April 3 - St. Pius X Catholic Community
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April 3 - St. Pius X Catholic Community
St. Pius X Catholic Community APRIL 3, 2016 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER 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: Basil Weaver 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. Firmo Mantovani, 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 www.stpiuslombard.org PAGE 2 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 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. 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. 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). 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. 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. Pregnant? Confused? Need Help? Please call Woman’s Choice Services at 630-261-9221. 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. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ASSISTANCE Mon. & Fri. 9:30 am—Noon, Wed. 12:30-2:30 pm Information: 630-300-4353 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. April 3, 2016 PAGE 3 LITURGICAL NEWS St. Pius X Prayer Chapel Liturgical Calendar 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. Monday April 4-The Annunciation of the Lord Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 8:30 am Theresa & Edward Herb by Temborius Family Tuesday April 5-Saint Vincent Ferrer Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 8:30 am Mary Cornacchia (anniv.) by Rutkowski family Wednesday April 6-Easter Weekday Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 8:30 am Philip Penze by family Thursday April 7-Saint John Baptist de la Salle Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 8:30 am Claire Loudon by Jean Plewa Spiritual Intentions of Jean Plewa Friday April 8-Easter Weekday Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 8:30 am Angeline & Anthony Maffia by family Saturday April 9-Easter Weekday Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 3:30-4:30 pm Reconciliation Vigil—Third Sunday of Easter 5:00 pm John Clancy by Betsy Chmelik 7:00 pm Misa en español Sunday April 10 Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; Rv 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 7:30 am Beverly Rio by family 9:30 am Robert Heise by Family Ryan Kelly 11:30 am St. Pius X Parish Family (Baptisms celebrated during Mass) Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Estelle Soger Linda Chan Michelle LoCoco John Chan Ceil D’Acquisto Carol Gawenda 630-738-2255 630-202-2489 630-567-0373 630-202-2943 630-627-9472 630-833-3211 Rosary/Prayer/Benediction-Wednesday 8 pm Prayer Chapel DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY As we think of Peter's "shadow" bestowing Jesus' healing, we recall that Peter's current successor, Pope Francis, declared this year a Jubilee Year of Mercy, that the many varied "wounds" afflicting God's people may be healed by Jesus' mercy offered through his loving disciples. Francis announced the Jubilee last year on this Sunday, named by Pope Saint John Paul II Divine Mercy Sunday, honoring Saint Faustina Kowalska's spiritually comforting devotion. How fitting! For in today's Gospel, guilty disciples, whose denial and desertion helped inflict Jesus' wounds, heard Jesus' merciful words: "Shalom --Peace!" Jesus' next words sent them--and now send us--as the Father sent Jesus: to heal and reconcile others, even at the risk of being wounded ourselves. Again, how fitting! For Jesus, who assured Thomas, "Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed," had earlier declared, "Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy." Divine Mercy Sunday, in this Jubilee Year, sends us out to share the comfort, mercy, and forgiveness that we ourselves have so joyfully received. Ministry Schedules are available by signing onto the software from your computer/tablet. Click onto the “Ministry Scheduler Pro” button on the home page of our website: stpiuslombard.org. the following parishioners and friends who are ill: Mark Furjanic Frank Cvach Janice Rowe Jerry Buscher Ronald Norman Dolores Pflum Evelyn Reagan www.stpiuslombard.org PAGE 4 Michael Crosse, Sr. Elizabeth McNicholas Paul Pignatelli Marita Hooper Baby Elliott Grance Chuck DelGreco Lori Patros Year of Mercy Reflecting on God’s Word Divine Mercy in the Year of Mercy In her Diary, St. Faustina wrote that Jesus told her: “In the Old Covenant I sent prophets wielding thunderbolts to my people. Today I am sending you with my mercy to the people of the whole world. I do not want to punish aching mankind, but I desire to heal it. Pressing it to My Merciful Heart. Before the Day of Justice I am sending the Day of Mercy.” “On that day [Divine Mercy Sunday], the very depths of My tender mercy are opened. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy….On that day, all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened.” Pope Quote "Do we have mercy and forgiveness in our hearts? What is the danger? It is that we presume we are righteous and judge others. We also judge God, because we think that he should punish sinners, condemn them to death, instead of forgiving. . . . If in our heart there is no mercy, no joy of forgiveness, we are not in communion with God, even if we observe all of his precepts alone. It is love of God and neighbor that brings fulfillment to all the Commandments. And this is the love of God, his joy: forgiveness." — Pope Francis In today's Gospel we hear Jesus say three times, "Peace be with you." This was a common greeting, but the disciples were hiding in fear so they needed reassurance. Jesus gives them that reassurance in three ways: his resurrection, forgiveness of sins, and a blessing for future disciples. Divine Mercy Study Next Faith Growing Group Study The next study will be Fr. Michael Gaitley’s “Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told.” This is a great study for the Year of Mercy as the overall message of the program is that now is the time of mercy. Follow this fascinating 10 episode story that combines history, Scripture, prophecy, and the lives of saints to show God’s merciful love for you. Some of the topics woven together in this story are Fatima, Poland, St. Faustina, St. John Paul II, and World War II. The disciples had seen Jesus crucified and were afraid any of his followers would be treated the same way. So when Jesus appeared to them, he showed them his wounds and let them touch him. He wanted to show them that he was not a ghost; he had risen from death and death has no more power over him. They can now take courage because they will share in the Resurrection themselves. Breathing on them, he bestows the Holy Spirit, source of our courage. That leads to the second reassurance, forgiveness of sins. Jesus died to take away our sins; now he shares that with his disciples. Anyone troubled by guilt can be forgiven. The disciples themselves probably felt that need, since they had deserted Jesus and one even denied knowing him. He now sends his apostles with the mission to free others from sin. We too can forgive others (and ourselves) knowing that God has forgiven them and us. Groups will meet on the following days/evenings: Tuesday evenings starting April 5th for 10 weeks (1 episode per week) Tuesday evenings starting April 26th for 5 weeks (2 episodes per week) Finally, the story of Thomas and his doubts about Jesus' Tuesday mornings starting April 26th for 5 weeks th resurrection gives us some hope. Jesus blesses those who "have Wednesday evenings starting April 27 for 5 weeks - if there is not seen and have believed" (John 20:29). We usually think the enough interest th apostles were "more" blessed for having seen and heard Jesus. Thursday mornings starting April 28 for 5 weeks But Jesus reverses that expectation; we are blessed, even two The DVD episodes range in length from 15 to 30 minutes. The thousand years after the Resurrection. study guide costs $22. There is no home preparation for this Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. study. To register, please contact the New Evangelization Ministry by April 15 (or ASAP for the 10 week Tuesday night group) at [email protected] or call Barb Harazin at 630-629-7956. April 3, 2016 PAGE 5 PARISH NEWS Weekly Offering Report Our Stewardship of Sharing Weekly Offering Contributions-March 2016 First Week Offering 10,606 Electronic Giving (3/1-3/8) 12,464 Second Week Offering 9,064 Electronic Giving (3/9-3/15) 3,754 Third Week Offering 10,127 Electronic Giving (3/16-3/22) 4,444 Fourth Week Offering 5,289 Electronic Giving (3/23-3/29) 2,696 Budget Income for March* 59,000 Amount needed for March Offering Budget $556 *Budgeted offering income needed to meet monthly budgeted expenses Golden Touch Donations 7/1/15-3/29/16 www.stpiuslombard.org Year to Date Sunday Offering Budget July 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 Revenue $496,731 Budget 511,097 Over (under) Budget for year (14,366) Church Projects Collection Donations through March 29, 2016 Lot Lights 11,134 Easter Collection thru 3/29/16: $16,115 Budgeted amount $20,000 $19,486 Please remember St. Pius X Parish in your will and estate planning. Please call the Parish Office at 630-627-4526 for more information. Thank you. Thank you for your continued support of our ministries to the people of God. From the Desk of the Business Manager Social Center Air Conditioning – work has started on the electric panel. Equipment is on order. The goal is to have the air conditioning system installed by the middle of May. Security Cameras – waiting on final proposals from three vendors. Parking Lot Lighting – proposals for lighting fixtures have been sent out to three manufacturers asking for their recommendations. After we review the recommendations we will request price quotes. Carnival – the Men’s Group is coordinating a Parish Carnival May 20-22. Carnival rides and food vendors will be set up for a weekend of family fun. Simple Suppers - $1,071.62 was contributed at the simple suppers. This money goes to the St. Vincent DePaul Society to help the less fortunate in our community. Holy Land Pilgrimage – Father George will be hosting a St. Pius X Parish Holy Land Pilgrimage February 15-24, 2017. Brochures and information are available at the Parish Office. There will be an information meeting on June 17 at 6 pm in the Parish Office. Questions will be answered by the person leading the tour who lives in Israel. Please call the Parish Office 630-627-4526 to RSVP for this meeting. Fall Fest – fest is scheduled for September 16-18 with the Polka Mass and Pig Roast on September 18. Parish Vocation Committee – a committee has been established to help promote vocations in our parish. Prayers for vocations to the priesthood, religious life and consecrated marriage will be encouraged throughout our parish. If you are interested in joining the committee, our next meeting is April 11 at 5:30 pm in the Parish Office. Our first event will be the promotion of World Day of Prayer for Vocations the weekend of April 16-17. There will be an insert in the bulletin talking about vocations and a prayer for vocations will be prayed at all Masses that weekend. www.stpiuslombard.org PAGE 6 This Week’s Calendar of Events St. Vincent de Paul Monday-April 4 Baptismal Class 7:00 pm Martha Room Tuesday-April 5 Worship Commission 7:00 pm Parish Office Wednesday-April 6 Grade School Mass 8:30 am Church Faith Formation Commission 6:30 pm Mary Room Rosary/Prayer/Benediction 8:00 pm Prayer Chapel Saturday-April 9 — Parish Black & Gold Gala Sunday-April 10 St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 9:00 am Convent `We must be accountable to our donors and transparent to all' Our Parish's St Vincent de Paul group is called a Conference. There are forty such conferences in the Diocese of Joliet. Most are based at their respective Parish and there are others that combine memberships from two or three parishes. The St Vincent de Paul Society St. Pius X Conference submitted its 2015 Annual Report to the National Organization and we would like to share with you a summary of this report. St. Pius X Conference of St. Vincent de Paul FYE 9/30/2015 INCOME Parishioner Offerings $ 32,457.00 Environmental Awareness Committee Thanksgiving, Simple Suppers, St. Joseph’s Table, and Other Parish Offerings/Events Memorials, Honorariums and Other Income Earth Day is coming and we can all help protect God’s great gifts by making sure that our prescription drugs do not contaminate our water supply and soil. The Environmental Awareness Committee will be holding a Drug and Medications collection next weekend, April 9 and 10, before and after all the Masses. Total income Goods & Services Provided to SVdP Clients $10.00 Food Vouchers/ Gift Cards Pace Bus Passes Rent/ Mortgage Assistance & Temporary Lodging Utilities Assistance Supplemental purchases to restock food pantry Other client assistance Emergency relief donations -Tornado disasters/other conference assistance Office expenses (computer/client data base/ phone/ stamps, etc. Specially designed backpacks for homeless We will also be collecting Cell phones, Eyeglasses, Batteries and Ink/toner cartridges for recycling. See you over the weekend, Dan, Julie, Marv St. Pius X Youth Ministry Divine Liturgy at St. George Byzantine Catholic Church On Sunday, April 10, from 9:15 am-12 pm, join the youth group on a trip to St. George Byzantine Catholic Church for Divine Liturgy. Come experience the Byzantine rite with our other Catholic brothers and sisters. If you’re wondering, this does fulfill your obligation to attend Mass. Goods Services/Total Barefoot Youth Group On Monday, April 11, from 6:30-8 pm, it’s Barefoot Youth Group! Join the youth group at St. Pius X in cutting up old jeans to be made into shoes for people in third world countries through the organization- Sole Hope. We’ll also be playing some kickball. Come barefooted, bring old jeans, and invite friends! $ $ $ 7,178.00 1,675.00 41,310.00 $ $ 15,000.00 13,200.00 $ $ $ $ 2,586.00 3,200.00 1,379.00 1,348.00 $ 3,750.00 $ $ $ 2,120.00 500.00 43,083.00 Client pantry visits - OVER 1400 These goods and services were provided during approximately 1450 client visits to our pantry in the Martha Room for food and assistance over the past year. Our members volunteer at the pantry three days a week and are involved in other works of discipleship, evangelization and charity. St. Pius X V.I.P. Seniors April V.I.P. Gathering Hope you have reserved your place at the College of DuPage Spring luncheon on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 at 11:30 am. (Note the different day and date). If you have not yet reserved your place, call Sr. Pauline at 630-627-5810. We always have a good time. Hope to see you there. Our St. Pius X Conference is able to assist those in need through the generous donations that our parishioners entrust to us. Our mission is to be good stewards of your donations in the service of those in need. On behalf of the clients you have helped us serve, thank you for your support and God Bless! April 3, 2016 PAGE 7 Summer Camp 2016 The mission of the St. Pius X Parish School Summer Camp 2016 is to offer a quality, safe, inclusive, and affordable summer experience for our students and parish families. Our goal is to provide lasting memories, imaginative play, and allow our campers to develop to their full potential. The St. Pius X Parish School Summer Camp is now in its sixth year! The Summer Camp 2016 will be offered to students currently registered for the 2016 – 2017 school year that will be attending our three year old preschool through fifth grade. We will also accept students who were in three-year old preschool through fourth grade during the 2015 – 2016 school year. Children of registered parishioners are also welcome to attend provided they are the correct age requirements (children entering three-year old preschool through fifth grade for the 2016-2017 school year). We offer full-time camp (from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), regular camp (from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) and part-time camp. Summer Camp will begin on Monday, June 6, 2016 and continue throughout the summer until Friday, August 12, 2016. Space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Students must be completely toilet trained to enter the camp program. Campers will be grouped according to age. Camp days chosen are on a permanent basis, and for staffing and purchasing reasons cannot be changed from week to week or month to month. However, camp days can be added based on space availability and camp attendance can be different each week. Please see our camp brochure on www.stpiuslombard.org/school under Forms for more detailed information. Saint Genesius Productions Presents Bugsy Malone — April 22-26 Saint Genesius Productions youth theater group will perform Bugsy Malone at Montini High School, April 22-24, 2016. More than 50 talented students from local Catholic grade schools, including St. Pius X, Sacred Heart, St. James the Apostle, St. Joseph, Kingswood Academy, and Holy Ghost will come together to prepare this exciting performance. Featuring a catchy, swinging score by the composer of The Muppet Movie, Bugsy Malone is raucous, jazzy, comedic fun! Two gangs, comprised completely of children, square off in a 1920’s rivalry of Capone-ian standards. Dandy Dan’s gang has gotten the upper hand since obtaining the “splurge” gun (a weapon that shoots whip cream). Now Fat Sam and his bumbling buffoons are in real trouble! Bugsy Malone, a one-time boxer, is thrust not-so-willingly into the gangster limelight when he becomes the last chance Fat Sam’s gang has of surviving. All Bugsy really wants to do is spend time with his new love Blousey—but that just isn’t in the cards for our hero. Show times are: Friday, April 22 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, April 23 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, Sunday, April 24 at 2:00 pm. Tickets cost $8 and can be ordered online at SaintGenesiusProductions.com. Tickets are going fast, and some of last year’s shows sold out, so order your tickets soon! For more information, visit our web site at SaintGenesiusProductions.com or contact us by e-mail at [email protected]. www.stpiuslombard.org PAGE 8 MINISTERIO HISPANO Misa en Español Sacerdote Coordinadora de Ministerio Hispano Coordinador Educación Religiosa Sábado 7:00 pm Firmo Mantovani, CS 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 9:00 am—1:00 pm 12:30 pm—4:00 pm 630-627-4526 X203 [email protected] Servidores Ministros de Eucaristía: Veronica O., Francis D., Saturday Abraham R., Isabel R. 7:00 pm Lectores: Lucy S., Yliana M., Raquel A. April 9 Acólitos: Jennifer T., Mayra T., Heydi M., Victoria G. REFLEXION La Cruz de Jesucristo, fue un verdadero ¶escándalo· para los discípulos; la Cruz no tenía nada de glorioso, al contrario: un tormento en el cual el Señor sufrió una pasión dolorosísima, una muerte humillante... y la sepultura pareció ser un verdadero fin a todo esto. Tomás, el apóstol, no estaba cuando Jesús se apareció por primera vez y los apóstoles le anuncian la feliz noticia; ¶hemos visto al Señor· , pero Tomás duda de sus condiscípulos y del mismo Señor y se empecina en esta postura tan común entre nosotros: ¶si no veo, no creo· . No miremos a Tomás como a un ¶extraño· : muchas actitudes nuestras nos hacen parecidos a él: nuestras incredulidades, desconfianzas, temores, dudas, nuestros ¶peros· ante Dios... ya que somos muchas veces cristianos con ¶peros· (¶soy cristiano pero acepto el divorcio· , o tenemos miedo al testimonio, pensando que la mentira tiene derechos) estas actitudes entre otras que podríamos resumir como nuestras negativas frente a ciertas exigencias de la fe, le quitan a la misma pureza, fuerza y alegría; inmersos en muchos problemas, más de una vez corremos el riesgo de pensar que viendo a Jesús como lo vieron sus contemporáneos sería más fácil para nosotros creer, tener fe; nuestras actitudes en los momentos de prueba ¶destapan· muchas veces nuestra falta de fe; exigimos de Dios respuesta inmediata y solución a nuestros problemas: y le preguntamos y lo acosamos: ¿por qué el hambre? ¿Por qué la guerra, la violencia, el aborto, la injusticia, el negociado? ¿Por qué al malo parece que todo le va bien y al que quiere hacer las cosas bien parece que todo se le hace más difícil? ¿por qué a veces las cosas parecen complicarse sin remedio, por qué aparece el cáncer, la enfermedad, el dolor, la tristeza, la soledad, la muerte, POR QUÉ? ¿Es posible vivir esto, y seguir creyendo que Cristo resucitó? Que la muerte está vencida? Que hay Vida Nueva, un Nueva Creación? Las acusaciones son duras, son crueles, con la dureza de la afirmación de Tomás, ¶Si no veo...· y la invitación de Jesús recuerda el tono de dureza de Tomás ¶Trae tu dedo; ¡aquí están mis manos! ¡Trae tu mano! ¡Aquí está mi costado!... Tomás se humilla, y Jesús proclama la Bienaventuranza ¶Dichosos los que creen sin ver...· Decíamos que: A veces pensamos que a nuestra fe ¶le falta algo· : si pudiéramos ver a Jesús como los hombres y mujeres que vivieron en su época, si tuviésemos alguna visión, alguna revelación especial, algún ¶milagrito· ; pero Judas, Pilato, Barrabás y muchos Judíos conocieron a Cristo ¿y? muchos vieron sus milagros, y ¿cómo reaccionaron? No creyeron en Él; incluso tuvieron que ver con su condenación, o simplemente se lavaron las manos... Para conocer a Jesús lo que hace falta es la fe y por la fe y los sacramentos conocemos a Cristo de otra forma: el Espíritu Santo nos guía para que seamos amigos de Dios; no es lo mismo estar en presencia de un desconocido que estar en presencia de un amigo; por eso cuando estamos en plena amistad con Dios no necesitamos verlo porque lo sabemos presente, lo experimentamos, lo vivimos y lo celebramos cada día y en cada momento y de una manera especialísima en la Misa; percibimos a Jesús mucho mejor que Judas, Pilato, Barrabás y muchos Judíos, sabemos cómo nos fortalece, ilumina, conseja,... nos hace partícipes de su vida. La fe es entonces un conocimiento mucho más profundo que sensible; Jesús ha resucitado y vive entre nosotros, pero sólo la fe puede percibirlo, y los que lo ven con la fe deben ser sus testigos en el mundo. Los hombres y mujeres de hoy sólo creerán en Cristo si ven que los cristianos lo testimonian con su vida ejemplar; viendo a los cristianos se convencerán y creerán en Cristo... Una comunidad que vive unida dando ejemplo de alegría, de amor, de solidaridad es la gran prueba de que Cristo ha resucitado, porque esa alegría, solidaridad y amor no son las de simples hombres porque la fuerza y el heroísmo de los Santos no es puramente humano; porque la fuerza, santidad, sabiduría y luminosidad de la Iglesia que se levanta en medio de los pueblos como columna de verdad no tiene otra explicación que el espíritu de Cristo Resucitado; los hombres por su sola fuerza no pueden hacer esto. ¡Felices entonces los que por la santidad de sus vidas se transforman en la prueba viviente del Jesús viviente!; ¡Felices los que creen sin exigir más prueba que la que nos dio el Padre, entregando a su Hijo único a la Cruz por nosotros! ¡Felices los que tienen la mirada de la fe, que es mucho más penetrante que la de Tomás, porque ya gozan de la presencia del Señor que ahora vive entre nosotros renovando su victoria sobre la muerte y preparándonos para la resurrección. Por Catholic.net April 3, 2016 PAGE 9 DEANERY AND DIOCESAN NEWS 2016 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES ANNUAL APPEAL Marriage Enrichment Ministry Pledge Report Monthly pledge payments for CMAA pledges should be made in the next few days. It is very important that these pledges be paid so that our parish will reach our goal. Once we have reached goal in paid pledges, 65% of the additional funds received will be returned to the parish for our use. PARISH GOAL: $64,489 AMOUNT PLEDGED: $48,474 AMOUNT PAID: $22,842 REMAINING BALANCE: $25,633 “MEM” Eastern Du Page Deanery Liturgical Enrichment Day Saturday, April 23, 2016 9:00 am – Noon Ascension Parish, 1S314 Summit Ave, Oakbrook Terrace To Register — Please go to - easterndupagedeanery.org Keynote Address will be given by Fr. Bob Hutmacher, OFM, a Franciscan Friar and priest who is presently artistic director of Chiesa Nuova, a Franciscan ministry for the performing arts in Chicago. He is also Director of Worship at St. Peter's in Chicago. There will also be breakout sessions for the following five groups of people: Hospitality Ministers Eucharistic Ministers Music Ministers Art & Environment Ministers Readers (Lectors) Please go to our deanery web site for more deanery events: easterndupagedeanery.org. Immigration Advocacy Forum Saturday, April 9, 2016 9:00 am – 12 noon Immaculate Conception Parish 134 Arthur Street ● Elmhurst The purpose of the forum is to educate ourselves on the very real issues that our undocumented brothers and sisters in Christ face every single day as they step out to go to work or spend time with their families. In addition, we will learn what resources are available to help us serve our fellow parishioners and neighbors who are confronted with immigration issues. Deacon Lupe Villarreal from the Diocese of Joliet has put together a panel composed of speakers that are well educated on this issue, as well as a witness who will relate her story. Please join us as we explore this issue which affects our parishes and communities. We are excited to announce the existence of a Marriage Enrichment Ministry for our Eastern DuPage Deanery. The mission of this new ministry is to support and encourage all married couples to celebrate and strengthen their relationships. Our goal is to provide events, programs and opportunities for couples to experience practical ways to deepen their marriage emotionally and spiritually. To quote Pope Francis “True joy… does not come from material objects…True joy comes from a profound harmony between persons …which makes us experience the beauty of togetherness, of mutual support along life’s journey.” This ministry is not intended to replicate “Pre-Cana” classes or to replace Marriage Encounter Weekends. It is intended for couples in our neighboring Deanery Parishes to provide local, on-going opportunities to strengthen and grow in their union and celebrate the joy of their married life together. Because healthy marriages and families are the cornerstone of society and our faith communities, we believe our parishes’ married couples need to support each other with programs that are inspirational, practical, and celebratory. Therefore, we are inviting all couples to an informal Gathering celebrating the “Joy of Marriage” on Friday, April 8 at 7:00– 8:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Parish, 330 E. Fullerton Avenue, Addison, IL 60181. Come and join us and other couples for fun and information about the Marriage Enrichment Ministry. Watch your bulletin for more details in the coming weeks. If you are interested in attending this gathering, please RSVP. You can email us at [email protected] and include your name, phone number, email address, and Parish, or you can use the RSVP form located at the back of the church and send it to: MEM, 425 So. Main St., Lombard Illinois, 60148. www.stpiuslombard.org PAGE 10 COMMUNITY NEWS Village of Lombard Blood Drive Knights of Columbus Fundraiser The Village of Lombard will be hosting its Spring Blood Drive on April 13 from 9:30 am to 1 pm at Yorktown and from 1:30 pm to 7 pm at the Village Hall. All donors will receive a coupon for a free pint of Culver’s frozen custard, and be entered into drawings for Yorktown gift cards. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Carol Bauer at 630-620-5712 or email Carol at [email protected]. Please join Father Boecker Council 6090 Knights of Columbus for its all you can eat Annual Festa Italiana Pasta Dinner to be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 beginning at 5:00 pm in the St. Pius X Social Center. Tickets are $10 adults/$5 children pre-sales or $12 adults/$6 children at the door. Come and enjoy a night out with good food and relaxation and let us do the cooking. Proceeds from this event will go towards St. Pius X and Sacred Heart Schools. Tickets available before and after all Masses April 2-3, 9-10, 16-17. Retrouvaille Weekend ESSE ADULT DAY SERVICES APRIL SEMINAR 4 Stages of Marriage – The 4 stages of marriage are: (1) Romance, (2) Disillusionment, (3) Misery, and (4) Awakening. Many marriages experience the first 3 Stages. Marriages that end in divorce never make it to the 4th Stage of Awakening. Don’t give up without learning about the 4th Stage of Awakening. If your marriage suffers from Disillusionment or Misery please contact Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i). For confidential information about or to register for the April program beginning with a weekend on April 15 -17 call 630-541-8833 or email: [email protected] or visit the web site at http://www.HelpOurMarriage.com Join us for a presentation by Janet Sullivan, Attorney and Counselor at Law Topics: What is Medicaid, What does it pay for, Providing for the spouse who is still living at home when the other spouse is living in a residential facility. Special needs trusts and additional care or items of comfort for the individual receiving Medicaid benefits. Thursday, April 15, 6:30 pm 515 S. Wheaton Ave. Wheaton, IL 60187 Call 630-260-3773 by April 11, to reserve your seat. Refreshments will be served. The St. Pius X bulletins are paid for by these advertisers; please thank them by supporting their businesses. 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