Liturgy News for the Week of
February 22-28, 2021
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Our Lenten Mission begins this weekend! |
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§ Fr. Britto Berchmans will preside at the weekend Masses on Sunday, February 21, 8:30am; Saturday, February 27, 5:00pm; and Sunday, February 28, 11:00am.
§ On Monday, March 1, at 7:00pm
Fr. Britto will speak in the church on the theme “On the Road to Jerusalem – Carrying the Cross After Jesus”.
o Sign in when you arrive.
o The program will include music provided by Fr. Joe.
o It will be live streamed through our Face Book page.
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We really need Greeters, Ushering and Sanitizing at any of the liturgies. Please consider helping out.
To Help with Greeting, Ushering and Sanitizing at any of our liturgies, please visit the “Assisting with Precautions” Sign Up Genius to see new times and needed jobs.
Upcoming Needs:
Greeter for Stations of the Cross:
Fridays 3pm and 7pm
Mission with Fr. Britto
Monday, March 1, 7:00pm
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Masses this Week: Sign In when you arrive; telephone numbers required
Daily Mass: Monday through Friday, 8:15am. Presider for Wed., 2/24/21, is Fr. Ed.
Saturday, February 27, 5:00pm; presider is Fr. Britto Berchmans
Sunday, February 28, 8:30am; presider is Fr. Joe; with Parking Lot Participation
Sunday, February 28, 11:00am; presider is Fr. Britto Berchmans; with Live Stream
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Stations of the Cross:
in the church
- Worship aids will be provided for personal use.
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We ask that you take one home and bring it back each week.
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Saturday, March 6, 10:00am – noon
With Lucy Abbott Tucker
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Lucy will speak in the church on the theme “Has God Changed, or Is It Me?”
- Lucy will speak about the four ways God is portrayed both in Scripture and in our lives: God as miracle worker, God as friend and companion, God as mystery, and God who is.
- This event will be live streamed.
- Sign-up forms are available in the narthex, on-line through the website and bulletin, and by calling the Parish Office, 847-255-7452.
- Attendance is free to all women of the parish. Unfortunately we are not able to offer the traditional continental breakfast this year.
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Eucharistic Adoration is each Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00pm.
· Adoration will be live streamed.
· Masks are required in building.
During Lent - - The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be during Adoration.
OR by appointment.
Call Fr. Joe at the Parish Office,
847-255-7452 x102
to set up your appointment.
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Men’s Lenten Reflection Group: Tuesdays at 7:00pm
Into the Breach - A call to battle for Catholic men which urges them to embrace wholeheartedly masculine virtues in a world in crisis.
- Where: Zoom meeting @ 307 313 8208
- Password: prayer
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Daily Meditation with optional small group sharing: Mondays, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Explore the Lenten Gospels using the Ascension Lenten Companion, Year B.
Join us as we Encounter the Power of the Gospel. This program includes an inspirational daily journal and engaging weekly videos featuring reflections by presenter Fr. Mark Toups. Join us and experience real spiritual formation and growth, finding yourself changed from the beginning of Lent to Easter.
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The Daily Journal contains Gospel meditations, journal prompts, prayers and original artwork to help guide you and inspire you. A donation of $7 requested. 35 books available.
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Pick up in the narthex, or by emailing or calling Doreen Kelly, d.kelly@saintalphonsus.com, 847-255-7452, ext. 157.
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Weekly Sharing (optional) February 22, March 8, 15, 22, and 29: click this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89089033313?pwd=THdqajI2M2JYSk9LN2hTd2hhQ0VTUT09
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Dynamic Catholic Best Lent Ever daily meditation using I Heard God Laugh
Nothing will transform your life so completely, absolutely, and forever like really learning how to pray. That’s why this year’s BEST LENT EVER journeys through Matthew Kelly’s latest book, I Heard God Laugh: A Practical Guide to Life’s Essential Daily Habit. This book was given out as a Christmas gift. We still have a few copies in the narthex kiosk. To sign up for Best Lent Ever, click this link: https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/lent/best-lent-ever.html
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Weekly Lenten Reflections from Mundelein Seminary: Journey through Lent with our transitional deacons who will be ordained in a few short months. Sign up to receive their weekly Lenten reflections. You will receive the first reflection directly to your inbox on Ash Wednesday, February 17, and every Sunday of Lent leading up to Holy Week and Easter Sunday on April 4.
This will also include four-part audio Lenten reflections from Father John Kartje.
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Donation News: Next week we will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This Collection supports the Church in more than 25 countries that still struggle to recover from former communist rule, helping to provide pastoral care, catechesis, building renovations, and seminary formation. Your support restores the Church and builds the future in this region. Envelopes are available in the narthex and in the packet that gets mailed to your home.
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Ash Wednesday 2021 – In two Masses and two services, over 280 people received ashes in the church. During our 4:00pm outdoor distribution, passengers in approximately 100 vehicles received ashes. The 7pm live stream was viewed by 120. Fr. Joe went to each classroom to give ashes to the school staff and students.
The Spirit was indeed with us on Ash Wednesday! Thank you for all who helped to prepare the ashes and distribute them, direct traffic, broadcast the 4pm service outside, live stream the 7pm Mass, greet people and usher at the Masses.
Thank you to Fr. Joe and Fr. Ed for presiding! God blessed us with a great start to Lent in pandemic!
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Memorare to St. Joseph
Remember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who implored your help and sought your intercession were left unassisted.
Full of confidence in your power I fly unto you and beg your protection.
Despise not O Guardian of the Redeemer my humble supplication, but in your bounty, hear and answer me. Amen.
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