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Third Sunday of Easter April 15, 2018
Daniel Adcock
Jeremy Ahern
Eric Antkiewicz
Natalia Bafia
Julien Barsch
Rocco Bettinardi
Konrad Bialas
Ceciliya Bisaga
Angelica Blacha
Kathleen Boyle
Leah Camacho
Tiffini Carlsen
Matthew Carollo
Ryan Carroll
Lily Ceretto
Isaac Cieplak
Jaiden Constantino
Julia Crane
Isabella Damian
Devin Devine
Arden Dix
Christian Dziadkowiec
Joseph Egan
Mary Englehart
Tess Enright
Emma Faubel
Shea Fitzgerald
Madelyn Forde
Liam Gayduk
Amelia Gebala
Katarzyna Geraszek
Elizabeth Gibbons
Alec Gorden
Agnes Grochal
Thomas Grochal
Sebastian Gronski
Tyler Haney
Erin Helsdingen
Andrew Jadwiszczak
Camille Jarzabek
Charles Kalousek
Margaret Keane
Grace Kennedy
Quinn Lyons
Andrzej Kielar
Brianna Kilcoyne
Maia Krol
Sofia Locascio
Claudia Majercak
Isabella Marquez
Joseph Marx
Elizabeth McGeehan
Conor McQuinn
Megan Murphy
Morgan Natanek
Emmett O’Brien
Mairead O’Carroll
Jonathan Odeh
Matthew O’Donnell
Conor O’Mara
Victoria Pakos
Emily Palenik
Angela Passi
Natalie Patyk
Antonio Perez
Jake Phillips
Olivia Rokicianski
Mia Saraz
Rebecca Sladowski
Izabella Slezakova
Mateusz Szczepkowski
Maria Szlembarski
Emma Szponder
Madison Thomas
Victoria Turwon
Anna Tylka
Kyle Van Cleave
Andrew Westphal
Grace White
Jenna Young
Kacper Zalewski
Lauren Ziel
CONFIRMATION 2018 Most Rev. Bishop Alberto Rojas
The family of St. Alexander hopes and prays that the gift of the Holy Spirit will guide you.
May you also continue to develop and deepen your relationship with the Lord and the
Christian community in years to come. Congratulations and God Bless.
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Spreading the Holy Fire Celebrating Christ Risen from the Dead through the 7 Sacraments
MATRIMONY Celebration of God’s Blessings on the Loving Union
between Man and Woman Please call the Parish Administration Center at least 4 months in advance of your wedding. Pre-Cana for engaged couples is required by the Archdiocese Matrimony Contact: Fr. Martin Michniewicz & Fr. Patrick O’Neill 448-4861
Sacraments of Initiation
Sacraments of Commitment
BAPTISM Celebration of Entrance into Christ’s Church
You must be a registered parishioner in this parish.
At least one Godparent must be a practicing Catholic. The other must be a Christian.
Parents must register for a class on Baptism BEFORE your baby is baptized. Archdiocesan required classes are held once a month, usually on the 1st Monday of the month, and facili-tated by trained parishioners. Baptism contact Joan DeVito 448-4861 ext. 237
RCIA Celebration of the Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults This process is for adults who would like to join the Roman Catholic Church and have never been Baptized, or were Baptized in another Christian denomination. There is also a process for children (RCIC) and teens (RCIT). RCIA/RCIC/RCIT contact - Deacon Jim Horton 448-4861 & Deacon Tim Keating 448-6624
Sacraments of Healing
RECONCILIATION Celebration of God’s Forgiveness
through Personal Confession
Saturday Morning: 8:30 - 9:00 AM
Saturday Evening: after the 5:00 PM Mass
Other Times by Appointment
ANOINTING OF THE SICK Celebration of God’s Restorative Love & Forgiveness
Sacrament offers strength to the living. If someone becomes seriously ill, please call the Parish Administrative Center. Ministers of Care are available to bring Holy Communion and/or visit with the sick and homebound. Also every 1st Saturday - 6:00 - 7:00 PM in church
HOLY ORDERS Celebration of Ordained Service to the Church
The three offices of the Sacrament of Holy Orders are bishop, priest and deacon. All three are conferred by the sacramental act called “ordination.” Priesthood Contact - Fr. Michniewicz 448-4861 ext 227 Archdiocese of Chicago Vocation Director: Fr. Brian Welter - 312-534-8298
CONFIRMATION Celebration of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
This Sacrament is normally celebrated in 8th Grade and is a 2 year program of preparation.
Confirmation Contacts: Nancy Cook - Religious Education 448-6624 Cathy Biel - School 448-0408 The Archdiocese also offers classes for adults wishing to receive Confirmation. Adult Confirmation Contact - Deacon Tim Keating & Deacon Jim Horton 448-4861
Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass)
Sunday Vigil: 5:00 PM (Saturday)
Sunday: 7:00, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon &
6:00 PM (Life Teen Youth Mass)
Monday through Friday: 6:30 & 8:45 AM
Saturday Morning: 8:00 AM
Holy Day Vigil: 7:00 PM
Holy Day: 6:30, 8:45 AM & 7:00 PM
EUCHARIST Celebration of Sharing Fully at Christ’s Altar of Sacrifice & Communion with Jesus and His Church
Eucharistic Adoration Thursday before the 1st Friday
9:15 AM - 7:00 PM Benediction
Evening of Prayer and Adoration
On the 1st Saturday 4:30 PM - Rosary 5:00 PM - Mass
6:00 PM - Prayers for Healing
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St. Alexander Parish Administration Directory
Parish Administrative Center 7025 W. 126th St. Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone: 708-448-4861 Fax: 708-448-0039
Pastor: …………………….. Rev. Martin Michniewicz ext. 227
Associate Pastor: ……………… Rev. Patrick O’Neill ext. 223
Deacons: ……………………………. Jim Horton, Tim Keating
Director Parish Home & Health Ministry: Jim Horton ext. 232
Accounting Department Director: ….. Paula Somers ext. 233
Director of Music: ………………….. Patrick Mooney ext. 224
Parish Center & Parish Athletic Director: ……………………………………… Cathy Sullivan - 361-2626 Teen Coordinator: ………………… Sharon Ayres - 448-6624
Counseling Center: ………………………… 448-4861 ext.310
Director: .…………. Sr. Claire Marie Czerwiec, SSND, LCPC
St. Alexander’s on the Web …… www.stalexanderpalos.org
Parish E-Mail: ………………………. [email protected]
St. Alexander School 126th St. and 71st Ave. Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone: 708-448-0408 Fax: 708-448-5947
Principal: ………………………………………...…… Cathy Biel
Assistant Principal: …………………...……. Mary Dombrowski
Administrative Assistants: ……….…...…... Mary Ann Pellicore
……………………………………...……………. Renee Chavez
School Web: ………………….... www.stalexanderschool.com
School E-Mail: …………….... [email protected]
Religious Education Office 126th St. and 71st Ave. Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone: 708-448-6624
Coordinator of Religious Education: ……………. Nancy Cook
Catholic Schools Offer Academic Excellence and Faith-Filled Education
Catholic schools offer academic excellence and faith-filled education for students nationwide. National test scores, high school graduation rates, college attendance and other data show that Catholic schools frequently out perform schools in both public and private sectors. While some Catholic schools are challenged by declining enrollments and school closures, the good news is that there is a strong demand and enthusiasm for Catholic schools — many have waiting lists for admission and new schools are opening. Visit www.ncea.org for more information.
ST. ALEXANDER—A BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
St. Alexander School is accepting registrations for the 2018-2019 school year. We offer:
• A faculty and staff who model true Christianity
• Preschool programs for 3 and 4 year olds, including 4 year old full day
• Kindergarten classes are available as half day or full day
• Extended day care is provided before and after school
• Academic support as well as professional counseling is available
• Curriculum includes foreign language, art, gym, music, computer classes and STEM lab
• Daily religion classes and participation in liturgies teach Catholic values
• Extracurricular and enrichment activities are available to all students
• Hot lunch program offers nutritious meal choices
We are happy to provide private tours of our Blue Ribbon school and share with the families the exceptional education and experience provided at St. Alexander School. For additional information about what St. Alexander has to offer you family, please contact the school at 708-448-0408 or visit our website at www.stalexanderschool.com.
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Home Bound or Ill? If you, or someone you know, are unable to attend Mass and would like to receive communion in their home, please call Deacon Jim Horton at 708-448-4861, ext. 232.
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
Throughout the Easter season, all three of the Sun-day readings are taken from the New Testament--the Christian scriptures. Together they explore what it means to believe in Jesus as the Christ, the One who fulfilled the prophecies of the Jewish scriptures.
Today's selections refer to our human weakness, yet they emphasize the forgiveness and peace that are available to those who put their faith in "Jesus Christ the righteous one" (1 John 2:2). In the Acts of the Apostles Peter invites everyone to "repent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away" (Acts 3:19). The First Letter of John calls Jesus Christ "expiation for our sins" (1 John 2:2). Finally, in the Gospel Jesus greets the disciples with "Peace" and urges them to preach "repentance, for the forgiveness of sins" (Luke 24:47).
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Today’s Readings: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
April 16-22, 2018
Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 -- 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29;1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18
Prayers of the Faithful for the Sick
As the faith family of St. Alexander, we unite with one another to pray for those who need healing of their body, mind or
spirit. Confident that God hears the voices of those who trust in the Lord Jesus, we join in prayer for:
If you or anyone in your family would like to be added to our Prayers of the Faithful for the Sick please contact the Parish Administrative Office at 708-448-4861.
WORD OF LIFE
“A model of care has been developed specifically
for families whose infant is likely to die before or
after birth. Often called ‘perinatal hospice’, it’s a
way of caring for both the baby and the baby’s fami-
ly before, as well as after, birth.”
—USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
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PASTORAL COUNSELING SERVICES
AT ST. ALEXANDER PARISH
Services for individuals, couples & families
For more information, call
448-4861 ext. 310
Sr. Claire M. Czerwiec, SSND, LCPC
Pastoral Counselor & Spiritual Director
ST. ALEXANDER RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Located in the vestibule of the Fr. Crosby Center, the office hours are: Monday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday—Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm
For additional information please call 708-448-6624.
LIFE TEEN MASS
St. Alexander Parish teens, Religious Education Program and School students are invited to join the Life Teen Group. Following mass we move to our meeting room for what is known as Life Night. Here we share food, movies, games, sto-ries, and fun. It is a great chance to keep up with old friends and make new friends as well. It doesn’t cost anything to join and you can come whenever it suits you. Please plan to join us soon and be sure to bring your friends!
MASS TIMES WHILE OUT OF TOWN There are free iPhone apps available that give church locations and Mass times all over the country; Catholic Mass Times Church Directory or Mass Times for Travel. Or visit the website www.masstimes.org or www.findaparish.com.
ST. ALEXANDER
SOCIETY of ST. VINCENT de PAUL
Serving Hope In These Difficult Economic Times
Anyone needing assistance, perhaps with food, gas, electric or water bill, please call 708-448-4861 for confidential help. A member of our conference will return your call as soon as possible.
Spiritual Adoption Program Month 6—Developing Baby
“I can look around!” You are in the home stretch with your spiritually adopted baby. Beginning this month the baby uses all four senses. He can see, hear, taste, touch, cough, yawn and hiccup. He now recognizes his moth-er’s voice, and ultrasound reveals that he likes to open his eyes and look around. He will also receive antibod-ies from his mother protecting him from a wide variety of diseases.
ST. ALEXANDER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MINISTRY
The mission of the Domestic Violence Ministry of St. Alexander Parish is to raise awareness of domestic violence in our parish; to promote the development and delivery of services in our community; and to advocate for the prevention of domestic violence through education and parish activities.
The next Domestic Violence Ministry meeting: Monday, April 16th at 7:00pm
in the Parish Lounge
If you need help contact:
• National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
• Illinois DV Helpline: 1-877-863-6338 • Crisis Center for South Suburbia: 1-708-429-7233
WINGS
Faith furnishes prayer with wings, without which it cannot soar to Heaven.
--St. John Climacus
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ST. ALXANDER IS PART OF AMAZON SMILE!
When you order from Amazon.com, you may designate that a contribution of 0.5% of your total Amazon.com order will be donated to St. Alexander Church & School.
Simply visit www.smile.amazon.com, log in, and choose St. Alexander Church & School as your charitable organization. Be sure to log in through smile.amazon.com each time you place an order so it credits to our account.
Please consider doing this every time you place an order with Amazon.com. It’s free to you and it’s a wonderful way to benefit our parish and school! An added bonus; you can purchase Ama-zon gift cards through SAVE!
ST. ALEXANDER PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION OPEN FOR THE
2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
St. Alexander Preschool provides an academic experience aligned with The Office of Catholic Schools Early Childhood Development. The preschool environment promotes a child’s growth intellectually, spiritually, physically and socially. The curriculum of the program consists of language, reading readiness skills, math awareness, awareness of God and Christian values, art and music movement, exploration skills, creative play, fine and gross motor skills.
Full Day Option (4 Year Olds) Half Day Options (3 & 4 Year Olds)
8:00am-2:40pm Morning Class Meets 8:00-11:00am Afternoon Class Meets 11:40am-2:40pm
Two, three, four and five day options are available for both full and half day students.
Extended Day Programs are available for before and after school care.
Children must be 3 or 4 years of age by September 1, 2018 to register.
Call Mrs. Martino with questions at 708-448-0408 or visit www.stalexanderschool.com.
BOX TOP$ FOR EDUCATION & CAMPBELL'S SOUP LABELS
Dear Parishioners-
Please help us raise money for our school. Earning cash for our school is easy with Box Tops. Each one is worth 10 cents for our school, and you can find them on hundreds of products. Box Tops come in all shapes and sizes. Please remember that expired Box Tops don't count towards our school's earnings! You can drop them in the box marked Box Tops in the church lobby.
Box Tops can be found on hundreds of quality products from brands like these: General Mills, Ziploc, Pillsbury, Kleenex, Betty Crocker, and Hefty.
Visit btfe.com for a complete list of participating brands and to learn more about how you can help our school. Thank you for your support!
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ROMPIN’ RAIDERS Tot Open Gym
Thursdays 9-10:00am
Get your little ones up and running this winter! Join in open gym for no charge. Parents stay, kids romp and play! You may bring sporting equipment, games, or other appropriate toys for them to enjoy.
Please contact Renee at [email protected] with any questions.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OUTREACH — ARCHDIOCESE of CHICAGO —
awareness—services—prevention www.domesticviolenceoutreach.org
Monthly Domestic Violence Support Group
For Information call 708-215-5418
If you or someone close to you is experiencing domestic violence, this group may be very help-ful. The objective of the group is to provide all a chance to talk about domestic violence and share questions, concerns and experiences with others who are facing (or who have faced) simi-lar situations in confidence.
Fr. John M. Crosby Parish Center Schedule of Events
Monday, April 16th 3:00 - 9:00 Athletic Team Practices Tuesday, April 17th 3:00 - 4:00 4-8th Grade Tumbling 4:00 - 8:30 Athletic Team Practices Wednesday, April 18th 3:00 - 9:00 Athletic Team Practices Thursday, April 19th 3:00 - 4:00 K-3rd Grade Tumbling 4:00 - 6:30 Athletic Team Practices 6:30 - 10:00 Adult Co-Rec Volleyball League Friday, April 20th 3:00 - 9:00 Athletic Team Practices
ST. ALEX ANDER PARISH CENTER & ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION NEWS
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
May 18th, 19th & 20th
St. Alexander Parish
SAVE THE DATES FOR BUNDLE
WEEKEND
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Past Grand Knight Brian Mellentin (right) presents a check to (left to right) Imagine Diving's Robert Hemedinger, Elizabeth (Lizzy) Wasilewski, and Nick Borema. Each September the Knights of Co-lumbus Intellectual Disabilities Drive collects dona-tions (and hands out Tootsie Rolls) to support people with intellectual disabilities. Imagine Diving is a 501(c)3 organization providing opportunities for children, adults and veterans with mental and physical challenges to experience the rewards and benefits of the underwater world through SCUBA diving in a professionally supervised environment tailored to each individual.
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MERCY HOME SUNDAY MASS
9:30AM on WGN-TV Channel 9
ST. ALEXANDER PARISH HAS PURCHASED A GIFT FOR YOU!
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SALE HOURS
Sunday 9:45 am - Noon
EIGHTH GRADE
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THURSDAY, APRIL 19
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THANK YOU!
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Marist High School: Parent Empowerment Workshop, focusing on leadership, Tuesday, April 17th, 6:30pm in the school’s theater, 4200 W. 115th Street. Guest speaker, Katie Quick, is an award-winning singer-songwriter, teacher, life coach, mental health counselor, and motiva-tional speaker from Evergreen Park. Students are wel-come to attend with parents. Little Company of Mary Hospital: “Bloom into a Healthy Motherhood and Beyond”, a FREE special spring women’s event, Wednesday April 18th, 5:00-9:00pm, at 2800 W. 95th St., North Pavilion LINK. Must register for this FREE event, written provider’s note must be presented to approve prenatal massages. Call 708-423-3070 by April 11th. St. Laurence High School: Class of 1968 Reunion Weekend, September 21-23. For information please visit www.stlaurence.com/alumni or find us on on Facebook at “St. Laurence High School Class of 1968”.
Awareness—Education—Action
We can prevent child abuse.
Child abuse is one of the greatest tragedies of our times. It doesn’t have to be. We can prevent it by building communities that are committed to fami-lies and to the services they need to raise strong, healthy, and successful children. Put Children and Families First!
Care enough to call the Child Abuse Hotline if you suspect a child is being hurt.
In Illinois call 1-800-25ABUSE (1-800-252-2873)
Be a positive and nurturing parent or caretaker and help other family members, friends, and neighbors be positive parents too. Make children a priority. Make sure they are safe and have healthy environ-ments. Allow yourself a time-out when needed. Taking care of yourself is as important as taking care of your family.
Seek help if you need it. If you feel out of control or worried about your parenting, get help. Call the National Parent Helpline 1-855-427-2736.
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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 15, 2018 Saturday, April 14th 5:00 PM— Maurizio Mancuso Cynthia Martin Edward C. Rose Sunday, April 15th 7:00 AM— Rosemary Murphy Patrick Lloyd June Anhalt Irene Foster 9:00 AM— Donna Marie Feldner Walter & Sophia Feiling Jack Neville Anastasia & Felix Kranz Brian Cadore 10:30 AM— Mary Madura (1st Anniversary) Wally Englehart Fatla Family Robert Barth Nicholas DiOrio Sally Bieszczat Henry Barsh Sr. 12:00 PM— Catherine Hoban Edward Grant Luis Figueron Mary Kilbane Kevin Hallagan Brian Geary Angela & Edward Amberg (60th Wedding Anniversary) 6:00 PM— For the Parishioners Monday, April 16th 6:30 AM— Kenneth Hansen 8:45 AM— Eleanor Ochylski Robert Barth Tuesday, April 17th
6:30 AM— Thomas Greybill 8:45 AM— Tom Moss Kevin Hallagan Wednesday, April 18th
6:30 AM— Thomas Connors 8:45 AM— Eileen Corkery Bob Sypniewski Thursday, April 19th
6:30 AM— Marie Rook 8:45 AM— Members of Purgatorial Society Robert Barth Friday, April 20th
6:30 AM— Rita Hogan (16th Anniversary) 8:45 AM— Bob Barth Bud & Bill Nicholson Celest Caifano
Saturday, April 21st (St. Anselm) 8:00 AM— Michael Van Horne
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 22, 2018 Saturday, April 21st 5:00 PM— Carmella McCurrie Cynthia Martin Irene Foster Thomas Sullivan George A. Madaras Sunday, April 22nd 7:00 AM— For the Parishioners 9:00 AM— Brian Cadore Donna Marie Feldner Peter & Frances Feldner Bill Somers Clare J. Yandel Patricia Roberts Raymond Rafferty (6th Anniversary) 10:30 AM— Joellyn Ryan Jose & Esperanza Alexander Sally Bieszczat Jimmy Pasquinelli Rich Jakes Michael Hanley Dan & Joan Bagniewski Special Intention—A. Chapman 90th Birthday Blessings 12:00 PM— Francis J. Clair Phillip E. Gabel Joseph Donovan Arthur Wittbrodt 6:00 PM— Johanna Hoban Elizabeth Hacker
ALTAR SERVERS APRIL 22, 2018
Saturday, April 21st
5:00 PM— Savannah Buduris, Frankie & Nora Wagner
Sunday, April 22nd
7:00 AM— Rosemary Schroeder, Pat Murphy 9:00 AM— Conor O'Mara, The Carrolls 10:30 AM— Harry Doyle, Colin Brennan, Tyler Casey 12:00 PM— Tess & Owen Enright
MASS INTENTIONS
Please visit, or call, the parish office if you would like to have a Mass intention for 2018 or 2019. Please note that Mass intentions are not just for the deceased but for anyone you would like to include in prayer.
