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READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-9; Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21
Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36
Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15
Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20
Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35
Notes from Fr. John
St. Kieran Catholic Church Second Sunday of Easter
(or Sunday of Divine Mercy) April 19, 2020
“Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”
— John 20:29b
T oday we celebrate the Second Sunday of Easter. All this past week the Church celebrated Easter. It is too big a celebration for just one day. Throughout the week the readings
were all stories of the early church and what they did after the Lord’s Resurrection. Today the Gospel relays the story of the disciples locking themselves in the upper room out of fear. It is a great parallel to our present situation with the Covid-19 virus. We all fear our health, our lives, our livelihoods, and a past that we hold dear. Jesus appears to the disciples in the middle of that fear. He assures them there is a new future ahead for them. The disciples can hardly believe it and Thomas who isn’t present for the appearance says he won’t believe it without proof. There are days I know I wonder what the future will look like after the virus. I question whether we will ever get back to where we were. Sometimes I wonder how we will know when it is time. What will be the proof? Jesus responds to Thomas and offers him physical signs that he is with them. He also tells him blessed will be those who do not see yet believe. I feel he is speaking to all of us today. We don’t have the benefit of Jesus in our midst, but our faith tells us he is here. And the questions we have probably are the wrong questions. I think the most important thing is what good we will bring with us into the new reality of our world. Jesus tells his disciples to put into practice what he had taught them. He tells us the same.
Well Easter outside of church will be some-thing we will be remembering for years. Though many of us were alone for the holiday, we still did our best to connect. About forty of my family got together on ZOOM for about 30 minutes. Other people talked about drive by Easters, filled with waves, signs, laughter, and smiles. We all continue to make the best out of a difficult situation. Dorothy Day spoke about community as the greatest relief for depression or darkness. I believe that is still the remedy in our days. When you feel down pick up the phone. You will feel better and the one you call will feel better too. Thanks to Sister Anna Joseph, Sister Mary Grace, and Sister Janice for putting together the great Easter greeting that was on our St. Agnes Web page. Our school and parish staffs are doing many creative things to keep in touch. We miss all of you. Today Fr. O’Mara was the main celebrant for our Sunday Liturgy. We hope that those who do have access to the internet are finding all of the additions to the parish web pages helpful. Finally, I would like to thank everyone who have been able to continue to support our parishes financially. We appreciate your commitment to all we do. Hopefully we can be together for Pentecost. Let’s pray hard and keep our fingers crossed. God Bless and Stay safe. Fr. John S
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — All who believed were devoted to the teach-ings of the apostles, the communal life, the breaking of the bread, and prayer (Acts 2:42-47).
Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118).
Second Reading — God has given us an undiminished inher-itance, safeguarded for us in heaven (1 Peter 1:3-9).
Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. The absent Thomas doubts (John 20:19-31).
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.
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Archdiocese of Chicago
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Cardinal Cupich has canceled, suspended, or postponed all church events through the end of May. This means that Religious Education classes have been canceled, and First Communion and Confirmation have been postponed. Parents should review the last three chapters of student textbooks with their children, as it is unlikely that we will make up our last three scheduled classes for the academic year. The Religious Education Office will reach out to affected families as soon as events are rescheduled. Please take this opportunity to strengthen your family’s prayer life. There are many resources online for at-home prayer and worship. If you need help locating these resources, e-mail the R.E. Office at: [email protected]. Please stay healthy and safe.
Notes from Fr. Tom
E very year on the Sunday after Easter the Church gives us the Gospel story of ‘doubting Thomas’ for us to consider. Thomas says that until he actually probes the wounds of Good Friday in the body of Jesus, he would not believe. He had to be assured that the pain that Jesus endured was indeed part of the whole plan and wasn’t some horrible mistake - that there wasn’t some other way to arrive at the glory and life that
Jesus promised without having to risk that pain element. As we all struggle with the fear and anxiety of these times, we are like Thomas in our doubts and concerns. It’s important for us to remember that God doesn’t demand pain as a price for redemption - it’s just part of life. God wants us to believe that His love is stronger than anything we may have to face and endure in our lifetimes that His love will never not be there for us. In the Gospel Jesus offers his disciple the gift of ‘peace’ but that is never meant to be seen as a promise of life without pain or struggle. Only faith can perceive the presence of God in the pains of life – and that kind of faith is what it means to be saved! Especially now we must remember that we are all sent out into the world on a mission - to live in such a way that this world can come to believe what we believe: that our God is truly with us and we need not fear any pain, and struggle, because God is as much God for us on the Good Fridays of our lives as on the Easter Sundays. One author wrote, “Some excitement, some good humor and some good times in the name of the risen Jesus are every bit as important as penance, reflection, study and general seriousness about the meaning of life.” Don’t let these days just slip by - enjoy our faith in the life that Jesus brings to us every day. Let us all continue to be grateful for the many signs of life and hope that are God’s gift to us during this Easter time. Fr. Tom K
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The St. Kieran Women’s Club wishes good health, happiness, and blessings to the following members who are celebrating a birthday in the
month of April:
Barbara Cianchetti Gail Fedinets
Karlene Henshaw Rosemary Popolla
Mary Prior Brenda Wesley
Sr. Vivian Wilson, BWM Delores Wood
Happy Birthday and God bless You!
... and all who are ill or injured, in a hospital or a nursing home, as well as their relatives and caregivers.
There are dates available throughout 2020 to purchase flowers
dedicated to a loved one for the Holy Family Shrine
in the Church.
Our Troops
Air Force E-3 Conor Fitzgerald
Major Anthony O"Shea
Army PFC Roman Ambriz E5 Patrick Atwater Pavel (P.J.) Borak
Sgt. Brenden Flanagan Sgt. James R. Hibbs Sgt. Lucas Johnson
PFC Lee James Roché CWO Thomas J. Seehausen
Coast Guard Luke Stocker
Marine Corps SSgt. John Henry
LCpl. Joseph Johnson Sgt. Patrick Russell SSgt. Nathan Taylor
National Guard Captain Paul LaBelle
Navy Raymond J. Martinez
Rachel Steinmetz
Peace Corps Hannah Basham
Kim Alexander Dennis Bandera
Bob DeBoer Jan DeBoer
Philip Cameli Janel Compton
Joanne Corrigan Jack DeLaney Kathie Diette Chris Dymek Ava Emroll
Laurie Emroll Bob Flaws
John Formentini Marlene Gaughan Keri Gelsosomo Kimberly Giles
Thomas Haggerty Dominick Hamilton
Belinda James Larry Janaszak Lucy Janaszak
Daniel Klauck Rose Klauck Nick LoBue Nelly Mena
Jeannine Montgomerie Chloe Ochoa
Bernice Pappalardo Carol PeBenito
Kenneth Peterson Jerry Plucienik
Jerry Piunti Mary Prisco-Rodriguez
Ramón L. Santiago Sally Sklar Ray Smith
Sandi Smith Gayle Tama Bess Vallese
Nancy VanHoutegan Sister Joy Weideman
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Prayer list is being updated. To add a name to our Pray for the Sick/Injured or Our Troops List, please contact the rectory office.
ST. KIERAN PARISH MASS BOOK CALENDAR YEAR 2020
The Parish Mass Book is open for Mass intentions for calendar year 2020. Masses are open for the following days and times: Daily Mass (Tues. through Fri.) 8 AM; Saturday Anticipated Mass 5 PM; Sunday Masses 8 AM & 10 AM. INDIVIDUAL MASSES MAY NOT BE SCHEDULED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: October 31/November 02, 2020 November 26, 2020 December 24/25, 2020 December 31, 2020/Jan 01, 2021 Stipend for each Mass is $10. Please complete the form below and send via mail to the Rectory Office at 724 W. 195thSt., Chicago Heights, IL 60411. A confirmation letter will be sent to you; allow two weeks for confirmation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MASS REQUEST FORM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020
Person Requesting Mass(es): ________________________________________________________________ Street Address, City, ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ________________________________________________________________________ (1) Mass Intention Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Requested By: _________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ First Choice Date/Time Second Choice Date/Time Person Requesting Mass(es): ________________________________________________________________ Street Address, City, ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ________________________________________________________________________ (1) Mass Intention Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Requested By: _________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ First Choice Date/Time Second Choice Date/Time Person Requesting Mass(es): ________________________________________________________________ Street Address, City, ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ________________________________________________________________________ (1) Mass Intention Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Requested By: _________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ First Choice Date/Time Second Choice Date/Time
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Masses will be celebrated privately by the priests of the parish; Intentions will be observed.
The Church will be open for private prayer, only, on Sundays from 8 to 10 AM.
Monday, April 20 – Weekday
8:00 a.m. • No intentions
Tuesday, April 21 – St. Anselm; Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)
8:00 a.m. • No intentions
Wednesday, April 22 – Administrative Professionals Day, Earth Day
8:00 a.m. • No intentions
Thursday, April 23 – St. George; St. Adalbert
8:00 a.m. • Purgatorial Society
Friday, April 24 – St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen; National Arbor Day
8:00 a.m. • No intentions
Saturday, April 25 – St. Mark
5:00 p.m • Bernard and Neil Morris req. by Dorothy Morris • Dennis Morris, req. by Dorothy Morris • Deceased members of the Vasek and Seehousen families req. by Emil and Sandy Vasek
Sunday, April 26 – Third Sunday of Easter
8:00 a.m. • Heather Jerz, req. by Mom • John Mars, req. by Joe Nardi 10:00 a.m. • Living and deceased members of the Knights of Columbus, Council #997 • Benita Medica, req. by Margherita Medica and family • Jean Geraci, req. by Beth May
All activities, events, and liturgies have been
suspended until further notice. Please contact our website, www.stkieranchurch.org
for updates as they become available.
Stay home and be safe. God bless you!
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Parish Mission Statement:
St. Kieran Parish is a Catholic community within the Archdiocese of Chicago. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, nourished by Scripture and Sacrament, we are called by Christ to become disciples and stewards. Through worship, fellowship, catechesis, and service to all God’s children, we embrace our Lord’s challenge to live as family and be his witnesses, beginning here in Chicago Heights.
Parish Staff: Rev. John Siemianowski, Pastor Deacon David Dutko Rev. Thomas Kasputis, Associate Pastor Deacon Emil Vasek Rev. William O’Mara, Resident Associate
Weekend Masses are celebrated Saturdays at 5 PM; Sundays at 8 AM and 10 AM
Weekday Masses are celebrated Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 a.m. Communion Services are celebrated on Mondays at 8:00 a.m.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.
Rectory Office, 708/755-0074: Hours of Operation: 9 AM to 3 PM (Monday—Thursday)
Sandy Vasek, Office Manager, [email protected] Sheila Porrata, Bulletin Editor, [email protected]
Emily Hernandez, Parish Secretary, [email protected]
Religious Education Office, located at St. Agnes, 708/754-0713 Teri Klopp, Coordinator, [email protected]
Director of Music: Mrs. Joanne Rossbach, 708/755-0074
Parish Ministries: Knights of Columbus: David Nozar, 708/267-8253
Parish Council: Keith Betton, Kevin Deenihan, Sue Habegger, Tony Narcisi, Dave Nozar, Terry Shelley, and Joe Sopron. Contact us at [email protected]
St Kieran Women's Club: Teri Klopp, 708/912-3773, email: [email protected]
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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Contact the Rectory Office to make arrangements. Regular Baptismal Sundays are the first and third Sundays of the month at 11:30 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Contact the Rectory Office at least six month prior to date of marriage.
SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST TO THE HOMEBOUND: Please contact the Rectory Office to set-up visits.
ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION: For adults who wish to know more about the Roman Catholic faith, please contact the Rectory Office and the Director of Religious Education will contact you.
NEW PARISHIONERS: To become a member, please contact the Rectory Office for a registration form.
BULLETIN/PARISH CALENDAR: Bulletin information should be submitted by email to the Bulletin Editor. Contact the Office Manager for arrangements to use parish facilities.
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