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Pastoral Staff
Father Norbert Raszeja, CR
Father Mark Cote
Deacon Jerry Christensen
Deacon Tom Marciani
Deacon Rick Feltes
Office of Worship Kurt Meyer
Lianda Valentine
Rita Ramsey,
Religious Education/Formation
7720 Janes Avenue—630.985.9255 Beth Cartner
[email protected] Renee Dyja,
Youth Ministry Jennifer Michalik-Olson,
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Shawn Denning,
School, 7720 Janes Avenue 630.985.2515 School Fax 630.985.2395 Miss Elizabeth Driscoll,
Alison Gosewehr,
7800 JANES AVENUE * WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 * 630.985.2351 X 122
THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. SCHOLASTICA
The Parish Offices are located in the Administration Center
7800 Janes Avenue
Phone ........................................................... 630.985.2351 Fax ............................................................... 630.985.8770
The Tabernacle Candle "In accordance with traditional custom, near the tabernacle a special lamp, fueled by oil
or wax, should be kept alight to indicate and honor the presence of Christ." (General Instruction of the Roman Missal 316) If
you would like to make a donation in honor or in memory of a loved one, please call the
Parish Office. The donation is $10. The candle offering is for one week.
Mystagogy on the Emmaus Story.
(“Mystagogy”=to be led, to encounter mystery.) Two dejected disciples, abandoning Jerusalem, encounter Jesus in the Breaking of Bread. With burning hearts, they return to the community of believers to recount this meeting. That is what Sunday Mass and Communion of Blood and Body does for us. In returning week after week to the faithful believers, to our fellow parishioners, we meet the Risen Lord in the Body of Christ the Church.
† With what does my heart burn this Easter Day? † Why do I keep coming to Sunday Mass and receiving
Body and Blood? † What will this sacred Meal strengthen me, impel me to
do?
Our Mission
We, the family of St. Scholastica Catholic Parish, are dedicated Christian stewards of God’s gifts. We have been called in Baptism and through the Holy Spirit to be disciples of Jesus. We are a sacramental community,
sharing a sense of welcoming and belonging. We provide opportunities for spiritual growth and faith
formation. We are committed in both prayer and action to support and nurture each other and those in need.
Welcome
Parish Office Hours:
The Parish Office is closed. Staff will be monitoring phone calls and e-mails from home. Dial extension
159 if you are in need of a priest. The Tabernacle Candle
is offered this week for:
Anna Standiser By: Karen Paige
ONLINE GIVING Online Giving is a great way to help our administrative staff
while supporting your church. Signing up is easy—you can use a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Just go to our church website: www.stscholasticaparish.org and click on the Online Giving logo to get started.
Need help setting up Online Giving? Contact: Our Sunday Visitor
800-348-2886, ext. 2 or [email protected]
A Call to
Can you be here for your parish….
If you are able, please continue your generous support by dropping off or sending in your weekly donation. You can also support your parish online by following the guidelines below.
We are still here for you….
It is very difficult for your parish staff to share with you that we are no longer able to staff the parish office, but we will continue to be here for you. Please call if you are in need, in any way. We have a list of generous parishioners who have offered to shop or run errands.
On behalf of the staff and parishioners of St. Scholastica Parish, welcome! Although we are a large, diverse faith community, we strive to always cherish
and value the gifts of each parishioner. We invite you to find a place in our parish that nurtures and serves
you in your faith development.
STAY WITH US, LORD
Walk with us, Lord, along the road of resurrection! Explain for us, so slow to believe, the things that Scripture says of you. Break the brad of the Eucharist with us whenever we share our lives with our brothers and sisters. Stay with us Each time night approaches And the daylight fades in our hearts!
- From Come, Lord Jesus by Lucien Deiss, CCSP, copyright ©1976, 1981, Lucien Deiss. Published by World Library Publications. p. 168
That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened that while they were conversing and deba ng, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them...He asked them, “What are you discussing as you walk along?” (Luke 24:13‐17) I would say that this is one of the
most recognizable parts of the gospel according to Luke:
The Road to Emmaus. There even exists a large amount
of artwork which depicts this par cular scene. Just a side
note here: it’s obvious that the disciples are walking
along side by side and not six feet apart. Now if we were
walking along together today, maintaining the proper
social distance apart, I would imagine that our
conversa on would be about recent events just as their
conversa on was, but we may not be discussing what
happened in Jerusalem, but rather how we have been
affected by the current pandemic. This topic is
con nually discussed daily on newscasts, and honestly,
we all must admit that this pandemic has really altered
our normal rou nes. Now, hopefully, we wear a face
mask and maybe use gloves when we venture out of the
safety of our homes to perform some necessary chores
such as grocery shopping, stopping in a drug store, or
picking up the carry out meal which we ordered earlier.
Times have definitely changed in our country. And even
though we are wading, as it were, in very different pool
of circumstances, there is a sizeable number of people
who are pushing authori es to begin a process of
loosening some of the exis ng restric ons and permit
them to resume their ac vi es before covid 19 raced
around the world. Actually, none of us possesses a
defini ve answer as to when we will be able to live our
daily lives in a less stressful way. Daily as I celebrate
mass I pray for all those who care for the thousands
afflicted by covid 19 as well as for the many research
scien sts who are seeking methods to control this dread
virus. Addi onally, during daily mass I also pray for you,
our parishioners, and thank the Lord for those who have
con nued making their contribu ons to the support St.
Scholas ca Parish. Thank you for your con nued
support. We all know that even with a minimal use of
our facili es maintenance expenses do not stop. Thank
you again and again. Now, I pray that as we walk along
each day that we ask the Risen Lord Jesus to accompany
us on this unknown trail. May the Lord con nue to bless
you and keep you and your family members and friends
in good health. I am looking forward to the day when we
can all be reunited around the altar of the Lord partaking
in the Eucharist. May the Risen Lord bless you
throughout this whole week.
Fr. Norb, C.R.
Yes, we are Social Distancing when we are in the office!!!!
CANCER IS LIMITED….
It cannot cripple love, It cannot shatter hope, It cannot corrode faith,
It cannot eat away peace, It cannot destroy confidence, It cannot shut out memories,
It cannot silence courage, It cannot invade the soul,
It cannot reduce eternal life, It cannot quench the spirit,
It cannot lessen the power of the Resurrection.
Catherine Rizzo, Erich Pavel, Mary Dugenskie, Michele Casey, Colleen McLaughin, Richard DePirro,
Paul Leising, Justin Simpson, Deb Sharbak, Cindy Grubba, Jodi Huntley, Fe Asuncion, Linda Wood, Steve Wirtas,
Darlene Feliksik, Jim Picek, Andrew Schmith, Kim Sanford, Pat Sautter, Tom Nobles, Al Voras,
Susie Cushler, Marilyn Moxon, Steve Klujka, Michael Campbell, Sara Jablonski, Roberta Farley,
Maria Perez, Fr. Ed Jaskula, CR; Becky Jankowski, Valerie Tracey,
Jeanine Soloy, Jen Valenti, Alice Aubele, Betty Lara, Sheila Tomaszewski, Gaudioso Flores, Jack Bremner, Joan Marie Poole, Craig Smith,
Fr. Tony Bus, CR; Renee Heiden, Sandra Woodring, John Kozlowski, Mike Mimnaugh, Kathleen Davis, Charles Thomas, Patricia Greedan,
Carly Mondane, Tony Russo, Carol McCormick
St. Peregrine
Pray for Us
Please Pray for Our Friends and Family Battling Cancer
The Sacrament of Marriage Preparation for marriage involves special instruction for the couple. Notification to the Parish Administration Center is required at least 6 months in advance. Please call Sue at the Parish Administration Center, 630.985.2351, ext. 124, for more information.
Captain Joe Chambers, 1st Lt Rachel Schlitter, Lance Corporal Donte Reed, Airman Robert Rouille,
PVT Michaelangelo Zaucha Fernandez, ET 1 Kim Bellavia, LT Michael Bellavia,
Corporal Daron J. Reed, SPC Matthew Aubele, PFC SGT Eric Kuchta, Staff SGT Kyle Gulley, PFC Sebastian Elapumkal, SPC Trent Johnson,
Master at Arms Tristan Bush, SPC Samantha Rapp, PVT Jake Higley, Captain Mark F. Luneburg, PFC Michael Jacobson, EMF-K Karl Gieseke, NSM Larry J. Threadgill, Major Noel Sioson,
Master at Arms 1st Class Randall Jacob Hopkins, VT Claire Gieseke, Major Brady Sexton,
Major Kenneth Schlorf, Sergeant Donald J. May, Staff SGT Ryan Gulley, Captain David G. Mack,
MFN Jesse Kolek
Continue to Pray for Our Friends and Family who are in Active Duty in the
Military. Pick up a prayer card from the bulletin board in the
Breezeway.
The Military bulletin board in the Breezeway has been updated. Drop pictures of loved ones who are on active duty to be included on the bulletin board in the Parish
Office.
Have you no ced that some of the funeral homes which we’ve used have very nice RESOURCES for grief? You might check the funeral homes’ website. Some offer 365 days of upli ing Daily Email Messages; all at the click of a bu on.
Journey to J.O.Y.
Grief Support for recent or not so recent losses. Meetings are generally the 1st and 3rd Friday mornings, and will resume when it is safe to do so. Please email Shawn Denning at [email protected] Or call 630.985.2351 x 130 to join us. We wish you blessings on your journey.
Please Pray for the Sick of the Parish
Cindy Grubba, Kevin Geiger, Sue Bradley, Vicki Lemon, Joseph Carbone, Lisa Mrofcza, Margaret Risky,
Valentino Alan Llereza, Walter Shiffer, Anna Stanister, Stone Santiago Sula, Jane Purcell, Linda Malysa
In the interest of keeping our Prayer List up-to-date, names will be placed on the list for four weeks. To continue on the list, please notify Rita by calling her at 630.985.2351, ext.122. Thank you!
Prayer List Policy
Arrangements for a Funeral Mass are made through the Funeral Home you
choose. The Funeral Home will contact the Parish Administration Center to
schedule the Mass.
Congratulations on the birth of your child and thank you for taking the first step with your child on a life-long journey of faith. In preparation for this very joyous celebration you are invited to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class. Please call the Parish
Office at 630.985.2351, ext. 122, for more information and to sign up for the class. Baptisms can only be scheduled after completion of the baptismal class.
The Sacrament of Baptism
Stewardship of Prayer
Through his words and in the breaking of the bread, the risen Christ made himself known to two disciples on their way to Emmaus….
Luke 24:13-35
Visit the Parish Web Site www.stscholasticaparish.org
And click on the Special Activities Tab To view and pray
the Stations of the Cross
“Prayer is the best weapon we have. It is the key to God’s heart.”
St. Padre Pio
Spiritual Communion
In this me of uncertainty, when we are unable to leave our homes to a end Mass, we are encouraged to make and act of “spiritual communion,” where we unite ourselves to God through prayer. It is a beau ful way to express to God our desire to be united with him when we are unable to complete that union in the recep on of Holy Communion.
Countless saints incorporated this type of prayer into their daily lives, not being sa sfied with receiving Jesus in the Eucharist once a week or even once a day. Making an act of spiritual communion for them was an essen al part of life and drew them closer to God on a daily basis.
St. Josemaria Escriva encouraged everyone to make a spiritual communion as o en as they could, “What a source of grace there is in spiritual communion! Prac ce it frequently and you’ll have greater presence of God and closer union with him in all your ac ons.”
Padre Pio also had a habit of making a spiritual communion throughout the day outside of the celebra on of Mass. He desired to be always united with Jesus Christ in everything he did.
Below is a tradi onal prayer of spiritual communion that many saints have prayer over the years. It can be prayed if you find yourself at Mass unable to receive the Eucharist, or even in the midst of your daily work, li ing up your thoughts to God.
The ul mate goal of our lives should be communion with God and an act of spiritual communion can help a person draw closer to that goal.
My Jesus,
I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen
On-line Masses available:
Heart of the Nation TV Masses on Sunday WJYS Channel 62 at 10 am
WCUU Channel 62.2 at 6:30 am WMEU channel 48.1 at 6:30 am
Daily Mass with Bishop Pates
https://www.youtube.com/c/DioceseofJolietIL
Sunday Mass at Mercy Home https://www.mercyhome.org/sunday-mass/
Weekday and Sunday Masses
https://www.facebook.com/pg/StMaryImmaculate/videos/
Masses from Rome http://www.catholictv.org/shows/papal-programming
There are other sights available as well. Just google
“view Mass on-line”, or a more complete list of options can be found on the parish web site or facebook page.
You can hear Fr. Norbert, CR’s weekly message on Sundays
by going to the parish Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/stscholas caparish/
woodridgeil
Or the parish web site:
www.stscholas caparish.org
Important Phone Numbers Confidential Emergency Financial Assistance
630.985.2351x3 West Suburban Community Pantry (food assistance)
630.512.9921 For Sick, Homebound and Hospital Visits
630.985.2351x122 Birthright (Crisis Pregnancy) ……………630.355.9888 Catholic Charities (Crisis Pregnancy) …...630.495.9850 Domestic Violence Hotline ………………630.469.5650 St. Vincent DePaul Pick-up……………….630.231.4658 Hope’s Front Door………………. ............. 630.322.9803 F.I.S.H. Food Pantry & Clothes Closet……. 630.964.7776
Social Concerns & Service Programs
Support Our Sponsors!
Our bulletin is totally subsidized by the companies whose advertisements appear on the back pages.
If you would like to advertise in our bulletin, please contact Frank Tucker at 1.800.566.6170.
During this me when Liturgies and Parish ac vi es are suspended, our bills are not. How will St. Scholas ca Parish make ends meet if we have to go for weeks, or
even months, without taking up a collec on? There are bills to be paid — light, gas, heat — plus payrolls to be met and insurance bills to be paid. We have been just
squeaking by, and looked forward to generous dona ons during Easter. Those cash dona ons won’t be coming
this year. Your con nued financial stewardship and support are crucial.
We are thankful for those who have con nued to mail in or drop off your offertory envelopes at the Parish Office, as well as those who have signed up for On Line Giving.
If you are able, you can sign up for On Line Giving by visi ng [email protected]
Thank you for your faithful support.
Adopt-A-Family Update
Due to the cancellation of all parish activities and events, our Adopt-A-Family fundraising efforts had to be suspended. We will resume our fundraising when possible.
We will have our drawing for the winners of the Amazon gift cards when we can resume our activities.
We appreciate your generous support.
If you have questions, please call Liz Haeflinger at 630-910-9020 or email to [email protected]
SAINT CATHERINE OF SIENA (1347-1380) April 29
Imagine the pope receiving a young woman still in her twenties who addresses him as “my sweet Christ on earth,” then orders: “Get back to Rome where you belong!” Amazingly, Gregory XI complied! Yet this was but one astonishing incident in the extraordinary life of Catherine of Siena, a truly unique medieval woman. Youngest of twenty-five children, Catherine refused marriage and became a Dominican Tertiary at sixteen, cloistering herself at home in contemplative prayer, austere penances, and mystical experiences, culminating in “spiritual espousal” to Christ. Then, incarnating the Dominican ideal of “passing on to others the fruits of contemplation,” Catherine left her solitude to care for the poor, nurse the sick, comfort the dying, and bury the dead. Increasingly renowned for converting souls and healing bodies, she was sought after to broker peace during civil wars and Church schisms. All this, and like Jesus, whom she called “my Divine Spouse,” she died at thirty-three! Four hundred letters and her spiritual classic The Dialogue inspired Paul VI to name her, together with Teresa of Ávila, the first women Doctors of the Church. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
The coronavirus outbreak is stirring up anxiety, confusion, and major inconveniences. It is a situation in which we can easily overreact or underreact. How can our faith tradition guide and comfort us through this troubling time?
A good starting point is to remember that the most repeated phrase in the Bible is “Do not be afraid!” or “Have no fear!” God probably sends us this message so frequently because fear is such a big part of human nature. Fear can alert us to dangers in our lives to keep us safe, but fear can also lead us astray, toward selfish responses.
Enough for Everyone Of course, we see these same dynamics play out in Scripture,
where fear leads to hoarding. The most famous story is when the Israelites are in the desert without food (Exodus 16). God rains down manna from heaven but also cautions them to take only what they need for now. They disobey but find that the food they attempt to store away goes bad immediately.
The consistent message we hear in the Bible is that we need to trust in God, who will provide enough for everyone. The problems come when people begin to take more than they need.
Fear of the coronavirus has caused some to stockpile and hoard unreasonable amounts of hand sanitizer, face masks, and other supplies against the recommendations of leaders. The problem is that this wipes out supplies for those who truly need them the most—health care workers and those most vulnerable to the disease—without really making the buyers safer.
Protect the Vulnerable Scripture and the social teachings of the church remind us
again and again that we—as individuals and a society—must protect and give priority to those who are most vulnerable and at risk. We see this from the laws in the Old Testament that looked out for the poor and the widows, to Jesus’ embrace of people on the margins of society, to the early church’s adamant support of those who had less. The Bible urges us to put those who are most at risk first.
In the midst of the coronavirus, the vulnerable take many forms. Most obvious are those who are elderly or have other health conditions that make them most susceptible to illness. Those who are younger may not be concerned about our own health risks, but if we help pass on the virus, it can be a life-or-death situation for others.
Others are financially vulnerable and do not have the flexibility to take sick leave that many of us take for granted. That puts them in a difficult situation when they become ill and may have to choose between putting their job at risk and staying home to protect others. Likewise, many parents do not have the flexibility to stay home when school is canceled for their children.
The situation is impacting many others, such as small business owners who may already be on shaky financial ground.
A Spirit of Sacrifice This health crisis is challenging many of us to make
sacrifices in our lives. Some are huge, such as those made by exhausted health care workers around the world, desperately trying to keep patients alive (while avoiding the illness themselves).
Other sacrifices fall more in the category of inconveniences. It is inconvenient when events are
canceled, schools close, and travel is limited. It is inconvenient to wash our hands intentionally and regularly.
But this kind of sacrifice is at the very center of our faith. Every time we gather around the Lord’s Table, we celebrate the powerful way Christ showed us how to love others. He sacrificed everything in self-giving love for us, and he invited us to do the same. In turn, we die to ourselves—through inconveniences and more—in order to love those around us. Truly loving others will always cost us something.
Actions that may not entirely make sense to us can have huge effects. Scientists point to the 1918 flu when St. Louis proactively and aggressively closed its schools to prevent infections. Death rates in the city were about one third those in Pittsburgh, which was much slower to close its schools. Thousands of lives were saved.
We may grumble about or resist changing our habits, especially if it’s unclear what’s in it for us. But we need to remember that many of these actions are more about protecting others. Perhaps the invitation amidst this crisis is to embrace the inconveniences fully, and then move beyond them to seek out the best ways to serve those who are most in need.
Loving Our Neighbor Community is essential to us as Christians. We are the
Body of Christ, and we know that when two or more gather in Jesus’ name, he is present with us. So it may be a bit harder for us to handle the “social distancing” happening in many communities.
Our call to community is not only in the context of our church but also in our neighborhood community. How do we literally love our neighbor? How can we be witnesses on our streets?
One way is to regularly check in on your neighbors who may be vulnerable and isolated. Offer to deliver groceries or other items for them or to run other errands so they won’t have to risk infection by leaving their home.
Be a positive, calming influence in any online neighborhood communities. Don’t spread rumors or hysteria, but find ways to support each other through the crisis.
Living the Virtues Ultimately, as with life in general, we are called to live out
the four cardinal virtues:
Prudence - Carefully discern the best course of action, not just for ourselves, but for the good of all. Ask: What action does God want me to take?
Justice - Seek fairness for everyone, especially those who need it most. Ask: Who is not getting the help that they need?
Temperance - Find a healthy balance between self care and care for others. Ask: Do I err toward selfishness or an unhealthy co-dependence?
Fortitude - Persevere in times of trial and difficulty. Ask: Do I have the courage to do the right thing even when the going gets tough?
Copyright ©2020 Paul Canavese. Published by The Pastoral Center / PastoralCenter.com. Permission is granted to reproduce this resource freely.
A Faith Response to the Coronavirus
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FIRST COMMUNION EVENT DATES HAVE CHANGED!
FIRST COMMUNION MASSES SATURDAY, JUNE 6
(from May 2)
† RE Sessions A & B Arrive at 9:15 am/Mass 10 am
† RE Session C & St. Scholastica School Arrive at 12:15 pm/Mass 1 pm
RETREAT- Saturday, May 30 (9-11:30 am) (from April 25) REHEARSAL - Tuesday, June 2 (for 10 am Mass) (from April 28)
Thursday, June 4 (for 1 pm Mass) (from April 30)
Readers begin at 6 pm & all rehearse at 6:30 pm
At least one parent is required to stay with the first Communicant at rehearsal. You must attend
the rehearsal for the Mass you will be participating in.
Questions? Please contact Beth Cartner at 630-985-9255 x117 or [email protected]
THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS CALENDAR HAS ENDED!
† PLEASE BE SURE TO COMPLETE LESSONS
AT HOME †
WE WANT TO CELEBRATE OUR TIME TOGETHER GROWING IN OUR FAITH AND
LOVE FOR JESUS There will be grade level events and RE Mass in the near future. You will be notified when
we are able to set dates for the events. †
2020-2021 RE Registration packets will be available the first weekend
we are able to gather for Mass
FOR OUR 8TH GRADERS WHO ARE CURRENTLY PREPARING FOR THE
SACRAMENT
CONFIRMATION REVIEW & REHEARSAL
St. Scholastica Church
CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Confirmandi must arrive in the gym by
6:15 pm
Questions? Please contact Beth at 630-985-9255 x117 or
If you would like more informa on about any or all of the ac vi es of the S.T.O.R.M. Youth Group, please
contact Jennifer at 630.985.2351x138 or e‐mail her at youthministy@stscholas caparish.org.
April Discovery Retreat—Cancelled
GO MAD (Go Out & Make A Difference) for current 6th, 7th & 8th Graders
GO MAD, our short term local Mission Trip Experience for Middle School students, is coming on July 6‐7 to St. Scholas ca. During GO MAD we will do some projects around the church and we will go out into the community for others, including Feed My Starving Children and a nursing home. We will eat and sleep in the Parish Center. We will also have fun morning and evening programs provided for you by the High School Mission Team. Permission Forms are due April 18 and they are a tri‐fold brochure and can be turned in to the Parish Office or your RE or St. Scholas ca School Class. We are s ll looking for adults and young adults to help with the planning and organiza on of this event. Please contact Jennifer for more informa on or if you can help!
Last Chance For Steubenville Youth Conference Hey current 8–12 graders! Join St. St. Scholas ca Youth
Ministry this summer for Steubenville/Springfield, Missouri Mid‐America—July 10‐12, 2020
A Steubenville Conference weekend is PACKED with dynamic speakers, worship music, Mass, Adora on and
MORE! Come encounter Christ with over 4000 teens from 10 states as we worship together and grow in our Catholic faith! The speakers for our conference are amazing: Jackie Francois Angel, Paul J. Kim, Chika Anyanwu, hosted by Bob
Rice, Music by Josh Blakesley, and our priest is Fr. John Burns. Cost to you is $150 and includes transporta on, meals and admission. (The actual cost is $250 and St.
Scholas ca will be subsidizing and fundraising to make up the difference.)
We have gone the last three years and it is very powerful!
PLEASE NOTE!!!! Due to the current health crisis in our area, ac vi es and events for the youth of our parish are subject to change.
Contact Jennifer for updated informa on!
www.dioceseofjoliet.org/yam
In this time of uncertainty, be kind, look out for one another, and most
importantly, continue to pray!
Praying we are all physically together soon, as we were on last year’s Mission Trip!
Mass Intentions & Readings The Ministry Schedule can be downloaded from the web site at www.rotundasoftware.com/ministry/stscholasticaparish
All meetings for the month of April have been cancelled in keeping with the recommendations for social
distancing from the CDC in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
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PLEASE NOTE UPCOMING BULLETIN DEADLINES
Monday, April 27, Easter Weekday Acts 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29
NO PUBLIC MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED 8:30 a.m.—† Constance Grubba—Jerry & Mary Jane
Munley Tuesday, April 28, Easter Weekday
Saint Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr Saint Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest
Acts 7:51-8:1a; Jn 6:30-35 NO PUBLIC MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED
6:30 a.m.—† Loretta Bowrowski—Domnick Ringo † Janis Patti—Sam Cianelli † Joan C. Szymkewicz—Jandris Family
Wednesday, April 29, Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
Acts 8:1b-8; Jn 6:35-40 NO PUBLIC MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED
8:30 a.m.—† Jane Soto—Renee Dyja † Nolen Johnson—Blanca Reynoso † Angela & Pasquale D’Andrea—Family † Florence Bothen—Glas Family † William Jack Compton—Mom & Blanca
Reynoso Thursday, April 30, Easter Weekday
Saint Pius V, Pope Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51
NO MORNING MASS Friday, May 1, Easter Weekday
Saint Joseph the Worker Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59 May Friendship Day
NO PUBLIC MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED 8:30 a.m.—† Dorthy Vesely—Barbara Knierim
Saturday, May 2, Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Acts 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69 Vigil: Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 2:14a, 36-41; 1 Pt 2:20b-25; Jn 10:1-10 NO PUBLIC MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED
4:30 p.m.—The Parish Family of St. Scholastica Sunday, May 3, Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 2:14a, 36-41; 1 Pt 2:20b-25; Jn 10:1-10 World Day of Prayer for Vocations NO PUBLIC MASSES WILL BE CELEBRATED
8:00 a.m.—† Mary Palcu—Diane & Steve Bowers 10:00 a.m.—† Christina Hipolito—Morales Family 12:00 p.m.—For Intentions from Fathers’ Day
Although all weekday and weekend Masses have been cancelled for the foreseeable future, Mass intentions will be
fulfilled by Fr. Mark and Fr. Norbert as they celebrate Mass privately.
PRAYER TO OUR LADY, HEALTH OF THE SICK DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
O Mary, You shine continuously on our journey as a sign of
salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who, at the Cross, united with Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm. You, Salvation of the Roman people, know what we need, and we trust that you will provide for those needs so
that, as at Cana of Galilee, joy and celebration may return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the will of the Father and to do what Jesus tells us. He who took our suffering upon Himself, and burdened Himself with our sorrows to bring us,
through the Cross, to the joy of Resurrection. Amen. We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas—we who are put to the test
—and deliver us from every danger. O glorious and blessed Virgin.
—Pope Francis, March 11, 2020 © Libreria Editrice Vaticana
