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Pastoral Staff
Father Norbert Raszeja, CR
Father Mark Cote
Deacon Jerry Christensen
Deacon Tom Marciani
Deacon Rick Feltes
Office of Worship Kurt Meyer
Lianda Valentine
Rita Ramsey,
Religious Education/Formation
7720 Janes Avenue—630.985.9255 Beth Cartner
[email protected] Renee Dyja,
Youth Ministry Jennifer Michalik-Olson,
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Shawn Denning,
School, 7720 Janes Avenue 630.985.2515 School Fax 630.985.2395 Miss Elizabeth Driscoll,
Alison Gosewehr,
7800 JANES AVENUE * WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 * 630.985.2351 X 122
THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. SCHOLASTICA
The Parish Offices are located in the Administration Center
7800 Janes Avenue
Phone ........................................................... 630.985.2351 Fax ............................................................... 630.985.8770
The Tabernacle Candle "In accordance with traditional custom, near the tabernacle a special lamp, fueled by oil
or wax, should be kept alight to indicate and honor the presence of Christ." (General Instruction of the Roman Missal 316) If
you would like to make a donation in honor or in memory of a loved one, please call the
Parish Office. The donation is $10. The candle offering is for one week.
Has your credit card information changed? Do you have a new expiration date? Be sure to update information for all of your automatic payments, including Online Giving!!!!
Many and One.
There are many spiritual gifts and many forms of service. True. But there is one Spirit, one Lord, one God making it all possible. And one Church—many people made one because of Baptism into Christ. He is the Risen One, standing in our midst, saying: “Peace be with you.”
† Because of Baptism, what gifts do I have? † How will these gifts spill over into service, into mercy
works? † How can I share the peace of Christ with one or two
others this week?
Our Mission
We, the family of St. Scholastica Catholic Parish, are dedicated Christian stewards of God’s gifts. We have been called in Baptism and through the Holy Spirit to be disciples of Jesus. We are a sacramental community,
sharing a sense of welcoming and belonging. We provide opportunities for spiritual growth and faith
formation. We are committed in both prayer and action to support and nurture each other and those in need.
Welcome
Parish Office Hours:
The Parish Office is closed. Staff will be monitoring phone calls and e-mails from home. Dial extension
159 if you are in need of a priest.
Support Our Sponsors!
Our bulletin is totally subsidized by the companies whose advertisements appear on the back pages.
If you would like to advertise in our bulletin, please contact Frank Tucker at 1.800.566.6170.
The Tabernacle Candle is offered this week for:
Stephan & Joseph Nartnick
By: Nartnick Family
Online Giving is a great way to help our administrative staff while supporting your church. Signing up is easy—you can use a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Just go to our church website: www.stscholasticaparish.org and click on the Online Giving logo to get started.
Need help setting up Online Giving? Contact: Our Sunday Visitor
800-348-2886, ext. 2 or [email protected]
A Continued Call to
Can you be here for your parish….
If you are able, please continue your generous support by dropping off or sending in your weekly donation. You can also support your parish online by following the guidelines below.
We are still here for you….
It is very difficult for your parish staff not be allowed to staff the parish office, but we will continue to be here for you. Please call if you are in need, in any way. We have a list of generous parishioners who have offered to shop or run errands.
On behalf of the staff and parishioners of St. Scholastica Parish, welcome! Although we are a large, diverse faith community, we strive to always cherish
and value the gifts of each parishioner. We invite you to find a place in our parish that nurtures and serves
you in your faith development.
Today is a special day for the disciples of Jesus and for us. The Risen Lord summoned his disciples to a mountain and spoke to them to announce the way to happiness and God’s love for them. Many mes I really wanted to summon the en re parish together and announce the Good News as has happened throughout the years at St. Scholas ca Parish. But something was different: the Covid‐19 altered everything around the world and most assuredly changed even our most basic rou nes. The dioceses in Illinois as well as in other states are working toward a very complex plan on the mechanics of how to achieve this in the safest possible manner. A er all we have changed our usual way of celebra ng Lent and Easter and the Ascension of Our Lord this year. This was not easy and will not be easy in the near future. As a ma er of fact the way we celebrated and honored the graduates of our eighth grade and those of other schools did not happen in the usual fashion. Special gatherings such as dances, par es, and a formal presenta on of the cer ficate that a person has successfully completed all the requirements to advance to high school were not celebrated with a large gathering of family and friends, but in several cases only virtually. Even the cute ceremony for the kindergarten children to advance to
the first grade did not take place. I s ll, have some hope that we could find a way to formally acknowledge these students in a meaningful manner at a future date. Similarly, I am holding onto a thin thread that we, as a parish, could s ll celebrate in a meaningful way the First Communion of our children. I realize that the clock is rapidly running forward, but we do honestly congratulate all of our parishioners who completed kindergarten, the eighth grade, or high school, or graduated from an ins tute of higher learning. We all pray that the Lord will bless them, guide them, and definitely be a part of their lives as they move into the future. As far as we are concerned all of our graduates are top notch people. Let’s face it we live in a world in which everyone strives to be on top. Singers, musicians, athletes, poli cians, etc. all want to be on the top of a chart as #1. Besides even we would rather be on top and have an enjoyable day rather than a down day. No one works to be on the bo om of a friend’s social list, but on the top. I could go on and on, but I think you see the connec on to today’s solemnity: the Ascension of the Lord. In our gospel passage for this day we read: The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. [Ma . 28:16] The Lord also invites us to join him and his disciples. Jesus departed from their sight, but did not abandon them—nor us. If we take the Ascension of the Lord in isola on from what we have been celebra ng throughout this Easter Season, we miss the point. Jesus says I will be with you always, even un l the end of me. May Our Lord of the universe bless and help us through these very unusual mes. God bless you and stay well.
Fr. Norb, C.R.
Pledge Report
PARISH GOAL: $101,300
AMOUNT PLEDGED: $64,429
AMOUNT PAID: $49,293
BALANCE DUE: $15,136
FAMILIES PLEDGED: 307 of 2,866
Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal 2020 Be Kind and Merciful
Thank you for your continuing support!
As a parish, we have 116 fewer families pledging to the appeal this year! Please consider your pledge to the
Diocesan Appeal. With your support, we can meet or exceed our goal and receive a rebate from the diocese! If
you can, please pledge! Any amount is important!
www.facebook.com/stscholasticaparish/woodridgeil
You can hear Fr. Norbert, CR’s weekly message on
Sundays by going to the parish Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/stscholasticaparish/
woodridgeil
Or the parish web site:
www.stscholasticaparish.org
The Sacrament of Marriage Preparation for marriage involves special instruction for the couple. Notification to the Parish Administration Center is required at least 6 months in advance. Please call Sue at the Parish Administration Center, 630.985.2351, ext. 124, for more information.
Catherine Rizzo, Erich Pavel, Mary Dugenske, Michele Casey, Colleen McLaughin, Richard DePirro,
Paul Leising, Justin Simpson, Deb Sharbak, Cindy Grubba, Jodi Huntley, Fe Asuncion, Linda Wood, Steve Wirtas,
Darlene Feliksik, Jim Picek, Andrew Schmith, Kim Sanford, Pat Sautter, Tom Nobles, Al Voras,
Susie Cushler, Marilyn Moxon, Steve Klujka, Michael Campbell, Sara Jablonski, Roberta Farley,
Maria Perez, Fr. Ed Jaskula, CR; Becky Jankowski, Valerie Tracey,
Jeanine Soloy, Jen Valenti, Alice Aubele, Betty Lara, Sheila Tomaszewski, Gaudioso Flores, Jack Bremner, Joan Marie Poole, Craig Smith,
Fr. Tony Bus, CR; Renee Heiden, Sandra Woodring, John Kozlowski, Mike Mimnaugh, Kathleen Davis, Charles Thomas, Patricia Greedan,
Carly Mondane, Tony Russo, Carol McCormick
St. Peregrine
Pray for Us
Please Pray for Our Friends and Family Battling Cancer
Captain Joe Chambers, 1st Lt Rachel Schlitter, Lance Corporal Donte Reed, Airman Robert Rouille,
PVT Michaelangelo Zaucha Fernandez, ET 1 Kim Bellavia, LT Michael Bellavia,
Corporal Daron J. Reed, SPC Matthew Aubele, PFC SGT Eric Kuchta, Staff SGT Kyle Gulley, PFC Sebastian Elapumkal, SPC Trent Johnson,
Master at Arms Tristan Bush, SPC Samantha Rapp, PVT Jake Higley, Captain Mark F. Luneburg, PFC Michael Jacobson, EMF-K Karl Gieseke, NSM Larry J. Threadgill, Major Noel Sioson,
Master at Arms 1st Class Randall Jacob Hopkins, VT Claire Gieseke, Major Brady Sexton,
Major Kenneth Schlorf, Sergeant Donald J. May, Staff SGT Ryan Gulley, Captain David G. Mack,
MFN Jesse Kolek
Continue to Pray for Our Friends and Family who are in Active Duty in the
Military.
The Military bulletin board in the Breezeway has been updated. Drop pictures of loved ones who are on active duty to be included on the bulletin board in the Parish
Office.
Have you no ced that some of the funeral homes which we’ve used have very nice RESOURCES for grief? You might check the funeral homes’ website. Some offer 365 days of upli ing Daily Email Messages; all at the click of a bu on.
Journey to J.O.Y.
Grief Support for recent or not so recent losses. Meetings are generally the 1st and 3rd Friday mornings, and will resume when it is safe to do so. Please email Shawn Denning at [email protected] Or call 630.985.2351 x 130 to join us. We wish you blessings on your journey.
Please Pray for the Sick of the Parish
Rodolfo Claparols, Cindy Grubba, Kevin Geiger, Sue Bradley, Valentino Alan Llereza, Linda Malysa
In the interest of keeping our Prayer List up-to-date, names will be placed on the list for four weeks. To continue on the list, please notify Rita by calling her at 630.985.2351, ext.122. Thank you!
Prayer List Policy
Arrangements for a Funeral Mass are made through the Funeral Home you
choose. The Funeral Home will contact the Parish Administration Center to
schedule the Mass.
We Pray for Our Deceased and Their Families
Catherine Dee Wife of Edmund Dee
Mother of Mary (Andrew) Dugenske & Michael (Diane) Dee
Congratulations on the birth of your child and thank you for taking the first step with your child on a life-long journey of faith. In preparation for this very joyous celebration you are invited to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class. Please call the Parish
Office at 630.985.2351, ext. 122, for more information and to sign up for the class. Baptisms can only be scheduled after completion of the baptismal class.
The Sacrament of Baptism
Stewardship of Prayer
I will not leave you orphans, but will come to you….
John 14:15-21
Spiritual Communion
In this me of uncertainty, when we are unable to leave our homes to a end Mass, we are encouraged to make and act of “spiritual communion,” where we unite ourselves to God through prayer. It is a beau ful way to express to God our desire to be united with him when we are unable to complete that union in the recep on of Holy Communion.
Countless saints incorporated this type of prayer into their daily lives, not being sa sfied with receiving Jesus in the Eucharist once a week or even once a day. Making an act of spiritual communion for them was an essen al part of life and drew them closer to God on a daily basis.
St. Josemaria Escriva encouraged everyone to make a spiritual communion as o en as they could, “What a source of grace there is in spiritual communion! Prac ce it frequently and you’ll have greater presence of God and closer union with him in all your ac ons.”
Padre Pio also had a habit of making a spiritual communion throughout the day outside of the celebra on of Mass. He desired to be always united with Jesus Christ in everything he did.
Below is a tradi onal prayer of spiritual communion that many saints have prayer over the years. It can be prayed if you find yourself at Mass unable to receive the Eucharist, or even in the midst of your daily work, li ing up your thoughts to God.
The ul mate goal of our lives should be communion with God and an act of spiritual communion can help a person draw closer to that goal.
My Jesus,
I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen
On-line Masses available:
Heart of the Nation TV Masses on Sunday WJYS Channel 62 at 10 am
WCUU Channel 62.2 at 6:30 am WMEU channel 48.1 at 6:30 am
Daily Mass with Bishop Pates https://www.youtube.com/c/DioceseofJolietIL
Sunday Mass at Mercy Home https://www.mercyhome.org/sunday-mass/
Weekday and Sunday Masses https://www.facebook.com/pg/StMaryImmaculate/videos/
Masses from Rome http://www.catholictv.org/shows/papal-programming
There are other sights available as well. Just google “view Mass on-line”, or a more complete list of options can be found on the parish web site or facebook page.
WEBSITES TO HELP FAMILIES & THE DOMESTIC (HOME) CHURCH DURING THIS
TIME OF UNCERTAINTY . . .
Diocese of Joliet weekly God, Family, Friends Sunday Resource: h p://www.dioceseo oliet.org/reo/content1.php?secid=81\ Topics include Paren ng during COVID‐19, the Domes c Church & more: h ps://teachingcatholickids.com/communica ng‐gods‐love‐and‐mercy‐with‐ministry‐at‐home/ Celebrate 50 Days of Easter: h ps://www.catholicicing.com/50‐days‐of‐easter/ FORMED — There are so many wonderful movies, cartoons, prayers, bible studies, informa on, etc. on our Catholic faith FOR ALL AGES: h ps://stscholas caparish.formed.org
Let Rita know so she can update the information in our parish census program:
Important Phone Numbers Confidential Emergency Financial Assistance
630.985.2351x3 West Suburban Community Pantry (food assistance)
630.512.9921 For Sick, Homebound and Hospital Visits
630.985.2351x122 Birthright (Crisis Pregnancy) ……………630.355.9888 Catholic Charities (Crisis Pregnancy) …...630.495.9850 Domestic Violence Hotline ………………630.469.5650 St. Vincent DePaul Pick-up……………….630.231.4658 Hope’s Front Door………………. ............. 630.322.9803 F.I.S.H. Food Pantry & Clothes Closet……. 630.964.7776
Social Concerns & Service Programs
HEAVEN
The world is only peopled to people in heaven.
- St. Francis de Sales
Adopt-A-Family Update
Due to the cancellation of all parish activities and events, our Adopt-A-Family fundraising efforts had to be suspended. We will resume our fundraising when possible.
We will have our drawing for the winners of the Amazon gift cards when we can resume our activities.
We appreciate your generous support.
If you have questions, please call Liz Haeflinger at 630-910-9020 or email to [email protected]
During this me when Liturgies and Parish ac vi es are suspended, our bills are not. How will St. Scholas ca Parish make ends meet if we have to go for weeks, or
even months, without taking up a collec on? There are bills to be paid — light, gas, heat — plus payrolls to be met and insurance bills to be paid. We have been just
squeaking by, and looked forward to generous dona ons during Easter. Those cash dona ons did not come as expected this year. Your con nued financial
stewardship and support are crucial.
We are thankful for those who have con nued to mail in or drop off your offertory envelopes at the Parish
Office, as well as those who have signed up for On Line Giving. If you are able, you can sign up for On Line
Giving by visi ng [email protected]
Thank you for your faithful support.
But Your Support to Our Ministries Is Still Needed! At 20 years old, “Karen” and her boyfriend “John” have
already faced pregnancy difficulties together and this has been a cause for fear. In fact, Karen’s pregnancy history scares her so much that having an abortion seemed like her best option. She had a previous C-section at 23 weeks and lost the baby. They also have a three-year-old daughter after another high-risk pregnancy. On top of all that, Karen is starting a new "dream job" that will require all of her attention.
At their first ultrasound, the baby was very clearly seen. Karen’s response was "I'm undecided. I am further along than I expected to be."
When she returned for her second ultrasound appointment, Karen was 13 weeks pregnant. She told us that she and John had changed their minds and decided not to have the abortion!
During the ultrasound Karen marveled, "I'm excited. I didn't realize how big the baby was last time." The couple was amazed at the baby’s heartbeat and movement. She and John happily accepted pictures of that ultrasound.
After their clinic visit, an Aspire Resource Specialist met with Karen. Given her medical history, the number one priority was to make sure Karen has insurance coverage during this pregnancy. She and the Resource Specialist worked together to research her current insurance under her employer and whether or not she could make changes outside of the enrollment period now that she is pregnant.
Karen and John returned for a third visit a week later and report being excited about this pregnancy and are ready to begin care under her OB/GYN. The Resource Specialist will continue their relationship by checking in on Karen from time to time, letting her know that Waterleaf cares.
ST. SCHOLASTICA PARISH SCHOOL 7720 Janes Avenue, Woodridge, IL
Open enrollment for most grades Please inquire:
(630) 985-2515 (ext. 100) www.stscholasticaschool.org
• Emphasis on Catholic Values • Participation in weekly Liturgies • Quality academic program • Advanced computer technology • Life-long learning skills • Family Oriented atmosphere • Art, Music and P.E. • Athletic and band programs
A Message and Invitation from Bishop Pates
Thank you for your patience. As we look toward re-opening our parishes, we must exercise caution and prudence with regard to rescheduling sacramental celebrations that have been postponed during the “stay at home” directive.
All parish confirmations, first communions, and adult initiation sacramental celebrations are to remain postponed until September 2020 at the earliest.
My heart goes out to all who have been affected by the Coronavirus, but also in a special way, to those who have been preparing for the sacraments of initiation but find themselves unable to receive! Like the apostles, we too should “gather in the upper room” and pray together for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. In this period of waiting, I would like to join with you in this special liturgical celebration:
Sunday, May 31, 2020 The Feast of Pentecost
I invite all those preparing to receive Confirmation (youth and adults, the elect and candidates for full communion), along with their loved ones and sponsors, to attend a special livestream Mass that I will be celebrating especially with them at 2 pm, May 31st, from the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus.
https://www.youtube.com/c/DioceseofJolietIL
Saint Scholastica School Gospel Values, Academic Excellence,
and a Servant’s Heart
Like, Share, and Follow us! Facebook -
@StScholasticaSchoolWoodridge Instagram & Twitter - @StScholasticaK8
Did you know?
If you refer a new family to Saint Scholastica School, you may qualify for our "Refer a Family" program. Your family will receive a credit on your tuition once the new family is enrolled and attends for 90 days. Please make sure they write your name on the information card under "Who referred you".
Encourage your friends and neighbors to come and see all that Saint Scholastica has to offer.
If you would like more informa on about any or all of the ac vi es of the S.T.O.R.M. Youth Group, please
contact Jennifer at 630.985.2351x138 or e‐mail her at youthministy@stscholas caparish.org.
GO MAD (Go Out & Make A Difference) for current 6th, 7th & 8th Graders
GO MAD, our short term local Mission Trip Experience for Middle School students, is coming on July 6‐7 to St. Scholas ca. During GO MAD we will do some projects around the church and we will go out into the community for others, including Feed My Starving Children and a nursing home. We will eat and sleep in the Parish Center. We will also have fun morning and evening programs provided for you by the High School Mission Team. Permission Forms can be found on the parish web site:
www.stscholas caparish.org
We are s ll looking for adults and young adults to help with the planning and organiza on of this event. Please contact Jennifer for more informa on or if you can help!
Last Chance For Steubenville Youth Conference Hey current 8–12 graders! Join St. St. Scholas ca Youth
Ministry this summer for Steubenville/Springfield, Missouri Mid‐America—July 10‐12, 2020
A Steubenville Conference weekend is PACKED with dynamic speakers, worship music, Mass, Adora on and MORE! Come encounter Christ with over 4000 teens from 10 states as we
worship together and grow in our Catholic faith! The speakers for our conference are amazing: Jackie Francois Angel, Paul J. Kim, Chika Anyanwu, hosted by Bob Rice,
Music by Josh Blakesley, and our priest is Fr. John Burns. Cost to you is $150 and includes transporta on, meals and admission. (The actual cost is $250 and St. Scholas ca will be subsidizing and fundraising to make up the difference.) We have gone the last three years and it is very powerful!
www.dioceseofjoliet.org/yam
PATRIOTISM
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, And your government when it deserves it.
- Mark Twain
DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS,
FIRST COMMUNION EVENTS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED!
First Communion Retreat (May 30) and
First Communion Masses (June 6) have been postponed!
There is no guarantee that the ‘stay at home’ rule will be lifted at the end of May and do not want to
cancel at the last minute.
We will re-schedule First Communion events as soon as we are certain we can have large
gatherings and Mass at St. Scholastica parish.
Please continue to watch virtual Mass with your children. Your example is a wonderful way
for them to embrace the Mass and look forward to receiving the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus.
Questions? Please contact Beth Cartner at
630-985-9255 x117 or [email protected]
2020-2021 RE Registration packets will be available the first weekend we are able to gather
for Mass
† † †
If you have a child entering 1st grade in the fall, please register
your child for 1st grade RE as it is the first of two years in
preparation for receiving Holy Communion for the first time.
Mass Intentions & Readings The Ministry Schedule can be downloaded from the web site at www.rotundasoftware.com/ministry/stscholasticaparish
All meetings for the month of May have been cancelled in keeping with the recommendations for social
distancing from the CDC in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
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PLEASE NOTE UPCOMING BULLETIN DEADLINES
Monday, May 25, Easter Weekday Saint Bede the Venerable, Priest and
Doctor of the Church Saint Gregory VII, Pope
Saint Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, Virgin Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33
Memorial Day NO PUBLIC MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED
8:30 a.m.—Cathy Salata—Prayer Partner Tuesday, May 26, Easter Weekday
Saint Philip Neri, Priest Acts 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a
NO PUBLIC MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED 6:30 a.m.—† Bernie McAleenan—Clem & Mary
Campbell Wednesday, May 27, Easter Weekday
Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19
NO PUBLIC MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED 8:30 a.m.—† Eileen Downes—Mr. & Mrs. Christopher
Stahulak Family † James Pilch—Marlene Clark † Richard McCormick—Dan & Barb Hill † Elizabeth Nikkila—Glas Family † Dorothy & Charles Macal—Family † Josephine Peterson—Charlotte Warren
Thursday, May 28, Easter Weekday Acts 22:30 & 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26
NO MORNING MASS Friday, May 29, Easter Weekday
St. Paul VI, Pope Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19
NO PUBLIC MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED 8:30 a.m.—† Frank Pfieffer—Pfieffer Family
Saturday, May 30, Easter Weekday Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn 21:20-25
Vigil: Pentecost Sunday Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5;
Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 NO PUBLIC MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED
4:30 p.m.—The Parish Family of St. Scholastica Sunday, May 31, Pentecost Sunday
Acts 2:1-11; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23 NO PUBLIC MASSES WILL BE CELEBRATED
8:00 a.m.—† Richard Raszeja—Jim & Jane Shannon 10:00 a.m.—† Dolores Lewandowski—Quinn Family 12:00 p.m.—Rudy & Violet Estrada—Anniversary
Although all weekday and weekend Masses have been cancelled for the foreseeable future, Mass intentions
will be fulfilled by Fr. Mark and Fr. Norbert as they celebrate Mass privately.
PRAYER TO OUR LADY, HEALTH OF THE SICK DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
O Mary, You shine continuously on our journey as a sign of
salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who, at the Cross, united with Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm.
You, Salvation of the Roman people, know what we need, and we trust that you will provide for those needs so
that, as at Cana of Galilee, joy and celebration may return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the will of the Father and to do what Jesus tells us. He who took our suffering upon Himself, and burdened Himself with our sorrows to bring us,
through the Cross, to the joy of Resurrection. Amen. We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas—we who are put to the test
—and deliver us from every danger. O glorious and blessed Virgin.
—Pope Francis, March 11, 2020
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