St. Alphonsus Liguori Church · Following Jesus and guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to prayer, service and living our faith. Enriched by Word and Sacrament, we minister

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St. Alphonsus Liguori Church

Sunday, May 13, 2018 ♦ The Ascension of the Lord

Parish Mission Statement

L oved and called by God, we, St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, come together as an involved, welcoming and caring Catholic community. Following Jesus and guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to prayer, service and living our faith. Enriched by Word and Sacrament, we minister to the spiritual, educational and human needs of our families, parishioners and neighbors.

Welcome to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 2

WEDDING BANNS

Eric Abrahamian & Megan Gojney

Mass Intentions

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Space is limited. Submit request as early as possible.

St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 411 N. Wheeling Rd., Prospect Heights, IL 60070

www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org • 847.255.7452

PARISH AND SCHOOL STAFF

Pastor: Rev. Curtis Lambert - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 102 Hispanic Ministry: Rev. Jack Hurley 847.255.7452 Deacons: Steve Stecker - [email protected] 847.331.4957 Cal Blickle - [email protected] 847.392.7398 School Principal: Linda Chorazy - [email protected] 847.255.5538 x 115 School Office Secretary: Linda Bromer - [email protected] 847.255.5538 x 114 Finance Manager: Joe Russo - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 157 Facilities Manager: Rich Miceli - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 125 Parish Office Secretary: Wendy Mattison - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 100 Administrative Assistant / Bulletin Editor: Deana McKavanagh - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 131 Parish Office Support Staff: Reneda Mittman - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 101 Coordinator of Religious Education Grades K-5: Susan Panek [email protected] 847.255.9490 x 104 Coordinator of Religious Education Grades 6-8: Anne Balzanto [email protected] 847.255.9490 x 116 Director of Youth Ministry: Kathy McGourty - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 143 Director of Music: Mary Pietro - [email protected] 847.255.7452 x 127 Director- “Chorus of Faith” Choir: Scott Huff Director- Sunday Evening Choir: Roslyn McQuillan Ministry of Care Coordinator: Andrea Ricard - 847.255.7452 x 170 Maintenance: Jose Guerra - 847.255.7452

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Fr. Curt Lambert- Pastor, Lisa Nars- Chair, Bob Lee- Vice Chair, Wendy Mattison- Parish Staff Rep. Jeff Boesen, Caroline Stiefbold, Ryan Ostrowski, Rita Conlon, Tim Bochula, John McKevitt, Angie Kale and Paulette Ludvigsen

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL Curt Lambert- Pastor, Linda Chorazy- Principal, Rob Bradford- President, Ray Suerth- Vice President, Eric Claudio, Michelle Drabik, Laura Maglio, Mark Krier, Ray Kuper and Michelle Freihage

FINANCE COMMITTEE Fr. Curt Lambert- Pastor, Jeff Huff & Joanne Twomey (co-chairs), Larry Gulik, Brian Ritzenthaler, Natalie Krier, John Balzanto and Joe Russo

PARISH OFFICE HOURS SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS M-F 9:00 am – 4:00 pm M-F 8:00 am – 2:30 pm

MASSES Sunday ....................... 8:30 am, 11:00 am & 5:00 pm Weekdays .................. 8:15 am (Unless otherwise specified on pg. 4) Saturday .................... 8:15 am & 5:00 pm (Anticipated Liturgy) Holy Days…………...8:15 am & 7:00 pm (Unless otherwise specified on pg. 4)

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays from 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm or by appointment.

MARRIAGES Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the wedding date. Please call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452 x 100.

BAPTISMS 1st and 3rd Sundays - Please call Parish Office for information and arrangements.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) For those contemplating becoming Catholic or those wishing to learn more about the Catholic faith. Please call the Parish Office 847-255-7452.

HEARING AID AMPLIFIERS AVAILABLE - PLEASE ASK AN USHER *PLEASE RETURN DEVICES AFTER MASS, THANK YOU!

Sunday, May 13 8:30 am †Ruth P. Gill †Jack Toomey †Anna Zirko †Irene Montes †Mary Pales †Michael S. Ricard †Mike Whelan 11:00 am †Micki O’Neil †Stanley J. Molick †Carolyn Payer †Jane Wieland †Marie Topham †Joseph Indovina †Marie Carberry †Kent Smith †John Hie †Deacon George A. Lambert 5:00 pm †Naomi Vallem Monday, May 14

8:15 am †Ken Marcotte †Daley-Lee Family †Naomi Vallem Tuesday, May 15

8:15 am †Daley-Lee Family Wednesday, May 16 8:15 am †Nancy Reynolds †Joan Swanton Thursday, May 17 8:15 am †Leroy Kosinski †Purificacion Ureta Friday, May 18 8:15 am †John Whaley Saturday, May 19

8:15 am †Deacon George A. Lambert 5:00 pm †Amico & Petro Families †Micki O’Neil †Nancy Reynolds †Constance Mishlove †Diane Pilat †Deacon George A. Lambert Sunday, May 20 8:30 am †Sylvia Pfeffer †Jack Toomey †Joe Zirko †Alfred Kozmel Jr. †Ruth P. Gill †Mike Whelan 11:00 am †Sylvia Pfeffer †Stanley J. Molick †John Hie †Mary Culkin †Carol Matker 5:00 pm †Sylvia Pfeffer †Deacon George A. Lambert

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Curt’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Happy Mother’s Day! The love of our mothers is incredibly important for our growth and ability to be ourselves. I celebrate quite a few funerals and I hear it over and over again from the children and grandchildren of a deceased mother how significant was her presence, support, discipline, and encourage-ment. Nothing can replace this type of love which is experienced from conception till death. God bless all our mothers, including my own. In my homily last weekend I mentioned the wonderful episodes of FORMED.org, especially, the Symbolon series. The last two episodes have dealt with love and its significance in forming relationships. The last episode highlighted love in marriage and what that truly means. The love that we seek in marriage is a love that seeks the good of the other. Love, if it really is love, does not focus on the self, but is turned outward to others and, in marriage, to the spouse. Love accepts the whole package, not just the good points. Actually, because of the love of a spouse and its total giving, the partner has the chance to grow through weaknesses and shortcomings to become more and more perfected. But lest we forget, this type of self-giving love emanates from the heart of God. It does not happen just because I want it. God gives me the desire to begin with and the drive to take the risk to share more and more of myself with the other. Please take the time to examine these programs. There are also wonderful programs for the family and for parents. Each episode is well done and not a waste of time. I am looking for good people to serve on our Parish Pastoral Council. The Council is that group of parish leaders who are called on to advise the pastor in respects to the overall life of the parish. It is not a decision-making body, but a group of prayerful and involved men and women who work with the parish to try to discern the call of the Spirit in the life of the parish. The Parish Pastoral Council focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of our parish and its activities, with a desire to form our people in their faith so that they can spread the message of the Gospel of Jesus to others. No particular expertise is needed, just a concern for your fellow parishioners and an openness to the Spirit’s presence in your life. In line with the thrust of the Cardinal’s “Renew My Church” program, we here at St. Al’s should be asking ourselves whether we are promoting the message of the Gospel or not. Are we encouraging all of our parishioners to allow God’s grace and Spirit to work through them to touch the lives of others? Pray over it and let the Spirit decide for you. As I mentioned before, we are close to signing a contract for new electric signage on Wheeling Road. We are also making progress in finally connecting our buildings to city water. This has been a very long range project which began a couple of years after I arrived here. Maybe we can complete it by the time I leave. We’ll see.


This Week at St. Alphonsus Sunday, May 13

Happy Mother’s Day! Kingdom Kids– Mtg. Room B

8:30am & 11:00am Masses

tUESday, May 15 Liturgical Ministry Meeting - Rectory Conf. Room - 9:30am Friends of Bill W. - Mtg. Rooms B/C - 7:30pm

Wednesday, May 16

Who am I to Judge? Study - Mtg. Room C - 7:00pm

ThurSday, May 17

Prayer Blanket Ministry Meeting - Burke Hall - 9:00am American Heritage Girls Meeting - Dining Hall - 6:30pm “Chorus of Faith” Choir Rehearsal - Church - 7:00pm

Friday, May 18

“The Wizard of Oz” School Musical - Gym - 7:00pm

Saturday, May 19

Pray the Holy Rosary - Church - 7:45am Anointing of the Sick Mass - Church - 11:00am (Luncheon to follow) “The Wizard of Oz” School Musical - Gym - 7:00pm

Sunday, May 20 Kingdom Kids– Mtg. Room B - 8:30am & 11:00am Masses Pancake Breakfast (Hospitality) - Dining Hall - 9:00am—12:30pm “The Wizard of Oz” School Musical - Gym - 3:00pm Men’s Club Meeting - Mtg. Rooms B/C - 6:00pm

~ Readings for the Week ~

Monday: Acts 1:15-27, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab;Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15

MINISTRY SCHEDULES FOR MAY 19 & 20, 2018

MASS TIME

PRESIDER &

MUSIC STYLE

LECTORS

EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS

ALTAR

SERVERS

GREETERS

500 pm

Fr. Curt Lambert Piano/Guitar

Contemporary Music

R. Zanio G. Podlin

F. Mattison (LC), A. Cazzone, T. Gallagher, C. Garth, W. Mattison, C. Moretti, N. O’Brien, J. Twomey, Need Three

B. Duenez Need Two

L. Kohout T. Kriese N. Ochab M. Brandstrader

8:30 am

Fr. Jim Murphy Cantored Traditional

Music

J. Zilka B. Lee

R. Flynn (LC), P. Bachara, L. Brush, A. Gilarski, D. Grewe, B. Kelly, J. McCarte, D. O’Connor, A. Ricard, M. Punzalan, Need One

Z. Sales D. Smith J. Smith

R. Joyce J. Smith R. Steffens M. Turansky

11:00 am

Fr. Curt Lambert “Chorus of Faith”

Adult Choir

E. Yacu J. Johnson

A. Balzanto (LC), M. Crost, P. Hendricks, J. Moskal, L. Yacu, Deacon Steve, D. Stecker, D. Tomaszewski, P. Zwiercan, Need One

S. Fomina S. Sok A. Aldridge

D. Bobco M. Burns M. Crost U. Rice

5:00 pm

Fr. Curt Lambert P. Sammons B. Vallem (LC), S. Anderson, B. Leonard, M. Sammons

Frank Family Need One


The Ministry of Care Ministers of Care

Ministers of Care carry on Christ’s mission by

ministering to the spiritual needs of people with prayers and comfort in times of sickness. We

personally visit your home or hospital room. If you or a member of your family would like a visit from a

Minister of Care, and have the Sacrament of Eucharist brought to you, please contact:

Andrea Ricard 847-255-7452 x 170

Transportation Ministry

Are you in need of a ride to Mass or a local medical appointment? The Ministry of Care Transportation

Ministry can help! Volunteers are available to provide transportation for those who are unable to

drive. Call Andrea 847-255-7452 x 170

*Enjoy Driving?* Do you enjoy driving and helping others? We are seeking volunteer drivers for this meaningful and

much needed ministry! Contact Andrea at 847-255-7452 x 170

FOOD PANTRY NEWS…

Thanks to your donations, 40 families were provided with bags of food at the May 5th Food Pantry distribution. Please help the Food Pantry by donating the following items: Boxes of cereal Cans of fruit Cans of Spaghetti O’s Cans of beans (kidney, refried, chili, etc.) Peanut butter and/or jelly

Thank you for your donations and generosity!

The Garden of Eatin’ (Vegetable Garden Ministry) is in

need of volunteers to help plant and maintain the vegetable garden. This parish ministry benefits the

families that come to our Food Pantry and the Wheeling Township Food Pantry. For more information,

please contact: Shirley Runge 224-805-3451

Jan Tisza 847-322-5103

The Sacrament of Anointing of

the Sick

Saturday, May 19th 11:00 am (Mass)

Come pray, share and join the St. Alphonsus community in this special service. It is our wish that Jesus’ healing

power be present through this Sacrament to those who need prayers from our Parish Community. The Anointing is done in the context of the Mass to emphasize the fact that it is the community which is praying

for the recovery of the sick.

Lunch will be provided in the Dining Hall after Mass.

For transportation needs please call Andrea at 847-255-7452 ext. 170

If you would like to receive COMMUNION with Low Gluten Hosts (.ooo2%), please contact the

Parish Office at 847-255-7452.

If you have strict dietary requirements, please consult your doctor.


Stewardship, Returning Our First Fruits . . .

Stewardship Collection

Week Ending May 6, 2018

Sunday Collection: $13,059.00

Overall Fiscal (with online giving) Y-T-D - $554,966.00

Overall Budgeted (with online giving) Y-T-D - $569,391.00

Financial information is available at www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org. Thank you to all our

parishioners for supporting our mission at St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish!

www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org

Ministry leaders at St. Alphonsus may complete Heinz Endowment Applications for funds to be used for Catholic Faith Formation by May 27.

*You may apply for a grant if your event and/or need will take place during the parish Fiscal Year

of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Grant money may only be used during this time frame.

Past recipients have included: Spiritual Life Commission, Bible Study, The Baptism Program, Parish Council,

Sacred Space Café and The Men’s Club.

Download forms at www.SaintAlphonsusPH.com and click on Heinz Endowment Applications.

Questions?

Call Bob Falkiner 847-376-1160

ST. ALPHONSUS MEN’S CLUB

NEXT MEETING DATE

SUNDAY, MAY 20th AT 6:00PM (AFTER THE 5:00PM MASS)

MEETING ROOMS B/C OFF OF THE NARTHEX

Come hungry (we will order pizza), come thirsty (BYOB), come to talk,

come with an open mind and be ready to make St. Al’s an even better place.

You will help this Men’s Club make a difference!



Parish and School Events . . . . . Religious Education Registration is Open!

Registration AND Full Payment are DUE by July 31* (*Late fee applies after July 31)

For Details and to Register visit www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org

Consider Volunteering! Discounts given to students of Catechists, Aides and Hall Monitors.

Contact Anne Balzanto at [email protected]

May 18 * 7:00pm

May 19 * 7:00pm

May 20 * 3:00pm

St. Alphonsus Parish Center $10.00 Adults (14 and older)

$5.00 Children (under 3 free)

Tickets on sale at the School Office or at the Door!

847.255.5538

Director:

Nesreen Duncan

Stage Manager:

Linda Bromer

Saint Alphonsus Liguori School Proudly Presents:



FORMED.ORG Inspirational Resources for the Week of May 13

Discover all the best Catholic content in one place. Entertaining movies, enlightening programs, inspiring talks, and a great selection of popular ebooks—all just a click away! Take advantage of your FREE subscription to FORMED.

It’s EASY and FREE to Register! • Visit FORMED.ORG with a web browser

• Click on Register (lower right of page) • Enter Parish Access Code: (KJGJTH)

• Enter your email and create a password (you need this to login later) WATCH/LISTEN: THE EUCHARIST FOR LITTLE CHILDREN ABOUT: This video is a wonderful way to prepare your children for their first Holy Communion, as well as give them a better understanding of the Mass. They'll see and hear: Traditional and original sacred music; How the bread and wine become the Eucharist; Why Father wears those colorful vestments and why he dresses like Jesus Christ; How to pray in Eucharistic adoration; And how to behave in church through the example of other little children! TESTIMONIAL: “ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! I show this every year to our 2nd graders preparing for First Eucharist. The actor's enthusiasm about the Sacrament of Eucharist is so authentic. The instruction is very age appropriate.” TALK/LISTEN: MARRIAGE AND FAMILY, Love Unveiled ABOUT: Strong relationships and marriages are of vital importance to individuals, the Church, and society overall, but real effort and wisdom are indispensable to making them last. In this focused presentation, Dr. Scott Hahn shares key principles that he has lived out in his own life. His advice is practical, challenging, and sometimes requires sacrifice, but it is sure to bear fruit and bring forth many blessings. TESTIMONIAL: ”ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE! Absolutely what I needed to hear and will be sharing with spouse. I hope to put his advice to practice today! A MUST. Every married couple should listen to this talk!” TALK/LISTEN: REAL WOMANHOOD, LISA COTTER ABOUT: In this talk given to a group of women at the FOCUS national conference, Lisa Cotter debunks the myths of modern day stereotypical womanhood. Using insights from the late Pope St. John Paul II and the heroic example of modern-day saints, Lisa gets to the truth about what it means to be an authentic woman. TESTIMONIAL: “INSPIRING AND MOTIVATIONAL-There are so many misconceptions about what the modern catholic woman is, and should be. This debunks all the theories and is well worth a listen for single and married women alike.”

Potawatomi Casino Trip!

Wednesday, June 20th

$30.00 Includes: $10 Slot Play & $10 Food Voucher

Bus Leaves St. Alphonsus at 9:00am

Register By June 10 ♦ Guests Welcome!

Name: _____________________________Address:____________________________

Phone: _______________________D.O.B.___________Player’s Card #___________

Drop registration in offering basket at Mass or bring to Parish Office by June 10.

Make checks payable to St. Alphonsus. Questions? Call Alyce 847.343.0411



REGISTER with St. Alphonsus Parish!

To begin the initial registration process, please complete this form so we may contact you for further information.

Name:_____________________

Phone:_____________________

Address:______________________

______________________________

Email: ________________________

Please place in collection basket

OR register by calling 847-255-7452 or online at www.SaintAlphonsusPH.org

Join us for Polish/English Mass Saturday, June 2 at 4:00pm

followed by Polish Fest at 5:00pm!

(NO 5:00pm Mass)

Please watch the session described above using our Parish Code KJGJTH,

in preparation for next weekend - May 19 & 20. THEN:

Please join us for a Discussion of Act 4 on Sunday, May 27, 9:45 - 10:45am in the Dining Hall. Topics include: Catholic Morality, Marriage, Catholic Social Teaching.


~ Those Requesting Prayers ~ Lydia Adriano Jim Anderson Ludi Apuli Todd Bartelt Zachery Barrow Bob Bates Clayton Berrigan Marie Berrigan Jim Boesen Emily Bogacz Joseph Bogacz Lola Bondzinski Bob Bors Constance Borrero Joseph Borrero Luka Braovac Connie Bromer Rosemary Brusseau Rosaria Campanile Rosa Carillo Richard Cattoen Antoinette Centanni Magdalena del Carmen Shawn Clisham Tony Dolce Don Early Jennie Estaban Joan Fine Heather Fischer Bob Flynn Tim Ford Madeline Fote Kathy Frindell Carol Glab Greg Graham Rita Graham Diane Grooznack Josephine Hanley Jim Harman Rev. Robert Heinz Carmen Herrejon Guenter Hoffman Tom Huene, Jr. Dennis Huff Jim Hurley Pam Jackstis Kaye Janezic Cornelius Johnson Genevieve Johnson Howard Johnson

Pat Laman Kiril Lauzums Megan Lawler Patti Lawler Joan Lee Theresa Mabus Josephine Mallek Marie Maslanka Matt Mattison Tom Mayfield Evelyn McKeown John McKevitt Craig Molick Gene Murden Susan Naughton Fr. Joseph Nguyen Regina O’Keefe Dan Olivett Art Pape Patricia Parrini Jean Perkowitz Fred Perlini Steven Perlini Mike Podlin Robert Putman Dennis M. Redoblado Georgine Reynolds Eddy Rodriguez Gloria Rodriguez Mary Roseri Marcia Rymsza Julie Santoyo Laura Schuerman Valerie Shelves Maureen Skinner Richard Sullivan Pat Sumner Donna Tadda Gerald Tangney Bill Teeple Anita Thomas Brian Thurman Robin Tomaszewski Anina Torres Socorro Torres Judy Tramel Doug Weber Stanley Wozniczka Marilyn Zimmerly

Please Pray For:

Pfc. Myra Hall, USMC, granddaughter of Pat Hall IT3 James A. Holcombe, USN, son of Christopher & Cartina Holcombe Seth Rouse - USN, great grandson of Marion Mersch Pvt. Kenneth Ehrhardt, grandson of Martin and Mary Jean O’Leary Medic Specialist Charles Humes, grandchild of Theresa Mabus Srg. Victor J. Guzman, son of Javier and Diane Guzman LCpl. USMC Kevin L. Kohout, grandson of Lucille Kohout Lt. Col Michael Johnson, U.S.Marine, son of Kathleen Lynch Pfc Stephen Provost, grandson of Leo and Catherine Provost Maj. Jeremy Glenz, U.S. Army, nephew of Rich and Carmen Miceli Pfc. Ryan Korman, parishioner of Saint Alphonsus Srg. Tony Berkowitz, grandchild of Theresa Mabus Lt. Col Michael B. Sheridan and Captain Chiara Sheridan, U.S. Army, nephew and wife of the family of Anita Thomas Captain Christina M. Rudolph, U.S. Army Reserves, daughter of C. Dayle and Julianne Henington Pfc Anthony Saladino, relative of the Biagini Family LCp1. Tim Haerr, USMC, great nephew of Joyce Patton Srg. William Bavetta,U.S. Army, nephew of Clemens and Debra Haskell Cpl. Michael Hernandez Vasquez, son of Alberto and Miguela Vasquez LCpl. Tiehg O’Leary, USMC, son of Tom and Bernadette O’Leary Lt. Patrick Mitchell, U.S. Navy, Son-in-law of Jean and Tom Spiegelhalter

*Please call the Parish Office to give us the names of your loved ones serving, or to update the list if they

changed rank or are no longer Active Duty.

~ Those in the Military ~

We would like to keep those parishioners who proudly serve our country in our prayers.

~ Our Beloved Deceased ~

Norman Mabus (Husband of Theresa)


Beyond the Parish . . . A New Start Club “May Flowers Dance”— Come enjoy an evening of socializing and dancing! Saturday, May 19 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Admission: $10 at door. Please bring a snack to share! Soft Drinks, Coffee and Water provided. Food served from 6:30-7:30pm. Dance to Music by DJ Lou! St. Peter Church, 202 Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194 Questions? Contact Joan at [email protected] or 847-397-9643. Other groups welcome! (*A New Start Club is a social support group for seniors who are single, divorced or widowed.) Care for Our Common Home— Parishes are working in solidarity to care for God’s gift of life and all of creation. Join us at one of our upcoming Care for Our Common Home gatherings as we live out our Catholic faith to preserve and protect all that God has entrusted to us. The gatherings will celebrate how parishes are currently preserving life and all that sustains it, as well identify ways to expand our ministry to care for our common

home. Saturday, May 19 from 9:00am-12:00pm RSVP by emailing Gary Schiappacasse at [email protected] St. Joseph Catholic Church Formation Center 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048 Moving On with Grace— A Spiritual Journey for Men and Women Grieving the Death of a Spouse. Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 8:30am - 1:00pm. $25 Paid Registration Due by May 30— Lunch included! After the unthinkable has happened, how do you go on? Finding peace and healing after the death of a spouse can seem impossible. Come learn what this kind of grief looks like, explore where to find God in the midst of it, and gain tips and skills for coping, healing, and embracing new life. It is possible to once again know happiness and live with a full heart. A morning of spiritual comfort, engaging community and hope through prayer, presentation and discussion. Speaker: Amy Florian To register call: 312.421.3757 or visit: ourladyofpompeii.org Event will be held at: The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii 1224 W. Lexington Street, Chicago, IL 60607 45th Annual Senior Unity Mass— Catholic Charities and Monsignor Michael Boland invite all seniors to the 45th Annual Senior Unity Mass! A social gathering, information fair, and free hot luncheon will be held immediately following the service. Thursday, June 14 at 10:00am. St. Casimir Motherhouse - 2601 W. Marquette Rd., Chicago, IL Free Parking for cars and buses; carpooling is recommended. Reservation required by June 4. RSVP: 312-655-7425 or [email protected]

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends— Renew your sacrament by deepening your communication, strengthening your relationship and rekindling your romance! For events, reservations and additional information, please visit www.wwme-chicagoland.org Pregnant? Need help?— Call Crisis Pregnancy at 1-800-NO-ABORT (1-800-662-2678) LOSS: Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide— Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) is a free, non-denominational program that supports individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one by suicide offered by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. LOSS offers a safe, non-judgmental environment where survivors of suicide can openly talk about feelings, and find resources for healing. For locations of support groups or access to individual supportive grief counseling, call the LOSS Program Office at 312-655-7283 or visit www.catholiccharities.net/loss Support for Loss of a Loved One— Support and Counseling for anyone who has lost a loved one. Grief and Loss Services at Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care offers one-on-one counseling, support groups and education for anyone who has lost a loved one. For more information visit www.RainbowHospice.org or call 847-653-3242 Joyful Again! Retreats for Widowed Men & Women— For upcoming Retreats and Workshops in your area, please visit www.joyfulagain.org or call the Joyful Again Widowed Ministry at 708-354-7211 NAMI Support Group at St. Emily Parish— Family members of individuals living with mental health conditions are invited to the National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group the second Tuesday of each month 7:00-8:30pm 1400 E. Central Road in Mt. Prospect. Questions? Contact Mary Rose at 847-496-1415

If you are a victim of domestic violence, or know someone who is, and need help, please contact one of these numbers: WINGS 24 hr. Hotline and

Counseling Services and Emergency Shelter at 847-221-5680 National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hr. 800-799-7233

National Dating Abuse Helpline 866-331-9474 In an Emergency dial 911 Holy Mary, strengthen all mothers.


19th Annual Senior Day

Sponsored by Vicariate 1DEF Ministry Commission

Wednesday, June 13 9:30am

St. Thomas Aquinas: Freedom of Conscience

Presented by Fr. Fred Licciardi

“Aquinas considers conscience the act of applying our knowledge of good and evil in the exercise of human freedom. Join us as we learn to define good actions or bad actions to help understand the proper role of the freedom of conscience.”

Coffee, Juice & Donut Holes for Breakfast,

and Box Lunch provided!

St. Zachary Church 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016

(Enter at School Entrance Circle Drive)

$10 per person - Space is limited. RSVP by June 4!

RSVP to St. Alphonsus Parish: Drop in offering basket at Mass, or bring to the Parish Office (make checks out to St. Alphonsus)

Questions? Call Rita Conlon at 847-797-9597

Name:_____________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________________________

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St. Alphonsus Liguori Church · Following Jesus and guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to prayer, service and living our faith. Enriched by Word and Sacrament, we minister