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St. Pius X Catholic Community
1025 E. Madison Street  Lombard, IL 60148  630-627-4526  www.stpiuslombard.org
WELCOME TO
ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
1025 E. MADISON STREET ■ LOMBARD, IL 60148
[email protected]
www.stpiuslombard.org
DIOCESE OF JOLIET
SERVED BY THE CONGREGATION OF THE RESURRECTION
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.
Business Manager: John Matyasik
Administrative Assistant: Donna Cooper
Parish Secretary: Pam Matyasik
Maintenance Director: Sallie McGinn
Pastoral Council, Chair: Betty Kramer
Finance Council, Chair: Frank Enda
Stewardship Council, Chair: Leanne Newman
Pastor:
Father George Zieba, CR
Deacons:
John Chan, Ron Knecht,
Larry Lissak, Tom Rachubinski
Hispanic Ministry Pastoral Assistant:
Fr. Fernando Cuevas, CS
Pastoral Care: Sr. Pauline Schutz, OSF
Parish Office: 630-627-4526
Fax: 630-495-5926
[email protected]
Faith Formation: 630-627-1551
[email protected]
School: 630-627-2353
Fax: 630-627-1810
[email protected]
Convent: 630-627-5810
School Principal: Daniel Flaherty
Assistant Principal: Toni Miller
Faith Formation - Director: Colleen Lowery
Youth Ministry - Director: Mark Restaino
Music Ministry - Director: Kirsten Currie
Hispanic Ministry - Coordinator / Secretary:
Laura Mora
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IMPORTANT TO KNOW
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday
9:00 AM—12:30 PM;
1:00 PM—4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM—3:00 PM
MASSES
Saturday: 5:00 PM Anticipation of Sunday
Misa en Español: Sábado 7 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:30 AM
Mass interpreted in sign language:5 PM Sat.
Holy Days: see previous Sunday Bulletin
Weekdays:
8:30 AM Monday through
Friday
Saturday: 8:30 AM First Saturday of each
month
NEW PARISHIONERS
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.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first
Sunday at the 11:30 AM Mass. No Baptisms are
celebrated during Lent. Parent preparation is required.
The parent meeting for Baptism is generally on the first
Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. Please call the Parish
Office for more information
(630-627-4526).
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Please call the Parish Office at least 6 months before
your desired wedding date, to check availability.
FUNERALS
Arrangements should be made at the Parish Office
before publication in the newspaper.
SICK CALLS
Homebound because of sickness or age, please call the
Parish Office (630-627-4526) to arrange a visit with a
Minister of Care or a priest.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please call the Parish Office for arrangements.
Because of HIPAA Privacy regulations, hospitals can no
longer contact the parish. If you are hospitalized and
would like a priest or minister from St. Pius X to visit or
have your name added to the Prayers of the Faithful,
your family should notify the Parish Office.
INFORMATION ABOUT
OUR CATHOLIC FAITH
For questions and instruction in the faith or to become a
part of the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults), call the Parish Office.
MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
If you are interested in one of our many ministries or wish
to volunteer time or talent, please contact the Parish
Office or see our website for more details.
PRAYER INTENTIONS
If you have a prayer intention that you would like the
parish to pray for, write it in the Book of Prayer in
Church.
BULLETIN ARTICLES
Due ten days prior to bulletin date. Attach Word file and
email to [email protected]. Please put a
contact name and phone number on each article indicating
the date(s) you would like the article to run. 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—–this
saves the cost of printing. The following guidelines
should be observed if an insert is necessary: A proposed
insert must be submitted for approval prior to bulletin
insertion weekend. Approved inserts must be delivered
by Thursday to the Parish Office.
Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life:
www.vocations.com or call 815-834-4004.
Support Serra Vocations at the monthly Vocation Mass
and dinner at St. Petronille Parish in Glen Ellyn.
Please call 630-932-8098 for information.
Reporting Sexual Abuse: Anyone who has reasonable
cause to suspect the sexual abuse of a minor by a member
of the clergy or other Church personnel is urged to report
the matter immediately. To inform the Diocese of Joliet,
call Mrs. Judith Speckman (Victim Assistance
Coordinator) at 815-263-6467 or write the Diocese of
Joliet, 425 Summit Street, Joliet 60435. Contact DCFS at
1-800-252-2873 or call the local County States Attorney.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ASSISTANCE
Mon. & Fri. 9:30 am—Noon, Wed. 12:30-2:30 pm
Information: 630-300-4353
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LITURGICAL NEWS
Liturgical Calendar
Ministry Schedules are now available by signing onto
the software from your computer/tablet.
If you have questions, please contact your
ministry chairperson.
Monday
April 20-Easter Weekday
Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29
8:30 am
Bob Heise by Donna Cooper
Click onto the “Ministry Scheduler Pro” button on the
home page of our website: stpiuslombard.org.
Tuesday
April 21-Saint Anselm
Acts 7:51 -- 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35
8:30 am
Eileen Galvin (anniv.) by family
Wednesday April 22-Easter Weekday
Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40
8:30 am
Marty Regan by Peg Regan Family
(Grade School Mass)
Thursday April 23-Saint George, Saint Adalbert
Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51
8:30 am
Sophie & Joseph Kalemba by Virginia Jablonsky
Friday
April 24-Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59
8:30 am
Helen Chodera by Stephanie Chodera
Saturday April 25-Saint Mark
1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20
3:30-4:30 pm Reconciliation
Greeter Schedule
Saturday, April 25
5:00 pm
H. & P Streicher, Sr. Pauline
Sunday, April 26
7:30 am
J. Nelson, T. & C. Blaszak
9:30 am
G. Coletta, P. Duerinck
11:30 am Please volunteer
Vigil—Fourth Sunday of Easter
5:00 pm
Rev. Thomas Enright by Jean Plewa
7:00 pm
Misa en español
Expectant Mother Blessing
Sunday
April 26
Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2;
Jn 10:11-18
7:30 am
Joyce Gordon by St. Pius X Parish
9:30 am
Patricia & Joe Juliano by Coletta Family
11:30 am
Mary Gerlesits by friends
St. Pius X Parish Family
Father George will be offering a special blessing for expectant
mothers at the 5:00 pm and 9:30 am Masses on the weekend of
May 2/3. We encourage all mothers awaiting a child through
pregnancy, adoption, etc. to participate. Please contact
Stacey Fox at 708-921-0050 or [email protected] with
any questions.
St. Pius X Prayer Chapel
The Prayer Chapel is open Sunday through
Friday evenings, 7 pm to 11 pm. Please come
and adore Him. Use Door #8 on east side of
church building. Would you like to sign up for
an hour per week in the Prayer Chapel? Please
contact our leaders to pledge your hour.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Estelle Soger
Linda Chan
Michelle LoCoco
John Chan
Ceil D’Acquisto
Carol Gawenda
the following parishioners
and friends who are ill:
630-627-8310
630-202-2489
630-620-6283
630-202-2943
630-627-9472
630-833-3211
Frank Cvach
Karen Krystyan
Cindy Metz
Mark Furjanic
Rosary/Prayer/Benediction-Wednesday 8 pm Prayer Chapel
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Marita Hooper
Kathy Phillips
Dolores Walsh
PARISH NEWS
Parish Pastoral Council
PASTORAL COUNCIL SEEKING FOUR (4) NEW MEMBERS
Parishioners are invited to prayerfully consider nominating fellow parishioners to replace four
members of the Pastoral Council who will retire on June 30 of this year.
Nominees will be contacted to ascertain their willingness to serve on the Council and to attend an Information
Meeting on April 28. Those who wish to take the next step will be asked to discern whether they are being
called to serve. During discernment, which will take place on May 16, we will call on the Holy Spirit to give
us direction as we examine our gifts and talents, and how they complement the overall composition of
the Council.
You may nominate any qualified parishioner by completing a nomination form and submitting it no later than
Sunday, April 19.
REQUIREMENTS:
Baptized, practicing Catholic; registered parishioner 18 years of age or older
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS
Should have some prior experience in parish ministry
3 year term beginning July 1, 2015
1 meeting per month, usually on the fourth Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Attendance at the Annual Leadership Meeting
Attendance at the committee/ministry meeting where the member serves as an appointed chair or liaison
MANNER OF OPERATION
The Pastoral Council assists the Pastor in formulating policy as well as in pastoral planning for the entire
parish, through the process of communal discernment including prayerful reflection, gathering of information
and shared wisdom.
INFORMATION SESSION: Nominees will be invited; all parishioners welcome to attend
Tuesday, April 28 — 7:00 PM – Parish Office
DISCERNMENT SESSION: Nominees must participate; all parishioners welcome to attend
Saturday, May 16 — 9:00-11:30 AM – Martha Room
Questions: Please contact Betty Kramer at 630-629-2342 or [email protected].
Cut here ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------After prayerful consideration, I nominate:
Nominee’s Name: _________________________________
Phone number: ___________________________ E-mail: __________________________
Use the reverse side of this form to write a brief statement about why you made this nomination.
Nominations must be received no later than April 19. Submit your nomination by:
 Placing it in the nomination box that is in the Gathering Space or
 Bringing it to the Parish Office or placing it in their mail box or
 E-mailing it to: [email protected]
Thank you for your participation in this important nomination process.
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Our Stewardship of Sharing
Weekly Offering Report
Weekly Offering Contributions—April 2015
First Week Offering (corrected)
8,476
Electronic Giving (4/1-4/7)
7,739
Second Week Offering
9,676
Electronic Giving (4/8-4/14)
6,118
Budgeted Income for April*
63,411
Amount needed for April Offering Budget:
$31,402
*Budgeted offering income needed to meet monthly budgeted expenses
Easter Donations thru 4/14/2015
Budget for Easter
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Year to Date Sunday Offering Budget
July 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015
Revenue
$575,392
Budget through March 31
589,413
Over (under) Budget for year
(14,021)
$18,394
$23,000
Online Giving for Easter – with online giving you can
make your contributions for holiday and special collections
at any time. Please keep in mind that these contributions
must be entered annually if they are submitted as one time
gifts in the system. Contributions only carry over when
entered as recurring gifts like most Sunday offerings have
been processed.
You can make your Easter donation at any time. You
can indicate what date the donation should be applied to
your account. If you have any questions about online
giving, please call the Parish Office (630-627-4526) or
check out online giving at stpiuslombard.org .
Church Projects Collection
July 1, 2013 through April 14, 2015
Air Conditioning Goal
Parking Lot/Lights
$50,000 Donations
Donations
Golden Touch Donations 7/1/14-4/14/15
29,833
7,105
$23,405
Thank you for your continued support of our
ministries to the people of God.
Youth Leadership Conference
From June 26th-28th, current 8th grade and high school students,
are invited to YLC at Lewis University in Romeoville. We'll
meet at St. Pius X for carpooling. YLC is a 3 day, 2 night
conference, sponsored by the Diocese of Joliet, to empower over
700 students through faith-based experiences and leadership
training. This year's theme is "Love Them Anyway." Cost is
$175 and covers dorm lodging, registration, 6 meals, and a
Sack Lunch Sunday
On Sunday, April 26th, from 8 am-3 pm, the Youth Ministry will t-shirt. To register, please email Mark at
be partnering with the organization, Sack Lunch Sunday, to make [email protected] and drop off money in the Parish
and pass out lunches in the city. Please email Mark at
Office, make checks out to St. Pius X Youth Ministry. For more
[email protected] to sign up. "A little bit of mercy
information, visit dioceseofjoliet.org/ym.
makes the world less cold and more just."- Pope Francis
Youth Group Week: Totally Yours
In the summer, from Sunday, July 11th, to Thursday, the 16th,
Neon and Black Light Laser Tag Party!
On Monday, April 27th, from 6:30-9 pm, as the Youth Ministry's from 7-9 pm, current middle and high school students are invited
end of the year blowout, we will be renting laser tag guns, setting to attend a five day youth group program at St. Pius X, put on by
up obstacles, and turning off the lights in the gym for laser tag!
college students, and complete with games, food, worship, faith
Students are encouraged to wear neon or white. Come and be a
talks, and prayer. The only cost is an optional $10 for a t-shirt.
light in the darkness.
This is a great experience you won't want to miss.
Zumba Through the 80's
On Monday, April 20th, from 6:30-8 pm, the Youth Ministry will
be having a Zumba class and students are encouraged to dress in
80's exercise clothes. As usual there will also be small groups,
food, worship, and prayer. It's time to kick off your Sunday shoes
and cut loose, footloose!
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God Bless Our Confirmandi Who Received
The Sacrament of Confirmation on
April 18, 2015
Luis JOSE Acevedo
Norah CLARA Acuña
Nicholas MICHAEL Alandy
Erika CECILIA Barajas
Chiara PHILOMENA Biddle
Kayla BARBARA Bjorklund
Thomas MICHAEL Bleker
JoSophia JULIANA Brunzelle
Matthew ANTHONY Caron
Daniel THOMAS Carroll
Liam GERARD Casey
Amy MARTHA Chiero
Christopher FRANCIS Cortez
Erik FRANCIS Cortez
Patrick MICHAEL Crossland
Brittany FLORA Cruz
Haydee MARIA MAGDALENA Cruz
Riley PATRICK Cullerton
Matthew MICHAEL Cummings
Isabelle CATHERINE D’Alessandro
Anthony EXPEDITUS Devens
Charlotte TERESA Dewyer
Raquel TERESA Dorado
Linsey CECILIA Dowling
Taylor ELIZABETH Essary
Melanie CECILIA Estrada
Robert DONALD Fagan
Nicholas SEBASTIAN Fedanzo
Charles GREGORY Flak
Melissa ELIZABETH Florey
Kaitlyn CLARE Fox
Katherine COLETTE Freeman
David JUAN DIEGO Garcia
Raymundo JUAN PABLO Garcia
Joseph STEPHEN Garner
Michael THOMAS Gergen
Vincent THOMAS Grossi
Joseph SEBASTIAN Guthrie
John THOMAS Harazin
Holly ABIGAIL Helsper
Maura BRIGID Heneghan
Edna LUCIA Hernandez
Gisselle MARY Herrera
Gavin ANDREW Hitzeman
Daniel JAMES Holloway
Kristina THERESE Holloway
Bradly GUY OF ANDERLECHT Janisch
Xavier MICHAEL Jimenez
Kaitlyn LUCY Karcz
Liam ANDREW Kingsbury
Samantha CECILIA Knight
Hanna TERESA Konrath
Isabella EVA Kubish-Smith
Margaret ANNE Kwak
Joshua FRANCIS Lata
Jordan LAWRENCE Leal
Cecilia CATHERINE Lizasuain
John ROCH Luis
Sean ANTHONY Luner
Martin NICHOLAS Martinez
Jessica JOAN Matasek
Haley TERESA May
Dylan JUDAS TADEO Mejia
Marco JOSE Mora
Rosa ROSA Mora
Nicholas THOMAS Noto
Karla MARIA MAGDALENA Ortega
Caitlyn MARIE ANNE Owen
Luke JOHN Owen
Isabella ADELINA Pennebaker
Katherine CECILIA Pettinger
Everardo FRANCISCO Ramirez
Jessica CECILIA Reyes
Lisbeth CATALINA Reyes
Brianna ELIZABETH Richardson
Hope ELIZABETH Rickord
Camila TERESA Rosas
Evelyn BRIDGET Ruiz
Amayrani RITA Sanchez
Tori THERESA Scavone
Jennifer GENEVIEVE Solis
Brianna ELIZABETH Sonenblum
Jessica GIANNA Spencer
Giadora TERESA Tenuto
Sean LONGINUS Sean
Messina CHRISTINA Trimper
Ryan PATRICK Trost
Bernadette CECILIA Vergara
Jesus GONZALO Vergara
Grace PHILOMENA Wachholz
Teresa CLARE Zaldivar
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St. Pius X Parish School Board
The St. Pius X Parish School Board is seeking candidates to add a minimum of three new members for the 2015-2016
school year. If you are interested in this three-year commitment, you are encouraged to observe the April School Board
Meeting in the School Library:
April School Board Meeting - Monday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m.
You are also required to attend one of two upcoming Discernment meetings in the School Library.
Discernment Meeting - Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Members of the St. Pius X Parish School Board are selected by Discernment. Discernment is a decision-making process
using dialogue and prayer.
At each Discernment meeting current board members will explain Discernment process, share their Discernment stories,
and will ask questions to discuss candidates' beliefs, backgrounds and interests.
School Board members need to attend monthly meetings and possess the time, willingness and organizational skills to
work on projects with fellow board members and others as necessary to accomplish goals.
Development, technology, law, finance, and long-range planning are some of the critical skill sets of the Board.
Parishioners and school parents are invited to participate in the Discernment process at St. Pius X Parish School.
Questions? Contact School Board President Ken Law at [email protected], 630-688-8798, or
Vice President Brad Schaub at [email protected], 630-441-6003 for more information.
St. Pius X Parish Summer Camp
St. Pius X Parish School is hosting their annual Summer Camp for all parishioners of St. Pius X. This
year’s summer camp is going to be A “Cool, Cool” Summer. Join us for a summer filled with crafts,
games, field trips and much more. Make new friends and reconnect with old ones. Summer Camp offers
a flexible program for full day (7:00 am to 6:00 pm), regular day (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) or half day
(9:00 am to noon) campers from Monday through Friday. Campers can attend any combination of days
during a week and can attend one week or all nine weeks of camp. If you would like more information
about our Summer Camp, our brochure is available to download on our church website at
www.stpiuslombard.org and our school website at www.stpiuslombard.org/school. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact the school office at 630-627-2353.
St. Pius X Parish School
NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR:
FULL DAY AND HALF DAY SESSIONS FOR OUR
THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL
AND
REGISTRATIONS FOR OUR FULL AND HALF DAY
KINDERGARTEN
In addition to our full and half day preschool program and kindergarten
programs, we offer before and after care, hot lunch and after school clubs.
Call today for a registration packet and to schedule
a tour of our school: 630-627-2353.
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St. Pius X Council of Catholic Women
Spring Craft/Vendor Show
Saturday, April 25
Social Center
9 am to 3 pm
Variety of Crafters/Vendors
Free Admission
Bake Sale, Raffle, and Food Available
?? Carol 630-495-2647
This Week’s Calendar of Events
Tuesday-April 21
Administration Meeting
Wednesday-April 22
Grade School Mass
Finance Meeting
Rosary/Prayer/Benediction
Saturday-April 25
CCW Craft/Vendor Show
1:30 pm
Parish Office
8:30 am
5:30 pm
8:00 pm
Church
Martha Room
Prayer Chapel
9 am to 3 pm
Social Center
VBS/TOTUS TUUS IS COMING!
SAVETHEDATE:July12-17,2015
What is Totus Tuus?
Totus Tuus is a diocesan catechetical summer youth program whereby seminarians and
college students travel throughout the summer proclaiming the Gospel through catechetical
instruction, Mass, Confession, games, fun and more! Totus Tuus means “Totally Yours.”
This was the motto of St. Pope John Paul II.
Entering Grades 1-6
Entering Grades 7-12
Monday – Friday
Sunday - Thursday
9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost: $40 (1 child)
Cost: $10
$60 (2 children)
Family Rate: $75 for 3 or more children grades 1-6
To register or for more information please
contact: St. Pius X Faith Formation Office
[email protected]
630-627-1551
Saint Genesius Productions Presents Annie — April 24-26
Saint Genesius Productions youth theater group will perform Annie at Montini High School, April 24-26, 2015. More than 50
talented students from local Catholic grade schools, including St. Pius X, Sacred Heart, St. Alexander, St. James the Apostle,
St. Joseph, Kingswood Academy, and Holy Ghost will come together to prepare this exciting performance.
Little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the
parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage. With the help of the other orphans, Annie escapes the
orphanage and eventually finds a new home and family with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a
lovable mutt named Sandy. Annie is the perfect family-friendly musical!
Show times: Friday, April 24 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 25 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 pm
Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Tickets can be ordered online at SaintGenesiusProductions.com or
you can download an order form from the web site. For more information, visit our web site at SaintGenesiusProductions.com or
contact us by e-mail at [email protected].
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Misa en Español
Sacerdote
Coordinadora de Ministerio Hispano
Coordinador Educación Religiosa
Sábado 7:00 pm
Fernando Cuevas
Laura Mora
Abraham Rodríguez
Bautizos
1er. Y 3er. Sábado del mes
Matrimonios, Visita a los enfermos, Quinceañeras
e Intenciones de misa
Favor de hablar a la Rectoría para mas información
Horario de Oficina
Miércoles
Jueves
Teléfono
Email
Sabado
4/25
7:00 pm
Misa en
Español
9:00 am—1:00 pm
1:00 pm—4:00 p.m.
630-627-4526 X203
[email protected]
Acolitos: Victoria Garcia, Alan Acosta,
Heidi Serna
Ministros: Diana Lagunas, Francis Diaz,
Ana Gamboa, Teresa Aguirre
Hospitalidad: Marcelo Vergara, Juan Gamboa
Lectores: , Isabel Rodriguez, Francisco Palma
caminar hacia Dios, nuestro Padre. Sin fe en la resurrección, todo
son dudas y fantasmas; sólo una auténtica fe en la resurrección
puede ahuyentar los fantasmas de la duda y de nuestras
incertidumbres religiosas
.
2.- Matasteis al autor de la vida, pero Dios lo resucitó de entre
los muertos, y nosotros somos testigos. La fe en la resurrección
ha operado en Pedro un cambio total: no sólo cree él en la
resurrección de Jesús, sino que lo predica, lleno de valor, a todo
el pueblo judío. Lo que Pedro busca ahora es ganarse la confianza
de los judíos, para que también ellos se conviertan y crean. Sabe,
por propia experiencia, lo que es negar a Jesús, pero también sabe
lo que es arrepentirse de su pecado y convertirse al Señor. Esto es
lo que quiere ahora que hagan todos los que le escuchan y para
conseguir esto trabaja y trabajará durante toda su vida, hasta el
mismo momento de su muerte. Esta es también la misión de los
cristianos de ahora y de siempre: buscar la conversión de los que
no creen en Jesús. Debemos hacerlo con convicción y con
firmeza, pero, al mismo tiempo, con amabilidad y cercanía.
Sabiendo que siempre la gracia de Dios es más fuerte y más
eficaz que nuestras torpes palabras.
3.- Quien dice: “yo le conozco” y no guarda sus
mandamientos es un mentiroso y la verdad no está en él. San
Juan lo tiene muy claro: las palabras que no se traducen en obras,
son palabras estériles. Decir que amamos a Dios y no intentar
cumplir la voluntad de Dios es decir una mentira. El
mandamiento de Cristo es el amor a Dios y al prójimo: “en esto
conocerán que sois mis discípulos, en que os amáis los unos a los
LA FE EN LA RESURRECCIÓN AHUYENTA LOS
otros”. Los cristianos debemos ser testigos del amor de Dios,
FANTASMAS
1.- Llenos de miedo por la sorpresa, creían ver un fantasma. antes que predicadores. La gente nos creerá si ven que nosotros
No les fue fácil a los apóstoles creer en la resurrección de Jesús. somos los primeros en practicar lo que predicamos. Predicar a los
demás el amor, la humildad, la pobreza evangélica, la justicia, la
Ni en el mundo judío de los tiempos de Jesús, ni en el pueblo
paz… y comportarnos de manera distinta a lo que predicamos, es
hebreo en general, se creía en un Mesías que sería vencido y
la mejor manera de desprestigiar la fe en la que decimos creer.
muerto y que después resucitaría. Se creía, eso sí, en un Mesías
Cada uno de nosotros, y nuestra Iglesia en general, deberá tener
victorioso que vendría a instaurar el reino de Dios y en el que
todos los muertos judíos resucitarían y serían juzgados. Pero esto esto siempre en cuenta: ser nosotros los primeros en cumplir lo
ocurriría al final de los tiempos, en los tiempos mesiánicos. En el que predicamos. Lo contrario será como escribir en el agua.
caso de Jesús de Nazaret esto no había ocurrido así y los
apóstoles no acababan de entender lo que había ocurrido con su
Por Gabriel González del Estal
Maestro. Es verdad que el mismo Jesús les había insinuado varias
veces, durante su vida mortal, que él tenía que morir y que
después resucitaría, pero los apóstoles no habían entendido cómo
podría ser esto. Por eso, cuando Jesús muere se quedan tan
desconcertados y cuando ven ahora a Jesús que se presenta en
medio de ellos se asustan y creen ver un fantasma. Sólo cuando
ven con sus propios ojos que Jesús ha resucitado y está vivo
dejan de tener miedo y se llenan de valor y de fe. La fe en la
resurrección del Maestro cambia por completo la vida de los
apóstoles. Los que antes eran miedosos y apocados se convierten
ahora en audaces predicadores, hasta ser capaces de entregar su
vida en defensa de su fe. Este es el ejemplo que nosotros
debemos seguir hoy, en la defensa de nuestra fe cristiana. Sin fe
en la resurrección, todo el edificio cristiano se derrumba y no es
posible encontrar un punto de luz seguro que nos guíe en nuestro
April 19, 2015
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DEANERY AND DIOCESAN NEWS
Diocese of Joliet Job Opportunities
Associate Director
The Office of Family Ministry
Work cooperatively with the Director to promote total family
ministry in the diocese. Facilitate, support, and encourage
ministry to the divorced, widowed, and other hurting/healing
families in the diocese, and empower parishes to do the same.
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred in
theology or one of the helping professions. Knowledge of
Catholic teachings on marriage. Training and experience in grief
and divorce ministry. Experience in training support groups.
Good listening and public speaking skills. Ability to coordinate
volunteer networks. Ability to speak both English and Spanish
preferred. To view a full job description visit
www.dioceseofjoliet.org under “Employment.”
Flexible schedule work week in order to meet the demands of
both ordained, professional staff and volunteers at the parish and
school level. Evening and weekend work required as needed.
Applicants meeting the necessary qualifications, please email
cover letter, resume and salary requirement to
[email protected].
Director of Young Adult and Youth Ministry
Diocese of Joliet
The Director of Young Adult and Youth Ministry supervises and
participates in the diocesan efforts for ministry to and with young
adults, college students, youth and the various staff and
volunteers who assist with these ministries from the parishes and
schools in the Diocese of Joliet.
A Master’s degree in theology, pastoral ministry or related field
preferred with training and experience in the related ministry area
required. Two years of diocesan or three years of parish/campus
experience required. Communication and presentation skills are
important. Specialized knowledge and experience in technology
(website management, etc.) may strengthen consideration. Must
be a practicing Catholic. Bilingual in Spanish and English is a
plus. To view a full job description visit
http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/listjobs.php. Candidates
meeting the necessary qualifications, please email a cover letter,
resume and salary requirement to:
[email protected].
Diaconate Formation Program
Discernment Sessions
Beginning in September an application will be available on-line for entry into the Diaconate Formation Program. In preparation for
this we will be offering a program of discernment for men and their wives who may feel called to the vocation of deacon. The
program consists of 3 sessions: an informational session, providing an overview of the formation program; a discernment session, in
which the inquirers reflect on the call to the diaconate in terms of their spiritual readiness, personal commitment, marriage and
family issues and communal discernment; and a follow-up session with a time for questions and answers. Our hope is that this
process will aid the men in the process of discerning their call to service as ordained men or as lay persons.
Men applying to the diaconate this year will not be ordained until 2020, so please consider encouraging involved men of your
parish to attend these sessions. Even if you currently have deacons, they’ll be five years older by 2020.
The program will be run in different locations around the diocese and there will also be one Spanish program site:
Blanchette Catholic Center
St. Petronille Parish
16555 Weber Road, Crest Hill, IL
420 Glenwood Ave., Glen Ellyn, IL
Mondays 7:30 to 9:00 pm
Thursdays 7:30 to 9:00 pm
April 27, May 11, May 18
April 30, May 14, May 21
St. Martin of Tours Parish
953 S. Ninth Ave., Kankakee, IL
Wednesdays 7:30 to 9:00 pm
May 13, May 20, May 27
Blanchette Catholic Center (Spanish Sessions)
16555 Weber Road, Crest Hill, IL
Mondays 7:30 to 9:00 pm
June 1, June 8, June 15
Strengthening the Church at Home
The Catholic Home Missions Appeal will take place next week. One way that this appeal works to strengthen home mission dioceses
in the United States is by funding seminarian formation in poor dioceses. The blessing of seminarians places a financial burden on
these dioceses, where educating each seminarian costs $35-40K per year. Your support is needed for these young men so that they
might go back and serve their parishes. Please strengthen the Church at home by making a generous gift to next week’s appeal.
www.stpiuslombard.org
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COMMUNITY NEWS
FRIENDS OF THE RESURRECTION GET-TOGETHER
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015 FROM 9 -11 AM AT
ST. SCHOLASTICA'S CHURCH, WOODRIDGE, IL
If you are looking for more hope in your life and are impressed by the Resurrectionist who has
been ministering in your parish, then, come to the next Friends of the Resurrection
Get-Together on Saturday, April 25 from 9 -11 am at St. Scholastica's Church.
Friends of the Resurrection is an informal group of parishioners from parishes staffed by the
Congregation of the Resurrection in the Joliet Diocese. We pray together in the context of
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for blessings on the ministry of Resurrectionists
throughout the world and listen to a great speaker.
Our speaker for this next session is the dynamic Rev. Paul Sims, C.R., Ph.D, professor of
education at Concordia University. Father Paul's talk is entitled “Conversion, a Resurrecting
Experience.” He will share with us how the experience of conversion inspired three young men
to found the Congregation of the Resurrection.
After the talk and Benediction, please join us at the parish for a light lunch. There is no cost for this event and there is
nothing to commit to – yet. Our hope is that eventually we will form an association of Friends of the Resurrection in the
Joliet Diocese.
Everyone is welcome including children and young adults. No reservations necessary. Please come!
St. Scholastica's Church is located at 7800 Janes Ave., Woodridge, Il (On Janes, a few blocks South of 75th Street.).
The following parishes in the Joliet Diocese are served by the Congregation of the Resurrection:
St. Pius X (Lombard); Holy Trinity (Westmont); St. Mark (Wheaton); Immaculate Conception (Morris); and
St. Scholastica (Woodridge).
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