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St. Alphonsus Liguori Church

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.

Sunday, March 19, 2017 ♦ Third Sunday of Lent

Living Water by Simon Dewey

Welcome to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish 2

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

www.saintalphonsusPH.org - 847.255.7452

PARISH AND SCHOOL STAFF

Rev. Curtis A. Lambert .......................... .Pastor Fr. Jack Hurley………………………….Hispanic Ministry Linda Chorazy ........................................ School Principal Linda Bromer.…………………………. School Office Secretary Betty Cloud……………………………..Director of School Marketing Joe Russo ................................................ Finance Manager Wendy Mattison……………………….. Parish Office Secretary Deana McKavanagh…….………………Bulletin Editor/Support Staff Reneda Mittman ..................................... Parish Office Support Staff Jill Moskal .............................................. Parish Office Support Staff Kathy McGourty………………………..Director of Youth Ministry Susan Panek…………………………….Coordinator of Religious Ed. K-5 Anne Balzanto..……………………..….Coordinator of Religious Ed. 6-8 Mary Pietro……………………………..Director of Music -Scott Huff ...................................... Director -“Chorus of Faith” Choir -Roslyn McQuillan ......................... Director - Sunday Evening Choir Andrea Ricard…………………………..Ministry of Care Coordinator Rich Miceli ............................................. Facilities Manager -Jose Guerra……………………....Maintenance

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

Lisa Nars, Chair Bob Lee, Vice Chair

Anna Nars Jeff Boesen Caroline Stiefbold Rita Conlon Tim Bochula John McKevitt Jim Spannagel Jeff Bradley Angie Kale Coco Yoshino

Fr. Curt Lambert - Pastor Wendy Mattison - Parish Staff Rep.

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Rob Bradford, President Ray Suerth, Vice President

Eric Claudio Michelle Drabik Dave Jacobs Mark Krier Ray Kuper Alicja Majsterek

Curt Lambert - Pastor Linda Chorazy - Principal

Betty Cloud - School Marketing Jill Moskal - Secretary

Sunday, March 19 8:30 am †Ruth P. Gill †Eleanor Miceli †Edward Trautt †Jack Toomey †Joe Zirko 11:00 am †Gloria Parypinski †John Hie †Constance Mishlove †Patricia Sullivan †Carmen & Connie Guido †James Peterson 5:00 pm †Rademacher-Knaup Families †Rafael Diores

Monday, March 20 8:15 am †Kenneth Marcotte Tuesday, March 21

8:15 am †Kay Ruttar †Phyllis Rossbach Wednesday, March 22 8:15 am †Sam Roseri Family †Bob Wieland Thursday, March 23 8:15 am *Special Intention Friday, March 24 8:15 am †Deceased Members of St. Alphonsus Parish Saturday, March 25

8:15 am †Thomas O’Brien †Kay O’Brien 5:00 pm †Rocco Carluccio †Grace Valenziano †Alberta DeFlores Sunday, March 26 8:30 am †Ruth P. Gill †Jack Toomey †William & Sylvia Pfeffer 11:00 am †Vladyslava Kopp †Nancy De Johns †Carmen Guido †Joseph LaGrippe 5:00 pm †Walter Rademacher

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Mass Intentions

Phone Numbers

Parish Office……………………………………..……..847-255-7452 Parish Fax…………………………………………..…. 847-255-7520 Religious Ed. Office……………………………..……. 847-255-9490 School Office……………………………………….…..847-255-5538 School Fax…………………………………………..….847-255-0353

Parish Office Hours School Office Hours 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 8:00 am – 2:30 pm Closed Saturday/Sunday

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

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday from 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm or by appointment.

Baptisms 1st and 3rd Sundays - Please call Rectory for information and arrangements.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.) For those contemplating becoming Catholic or those wishing to learn more about the Catholic faith. Please call the Parish Office 847-255-7452.

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.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Jeff Huff & Joanne Twomey (co-chairs) Larry Gulik Brian Ritzenthaler Natalie Krier Joe Russo Joe Niemasz Fr. Curt Lambert

Welcome to St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish!

All new members are welcome to register by calling the Parish Office at 847-255-7452 or register online

at www.saintalphonsusPH.org

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Curt’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lent is a time to be open to the gifts that God wants to give us. In the Gospel this Sunday, the Samaritan woman encounters Jesus and her life does a total turnaround, what we mean by conversion. When she arrives at the well she is focused on herself and her own need-ness. She has found life to be difficult but she is unable to make the adjustments necessary to find fulfillment and peace in her heart. But then she meets Jesus and He draws her focus away from herself and onto Him as the true source of life. She has her routine, coming to the well, avoiding too much contact with others, trying to avoid facing the unfilled part of herself. Jesus offers her a way to freedom and life. He accepts her without criticism or pointing out her faults. He invites her to know a God of Spirit and Truth that loves her as she is and desires her to know her true self. Our Lenten experience is our time to examine our routines, not just the habits themselves, but our way of seeing the world around us, our attitudes, our judgments and criticisms. What is keeping us from deeper happiness? What prevents us from accepting ourselves as God does and being open to God’s vision for us? Like the Samaritan woman, we are all looking for something that will lead to personal fulfillment and peace. We have our buckets and bucket lists. But God wants to give us something that our buckets cannot hold – an unconditional love and an abiding presence that will sustain us forever. Please accept Lent’s disciplines of prayer, fasting and almsgiving as proven ways to break our routines and clarify the voice of God inviting us to accept and trust His love for us. Today, at Holy Name Cathedral, two of our parishioners will be receiving special scouting awards. Mary Therese Maslanka will receive the St. Anne Medal of Distinction, based on her outstanding services and contribution to the spiritual development of Catholic young people, and her dedication to further Catholic adult leadership in youth ministry, specifically with the American Heritage Girls. Mary Therese’s daughter, Marianna Maslanka, will be awarded the Marian Medal recognizing her service and spiritual development with the American Heritage Girls. Our parish is proud of Mary Therese and Marianna for this achievement and their desire to grow in the practice of their Catholic faith. May they be an inspiration to others to discover the richness of our faith and share it through service to others.


This Week at St. Alphonsus Sunday, March 19

K-8 Religious Education Classes - Classrooms - 9:35am—10:50am Kingdom Kids - Mtg. Room B - 8:30am & 11:00am Masses Hospitality after 8:30am & 11:00am Masses - Dining Hall RCIA - Mtg. Room A - 11:00am

Monday, March 20 1-8 Religious Education Classes - Classrooms - 6:00pm—7:15pm Finance Committee Meeting - Rectory Conference Room - 7:00m

Tuesday, March 21 Luke Bible Study - Mtg. Room C - 1:00pm Liturgy Committee Meeting—Rectory Conference Room- 7:00pm Friends of Bill W. - Mtg. Rooms B/C - 7:30pm

Wednesday, March 22 Sacred Space Café - Mtg. Room C - 9:00am SPRED Group 2 (Friends) - Mtg. Rooms A/B - 5:30pm Luke Bible Study - Mtg. Room C - 7:00pm

Thursday, March 23 A Lent to Remember - Mtg. Rooms B/C - 7:00pm—8:15pm “Chorus of Faith” Choir Rehearsal - Church - 7:00pm RCIA - Rectory Conference Room - 7:00pm

Friday, March 24 Sacrament of Reconciliation - Church - 12:30pm—1:30pm Stations of the Cross - Church - 1:30pm

Saturday, March 25 Pray the Holy Rosary - Church - 7:45am Sacrament of Reconciliation - Church - 3:00pm—4:45pm PADS - Dining Hall/Kitchen/Mtg. Rooms/Gym—6:00pm—6:00am

Sunday, March 26 No Religious Education Classes

RCIA - Mtg. Room A - 11:00am

~ Readings for the Week ~ Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17;Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6;Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]

MINISTRY SCHEDULES FOR MARCH 25 &26, 2017

MASS TIME

PRESIDER &

MUSIC STYLE

LECTORS

EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS

ALTAR

SERVERS

GREETERS

5:00 pm

Fr. Curt Lambert Piano/Guitar

Contemporary Music

F. Mattison J. Cotugno

R. Wendell (LC), J. Twomey, T. Wendell, W. Mattison, E. White, F. Digate, P. Clarke, N. Ochab, C. Garth, Need Two

Need Three L. Kohout C. Hogan B. Hogan R. Lee

8:30 am

Fr. Curt Lambert Cantored Traditional

Music

J. Moskal B. Lee

S. Hackett (LC), M. Padovano, B. Halpin, P. Quiery, P. Bachara, R. Joyce, M. Harnett, D. Quiery, O. Niemasz, M. Oliveri, Need One

C. Krier S. Sok A. Maglio

D. Halpin H. Santiago J. Kelly R. Steffens

11:00 am

Fr. Curt Lambert “Chorus of Faith”

Adult Choir

M. Ejnik E. Yacu

E. Bernardi (LC), P. Hendricks, R .Conlon, B. O’Leary, P. Wagner, L. Yacu, R. Cattoen, R. Flynn, N. Coussens, Need Two

C. O’Leary Need Two

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

5:00 pm Fr. Martin Luboyera J. McQuillan S. Runge (LC), S. Anderson, K. Kurowicki, R. Jackson

Monarca Family

J. Bradley K. Bradley


Saint Alphonsus Prayer Circle

Ministers offer spiritual and moral support to those experiencing serious concerns in their lives. They want to

pray with you for special intentions, such as a serious illness or emergency situation.

When called upon, these ministers pass your prayer request to all members. Prayers are

kept within the Prayer Circle and are not announced at Mass unless you wish.

If you are in need of this prayer support, please call:

Diane Kachigian 847-215-2548

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

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

the Parish Office at 847-255-7452. We would be happy to accommodate you!

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

FOOD PANTRY NEWS…

Please help the Food Pantry by donating the following items: Boxes of cereal Cans of fruit Cans or jars of pasta sauce Cans of tuna Boxes of macaroni & cheese

Thank you for your donations and generosity!


Stewardship, Returning Our First Fruits . . .

Service Opportunity

Want to brighten someone’s day? Need service hours?

Join Deacon Cal to visit the residents of Nazarethville Nursing Facility for Bingo, Sing-a-longs and Fun! Go once or as often as you

like on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00am-11:30am!

RSVP Deacon Cal at 847.392.7398

Bingo Prizes Needed:

Lap blankets, crossword puzzles, fuzzy socks, Kleenex, hand lotion, hand santizer,

gently used or new stuffed animals, etc!

Donations can be dropped off at the Parish Office M-F from 9am-4pm.

Stewardship Collection

Our Stewardship Collection For week ending March 12, 2017

Sunday Collections: $12,186.00

Fiscal Y-T-D - $479,440.00

Budgeted Y-T-D - $526,510.00

Financial Information is available at www.saintalphonsusPH.org. Thank you to all our

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

Contribution Tax Statements for 2016

To defer cost, St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish does

not send out tax statements automatically. We are happy to provide you with this service upon request. You may pick up your statement at the

Parish Office.

Statement request forms are available in the Narthex, Parish Office, or online at

www.saintalphonsusPH.org

Questions? Call the Parish Office at 847-255-7452.

Annual Catholic Appeal donation statements will be sent directly from the

Archdiocese of Chicago.


Our Lenten Outreach – Foundation for Children in Need 2017 Most of the activities of FCN take place in the rural villages of India. Dr. Geetha and Tom spend about seven months out of the year doing their good mission work in India. During Dr. Geetha’s stay in India, she is very busy conducting workshops on health care and hygiene and providing FREE medical care. She reaches out annually to more than 10,000 people in nearly 20 villages. She visits village schools and remote areas to help educate the children about their health care and also provides those suffering with a variety of illnesses with needed medicine. Here are a few photos of FCN’s medical ministry in action. Dr. Geetha loves to visit with the underprivileged and illiterate children because they have limited opportunities to learn about health care. Dr. Geetha is very committed to treat these children with special love and care and to treat each person with dignity and respect. She firmly believes that prevention is often more likely to happen than a cure and if all the people in the villages would learn about basic hygiene irrespective of the difficult circumstances they face, they will have a better life and their families will be happier and healthier. The only way to have a lasting positive impact is to educate both Mother’s and children alike. Your alms giving, fasting and prayers during this Lenten season means a great deal to the continued success to the medical mission of Dr. Geetha and the Foundation for Children in Need. Please feel free to take a sponsorship brochure this week, fill it out and drop it off in the sponsorship baskets located in the back of church on your way home today. You can also decide to mail in your sponsorship brochure to the P.O. Box found on the FCN brochure. Please take an FCN alms giving “Change for Change” bank and bring it back to St. Alphonsus by Palm Sunday. Thank you for your consideration, kindness, generosity and prayers. May the Peace of Christ be with you and your family, Brian Reynolds Foundation for Children in Need Director of Development Please do visit our website for more information about the good work of FCN at: www.fcn-usa.org Thank you again for your prayers this Lent!


Donation Drop Off begins June 10!

Upcoming Events

4/21 - Casino Night

6/10 - Polish Fest

6/16 & 6/17 - Rummage Sale

Parish and School Events. . . . .

Sacred Space Café

Lenten Program

The Doors of Mercy Exploring God’s Covenant with You

Wed. March 22 - Abraham: Faith Wed. March 29 - Moses: Inheritance Wed. April 5 - David: Dynasty Tues. April 11 - The Prophets: Renewal Tues. April 18 - Jesus: Salvation & St. Faustina: Divine Mercy

9:00am-10:30am Narthex Meeting Room C

*No Advance Registration Required *Coffee & Snacks *Free to all *No Homework

Questions? Call Joanne Twomey at the Parish Office 847-255-7452

Would you like to 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

It’s not too soon to begin de-cluttering your home to

help us make this year’s Rummage Sale a Great Success. However, we will NO longer be accepting the following:

Computers Entertainment Centers Mattresses Magazines Sofa Beds Old exercise equipment TV’s of any kind Video Tapes

All proceeds from the sale will go to our Parish!

If you have any questions call Carol Holden at 224-735-7996 or 847-641-6876


St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish Lenten and Easter Schedule

March 24 - April 7 Sacrament of Reconciliation - Fridays During Lent 12:30pm - 1:30pm March 24 - April 7 Stations of the Cross - Fridays During Lent 1:30pm March 25 - April 8 Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays During Lent 3:00pm - 4:45pm April 3 Lenten Reconciliation Service at St. Raymond, Mt. Prospect 7:00pm April 8 Palm Weaving Class 2:00 - 4:30pm April 8 & 9 Palm Sunday Masses Saturday, 5:00pm & Sunday, 8:30am, 11:00am & 5:00pm April 13 - 15 Morning Prayer - Holy Thursday, Good Friday & Holy Saturday 8:15am April 13 Living Stations of the Cross 1 :15pm Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00pm Evening Prayer (following Adoration) 10:00pm

April 14 Good Friday Stations of the Cross 3:00pm

Good Friday Service 7 :00pm April 15 Blessing of Easter Baskets & Egg Hunt 12:00pm

Easter Vigil 8:00pm April 16 Easter Sunday Masses 8:00am, 10:00am & 12:00pm (no 5pm Mass) April 23 Divine Mercy Service 1:00pm

*Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics ages 14 and older on all the Fridays of Lent.

The Paschal Fast and abstinence are observed on Good Friday and encouraged for Holy Saturday for Catholics ages 18 to 58.




Pray the Rosary

The word Rosary means “Crown of Roses”

Each time you say a complete Rosary, you are giving the Blessed Virgin Mary a beautiful crown of roses. The Holy Rosary is a very

powerful form of prayer.

Everyone is welcome to join as we pray the Rosary for world peace and special

intentions every Saturday morning at 7:45am.

Questions? Contact the Parish Office at 847-255-7452.

CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH FRIENDS!

The Daily Mass community invites all parishioners to celebrate birthdays the

first Tuesday of each month following 8:15 Mass in the narthex meeting rooms.

Celebrants (and friends) are invited for coffee & cake and a special blessing from

Fr. Curt. Even if it's not your birthday come and enjoy the coffee and

conversation!

Birthday bashes will be held on April 4, May 2 & June 6.

See you there!

Questions? Call Cal Blickle 847-255-7452

Senior Fun Club Events

All regular meetings are at 9:00am on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Meeting Rooms.

April 12 “Coffee with the Chief” - Prospect Hts. Police Dept.

April 19 “Our Father’s Love” Exhibit at Carmel H.S.

and Marytown - (see page 13)

May 10 Guest Speaker - Nutrition:

“Why is what I eat important at my age?”

June 7 Pizza Party - 12:00pm

June 21 Potawatomi Casino in Milwaukee

(Reservation form to come)

Not a member? Call Alyce 847-343-0411



~ Those Requesting Prayers ~ Lydia Adriano Ludi Apuli Sharon Baily Todd Bartelt Zachery Barrow Clayton Berrigan Marie Berrigan Cal Blickle Jim Boesen Emily Bogacz Joseph Bogacz Bob Bors Constance Borrero Joseph Borrero Luka Braovac Michael Brophy Connie Bromer Rosaria Campanile Rosa Carillo Antoinette Centanni Mary Culkin Magdelina DelCarmen Mary Ann Diamond Jonathan Diores Tony Dolce Diane Doyle Ronald J. Erkman Jennie Estaban Carmelo Benetez Flores Mary Jane Fortman Donald Gater Alaina Geppert Greg Graham Rita Graham Diane Grooznack Liz Gunnesch Rev. Robert Heinz Carmen Herrejon Jessica Hough John Hipelius Tom Huene, Jr. Dennis Huff Pam Jackstis Kaye Janezic Barbara Johnson Genevieve Johnson Howard Johnson Kyana King Vanessa Kobyleski Gloria Konkey Russell Krumsee Pat Laman Kiril Lauzums

Megan Lawler Patti Lawler Valerie Lingen Andrew Lyke Josephine Mallek Robert P. Mallek Robert Malek Jun Manalo MaryAnn Marabella Marie Maslanka Lynda Massa Brigette Mattison Karl Mayer Mary McKevitt Brenda Mendoza Betty Michaels Craig Molick Susan Naughton Neesha Novinski David Ostrowski Micki O’Neil Art Pape Patricia Parrini David Petratos Marlene Pfeifer Sunnie Raccuglia Georgine Reynolds Gloria Rodriguez Mary Roseri John Ruscheinsky Marcia Rymsza Julie Santoyo Mary Schuetz Marcella Schulze Richard Schwind Anne Sittig Richard Sullivan Rosemary Sullivan Don Sumner Pat Sumner Donna Tadda Liam Talley Gerald Tangney Anita Thomas Brian Thurman Robin Tomaszewski Judy Tramel Charles Trauth Doug Weber Stanley Wozniczka Josephine Zima Marilyn Zimmerly

Please Pray For:

Pfc. Myra Hall, USMC, granddaughter of Pat Hall IT3 James A. Holcombe, USN, son of Christopher & Cartina Holcombe Cpl. William David Kennedy, USMC, godson of Bob Flynn LCpl Patrick William Hood, USMC, son of Thomas and Geralyn Hood 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 Norman and 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 Capt. Jeremy Glenz, U.S. Army, nephew of Rich and Carmen Miceli Pfc Ryan Korman, parishioner of Saint Alphonsus Srg. Tony Berkowitz, grandchild of Norman and 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 Pfc Michael Picard, U.S. Army, nephew of Sharon Berg

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

are no longer Active Duty.

~ Those in the Military ~

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


End Domestic Violence NOW! Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-SAFE

Beyond the Parish . . . “All-You-Can-Eat” Fish Fry Dinners— FRIDAYS –Now through April 14 (4:00pm—8:00pm) Includes: All You Can Eat Deep Fried Fish, Cole Slaw, Rye Bread, Coffee & Choice of Potato. Cost: $9 Adults ($10 w/salad bar) / $3 for Children 12 & under! Also Available – Salad Bar ($3), Salad Bar w/Baked Potato ($5), 1/2 lb Shrimp Dinner ($9), Shrimp Dinner w/Salad Bar ($10) Refreshments (addl. cost). Kids menu available. St. Joseph the Worker Church Social Hall 185 W. Dundee Road Wheeling, IL 60090 - 847-537-2740 Carry-outs available! St. Viator Easter Egg Hunt & Carnival— Saint Viator High School invites all Toddlers - 3rd Graders Sunday, April 9 from 1 – 3pm (Egg Hunts begin at 2:30) Viator Gymnasium – enter front doors Cost $5.00 per child. Bring your own basket Unlimited Games, Prizes & Crafts! Egg Hunt-separate age groups! Easter Bunny visit! Rain or Shine! St. Viator High School 1213 E. Oakton St., Arlington Heights Emmaus Walk Grief Support at St. Raymond— Emmaus Walk, a support group for adults grieving the loss of a loved one, will begin meeting on Monday, March 27th at 7:00 pm in the St. Raymond Parish Ministry Center and continue weekly (except April 17th ) until Monday, May 22nd. Anyone grieving the loss of a significant person in their lives is welcome to join us. During our time together various elements of the grief journey will be explored through education, discussion and prayer in a safe and confidential setting. Please contact Sr. Valerie Kulbacki, Director of Care Ministries and group facilitator at 847-253-8600 x 143 or [email protected] to register or with any questions or concerns. Catholic Charities Hearts for Hope— The 28th Annual Hearts for Hope Dinner and Auction will be held Saturday, April 29, 6:00pm at the Cotillion, 360 S. Creekside Drive, Palatine. Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities services in the northwest suburbs. Our Northwest Region office in Des Plaines provides food, clothing, shelter, counseling and other services to tens of thousands of people every year. The event features music by 7th Heaven, one of Chicagoland's most popular bands. Reservations are $95 each. Contact Mike Waters at 847-376-2118 or [email protected]

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends— Renew your sacrament by deepening your communication, strengthening your relationship and rekindling your romance! For 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— Monthly drop-in meetings for those who have lost a loved one to suicide, Second Sundays 6:00-8:00pm Catholic Charities Office, 1717 Rand Road, Des Plaines, IL 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 for more information. Mayslake Ministries— Mayslake Ministries is a non-profit Catholic/Christian organization where ordinary gifted people do the extraordinary work of God, both in person and online. How may we help you with your spiritual journey? For information on upcoming events, dynamic speakers and spiritual retreats, visit www.mayslakeministries.org or call 630-852-9000 NAMI Support Group at St. Emily Parish— On the second Tuesday of each month, family members of individuals living with mental health conditions are invited to the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Support Group at St. Emily Parish, 1400 E. Central Road in Mt. Prospect. This monthly meeting runs from 7:00pm-8:30pm in the parish conference room accessible from the east side parking lot. For more information, please contact Mary Rose at 847-496-1415. Attention Seniors!— Do you like to sing? Join us for 1 hour of sing-a-longs on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:30am! Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center 199 N. First Street, Wheeling, IL 60090 Joyful Again! Workshop/Retreat— Are you widowed? Have you reached a crossroads? Are you at a turning point? Do you want to move forward with your life, while still treasuring your memories? The Joyful Again program brings understanding and hope to help you in your life’s new journey. March 25 & 26 at Presence Holy Family Medical Center. For information or to register call 708-354-7211. Early registration encouraged.

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