March 21, 2010 Fifth Sunday of Lent Corpus Christi

Mass Intentions Ministry Schedule

Saturday, March 27th, 2010 Saturday March 20, 2010 5:00 p.m. — LC: N. Reinhard 5:00 p.m. Ed Gannon (dec) Corpus Christi Lectors: Buczowskie, Gerace Mark Jenkins (sp. int.) Dora Gibbelina Host Greeters: J. Wells, J. Zay, S. & T. Benner Sunday March 21, 2010—FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Eucharistic Ministers: N. & S. Reinhard, J. Bychowski, 7:00 a.m. Vince Magliano (dec) Ken & Madeleine Dedic M. Dugo, J. Durante, C. Foley 9:00 a.m. Donald Rose (dec) the Jayes family Sunday, March 28th, 2010 11:00 a.m. Adolph Carli (dec) Fabiani family 7:00 a.m. Mass LC: A. Vesely Monday March 22, 2010 Lectors: Stompor, Langton 8:30 a.m. Holy Souls by Corpus Christi Host Greeters: S. & B. Schumacher, R. Dratnol Tuesday March 23, 2010—St. Toribio deMogrovejo Eucharistic Ministers: J. Varble, A. Vesely, F. Anderson, 8:30 a.m. Angelina Beljunge (dec) Kathy Beljunge M. & B. Sanchez, M. Castrejon Wednesday March 24, 2010 8:30 a.m. Holy Souls by Corpus Christi 9:00 a.m. Mass LC: M. Bostelmann Thursday March 25, 2010—THE ANNUNCIATION OF Lectors: Ciribassi, Pasker THE LORD Host Greeters: M. Jatczak, V. Julian, D. Lambert, 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer M. Safiran Friday March 26, 2010 Eucharistic Ministers: P. Thomas, R. Varco, P. Scavarda, 8:30 a.m. Scott Jenkins (sp. int.) family G. & M. Pashawitz, M. Bostelmann Saturday March 27, 2010 11:00 a.m. Mass(Church) LC: K. Williams 5:00 p.m. Mary Ochwat (dec) LaVerne Malinowski Lectors: , Peress Josephine Glazier (dec) family Host Greeters: F. & V. Cerwin, G. Santos, Sunday March 28, 2010—PALM SUNDAY OF THE P. Santos LORD’S PASSION Eucharistic Ministers: C. Mllon, C. Pounders, M. Carr, 7:00 a.m. Deacon Harry Kowalski (dec) Deacon Tom M. Sbertoli, P. Smedley, K. Williams 9:00 a.m. Robert & Etheldra Doeseckle (dec) the 11:00 a.m. (Marian Hall) Doeseckle family Lectors: Williams, Molinaro Bob Fassbinder (dec) Mary Salerno Host Greeters: C. DeFalco, A. DeFalco, J. Santos, 11:00 a.m. Scott & Stephanie Jenkins (sp. int.) family M. Savegnago, D., K. & S. Aspy Eucharistic Ministers: A. Santos, P. Scavarda, D. Palash, A. Savegango, M. Strawn, P. Mamica

Reconciliation (Confession) Hours Saturdays: 3:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. or by appointment during the week. Please pray for... Mass Schedule Monday-Wednesday and Friday—8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer—Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Our Sick...... Brittany Allen (daughter of Tim and Saturday—5p.m., Sunday—7, 9 and 11 a.m. Cathy), Steven Goyack (grandson of Pat Sora), Ernie Scarpelli (son of Joe), Sylvia Scandora (cousin of Fa-

Welcome to Corpus Christi ! ther Bob), Lorain Kuryla, Annamay Palmisano (mother of Tony), Roger Kolvitz (friend of Beth Freier and Sue Johnson), George Randazzo, Bill Hepworth (friend of Mike Conroy), Vin- Have you been attending our Church off and on? Please cent Conroy (uncle of Mike Conroy), Dennis Kelly (friend of consider registering to become part of our Corpus Christi Don & Margaret Dugo), Carol Schlung (mother of Tyanna Can- family. Kindly complete the information below and place it in nata), Connie Van Bogaert (sister of Carol Pasker), Edward the donation basket so we may contact you to set up a time to Slizewski (son of Pat), Terry Johnson (brother-in-law of Ellen welcome you in person. Or you may call us at 630‐483‐4673. Shwatal), Tracy Bradley (friend of Pat Shwatal) We hope you will join us soon! Name Our Deceased….. Attansio Burdi (brother of Angelo), Helen Lucania (friend of Father Bob), Francis Cemensky Address (brother-in-law of Margaret Dugo), Betty Paxson (relative of Dave Rivera), Nancy Cutler (mother of Amy Scherer), Lou City Zip Code Guizetti (friend of the Shwatal family), Diane & Jack Kammes (parents of Lance) Phone ( ) Weekly Readings Working with the Scriptures March 21, 2010(Jn. 8:1-11) Sunday, March 21 Fifth Sunday of Lent Vinal Van Benthem Is 43:16-21; Ps 126: 1-6; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11 The woman was caught “…in the very act of committing adultery.” Did you ever wonder where the man involved was Monday, March 22 Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 while all of this was going on? Perhaps he was right there, part Ps 23: 1-6; Jn 8:12-20 of the crowd bringing the woman to Jesus for judgment. Cer- Tuesday, March 23 St. Toribio de Mogrevejo, tainly the people who caught the woman must have known who Bishop she was with. But this was a different time and people looked Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102: 2-3, 16-21; at things differently. Or did they? True, in this particular in- Jn 8:21-30 stance we find an example of the place of women in a society Wednesday, March 24 Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; (Ps) Dn where a woman is considered property and to commit adultery 3: 52-56; Jn 8:31-42 is to shame the man who ‘owns’ (whether by marriage or by Thursday, March 25 THE SOLEMNITY OF THE blood) her. But could there be something else going on as ANNUNCIATION OF THE well? Jim and John are in competition for promotion to partner- LORD ship in their company. John has some inside information about Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40: 7-11; Jim that could make him look bad if the people on the promo- Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 tion board knew about it. What should John do with that infor- Friday, March 26 Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18: 2-7; mation? Jn 10:31-42 Laura and Janene are tied for top sales person and the bonus Saturday, March 27 Ez 37:21-28; (Ps) Jer 31: 10-13; that comes with it. Janene accidently stumbles onto a bit of Jn 11:45-56 information that could affect Laura’s credibility with her cus- Sunday, March 28 PALM SUNDAY OF THE tomers. If the information is true it could definitely give her an LORD’S PASSION advantage, but if it’s false it could wrongly destroy a woman’s Lk 19:28-40 (procession);Is 50: reputation. How should Janene handle this? The temptation is to make ourselves look good at the ex- 4-7; Ps 22: 8-9, 17-18, 19-20, pense of someone else. Mary raises her hand in class: 23-23; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22: “Teacher, Johnny did ------(you fill in the blank).” Parish 14—23:56 [23:1-49] Committees fight over supplies and room assignments, insisting that the people on the ‘other’ committee don’t work nearly as hard as they do. Politicians sling mud and hope that it will stick Weekly Finance Update before it gets thrown back onto them. Political operatives are Weekend of March 13/14 , 2010 exposed. Government attorneys are fired. The list goes on and on. This week’s Sunday Offertory amounted to Where was the man caught in adultery with the woman? Was he one of the people in the crowd? Could that be what Jesus $8,885.22 as supported by 358 households. This puts was writing in the sand? If we had been standing there, would us below our weekly budgeted need of $12,231.00. he have been writing about us? Sunday Envelopes $ 8,305.00 Children’s Envelopes $ 20.11 Loose Giving $ 560.11 DIVINE MERCY MINUTES

Building Maintenance $ 170.00 Flower Collection $ 18.00 Our second collection for Catholic Relief Services amounted to $2,027.24. Your continued support and generosity is greatly appreciated and needed!

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Angeline Landise Joan Quattlander Mercy is the flower of love. God is love, and mercy is His Tina Slobodecki Roberta Slobodecki deed. In love it is conceived; in mercy it is revealed. Eve- Anna Maria Laterza Edwina McGlothlin rything I look at speaks to me of God's mercy. Even God's very justice speaks to me about His fathomless

mercy, because justice flows from love (Diary, 651). March 21, 2010, The Fifth Sunday of Lent— “ For His sake I have accepted the loss of all Parish Calendar things and I consider them so much rubbish, that I may gain Christ…” —Philippians 3:8

Learning to see our material possessions as just Give to Caesar so much rubbish is an important step in grow- Saturday, March 20 6:00 p.m. St. Joseph’s Table what is his and unto God what ing closer to Jesus Christ. Then we are able to Easter diner Sign‐ups is God’s. give more freely and joyfully. Sunday, March 21 Easter Dinner Sign‐ups 8:00 a.m. RE classes 9:30 a.m. Peer Ministry SAINT TORIBIO DE MOGROVEJO (1538-1606) 10:00 a.m. Women’s CRHP Feast Day, March 23 Discipleship meeting– Parish House

In times of crisis, God always 10:00 a.m. StVdP “surprises” the Church with unlikely 2:00 p.m. Palm Weaving Class saints, through whom Christ’s light radi- Marian Hall ates beyond their local communities to 7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. Dead illumine the universal Church. Charles Theologians Borromeo was such a saint: appointed Monday, March 22 7:00 p.m. RCIA of Milan at twenty-one by 7:00 p.m. Finance Meeting‐Parish his papal uncle, epitomizing the corrup- House tion that the Reformers condemned, Charles instead in- Tuesday, March 23 9:30 a.m. Palm Weaving Class— spired a revival that reinvigorated a Church devastated by Marian Hall the Reformation. His less well-known contemporary, 7:00 p.m. Men’s CRHP Toribio de Mongrovejo, was God’s “saintly surprise” in 7:00 p.m. Palm Weaving Class the New World. Spanish-born lawyer, professor, head of Wed., March 24 6:00 p.m. Children’s Choir the feared Inquisition, Toribio was still a layman when a 6:30 p.m. Teen Ensemble grateful king appointed him Archbishop of far-off Lima. 6:00 p.m. PADS Once in Peru, however, Toribio was appalled at the abuse of indigenous peoples by the occupying conquistadores— 7:00 p.m. Adult/Teen Choir his fellow countrymen—and by the complicity of the 7:00 p.m. Parish Council/ clergy. He became the natives’ devoted advocate, build- Evangelization Meeting ing churches, schools, hospitals, and the first in Thursday, March 25 9:30 a.m. Pilates & Prayer the Americas, publishing catechisms and prayerbooks in 7:00 p.m. Women’s CRHP the native languages he painstakingly mastered. Four hun- 7:00 p.m. Cantor practice dred years later, whenever Pope Benedict welcomes Latin 7:30 p.m. Guitar Group American bishops to , he always invokes “the shin- Friday, March 26 6:00 p.m. Reconciliation ing example of San Toribio.” 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross —Peter Scagnelli, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. Saturday, March 27 Easter Dinner Delivery Knights of Columbus, 6:00p.m.—10:00p.m.—Marian Hall Sunday, March 28 9:30 a.m. Peer Ministry Counseling Available As an affiliate of the Central DuPage Counseling Center. Counseling services are available to our parishioners. You can contact: Jack Berkmeyer Words of Life at 630-752-9750 or go to their website: Unfortunately in our culture we are held fast in a grip of deadly www.cdpcc.org attitudes about human life, about the human person, especially in the moments of his or her beautiful fragile beginnings and in the vulnerable times of old age and illness, there are some in No Hospitality Scheduled our culture and in our country...who think human civil institu- tions or some given human subject bestow the right to life. Palm Sunday, March 28, 2010 NO! None of us can bestow the right to life. We can only rec- or ognize the right to life, uphold and defend it, and cherish its Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010 beauty. ~~Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, homily at Opening Mass, See you April 11th!! National Vigil for Life, January 21, 2010 “The Manhattan Declaration” Ecumenism at work for the Common Good

On-Going Dialog on Life Issues bless immoral sexual partnerships, treat them as marriage “Right of Conscience” or the equivalent, or refrain from proclaiming the truth, as The church supports the right of health care professionals we know it, about morality and immorality and marriage and organizations who have conscientious objections to and the family.” reject participation in or cooperation with the delivery and marketing of abortion or abortifacients, sterilization, con- The Manhattan Declaration is the result of several months traception, embryo-destroying research or treatments, or of dialogue among Orthodox, Catholic, and evangelical euthanasia. Neither the state nor professional licensing Christian leaders culminating in a gathering of approxi- bodies can be permitted to impose treatment or referral mately 100 leaders in New York City on September 28, mandates which violate this right of conscience. In addi- 2009. tion to this "provider's" right of conscience, any reform of In Defense of Justice and the Common Good our country's health insurance system should also include The signatories explained that they speak now because in a "subscriber's" right of conscience, whereby those pur- order "to defend principles of justice and the common chasing or enrolling in health insurance have the freedom good that are now under assault. We will fully and un- to choose health plans in which their premium dollars will grudgingly render to Caesar what is Caesar’s, but we will not be used to subsidize procedures or practices to which under no circumstances render to Caesar what is God’s." they have moral objections. A Clarion Call The signatories of the Manhattan Declaration explain that An unprecedented coalition of prominent Christian although public sentiment has moved in a pro-life direc- clergy, ministry leaders, and scholars has crafted a 4,700- tion, "pro-abortion ideology prevails in many places of word declaration addressing the sanctity of life, tradi- power and influence. Our government promotes and tional marriage, and religious liberty. The declaration is- funds scientific research in which the lives of tiny human sues “a clarion call” to Christians to adhere to their con- beings in the early embryonic states of development are victions and informs civil authorities that the signers will treated as disposable research material." They also con- not “under any circumstance” abandon their Christian tend that "public policies contribute to the weakening of consciences. the institution of marriage, including the discredited idea of unilateral divorce," while "influential individuals and The statement, called “the Manhattan Declaration,” has organizations are seeking to redefine marriage to embrace been signed by more than 125 Catholic, Evangelical same-sex partnerships and to recognize multiple-party Christian, and Orthodox leaders. “We are Christians who sexual unions that are beyond same-sex marriage.” have joined together across historic lines of ecclesial dif- Catholic Leaders Sign ferences to affirm our right—and, more importantly, to Signatories of the declaration include Cardinal Justin Ri- embrace our obligation—to speak and act in defense of gali, Archbishop of Philadelphia; Cardinal , these truths. We pledge to each other, and to our fellow Archbishop Emeritus of Detroit; Charles J. Chaput, believers, that no power on earth, be it cultural or politi- Archbishop of Denver; Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of cal, will intimidate us into silence or acquiescence,” the New York; Donald W. Wuerl, Archbishop of Washing- statement says. ton, D.C.; John J. Myers, Archbishop of Newark; John Nienstedt, Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapo- “We recognize the duty to comply with laws whether we lis; Joseph F. Naumann, Archbishop of Kansas happen to like them or not, unless the laws are gravely City; Joseph E. Kurtz, Archbishop of Louisville; Tho- unjust or require those subject to them to do something mas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix; Michael J. Sheridan, unjust or otherwise immoral,” the signatories explain. Bishop of Colorado Springs; Salvatore Joseph Cor- dileone, Bishop of Oakland; Richard J. Malone, Bishop But they also made clear that “we will not comply with of Portland; and David A. Zubik, Bishop of . any edict that purports to compel our institutions to par- You may sign too ticipate in abortions, embryo-destructive research, as- If you would like to know more, or want to sign the sisted suicide and euthanasia, or any other anti-life act; Declaration, go to www.manhattandeclaration.org/ nor will we bend to any rule purporting to force us to the-declaration The next day, when St. Faustina entered the chapel, she once again heard the interior voice of Christ “This prayer will serve to appease My wrath. You will recite it for nine days, on the beads of the rosary, in the following manner: First of all, you Devotions will say one OUR FATHER and HAIL MARY and the I BE- LIEVE IN GOD. Then on the OUR FATHER beads you will of The say the following words: “Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the Divine Mercy whole world.” On the HAIL MARY beads you will say the fol- lowing words: “For the sake of His sorrowful Passion have mercy on us and on the whole world.” In conclusion, three During His visits with Sister Faustina, our Lord Jesus requested times you will recite these words: “Holy God, Holy Mighty that she reveal to the world His desire for devotions to His Di- One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole vine Mercy. Four specific devotions were conveyed to Sr. world Faustina by Jesus and recorded in her Diary. Diary 1541 Diary, 1320 Jesus promised St. Faustina that those who pray this chaplet Jesus asked Saint Faustina, and all Christians, to celebrate an will receive great Mercy at the hour of death. Even the most Hour of Great Mercy, promising tremendous graces to those hardened sinners, if they recite this Chaplet even once, will who would pray at this time, both for themselves, and on behalf receive grace from His Infinite Mercy. Jesus further recom- of others. Jesus made this request of St. Faustina in October, mended the reciting of this Chaplet at three o’clock, the hour of 1937 in Cracow, . He asked that this Hour of Great His sorrowful Passion. “When they say this Chaplet in the Mercy serve as a reminder of the ocean of Divine Mercy, as presence of the dying, I will stand between My Father and the well as its price. Jesus said to St. Faustina, “At three o’clock, dying person not as the just judge but as the Merciful Savior . implore My mercy, especially for sinners; and, if only for a brief moment, immerse yourself in My Passion, particularly in A third devotion given to us through St. Faustina by our Lord My abandonment at the moment of agony. This is the hour of was The Divine Mercy Novena, a nine day prayer preceding the great mercy for the whole world. I will allow you to enter into Divine Mercy Feast on the Sunday after Easter. This Novena My mortal sorrow. In this hour, I will refuse nothing to the soul begins on Good Friday and Jesus gave St. Faustina an intention that makes a request of Me in virtue of My Passion…..” to pray for each day of the Novena, saving for the last day the Diary 145 most difficult intention of all, the lukewarm and indifferent “I remind you, My daughter, that as often as you hear the clock souls. In her diary, St. Faustina wrote that Jesus told her, “On strike the third hour, immerse yourself completely in My mercy, each day of the novena you will bring to My heart a different adoring and glorifying it; invoke its omnipotence for the whole group of souls and you will immerse them in this ocean of My world, and particularly for poor sinners; for at that moment mercy ….. On each day you will beg My Father, on the strength mercy was opened wide for every (145) soul. In this hour you of My passion, for the graces for these souls The different souls can obtain everything for yourself and for others for the asking; prayed for on each day of the novena are: it was the hour of grace for the whole world – mercy triumphed over justice. Day 1: All mankind, especially sinners Diary 1572 Day 2: The souls of priests and religious My daughter, try your best to make the Stations of the Cross in Day 3: All devout and faithful souls this hour, provided that your duties permit it; and if you are not Day 4: Those who do not believe in Jesus and those who do able to make the Stations of the Cross, then at least step into the not yet know Him chapel for a moment and adore, in the Blessed Sacrament, My Day 5: The souls of separated brethren Heart, which is full of mercy; and should you be unable to step Day 6: The meek and humble souls and the souls of children into the chapel, immerse yourself in prayer there where you Day 7: The souls who especially venerate and glorify Jesus’ happen to be, if only for a very brief instant. I claim veneration mercy for My mercy from every creature, but above all from you, since Day 8: The souls who are detained in purgatory it is you that I have given the most profound understanding of Day 9: The souls who have become lukewarm this mystery. Diary 475, 476 Copies of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and The Divine Mercy A second devotion given to St. Faustina through a vision she Novena are available in the Narthex. Please avail yourself of had on September 13, 1935. As she pleaded with God for the one, give one to all members of your family, to your friends, world with words heard interiorly she saw the Angel’s helpless- and those you encounter during your day. Never fail to bring ness: he could not carry out the just punishment which was Jesus’ Divine Mercy to all those in need of His fathomless highly due us for sins. The words that St. Faustina heard inte- Mercy for the world. riorly, dictated by Jesus, were “Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ for our sins and those of the whole world; for the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us . KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FOURTH DEGREE Patriotic Degree of the Order Congratulations to our New Sir Knights Knights Holding Membership Drive On Saturday, February 20th, five men from the Corpus The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic, Christi Council advanced to the Fourth Degree of the Knights Family, Fraternal, Service organization. It is made up of Catho- of Columbus at an Exemplification held at the Wyndham Hotel lic gentlemen committed to our Order’s principles of Charity, in Lisle, and have earned the title of “Sir Knight” in the Order. Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. Our members work together, Over 200 Knights from across Northern Illinois received this support each other, share a great camaraderie, and have a lot of honor, which was made even more special by the presence of fun! Exemplification Class Honorees Fr. James Antiporek from St. Irene’s in Warrenville, and Fr. David Turner O.S.B. from Bene- dictine University. The day concluded with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Peter Sartain and other clergy in attendance, as well as a Banquet attended by over 700 people, including Sir Knights and their Lovely Ladies. While remaining as active members in the local councils,

Fourth Degree Knights also belong to a regional 4th degree as- sembly. Sir Knights from Corpus Christi are members of the Bishop Romeo Blanchette Assembly. Members of the Fourth Degree are often recognized by their distinctive attire of black tuxedo, colored cape, sword, and feathered chapeaux. Fourth Degree Knights visibly participate in various liturgical events and community functions, as well as provide unwavering sup- port to our Bishops, Priests, and Religious. Sir Knights also work to promote the virtue of Patriotism and foster respect for our country, flag, and the many military veterans and active-duty armed forces protecting us every day!. These new Sir Knights join over 45 other men from the Corpus The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic, Christi Council that are already members of the Fourth Degree. Family, Fraternal, Service organization. It is made up of Catho- Congratulations to the following men from Corpus Christi lic gentlemen committed to our Order’s principles of Charity, on attaining Fourth Degree membership: Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. Our members work together, support each other, share a great camaraderie, and have a lot of fun! K of C programs allow members and their families to sup- port their Church, communities, and one another. Knights help the Catholic Church on the local, diocesan, and worldwide lev- els through support of time and money to vocations, youth pro- grams, and other needs of the Church. Knights assist with feed- ing the hungry and sheltering the homeless. They visit our wounded war veterans, and also conduct fundraising efforts for disabled individuals. Brother Knights stand to protect the dig- nity and beauty of human life in all of its stages. Membership in the Knights of Columbus offers an opportunity for fellowship

with people who share the same beliefs, recognize the same

duty to God and family, and understand the need for service to others in our communities and across the world. (from L to R) Sir Knights John Dahlquist, John Scieska, Deacon If you are a Catholic man age 18 or older, and would like Bill Thomas, Mike Zenker, and Tom Arends more information about joining us, please feel free to contact Grand Knight Kirby Williams at 630-736-1006, Past Grand Special congratulations go to Corpus Christi Sir Knight Frank Knight Mark Waypa at 630-231-1015 or talk to any member of Bellino who was named a recipient of the Master’s Medallion the Knights. at the Exemplification Banquet. Each year, the various assem- blies in attendance nominate one or two of their most deserving Sir Knights for this honor, and we are proud that Frank was selected for this special recognition of his efforts in support to the Fourth Degree!

Religious Education Religious Education Students in Grades P/K-9 Junior High Jr. High RE (Grades 7‐9) PH: 630‐483‐4226 RE (Grades P/ K‐6) PH: 630‐483‐4222 RE e‐mail address: [email protected] Jr. High e‐mail address: [email protected]

March 22/23 No Class Upcoming RE Events 29/30 No Class March 22nd – April, 4th NO RE/YM Classes April 5/6 Class 6:15 & 7:45 p.m. 12/13 Class 6:15 & 7:45 p.m. Sacramental Preparation Information 19/20 Class 6:15 & 7:45 p.m. Please note the following important dates for all Genesis 26/27 Class 6:15 & 7:45 p.m. Jeopardy II and 2nd Grade students: Community Service Opportunities Sacrament of Reconciliation: Holy Week/Easter Set-up Help Needed March 28th 12:30 p.m. Take down Marian Hall  Tuesday, April 6th at 7:00pm— April 1st 7 p.m. Torch Bearers Mr. Aspy, Mrs. Faczek, Mrs. Taylor/Mrs. Soto and April 2nd 7 p.m. Torch & Cross Bearers Mr. Willams classes April 3rd 7 p.m. Bonfire  Wednesday, April 7th at 4:00pm— Call Mark Herwaldt at 630-483-4226 Mrs. Sweeney/Mrs. Shwatal’s class E-mail: [email protected]  Monday, April 12th at 4:00pm— Camp ROCK Mrs. Camposeo and Mrs. Stompor’s classes Current 6 – 8th graders are invited to attend a four day Sacrament of First Eucharist: Catholic summer camp June 12 – 15, 2010 at Dickson Valley Camp - bunk beds, swimming, canoeing, Mass,  Practice: Monday, April 19th at 7:00 p.m. and archery, rock climbing, bonfires, climbing walls, music, Communion: Saturday, April 24th at 10:00 a.m.— food, and so much more! Cost $295.00 Call Mark Her- Mrs. Faczek, Mrs. Stompor, Mrs. Taylor/Mrs. Soto, waldt at 630-483-422 or e-mail ccym@sbcglobal and Mr. Williams’ classes .net  Practice: Tuesday, April 20th at 7:00 p.m. and Confirmation Communion: Saturday, April 24th at 1:00 p.m. — Confirmation Practice is May 18th at 7 p.m. Mrs. Camposeo, Mrs. Sweeney/Mrs. Shwatal’s Confirmation is May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. classs The following Confirmation forms are due in the Youth  Practice: Thursday, April 22nd at 6:30p.m. and Ministry office NOW: Communion: Sunday, April 25th at 9:00 a.m.— 1) Saint Report Mr. Aspy’s class 2) Sponsor Report/ Verification

3) Baptismal Certificate 4) Letter to Bishop *Forms are available on-line* Operation Rice Bowl Mission Trip th th July 11 – 17 Location: Memphis Tn. Cost: $160.00 per per- son. All incoming 9th to College Students. We need 10 adult leaders. For more information call Mark Herwaldt at 630-483-4226.

The Rice Bowl Calendar focuses on the story of Ato Teklu Youth Leadership Conference Hadgu and his family in Ethiopia. CRS has helped them June 25-27, 2010 to create and irrigation system so that they can still farm Lewis University, Romeoville "Thy Will Be Done" during the dry season. Be sure to read more about them All 8th graders are invited to attend. in your calendar! What one generation allows…….the next generation embraces. HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE and YOUNG ADULTS Contact: Mark Herwaldt PH: 630‐483‐4226 Contact: Mark Herwaldt PH: 630‐483‐4226 e‐mail address: [email protected] e‐mail address: [email protected]

Dead Theologians Society Young Adult North DuPage Cluster Looking to meet up with friends who Mass & Pizza attend other schools? Searching for March 21st a place to get together with others and explore your faith? Join us at 4 p.m. Mass DTS, a place where you can get out Pizza and open gym follow. of the house, meet with your friends, St John’s, Winfield receive a warm welcome and an unlimited supply of food and drink. If you are a high school teen, DTS is for you. We meet year round on Lenten Stations of Sunday evenings from 7 - 9 pm in Marian Hall. No cost, no registration, come when you the Cross can, bring a friend! March 26th St. John the Baptist, Winfield 7pm Youth Sponsors Needed We are looking for financial support to help defray the Everyone will be invited to a nearby restaurant/bar cost of retreats, and leadership conferences for our high afterwards for a social. school teens. Full sponsorship is $200.00, Half $100.00 Quarter $50.00. Diocese of Joliet 2010

For more information contact Mark Herwaldt at Collegiate Leadership Conference [email protected] Friday through Sunday June 25-27, 2010 We would like to thank the following for their Lewis University Campus, Romeoville, Illinois sponsorships: Area Construction Trades, Inc. Sponsored by Diocese of Joliet All Young Adults

Ages 18 through 23, in or out of college Mission Trip I July 11th – 17th REGISTRATION OPENS SOON! Location: Memphis Tn. Cost: $160.00 per person. All incoming 9th to College Students. We need 10 adult leaders. For more information call Mark Herwaldt at 630- 483-4226.

Youth Leadership Conference June 25-27, 2010 Lewis University, Romeoville

All high school teens Catholic Theological Union are invited to attend. 5401 S. Cornell St., Chicago th “Peter and his companions were weighed down with Cost: 165.00 if you register by April 19 sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw Great workshops, Food, Dorms, His glory and the two men who stood with Him.” Mass with Bishop Sartain. —Luke 9: 32 What one generation allows…...the next generation embraces. News from around the Parish and …..the Diocese Ring Those Bells! Lent and Triduum Schedule Corpus Christi, 2010 All are invited to bring bells  Stations of the Cross—7:00 p.m. every Friday (dinner bells, sleigh bells, of Lent cowbells, any kind of bells!) to ring Additional private Reconciliation — as we sing the Gloria on Holy Thursday, the  Friday, March 26th, 6:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, and Easter (regular schedule of Reconciliation, every Sunday! Saturday, 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m.) Triduum  Holy Thursday, April 1st, Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:00 p.m. followed by Eucharist Adoration until 12:00 a.m. in Marian Hall  Good Friday, April 2nd Palm Crosses Stations of the Cross, 3 p.m. Veneration of the Cross and Communion, for 7:00 p.m.  Holy Saturday, April 3rd Palm Sunday Blessing of Food, 12:00 p.m. Noon Easter Vigil Mass, 8:00 p.m.  Easter Sunday, April 4th, Holy Sacrifice of the Mass,7:00 a.m., Next weekend we celebrate Palm/Passion Sunday with 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. the blessing and distribution of palms. This year, we will  Divine Mercy Sunday,April 11th, once again be offering palm crosses (as well as a limited Mass, 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and supply of fresh palm fronds). Many of you asked about 11:00 a.m. the palm crosses last year, and we want to provide the Reconciliation, 1:00 p.m. back-story to these crosses. Eucharistic Adoration, 2:00 p.m., Benediction, Our palm crosses are produced by villagers primarily in 3:00 p.m. Masasi, Tanzania, and are shipped around the world. En- Polish Fest, 3:30 p.m. tire families are involved in the project, and the money earned goes to provide basic essentials throughout east Africa – a way for many poor farming families to im- prove their living conditions, establish public health pro- Catholics Come Home: grams and build schools. Our African palms are obtained What Impact Did We Have? directly through African Palms USA, an outreach minis- Now that the Catholics Come Home TV ads have con- try of St. John’s Church in Olney, (most of the cluded in the Diocese of Joliet, we are looking to hear order processing is done by volunteers, to minimize over- from YOU. We are asking you to complete a survey. head costs). Please go to http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/omf/ catholicscomehome/and click on the “survey” link to The palm crosses are hand-woven from dried branches of access this questionnaire. It’s short, quick, and easy to fill the dwarf palm Hyphaena coriacia, and are environmen- out. The survey will remain open until June 1, 2010. tally safe (neither the trees nor the crosses are chemically Please consider forwarding this survey to any friends and treated). Simple crosses, but a powerful reminder not family members – from active Catholics to those who are, only of Palm/Passion Sunday, but also of the people who or have been, distant from the Catholic Church. made them. Thank you for helping assess the impact of Catholics Come Home. We look forward to hearing from you! Good News Message Celebrating The Year for Priests Palm Weaving

Genuine contemplation and action are inseparable. Classes The one who seeks truth loves truth, and the one who loves truth seeks to spread the knowledge and practice of You have asked for them….. truth. now they are here! On Palm Sunday Jesus entered the Holy City of Jerusa- -- Servant of God Isaac Hecker (1819-1888), Founder of the lem surrounded by a crowd of followers who, eager to Paulists proclaim him the Messiah, "Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Campaign Corner Lord." (John 12:13) March 6 & 7, 2010 Today, Christian churches traditionally hold services on Palm Sunday and leaves of palm, often shaped into sym- My sincerest thanks to those of you who have faith- bols of Jesus' last hours on the cross, are given to the con- fully responded to supporting the parish building gregation. These palm fronds are also used in palm weav- project. For those who have not yet had a chance to ing which produces beautiful woven symbols from the make a pledge, please consider doing so now. Lent palms to hang in the Christian home during the year. is a time for consciously doing selfless acts that help others! As the economy improves, please respond In Marian Hall, Sunday, March 21st at 2:00 p.m. and generously for all the Lord has given you. If we all Monday, March 22nd at 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. do our part, we will succeed in reaching our goal. Shirley and Tom Benner will be offering classes in palm weaving. Many of you have seen the beautiful palm Here is our progress toward our goal as of Monday, weavings of Shirley and have requested she have a March 1, 2010: class—so this is your chance!! Class size is limited and is on a first come, first serve basis. All proceeds go to the Capital Campaign. To register call Shirley or Tom Total Amount Pledged: $1,048,910 Benner—630-293-7826 or Stephanie at 630-483-4673.

Total Amount Collected on Pledges: $ 680,152

Amount Needed to Reach Goal: $ 408,589

If you are unable to make a pledge at this time, or if you have completed your pledge and would like to help further, please use the Capital Campaign enve- lopes in your envelope packets. Every year, the federal government allocates I ask for your prayers as we continue our journey and more than $400 billion to state, county and local provide for the people of our parish. governments based on official population data. Census data aids Corpus Christi Catholic Church God bless, and other religious organizations in applying for Fr. Bob faith-based federal grants to support programs Easter Dinner Sign-ups and activities that are important in helping serve There are still a few Easter dinners to be God’s most poor. For every person not counted, assigned. Please see the St. Vincent de Paul the community, its schools and other local gov- representatives in the narthex this weekend, ernments lose approximately $1,400 a year and and give a family an Easter dinner, they might not otherwise have. As always, your generosity $14,000 over the entire decade covered by the is appreciated. Census. Please support the 2010 Census and Deliver your boxes filled with food at Resurrection Parish from remember…... 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 27th. Thank you! in Carol Stream Everyone Counts! HOLY THURSDAY BUS PILGRIMAGE Leaving immediately after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, April 1st!

Stop by the Parish House and make your reservations! Space is limited, so reserve your seat for only $10.00 per person. Sign up now!!

Our Lady of Sorrows

St. Michael’s Old Town Chicago

St. Hyacinth, Chicago

St. Mary of the Angels, Chicago The three buses that have been chartered, will leave the Corpus Christi parking lot immediately after Mass and return you Holy Trinity Catholic Church to Corpus Christi. Chicago

In case of an Emergency... Mass Schedule

Should an emergency arise, please call the General Parish Office Phone Weekends: Saturday 5:00 p.m. number and leave a message. Messages will be checked and forwarded Sunday 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. to the appropriate person and your phone call will be returned. Weekdays: Mon. ‐ Wed., Fri. 8:30 a.m. Thurs. Morning Prayer Service 8:30 a.m. Parish Website Holy Days: 8:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m. day of; no vigil www.corpuschristicarolstream.org Parish Address Sacraments Sacrament of Baptism ‐ Baptisms take place on the first full 1415 W. Lies Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188 weekend of the month during the weekend Liturgies except during Advent and Lent. Parents are expected to attend Pastoral Staff “Welcome Your Child” baptismal preparation workshop on the General Parish Office Phone Number: 630‐483‐4673 second and third Sunday of every other month. We encourage General Parish Office Fax Number: 630‐483‐4679 expectant parents to make baptismal arrangements six months in Rev. Robert A. Hoffenkamp, ext. 103 advance in order to best accommodate everyone involved. Rev. Mr. Tom Thiltgen, Deacon & Pastoral Associate ext. 102 Mrs. Kathie Brewer, Pastoral Associate ext. 101 Sacrament of Reconciliation ‐ Corpus Christi welcomes you to Mr. Dan Sledz, Finance Director ext. 108 partake in the Sacrament of Reconciliation either by attending on Mrs. Prudy Stella, business office ext. 108 Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. ‐ 4:30 p.m. in the Church, or by Mrs. Mary Lou Conroy, Director of Religious Education ext. 104 contacting the Parish House Office at 630‐483‐4673 for an Mrs. Pat Julian, Support Staff ext. 105 appointment. Communal Reconciliation is celebrated seasonally Mr. Mark Herwaldt, Director of Youth Ministry ext. 110 at Christmas and Easter. Mrs. Peg Rivera, Director of Music & Liturgy ext.107 Mrs. Stephanie Jenkins, parish secretary ext. 100 Sacrament of Marriage ‐ Couples considering marriage are Parish Staff Email addresses: required to personally contact the Parish House Office six months before planning a wedding date. Either the bride, groom, or their Rev. Mr. Tom Thiltgen, Deacon & Pastoral Associate [email protected] parents must be registered parishioners for at least six months Rev. Mr. Bill Thomas, deacon before calling to set a date. As part of the marriage preparation, [email protected] couples will attend an Engaged Encounter Weekend prior to the Mrs. Kathie Brewer, Pastoral Associate wedding. [email protected] Mr. Dan Sledz, Finance Director, Prudy Stella, bookkeeper Pastoral Life [email protected] Adult Faith Inquiries (RCIA) ‐ Anyone considering becoming a Mrs. Mary Lou Conroy, Religious Education Catholic, or would like more information about the Catholic [email protected] faith, please contact the Parish House Office. Mrs. Pat Julian, Support Staff [email protected] Communion Calls ‐ Communion for shut‐ins is available. Mr. Mark Herwaldt, Director of Youth Ministry Please call Deacon Tom at the Parish House Office to make [email protected] arrangements. Mrs. Peg Rivera, Director of Music & Liturgy [email protected] Mrs. Stephanie Jenkins, parish secretary Parish Registration and Office Hours

Parish Mission Statement We would like to extend a warm welcome to all newcomers We are and visitors. We invite you to come to the Parish House CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH. Office to register during our office hours which are: A Community of Christian believers Who embrace the Word of God, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Who proclaim its message to all, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. With a welcoming spirit Tuesdays we are available from: As prayerful and sacramental people 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Empowered by unity, in order to support those parishioners who work full‐time. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, We extend ourselves Parish Offices are closed on Saturday and Sunday. Seeking to recognize the needs of others And responding with compassion by Parish Staff Meetings... Gratefully sharing our blessings. We gather as ...are held every other Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. The parish THE BODY OF CHRIST staff will be available on those days from 9:00 a.m. ‐ 12:00 p.m.; To celebrate and become a source of hope and from 3:00 p.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m. And inspiration to all.