SAINT ITA

5500 North Broadway Chicago, IL 60640 www.saintita.org (312)291-1502 Mass Schedule Sunday Mass (by registration only)Saturday Vigil: 5:30PM Sunday: 8:30AM, 10:30AM, 12:30PM (Spanish), 5:30PM Weekdays (live cast and in church by reservation) 8:00AM Confessions (by registration only) Saturday: 3PM - 5PM

Register for Mass by calling 312-291-1502 or online: signupgenius.com/gosaintita

SAINT THOMAS OF CANTERBURY 4827 North Kenmore Avenue Chicago, IL 60640 www.stcuptown.com (773)878-5507 Mass Schedule Sunday 8:00AM (By registration only) (STC Vietnamese/Laotian Mass) Outreach Ministries Schedule Food Pantry Mondays and Thursdays 9:00AM-11:30AM & 1:30PM-3:00PM Soup Kitchen To-Go Tuesdays & Fridays Between 5:30PM-6:30PM

SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT 5545 North Paulina Street Chicago, IL 60640 www.stgregory.net (773)561-3546 Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:30PM Sunday: 10:00AM By registration only

Register for Mass by calling 312-291-1502 or online https://bit.ly/2MH1t0N

Mary, Mother of God Parish March 14, 2021 Fourth Sunday of Lent

Parish Information Help Burmese Catholics

Mary, Mother of God Parish

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Dona ons can be made online via GiveCentral: St. Ita: h p://bit.ly/3d1hrxh St. Thomas: h ps://bit.ly/3a6Jvh4 St. Gregory: h p://bit.ly/3p2GX7H

PARISH OUTREACH

St. Thomas of Canterbury Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry:

Founded over 40 years ago by Catholic Workers who were with Dorothy Day in New York. The Soup Kitchen serves hot meals every Tuesday and Friday. The Food Pantry, now in partnership with Catholic Chari es, provides help every Monday and Thursday.

Volunteering opportuni es - Currently limited due to COVID-19. Watch for Parish announcements as needs arise.

Oportunidades de voluntariado - Actualmente limitadas debido al COVID-19. Esté atento a los anuncios.

Dona ons - In need of personal hygiene items, winter coats/gloves/hats, heavy socks, blankets, reusable facemasks. Also needed: non-perishable food.

Donaciones - Se necesitan ar culos de higiene personal, abrigos/guantes/gorros de invierno, calce nes gruesos, cobijas, mascarillas reu lizables. También se necesitan: comida enlatada, café instantáneo, azúcar y crema.

Helping hands (SGG) and St. Anthony Bread (Ita):

Provides parishioners and neighbors with emergency financial and material assistance.

Catholic Chari es Refugee Rese lement Program:

Located in the former school at St. Thomas of Canterbury. For more informa on, visit: catholicchari es.net/refugee

St. Thomas of Canterbury School Our parish school educates 250 children, near all immigrants/refugees below the poverty line. For more informa on, visit here: stmary-s homas.org

Volunteering: Once COVID protocols are li ed, the tutoring program will resume Dona ons: ALDI or Jewel Gi Cards for school families

Live-cast Masses on Faceboook

From Saint Ita

facebook.com/SaintItaCatholicChurch Weekdays - 8:00AM Sunday - 10:30AM

12:30PM (en español)

From Saint Gregory

facebook.com/gregory.parish.583 Sunday - 10:00 AM

Burmese American Catholics for Peace & Jus ce

St Ita Church is the “mother Church” to the Chicago Burmese Catholic community. With their monthly Mass and children in our Parish school, our Burmese community is an important part of our rich fabric. Last month, the Burmese civilian government was overthrown in a military coup. The Burmese Catholic Church has been a leader in demanding the restora on of the civil government. To help, our parishioners have founded Burmese American Catholics for Peace and Jus ce to support the Church’s efforts in Burma. To help, please visit: h ps://gofund.me/b6d5feca

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Spiritual Corner Saint Patrick

Feast Day: March 17

This is a day to honor and pray to St. Patrick. He was

an influen al saint who, 1,500 years ago, brought

Chris anity to the li le country of Ireland. He was

carried off while s ll very young during a raid on

Roman Britain by the Irish and sold as a slave. At the

end of six years he contrived to escape to Europe, became a monk and was ordained; he then returned

to Ireland to preach the Gospel. A er fi een centuries he remains for all Irishmen the great bishop whom

they venerate as their father in the Faith.

Let us pray

O God, who chose the Bishop Saint Patrick to preach your glory to the peoples of Ireland, grant, through his

merits and intercession, that those who glory in the name of Chris an may never cease to proclaim your

wondrous deeds to all. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of

the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

Saint Cyril of Jerusalem Feast Day: March 17

Cyril, bishop of Jerusalem, was banished from his see

on three occasions. He belongs to the great

champions of faith in the fight against Arianism.

Famous as a teacher and preacher, he has le a

series of cateche cal instruc ons. Of the twenty-four extant discourses,

nineteen were directed to catechumens during Lent as a prepara on for Bap sm, while five so-called

mystagogical instruc ons were given during Easter me to make the mysteries of Chris anity be er

known to those already bap zed.

Let us pray

O God, who through the Bishop Saint Cyril of Jerusalem led your Church in a wonderful way to a

deeper sense of the mysteries of salva on, grant us, through his intercession, that we may so

acknowledge your Son as to have life ever more abundantly. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy

Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

San Patricio Día de fiesta: 17 de marzo

Es un día para honrar y rezar a San Patricio. Fue un santo influyente que, hace 1.500 años, llevó el cris anismo al pequeño país de Irlanda. Muy joven, durante una incursión de los irlandeses en la Bretaña romana fue vendido como esclavo. Al cabo de seis años consiguió escapar a Europa, se hizo monje y se ordenó; luego regresó a Irlanda para predicar el Evangelio. Después de quince siglos, sigue siendo para todos los irlandeses el gran obispo al que veneran como su padre en la fe.

Oremos

Oh Dios, que elegiste al obispo San Patricio para predicar Tu gloria a los pueblos de Irlanda, concede, por sus méritos e intercesión, que los que se glorían

en el nombre de Cris ano no dejen nunca de proclamar tus maravillas a todos. Por nuestro Señor

Jesucristo, tu Hijo, que vive y reina con go en la unidad del Espíritu Santo, Dios, por los siglos de los

siglos.

San Cirilo de Jerusalén Día de fiesta: 17 de marzo

Cirilo, obispo de Jerusalén, fue desterrado de su sede en tres ocasiones. Pertenece a los grandes campeones de la fe en la lucha contra el arrianismo. Famoso como profesor y predicador, dejó una serie de instrucciones catequé cas. De los vein cuatro discursos que se conservan, diecinueve estaban dirigidos a los catecúmenos durante la Cuaresma como preparación para el bau smo, mientras que cinco instrucciones llamadas mistagógicas se daban durante el empo de Pascua para dar a conocer mejor los misterios del cris anismo a los ya bau zados.

Oremos

Oh Dios, que por medio del obispo San Cirilo de Jerusalén condujiste maravillosamente a tu Iglesia a un sen do más profundo de los misterios de la salvación,

concédenos, por su intercesión, que reconozcamos a Tu Hijo de tal manera que tengamos vida siempre más

abundante. Por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Tu Hijo, que vive y reina con go en la unidad del Espíritu Santo,

Dios, por los siglos de los siglos.

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Lenten Devotions Devotions

Easter Lilies Easter Lilies

Please help us decorate our Churches this Easter by making a contribu on to our annual Easter Flower collec on on March 27th and 28th. Another op on is the Easter Lilies Memorial Program. This op on allows you to donate an Easter Lily plant in a loved one’s memory. To par cipate, call Ashland Addison Florists at (312) 432-1800 and give them the name of our Church and the name of the Memorial. There will be a list in our Bulle n a er Easter that will list the memorials and acknowledge your gi . And, for every dollar you spend, Ashland Addison Florists will make a 10% dona on to the Parish. This helps our Parish very much! Thank you!

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Lirios Pascuales

Por favor ayúdenos a decorar nuestras Iglesias esta Pascua haciendo una contribución para nuestra colecta annual de las Flores de Pascua el 27 y 28 de marzo. Otra opción es el Programa Conmemora vo de Lirios de Pascua. Esta opción le permite donar una planta de Lirios de Pascua en memoria de un ser querido. Para par cipar en este programa llame a la Florería Ashland Addison al (312) 432-1800 y déles el nombre de nuestra Iglesia y el nombre de la persona que desea recordar. Habrá una lista en nuestro bole n después de La Pascua que tendrá los nombres y reconocerá su regalo. Y, por cada dólar que usted pague, la Florería Ashland Addison hará una donación del 10% a la Parroquia. ¡Esto ayuda mucho a nuestra Parroquia! ¡Muchas gracias!

Daily Prayer to Saint Joseph Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen.

Oración diaria a San José

Salve, Guardián del Redentor, Esposo de la San sima Virgen María. A Dios confió a su único Hijo; en puso María su confianza; con go Cristo se hizo hombre. Bendito José, también para nosotros muéstrate como padre y guíanos en el camino de la vida. Obtén para nosotros gracia, misericordia y valor y defiéndenos de todo mal. Amén.

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Palm Sunday, Tenebrae and Recollections

Palm Sunday

Domingo de Ramos

Distribu on of Palms at all Masses Reparto de Ramos en todas las Misas

March 28, 2021

Collection Totals for Mary, Mother of God Parish

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Our Prayers

Prayer List

SATURDAY, March 13 - Saint Roderick of Cordoba 4:30pm SGG - †Vicente Tibudan • †Ebony Padigos †Feliza Bernardo • †Segundina Angeles Rodolfo Sayo (birthday) 5:30pm - †Sarah Manrriquez • †Anna Thuy Anh †Amauri and †Ana Tiglao • All Souls Larry and Malith Keophane (health)

SUNDAY, March 14 - Laetare Sunday, 4th Sunday of Lent 8:30am - †Donne Amouzou • †Virginie Amovin Larry and Malith Keophane (health) 10:00am SGG - †Phil Becker • †Adelaida Uychoco • †Frank Corbett †Martin and †Alice M. Dungan 10:30am - †Magdalena Mendoza • †Gertrudes Calmana †Borge J. Carreon • †Benjamin Samio Farrales • All Souls 12:30pm - 5:30pm -

MONDAY, March 15 - Saint Louise de Marillac 8:00am - All Souls

TUESDAY, March 16 - Saint John de Brebeuf 8:00am - †Clara M. Tobin • All Souls

WEDNESDAY, March 17 - Saint Gertrude 8:00am - †Adeline Davis • †George and †Rosario Darrah All Souls Deceased members of the Clancy and McGowan families Kathe Gogarty (birthday)

THURSDAY, March 18 - Saint Cyril of Jerusalem 8:00am - All Souls Daniel Antonio Davila (birthday) Lourdes Berroya (birthday)

FRIDAY, March 19 - Saint Joseph 8:00am - †Apolonio Lopez • †Ester Centeno • †Perla Segovia †Jose Stahulak • All Souls †Alidor DeWolf (105th birthday in memorium) Larry and Malith Keophane (health) Jose Rodriguez and Edgar Rodriguez (health) For the intentions of Sr. Ann Marguerite, LSP

Mass Intentions

Michael Angelo Angeles

Nancy Burke

Fr. Dan Collins

Lorraine Decker

Andrew Franco

Larry and Malith Keophane

Elizabeth Kohazi

Jonathan Koku

Suzanne Kraus

Joseph Lopez

Frieda Mkrtschjan

Debra Melbye

Annette Myrick

Angie Palomo

Ilse Patryn

Remedios Ryan

Martha Schaffrath

Ruth Schlee

Sr. Jean Schmidt

Miriam Smith

Angela F. Tenta

Lenore Thomalla

Mr. and Mrs. Vance

We pray for those who have passed away, especially:

Frank R. Corbett

Mary Gapp Marilou Jocson Ruth A. Schlee

Donald Torres, Jr.

From the mail and donation boxes in the Church

Dates and Funds Envelopes Cash/Loose Total

February 13 and 14

SI - Weekly $5,581.80 $2,646.00 $8,227.80

SGG - Weekly $2,110.00 $142.00 $2,252.00

Special Collections

SI - Building Fund $1,510.00 $1,510.00

SGG - Renovations $50.00 $50.00

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CONVENTUAL FRANCISCAN FRIARS Fr. Robert Cook, OFM Conv., Pastor Fr. Simon Minyati, OFM Conv., Associate Pastor Fr. Arturo Felix, OFM Conv., Associate Pastor Fr. Robert Melnick, OFM Conv., Resident Priest Bro. Donald Thielsen, OFM Conv., Soup Kitchen Cook

PASTORAL ASSOCIATES Deacon Juan Ramirez, Deacon Paul Spalla, Deacon Ronald B. Stricker and Sister Mary Jeanne Hayes, SND de N

PARISH STAFF Operations Director: Mr. Stuart Boldry Director of Stewardship: Mrs. Dorothy W. Julian Director of Facilities: Mr. Ed Prause Director of Music: Mr. Daniel Lagacy (SI) , Ms. Cheri Dahlen (SGG) Parish Administrative Assistant: Ms. Soledad Andrade Coordinator of Religious Education: Mr. Candido Reyna Coordinator of Outreach Volunteers: Ms. Jennifer Franco Sacramental Records: Ms. Kitty Welter Temporary Director of the Soup Kitchen: Mr. Jim Eder Sacristan (St. Gregory): Mr. Dan Creed Artists in Residence: Mr. Joseph Malham, Mrs. Amy Alznauer

SCHOOLS Saint Thomas of Canterbury School 5525 N Magnolia Ave. Ms. Christine Boyd, Principal Tel: (773) 271-8655 www.stmary-stthomas.org

Northside Catholic Academy (NCA) Admissions Office: (773)743-6277

Parish - School Information and Services SACRAMENTS Baptisms: First Saturday 10:30am (English) and 12:00pm (Spanish). Preparation Classes/Clases de Preparación: Third Saturday at 10am (English) and 12:00pm (Spanish). Please contact Parish Office to schedule class and Baptism. Por favor, póngase en contacto con la Oficina Parroquial para programar la clase y el Bautismo. Weddings: Arrange at least six months in advance of wedding date. Approval from the Pastor is needed before date confirmation. Planifique al menos seis meses antes de la fecha de la boda. Aprovación del Párroco es necesaria antes de confirmación de fecha. SI: Phone: 312-291-1502 Email: ssitaandthomas@gmail.com SGG: Phone: 773-561-3546 Email: info@stgregory.net RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Contact Religious Education Coordinator to enroll. Mr. Candido Reyna at ccdprogram.saintimt@gmail.com or by phone at (773) 443-7263. DEVOTIONS Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Every First Friday, 7:00pm (St. Ita) Rosary online: Join fellow parishioners every Tuesday at 7:00 PM on Zoom for Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet. Contact Staci at staci.davidson@yahoo.com for the link. ST. GREGORY CREDIT UNION 1609 W. Gregory St., Chicago, IL 60640 773-561-5493 Sunday 9:30am-12:00pm & Wednesday 7:00pm-9:00pm REGISTER AS A PARISHIONER St. Ita & St. Thomas: https://www.saintita.org/registration Saint Gregory: http://www.stgregory.net/ContactUs.aspx

Laetare Sunday This Sunday is called "Laetare Sunday" since its mood and theme is one of hope and rejoicing that Easter is near. The entrance an phon for the day begins with the La n word

"laetare" which means to rejoice. The vestments worn by the celebrant are rose-colored, not violet. The color rose has the significance of an cipated joy and happiness. The day is important because it is the day of the second scru ny in prepara on for the Bap sm of adults at the Easter Vigil.

Domingo Laetare

Este domingo se llama "Domingo Laetare" porque su ambiente y tema es de esperanza y alegría por la

proximidad de la Pascua. La an fona de entrada de este día comienza con la palabra la na "laetare",

que significa alegrarse. Los ves mentos que lleva el celebrante son de color rosa, no violeta. El color

rosa ene el significado de alegría y felicidad an cipada. El día es importante porque es el día del segundo escru nio en preparación para el Bau smo

de adultos en la Vigilia Pascual.

Saint Joseph - Feast Day: March 19

St. Joseph was the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster-father of Jesus. His important mission in God's plan of salva on was "to legally insert Jesus Christ into the line of David from whom, according to the prophets, the Messiah would be born, and to act as his father and guardian." Pius IX (1870) declared him patron and protector of the universal family of the Church.

San José - Día de fiesta: 19 de marzo

San José fue el esposo de la San sima Virgen María y el padre adop vo de Jesús. Su importante misión en el plan de salvación de Dios fue "insertar legalmente a Jesucristo en el linaje de David del que, según los profetas, nacería el Mesías, y actuar como su padre y tutor". Pío IX (1870) lo declaró patron y protector de la familia universal de la Iglesia.