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Week of May 19 — May 25, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Easter — May 19, 2019 WELCOME TO THE INTERFAITH AIRPORT CHAPELS OF CHICAGO! The “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race.” — Revelation 21:3 O’Hare Airport Chapel and Midway Airport Chapel are each a peaceful oasis in a busy venue. A place to bow your head in prayer MISSIONARIES OF MERCY while lifting up your heart and spirit! Prayer books and rugs, Paul’s back! After last week’s “violent abuse,” opponents organized a lynch rosaries, and worship materials are available, as are chaplains for mob that beat Paul nearly to death. But call Paul the spiritual counsel. You are welcome to attend Mass or Worship “energizing evangelist,” transforming deadly cruelty into services and to come to the chapels (open 24/7) to pray or medi- life-giving zeal. Paul’s past courage should inspire our com- tate. May God bless your travels. — Fr. Zaniolo, Administrator mitment; Revelation’s future “new heaven, new earth” should inspire our optimism. But Revelation’s present assurance, “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human Interfaith Calendar & Events race,” should challenge us to become “missionaries of ✈Buddha Day (Vesakha Puja Day), May 20, is the most important mercy.” Because Francis declared that the Church’s festival in Buddhism. On the first full moon day in May, Buddhists all over credibility is completely dependent on our showing uncon- the world celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha. ditional mercy. Mercy, said Francis, makes the Church, the ✈May 24: The Bahá’í Faith marks the Anniversary of the Declaration of world, and everyone young again, reawakened to life’s noblest virtues. the Báb (1844, Shiraz, Persia). Fittingly, in today’s Gospel Jesus reinforces that theme: “This is how all ✈ Source: The 2019 InterFaith Calendar, Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

TODAY’S READINGS Chapel Staff Birthdays & Anniversaries First Reading — Paul and reported how God had opened the ✈ Birthday blessing go out to Mrs. Lynne Hertzberg May 19. door of faith to the Gentiles (Acts 14:21-27). Psalm — I will praise your ● anniversary wishes to Fr. Daniel Flens May 20, and Fr. name for ever, my king and my God (Psalm 145). Second Reading — Thomas Refermat & Fr. Michael Zaniolo May 21. God’s dwelling is with the human race (Revelation 21:1-5a). Gospel — This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another (John 13:31-33a, 34-35). ORD CATHOLIC MASS INTENTIONS 05/18/19 4:00 p.m. † Steve & Fran Sulimowski req. by Daniel Gonet READINGS FOR THE WEEK 6:00 p.m. † Carol Infante req. by Ed. & Phyllis Louis Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 05/19/19 6:30 a.m. ● Intentions of Holy Ghost Parish Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a 9:00 a.m. † Virginia Starsiak req. by Beatrice Bautista Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 11:00 a.m. ● Gretchen Schneider (Graduation Day) req. by Family Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 1:00 p.m. † Richard Montanez req. by Juan Montanez Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 05/20/19 11:30 a.m. † Jane Machiaszek req. by Mike Brennan Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29 05/21/19 11:30 a.m. ● Fr. Michael Zaniolo (Ordination Anniv.) by Carl Coslick 05/22/19 11:30 a.m. † Bertha M. Katakis req. by John & Susan Schneider TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION 05/23/19 11:30 a.m. ● Intentions of Holy Ghost Parish Frequent fliers today have many ways to accrue air miles, so one doesn’t 05/24/19 11:30 a.m. † Florence Jirschele req. by John Jirschele always have to endure long hours in cramped seats to earn free hours in ● Denotes Living/Special Intention † Denotes Deceased/Memorial cramped seats. In St. Paul’s day, there were no such perks, nor would there have been any legal system for him to protest the shipwrecks he endured. CHICAGO AIRPORTS CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY PUBLISHES MASS INTENTIONS in He had other rewards in mind. The churches that he established in the the O’Hare and Midway Airport Chapel bulletins each week. Dates in 2019 catalogue of cities from today’s first reading must have been very different are available. Requesting a Mass intention is a tra- from one another. Language, culture, customs, religious history, obstacles ditional and meaningful way to honor a deceased to community, social challenges, the places where they met, their clothing, loved one, or to offer a thoughtful message of sym- their bread and wine, all distinct, particular to the area. pathy to the bereaved. Special intentions for the There were social customs as well: in a Christian household, the only living may be requested for one who is ill, as well as place where a slave would be able to stand legally as an equal with the mas- to observe special occasions, such as anniversaries ter would be at the table of the Lord, because at that table a new world of and birthdays, or simply in thanksgiving. “Mass reconciliation was imaged. While Paul revered local customs, he was re- Intention Offering” slips are available on the vestibule table, online lentless about challenging the ways that people lived their Christian lives at http://www.cacc.us, or call the chapel office weekdays at 773-686- and how their worship reflected them. It is much the same today, as a 2636. The Archdiocese of Chicago suggests a donation of $10. global seeks to respect local customs and culture, allowing for differences in many things, yet always giving expression to the underly- ing presence of Christ, who binds us all together into his body. MDW CATHOLIC MASS INTENTIONS —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. 05/18/19 4:00 p.m. † James Consentino req. by Patricia L. Consentino 05/19/19 9:00 a.m. ● Dr. Edward Gleich req. by Michele Valentino MDW Airport Chapel ORD Airport Chapel 11:00 a.m. † Emmett Matthew Wright req. by Peter & Suzanne Daly Concourse C, Mezzanine Level Terminal 2, Mezzanine Level 05/20/19 11:30 a.m. † Spc. Allen Levi Stigler, Jr. req. by Bailey Family (Inside Security Checkpoint) (Outside Security Checkpoint) 05/21/19 11:30 a.m. † Lawrence Haywiser req. by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bailey ROMAN CATHOLIC MASSES ROMAN CATHOLIC MASSES 05/22/19 11:30 a.m. † Patrick Kelley Inglis req. by Robert Inglis, Jr. SATURDAY VIGIL: 4:00 p.m. SATURDAY VIGIL: 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. 05/23/19 11:30 a.m. † Sgt. Roshain Brooks req. by Bailey Family SUNDAY: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SUNDAY: 6:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 05/24/19 11:30 a.m. ● Intentions of Holy Ghost Parish Monday—Friday: 11:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. ● Denotes Living/Special Intention † Denotes Deceased/Memorial Evening before Holy Day: 4:00 p.m. Monday—Friday: 11:30 a.m. Holy Day: Check Bulletin Announcements Evening before Holy Day: 4:00 p.m. Rev. Fr. Michael G. Zaniolo, STL, CAC — Administrator/Catholic Chaplain www.airporthapels.org/holydayschedule.html Holy Day: Check Bulletin Announcements Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago ~ www.airporthapels.org/holydayschedule.html Mr. Qazi M. Biabani — Imam Khateeb/Muslim Chaplain PROTESTANT WORSHIP ~ Muslim Community Center of Chicago Monday: 10:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. ISLAMIC JUMA’ PRAYER Rev. Dr. Hutz H. Hertzberg - Protestant Chaplain Friday & Holidays: 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Friday: 1:15 p.m. The Moody Church of Chicago Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m., 12:00, and ~ PROTESTANT WORSHIP Mrs. Susan E. Schneider, CAP — Office/Business Manager/Fund Raiser 1:30 p.m. Mr. Michael Brennan — Bulletin Editor See Website for Schedule This Week in the Life of the Church - Feast Days and Notable Events in Church History Sunday, May 19, 2019 Wednesday, May 22, 2019 ✙ We Remember: ST. DUNSTAN OF CANTERBURY (909-988), one of the ✙ We Remember: ST. JULIA was a noble maiden of sold into great figures in English history and the most famous of all the Anglo-Saxon slavery by the Vandal conquerors (c. 439). St. Julia is the patroness of Cor- , restored Benedictine monastic life in England. Under his rule as ab- sica. ✚ ST. RITA OF CASCIA (1381-1457), like St. Jude, is patron of bot, Glastonbury became the greatest center of learning in the country. Dun- desperate cases; she is also invoked by the unhappily married. She died on stan himself excelled as a goldsmith, an illuminator, embroiderer and musi- this day in 1457. (B,P) ■ In 1925, the death of Matt Talbot, the "saint in cian. He was summoned to court to be a royal counselor, but was forced into overalls" who overcame his alcoholism, and, through his deep faith, spent his exile by King Edwy, whom he had rebuked. Dunstan now spent one year at life ministering to other suffering alcoholics. Ghent, then a great center of monastic restoration. He was recalled to Eng- Thursday, May 23, 2019 land by King Edgar and became his chief adviser, being ordained of ✙ We Remember: ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE ROSSI (1698-1764) - the Worcester (957), Canterbury (961), and appointed Pope John XII's legate in apostle of the abandoned. Born near Genoa, John was a member of the England (961). He achieved, along with Saints Ethelwold of Winchester and Roman clergy, appointed canon of Santa Maria in Cosmedin at the foot Oswald of York, a thorough monastic and ecclesiastical reform throughout of the Aventine. He was well known for his work as a missionary and cate- England and initiated a vigorous policy of national unification and moral chist among farmers and herdsmen, the sick and prisoners. He was canon- restoration. Active and energetic until falling ill around the feast of Ascen- ized in 1881.(B) ● In 1498, Italian Dominican reformer GIROLAMO SAVON- sion, 988, the archbishop celebrated Mass and announced his impending AROLA (1452-1498), who attempted to establish a theocratic government in death. He chose a place for his burial, and two days later died peacefully at Florence, was hung and burned after popular feeling turned against him. Canterbury, in his cathedral of Christ Church. In art he is shown as a bishop ● In 1920, the encyclical Pacem, Dei Munus Pulcherrimum (on peace holding the Devil by a pair of pincers, often by the nose. (B,L) and Christian reconciliation) was issued by Pope Benedict XV two years ✙ The first saint canonized by Pope John Paul II was ST. CRISPIN OF after WWI. It urged all Christian people to forgive one another and to work VITERBO (1668-1750) a humble Franciscan friar, a gardener, a cook, a toward lasting peace. This encyclical also lifted a 50 year ban on visits by beggar for the Order, a "picker-upper" of unwanted babies left at the door. Catholic heads of state to the Vatican, imposed by Pope Pius IX after no Assigned menial tasks, he loved to call himself "the little beast of burden of countries came to the Vatican’s assistance when the Kingdom of Piedmont the Capuchins." Born Peter Fioretti at Viterbo, Italy, today's saint had an seized and abolished the Papal States. (W) early veneration for Mary. He studied at a Jesuit college and became a shoe- Friday, May 24, 2019 maker and took the name Crispin at the age of 25 when he became a lay ✙ We Remember: ST. I of Scotland (1084-1153) was the son brother with the Capuchin Franciscans. Much loved by the people, St. Crispin of King Malcolm III and St. Margaret. He was sent to the Norman court in was venerated for his miracles, prophecies and wisdom. He died in on England in 1093 and succeeded his brother as King of Scotland in 1113. May 19, 1750, was beatified in 1806, and canonized by Pope John Paul II on David founded numerous sees and monasteries, established Norman law in June 20, 1982. (B,D,P) Scotland, and was noted for his justice, charity and piety. He died at Carlisle, Monday, May 20, 2019 Scotland, on this day in 1253, and though listed in both Catholic and Protes- ✙ We Remember: ST. BERNARDINE OF SIENA (1380-1444) was a re- tant calendars, he has never been formally canonized. (P) former, popular preacher, writer, and promoter of devotion to the Holy Saturday, May 25, 2019 Name of Jesus. He was a Franciscan accounted the foremost Italian mission- ✙ We Remember: VENERABLE (672-735), POPE ST. GREG- ary of the 15th century. We do well to remember St. Bernardine's statement, ORY VII (1020-1085), ST. DE PAZZI (1566- made like a true Franciscan: "If you speak of God, speak with love. If you 1607) and ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE BARAT (1779-1865). ✚ Bede is speak of yourself, speak with love. Take care that there is nothing in you but the only Englishman honored as (in 1879). He was love, love, love." (S,B) born in the region of the monastery at Jarrow, where he was educated from Tuesday, May 21, 2019 the age of 7 and where he spent his whole life, studying Sacred Scripture and ✙ We Remember: St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions the Fathers. He was a grammarian, naturalist, poet, and theologian; his great “Long live Christ the King and the of Guadalupe!” This was the slogan work, Ecclesiastical History of the English People was written in 731. St. of the “Cristero” uprising in the 1920’s against the anti-Catholic government Boniface described him as "a light of the Church lit by the Holy Spirit." of Mexico which had instituted and enforced laws against the Church in an ✚ Gregory, also known as Hildebrand, was a Benedictine who served as attempt to eradicate the Catholic faith in Mexico, even going so far as to ban abbot of St. Paul-outside-the-Walls in Rome, beginning his close association all foreign clergy and the celebration of Mass in some regions. St. Christo- with the , five of whom he served as archdeacon. In 1073, he himself pher Magallanes, along with 21 other and three lay companions, were was elected pope and continued his life-long struggle against lay investiture, martyred between 1915 and 1937, by shooting or hanging, throughout eight simony and clerical concubinage. He also tried to end the schism of the Mexican states, for their membership in the Cristero movement. Magallanes Eastern Churches (1054) and to launch a Crusade to free Jerusalem from erected a seminary in Totatiche and he and his companions secretly preached the Turks (1070). He succeeded in imposing his will on his persistent en- and ministered to the faithful. The last words heard spoken by Magallanes emy, the emperor Henry IV of , but nevertheless a few years later he were from his cell, when he shouted, "I am innocent and I die innocent. I was driven into exile at Salerno, where he died, alone and abandoned, forgiv- forgive with all my heart those responsible for my death, and I ask God that ing all his enemies and lifting all excommunications except those against the shedding of my blood serve the peace of our divided Mexico". St. John Henry IV and the antipope he instigated. (S,B) ✚ St. Mary Magdalene de Paul II beatified the Cristero martyrs in 1992 and canonized them in 2000. Pazzi was a Carmelite who, throughout her life, was subject to remark- (www.catholicnewsagency.com) able mystical experiences. She died a holy death at the age of 41. (S,B) ✚ST. GODRIC OF FINCHALE (c. 1070-1170) was “a peddler, pilgrim, sailor, ✚ St. Mary Magdalene Sophie Barat founded the Society of the Sa- captain, bailiff, then hermit for 50 years. Godric was all these and a writer of cred Heart of Jesus at Amiens in 1801. A woman of great charm and en- music and verse as well,” says Butler’s, “a rare example of a medieval man of terprise, she established houses of her new congregation throughout Europe, humble origin of whom we have personal contemporary record.” Godric is America and Africa - 105 foundations in all - during her lifetime. She was remembered as “a good listener, always serious, and sympathetic to those in canonized in 1925. (B) ● Though it is not commonly known, there were actu- trouble.” He had famous visitors, like St. Aelred of Rievaulx and St. Robert of ally two POPE JOHN XXIII'S. Most of us remember the beloved John Newminster, and in his last days received messages from St. Thomas of Can- elected in 1958, but on this day in 1410, during the height of the Great terbury (Becket - who in the same year Godric died was murdered in the Western Schism (1378-1417), when there were several claimants to the Cathedral of Canterbury), and a letter from Pope Alexander III, which papacy, a Neapolitan cardinal by the name of Baldassare Cossa was elected survives. The Durham monks took care of Godric in his last, long illness, and and took the name John XXIII. He was deposed at the COUNCIL OF CON- his tomb became a place of pilgrimage. Godric died on this day 845 years STANCE (1414-1418) and finished his life as the Cardinal-Bishop of Tuscu- ago. (B,L) lum, dying in 1415. With him the name John disappeared from the papal ✚ In 1996, the deaths of CHRISTIAN DE CHERGE AND COMPANIONS, registers until it was rehabilitated by Good Pope John more than 500 years

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