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FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - May 7, 2017

Congratulations to our First Communicants and their families on receiving the Eucharist for the first time today!

Peter Aloisio Sofia Bahena Rhea Mae Bayan Santiago Blease Isabella Corral Nathaniel Corral Joshua Escobedo Brayden Felix Kayla Gonzalez Adrian Granados Olivia Grey Aydin Gross Bridget Harmon Juan Jaramillo Mabel Johnston Michael Keene Filip Kwiatowski Marko Lijovic Alondra Lopez Victoria Lopez Lacie Masella Julia Maza Connor McLaughlin Elijah Medina Jackson Mollen Diego Mora Alessio Negrillo

Olivia Nykiel Molly O’Toole Guadalupe Pacheco Yasmin Pacheco Nicholas Panait Addison Patheal Alexander Petitt Dulce Quintero Gerardo Quintero Sheccid Quintero Chloe Ranzzoni Edric Retagle Eleazar Reyes, IV Aidan Robinson Andres Rodriguez Logan Roura Toriana Sambell Michael Schomer Juliana Senorski Jonathan Slota Kiersten Leanne Te AnaLise Torres Anastasia Totten Garrison Twohey Ryanne Villasenor Sullivan Weeks Lucy Woods

Saint Pascal Church

RECEIVING JESUS

Today marks a wonderful day for some of our young children as they receive their First Holy Communion. This is always one of my favorite events. You can see the excitement in the children’s eyes. They are full of expectation and wonder. They have been taught to understand (as best as any of u can) that Jesus is really and truly present in His Body and Blood in forms of bread and wine. This is such an important core belief for us Catholics. We know when Jesus said, “Do this in remembrance of me,” He was directing us, through the Apostles, to continue to share this meal and sacrifice, and to recognize Him truly present in the Eucharist. The Catholic Church has been the guardian of the Eucharist since the Last Supper. We have continued an unbroken belief in the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, even while other Christian communities have reduced its meaning to a symbol. We do not see the Eucharist as a symbol. We believe it to be true.

The children have been anticipating this day for a long time in their young lives. They have prepared, in particular, by experiencing the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The best way to prepare to meet Jesus is to make sure our relationship with Him is as clear and healthy as possible. Reconciliation is the way to do that. We also give a token sacrifice by fasting for one hour before receiving Communion. This fast is simply to remind us in a very simple way, that the food we eat for breakfast is far different from the food we receive at Mass.

I hope that as we celebrate this joyous day for the children of our parish, that all of us would refresh ourselves in our belief and dedication to the Eucharist. Holy Communion may happen regularly but it is anything but routine. Each time we receive, we should be as excited and hope-filled as these children are today. Jesus comes to us. He becomes a part of us. He wants us to become what we receive.

CONGRATULATIONS, FATHER TOM

This past Monday, May 1, Father Tom Dore celebrated his 56th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. He was ordained by Cardinal Meyer at Mundelein Seminary and had his Mass of Thanksgiving the following Sunday at Saint Tarcissus. He has served in various parishes and even worked as pastor of Saint Giles four years beyond retire-ment age. Father Tom has spent the last eight years with us at Saint Pascal. He has been generous and helpful in countless ways. Please share your congrat-ulations and gratitude with him. Happy Anniversary, Father Tom Dore!

CATCH UP SUNDAY

Saint Pascal is an extremely active parish. We have many ministries, activities and outreach work, along with our connection to the Pope Francis Global Academy, the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, our home for single Moms called Monica’s House, and so many more. We do great work! IT may seem hard to believe the parish needs as much funding to run as we do. But just to give you an example, we have some lights out in church. It requires scaffold-ing which is labor intensive, and many hours of work. To have the workers come here to change only a few lights would be wasteful. To avoid calling workers back in a few week because more lights go out, we’ll change them all. That will cost about $6700. We’ve sprung a few leaks in the rectory roof. Because of the barrel tile, it too is very labor intensive. It will probably run about $7500 to do the repairs. I think you get the idea. Plus if you look at our financial report, you can see we are running about $30,000 short of budget. I am asking that everyone --- especially those who haven’t supported the parish --- please consider giving a gift to Saint Pascal so we can balance our books. The official Catch Up Sunday will be May 21. But feel free to make your extra offering any time! We just need to make sure our parish is strong so we can continue our good work!

May 7, 2017

Use the “Give Central” website to

make paperless donations to our church.

You can give by using your credit card, debit card and electronic checking

payments making either one-time or recurring donations. Please click

on “donate” at www.stpascal.org and take a few minutes to

set up your donation. If you would like to talk to a live person, please call

(312) 929-2306.

Thank you for your generosity and support. Your contributions are

greatly appreciated!

Saint Pascal Cub Scout Pack 3815 Spring Recruitment Open House

WHAT: Registration & Orientation (2017-18) for parents of BOYS in grades 1st through 5th

WHEN: Monday, May 8th & 15th, 2017; 6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

WHERE: Pope Francis Global Academy Lobby: 6143 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60634

PRICE: $36 Registration (cost includes Boys Life Magazine – Other Fees May Apply) & $50 Annual Den Dues.

QUESTIONS: e-mail: [email protected]

The next Parish Council Meeting is

scheduled on Monday, May 8 at 7:00 PM in

the Gold Room. All

Ministries are asked to have a

representative present.

All parishioners are invited to a Wine and Cheese Party to Welcome Father Elliott Dees.

Wednesday, May 17 7:00 PM

Heimsath Hall

ORGAN CONCERT Tony Jurich, Director of Music, will be presenting an organ concert featuring well-loved patriotic and Americana music written for organ on Sunday, May 21, at 3:00 PM in church. Please plan on attending this fun afternoon. Admission is free.

Saint Pascal Church

Saint Pascal Carnival Wednesday, June 14

Through Sunday, June 18

Volunteers are needed to make the Carnival a success. If you would like to help, please see the

parish website for an online form.

Saint Vincent De Paul Bundle Days On Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21, the Saint Pascal Conference of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul will conduct their Spring Bundle Days collection of clean, usable clothing, and usable kitchenware and utensils. We could also use adult and infant bedding such as sheets and blankets. If possible, please place everything in plastic bags, boxes, or on clothes hangers.

NOTE: Sorry, but we cannot accept any electrical items, infant cribs or car seats, toys, stuffed animals, luggage, office furniture, books or magazines. If you have questions, please leave a message for us at the parish office (773-725-7641).

Please bring your Bundle Days donations to the Moody Street parking lot during these hours:

Saturday, May 20: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Sunday, May 21: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Father Paul’s Farewell Party

Sunday, June 25 ‐ 5:00 PM Porre a’s Banquets

Stay tuned for details...

“You want to be a non-conformist? Wanna do what none of your friends

are doing? Become a priest!’

SAVE THE DATE!

May 7, 2017

POPE FRANCIS TWEET

May the Lord today grant us to set out together as

pilgrims of communion and messengers of peace.

AT THE CORNER OF PEACE &

Word of Life “We must solve the real and pressing problems of inadequate care, not avoid them through solutions such as physician-assisted suicide. A broad right to physician-assisted suicide could undermine efforts to marshal the needed resources, and the will,

to ensure humane and dignified care for all persons facing terminal illness or severe disability.”

L. Snyder and D. Sulmasy, “Physician-Assisted Suicide” (Position Paper of the American College of Physicians and American Society of Internal Medicine), 135 Annals of Internal Medicine (2001) 209-16 at 214.

Eucharist - the Greatest Treasure of the Church

Each Thursday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saint Pascal hosts the place for quiet reflection - Eucharistic Adoration in Church. The purpose of Eucharistic Adoration is to give every Catholic an opportunity to spend time with our Eucharistic Lord present in the Blessed Sacrament.

Everyone is welcome and invited to spend some time on Thursdays for 5 minutes, 30 minutes, an hour or more if so desired. It calms one’s soul, brings peace to one’s heart and deepens one’s relationship with the Lord. Making time with Jesus may be the gift you can give yourself.

SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SAINT PASCAL CONFERENCE

Jesus is the gate, the only entrance to the fold. The image of the gate directs our attention to Jesus the Risen One, who always recognizes us and cares for us, to Jesus our Shepherd. This is where resurrection faith leads

us so “that we might have life and have it more abundantly.” Christ is truly here for us, calls us by name, and leads us to life.

JUSTICE

Also see http://stpascal.org/serve/PeaceJustice.

Each year in recognition of Mother’s Day, Saint Pascal celebrates a Novena in honor of Mothers. If there is a woman who you would like us to pray for in the Novena, please return the envelope included in your Sunday envelope packet

with the names. All envelopes will be placed in a basket in front of the altar and remembered in all Masses from May 14 through May 22.

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Office of the Archbishop 835 North Rush Street Chicago, IL 60611-2030 312.534.8230 archchicago.org

Spring 2017

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This is a special year for the Archdiocese of Chicago as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Catholic Charities. Catholic Charities’ centennial year is truly a celebration for all of us because its great tradition of charitable care has included the support of volunteers and donors from every parish in the archdiocese. For 100 years, through every era of war, peace, poverty and prosperity, Catholic Charities has worked together with the faithful to fulfill the Gospel mission to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, welcome the stranger, comfort the afflicted, and bring hope to the hopeless.

Each year on Mother’s Day, we have an opportunity to make a financial contribution to the Catholic Charities Mother’s Day Collection. This year, as we face increasing violence in our communities, it is a critical time for us to come together to support Catholic Charities. With more than 150 locations throughout Cook and Lake Counties, Catholic Charities’ services are intentionally located in the most troubled areas.

Through food and nutrition programs, early childhood education, alternatives for at-risk youth, trauma and grief counseling, job training, domestic violence programs, and substance abuse treatment, Catholic Charities’ services are a powerful antidote for the culture of drugs, gangs and violence that takes root in desperate areas.

Your donation to Catholic Charities will help the Church’s efforts to promote peace, restore human dignity, and bring hope to those living with brutal violence and poverty. Please contribute as generously as you are able during Catholic Charities collection on Mother’s Day. Or, make your donations directly to Catholic Charities at 721 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60654, www.catholiccharities.net/donate. May God bless you and your families.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Cardinal Blase J. Cupich Archbishop of Chicago

May 7, 2017

Lectio Divina: Praying with Scripture Women’s Day of Reflection

9 AM to 3 PM on May 16, 2017 Facilitator, Mary McKeon

420 W. County Line Rd. - Barrington, IL 60010—847-381-1261 www. JesuitRetreat.org

BULLETIN: The deadline for bulle n ar cles is the Thursday preceding the prior Sunday of publica on (10 days). Please email your ar cle to communica ons @stpascal.org. Addi onal details are available on the parish website at h p://stpascal.org/newsevents/communica ons.html

SUNDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS: The deadline for Sunday Announcements is Thursday before the Sunday (3 days). Please email your announcement to: communica ons@ stpascal.org.

SAINT PASCAL WEBSITE: Website announcements can be submi ed at any me. Please send the informa on to: communica ons@ stpascal.org.

ELECTRONIC SIGN Requests for the electronic sign may be submi ed to: communica ons@ stpascal.org

Events sponsored by parish organiza ons may be displayed on the electronic sign. The requests should include the event name, date and loca on as well as the dates the message should be displayed. Please include the name of the organiza on and contact informa on. Please note: some messages may need to be edited for space.

Monday Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Tuesday Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday Acts 12:24 - 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20

Friday Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6

Saturday Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12

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SATURDAY - MAY 6, 2017

8:30 AM 4:00 PM

† Michael F. Thornton & † Mary Thornton (Mary’s Mind Mass) † Thomas O’Callaghan

SUNDAY - MAY 7, 2017 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM

† Evelyn & † William Boss Living & Deceased Benefactors & Parishioners † Leokadia Prokulewicz † Karen Guerra † Phyllis Tomas & † Florian Strycharz Intentions of the Polish Community

MONDAY - MAY 8, 2017 8:15 AM † Patrick Hagerty V

TUESDAY - MAY 9, 2017 8:15 AM † Thomas O’Callaghan

WEDNESDAY - MAY 10, 2017 8:30 AM Members of the Purgatorial Society

† Daniel Pierzchala † Cecil Cormier & † Simone Sauve † Roxy Valeroso † Marilyn Heger

THURSDAY - MAY 11, 2017 8:15 AM † Joseph Sofere

FRIDAY - MAY 12, 2017 8:15 AM † Mary Tomas & † Nikola Tomas

SATURDAY - MAY 13, 2017 8:30 AM 4:00 PM

† Vincente & † Marina Purganan Corliss & Coralee Birthday

SUNDAY - MAY 14, 2017 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM

Mothers’ Novena Mothers’ Novena Mothers’ Novena Mothers’ Novena

† Deceased

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS

PRAY FOR OUR FAITHFUL DEPARTED

Jeanmarie Hough, Alicia Olvera

PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Anyone wishing to have Masses said may request two Sunday Masses and three weekday Masses per visit. Each Mass intention may include two names, e.g., Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Mary Jones.

If you or a loved one needs prayers due to an illness, please call the parish office to put your name on the prayer list. Names are kept on the list for 4 weeks unless we are notified a person has not recovered. If someone on this list has recovered, please call the parish office to have the name removed.

Harry Binkowski Pat Bunkenburg Christine Busby Bob Caron Rosemary Caron Joanne Cerotzke Dorothy Chmielewski Eduardo Correa Bernie Czechowski Baby Emmanuel Daichendt Sharon Gaspar Martin Geraghty Corrinne Haedike Jean Helmkin Caitlin Jacobs Gloria Jarding Deborah Juszynski Jean Kehias Harvey Lappen Rizalina Magpugay

Frances Majewski Frank Marquez Marian Masella Larry Mazurkiewicz Michael Mickleborough John Mulcrone Katie Mulson Joseph Nieves Mickie Nieves Christine Pasko-Falls George Poniatowski Bridie Regan Bryan Ross Jan Rykal Archer Senft Lisa Strong Angelo Tufano Kerry Wittenrood Peg Zeman

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

Please pray for those serving in the military, and for a peaceful and just solution to conflict and violence. Please remember in your prayers the following people who are serving our country: First Lt. John Cvikota, Sgt. Samuel Dobek, Sgt. Phillip J. Renault, Cpt. Jason Schneider, Cpt. Pawel Zemczak.

If you are aware of a parishioner who is currently serving our country, please contact the parish office to have their name added to the list.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS ON PAGS 10 & 11

May 7, 2017

THIS WEEK AT SAINT PASCAL PARISH

SUNDAY - MAY 7, 2017 7:30 AM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 2:00 PM

SVDP Food Collection (Church Vestibule) Hospitality (Rm. 100) Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Neckerman Rm.) RCIA Mtg. (Neckerman Rm.) First Communion (Church)

MONDAY - MAY 8, 2017 8:15 AM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM

Our Lady’s Prayer Group (West Sacristy) Parish Council Mtg. (Gold Rm) Hoy Name Society Monthly Mtg. (Club Rm.)

TUESDAY - MAY 9, 2017 10:00 AM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM

PFGA Coffee & Tour (South Campus) Women’s Club May Crowning (Church) Women’s Club Mtg. (Heimsath Hall)

WEDNESDAY - MAY 10, 2017 8:30 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM

School Mass (Church) PFGA After School Engineering (Rm. 100) Boy Scout Troop 815 Mtg. (Heimsath Hall) Cub Scout Webelos Den Mtg. (Lunchroom) Cub Scout Bear Den Mtg. (Club Rm.) Cub Scout Tiger Mtg. (Rm. 100) Cub Scout Wolf Den Mtg. (Neckerman Rm.) Al-Anon Mtg. (Gold Rm.) Domestic Violence Ministry Mtg. (West Sacristy) Adult Choir (Church)

THURSDAY - MAY 11, 2017 8:45 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM

Eucharistic Adoration (Church) PFGA After School Karate (Heimsath Hall) Planning Mtg. (Neckerman Rm.) Softball Coaching (Heimsath Hall)

FRIDAY - MAY 12, 2017 6:30 PM Girl Scout Lock-In (Heimsath Hall)

SATURDAY - MAY 13, 2017 9:00 AM 11:30 AM

Confession (Church) Children’s Choir (Club Rm.)

SUNDAY - MAY 14, 2017 10:30 AM May Crowning - Family Mass (Church)

STEWARDSHIP Because some people give once a month or electronically through

Give Central, the weekly report may not fully demonstrate the generosity of

our parishioners.

Please check out the Parish website for the latest Parish happenings

http://stpascal.org

CATCH UP SUNDAY

The official Catch Up Sunday will be

May 21. As you can see, we are running more than $30,000

short of budget. Please consider

giving a gift to Saint Pascal so we can

balance our books.

April 30, 2017

Weekly Collec on $ 9,260.75

Weekly Budget $ 11,660.00

Difference: + or ‐ $ (2,399.25) YTD Collected $ 454,798.02

YTD Budget $ 489,720.00

YTD Difference: + or ‐ $ (34,921.98)

Sara Maria Benavides &

Timothy Ray Tindle

Jennifer Nicole Partynski & Roman Eduardo Bustos

Athena Marie Smith & Peter Michael Hanusiak

Tayra Gonzalez & Bruce David Brooks

PASTORAL STAFF

Reverend Paul G. Seaman, Pastor Reverend Greg Lorens, Associate Pastor Reverend Thomas Dore, Retired Resident Deacon Gene Dorgan, Director of Adult Catechesis & Education Christopher Perez, Religious Education Director Sharon Kells, Religious Education Assistant Director Tony Jurich, Director of Music and Liturgy PARISH SUPPORT STAFF

Rosemary Renault, Administrative Assistant Carol Coleman, Secretary / Receptionist Barbara Garcia, Evening Receptionist Jenica Nieves, Evening Receptionist Mary Boss, Communications Coordinator / Bulletin Editor Robert Teubert, Jr., Maintenance Engineer

PARISH INFORMATION

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Sunday - Closed Monday-Thursday - 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM Friday - 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday - 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

PARISH ADDRESS: 3935 N. Melvina Ave., Chicago, IL 60634

PARISH TELEPHONE: 773-725-7641

PARISH FAX: 773-725-9368

PARISH WEBSITE: www.stpascal.org

BULLETIN ADDRESS: [email protected]

SCHOOL ADDRESS: 6143 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60634

SCHOOL TELEPHONE: 773-736-8806

SCHOOL FAX: 773-725-3461

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: 773-725-7641- Ext. 222

SUBSTANCE ABUSE MESSAGE CENTRAL PHONE: 773-443-1944

CATHOLIC CHARITIES TELEPHONE: 312-655-7010

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

WEEKEND MASS Saturday– 4:00 PM Sunday– 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM (Polish) 5:30 PM– Contemporary Mass held at Saint

Robert Bellarmine DAILY MASS SCHEDULE Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday – 8:15 AM Wednesday - 8:30 AM (School Mass) Saturday - 8:30 AM HOLY DAYS AND HOLIDAY MASS As Announced in the Bulletin SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday– 9:00 AM ROSARY After 8:15 AM Daily Mass OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA Tuesdays after 8:15 AM Mass EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Thursdays after 8:15 AM Mass until 6:30 PM

SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS

We believe that the celebration of the sacraments ranks among the most important gifts that we have. We look forward to sharing these celebrations with men and women who, in some way, are part of our community. Therefore, please note the following:

INFANT BAPTISMS: Registration in the parish is a prerequisite. Parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptismal Preparation Session at least two months prior to the Baptism. Meetings are held on the first Monday evening of each month (except for holidays). Baptisms are generally held on the third Sunday of the month at 1:30 PM based on the liturgical calendar. (Baptisms do not take place during Lent.) Arrangements can be made at the Parish Office.

RECONCILIATION: Every Saturday at 9:00 AM

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Saint Pascal requires either the bride, the groom, or the parent of either be registered and active as a parishioner for at least 6 months before contacting us to make any arrangements. Allow at least 6 months to complete wedding arrangements. Attendance at a music-planning workshop for the wedding Mass/ceremony is required. These are scheduled twice a year.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Anytime a person is facing a serious illness, surgery or hospitalization, it is proper to receive the Sacrament of the Sick. Please contact a priest.

MINISTRY OF CARE - HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS: Please call the Parish Office to arrange for Communion visitation.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Our Family Centered Catechesis Program is for families with children in grades K-8. Sessions meet once a month from September to May on either Monday evenings or Saturday mornings. In order for a child to receive the Sacraments, she/he must be enrolled in the program one year prior to the sacramental “prep” year.

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