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May 2, 2021

LET’S REFLECT Sacrament of Confirmation

WEEKLY READINGS Let God accompany and speak to you throughout the week Liturgy Schedule

KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS Let’s pray for one another

NEWS

11 Times Mary’s Apparitions Proved Her Love For All People, All Cultures, All Races

Congratulations Confirmandi !

Mother’s Day Coffee Sunday

Flowers for Mom

VIATORIAN VOCATIONS

CORNER 4170 W Addison St. Chicago, IL 60641 / Phone: (773) 286 - 4040 Fax: (773) 286 –4122 www.stviatorparish.org Let’s Reflect

Dear Friends,

The gospel passage for this Fifth Sunday of Easter gives us another “I AM” image; this time it is of a vine and its branches. Jesus identifies himself as the true vine and the Father as the vine grower. Obviously, we are the branches and are reminded that “just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own Rev. Pat Render, CSV unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me”. Remaining connected Pastor is the key. In the second reading from his first letter, John identifies the connection by assuring us that “those who keep his (Christ’s) commandments remain in him and he in them”. John explains further that “his commandment is this: we should believe in the name of God’s son, Jesus Christ, and love one another just as he commanded us”. The criteria for remaining connected seem to be PARISH MINISTRIES believing and loving. That sounds simple enough, but we all know that the devil is in the details. MINISTERIOS DE LA PARROQUIA Neither believing nor loving are fixed states of being. They are fluid and they can change like the

wind. Just think how hard it is to sustain a loving attitude towards someone and how believing can Pastor/Parroco change with circumstances and situations. Tragedy, suffering, disappointment, unanswered pray- Rev. Patrick W. Render, CSV Ext. 13 ers, failed hopes, disillusionment, and betrayal can all severely threaten love and belief, sometimes Associate Pastor/Pastor Asociado wiping them out altogether. So can neglect and apathy. Being connected in family, in friendships, in Rev. Moses Mesh, CSV Ext. 15 any kinds of bonds with others takes attention and effort. So does faith and believing. While we all Deacon Couples/Parejas Diaconales know that faith is a gift from God, keeping faith alive and healthy takes work on our part as well as Rev. Mr. Mario and Yanira Hernandez God’s. Letting faith stagnate or presuming that the depth of faith from childhood or adolescence is Rev. Mr. Victor and Maria Flores adequate for life, is surely dangerous – and erroneous. Faith is more than content and knowledge; Rev. Mr. Felix & Carmen Crespo it is relational. Believing in someone, even God, demands trust and intentionality. These are living Rev. Mr. Bill and Paula Burns In Residence states of being and willing. To remain connected then, in both believing and loving, needs nurturing Brother Michael T. Gosch, CSV and growth. Prayer, reading, learning, observing, and reflecting can all contribute to believing; pray- Rev. Corey Brost, CSV er, attention, familiarity and appreciation will each keep love alive. School Principal/Directora de la Escuela Mrs. Lisa Rieger (773) 545 - 2173 The Sacrament of Confirmation is intended to reaffirm and strengthen faith development in a per- Music Ministry/Ministro de la Música son who is celebrating the sacrament. This Saturday over 100 of our young people celebrated that Luis Galvez Ext. 22 sacrament with their sponsors and parents here at St. Viator. We congratulate them all …..and Religious Ed./Youth Ministry remind them this is not the end. Too often the checklist of requirements for Confirmation ends with Ed. Religiosa/Ministerio de Jóvenes the event itself and young people feel that they have learned enough. How can fourteen-year-old Hector Obregon Luna Ext. 28 Operations Director learning be enough for life? How can an adolescent relationship with God be adequate to sustain Tony Lopez Ext. 18 adulthood? Most of us know that it is not enough, and it is incumbent on us as a community of adult Alumni Relations-Development believers to find ways to assist these young people in active engagement with their faith and their Maggie Goschi ‘75 Gebien Ext. 31 experiences of believing and loving. They are young branches, still green, and need all the nurtur- Parish Secretary/Secretaria Parroquial ing and pruning that we can offer them. Congratulate them if you see them, but pray for each of Ivy Vera Ext. 10 them as well. [email protected] Bulletin Editor/ Editor del Boletín Fr. Pat Render, csv Maria Perez Lagos [email protected] Reflexionemos Liturgy Schedule Queridos amigos, MASS SCHEDULE SAINTS VIATOR AND El pasaje del evangelio para este Quinto Domingo de Pascua nos da otra imagen del “YO SOY”; WENCESLAUS esta vez es de una vid y sus sarmientos. Jesús se identifica a sí mismo como la vid verdadera y al Padre como el viñador. Evidentemente, somos los sarmientos y se nos recuerda que “así como un WEEKENDS / FINES DE SEMANA sarmiento no puede dar fruto por sí solo si no permanece en la vid, tampoco tú si no permaneces en Saturdays / Sábados mí”. Permanecer conectado es la clave. En la segunda lectura de su primera carta, Juan identifica la 5:00 p.m. English St. Wenceslaus conexión asegurándonos que "los que guardan sus mandamientos (de Cristo) permanecen en él y él 5:30 p.m. English St. Viator en ellos". Juan explica además que "su mandamiento es este: debemos creer en el nombre del hijo de Dios, Jesucristo, y amarnos unos a otros tal como él nos ordenó". Los criterios para permanecer Sundays / Domingos conectados parecen ser creer y amar. Eso suena bastante simple, pero todos sabemos que el diablo 8:30 a.m. English St. Viator (also está en los detalles. livestream) Ni creer ni amar son estados fijos. Son variables y pueden cambiar como el viento. Piensen en lo 9:00 a.m. Bilingual St. Wenceslaus difícil que es mantener una actitud amorosa hacia alguien y en cómo creer puede cambiar con las 10:30 a.m. Spanish St. Viator (also circunstancias y situaciones. La tragedia, el sufrimiento, los desencantos, las oraciones sin respues- livestream) ta, las esperanzas fallidas, la desilusión y la traición pueden amenazar gravemente el amor y la fe, a 12:00 p.m. Spanish St. Wenceslaus veces eliminándolos por completo. Lo mismo ocurre con la negligencia y la apatía. Estar conectado 12:30 p.m. Spanish St. Viator con la familia, con las amistades, o en cualquier tipo de vínculo con los demás requiere atención y esfuerzo. También lo requiere la fe. Si bien todos sabemos que la fe es un regalo de Dios, mantener WEEKDAYS/DIARIAS la fe viva y saludable requiere trabajo tanto de nuestra parte como de Dios. Dejar que la fe se estan- 8:00 a.m. Bilingual St. Wenceslaus que o presumir que la profundidad de la fe desde la niñez o la adolescencia es adecuada para toda 8:15 a.m. English St. Viator la vida es ciertamente peligroso y erróneo. La fe es más que contenido y conocimiento; es relacional. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Spanish St. Viator Creer en alguien, incluso en Dios, exige confianza e intencionalidad. Estos son estados vivientes de 7:00 p.m. Friday Spanish St. Wences- ser y querer. Entonces, para permanecer conectado, tanto en la fe como en el amor, se necesita laus nutrición y crecimiento. La oración, la lectura, el aprendizaje, la observación y la reflexión pueden contribuir a la fe; la oración, la atención, la familiaridad y el aprecio mantendrán vivo el amor. RECONCILIATION/CONFESION Saturday 3:00 p.m. Eng./Span. St. Wen- El Sacramento de la Confirmación está destinado a reafirmar y fortalecer el desarrollo de la fe en ceslaus la persona que está recibiendo el sacramento. Este sábado más de 100 de nuestros jóvenes celebra- Saturday 4:00 p.m. Eng./Span. St. Viator ron ese sacramento con sus padrinos y padres aquí en St. Viator. Los felicitamos a todos… ..y les recordamos que este no es el final. Con demasiada frecuencia, la lista de verificación de los requisi- tos para la Confirmación termina con el evento en sí y los jóvenes sienten que han aprendido lo sufi- ciente. ¿Cómo puede ser suficiente para la vida el aprendizaje adquirido hasta los catorce años? ¿Cómo puede una relación adolescente con Dios ser adecuada para sostener la edad adulta? La mayoría de nosotros sabemos que no es suficiente, y nos corresponde a nosotros, como comunidad de creyentes adultos, encontrar formas para ayudar a estos jóvenes a participar activamente en su fe y sus experiencias de creer y amar. Son ramas jóvenes, todavía verdes, y necesitan todo el cuidado que podamos ofrecerles. Felicítenlos si los ven, pero también, oren por cada uno de ellos.

Clerics of St. Viator P. Pat Render, csv Website: www.viatorians.com

READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Lecturas para la semana

I am the vine, and you are the branches. If you stay joined to me, and I stay joined to you, then you will produce lots of fruit. But you cannot do anything without me. Jn 15:5 Yo soy la vid, ustedes las ramas. El que permanece en mí y yo en él, este lleva mucho fruto. Pero separados de mí nada pueden hacer . Jn 15:5

Sunday: Sacraments Acts 9:26-31/Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 [26a]/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8 Monday: Sacrament of Baptism 1 Cor 15:1-8/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Jn 14:6-14 Baptismal class required for parents and godparents. Tuesday: English Classes: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Acts 14:19-28/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21 [cf. 12]/Jn 14:27-31a Baptism is offered: Wednesday: 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month in English at 2:00 pm. Acts 15:1-6/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 [cf. 1]/Jn 15:1-8 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month in Spanish at 2:00 pm. Thursday: Acts 15:7-21/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 10 [3]/Jn 15:9-11 Sacrament of Marriage Friday: Please contact the Parish Office six (6)months prior to the Acts 15:22-31/Ps 57:8-9, 10 and 12 [10a]/Jn 15:12-17 wedding in order to complete paper work. Saturday: Registration to the Parish Acts 16:1-10/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5/Jn 15:18-21 Next Sunday: Please stop by the Parish office to complete your regis- Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [cf. 2b]/1 Jn 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17 tration.

Sacramentos Domingo: Sacramento Bautismal Hch 9, 26-31/Sal 21, 26-27. 28. 30. 31-32 [26]/1 Jn 3, 18-24/Jn 15, 1-8 Las clases bautismales son requeridas para los padres y Lunes: padrinos 1 Cor 15, 1-8/Sal 18, 2-3. 4-5 [5]/Jn 14, 6-14 En Español: 3er Martes de cada mes a las 7:00 pm. Martes: El Bautismo se celebra cada mes de la siguiente manera: Hch 14, 19-28/Sal 144, 10-11. 12-13. 21 [cfr. 12]/Jn 14, 27-31 1er y 3er Domingo del mes a las 2:00 pm en Inglés. Miércoles: 2do y 4to Domingo del mesa las 200 pm. en Español. Hch 15, 1-6/Sal 121, 1-2. 3-4. 4-5 [cfr. 1]/Jn 15, 1-8 Jueves: Sacramento de Matrimonio Hch 15, 7-21/Sal 95, 1-2. 2-3. 10 [3]/Jn 15, 9-11 Es importante que las personas contacten a la oficina Viernes: parroquial con seis (6) meses de anticipación. Hch 15, 22-31/Sal 56, 8-9. 10 y 12 [10]/Jn 15, 12-17 Registre su familia en la parroquia Sábado: Por favor, visite la oficina parroquial para registrarse. Hch 16, 1-10/Sal 99, 1-2. 3. 5/Jn 15, 18-21 Domingo siguiente: Hch 10, 25-26. 34-35. 44-48/Sal 97, 1. 2-3. 3-4 [cfr. 2]/1 Jn 4, 7-10/Jn 15, 9-17

PRAYER REQUEST

“For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers” 1 Peter 3:13 Mass & Intentions / Misas & Please keep in your Prayers:

Intenciones Luis Mendieta & Ted Dluzyn ~Denise Hernandez ~Dominga Serrano

Eloy Gomez ~Ana Ceci Juache~Homero Perez ~Cary Evans~Angel Pagan Monday, May 3, 2021 Sts. Phillip and James, Apostles Pattie Montemayor~August (Bud) Roller~Lorena Lamas~ Jackie Andres 8:15 a.m. Ashur Toma Tommy Bosco~Bertha Parker~Bob Segraves Larry Parker~Nestor Rodriguez Mary Ellen Evans ~ Mary Ann Principe~Rafael Suarez ~Patricia Lozano Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Lisa Barsanti-Gonzalez~Jesus Lamas ~Elena Enriquez ~Tammy Curtis 8:15 a.m. For our Neighbors Andi Leineberg~ Jim Evans~Jo Jo Buscemi~ Carol McCleary Linda McCleary ~ Carol Zehren~Jesus Garcia~Josefina Hernandez de Olivo Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Rob Strantz~Linda Dupin~Joanne Stanton ~Gloria De La Cruz 8:15 a.m. The Dwyer Family by Josephine A. Evans Patricia Chrastka ~Maria Robles~Dolores Puhl~Jeremy Delgado 7:00 p.m. Reyna Ruiz, Olga Ruiz, Fidel Ruiz & Margaret Brown ~Inge Gibson ~ Joel Rojas ~Donald Rietman ~ Gail Formica Fidelio Lopez by Mama & Familia Cecile Segraves~ Mary Bosco ~John Bosco~Jim Bychowski Jerry Goldstein~ Mary Walsh~ Anne Kelly Thursday, May 6, 2021 Brigitte Dluzyn~ Diane Sungail~ Liesel Kutzner~ Liesel Frank National Day of Prayer Pam Brammer~ Roseanne Gagliardotto~ Sylvia Weber 8:15 a.m. For an end to the Corona Virus Adal Zapat ~Connie Cornett~Beata Gamboa Rudolfo Gamboa~Neil Gamboa~Leonora Llanes~Juan Guevara Friday, May 7, 2021 Violeta Galang~ Narciso Galang~Nephtal Galang~Victoria Bonilla 8:15 a.m. For our friends Virinder Nohrinda ~Laura Dobroski~Edward Garcia~Elijah Aaron Ana Lopez~Lisa & Ray Prince ~Ginny Ciszek, Lu Saturday, Mayo 7, 2021 8:15 a.m. For the People of the Parish PLEASE NOTE: All names will be NOW automatically removed from the sick list after 3 months, unless office is notified. Thank you for your cooperation. 5:50 p.m. For the People of the Parish

Sunday, Mayo 8, 2021 Those serving our country 6th Sunday of Easter Captain Teresa Moreno, Air Force ◊ Sgt. Mark Renkal Jr., Army ◊1st Lt. Jacob Mother’s Day Schlenbecker, SMC◊Timothy Paul Vasiliadis, SPC MP, Army◊B Ortega◊ 1st Lt. 8:30 a.m. Mary Ann & John Evans by Jackie Dupon Matthew Rowe, Army ◊PFC Ricardo Dominguez, Army ◊Richie Hurley, US 10:30 a.m. Maria Ramona Vera by the Vera Family Navy

12:30 p.m. Esperanza Andrea Madueño – 1st Death Baptized Anni. By Family April 25, 2021 – Jozil Joaquin Granados & Jasmine Hernandez Rosa Elvira Aguilar by Mercedes Aguilar & Family

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f you are unable to attend Mass due to being Week! I homebound, even temporarily, we have There is no page of the Gospel on which trained Ministers of Care who can bring the Eu- there is no place for us. For us Christians, charist to you in your home. If you or someone meditating is a way of coming into con- you know would like us to visit, to bring the Eucha- tact with Jesus. And in this way, only in this way, rist, or both, call the rectory at 773-286-4040, and can we discover ourselves. someone will visit.

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11 Times Mary’s Apparitions Proved Her The apparitions were approved by the Holy see in 1949. The most important message of these appearances was: Do you love my son? –Yes – they said

Love For All People, All Cultures, to her. –Do you love me? –Oh, Yes! -Then, sacrifice for me.

All Races 5. Our Lady of Czestochowa – Po-

land 1. Lady of Kibeho – Africa The Black Virgin de Czestochowa is This was the first appearance of the the oldest relic revered in Poland and Virgin Mary in Africa approved by the is one of its national symbols. It is said Church. The Virgin Mary appears in the that the wood on which the icon is poorest area of Rwanda; On November painted came from a board of the 28, 1981, in Kibeho. She appears to 3 house of the Holy Family and that it was visionaries and warns about the genocide that would happen a few painted by none other than Saint Luke, himself. In this painting, the Virgin years later in Rwanda. She asks for conversion, fasting, prayer, and calls attention beyond herself, pointing to Jesus, who extends His right hand repentance. It was not just a call for Africa but for the whole world. toward the viewer as a sign of blessing.

2. Virgin of Caacupé – Paraguay 6. Our Lady of La Salette – France

The image dates from the 1600s, in The Virgin of La Salette is another which an Indian named Joseph prom- appearance of our Holy Mother to ises to the Virgin to make her an im- two little shepherds in the small vil- age of wood if she saves him from the lage of Salette, France. In these ap- enemy Mbaya tribe. Legend has it paritions, the Virgin asks once again that the very same Virgin appears and shows him the place where he for prayers, especially for priests and should hide in safety. The Indian Joseph delivers on his promise and religious. sculpts this beautiful image that is now patron of the Paraguayan people. Among the countless miracles attributed to her, one of the 7. Our Lady of Sheshan – China most remarkable was the preservation of the city of Caacupé amidst a The most important Catholic shrine in great flood that produced the Ypacarai Lake. China is located in Sheshan and is

one of the largest pilgrimage sites in 3. Virgin of Chapi – Perú all of Asia. Built by Jesuit priests in The image is most venerated in the 1863, the sanctuary was damaged southern regions of Peru. The story of during revolutions and Catholic perse- this lady and her sanctuary in the cutions, however, Christians in Asia

remote and inhospitable Valley of continue to trust Our Lady of Sheshan, the Virgin who kept them safe.

Chapi dates back to 1700. The priests entrusted with establishing a parish 8. Our Lady of Akita – Japan closer to the population gave orders to carry the Virgin to another Also known as the Fátima of East, the place. It was said that the image became so heavy that it was impos- local bishop approved this appearance sible to move it from that place. Every May 1st, a pilgrimage is held to of Mary for public veneration in 1988. the sanctuary of Chapi. The image is located in the community

of Siervas of the Eucharist in Akita, 4. Our Lady of Beauring – Belgium Japan. The same Virgin healed the Also known as Our Lady of the Gold- original visionary, Sister Agnes from deafness. In June 1988, Joseph Cardi- en Heart, it is the image that ap- nal Ratzinger, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, gave peared 33 times to some Belgian definitive judgment on the events and messages of Akita, judging them reli- children between the years 1932 and able and worthy of faith. The cardinal noted that Akita is a continuation of 1933 in the small village of Beauring. the message of Fatima. Our Parish Activities & Announcements Actividades y Anuncios en nuestra Parroquia

9. Our Lady of La Vang – Vietnam MOTHER’S DAY

COFFEE SUNDAY The first appearance of Our Lady of

La Vang was in 1798. There had May 9th been Catholic persecutions through- out the country. Many Catholics took refuge in the forest of La Vang, and Join us for a special blessing and celebration of mothers during all in the evenings they would gather to Sunday Masses on May 9. pray the Rosary and talk to God. One Then after 8:30 and 10:30 Masses we will celebrate the most important night, a beautiful lady visited them with a child in her arms. She brought women in our lives, our mothers, with coffee and treats outside by the them solace and taught them to boil the leaves of trees for use as medicine. fountain.

The persecutions against Catholics did not cease and many times the town If you can’t make Mass, please drive by and pick up a flower for mom. shrine was destroyed. It would eventually become designated the Basilica We hope you can join us! of La Vang, and would finally be completed and blessed by Archbishop Interested in volunteering? Please contact Emily Hathcoat at Thomas C. Kelly in the year 2000. 312.339.0303 or [email protected].

10. Our Lady of Sufanieh – Syria

The Catholic Church and Orthodox Flowers for Mom: alike approved this apparition. It so Please support the Women’s Center annual flower sale. We will be selling outside church happened that a young, newly married after all Masses . 17-year old Catholic who, along with her husband, was not very religious, The proceeds go to help moms and babies in received this vision of Mary. There was crisis pregnancies. an image that the couple had next to their bed that began to drip with oil. Soon oil began to drip from the hands Several bouquets available this year for $10, $12, $15 or $20 of the young bride. Numerous apparitions and healings ensued. The Vir- Flores para mamá: gin’s message was that we are instruments of unity through conversion and love. As a result of this apparition, Catholic priests, Orthodox, and Muslims Apoye la venta anual de flores del Centro de Mujeres. all began to gather at the site to pray to the Virgin. Venderemos fuera de la iglesia después de todas las Misas.

Las ganancias se destinan a ayudar a madres y bebés con

11. Our Lady of Velankanni – India embarazos de crisis.

Also known as the Lourdes of the East, Varios ramos de flores disponibles este año por $ 10, $ 12, $ 15 o this story recounts the apparition of the $ 20 Virgin to a Hindu boy carrying milk to a wealthy prince. The Virgin appeared, car- rying the Child Jesus, and asked for milk Spare Change, for him. Later, when the boy arrived at his Save Babies destination, he recounted the story and apologized for having no milk to deliver. The prince saw that the milk was not missing, and asked the child Your nickels and dimes to to take him to the place of the apparition where he could also see the Vir- make a difference! gin. She appeared numerous times in the same way, but there is no official historical record of these, only the oral tradition and the countless miracles Please Return the bottles next weekend - May 9th. Thank you. in the area that have been attributed to her. Ecclesiastical recognition ele- Por favor, devuelva las botellas el proximo fin de semana, 9 de vated the shrine of Our Lady of Velankanni to the designation of basilica on Mayo. Gracias. November 3, 1962. The last attributed miracle was in 2004 during the tsu- nami of December 26; the basilica, which was visited by 2000 pilgrims, was the only building that remained standing, and not one of the visiting pilgrims was injured.

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Abrego, Stephanie Guadalupe Aiello, Giovanna Olivia of Palermo Aranda, Irvin Martin Caballero Bahena, Edwin Alexis Thomas Antonio, Mia Catherine of Siena Blancas, Anahi Our Lady of Grace Ariza, Makeyla Desiree Teresa of Avila Cabrera, Ismael X. Oscar Arnulfo Romero Betts, AnnelisePadre Pio Cabrera, Melissa Delilah Clare of Assisi Boni, Alberto Martin Gregory De La Cruz, Avril Cecilia Camarena, Cristian Christopher Diaz, Sherlynn Juliet Guadalupe Carideo, Benicio Benedict Emily Rodriguez Rose of Lima Collins, Ethan Anthony of Padua Escobar, Stacy Rosalia Cordero, Nathaniel Christopher Michael Garcia, Evelyn Mary Cuevas, Olivia Margaret of Antioch Gonzalez, Paola Rita Dezonno, Anna Josephine Gutierrez, Jacqueline Gianna Beretta Molla Favela, Marcella Joan of Arc Hernandez, Alexa Rose Foster, Halina Addison Kateri Huitron, Christopher Francis of Assisi Gibson, Jack Patrick Martinez, Monica SofiaMonica Guerrero, Julian Albert Moreno, Angel de Jesus Dominic Lopez, Isabella Luna Monica Moreno, Jennifer Angela Merici Munoz, Valeria Alexandra Catarina Lopez, Luis Antonio Francisco de Asis Padilla, Alondra Guadalupe Losurdo, Michael A. Peter Pedraza, Adbril G. Margarito Flores Garcia McDermott, TheodoreVitalina of France Rivas, Anthony A. Emmanuel Trieu Murphy, Hanna Mary Sosa, Daisy Guadalupe Ochoa, Marcos Joseph Tapia, Jasmine Jamilet Arthelais Ortega, Priscilla Francis of Assisi Vaquero, Nathalia A. Magdalene of Nagasaki Padilla, Amina Modesto Vazquez, Itzel Guadalupe Paris, Malcolm Martin de Porres Vazquez, Jonathan Balthazar Pena, Marizabel Teresa of Avila Velazquez, Alexandra Mary Porrata, Ariana Ava Velazquez, Emmanuel Cecilia Reid, John Matthew Velazquez, Jonathan Cajetan Tostado, Emma Elizabeth Velazquez, Manuel Andres Yoest, Margaret Catherine of Siena Velazquez, Natalie Alexa Jude

NUESTRAS FINANZAS Our Finances STEWARDSHIP FISCAL YEAR 2020 – 2021 OPERATING BUDGET April 25, 2021 25 de Abril de 2021 MONTHLY WEEKLY WEEKLY MONTHLY MONTH BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL ACTUAL Give Central...... $ 2,716.00 JULY 30,000.00 7,500.00 27,563.95 Sunday Envelopes Actual ...... $ 2,662.00 AUGUST 37,500.00 7,500.00 34,321.36 Sunday Loose ...... $ 1,498.35 SEPTEMBER 30,000.00 7,500.00 24,749.12 Total Sunday Collection ...... $ 6,876.35 OCTOBER 30,000.00 7,500.00 27,554.92 Weekly Budgeted Amount...... $ 7,500.00 NOVEMBER 37,500.00 7,500.00 32,715.36 Weekly Variance Amount ...... - $ 623.65

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May 2, 2021 - 5th Sunday of Easter

“Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.” - 1 JOHN 3:18

Regarding our Catholic faith, do you “walk the talk?” Do your actions reflect what it means to be a good disciple? Are you an active participant at Sunday Mass? Are you joyful when participating in parish ministry? Do you give gratefully and gener- ously with your financial support to your parish and other Church needs? If not, it’s not too late to start!

OUR MISSION STATEMENT: OUR VISION STATEMENT:

The Catholic Community of Saint Viator, in partnership with the Clerics of In light of our mission, the Catholic Faith Community of Saint Viator aspires to Saint Viator is empowered by the Spirit and strengthened by Word and be a community that: Sacrament to fulfill its fourfold mission of: . Invites and welcomes all to Kingdom Living . PROCLAIMING the Good News of Jesus Christ . Encourages and fosters continuing education in the faith . SERVING the People of God . Recognizes and respects the sacredness of God’s Creation . BUILDING up the Body of Christ . Invites and enables the gifts of the baptized in the service of this . CELEBRATING THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN LORD community and the world.

Clean your room Ministries Directory Directorio de Ministerios

 Altar Servers (English)  Holy Name/Men’s Club [email protected] Brett Huelat  School Board [email protected] John Wozniak [email protected] Immigration Committee  Altar Servers (Spanish) Emilia Aguilar. 773 286 4040 Zoraida Vazquez 773-751-8271  School Marketing & Enrollment [email protected] Michelle McCluskey 312-859-1955  Knights of Columbus [email protected] Tom Kaiser 630-699-2079  Alumni Relations & Development [email protected] Maggie Goschi '75 Gebien  School Parents Association [email protected] Laura Diaz. 773 983 4278 773-286-4040 Ext. 31  Lectors George Bjurstrom 773-583-4825

[email protected]  Ushers  Art Zone - School Roy Meldahl 773-725-2821 Sergio Olmos - Spanish Monica Aquino 312-342-1933 773-539-6952 (English) [email protected] [email protected] Jesus Robles [email protected] (Espan ol)

 Athletic Association - School Legion of Mary Gary Galati 773-736-7658 Luz Arcos 773-283-7405  Viatorian Bulletin Editor [email protected] Maria Perez Lagos [email protected]  LGBTQ Ministry  Bereavement (English) Dave Melzer Bill Burns 312-718-7970 773-282-3270 [email protected] [email protected]

 Ministers of Care  Bereavement (Spanish) Jackie Dupon 773-545-4265 D. Victor Flores 773-318-0206 [email protected] [email protected]

Charismatic Prayer Group  Parish Council Leoncio Abarca 773-430-5283 Brian Downes [email protected] [email protected]

 RCIA/RICA  Choir - English Fr. Moses Mesh, C.S.V. Luis Galvez 773-286-4040 Ext. 15 773-286-4040 Ext. 22 [email protected]  Religious Education & Youth Ministry  Coro en Español / Choir Hector Obregon Luna Jose Rangel 773-814-0677 773-286-4040 Ext. 28 [email protected] [email protected]

 Communion Ministers  Respect Life Nilda Soler 773-777-2038 Maggie Goschi '75 Gebien (English) [email protected] 773-286-4040 x 31 Maria Cruz 773-718-5879 (Espan ol) [email protected]  REST Men’s Shelter Meals Roy Meldahl 773-725-2821  Finance Council [email protected] Delorez Baez [email protected]

 Sacristans Yosie Cabarubia (English)  Grupo Guadalupano Noemi Laylo (English) Zita Olmos 773-539-6952 Oscar Robles (Spanish) [email protected] Oscar Robles 773-858-4280

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