St. Dismas Parish A Catholic Parish of the Archdiocese of Chicago Pastor Rev. Xamie Reyes Pastor Emeritus Rev. John M. Ryan

2600 Sunset Avenue | Waukegan, Il 60087 Phone: (847) 623-5050 | Fax: (847) 623-5292 OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Thursday: 8 am to 4 pm Friday: 8 am to 12 pm | www.stdismasparish.net Like us on Facebook: @StDismasParish

Queen of Peace Reina de Paz

Holy Family Church Sagrada Familia

Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepcion

St. Dismas San Dismas

St. Anastasia Santa Anastasia

Saturday

English — 4:00 pm Español — 6:00 pm

English — 5:30 pm English — 5:00 pm

Sunday English — 7:30 am Español — 9:00 am

English — 9:00 am Español — 7:00 am 11:00 am 1:30 pm 6:00 pm

English — 10:30 am Español — 8:30 am 12:30 pm Polish — 2:00 pm (First Sunday of the month)

Filipino — 5:00 pm (2nd Sunday of the month)

English — 7:00 am 9:00 am 11:00 am Malayalam — 12:30 pm (date specific) Español —1:00 pm (un domingo por mes)

English — 7:30 am 11:00 am Español — 9:00 am

Weekday (English)

7:00 am Monday to Friday

7:30 am Wed (School Year)

7:00 am Monday to Saturday

8:30 am Monday to Saturday

Misa entre Semana (Español )

8:00 am Lunes/Martes/Viernes

6:30 pm - Miercoles 8:00 am - Jueves 7:30 pm - Jueves

MASS SCHEDULE HORARIO DE MISAS

Our Par ish Mission Statement

“Guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Eucharist, the mission of St. Dismas Parish is to become

a welcoming community of faith, hope and charity by serving one another in the name of Jesus Christ, thereby enabling our members and the surrounding community

to grow in their relationships with God and with one another.”

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FATHER’S NOTES MASS INTENTIONS

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — When the people grumbled to Moses for water in the desert, the Lord heard and brought forth water from the rock for all to drink (Exodus 17:3-7). Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 95). Second Reading — God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:1-2, 5-8). Gospel — Ask, and you will be given living water so that you will never thirst again (John 4:5-42 ). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Saturday, March 14: 7:00 AM Parishioners of St. Dismas 5:30 PM Frank Kerzich Sacramento Family Pioquinto Bragado Sunday, March 15: Third Sunday of Lent 7:00 AM Anka Serdar 9:00 AM Keller and Paulson Families Gene Griffin 11:00 AM Toni Wiese Frank Kapple Paul Rudzinski Evaristo Cambray

Monday, March 16: 7:00 AM Special Intention Jose Bragado Tuesday, March 17: St. Patrick 7:00 AM Marge Fries Wednesday, March 18: St. Cyril of Jerusalem 7:00 AM Delfin Comparativo Thursday, March 19: St. Joseph 7:00 AM Jerry Onan SI - Brad Gerber SI - Roser Family Friday, March 20: Abstinence 7:00 AM Helen Boyle Saturday, March 21: Ss. Perpetua and Felicity 7:00 AM Dennis Lyle 5:30 PM Frank Kerzich Sunday, March 22: Fourth Sunday of Lent 7:00 AM Parishioners of St. Dismas 9:00 AM Miguel Juarez Josefa Rodriguez 11:00 AM Paul Rudzinski Phil Detienne

Pray the Rosary - Join us after the 7 am weekday Mass

Don't worry about how "well" you pray the Rosary. Just pray it. As with anything new, you may stumble at first but it will soon become natural and you'll begin to miss it if

you skip it!

AVAILABILITY

God does not ask for our ability or our inability, but our availability.

—Anonymous

THIRST Each time today’s Gospel story is read, I can’t help but think of the many television commercials I’ve seen depicting perspiring athletes lifting a beverage to their lips while the scorching sun beats down on them. Our culture has definite ideas about how to quench thirst. Today, those ideas are turned upside down. The Samaritan woman operates, initially, on the TV commercial level. She asks Jesus for the flowing water so that she will not have to keep coming to the well. Jesus then talks about what real thirst is, and how he, and he alone, can quench that thirst. Lent calls us to find those places deep within ourselves where we thirst. In our thirst, as did the Israelites, we cry out to God asking for springs of living water. Deep down we know that only the Lord can satisfy these thirsts. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020 While we were still sinners Christ died for us. — Romans 5:8

T R A V E L I N G M A D O N N A

For Sunday, March 15, will be the home of Aida Villanueva. Please call the rectory or Minerva Tan to get the home details of the Traveling Madonna’s visit.

If you would like to host the Traveling Madonna at your home, please call Minerva Tan at 847-263-6375.

SPIRITUAL COMMISSION

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Liturgical Ministers — March 21 & 22

5:30 PM 7:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM

Celebrant Fr. Reyes Fr. Kilian Fr. Haros Fr. Reyes Altar Servers Ben Radosevich

Daniel Servin JJ Pable

Anna Pable Ryssa Dinglasa

Reader 1 Reader 2

Glen Poyer Elizabeth Rudy

Ron Kantola Joyce Fallos

Ben Pable Heather Sczygielski

Elisa Trevino Hank Mulfifnger

Deacon or DR 1 2

Tony Sacramento Janice Radosevich Terry Murphy

Tom Plonowski Maureen Van Heirseele Charlotte Callahan

Bruce Peters Jean Denam Lori Bruner

Ivan Montelongo Barb Venisnik Reggie Baylon

Eucharistic Ministers

∗ Dr. Martin Weiner ∗ Steve Susman ∗ Carol Stebbins ∗ Suzi Eckerle ∗ Jose Sanabria ∗ Myrna Schindler ∗ Jim Christian ∗ Shirley Booth ∗ Baby Isaac ∗ Mark Schmitt

∗ Jesse Villanueva ∗ Gretchen LeMieux ∗ Makayla Coletta ∗ Fabiola Gomez ∗ Deborah Alms ∗ Shirley Malone ∗ Mary Ann Lensing ∗ Andrew Linn ∗ Rich Gargul ∗ Chuck Glabowicz

∗ Kelly Noonan ∗ Vern Markee ∗ Terry Shehan ∗ Josefa Gonzalez ∗ Eleanor Mutaugh ∗ Pam Ash ∗ Chris Delany ∗ Joan & Joe Dugo ∗ Jose Gonzalez ∗ Aimee Chamernik

∗ Barry Deacon & Fam.

∗ Gwen & Odis Mason

∗ Nick M. Faber ∗ Angie & Marck Russo Nixon & Family

∗ Lucy Carter ∗ Mandy Faber

∗ Bonna & Scott Shultis

∗ Anna Falco & Fam.

∗ Cameron Yvan Guzowski

∗ Dan Ross ∗ Jean Ewing ∗ Anastasia Savage ∗ Ed Wacyk

∗ Phyllis Peters ∗ Lee Peters ∗ Dorothy Paulson ∗ Jim Johnson ∗ the unemployed, the homeless, & the deceased.

Please pray for the sick: Names will remain on the list for six weeks. Please call the Rectory at 847-623-5050 if you wish to continue, add or remove names from the list.

HEALTH PRECAUTIONS The Archdiocese of Chicago is changing how priests and parishioners interact during Mass to limit exposure to coronavirus amid a possible outbreak. The new guidelines eliminate the use of the chalice during communion and suspend handshaking during the sign of peace. Parishioners are also being advised against holding hands during the Lord’s Prayer, and to avoid using the Holy Water fonts. Priests and other church staff have been told to wash their hands before Mass and before distributing communion.

Please pray for our men and women in the Military, especially: USAF ∗ Cpt Aaron J N Mangubat ∗ Mjr Rowel A. Canda ∗ 1st Lt. Bryce Mande

USA ∗ Pvt Aaron Lenz ∗ Pvt Rigil Gentoleo ∗ Cpl Andrew Pieper ∗ Pvt Luis Guzman ∗ Spc Eric Casburn

USMC ∗ Lt. Col. M. Coughlin ∗ Christopher Lopez ∗ L Corp Chad Van Horn ∗ Sgt. Bob Schartz

Naval CIS Lt. Col T. Chamernik

USN ∗ AS3 Derrik Klamut ∗ Lt. Daniel Efinger ∗ EM2 Tyson Jones ∗ Chief Andrew Westwood ∗ Petty Officer Amie Maychszak

∗ Chaplain, Lt. Cmdr Robert Keener

∗ Jacquelyn Neville ∗ CMC Patrick Mangaran ∗ Chief Tony Saenz ∗ Lt. Andrew Kearns ∗ Chpln, Lt. Michael Marcell

Merchant Mariner ∗David Behmke

RECONCILIATION:

St. Dismas: Saturdays at 4 pm Monday, March 30 at 7 pm St. Anastasia: Saturdays at 11 am

Church Etiquette In consideration of all the Mass attendees, the children and the adults, we invite you to please bring your child

to the vestibule area to limit disruption in the event your child is feeling uncomfortable.

Easter Flower Donat ions

If you would like to donate Easter flowers or altar decorations to be used throughout the year or in memory of a loved one, please call or email Rosy at 847-623-5050, raguilar@stdismasparish.net. Envelopes are available in church next to the weekly bulletins or in the vestibule turnstiles.

Thank you for your donations.

CATHOLIC EDUCATION COMMISSION Children’s Liturgy, Faith Formation, RCIA, Scripture Study, SPRED, Youth Group

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PARISH COMMISSION

Community Outreach, Men’s Club, Soc., Tonantzin, Women’s Club,

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COINS FOR CARE — ALMSGIVING DURING LENT

Empty medicine bottles are available in boxes in the church vestibule in the East and West

lobbies in order to collect “Coins for Care” in support of ElderCare. This organization helps the elderly home-bound seniors in Lake County to remain in their homes as long as possible.

Please place your pocket change in the medicine bottles and return them on or before Palm Sunday, April 5th . Thank you for your support.

We are collecting Jewel Monopoly Tickets for the Safe Place Women’s Shelter. Please place them in the designated box on the table in the vestibule or put it in the collection basket and mark it to the attention of the Women’s Club.

Thank you, St. Dismas Women’s Club

EASTER BASKETS Items for the Veteran’s Easter Baskets will be collected in the church vestibule thru Sunday, April 5th. Please place your donated items in the box labeled "VETERAN'S EASTER BASKETS." Questions call: Anet at (847) 625-6929. Suggestions: personal Items - body wash, lotion, lip balm, combs, hairbrush, tooth paste and brush, socks, small tissue packets, memo pads, pens, note cards, forever stamps, coloring books, crayons, deck of cards, large type crossword puzzles, and books. Due to dietary restrictions: No Food or Candy accepted.

Calling All St. Anastasia and St. Dismas Young Adults!

Wondering what to do for Lent? Why not join a Lenten Bible Study with your peers? We'll be going through the Passion Narrative in the Gospel of Matthew. No prior reading is required each week. Just bring your Bible! After the study, feel free to join the Thursday Night Lenten Stations of the Cross at 7pm.

Where: St. Dismas Hunter Hall When: March 5, 12, 19, & 26

Time: Thursdays from 6pm-7pm

Join us for an Inspiring Bible Journey

A video series with Mathew Leonard & Scott Hahn. Brought to you by The St. Paul Center. Discover your place in the story of Salvation. www.journeythroughscripture.com

Hunter Hall, 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

March 15th: Fall from Grace; A New Beginning; Our Father in Faith March 22nd: From Egypt to Sinai; Wandering in the Wilderness; Rise of the Covenant Kingdom March 29th: Features of the Kingdom; New Moses, New Covenant; The Kingdom Transformed

Couples for Christ Ministry

Fr. Xamie Reyes and the Apostolic Movement of Couples for Christ would like to invite you to a Meeting and Introduction on Sunday, March 22 at 10:00 am—12:00 pm in Hunter Hall.

Thank You, Fr. Xamie Reyes and The Couples for Christ Ministry Refreshments will be served.

Bethlehem Nativity Products March 21 and 22 at all Masses

For centuries, the Christian and Catholics in Bethlehem have earned a living by carving olive wood religious art to sell to visiting pilgrims. Fewer pilgrims are visiting journeying to the Holy Land today, making it difficult for Catholic artisans to support their families by the dignified work of Christ’s birth. During our visit to your parish we will have hand carved Nativities scenes, Ornaments, Statues, Crosses and much more beautiful olive wood hand carved religious items. Please consider purchasing a piece of art from the Holy Land to support your fellow Catholics who choose to stay and protect the Holy sites where Jesus himself lived, your purchase will make a difference in the lives of many Catholic families, Please support this noble cause. www.bethlehemnativity.com. We accept cash, personal checks, all credit cards and monthly installment payments as well, Thanks for your generosity.

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SEDOL NUTRITIOUS FOOD CHECK LIST

♦ Instant Oatmeal ♦ Carnation Instant Breakfast ♦ Shelf Stable Milk 1% ♦ Hot Cocoa Mix (no sugar added) ♦ Juices (sugar-free) ♦ Jams & Jellies (plastic jars only

Parish Commission (Continued) Community Ministry

March 20th - St. Dismas Church, Hunter Hall 2600 Sunset Ave., Waukegan

April 3rd - St. Anastasia, McCarthy Hall 624 Douglas Ave., Waukegan

This weekend, after each mass, we will be selling tickets to our St. Dismas, all you can eat Fish Fry. You may also purchase tickets the day of our Fish Fry.

Confirmation Students: Volunteer Opportunity for Service Hours

Lent Events Date or Dates Time and Place

Young Adult Bible Discussion Thursdays (March 12, 19, 26) 6:00 pm - Hunter Hall

Stations of the Cross Thursdays (March 12, 19, 26, April 2) 7:00 pm - Church

Men’s Retreat Saturday, March 14 9:00 am to 4:00 pm - Hunter Hall

Genesis to Jesus Sundays (March 15, 22, 29) 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm - Hunter Hall

Couples for Christ Sunday, March 22 10:00 am - Hunter Hall

Men’s Club Palm Sunday Breakfast Sunday, April 5 At all Masses - Hunter Hall

Reconciliation - Additional Date Monday, March 30 7:00 pm - Church

Bible Discussion Tuesday, March 24 7:00 pm - Sacristy

YG - Living Stations Rehearsal Wednesdays (March 18, 25, April 1, 8) 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Hunter Hall

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT !!!!! Our lovely ladies of our Women’s Club will be bringing their delicious and fantastic desserts to our Fish Fry on Friday, March 20th. Can't wait for Friday to be here!

Ladies… Just a kind reminder to bring your baked items during the morning on Friday (March 20), if at all possible.

“What is the Magisterium?”: Lecture/discussion with Msgr. Robert J. Dempsey: Pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Lake Forest. An in-depth look at the teaching authority of the Church. On what is it founded? What are the various degrees of authority in the different expressions of Church teaching: dogma, doctrine, council and synod documents, Papal pronouncements and documents, etc. Sun. April 5, Noon-1:30. St. Catherine Laboure 3535 Thornwood, Glenview. 847-826-4704. Free-will offering and refreshment buffet.

Retired? Semi-retired? Open the Doors of Your Heart! Join the Ignatian Volunteers Corps! IVC is a program for retired adults which provides service, spiritual formation, and community. Volunteers are matched with meaningful opportunities to serve the poor and marginalized two days each week from September until June. Monthly, we come together for presentations, conversations and prayer based in Ignatian spirituality. Mass, lunch and fellowship enrich these gatherings. Individual meetings with a spiritual reflector and an annual, two-night retreat round out this special program. Detailed information is online at www.ivcusa.org/chicago To learn more about Ignatian Volunteer Corps, volunteer opportunities and to meet current volunteers, please attend an information session on Wednesday March 25 at 2pm at St. Paul the Apostle, 6401 Gages Lake Road, Room 32, Gurnee. Register online www.ivcusa.org or contact Jacqueline Fitzgerald 312-961-6206 or jfitzgerald@ivcusa.org

STEWARDSHIP

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WEEK AT A GLANCE

Don' t Worry , Be Happy

What's the reason anyone does anything? To get something out of it; a payoff that makes one happy! We work everyday to put food on the table, a roof over our heads, lights, heat, a bed to sleep on... is that enough to make you happy? That's just surviving; it's not enough. The ultimate happiness is knowing you are headed to heaven, and that you've done your best to help others get to heaven too - especially your loved ones! Survival living takes up a lot of time. But you shouldn't ignore spiritual living. Simply weaving spiritual values into daily survival life is a good start: follow the commandments, do unto others, what would Jesus do, etc... But it's the extra stuff that gets you to heaven - spending time in prayer, sharing your talents, sharing your treasure.

My upcoming articles will focus on ways to extend your spiritual life by sharing your talents. Since we attend mass at least once a week, the least time consuming way is to share your talent during mass as a Eucharistic Minister, Liturgical Minister, or Altar Server. There are no meetings to attend, and the training preparation is easy. Every three months, a schedule is posted by email so you know which mass you are assigned. The biggest responsibility is to show up when you are assigned, or notify the rectory if you cannot make an assignment. You can find your own substitute or one can be found for you as long as you give early notice. The biggest difficulty is scrambling at the last-minute before mass to find a substitute. That is why we need more people for these roles so that there is a deep bench with people to pull from in case of last-minute replacements.

Eucharistic Minister - this one is easy. Distribute the host or the cup by first saying "the body, or the blood, of Christ". There are hygienic practices to learn, as well as protocols for spills. If you can walk up to the altar, have a steady hand, and can stand in front of people for several minutes, you are a candidate for this role.

Altar Server - this is for the youth with responsible adults who will faithfully bring them to mass when they are assigned! This requires someone to pay attention and stay focused during mass, to know when to stand in front of the priest, book in hand, when to ring the bell, when to receive the offering. You will learn all the parts of the mass. After formal instructions, you will be assigned first with a veteran to help you learn the duties and responsibilities.

Liturgical Minister - this one is the most intimidating! Standing in front of a silent crowd, many eyes staring at you, can be daunting. The key is to block them out, and just read from the book. Slowly, succinctly, with good pacing, pauses at the right spots. Do not rush, it's not a race. A good lector will have familiarized themselves with the reading ahead of time, read it out loud once or twice, before going up to the lectern. Stumbling on a word or phrase is not uncommon, and not a cause for concern. No one should be judging you, "lest ye be judged yourself"!

Please consider volunteering for one of these roles. We need more people. We don't want the same people every week, and we need a larger pool of people to draw from in case of last-minute replacements. Prayerfully yours, Mark Matias Register with GiveCentral at www.givecentral.com and sign up

to start your weekly Sunday offering online. It’s easy, convenient, and secure. Contact the rectory if you have any questions.

Monday March 16 7:00A Morning Mass 4:00P Faith Formation Class - STA

Tuesday, March 17 7:00A Morning Mass 7:30A-5:00P Adoration 4:00P-5:00P Hour of Prayer 6:00P-7:00P RCIA - HH

Wednesday March 18 7:00A Morning Mass - CH 5:00P Handbell Choir - CH 6:00P Children/Teen Choir - CH 6:00P YG Living Stations Rehearsal - HH 7:00P Adult Choir - CH

Thursday March 19 7:00A Morning Mass 11:00A St. Dismas Women’s Club - CH/HH 5:00P Fish Fry Setup - HH 6:00P Young Adult Bible Discussion - HH 7:00P Stations of the Cross - CH

Friday March 20 7:00A Morning Mass 4:30P-7:30P Fish Fry - HH

Saturday March 21 7:00A Morning Mass 9:00A Faith Formation Class - STA 9:00A First Communion Retreat - HH 4:00P-5:00P Confessions - CH 5:00P-7:00P Bethlehem Nativity Products - Vestibule 5:30P Vigil Mass - CH

Sunday March 22 7:00A-12:30P Bethlehem Nativity Products - Vestibule 7:00A Mass 9:00A Mass 11:00A Mass 12:15P Genesis to Jesus - HH

Stewardship Collection Week Ending 03/08/2020

Total Weekly Collection $7,661.00

Stewardship $507.00

Sharing $63.00

January GiveCentral Collection $6,095.00

CHURCH NAME & NUMBER — St. Dismas #512101 2600 Sunset Waukegan, IL 60087 PHONE — 847-623-5050 CONTACT PERSON — Rosy Aguilar SOFTWARE — Microsoft Publisher 2013 Adobe Acrobat 9 Windows 7 PRINTER — HP LaserJet 6MP NUMBER OF PAGES SENT — 1 through 7 SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN March 15, 2020