401 Brassel Street Lockport, Illinois 60441 815-723-3291

www.sjvianneylockport.org Office Hours: Tuesday—Friday 10:00AM—3:00PM

saintjohnvianney50@att.net

The Very Rev. Grzegorz P. Podwysocki, Pastor Deacon Rev. Mr. Joseph Dalpiaz

Masses Tuesday - Friday 8:00 am Saturday 8:00 am (Only on first Saturday) 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am - English 9:00 am - English 10:30 am - Polish

Confessions Before Saturday Mass 3:30 pm

Baptisms/Weddings Call for appointment

March 10, 2019 1st Sunday of Lent

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — God brought us into this land flowing with milk and honey (Deuteronomy 26:4-10). Psalm — Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble (Psalm 91). Second Reading — The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart (Romans 10:8-13). Gospel — Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus was led into the desert for forty days (Luke 4:1-13). ALMSGIVING, PRAYER, FASTING, AND TEMPTATION As we begin our season of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving, the reading from Deuteronomy reminds us of our duty of almsgiving, that we “set [our offerings] before the Lord, [our] God, [and] shall bow down in [God’s] presence” (Deuteronomy 26:10). The reading from Romans refers us to our prayer, reminding us that “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart . . . For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:8, 13). These are comforting words, and encourage us to ask God for what we need and to aid us in our prayer. Finally, the Gospel of Luke shows us a fasting Jesus, who was tempted as we are, and who knows what it means to be human. Someone once said that temptation arises when you’re tired and weary, and the devil comes along and makes a perfectly reasonable suggestion. Jesus shows us that, with his help, we too can overcome our temptations, reasonable as they may sound. Announcements:

Please checkout The Catholic Faith at: FORMED.ORG

Password: BJKGVD

Join us on Facebook at St. John Vianney Catholic Church

Stations of the Cross Every Friday During Lent

English Stations at 6 pm Polish Stations at 7 pm

BROTHERS IN CHRIST Saturdays 8:30-9:30 am

Prayer ♦ Scripture Reflection ♦ Fellowship

PAST AND FUTURE There is no saint without a past—and no sinner

without a future. —Anonymous

Saturday, March 9 at 4:00 p.m. Michelle Maurisak (Health) by Family Raul Juarez (B-day) by wife, Tina †John & Marie Momich by Chris & Dawn Virva Sunday, March 10 at 9:00 a.m. John & Dorothy Mitchell Family by Family †Richard P. Burian by Rosemary Burian & Family 10:30 a.m. †Salata Rodzinny Tuesday, March 12 at 8:00 a.m. (St. Monica Prayer Group) James & Dorothy Armbruster by Family Wednesday, March 13 at 8:00 a.m. †Wes Ahlgrim by Deacon Joe & Carolyn Thursday, March 14 at 8:00 a.m. †Roslyn Hylek (5yr Rem) by Ted & Family Friday, March 15 at 8:00 a.m. †Noel Palada by Ariel Palada Saturday, March 16 at 4:00 p.m. †Ray Lenski by Evelyn Andrysiak †Frank Hodak by Mary Kittle Laura Morantos by Mary Kittle †Jackie Fandl by Dr. Tom & Lynn Swierkowski Sunday, March 17 at 9:00 a.m. †Jackie Fandl by Dr. Tom & Lynn Swierkowski 10:30 a.m. Jozef Kopinski (Surgery) by Family

Mass Intentions for the Week

LECTORS FOR NEXT WEEKEND: Saturday 4:00p.m. - Mike Sunday 9:00a.m. - Mark

Lent Soup Suppers

We would like to offer a series of 3 Lenten Soup Suppers here at

St. John Vianney this coming Lent. They would be held on Fridays before Stations of the Cross from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm. A Lenten Soup Supper is a simple meal comprised of meatless soup, bread, butter, and coffee/tea. It offers us an opportunity to get to know one another in an informal setting and to identify in a small way with those in our world who very often have little or nothing to eat. But, that can only happen if we have some volunteers (3 to

each provide a pot of soup and 1 to provide the bread and butter). You would have to volunteer for only one supper. Surely, we have enough people in our parish who will volunteer. Contact

Deacon Joe at (708) 966-4353 or via email deaconjoe1939@comcast.net as soon as possible.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: First Sunday of Lent; Rite of Election; Rite of Calling the Candidates to Continuing Conversion; Rite of Sending; Daylight Saving Time begins; Girl Scouting Sunday Monday: Julian Calendar Lent begins Friday: Abstinence

THE ETERNAL FLAME FOR THIS WEEK

Will burn in Memory of Francis Davis

† WE LIFT UP IN PRAYER Long Term Needs: Fr. Andrew, Ann Marie Nawrocki, Naia Peña, Rachel Colabello, John Sims, Wendy Kelm, Keith Schranz, Lucas Milo, Ted Hylek, Heather Pajak, The Eaton Family, Dixie Wiles, Romana Davila, Lawrence Dapriele, Marilyn Zlogar, Mark Gariboldi, Cathy McManamey, Raul Juarez, Lucille Catherine Russler (baby), Henryka Sztoncel, Tom Swierkowski, Luanne Dapriele, Mike Lozano, Michelle Maurisak Immediate Needs: Joan Fajkucy, Lynn Marie, Roberto Davila, Nicole Neubauer, Joann Baan, Marcella Tumang, Salvadore Garcia, Ralph Drong, Frank Pagano, Dorothy Carrescia, Krzsztof Komar, Easton Bleuer, Gloria Castillo, Romana Davila, Rosa Maria Santos, Adam Sztoncel, Lynn Swierkowski, Owen Neubauer, Richard Burian, Rosemary Burian, Christopher Hozjan, Jack Waxweiler, Carol Fabek, Cora Zgrabik, Jim Pelc, Richard Morelli, Richard Johnson † We hope that you will pray for them each day, privately or with your family. Prayer for those in need is an important responsibility of the Christian Community.

†FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon them.

Divine Mercy Chaplet: Saturday, March 9…Day 1

PILGRIM VIRGIN

Invite the blessed Mother, Our Lady of Fatima Statue, into your home and help her evangelize her message of peace through the Rosary. The intent of the devotion is that the statue travel from house to house. It will be in your home for one week or as long as you want to keep her. You can invite family and friends to say the rosary, or just enjoy her presence in your home and have your

own private devotion. Please call Gwen at 708-259-6303.

Weekly Offering Weekly Goal: $2,500.00 March 3, 2019 ………………………………………….$3,967.00

OUR WARMEST WELCOME To all who celebrate with us, whether visitors, long time residents, or newly arrived in the parish. If you are not

registered at St. John Vianney or need to make changes, please fill out the form below and place in the collection

basket. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

ADULT 1 Name______________________________ Phone__________________ Address__________________________ __________________________ Email

Date of Birth___________________ Language spoken at home______________ Marital Status:____Married by Priest Y N

Religion:________________________ Sacraments received? Baptism, 1st Comm., Confirm.

ADULT 2 Husband Wife Name_______________________________ Phone______________ Address__________________________ __________________________ Date of Birth_____________ Language spoken at home_______________ Marital Status:____Married by Priest Y N Religion:________________________ Sacraments received? Baptism, 1st Comm., Confirm.

Are you transferring from another parish?__ Former Parish Name_____________________ Please list the names and dates of birth of those in your household, excluding the names above:

Name Birthdate Relationship 1___________________________________2___________________________________3___________________________________ 4___________________________________

Thank You for your continuing support. Please remember St. John Vianney in your

Will and Estate Planning.

ST. MONICA PRAYER GROUP FOLLOWING THE 8:00 AM TUESDAY MASS We, the members of St. Monica Prayer Group, invite you to join us in praying for the spiritual,

physical, and emotional needs of our children and grandchildren. Please join us as we come together

weekly to cover our children with prayer.

St. John Vianney Prayer "O my God, come to me, so that You may

dwell in me and I may dwell in you."

Word of Life For expectant mothers

placing their children for adoption: May they receive loving support

as they walk this journey; We pray to the Lord:

FEED YOUR HUNGRY NEIGHBORS Lockport churches donate to the Lockport Food Pantry known as FISH, the symbol of Christianity. They serve 750 to 800 People monthly which is more than 250 local families.

Our Lord would want us to share what we have been given with those who have less. Presently needed are canned beans, meats and fish, peanut butter, jellies, canned vegetables (especially corn & green beans, spaghetti & sauce, cereals, pancake mix and syrup. Soaps, bath tissue, paper products and shampoo are also needed. Thank you for your generosity. You will be blessed. Feeding the Hungry is one of the Corporal Works of Mercy.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR CANS CAREFULLY. IF THEY ARE OUTDATED OR EXPIRING IN

CURRENT MONTH, WE HAVE TO THROW THEM AWAY. We cannot be liable for causing illnesses.

1463 S. Farrell Road

WHY NOT A MASS INTENTION! If you are thinking of sending someone a get-well card, or a special occasion is coming up, a birthday or an anniversary, why not have a Mass said for them? Mass intentions are for the living as well as the deceased. There’s no nicer way to offer tribute, or better prayer you can offer for those you love. Just fill out the form below and show how much you care.

REQUESTS FOR † MASS INTENTIONS If you would like to have a Mass offered, please fill out this form and drop in the collection basket. There is no better way to offer tribute, and no better prayer you can offer for those you love. Please include an offering of $10 for each intention in the envelope with your Mass request form. Please schedule 2 weeks in advance. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Intention Name _____________________________________ _____Living _____ Deceased Requested by_____________________________________ Phone_________________________________ Date/Time Wanted_________________________

Funeral Mass Arrangements Upon the death of a loved one, a family member should contact the parish office as soon as possible (815-723-3291). You will be contacted by our bereavement coordinator, Anna Siwiec-Sitkowska, who will assist the family in planning the funeral liturgy for the deceased.

If it is too difficult for you to walk to the front of the church to receive Communion, please know that at each Mass an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion comes to the back of the church to distribute Communion. If you would like to have the Extraordinary Minister give you communion in the back of church, please let an usher know before Mass begins. At Communion time, when you see the Extraordinary Minister come to the back, please raise your hand so that they can see you and give you Holy Communion.

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY “Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. And give us peace. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and

Savior. Amen. P.F.C. JASON W. DRAKSLER [U.S. ARMY] P.F.C. JOSHUA D. DRAKSLER [U.S. ARMY] SGT. 1st Class MICHAEL MATTHEW PAJAK [U.S. ARMY] SR. AIRMAN NICHOLAS MAVRIN [U.S.A.F.] LT. WILLIAM BRADSHAW (USAF)

If you have a family member who is overseas please let us know so we may pray for their safe return.

MAY GOD BLESS THEM ALL

Mężczyźni Świętego Józefa Kim są Mężczyźni Świętego Józefa? W dzisiejszych czasach istnieje wiele przeszkód na drodze wiary, ale Mężczyzna Świętego Józefa to człowiek, który szuka Pana w swoim życiu: (Jer 29,13) “Będziecie Mnie szukać i znajdziecie Mnie, kiedy będziecie Mnie szukać z całego serca”. Nasz Pan Jezus Chrystus przyszedł, aby pokazać nam Miłość i my odkrywamy naszą rolę jako mężczyźni, którzy dostrzegają potrzeby inne niż poszukiwanie mocy i przywilejów (Łk 22,25). Mężczyźni Świętego Józefa to mężczyźni którzy "wspierają się nawzajem i wzajemnie się budują" (1Tes 5,11) i trwają w Bogu(Jan 15). W rezultacie Mężczyzna Świętego Józefa jest spełniony przez odnajdywanie radości życia bożego w celach, jakie odkrywa dla swojego życia (Kol. 1,9-12). Mężczyźni Świętego Józefa to katolicka sieć mężczyzn. Spotkanie Grupy w naszej parafii odbędzie się w pierwszy czwartek miesiaca, o 7:00 pm. Serdecznie zapraszamy.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

Often, when a family keeps vigil around a person who is preparing for death, they may notice three interwoven activities. First, the dying person may become more prayerful and reflective than ever before, reviewing life’s journey in gratitude to God, or seeking forgiveness and making amends for wrongs. Second, as death approaches, the need to eat and drink is lessened until even an ice cube brushed against the lips is satisfying. Third, persons who are dying often make plans to give their possessions away, making bequests, handing treasures down, providing for favorite charities. Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving: with these three “pillars” of Lent, we rehearse our death every year in this season, and anticipate the final work we will do in this life. And every year, at the end of our journey, is the joy of Easter and the experience of the victory of Christ over death’s darkness and power. Annually, we remind ourselves that the Christian experiences the same power and presence at the end of life’s journey: Christ to the rescue and the lasting joy of heaven.

ST. JOSEPH’S TABLEST. JOSEPH’S TABLE Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 5 pm

ANNUAL ST. JOSEPH POTLUCK & SWEETS TABLE

St. John Vianney Church Saturday, March 16, 2019, Immediately following the 4:00 pm Mass

All are welcome!

March 19th is the Feast of St. Joseph. Come celebrate with us this

special feast day in honor of St. Joseph who is the Patron of the Universal Church, workers, laborers, carpenters, protector of virgins

and adorer of our Lord.

Please bring a meatless dish to pass. Coffee and beverages will be provided.

Calling all bakers! Any extra baked goods for a small bake sale table, for this same evening would be appreciated. Donations collected will be sent to the poor.

Thank you and see you there!

2019 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal

Pledge your gift to the CMAA!

God calls all of us to be Signs of Hope for those in need in the Diocese of Joliet. The CMAA supports 30 ministries that benefit so many and allow us to do God’s work here on earth. Our parish could not possibly accomplish all that the diocese is able to

when we all work together.

Our parish’s goal for the 2019 CMAA is $10,700. If we raise more than this goal, 70 percent of the

amount over goal will be returned to the parish.

Please prayerfully reflect on how you can best support this year’s CMAA. You may make your gift

using one of the pledge envelopes available in the church, by returning the pledge card you received in the mail, visiting jolietdioceseappeal.org, or texting “Donate” to (815) 205-1949 to link to a donation

form from your mobile phone.

Seeking Business Manager

Holy Family currently has an opening for a full time Parish Business Manager. This professional administrator will report directly to the Pastor, assisting the Pastor with the stewardship of the financial and personnel resources of the parish, in accordance with diocesan policies and guidelines. They must also be computer-literate, have experience in accounting, be knowledgeable in communication, have an undergraduate degree in business or related field, and five years of business and/or church related experience. We are looking for a person of faith committed to Gospel values that is a responsible manager of resources, and helps the Church fulfill its mission and purpose. Interested candidates should submit their resume to Fr. Dennis Paul at dpaul@holyfamilyshorewood.org. Please contact the Parish Office with any questions at 815-725-6880.

Seeking Seasonal Cemetery Workers

The Diocese of Joliet Cemetery Office is seeking to hire Seasonal Cemetery workers (positions available in Wheaton, Romeoville, East Joliet and Kankakee). These positions consist of the performance of seasonal work in the cemetery for the maximum period as outlined in the union contract (March through October). A valid Illinois drivers’ license is required. Must be willing and able to perform tasks as outlined in the Cemetery Seasonal job description. To view job description, visit: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/listjobs.php Normal 40 hour workweek. Ninety-day (90) probationary period. Union membership is required. Conditions and pay-rate ($13.00 per hour to $15.00 per hour based on qualifications) as outlined in the current union contract. Seasonal/temporary with no benefits. Interested applicants may email a resume and/or application to: humanresources@dioceseofjoliet.org. To mail resumes and/or applications, mail to: Office of Human Resources Blanchette Catholic Center, 16555 Weber Road, Crest Hill, IL 60403.

Additional job listings and descriptions can be found at http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/listjobs.php.

Widowed and feeling stuck? Come and find ways to move toward

inner peace and new hope in life. Joyful Again! Widowed Ministry

Program presents a

Retreat/Workshop for Men & Women

March 30 & 31, 2019 Holy Family Med. Ctr., Des Plaines

To register call: 708-354-7211

e-mail us at joyfulagain7211@gmail.com website: www.joyfulagain.org

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

Fridays during Lent 11am-9pm

Knights of Columbus Holy Trinity Council 4400 1813 East Cass Street, Joliet, IL

Call ahead for carryout 815-723-3827. More information & menu available at

http://www.kofc4400.com

398800 St John Vianney Church 401 Brassel St Lockport IL 60441-4902 Contact: Bernadetta Kopinski (815)723-3291 Win 10 Pub 2016 Acrobat DC Messages: