St. Pius X Catholic Community

1025 E. Madison Street  Lombard, IL 60148  630-627-4526  www.stpiuslombard.org W T S. P X C C 1025 E. M S ■ L, IL 60148 [email protected] www.stpiuslombard.org

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MISSION STATEMENT

We the people of St. Pius X Church, a faith community in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, accept the challenge to restore all things in Christ through the use of our gifts and ministry. Guided by the Father, nourished by the Eucharist, and inspired by the Holy Spirit we embrace all through our commitment to worship, education, service, and stewardship.

LEMA DE NUESTRA MISIÓN

Nosotros las personas de la Iglesia de San Pío X, una comunidad de fe Católica de la Diócesis de Joliet, Illinois, aceptamos los desafíos de restaurar todas las cosas en Cristo, por medio de nuestros talentos y ministerios. Guiados por el Padre, nutridos por la Eucaristía, e inspirados por el Espíritu Santo; unidos y comprometidos todos nosotros por medio de nuestros dones, educación y servicio.

Pastor: Business Manager: John Matyasik Father George Zieba, CR Administrative Assistant: Donna Cooper Deacons: Parish Secretary: Pam Matyasik John Chan, Armando Herrera, Ron Knecht, Larry Lissak, Tom Rachubinski Maintenance Director: Sallie McGinn

Hispanic Ministry Pastoral Assistant: Pastoral Council, Chair: Frank Birner Fr. Firmo Mantovani, CS Vice Chair: Frank Krawczyk

School Principal: Daniel Flaherty Finance Council, Chair: Frank Enda

Assistant Principal: Toni Miller Stewardship Council, Chair: Leanne Newman

Religious Education Team: Parish Office: 630-627-4526 Elizabeth Becerra, Laura Mora, Mark Restaino Fax: 630-495-5926 Youth Ministry - Director: Mark Restaino [email protected]

Music Ministry - Director: Kirsten Currie Religious Education: 630-627-1551 [email protected] Hispanic Ministry - Coordinator: Laura Mora Hispanic Ministry Religious Education Director: School: 630-627-2353 Abraham Rodriguez Fax: 630-627-1810 [email protected]

www.stpiuslombard.org PAGE 2 IMPORTANT TO KNOW

MASSES PARISH OFFICE HOURS Saturday: 5:00 PM Anticipation of Sunday Monday through Thursday Misa en Español: Sábado 7 PM 9:00 AM—12:30 PM; 1:00 PM—4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 am and 10:00 am Friday: 9:00 AM—12:30 PM; 1:00 PM—3:00 PM Holy Days: see previous Sunday Bulletin Weekdays: 8:30 AM Monday through Friday NEW PARISHIONERS Saturday: 8:30 AM First Saturday of each month Welcome! You are invited to come to or call the Parish

Office to register. Forms are also available on the website. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 PM or by appointment. MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS If you are interested in one of our many ministries or wish to volunteer time or talent, please contact the Parish SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Office or see our website for more details. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first Sunday at the 10:00 AM Mass. Baptisms are not PRAYER INTENTIONS normally celebrated during Lent. Parent preparation is If you have a prayer intention that you would like the required. The parent meeting for Baptism is generally parish to pray for, write it in the Book of Prayer in on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. Please Church. call the Parish Office for more information BULLETIN ARTICLES (630-627-4526). Due ten days prior to bulletin date. Attach Word file to email and send to [email protected]. Please put a contact name and phone number on each article SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE indicating the date(s) you would like the article to run. Please call the Parish Office at least 6 months before your desired wedding date, to check availability. Every effort will be made to see that your request is granted. As a general rule, we encourage using “bulletin space” instead of a separate insert whenever possible—– FUNERALS this saves the cost of printing. The following guidelines Arrangements should be made at the Parish Office should be observed if an insert is necessary:A proposed before publication in the newspaper. insert must be submitted for approval prior to bulletin insertion weekend. Approved inserts must be delivered SICK CALLS by Thursday to the Parish Office. Homebound because of sickness or age, please call the Parish Office (630-627-4526) to arrange a visit with a FIND US ON FACEBOOK: Minister of Care or a priest. www.facebook.com/StPiusXLombard

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Pregnant? Confused? Need Help? Please call Waterleaf Women’s Services at 888-98WE HELP. Please call the Parish Office for arrangements.

Because of HIPAA Privacy regulations, hospitals can no Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life: longer contact the parish. If you are hospitalized and www.vocations.com or call 815-221-6171. would like a priest or minister from St. Pius X to visit or Support Serra Vocations at the monthly Vocation Mass have your name added to the Prayers of the Faithful, and dinner at St. Michael Parish in Wheaton. your family should notify the Parish Office. Please call 630-947-5672 for information.

INFORMATION ABOUT Reporting Sexual Abuse: Anyone who has reasonable OUR CATHOLIC FAITH For questions and instruction in the faith or to become a cause to suspect the sexual abuse of a minor by a member part of the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation of of the clergy or other Church personnel is urged to report Adults), call the Parish Office. the matter immediately. To inform the Diocese of Joliet, call Molly Fara, Director of Child and Youth Protection at ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ASSISTANCE 815-221-6116 or write the Diocese of Joliet, 16555 AND PANTRY HOURS Weber Road, Crest Hill, IL. Contact DCFS at Monday & Friday, 9:30 am-11:30 am -Martha Room 1-800-252-2873 or call the local County States Attorney. Wednesday, 10:00-11:30 am-Martha Room Information: 630-300-4353 FREE ministry to traveling Catholics. For nationwide Mass times and locations: www.Masstimes.org. or parishesonline.com

March 18, 2018 PAGE 3 LITURGICAL NEWS Liturgical Calendar St. Pius X Prayer Chapel

Monday March 19-Saint Joseph, Spouse of the The Prayer Chapel is open Sunday through Blessed Virgin Mary Friday evenings, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Please come 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; and adore Him. Use Door #8 on east side of Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a church building. Would you like to sign up for 8:30 am Irene Carellas (family) an hour per week in the Prayer Chapel? Please

Tuesday March 20-Lenten Weekday contact our leaders to pledge your hour. Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 8:30 am Hector Canestrini (Morning prayer group) Sunday Estelle Soger 630-738-2255 Wednesday March 21-Lenten Weekday Monday Linda Chan 630-202-2489 Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Tuesday Michelle LoCoco 630-567-0373 8:30 am Catherine Enright-anniv (Plewa family) Wednesday John Chan 630-202-2943 Grade School Mass Thursday Ceil D’Acquisto 630-627-9472

Thursday March 22-Lenten Weekday Friday Carol Gawenda 630-833-3211 Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9; Jn 8:51-59 8:30 am Margaret Mary Pilafas (Mary Jane Mastro) Rosary/Prayer/Benediction-Wednesday 8 pm Prayer Chapel 7:00 pm Lenten Reconciliation Service

Friday March 23-Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Rosary for Vocations 8:30 am Helen Masick 5:30 pm-6:15 pm Reconciliation Sunday evenings from 7:30 to 8:00 pm in the Church. 6:30 pm Stations of the Cross Individual Adoration for Vocations from 8 to 9 pm. Please enter through door #8 on the east side of the building. Call Ken for more information: Saturday March 24-Blessed Oscar Romero 630-818-6261. Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 3:30-4:30 pm Reconciliation

Vigil—Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Ministry Schedules are available by signing onto 5:00 pm Richard Novak (Soger Family) 7:00 pm Misa en español the software from your computer/tablet. Click onto the “Ministry Scheduler Pro” button on the Sunday March 25 home page of our website: stpiuslombard.org. Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16; (procession) Is 50:4-7; Ps 22: 8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 -- 15:47 8:00 am Elaine Pezza (Larry Pezza) 10:00 am Eero Turen (Ray & Mary Bauer) Emilia Predki (family)

CRS Rice Bowl ENCOUNTER ALEFA We Encounter Alefa in Malawi, where seeds are helping her family survive an uncertain climate. How can you care for the following parishioners God’s creation this Lent? How can you support those, and friends who are ill: worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. Frank Cvach Frank & Florence Scola Paul Pignatelli Bob & Betty Jane Becvar Elizabeth McNicholas Barb Kasprow McKenna Tyszkiewicz Jean D’Alessandro Pam Zefeldt Baby Benjamin Mauro Amanda Sutton Bernadette Resner Linda Cygan Roberta Aguirre Theresa Brown Edward Styka MaryLou Pellicane John Rossi Kelly Lanzarotta Barbara Cooper Caryn Kuhlman Pat Mueller Judy Curtin www.stpiuslombard.org PAGE 4 Holy Week and Easter Schedule

MARCH 29 – HOLY THURSDAY – 7:00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Supper Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9:00 p.m. – Midnight

At St. Pius X MARCH 30 – GOOD FRIDAY – 7:00 p.m. June 17-22, 2018 Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Stations of the Cross – 3:00 p.m. Register Now! Celebración de la Pasión del Señor - 5:00 p.m. www.dioceseofjoliet.org/ttjoliet/

MARCH 31 – HOLY SATURDAY – 7:30 p.m. Celebration of Easter Vigil Blessing of the Easter Food Baskets – 11 a.m.

APRIL 1 – EASTER SUNDAY Eucharist – 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Misa de Pascua – 12:30 p.m.

Stations of the Cross & Simple Suppers Please join our parish community for Stations of the Cross this Friday at 6:30 PM followed by a Simple Supper of soup, bread and water. Each week a different parish organization prepares the meal and serves the community. This week, the Parish Office Staff is hosting. Fr. George is also available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation this Friday from 5:30 to 6:15 PM.

This beautiful tradition at St. Pius X brings us together in our Lenten mission to engage in prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Free will donations will be collected to benefit our St. Vincent De Paul Society.

If you have any questions about Simple Supper, you may contact Leanne Newman at 630-638-8509 or [email protected].

What Do You Do with Your Palm Sunday Palms? This year, turn your palms into works of art! Join with other parishioners after 10:00 am Mass on Palm Sunday, March 25, to learn how to make palms into crosses and other beautiful shapes. This event, sponsored by the New Evangelization Ministry, will take place in the Martha Room and is for all ages. Bonus: coffee and donuts provided!

Do you have palm weaving skills that you would like to share with other parishioners at St. Pius X? The New Evangelization Ministry is looking for people to teach simple palm weaving of crosses, braids, crowns of thorns, etc. at our palm weaving event. Contact Barb Harazin at 630-629-7956 or [email protected] to volunteer.

March 18, 2018 PAGE 5 PARISH NEWS

Our Stewardship of Sharing

Weekly Offering Report

Weekly Offering Contributions-March 2018 First Week Offering 10,923 www.stpiuslombard.org Electronic Giving (3/1-3/6) 7,324 Second Week Offering 7,650 Electronic giving (3/7-3/13) 7,130 Year to Date Sunday Offering Budget July 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 Budgeted Income for March * 61,750 Budget $512,750 Amount needed for March Offering 28,723 Revenue 509,839 *Budgeted offering income needed to meet monthly budgeted expenses Over (under) Budget for year (2,911)

Golden Touch Donations 7/1/17-3/13/18 $27,889 Prayerfully consider giving a gift to St. Pius X Parish in your Estate Planning or Planned Giving.

Thank you for your continued support of our ministries to the people of God.

Lenten Reconciliation Service Thursday, March 22 7:00 pm Mat Making When: March 24 - 6:15 - 7:30 pm Several priests will be available for private (following 5:00 pm Mass) confessions. Where: Martha Room

Please join us in making plarn (plastic yarn) & making mats for the homeless.

Questions/Comments: [email protected]

We will teach you everything you need to know.

Together - we can make a difference! Creative H PE Creating, Praying, & Giving

Mark your calendars: Mat making on these days as well (following 5:00 pm Mass) April 28, May 26, June 23 Additional dates TBD

www.stpiuslombard.org PAGE 6 This Week’s Calendar of Events Choir Corner Tuesday-March 20 The Paschal Triduum is the heart of Administration Meeting 1:30 pm Parish Office our liturgical year and celebrates the Wednesday-March 21 heart of our faith. For this reason, it Grade School Mass 8:30 am Church features some of the most beautiful Council of Catholic Women 7:00 pm Martha Room and profound music we sing all year Service Commission 7:00 pm Mary Room long! We would like to extend an Principal Focus 7:00 pm Social Center invitation to you to be a part of the Rosary/Prayer/Benediction 8:00 pm Prayer Chapel Triduum Choir this year. Joining Thursday-March 22 this group will provide you with a unique opportunity to enter Lenten Reconciliation Service 7:00 pm Church deeply into the mysteries celebrated throughout Holy Friday-March 23 Week. During Lent, we are called to give more of ourselves Stations of the Cross followed by Simple Supper 6:30 pm through acts of charity as well as in our prayer. St. Augustine Saturday-March 24 tells us that when we sing we pray twice, so getting involved in Ladies Morning of Reflection 8:30 am Martha Room the Triduum Choir is a perfect opportunity for you to immerse Mat Making 6:15 pm Martha Room yourself in the Lenten Experience. Sunday-March 25 St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 9:15 am Parish Office Holy Thursday and Good Friday rehearsal: Palm Weaving after 10 am Mass Martha Room March 21, 6:30-8 pm

Vocation Rosary 7:30 pm Church Easter Vigil Rehearsal - March 28, 6:30-8 pm

Holy Thursday - 7 pm St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive Good Friday - 7 pm Easter Vigil/Holy Saturday - 7:30 pm ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CLOTHING & DONATION DRIVE at St. Pius X on April 7/8 2018 BISHOP BLANCHETTE SCHOLARSHIP The St. Vincent de Paul truck will be in our parking lot the Who is eligible? Each parish Council of Catholic Women weekend of April 7/8! Our volunteers will be waiting for you Organization may submit one nominee. at the truck to help you unload. Please have all your donations Who can apply? bagged or boxed. No hangers please.  Students in Grades 8-11 wishing to attend a We will be happy to accept……. Catholic High School in the Joliet Diocese Clothing, shoes, linens and books in good or bad  Student must have a significant need condition. Unusable clothing and linens generate income for the needy because they are sold for rags or in bulk.  Student must be an active member of St. Pius X There is a SPECIAL NEED FOR SCHOOL Parish CLOTHING & COATS FOR CHILDREN! Scholarship includes a one-time stipend to be paid directly to Small housewares (toasters, blenders, mixers, etc.) the students high school based on the funds available for the Electronics-- The SVdP Thrift Shops are now electronic calendar year. Applications are available at the Parish office. recycling centers! We can take small electronics and Deadline is Friday March 23. computers at the clothing drive. What CANNOT be accepted are: Questions? Contact Carol Weiland @ 630-495-2647. TV’s of any kind, PRINTERS, baby equipment such as cribs, walkers, strollers, playpens Your donations go to the seven St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shops that operate in our Diocese. There, your donations are St. Pius X V.I.P. Seniors sold to customers OR are given away free to needy families in the community. Donated items are sold at reasonable prices at VIP “Spring Luncheon” is scheduled for TUESDAY, the thrift shops so that families can shop with dignity and funds APRIL 10. Please join us (family members or guests are also are used to assist those in need. welcomed) at Santino’s Steak & Pasta House, If you have any large items, furniture, a car or other vehicle 667 W. Roosevelt Road, Lombard, at 11:30 am. The cost is you would like to donate, you can call for information and $20 per person. Make your checks payable to St. Pius X. schedule a pick up at your home at 630-231-4658. Please RSVP by April 3 to Mary Ann Wright at Thank you to everyone at St. Pius for helping us help others! 630-941-0762.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Volunteers are needed to help at the truck the weekend of April 7th & 8th before and after Masses If you or your parish Early Bulletin Deadline group would like to volunteer for the clothing drive effort, Easter Sunday, April 1 articles are due please contact Wally Newman at 630-815-9434 or [email protected] by March 21.

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Invitation to March 21, 2018 Principal Search Focus Group Meeting

You are cordially invited to attend a Focus Group Meeting of St. Pius X Parish School families and Parish Community members. This meeting will take place in the Parish Social Center at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Mrs. Karen Udell, Catholic Schools Office Assistant Superintendent of Leadership and Personnel, will facilitate this 45-minute session. Your feedback, along with Community Survey data, will assist the St. Pius Principal Search Committee in developing both first and second-round interview protocols.

To prepare for this meeting, please be ready to respond to the following questions:

1) What are the most significant challenges facing St. Pius X Parish School over the next five years? 2) What advice would you give to members of the St. Pius X Parish School Principal Search Committee as they begin their important work? 3) What are the most important personal and professional qualities that you are seeking in a principal? 4) What is the best thing about St. Pius X Parish School? 5) If you could change one thing about St. Pius X Parish School, what would it be? If you have already responded to the Principal Search Community Survey, thank you. If you have not yet had an opportunity to do so, please respond to the link below by midnight on Friday, March 30, 2018. http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/stpiusX2018

If you will be able to join us on March 21, kindly RSVP to the school office by noon on Monday, March 19 at 630-627-2353 or [email protected].

Sincerely in the Risen Christ,

Fr. George Zieba, CR Pastor

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Misa en Español Sábado 7:00 pm experimentó dolor y miedo, y a la vez, amor y obediencia. Bien Sacerdote Firmo Mantovani, CS podemos decir que es la parte de la Pasión que más nos interesa, Coordinadora de Ministerio Hispano Laura Mora porque es allí donde también palpita el drama de nuestras propias Director de Educación Religiosa Abraham Rodríguez cobardías frente al poder, violento o seductor, del mal. La pasión "externa", la de los azotes, clavos y cruz, la conocemos; pero Bautizos ¿hemos contemplado con igual o mejor amor esta "pasión 1er. Y 3er. Sábado del mes interior" de nuestro Redentor?

3. "Queremos ver a Jesús" Matrimonios, Visita a los enfermos, Quinceañeras 3.1 Y ya que hoy hablamos así del corazón y sus misterios, e Intenciones de misa reconozcamos en la súplica de aquellos griegos el anhelo más Favor de hablar a la Rectoría para mas información hondo de nuestro propio corazón. Si hacemos silencio, si por un instante nos apartamos de la tiranía del consumo y de las Horario de Oficina solicitaciones del bienestar oiremos que el alma nuestra, en su Miércoles 9:00 am—1:00 pm. Jueves 9:00 am—4:00 p.m. fondo más íntimo susurra: "¡quiero ver a Jesús!" Teléfono 630-627-4526 X203 Email [email protected] 3.2 Y el corazón del Padre se deja oír, mostrando que en ese Hijo Adorado y Adorable está todo el esplendor del universo. Y el Hijo mismo nos habla y señala con mano firme, aunque agobiada Servidores de dolor, en dónde es posible verle y reconocerle: "cuando yo sea levantado atraeré a todos hacia mí..."

Ministros de Eucaristía: M. Lagunas 3.3 Es allí en la Cruz donde se devela el misterio inagotable de un Sábado Lectores: R. Acuna, D. Morales amor que no se acaba. Es allí, en la Cruz de Amores, donde un 7:00 pm Acólitos: M. Tiscareno, J. Villarreal, E. Garcia grito de gracia ha quedado vivo y patente para ser escuchado "en Marzo 24 Ministros de Hospitalidad: J. Gamboa, R. Serna el cielo, en la tierra, en el abismo". Es allí donde nuestro corazón Oración de los Fieles: Estudiantes del Catecismo hallará su descanso y encontrará por fin saciedad para su súplica más honda y entrañable.

REFLEXION Por Fr. Nelson Medina, OP 1. Una solución radical 1.1 El trayecto largo, y tantas veces dolorido, del Antiguo Retiro de Confirmación Testamento deja una cosa en claro: el problema del mal en la raza Próximo sábado 24 de marzo, de 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. en el humana requiere de soluciones radicales. Aunque "radical" no gimnasio de la escuela. debe significar "violento", sino simplemente lo que indica su etimología: directo a la raíz.

1.2 Uno puede creer que el hombre va a ser mejor con nuevas leyes, mejores estudios, mayores ingresos, más amplias formas de expresión, mucha o menor libertad... ¡cuántos experimentos se han hecho, por vía de dureza o de "laissez-faire", para comprobar que "hecha ley, hecha la trampa"! Se le ha hecho de todo al ser humano: torturarlo, perseguirlo, mimarlo, atiborrarlo de cosas, embriagarlo de placeres, y al final descubrimos que hay una hierba mala que resiste todos los climas y culturas. Necesitamos algo distinto y eso es lo que muestra la primera lectura: directo a la raíz; directo al corazón. Domingo de Palmas: Misa en español a las 7:00 p.m.

1.3 La ley de Moisés, expresión sapiente pero insuficiente, debe Jueves Santo: Misa en inglés, a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos alcanzar "plenitud" : no escrita ya en tablas de piedra sino en los son bienvenidos! corazones. El "corazón", sede de los pensamientos, decisiones y Viernes Santo: Pasión de Nuestro Señor, a las 5:00 afectos más profundos, según la Biblia, es el verdadero baluarte p.m. en que ha de entrar como Rey el señor, si de veras queremos Sábado Santo: Vigilia Pascual, esta celebración será sanear radicalmente el problema del mal. en inglés a las 7:30 p.m. 2. La pasión "interior" que vivió Cristo ¡Todos son bienvenidos! 2.1 Este es el último domingo antes de la Semana Santa. Es preciso prepararnos con mayor atención y estar despiertos con Les recordamos que solo por este sábado 31 de marzo mayor amor a los misterios que verán nuestros ojos, y las NO habrá Misa en español, en su lugar la tendremos el palabras que bendecirán nuestro corazón, dándole salud y domingo. conversión. Domingo de Pascua: Misa a las 12:30 p.m. 2.2 Y a ese propósito nos ayuda la segunda lectura: es como un vistazo al misterio "interior" de Cristo, allí donde su corazón

March 18, 2018 PAGE 9 MONTINI CATHOLIC MUSICIANS GIVE AN ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCE AT THEIR WINTER CONCERT Montini Catholic families, friends and fans gathered at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church on Thursday, February 22nd for an evening of musical entertainment, and were not disappointed. Under the direction of Musical Directors, Belford Hernandez and Matthew Loeb, Montini students gave a performance that was later deemed as 'electrifying!' Montini's Freshman Choir, Concert Choir, Varsity Singers, Chamber Choir, Treble Makers, Acafellas and Concert Band gave outstanding performances while the Symphonic Band brought down the house with their unique performance of 'Pass the Peas' and 'Spain.'

The evening also rounded-out with performances by Montini's special invited guests, members of the St. Pius X Parish School choir. Under the direction of Music Director, Kirsten Currie, the group of talented, young grade schoolers didn't miss a beat as they held their own on stage with performances including 'Dona Nobis Pacem' and ' 10,000 Reasons to Bless the Lord.'

"We were so happy to have our friends at St. Pius join us as our special guest," said Mr. Hernandez. "They did an awesome job and should be very proud of themselves!"

Hernandez and Loeb also presented a special thank you gift to Mr. Jack Lanenga, Executive Director of Operations at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra (ESO) was also acknowledged and thanked for graciously allowing the use of their chairs and stands. (The ESO is the resident orchestra at the church.)

Montini's music students showcase their talents four times per year at their annual Fall, Christmas, Winter and Spring concerts.

DEANERY AND DIOCESAN NEWS P J U M R. R. D C O T M T D F D J F, M 23, 7:00 C S. R N 604 N. R A, J, IL

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www.stpiuslombard.org PAGE 10 COMMUNITY NEWS

Serra Club of DuPage Pro-Life News The Serra Club of DuPage, an organization supporting PRO-LIFE STATIONS OF THE CROSS vocations to the priesthood and religious life, invites you to join Come and stand at the foot of the cross at the Aanchor Abortion them on March 19 at St. Michael's Parish in Wheaton. The Clinic, 1186 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, on Good evening will begin at 6 pm with rosary and Mass in the church. Friday, March 30, at 9:30 a.m. We will do the beautiful inter- Dinner will follow in the parish center. At the dinner, faith Way of the Cross that is being offered by the Pro-Life Father Hans Founder will be the guest speaker. Action League and is being promoted for abortion clinics all over the country. Where is there a more appropriate place to After his marriage was annulled by the Church, Father Hans mourn the suffering and death of our dear Lord than a place entered the Conventual Franciscans as a postulant in 2004 and, where His precious children are being sacrificed? All are on May 26, 2012, at the age of 50, was ordained a priest. After welcome. a pastoral assignment, he was named vocation director for the VOTER INFORMATION Conventual Franciscans in an area covering Michigan, “As Catholics we are not single issue voters. A candidate’s Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa. Nebraska, and Colorado. position on a single issue is not sufficient to guarantee a voter’s To learn more about the Serra Club of DuPage, or to make a support. Yet a candidate’s position on a single issue that reservation for the dinner, please contact Joann Carr at involves an intrinsic evil, such as support for legal abortion or [email protected] or 630.665.0994. the promotion of racism, may legitimately lead a voter to disqualify a candidate from receiving support.” Faithful Citizenship NCCB 2016

“If We Die with Him, We Will Also Live With Him” Since it is difficult for the average citizen to find accurate information about how the many candidates stand on the life Holy Week Retreat issues, Illinois Right to Life Action has prepared non-partisan March 29-31 voter information based on responses to a questionnaire, public with Fr. Peter Fennessy, SJ statements, and/or voting records. This guide is not an an Ignatian, Silent Holy Week endorsement and may not be used to advance the candidacy of Retreat for Men and Women any individual.

Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House For information go to the IRL Action web site at 420 W. County Line Road, Barrington, IL 60010 www.VoteProLifeIllinois.com or call 630-358-0042 for 847-381-1261 | www.jesuitretreat.org assistance. In light of the HB 40 Bill that forces all people of faith to pay for unlimited abortion with their tax dollars, it is more critical than ever to know how candidates stand on the life issues.

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FUNERAL HOMES

FUNERAL DIRECTORS JACK BRUST FRANK BUCARO JOHN BRANDON BRUST JOSEPH LYNE President

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