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 — The L said to Abram: All the families of the earth shall find blessing in you (Genesis 12:1-4a) Psalm — Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33). Second Reading — God has called us to a holy life, not because of our works but according to grace (2 Timothy 1:8b-10). Gospel — Atop a high mountain, Jesus was transfigured before Peter, James, and John (Matthew 17:1-9). 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 7: Ss. Perpetua and Felicity 7:00 AM Dev. To Our Lady of Sorrows SI—Unborn and their family Lawrence Dellota 5:30 PM Kyle Gluck Nick Kliora Walter Koziol John Charles, Sr. Sunday, March 8: Second Sunday of Lent 7:00 AM Nick Kliora 9:00 AM Judy Steinhaus Norb Puetz Griffin & Perry Families 11:00 AM Alberto Pasicaran Paul Rudzinski

Monday, March 9: St. Frances of Rome 7:00 AM Tim Deckman SI - Sherwin Vizcarra Tuesday, March 10: 7:00 AM SI Milagrosa Suarez Betty Seppala Walter Koziol Wednesday, March 11: 7:00 AM Parishioners of St. Dismas Thursday, March 12: 7:00 AM Parishioners of St. Dismas Friday, March 13: Abstinence 7:00 AM David Sundberg 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

It's easy to halve the potato where there’s love.

—Irish saying

CHANGE Lent is all about change and change is usually not easy. In order to change we have to leave something be-hind. Today we hear about a very old man who decides to answer God’s call. Abram experiences a tremendous amount of change when he leaves everything be-hind, risking it all for God’s promise. Je-sus changes, is transfigured, right before the eyes of his disciples. The Lenten scriptures issue the call for us to change, to be transfigured, so that we, too, will soon share in the glory of God. What is it that the Lord is asking us to leave be-hind? Are we willing to take the risk for the promise made by God? These ques-tions are at the heart of the Lenten jour-ney of conversion. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SPIRITUAL COMMISSION

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Liturgical Ministers — March 14 & 15

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

Celebrant Fr. Reyes Fr. Kilian Fr. Reyes Fr. Reyes Altar Servers Claire Venisnik

Madelaine Venisnik Leah Venisnik

Andy Monzanga Brayan Monzanga Simon Tan

Reva Geslani Regi Geslani

Reader 1 Reader 2

Lilia Mascorro Ismari Mascorro

Kathy Paavilainen Joyce Fallos

Mark Matias Lydia Garcia

Goretey Vincenct Precy Geslani

Deacon or DR 1 2 3 4 5 6

Bruce Peters Terry Mathews Dianna Pappas

Ivan Montelongo Mary Jo Roser Maureen Van Heirseele

Bruce Peters Jay Chamernik Marina Garcia

Tony Sacramento Cathy Herman Wilfredo Joves 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.

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. Matthew Cough-lin

∗ Christopher Lopez ∗ L Corp Chad Van Horn ∗ Sgt. Bob Schartz

FBI - 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

Mercht Mariner ∗David Behmke

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

For Sunday, March 8, will be the home of Karyn Gleeson. 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.

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.

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.

Dear Parishioners,

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." The St. Dismas Women’s Club will be filling the baskets on Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7, in Hunter Hall, from 10am - 12pm. Please feel free to come in to help fill our baskets for our veterans. 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 8th: Reading Scripture with the Church; The Old & New; Covenant with Creation 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

To Our Parishioners and Children of God 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.

During this season of Lent, we will be reminded of how much God loves us. He gave Jesus, His Son to die for us because of all the wrong things we have done to offend our loving God. Please attend, and all you have to do is open up your minds, hearts and spirit to our loving and merciful Father. He will do the rest; this is His promise. God knows it all and does it all for us, because of his love for us.

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

You are on for a treat—Physical and spiritual nourishment will be provided at its best!

Stewardship Collection Week Ending 03/01/2020

Total Weekly Collection $7,487.00

Stewardship $160.00

Sharing $237.00

January GiveCentral Collection $6,095.00

Spanish Mass $214.00

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SEDOL NUTRITIOUS FOOD CHECK LIST

♦ Pasta ♦ Rice (brown preferred) ♦ Canned Fruits (in own juice pref.) ♦ Canned Vegetables (green beans,

corn, carrots, preferred) ♦ Soups, stews, broth, chowder, chili

(canned preferred)

Parish Commission (Continued) Community Ministry

March 6th - Most Blessed Tr inity Academy Gym 510 Grand Ave., Waukegan

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

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

This weekend and next weekend, after each mass, we will be selling tickets for our Saint Dismas, all you can eat Fish Fry. You can also purchase tickets the day of our Fish Fry at Hunter Hall, on Friday, March 20th, 4:30pm to 7:30pm.

Confirmation Students: Volunteer Opportunity for Service Hours

Party Gras - Parish Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Everyone enjoyed the dinner party on Saturday, February 22nd. More than 150 parishioners came together to celebrate and enjoy a thank-you dinner offered to all the volunteers and their families. Through your continued support, time and dedication, our parish continues to flourish and is a welcoming place for all parishioners and guests. May God bless you and your families. Thank you for all you do!

Lent Events Date or Dates Time and Place

Soup & Salad Saturday, March 7, 2020 6:30 pm - Hunter Hall

Young Adult Bible Discussion Thursdays (March 5, 12, 19, 26) 6:00 pm - Hunter Hall

Stations of the Cross Thursdays (March 5, 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 8, 15, 22, 29) 12:15 pm—1:30 pm

Couples for Christ Sunday, March 22 10:00 am

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

STEWARDSHIP

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WEEK AT A GLANCE

Monday March 9 7:00A Morning Mass 4:00P Faith Formation Class - STA

Tuesday, March 10 7:00A Morning Mass 7:30A-5:00P Adoration 4:00P-5:00P Hour of Prayer 6:00P-7:00P RCIA - HH 7:00P Bible Discussion - Sacristy

Wednesday March 11 7:00A Morning Mass - CH 9:00A Women’s Club Board Mtg - CR 5:00P Handbell Choir - CH 6:00P Children/Teen Choir - CH Thursday March 12 7:00A Morning Mass 10:30A Cath. Women’s Club of LC - CH/HH 6:00P Young Adult Bible Discussion - HH 7:00P Stations of the Cross - CH Friday March 13 7:00A Morning Mass Saturday March 14 7:00A Morning Mass 9:00A Faith Formation Class - STA 9:00A Men’s Retreat - HH 4:00P-5:00P Confessions - CH 5:30P Vigil Mass - CH Sunday March 15 7:00A Mass 9:00A Mass 10:00A CLW Meeting - HH 11:00A Mass 12:15P Genesis to Jesus - HH

A Momentous Month - What Now? February was momentous, with the decision made to unify St. Dismas and St. Anastasia under a combined parish. A decision significant especially in its bearing on the future of the Catholic church in Waukegan. There are changes forthcoming, as we determine the details of the unification with St. Anastasia, and we collaborate more with the churches of Most Blessed Trinity, the other Catholic parish in Waukegan. There's much work to be done. Thankfully we are in the capable hands of our pastor, Fr. Xamie, as he guides us through the process.

So what now? What do we do in the meantime? Pray! And be prepared to assist in any way if tapped on the shoulder by Fr. Xamie.

More importantly, parish life proceeds as usual while the unification process unfolds. Mass schedules continue, as do weddings, baptisms and funerals. Children still need educating; the sick, elderly, and poor need to be tended. The needs of our congregation and the community continue as before. This means we must also continue to be good stewards of our faith, and love God by loving and serving one another. None of this stops because of the unification of two churches.

You've heard it before! It is up to each and every one of us to be good stewards by sharing our time, talent, and treasure. We've just completed the Annual Catholic Appeal campaign, the largest fundraising effort of the year. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your treasure! Your time and your talent is also much needed! There are ministries that are shorthanded, and can use more volunteers. There are the obvious ones visible to all because they play a prominent role during mass (Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Altar Server, Choir). But there are less obvious roles because they don't get the same attention (Minister of Care, Adoration Attendant, Traveling Madonna Host, Catechist, etc... to name a few).

In future bulletin articles, I will focus and highlight various volunteer roles that need staffing. By providing you with a description of the role, and the tasks and responsibilities involved, hopefully this will reduce any apprehension, and perhaps spark an interest in volunteering for these roles. Please consider sharing your time and your talent!

Prayerfully yours, Mark Matias

BAPTISM Please contact the rectory to arrange all Baptisms. Parents are expected and godparents are invited to attend a brief instruction session.

MARRIAGE Contact the Rectory at least six months in advance to allow time for the paperwork and preparation necessary for marriage in the Church.

PARISHIONERS When moving in or out of St. Dismas Parish, please notify the rectory to update our records.

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 8, 2020

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