181 W. Dundee Road ~ Wheeling, IL 60090 ~ 847-537-2740 ~ Fax: 847-537-7914 www.stjosephworker.com

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church

Rev. Jerzy (George) Gawlik, SVD (Society of the Divine Word-Techny, IL) ~ Pastor Rev. Krzysztof Pipa, SVD ~ Associate Pastor

Rev. Francis Xavier Rayappan, SVD ~ Associate Pastor

Mass Schedule: English: Weekdays - 8:30 a.m. (M-Sat.) Saturday - 5:00 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday - 7:00, 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. Polish: Saturday - 6:30 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday - 10:45 a.m., 5:15 p.m. Spanish: Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday - 12:30 p.m.

Holy Day of Obligation: English: 7:00 p.m. (Vigil), 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., & 12:00 p.m. See the bulletin for Spanish & Polish Masses

Civic Holidays English: 9:00 a.m. Mass

First Fridays: English: 8:30 a.m. Mass Polish: 7:00 p.m. Reconciliation; 8:00 p.m. Mass

Reconciliation English: Saturday: 11:00 a.m. Polish: Saturday: 6:00 pm; Sunday: 4:45 pm Spanish: Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Friday: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Holy Hour: Polish: Tuesday – 7:00 p.m. Spanish: Friday – 7:00 p.m.

Adoration Chapel (Blessed Sacrament Exposed): Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Office Hours E-mail: contact@stjosephworker.com Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 9:00 am - 7:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 p.m. Sunday CLOSED

Religious Education English: 847-537-4182; email: deacon_martin@stjosephworker.com Spanish: 847-537-4181; email: sarce@stjosephworker.com

Polish School

April 8, 2018 Divine Mercy Sunday (Second Sunday of Easter)

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The community of believers was of one heart and mind (Acts 4:32-35). Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is ever-lasting (Psalm 118). Second Reading — Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God (1 John 5:1-6). Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. (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.

Mass Intentions Saturday, April 7 First Saturday 8:30 — Pray for the soul of Maria Nguyen † Ernesto Bernabe—Death anniversary † (by the

Family) 5:00 — In loving memory of Rose Rodriguez † (by

the Montemayor and Rodriguez Families) 6:30 — (Polish) Special intention

Sunday, April 8 Divine Mercy Sunday 6:00 — (Spanish) Special intention 7:00 — For the soul of Eugene Kulig † 8:00 — Lupita Calvillo—Death memorial † (by

Manny & Marcela) 9:30 — Birthday blessings and thanksgiving for

Miguel Huerta (by his Parents) 10:45 — In loving memory of Joseph and Maria

Kurek † Julia Baren on her 4th birthday For the soul of Barbara Kosela † In loving memory of Julian Kwiatek † 12:30 — Gustavo Arteaga—1st Death anniversary † 3:00 — Fr. Quang Dinh, SVD —Health and blessing 5:15 — (Polish) Special intention

Monday, April 9 The Annunciation of the Lord 8:30 — The Rayappan Family—Health and blessing

Tuesday, April 10 8:30 — Fr. Francis—Safe trip, health and blessing Kathleen Morris—For health (by Michael)

Wednesday, April 11 St. Stanislaus 8:30 — In loving memory of Roland and Beverly

Handlen † (by the Family) Thursday, April 12 8:30 — For the good death of Zenon (by Jolanta) Barbara Trochim-Zurawska—Rest in peace for her

soul †

Friday, April 13 St. Martin I 8:30 — In loving memory of Felicitas Laganzo † (by

Lorena Mercado) Special intentions for Michelangelo Gondolfi

Saturday, April 14 8:30 — In loving memory of Roland and Beverly †

(by the Family) 5:00 — Fr. Michael Bonner, SVD † 6:30 — (Polish) Special intention

Sunday, April 15 Third Sunday of Easter 7:00 — August Lockefeer—Rest in peace † 8:00 — In loving memory of Roland and Beverly

Handlen 9:30 — In loving memory of Mrs. Jean Eaton † (by

Geri, Pat & Steve) 10:45 — (Polish) Special intention 12:30 — (Spanish) Special intention 5:15 — (Polish) Special intention

Calendar of Events Sunday, April 8 7:00 am - KC Donut Sale—Hall 10:30 am - (Spanish) Religious Ed—Classrooms 11:00 am - Cross School—House 2:00 pm - Jornadas Matr im oniales—Rm 1 2:30 pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy—Big Image outside 3:00 pm - Divine Mercy Mass/reception—Church/Social Hall 7:30 pm - AA Group—Hall/Kitchen

Monday, April 9 6:30 pm - (English) Religious Ed Classes—Classrooms/

Hall 7:00 pm - (English) Confessions for Confirm andi—

Church 7:00 pm - Em aus W om en—House 8:00 pm - Cross School—Rm 9

Tuesday, April 10 5:00 pm - (Polish) Dance—Rm 9 6:00 pm - (Polish) 1st Com m union Practice—CHurch 6:00 pm - (Spanish) Youth Group—Rm 1 6:00 pm - Alegria Mexicana Dance—Rm 11 6:00 pm - Mensajeros de la Paz Youth Choir—Rm 2 6:00 pm - (English) Youth Choir—Rm 10 6:00 pm - (Polish) Music Practice—Rm 7 6:30 pm - Disciples of Em m aus (Men)—Rm 12 7:00 pm - (English) Choir—Rm 10 7:00 pm - Catechism Class—Rm 5 8:00 pm - (Polish) Holy Hour 8:00 pm - Coro Adoracion (Adultos)—Rm 8

Wednesday, April 11 5:45 pm - (Spanish) Religious Ed—Rm 12 6:00 pm - Choir Angeles de Dios—Rm 8 6:00 pm - Em aus Group (W om en) - Hall 6:30 pm - Infancia Misionera—Rm 4 6:30 pm - Em aus Group (W om en) - Rm 1

Thursday, April 12 5:00 pm - (Polish) School—Rm 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 5:45 pm - (Spanish) RCIA—Rm 12 6:00 pm - Alegria Mexicana Dance—Rm 11 6:00 pm - Mensajeros de la Paz Youth Choir—Rm 9 7:00 pm - (Polish) Choir—Rm 10 7:00 pm - (Spanish) Mass/Liturgy of the W ord—Church 8:00 pm - Coro Adoracion (Adultos) - Rm 9 8:00 pm - Divine Mercy Group—Rm 12 8:00 pm - Guadalupano Minister io—Rm 5

Friday, April 13 4:45 pm - (Polish) School—Classrooms/Hall/Kitchen 7:00 pm - (Spanish) Holy Hour—Church 7:00 pm - Em aus—House

Saturday, April 14 8:00 am - (Polish) School—Classrooms/Hall/Kitchen 10:30 am - (Spanish) Youth Ministry—House 6:00 pm - (Spanish) Adult Prayer Group—Rm 5 7:00 pm - Pre-Marriage Class—Rm 9

Sunday, April 15 10:00 am - Adoracion Nocturna—Hall/Kitchen 10:30 am - (Spanish) Religious Ed—Classrooms 11:00 am - Cross School—House 2:30 pm - (English) Baptism s—Church 4:00 pm - (Polish) Baptism s—Church 7:30 pm - AA Group—Hall/Kitchen

This Week at St. Joe’s

REST IN PEACE August Lockefeer Rich Valenzo

Cecilia Serrano

Pastor’s Corner

Jesus, I Trust in You

W hen Jesus appeared to St. Faustina beginning in 1931, he sketched out for her as his “secretary” how he wanted us to trust in his mercy and ask for it, and

how he wanted us to share his merciful love with others. Jesus didn’t teach us anything new about his merciful love; he just reiterated what he had taught us in the Gospel. What was new was that the Lord Jesus asked the Church, and that means each one of us, to grow in his Divine Mercy by engaging in the following practices:

• The first is Divine Mercy Sunday, which we’re celebrating today. • The second is to prepare for Divine Mercy Sunday by a novena beginning on

Good Friday. He gave St. Faustina an intention for each day of the novena. The groups, for each of the days, are all humanity, especially sinners; priests and religious; the pious and faithful; those who do not believe in Jesus and who don’t yet know him; our separated Christian brothers and sisters; the meek and humble and children; those who venerate the mercy of Jesus; those in Purgatory; and the lukewarm.

• The third is to pray to the image of Divine Mercy. As we see in today’s Gospel, St. Thomas came to touch Christ’s wounds. The Lord revealed to St. Faustina that he desired an image to be made in which the power of his wounds would be prominent: “One night when I was in my cell, I perceived the presence of the Lord Jesus dressed in a white tunic. One hand was raised in blessing, the other rested on his chest. From an opening in the tunic in the chest, two great rays were coming out, one red and the other clear. After some time, Jesus said to me, ‘Paint an image in accordance with what you see, with the inscription, “Jesus, I trust in you.”’” A little later, Our Lord explained to her the meaning of the two rays: “The two rays represent the Blood and the Water. The white ray represents the Water [baptism], that justifies souls; the red ray represents the Blood that is the life of souls [the Eucharist]. Both rays flow from the depths of my Mercy when, on the Cross, my Heart in agony was opened by the lance.”

• The fourth is to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. This is something that people can pray on Rosary beads. There is no more powerful prayer. Jesus promised, “It pleases me to grant everything they ask of me by saying the chaplet… if it be compatible with my Will.”

• The last and perhaps most important of all is to pray particularly at three in the afternoon, the time in which Jesus died on the Cross, invoking the Mercy of the Lord, Jesus said to St. Faustina, “At three in the afternoon, implore my Mercy, especially for sinners, or at least briefly reflect on my Passion, especially on the abandonment I felt at the moment of agony. This is the hour of great Mercy for the whole world.”

Each of these five practices is meant to help us grow in love of the Lord’s mercy, to seek it, receive it, live in it and share it.

Z Biurka Ojca Jerzego Obraz Jezusa Miłosiernego

O braz ten należy do najbardziej znanych w historii Kościoła i we współczesnym świecie wizerunków Chrystusa ukrzyżowanego i zmartwychwstałego. Jest to

obraz niezwykły nie tylko z tego względu, że jest najbardziej upowszechniony, ale przede wszystkim dlatego, że jego współautorem jest sam Pan Jezus, który właśnie w takiej postaci ukazał się Siostrze Faustynie w celi płockiego klasztoru Zgromadzenia Sióstr Matki Bożej Miłosierdzia 22 lutego 1931 roku i według tej wizji polecił namalować swój obraz. Wieczorem, kiedy byłam w celi – relacjonuje to wydarzenie w „Dzienniczku” – ujrzałam Pana Jezusa ubranego w szacie białej. Jedna ręka wzniesiona do błogosławieństwa, a druga dotykała szaty na piersiach. Z uchylenia szaty na piersiach wychodziły dwa wielkie promienie, jeden czerwony, a drugi blady. (…) Po chwili powiedział mi Jezus: „Wymaluj obraz według rysunku, który widzisz, z podpisem: Jezu, ufam Tobie. Pragnę, aby ten obraz czczono najpierw w kaplicy waszej i na całym świecie” (Dz. 47).

Obraz powstał więc z woli samego Jezusa. Jest znakiem i zarazem wizualną syntezą całego orędzia o Bożym miłosierdziu, które przekazał przez św. Siostrę Faustynę, gdyż z jednej strony przypomina objawioną na kartach Pisma Świętego tajemnicę miłosiernej miłości Boga do człowieka, wzywa do kształtowania chrześcijańskiej postawy ufności wobec Niego i miłosierdzia względem bliźnich, a także spełnia rolę naczynia do czerpania łask, które zostało obdarzone przez Jezusa wieloma obietnicami. Z ufną modlitwą przed tym obrazem połączoną z uczynkami miłosierdzia względem bliźnich związał Jezus obietnicę ogólną wszelkich łask i doczesnych dobrodziejstw (jeśli one są zgodne z wolą Bożą), a także obietnice szczegółowe: łaski zbawienia, dużych postępów na drodze chrześcijańskiej doskonałości i łaskę szczęśliwej śmierci.

Pierwszy obraz Miłosierdzia Bożego powstał w pracowni wileńskiego artysty Eugeniusza Kazimirowskiego pod okiem Siostry Faustyny w 1934 roku. Od tego czasu powstało wiele różnych wersji wizerunku Chrystusa Miłosiernego malowanych według wizji Siostry Faustyny, które są w kościołach, kaplicach całego świata. Szczególne miejsce w tej ikonografii i kulcie Miłosierdzia Bożego zajmuje łaskami słynący obraz z kaplicy klasztornej Zgromadzenia Sióstr Matki Bożej Miłosierdzia w Sanktuarium Miłosierdzia Bożego w Krakowie-Łagiewnikach. Na nim bowiem spełniły się słowa Jezusa: Pragnę, aby ten obraz czczono najpierw w kaplicy waszej i na całym świecie (Dz. 47), choć nie był to ani pierwszy obraz malowany pod okiem Siostry Faustyny, ani pierwszy obraz w kaplicach jej Zgromadzenia. Ten wizerunek Chrystusa cieszy się niezwykłą czcią wiernych, słynie wieloma łaskami, a jego kopie i reprodukcje można spotkać wszędzie, na wszystkich kontynentach świata.

www.faustyna.pl

Polskie Wiadomości

Ogłoszenia Msze święte w języku polskim: Sobota 6:30 wieczorem, 6:15 odmawiamy Koronkę do Miłosierdzia Bożego Spowiedź święta: pół godziny przed Mszą świętą o 6:00. Niedziela 10:45 rano i 5:15 po południu. Po Mszy świętej wieczornej odprawiamy nabożeństwo Gorzkich Żali. Spowiedź święta: pół godziny przed Mszą świętą o 4:45. Pierwszy Wtorek Miesiąca: o godzinie 7:00 w ieczorem Msza św ięta przez wstawiennctwo św. Jana Pawła II. Po Mszy świętej odprawiamy nabożeństwo. Pierwszy Piątek Miesiąca: 7:00 w ieczorem w ystaw ienie Najśw iętszego Sakramentu i adoracja. O 7:30 nabożeństwo do Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa. W tym czasie od 7:00 do 8:00 jest spowiedź święta. O godzienie 8:00 Msza święta ku czci Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa. Pierwsza Sobota Miesiąca: Po Mszy świętej wieczornej o 7:30 odmawiamy różaniec wynagradzający za zniewagi wyrządzone Niepokalanemu Sercu Maryi. Drugi Wtorek Miesiąca: o godzinie 7:00 w ieczorem Msza św ięta o Miłosierdziu Bożym. Po Mszy świętej odprawiamy Nabożeństwo. Trzeci Wtorek Miesiąca: o godzinie 7:00 wieczorem Msza święta o Duchu Świętym w intencji osób samotnych, małżonków i kapłanów. Po Mszy świętej odmawiamy Nabożeństwo. Ostatni wtorek miesiąca: o godzinie 7:00 w ieczorem Msza święta ku czci świętego Ojca Pio. Po Mszy świętej odprawiamy Nabożeństwo. Kaplica Adoracji Najświętszego Sakramentu (przy plebanii): Otwarta od 7:00 rano do 10:00 wieczorem każdego dnia tygodnia. Sakrament Chrztu Swiętego: w każdą pierwszą sobotę miesiąca o godzinie 10:30 rano oraz w każdą pierwszą i trzecią niedzielę miesiąca o godzinie 4:00 po południu. Sakrament Małżeństwa: należy zgłosić się co najmniej cztery miesiące wcześniej. Biuro Parafialne: od 9:00 rano do 5:00 wieczorem od 9:00 rano do 7 wieczorem - środa od 9:00 rano do 2:00 po południu – sobota zamknięte - niedziela

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Godzina Święta we wtorki – 7PM

Del escritorio de Padre Krzysztof (Kristof)

E n este domingo encontramos a los discípulos cerrados, han perdido su imagen de seguidores, han tocado fondo, se han dejado dominar por el miedo... Pero la presencia del Resucitado en

medio de ellos les lleva a recuperar el sentido de sus vidas: perdón, paz, alegría, amistad, confianza... y la experiencia de una transformación. Sienten una nueva posibilidad de vida. A primera vista, parece que la realidad sigue siendo la misma, pero en el encuentro con el Resucitado todo cambia.

Todos los ámbitos de la vida se transforman por medio de la resurrección. La resurrección es la plenitud del amor, de la fe y es también la transformación de nuestra vida diaria. Pero lo tuvo complicado Tomás porque no era fácil creer entonces; igual que no es fácil creer en nuestra sociedad actual, una sociedad superficial y llena de desconfianza.

La fe supone mucho más que expresar la conformidad con una serie de proposiciones y doctrinas, la fe exige confianza. Pero vivimos en una época de desconfianza. Desconfiamos de los políticos, de los periodistas, de la policía, de los dirigentes eclesiales, de las personas que nos encontramos en la calle... Vida en Estados Unidos nos forma para ser personas desconfiadas. Podríamos decir que estamos pasando por una crisis de confianza.

Cada vez pedimos más responsabilidades, más pruebas, más informes y cada vez sospechamos más. La crisis de confianza fomenta que nos comportemos desconfiadamente puesto que todos estamos seguros de que los demás actúan así. Esto afecta también negativamente la fe entendida como confianza en Dios. Las personas creyentes tenemos que asumir el riesgo y comenzar a caminar si queremos experimentar qué es la verdad.

La fe no es fácil porque creemos en Dios que está más allá de nuestro conocimiento. Dios está más allá de las palabras y de las ideas. De lo trascendente únicamente podemos tener indicios, sobre todo a través de lo simbólico. Por eso necesitamos testigos que nos desafíen a confiar y asumir riesgos. La fe es siempre difícil en tiempos de desconfianza; pero hay personas que pueden infundirnos el valor necesario para asumir el riesgo de seguir a Jesús, hoy.

Una figura que hoy nos propone la Iglesia en esta fiesta de la Divina Misericordia es la hermana religiosa sor. Faustina Kawalska mensajera de lo trascendente. Ella es testigo de la Misericordia de Dios para con nosotros. Nos comunicó el menaje del Resucitado y nos repite a cada uno palabras de Jesús: "No temas"; morí en la cruz, pero ahora "vivo por los siglos de los siglos"; "yo soy el primero y el último, yo soy el que vive".

Tanto los creyentes como los no creyentes pueden admirar en el Cristo humillado y sufriente una solidaridad sorprendente, que lo une a nuestra condición humana más allá de cualquier medida imaginable. La cruz, incluso después de la resurrección del Hijo de Dios, "habla y no cesa nunca de decir que Dios-Padre es absolutamente fiel a su eterno amor por el hombre. (...) Creer en ese amor significa creer en la misericordia" (Dives in Misericordia, 7).

Un día Jesús le dijo a sor Faustina: "La humanidad no encontrará paz hasta que se dirija con confianza a la misericordia divina" (Diario, p. 132). Y agrega “Mi amor y mi misericordia no conoce límites”(Diario # 718).

¡La misericordia divina! Este es el don pascual que la Iglesia recibe de Cristo resucitado y comunica a cada uno de nosotros.

Rincón Parroquial

GRAN FIESTA A LA DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA DE DIOS 8 DE ABRIL DE 2018

“Soy el amor y la Misericordia mismos, mi corazón esta colmado de gran Misericordia para las almas especialmente para los pobres pecadores…para ellas de mi corazón a brotado Sangre y Agua como una fuente desbordante de Misericordia.” #367

“Este día están abiertas las entrañas de Mi Misericordia.” “El alma que se confiese y reciba la santa comunión obtendrá el perdón total de las culpas y de las penas.” “Que ninguna alma tema acercarse a Mi.” #699

“Durante este novenario concederé a las almas toda clase de gracias...” “Deseo que durante estos nueve días lleves a las almas a la fuente de Mi Misericordia para que saquen fuerzas, alivio y toda clase de gracia que necesiten para afrontar las dificultades de la vida y especialmente en la hora de la muerte.” #1209

Se acercan celebraciones muy importantes en nuestra fe católica. Una de estas

celebraciones es la fiesta a la Divina Misericordia pedida e instituida por Dios nuestro Señor, atravez de Santa Faustina. La Misericordia Divina es, el inmenso amor de Dios hacia nosotros que compadecido por nuestra miseria humana, quiere reconciliarnos, uniéndonos a Él para colmarnos de Su Divino Amor que es, nuestra verdadera y suprema felicidad.

El Señor dijo a Santa Faustina que rezaremos una novena especial comenzando el viernes

santo antes de la fiesta de La Misericordia, y El mismo le dicto las intenciones de dicha novena.

• Acompañenos a celebrar en su parroquia San José Obrero, 181 W. Dundee Road Wheeling, IL. • Todos están invitados a celebrar el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia el 8 de abril de 2018

comenzando con la Coronilla a las 2:30 p.m. afuera de la Iglesia frente a la imagen grande. Sequida por la celebración de la Santa Misa en Iglesia a las 3:00 p.m., la hora de Gran Misericordia, y concluyendo con una recepción en el salón nuevo.

• Se proverá material que las contiene oraciones dictadas por el mismo Jesús, esencial para esta

poderosa devoción.

TERCER RETIRO DE EM@US P@R@ MUJERES Abril 20, 21 y 22 de 2018

La parroquia San José Obrero Wheeling te está invitando a un retiro que te libera de las distracciones de la rutina diaria. Con todo su ser relajado, te va hacer posible que abras tu corazón y puedas escuchar a Jesús y al Espíritu Santo. Esto te dará una gran satisfacción y vas a poder encontrar paz, y gozo interior. Para más información, llamar a Mary Cruz Álvarez (847) 722 2943 o Edith Valdez (847) 715 6004

Support Divine Word Missionaries N eed gifts for Holy Communion, Confirmation, Wedding,

Baptism, or something unique? Visit the Divine Word’s main Gift Shop on Waukegan Road (north of Willow Road), Techny, IL. Proceeds from your purchase help support the mission of serving the needy around the world. Shop online at www.svdmissions.org/giftshop. For more info: 847-272-7605.

Pray For the Sick ... Judy Abruscato John Becker The Benz Family Regina Berman Jack & Jim Bonner Winifred Boyack Dan Brackett Yolanda Burch Andrea Fanella Stephen Field Joseph Flanagan Michelangelo Gondolfi Miguel Gonzalez Pat Hembd

Ruth Lance Joan Lutz William T. Lyman Angeline Mabeley Doris Malicki Bonnie Miley Kristi Mogley Javier Monroy & Family Brian Moore Ethan Moore Thomas Mueller Cheryl Murray Kathleen O’Rourke Noah Palzet Pedro Perez Michael Perrela Amanda Rakers Beth Ramos Ava Rodriguez Chester Salzmann Chris Scanlon

Keep Our Dear Lord company in the

Adoration Chapel Weekdays: 7 am - 10 pm Weekend: 8 am - 10 pm

Enjoy Some Pancakes & Help your Parish Butterfield’s Pancake House & Restaurant will donate

10% of your guest check back to your Church. So come on in and bring your friends and family. Offer is good every

day. Just mention St. Joseph the Worker to the cashier. It is our way to say Thank You for your patronage. Open 7 days a week 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 4195 Dundee Road in Northbrook (at the

corners of Sanders & Dundee Rd)

Thomas believed because he saw Jesus. We are blest when we have not seen and believe. What will it take for you to believe in Jesus’ call to you? Tomás creyó porque vio a Jesús. Somos bendecidos cuando no hemos visto y aun asi creemos. ¿Qué se necesitas para creer en la llamada vocacional de Jesús?

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Ministry Schedule for April 14 & 15

5:00 pm Lector: E. Taicsich E.M.: M. Gries, B. Jacobsen, S. Zigmond Servers: S. Banes, L. Banes 7:00 am Lector: C. Modlin E.M.: C. Modlin, K. Ferro, N. Franz Servers: A. Nance 8:00 am Lector: D. Brayer E.M.: L. Prindle, J. Skarosi, V. Nguyen Servers: V. Villalobos, Anne Nguyen 9:30 am Lector: J. Riles E.M.: L. Riles, MJ Counley, M. Adamicka, Sr. Maria

Teresa, D. Hackney Servers: B. Heydt, K. Nava

Joanne Shields Denis Siena Deana Skulemowski Carol Spiller Rick Stolfa Jean Storey Melissa Stoutamire Dave Sykes Mark Sykes Anna Marie Tarsitano Fran Theriault Dale Thuet Evelyn Torres Bill Trnka Jerry Vanderberg Ed Witecha Matt Wzerick Rose Mary Zambuto Kathy Zeivel Virginia Zink John McCormack Joan Early Rosemary Bartlett Tom Dworzak Joel Rivera Michael Sordyl Franziska Balche Eileen Peluso Michael Peluso Patrick Peluso Sharon Sylester

The names on the Prayer List will appear for 6 weeks unless otherwise noted. Please call the office if you would like to add/remove someone.

The Women’s Club will meet on the last Tuesday of the month. There are many opportunities

to help the parish and form bet-ter relationship with other pa-rishioners. All women in the

parish are welcome to join us.

Please pray for peace and for the Men and Women serving in the military. • LCPL DeShaun

Richard, USMC • Staff Sergeant

Christopher Ol-szewski, USAF

• LCPL Joseph J. Zimmerman, III USMC

Please Become a MINISTER of CARE We feel great when we give to others. Please give to those at Lex-ington. Can you bring our Lord to our senior Catholics who will never be able to attend mass again?

Minster of Care training begins April 15 in Niles at St. Benedict Home on Milwaukee in the evening. There are no tests. You will hear great stories. After receiving your certificate, you will visit Lexington once about every 4 to 5 weeks. Schedules are flexible. Before you begin training you will have an opportunity to meet our Ministers of Care at a free dinner and have the opportunity to attend an evening of reflection.

Please call or text Patricia at 312-919-7810.

PARISH WEEKLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY Weekly offering for April 1, 2018

Sunday Collection: $ 22,204.00 Online Collection (3/22-28): $ 487.00 Budget for Collection: $10,200.00 Thank you for your generous support of our parish. Please consider donating online. Visit www. stjosephworker.com or contact the parish office.

Easter Flower Memorials Father Michael Bonner, SVD by Marcela & Manny Hernandez

Susan Chung by the Family

Salvado & Catalina Huerta; Manuel & Guadalupe Salazar

by Mr. & Mrs. Juan Huerta

For the past members of the Kot Family; the Kluz Family; the Zielinski Family; the Puziewicz Family

by Mr. & Mrs. Thaddeus Kluz

Marcin Koziol; Tadeusz Szlachta by Grzegroz-Sylwia Szlachta

Francisco Lee by the Family

Marie Niday; Mary Ann Mierzycki; Alex-ander Hamilton

by Arthur & Myrna Mierzycki

Jan and Genowefa Pacocha; Stanisław & Genowefa Dziekanski

by Mr. & Mrs. John Dziekanski

Stanisława Pieniazek; Wzadysław Zacios; Marek Szostak

by Mr. & Mrs. Norbert Chmielewscy

Robert Colina Pinon by the Pinon Family

Julia Piotrowska by Robert & Anna Piotrowski

Jan, Rozalia Piszczek; Anna, Władysław Borzecki

by Mr. & Mrs. Piszczek

Oswarld Possekel by Amelia Possekel

Marian Sawicki by Roman Sawicki & Barbara Wroblewski

Antonina Takuski; Staniskaw Takuski by Maria Nowobilski

The Wargo and Knight Family; the Simon and Altieri Family

by Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Wargo

Ed and Ann Wietecha by their children—Carol, Ed, & John

HelpUSATroops is a local non-profit organization that collects comfort and care items to ship to deployed troops around the world. They also collect cards and letters to send out as well. We would like your support in collecting items to be shipped to the deployed troops.

There is a collection box in the foyer (along with shopping lists). We will be collecting items during the month of April. Sorting is planned for Saturday April 28th and Packing on Sunday April 29th at Am-Vets Post 66 in Wheel-ing IL. We are looking for any help that you are willing to give. We need comfort and care items, cards and letters. Monetary donations are wel-come as well. Any monetary donations would go towards the cost of ship-ping the care packages.

Your efforts will go a long way in our efforts. We want to “send a little piece of home” to the troops. Our soldiers have been stationed far from home in hostile territory for many months now. Our packages show them that we can come together as a community to show them we care. Visit us on the web at www.HelpUSAtroops.com, and follow us on Facebook at Help USA Troops - VNC On the Help USA Troops website you can download: SHOPPING LISTS FOR THE TROOPS, DROP OFF LOCATIONS and OUR MISSION FLYER If you have any questions you can contact:Dawn Hedrick – 847-312-7898 (from HelpUSATroops) or Mary Jo Counley 847-331-4925.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 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: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADI-TION Sometimes children acquire nick-names in childhood that stalk them through adulthood: “Pinky,” “Boo-boo,” and the like. This Sunday was once called “Low Sunday,” a step down from Easter glory, and an unfortunate nickname since Easter rejoicing goes on for fifty days. Traditionally this is the day when the newly baptized put away their white bap-tismal robes and returned to their every-day life after a week of intense celebra-tion. Of course, the goal was to take up everyday duties with a very new point of view. A long title for the day was Dominica in albis deposito, or “The Lord’s Day for Putting Away the Albs,” so no wonder the nickname “Low Sunday” arose. In the old calendar it was also called “Quasimodo Sunday,” after the first word of the open-ing chant, Quasimodo geniti infantes, or “As newborn infants,” a reference to the newly baptized taken from the Epistle of Peter. Victor Hugo’s bell-ringing hero in The Hunchback of Notre Dame was abandoned as an infant on the threshold of the cathedral of Paris on Low Sunday, 1467, and named “Quasimodo” for the feast. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. SO THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE It is not often that the author of one of the books of the Bible comes right out and tells us directly why he is writing what he is writing. In this Sunday’s Gos-pel reading, taken from the conclusion of John’s Gospel, the author tells us that he has chosen to record these events so “that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name” (20:31). The letter of John echoes this idea by saying that “[e]veryone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God” (5:1)—what we might refer to as being “born again.” Our reading from the Acts of the Apostles for this Second Sun-day of Easter shows us exactly what it looks like when believers are born again through faith. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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BISHOP ROBERT BARRON April 10 The Fire of His Love:

Prayer and the Life of the Spirit

April 17 World without End:

The Last Things

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead

and his kingdom will have no end.

This is the fifth part of our declaration of faith at Mass on Sunday. For a complete account of what happened at the time Jesus ascended into heaven and just before that, read Matthew 28:18-20 and the Acts of the Apos-tles 1:6-11. Just before the ascension of Jesus into heaven he told them that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to him and that they should go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them all he had commanded them. He also said he would be with them (the Church) always, to the close of the age. Jesus said the Holy Spirit would come upon them (at Pentecost) and they would be his witnesses to the ends of the earth. As we know, the Apostles did spread the word that Jesus commanded them to all parts of the known world. It is now our job to spread the word to our fami-lies, friends and acquaintances through our words and actions. We are not called just to be nice people but also to tell (witness to) others about Jesus and our experience of him and the pathway to heaven he revealed to us in the Gospels. When we were baptized and confirmed we were given our commis-sion to be witnesses for Christ. The Acts of the Apostles describes Jesus’ ascension into heaven and we are told he will return in the same way. Mathew 25:31-46 describes what will happen when Jesus returns in all his glo-ry as the judge of all nations. We will each be judged according to how we treated our brothers and sisters. Jesus tells us that whatever we did or did not do to our brothers and sisters here on earth we also did or did not do to him. As a result, we will either enter into eternal life with him or go away into eternal punishment. At one time or another we have all wondered what heaven will be like. Some ponder artwork depicting angels playing harps. Others think of gourmet dining or magnificent golf courses and other delights. Some even think it might be boring. But what is it really like? St. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 2:9 (recalling Isaiah 64:4): But as it is written, ‘What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him.” And that will en-dure for eternity.

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“Truth, Conscience, & Your Spiritual Health”. Dr. Melanie Barrett, PhD, STL, STD. Chair and Professor of Moral Theology at USML. Author of several books, including Love’s Beauty at the Heart of the Moral Life. Are there moral absolutes, “even today”? How is conscience different from opinion? How is it open to self-deception? What’s my (and the Church’s) obligation in forming my conscience? What if I disagree with the Church’s teaching on a moral issue? How is conscience related to spiritual and personal health? Sunday, April 29. Noon to 1:30pm. St. Catherine Laboure Church 3535 Thornwood, Glenview, IL. 847-729-1414. Book table and refreshments. Free-Will Offering.

• Please join us to celebrate at St. Joseph the Worker, 181 W. Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL.

• All are invited to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday on April 8, 2018 starting with the Chaplet at 2:30 pm in front of the image on Dundee Road, then proceed into the Church to celebrate the Holy Mass at 3:00 PM—the Hour of Great Mercy, and concluding with a light reception in the Social Hall.

• Material will be provided with the prayers that Jesus Himself dictated

Celebration of the Feast of the Divine Mercy April 8, 2018

A post card write in campaign is being encouraged across the Chicago Archdiocese to convince Cardinal Cupich to support the archdiocese in divesting from its fossil fuel company investments. Please consider sending a copy of the post card below to: Most Reverend Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, PO Box 1979, Chicago, IL 60690-1979 Pope Francis explains in his Encyclical Letter Laudato Si’ or Care For Our Common Home that:

I. 20. Exposure to atmospheric pollutants produces a broad spectrum of health hazards, especially for the poor, and causes millions of premature deaths.

I. 165. We know that technology based on the use of highly polluting fossil fuels – especially coal, but also oil and, to a lesser degree, gas – needs to be progressively replaced without delay.

“The Archdiocese of Chicago, America's third largest by Catholic population, told Reuters it will reexamine its more than $100 million worth of fossil fuel investments.”

"We are beginning to evaluate the implications of the encyclical across multiple areas, including investments and also including areas such as energy usage and building materials," Betsy Bohlen, chief operating officer for the Archdiocese, said in an email. Reuters August 12, 2015 Additional post cards are available by request from McLouis Robinet, by email at mrobinet@ameritech.net. Mac is a member of the Chicago Arch-diocese Care For Our Common Home Ministry.

Back side of the postcard

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April Designated to Raise Awareness of the

Importance of Public Health According to the American Public Health Association’s website, “… every year chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes are responsible for millions of premature deaths…Catching and preventing these illnesses and incidents before they develop is the key to improving our nation’s health.

At St. Joseph the Worker Church, we agree. This is why we are hosting Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Screenings are fast, painless and affordable. Three key tests check for blocked carotid arteries, an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation, and high blood pressure, which are the three leading risk factors for stroke. Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., yet, with preventive strategies, 80% of strokes can be prevented. Other tests check for abdominal aortic aneurysms and hardening of the arteries in the legs. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women. Many events also offer blood tests, including cholesterol, glucose and c-reactive protein screenings, as well as take-home colon cancer early detection tests. Screening packages start at $139. Single tests cost around $70. For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-888-653-6441 or go to www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle or text the word circle to 797979. Pre-registration is required.

Looking for something fun and exciting to do? Want to meet more friends and learn from others? Thinking of helping the parish? If you answered Yes to any of the questions above, then WE NEED YOU! A committee of volunteers is in process. There are many events being planned in the near future. But we need lots of volunteers to make these events suc-cessful. More info to come or call Elaine Simpson at 847-537-2740 or email to esimpson@stjosephworker.com.

Food Drive April 15th & 22nd

During the week of April 15th and 22nd, we will be having a Food Drive for the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist. These are the same sisters we had the drive for linens last year, which was very successful and they were extremely grateful.

These delightful, dedicated sisters serve in the poor section of the northwest side of the city of Chicago. Last August they were seeing about 70 families per week, now averaging about 120-150 families. They have asked for our help, and I know the generosity of the people of St. Joseph the Worker will come through for them.

Sister Jessica has some specific needs for their food pantry:

* Canned Fruit * Canned Vegetables * Cereal * Oatmeal * Canned Meat * Canned Fish * Jelly Their pantry receives fresh milk, some cheese, and bread on a regular basis, but the above items seem to be in big demand, and always low on reserves. Any and all food donations, if not above will be gratefully accepted.

We will collect for two weekends, and deliver the following week.

Thank you as always, for your generous support.

EVERYTHING God, of your goodness give me yourself, for you are enough for me. And only in you do I have everything. —St. Julian of Norwich

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Sacramental Celebration

Baptism Preparation: English: First Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room Spanish: First Sundays: 1:45 p.m. in the

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Sacrament of Baptism: Parents and Godparents play an important role in the faith life of your child. Please be aware that godparents must also be practicing Catholics. You must attend the preparation class and register your child for the sacrament. English: First, third & fifth Sundays: 2:30 p.m. Spanish: First & third Saturdays: 9:15 a.m. Polish: First Saturday: 10:30 a.m.; First & third Sundays: 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Matrimony: Congratulations on your Engagement! A minimum of four months advanced preparation is required. Please call the parish office for an appointment. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): Anyone interested in becoming a Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith is invited to call the office.

Religious Education: A child must be in the religious education program for TWO YEARS prior to receiving the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist or Confirmation. Must present a Baptismal Certificate at time of registration. Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9—5 English Classes: Mondays, 6:30—7:45 pm All Grades Spanish Classes: Sundays, 10:30 am

Communion for the Sick/Homebound: Ministries of Care visit and bring the Eucharist to the sick, homebound or hospitalized. Please call the parish office to arrange a visit.

Bulletin articles: Submission deadline is Saturday before 2PM for the upcoming Sunday bulletin. Deliver copy to the parish office or email articles, comments or suggestions to vann@stjosephworker. com

Donate Clothes & Miscellaneous Household Items to AMVETS: Drop off behind Amvets building at 700 McHenry Road in Wheeling: M-Sat 8 am - 5 pm

Food Pantry is CLOSED: If you would like to donate or to receive assistance, please contact the Wheeling Township Food Pantry—1616 N. Arlington Heights in Arlington Heights, IL

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Social Hall Business Hours Fridays 6:30—8:30 pm; Saturdays & Sundays 2—6

pm; Walk-ins welcome For more details, please contact Lupita 224-900-0399; lupita.gomez1984@gmail.com or call the parish office at 847-537-2740 during normal business hour.

Parish Information Deacon: Martin Carrillo

Directors of Religious Education: Deacon Martin Carrillo English Silvia Arce Spanish

Polish School: Renata Rudnicki Principal

Music Ministry: Maria Bialkowski English/Polish Mass Jose Verduzco Spanish Mass Zbigniew Blicharz Polish Mass

Administrative Staff: Elaine Simpson Business Manager Mercedes Gwinn Parish Secretary Van Nguyen Bulletin Editor Augustin Albavera Building Maintenance

Welcome New Parish Members: All are welcome to worship at St. Joseph the Worker. To become an active member of the parish, please fill out the registration form or stop by the office.