Saint Alexander Catholic Church Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time—November 1, 2020
If we have died with Christ, we believe we shall also live with him. Romans 6:8
We pray for all those who have died in the past year and for their loved ones. Feast of All Souls Mass will be held Monday, November 2, 2020 @ 6:00pm.
October Stanley Kaliski February Mario Munare o June 2020 James Kronkow 2019 2020 John Reedy Peter Kurasz Gisela Burton November James Cartwright July 2020 Maureen Schmidt Nicholas Lupo 2019 Frances Hale Domeena Renshaw Marilyn Stevens James Ranieri Philip Pa erson Virginia Reedy Dorothy Schrantz Sco Newling Harry Kuhrau August Joseph Moscatello March Anthony Malatesta 2020 Mary Scofield Dec. 2019 Evelyn Fegan 2020 Ed Lyons Renaldo Barque Ruben Calvillo Gloria Milhousen Joseph Rivera September Graham Heikes January Michael Peszek April 2020 Denis McSherry 2020 Bernie Wiltgen 2020 Patricia Wolfram Shirley Rohrich Cheryl Haugen Sal Costello October Richard Falash David Spero 2020 Marilyn Kavanaugh Carol Gen le Mary Lou Dunning Tim Gillen May 2020 Angela Ziocchi Richard Bade Joanne Rohrich Robert Pre e
300 S. Cornell Avenue, Villa Park, Illinois 60181/630.833.7730/offi[email protected]/www.stalexanderparish.org Page Two Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Oct. 31/Nov. 1, 2020 MASS INTENTIONS
Monday Nov. 2—The Commemora on of All the TODAY’S READINGS Faithful Departed (All Soul’s Day First Reading — John’s vision of a vast throng 8:45a.m. Robert Hartman from every na on and people, whose robes had Tuesday Nov. 3—Weekday been made white in the blood of the Lamb 8:45a.m. Mar n Callaghan (Revela on 7:2-4, 9-14). Wednesday Nov. 4—St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop Psalm — Lord, this is the people that longs to 8:45a.m. Megan Pon celli see your face (Psalm 24). 7:00p.m. Confirma on Second Reading — By God’s love, we may be Thursday Nov. 5—Weekday called God’s children (1 John 3:1-3). Gospel — The Bea tudes: your reward will be 8:45a.m. Mary Polnik great in heaven (Ma hew 5:1-12a). Friday Nov. 6—Weekday The English transla on of the Psalm Responses from Lec on- 8:45 a.m. Henry and Norine Pierma ei ary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna onal Commission on English in the Liturgy Corpora on. All rights reserved. Saturday Nov. 7—Weekday
5:00 p.m. George Kudrna/Danny Kudrna/Marie Moscatello READINGS FOR THE WEEK th (5Anniversary)/Marie Montero D’Avila/Tom & Anne Monday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3 Jones/John Heidlinger/Int. Joe Frank -9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or Sunday Nov. 8—Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time from Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 8:30 a.m. Larry Lindahl/Bill Ryan/Denis McSherry/Mary Mullen/ Tuesday: Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26b-32; Lk 14:15-24 Jimmy & Margaret Aranda/ Int. Anthony & Milagros Wednesday: Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Valen ne Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Phil 3:17 — 4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 16:1-8 THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15 Monday, 11/2: Sunday: Wis 6:12-16; Ps 63:2-8; 1 Thes 4:13-18 RCIA Fr. Tuan Room 5:00pm Tuesday, 11/3: Fisher’s of Men Prayer Group Fr. Tuan Room 6:00pm Spanish Marian Hour Barre Room 6:30pm Wednesday, 11/4: Confirma on Church/GS 7:00pm Thursday, 11/5: Knights of Columbus Hall/Gym 6:00pm CCW Fr. Tuan Rm 6:30pm
Reconciliation St. Alexander’s: Mass Tuesdays from 5:00—6:00pm
St. John the Apostle: Please remember to sign up for both Daily and Weekend Mondays from 5:00—6:00pm Masses on our website: www.stalexanderparish.org. If Please wear a Mask. you don’t have access to the internet, please call the Parish Office @ 630-833-7730. Thank you! Oct. 31/Nov. 1, 2020 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Three GOSPEL RELFECTION Page Four Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Oct. 31/Nov. 1, 2020 PARISH NEWS
We hold our military personnel and their It is in Bap sm that one is welcomed families in our prayers. To add a name to into a community of faith. the Military Prayer List, please email: As a parish community, bulle [email protected] or call "WE WELCOME YOU." the Parish Office @ 630-833-7730. Names will be published once a month. Michael Patrick, son of Josh and Laura Jones, nee Tony Amore (son of Joe and Be y) Tadelski Brianne Aronin (niece of Don Oliva)
Dan Burgess (grandson of Marilyn Hannon) Margaret Rae, daughter of Ma hew and Elisa Carnahan, nee Forgione Terry Connelly (son of Sue Connelly) John Cooper (nephew of Joyce Splan and Patrick Belling) Tom Crilly (son of Joseph & Kim Crilly) Join Bill Conroy and many other men Dus n Hayes, (grandson of Kevin & Mary O’Connor) and women in saying the Eric I ner (brother of Megan I ner) Rosary for peace and health in our na on, every Tuesday evening, while Ma hew and Steven Kuhl (nephews of Phyllis Oliva) the weather is nice, @ 5:30pm on the side of the Joshua Lapso (grandson of Clara Fiedler) Prairie Path near Ardmore Avenue. Cameron Li leson (son of Ann & Sco Li leson and son-in-law of Greg and Terry Maher) OUR HOPE AND GOD’S PROMISE Adam Montana (Son of Chris ne & Dennis Montana and big brother of Jeremy Montana) The Church uses these waning November days and John Mikita (nephew of Frank Gill) darker skies as the season to remind us of the last Adam Monroe (grandson of Judy Emerson) things. Today’s feast, the Solemnity of All Saints, is the centerpiece of three days that point to doctrines we Michael O’Hara (son-in-law of Sue Connelly) proclaim each me we say the Apostles’ Creed: “We Alexander Reiland (Great-Nephew of Ann Campbell) believe in the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrec on of the Luke Russell (son of Annmarie Baughman) body and life everlas ng.” And while the days and our Trina Savageau (niece of Don Oliva) hearts may be dark, the readings today are bright with the light of faith. John’s vision in the book of Revela on Ryan Savageau (nephew of Don Oliva) reveals dazzling angels and white-robed saints gathered Luc Stanicek (nephew of Mary Flynn) in triumph around the throne of God. In the responsori- al psalm we sing our longing to see God’s face, and in Lauren E. Wallace (daughter of Laurie & Kevin Wallace) the second reading John writes that we are God’s chil- Jeremy Williams (nephew of Maureen Schmidt) dren and will, in fact, see God “as he is” (1 John 3:2). This is our hope. This is God’s promise. Today we cele- Greg Wyrobek, Sgt. 1st Class brate the triumph of those who already gaze on the (son of Renee Wyrobek) face of God. Tomorrow we cry out for mercy with those Kimmy Zimmerman (niece of Clara Fiedler) in purgatory, who, like us on earth, s ll long to see God’s face. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Oct. 31/Nov. 1, 2020 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Five PARISH NEWS
The Giving Tree’s new plan this year will include a “Signup Genius” for all to donate gi cards only from Jewel, Target, and Walmart for needy families with children in our Village. Unfortunately, the sor ng and handling of actual gi s does not coincide with COVID guidelines. The recommended dona on is a $50 family gi card or a $25 individual gi card for each child. The “Signup Genius” will be ac ve on November 14th through November 22nd. Please contact Be y Mar n (630) 346-0177 or Barbara Colby (630) 725-8425 for more informa on. Special arrangements can be made if “Signup Genius” is not possible.
St. Vincent de Paul ADORATION Thanksgiving Baskets Has moved to the Church Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Wednesdays St. Vincent De Paul will again be providing a and Thanksgiving turkey and groceries to those Fridays in need. Due to the pandemic, we will NOT 5:00—7:00pm be collec ng groceries or turkeys as we have done in the past. Instead, we are purchasing complete Dinner Baskets from the Illinois Enter through the West doors Food Bank thru Catholic Chari es. You will and please wear a mask. find an envelope for St. Vincent de Paul in Thank you! this month’s envelope packet. You can also donate ONLINE at: www.stalexanderparish.churchgiving.com These dona ons will help us purchase these Baskets, and con nue our work thru the end of the year. Your contribu ons are greatly Saint Alexander Villa Park Illinois appreciated. Page Six Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Oct. 31/Nov. 1, 2020
Faith Forma on Office is closed due to COVID-19. Please contact Ann Krueger at: [email protected] NEWS
All Saints Day Matthew 5: 1-12 a
The Bea tudes are, on the one hand, good news of “blessedness.” On the other hand, they make clear that following Jesus is difficult. Poverty of spirit: renuncia on of both material and other “possessions.” Meekness, mercy, ad peacemaking o en go against our desire to strike back or get even. We must work diligently to develop the kind of single minded devo on to God implied in purity of heart and hunger and thirst for righteousness, And of course, no one seeks persecu on and insult. Those who are able throughout their life, to finally meet the challenge of the Bea tudes will indeed be blessed. Living the Word, Year A, WLP
Patron Saint Challenge
Match the patron saint with the profession of each clue listed below.
1. Astronomers 4. Animals 7. Lost Items 10.Travelers 13. Bakers 16. Doctors 2. Television 5.Beekeepers 8. Cooks 11.Farmers 14. Mothers 17 Accountant 3. Musicians 6.Boy Scouts 9. Brides 12. Fathers 15. Students 18. Fishermen ------St. Anne St. Christopher St. Anthony St. Nicholas St. Dominic St. Francis St. Cecelia St. Peter St. Elizabeth St. Luke St. Ambrose St. Isidore St. Clare St. Matthew St. Martha St. Thomas Aquina St. Joseph St. George
ALL SOUL’S DAY Saint Gertrude Prayer for All Soul’s Day!! Tradition has it that Our Lord told Saint Gertrude that every time the following prayer was devoutly recited, 1,000 souls (or a vast number) would be released from their suffering in Purgatory:
Eternal Father, I offer You the most precious blood of thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgato- ry, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal Church, for those in my own home, and in my family. Amen
PATRON SAINT ANSWERS 1.Dominic 2. Clare 3. Cecelia 4. Francis 5. Ambrose 6. George 7. Anthony 8. Martha 9. Nicholas 10. Christopher 11. Isidore 12. Joseph 13. Elizabeth 14. Anne !5. Thomas Aquinas 16. Luke 17.Matthew 18. Peter Oct. 31/Nov. 1, 2020 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Seven PRAYER INTENTIONS
Vocation Prayer Calendar Rosebud Program “Please pray for the following who have Remember these religious men and requested prayers of CCW’s Rosebud Program.” women from the Diocese of Joliet in your daily prayers . CONGRATULATIONS! Jason & Toni on the birth of their daughter Laurel Amelia Patricia Josh and Perla on the birth of their twins, Alexander & Edward. 1. Br. Kevin OSB, Br. Charles Hlava OSB, Br. Guy Jelinek OSB Special Inten ons for: 2. Ma hew Napoli, Joseph O’Donnell, Stephen Tracey & Bob Lisa & Jim Carl & Terrie Trina Maria & Bobby Amanda & Sco Petrouske (Deacon Candidates) Tony & Andrea Amy & Sam Bob & Cyndy 3. Sr. Carlene Howell OSF, Sr. Rosemary Huzl OSF Rose & Eleodoro Mary Frances Jason & Leah Mary Julie & Rus Kris n 4. Fr. R. William Sullivan O.S.A., Fr. Richard Young, Please call Michele if you have any ques ons or O.S.A would like to add a name or update: 630.564.8423. 5. Fr. John D. Sullivan, Fr. Joseph J. Tapella 6. Sr. Brigid Jacobs OSF, Sr. Carol Jander OSF, Sr. MaryAnn Jerkofsky OSF 7. Sr. Elaine Kerscher OSF, Sr. Martha Kienzler OSF 8. Fr. Anthony Tasche a, Fr. Jess Testa
Sick
We pray for those who have recently been added to our prayer list for the sick. Names will remain in the bulle n list for 1 month. Ed Driskell, Frank Rajase, Frank Gill, Tom Criscione, Andy, Terry Baugh, Nick DeMarco, Lorane Myers, Maggie Gannon, Maria Cruz, Jim Erlenbaugh, Kimmy Dikker, Corinne Principe, Keith Lapointe, Ma & Julie Guth, Lisa Krandal, Jacob St. Louis, Peter Parish, Peg Lo us, Sue Connelly, Kathy Gilroy, Ma Doyle, Bob Chandler, P.J. O’Connor, Karen Soukup, Fr. Steve Bondi, John Jarecki, Fr. Keith Wolfe and all those sick from COVID-19 We con nue to pray for all the names listed on our online prayer page for the sick. Please visit our website : www.stalexanderparish.org
Our Faithfully Departed Dorothy Radtke, Mary Mullen, Mary Lou Dunning and Those who died from COVID-19 Page Eight Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Oct. 31/Nov. 1, 2020 STEWARDSHIP FAITH @ HOME
Thank you to everyone who has signed up for Online Giving or mailed in donations through the Envelopes. We are grateful for your continued support of Faith @ Home St. Alexander Parish during Encounter Christ during COVID-19 this time of COVID-19!
stalexanderparish.churchgiving.com St. Alexander 5:00pm Mass LIVE STREAMED: Select your dona on amount and frequency Watch the 5:00pm Saturday Mass Enter your account and on our YouTube Channel payment informa on Watch Mass on TV: Relevant Radio—950AM: Sundays: 9:30am on Mass @ Noon every day Ch. 7 & 9 Rosary every evening Daily and Sundays: Divine Mercy @ 3:00pm EWTN, check lis ngs
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PLEDGE REPORT: Oct. 26, 2020 Please continue to make your 2020 pledge payments . DON’T BE A Once we have reached our goal in paid pledges, 70% of the additional funds received will be LOST SHEEP! returned to the parish for our use. Parish Goal: $47,600 Amount Pledged: $44,814 Amount Paid: $40,054 Remaining Balance: $4,760 Stay Connected with St. Alexander’s! Donor Count 238 If you haven't already done so, please sign Thank you for your continued support. up for FLOCKNOTE to stay connected at: To receive emails go to: “For it is in GIVING that h ps://stalexanderchurch.flocknote.com RECEIVE.” we To sign up for text: - St. Francis of Assisi Text STALEXANDER to 84576 Oct. 31/Nov. 1, 2020 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Nine
Parish Center: 630.833.7730 Eucharis c Adora on Chapel Fax Number: 630.833.3127 (Closed due to COVID un l further no ce) Office Hours: Adora on in the church on Wednesdays and Fridays Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 Noon from 5—7pm. Use West entrance. Wear a mask. 1:00 p.m.— 7:30 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m.— 1:00 p.m. Pastor: Reverend Mark Rosenbaum Church Website: www.stalexanderparish.org Mass Assistants: Parish e-mail: offi[email protected] Rev. David Dillon/Rev. Nhan Van Tran SVD/ Bulle n e-mail: bulle [email protected] Rev. Tan Nguyen SVD/Fr. Danny Soriano Mass Schedule: Permanent Deacons: Monday - Friday: 8:45 a.m. John Boyle, Emeritus/Christopher Cochran/Julio Jimenez Saturday: 5:00 p.m. James Krueger/Ma hew Tre na Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. (Spanish Mass) Music Coordinator: Alexia Garcia Sacrament of Reconcilia on Office Administrator: Sue D’Alessandro Tuesday: 5:00 p.m.— 6:00 p.m. Parish Registrar: Rita Ma hews Sunday: 5:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. (Spanish) Faith Forma on: 630.834.3787 Sacrament of Bap sm E-mail: [email protected] A endance at a pre-Bap smal class is required for both English and Spanish Bap sms. Pre-registra on is necessary prior to class. Director: Ann Krueger 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month @ 1:00 p.m. Spanish Bap sms: Support Our Adver sers 3rd Sunday of the month @ 1:00 p.m. Sacrament of Marriage The St. Alexander bulle ns are paid for by Arrangements must be made AT LEAST SIX (6) these adver sers; please thank them by months in advance before making other arrangements. suppor ng their businesses.
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