne McEvilly St. Mary’s CCW Mon. March 2 8:30am Fr. Tuan’s brothers Fr. Tuan Tues. March 3 8:30am Bernice Gahm Marie Starks Wed. March 4 8:30am Communion Service Thurs. March 5 8:30am Mary J. Marquardt Ed Walsh Fri. March 6 8:30am Parishioners 3:00pm Stations of the Cross 7:00pm Stations of the Cross Sat. March 7 5:00pm Anne McEvilly Al & Pat Smania Sun. March 8 7:30am Parishioners 9:00am Jim & Ann Ferro Anniversary Vicky Martinez Anne McEvilly Terry & Beth McDonald 11:00am Roger Sokol St. Mary’s KC’s

This week candles were lit for Police and Firefighters, Special Intention

Mass Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers March 7 & 8

Kathy Sabuco Dawn Follmuth, Mary Lou Salato, J. Dziuba Mike Healy, Carol Musgrave, Sofia Dziuba 5:00pm Catherine Akroush Lauren Klimchak

Steve Renison MaryAnn Lofky, John Dollinger, Antonio Esquivel Noreen Dollinger, Carole Fremarek, Alex Esquivel 7:30am Terri Maffeo John Horvat

Sue Gregory Erica Schramm, Amber Boeschel, S. Knoppe Samantha Lehner, Tracy Dahlberg, 9:00am Elliot Dahlberg Sydney Yunker A. Krolczyk

Betty Mettille Glenda Smith, Nancy Matesevac, I. Figarelli Jack Egan 11:00am Pat Ukockis, Javier Martinez, Kelly Klepec, Marie Moretti, Pete Klepec I. Mireles

Please pray for

Denise Tonarelli Nichole Reisberg Deidra Hogan Lucille Noel Kimberly Gaydula Sarah Landers Cathy Hesselgesser Dominic Boblak Rex Easton Pam Baumgarter Anthony Blum Walter Gacek Jillian Munsell Fr. Tuan Judy Stafford Geri Dillion Dylan Pickett Fr. Jim Lennon Bill Stafford Robyn Bumgarner Sandra Severson Mark Evans Perez Family Barb Tweet Paul Thien phu Taryn Schrader Brody Roberts Kevin McEvilly Bishop Conlon Jim Cox Don Ruettiger

Thank you for sharing your time, talent and treasure!

Please remember St. Mary’s Church in your will or trust. We are grateful for the generous support that you give to St. Mary’s parish through your weekly contributions. Have you considered providing for the continuation of that support by including the parish in your Will? Bequests given to the parish through Wills are for the sole use of St. Mary’s Parish . To include the parish in your Will the correct language is” I give (a percentage or amount) to St. Mary’s Parish, Minooka, lL”. Thank you for giving consideration to leaving a legacy!

CollecƟon Totals for the Weekend of: February 15/16, 2020 Collected Online Total Weekly Offering $6,172.00 $1,952.25 $8,124.25 Foundaon for Faith $348.65 $655.00 $1,003.65 Major Maintenance $330.00 $60.00 $390.00 Needy in Community $184.00 $20.00 $204.00 YTD Weekly Offering Collected $290,941.25 YTD Weekly Offering Needed $275,561.88

January 31, 2020 Loan Balance: $157,142.97 Thank You

Collecon Totals for the Weekend of: February 22/23, 2020

Collected Online Total

Weekly Offering $5,943.00 $1,880.25 $7,823.25

Foundaton for Faith $8,547.00 $45.00 $8,592.00

Major Maintenance $100.00 $20.00 $120.00

Needy in Community $147.00 $45.00 $192.00

YTD Weekly Offering Collected $298,764.50

YTD Weekly Offering Needed $283,912.24

January 31, 2020 Loan Balance: $157,142.97 Thank You

CHURCH NAME & NUMBER — Saint Mary #512192

ADDRESS — 303 W. St Mary Street P.O. Box 456 Minooka, IL 60447

PHONE — 815-467-2233 (Rectory)

CONTACT PERSON — Father Tuan Van Nguyen Mary Blatti- bulletin editor

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