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

April 7, 2019 5th Sunday of Lent

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — See, I am doing something new! (Isaiah 43:16-21) or Ezekiel 37:12-14. Psalm — The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy (Psalm 126) or Psalm 130. Second Reading — I have been taken possession of by Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:8-14) or Romans 8:8-11. Gospel — Go, and from now on do not sin any more (John 8:1-11) or John 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]. GOD’S ACTIONS NOW When Jews celebrate the Passover, they always tell the story of the Exodus in present terms, as if they themselves experienced those events: when we were prisoners in Egypt; when God brought us out of slavery and through the waters of the sea. We would do well to follow their example and see the works of Jesus and his sacrifice as being in the present, as happening to us now. We believe that Christ’s work, his teachings, and his sacrifice on the cross were not just for his followers in the past, but for all people at all times. When we think of this in our prayers, we become one in faith with that great cloud of witnesses, the saints. We have been striving through Lent to repent of our sins and failings, and to follow Jesus more closely. Today in the story of the woman caught in adultery, we see Jesus forgiving the woman, saving her from a horrible death, and urging her not to sin any more. This is new, and brings out something for which the law had not allowed—forgiveness. Of course one can sin no more if one is dead, caught in one’s sins forever. But Jesus introduces the concepts of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Saturday, April 6 at 4:00 p.m. Michelle Maurisak (Health) by Family †Frances Davis by Andrew Buczyna †Thomas Bucina by Andrew Buczyna †James A. Pelc by Rich & Barb Dapriele Sunday, April 7 at 9:00 a.m. John & Dorothy Mitchell Family by Family †Richard P. Burian by Rosemary Burian & Family Kate Mey by Grandma Gariboldi †Doug Eaton by Eaton Family Health of Son †Jimmy Steele by Vicky P’Pool 10:30 a.m. †Zuzanna & Stanislaw Moskal (Swiatej Pamiece) by Bozena & Czeslaw Bisaga Tuesday, April 9 at 8:00 a.m. (St. Monica Prayer Group) †Arlene Poepsel by Andrew Buczyna Wednesday, April 10 at 8:00 a.m. †Irena Kowalkowski by brother, Czesiu Thursday, April 11 at 8:00 a.m. †Cynthia Garcia & Sons by Andrew Buczyna Friday, April 12 at 8:00 a.m. †Noel Palada by Ariel Palada Saturday, April 13 at 4:00 p.m. †Andrysiak Family by Evelyn Andrysiak †Steve Organiscak by Andrew Buczyna †Janet Millraney by Mary Kittle Jack Maurer (B-day) by Mary Kittle Sunday, April 14 at 9:00 a.m. †James A. Pelc by Andrew Buczyna 10:30 a.m. Intention of the Presider

Mass Intentions for the Week

LECTORS FOR NEXT WEEKEND: Saturday 4:00p.m. - Gwen Sunday 9:00a.m. - Kathy

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Stations of the Cross Every Friday During Lent

English Stations at 6 pm Polish Stations at 7 pm

April 13-14 second collection will be for Utilities. Thank you & God bless.

Please note that there will be

no 8 am Mass on Holy Thursday, April 18th, no 8 am Mass on Good Friday, April 19th,

no 4 pm Mass on Holy Saturday, April 20th, and no 7 am Mass on Easter Sunday, April 21st.

BROTHERS IN CHRIST

Saturdays 8:30-9:30 am Prayer ♦ Scripture Reflection ♦ Fellowship

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Wednesday, April 17th

7:00-9:00 pm (Bilingual)

Weekly Offering Weekly Goal: $2,500.00 March 24, 2019 ………………..……………………….$4,277.00

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."

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Lent; Third Scrutiny Thursday: St. Stanislaus Friday: Abstinence Saturday: St. Martin I

THE ETERNAL FLAME FOR THIS WEEK

Will burn in memory of Ken Vrtis

† 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, 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, 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, April 6…Day 9

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.

Word of Life May we turn to the Lord

in humility and repentance when we fail to cherish our own lives

and the lives of those we encounter each day; 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 Lockport, IL 60441

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

Next weekend, many churches provide palms to be carried in the opening moments of the liturgy, as we gratefully recall Jesus’ entry into the holy city of Jerusalem. The children who greeted him on that day used what was both handy and traditional, since palms were carried to inaugurate the joyful harvest feast of Succoth. To this day, faithful Jews are directed to take a beautiful palm branch, green and straight as possible, called a lulav, and bind it with three myrtle branches fifteen inches long, and two longer willow branches. At the end of the temple service, everyone carries the lulav, circling the sanctuary in a dance called the Hoshanot, singing hymns of joy. In other climates, Jews and Christians alike have had to make accommodations over the years. In Italy, everyone carries olive branches today, often brought from their own garden. In England, forsythia branches are preferred, a relative of the olive, sign of peace. Germans prefer pussywillows, and others look for flowering spring branches. In our part of the world, what do you think would be the best choice to express joy and welcome, and to remind us of the joy of Christ’s victory even as we prepare to commemorate his passion?

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND

10 DAYS: FEBRUARY 18-27, 2020

Walk where Jesus walk • Cruise the Sea of Galilee • Visit Nazareth • Climb the Mt. of Olives & view the Old City of Jerusalem • Walk the Via Dolorosa to the

Church of the Holy Sepulchre • Visit Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity

Hosted By: V R . G P

A J V , D J P , S . J V C C

$3499 FROM CHICAGO (Air/land tour price is $2799 plus $700 government taxes/airline surcharges)

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: Roundtrip air from Chicago, First Class/Select hotels, Breakfast & Dinner daily, Comprehensive Sightseeing, Porterage, Entrance Fees and much more!!

FOR A DETAILED BROCHURE PLEASE CONTACT FR. GREG PODWYSOCKI

Tel: (815) 723-3291 / Email: gpodwysocki@dioceseofjoliet.org

DON’T MISS THIS TRIP OF A LIFETIME!!

LENT/WIELKI POST

***Stations of the Cross/ Every Friday 6:00 pm (English); 7:00 pm (Polish) No Stations of the Cross after 8:00 a.m. weekly Mass ***Polish Lenten Lamentations – Every Sunday during Lent after Polish Mass at 10:30 am Droga Krzyżowa w każdy piątek o godz. 19:00 w Języku Polskim Gorzkie Żale –po każdej Mszy świętej niedzielnej o godz. 10:30 rano

HOLY WEEK/WIELKI TYDZIEN PALM SUNDAY/NIEDZIELA PALMOWA – April 14, 2019 Mass 4:00 pm Saturday (English)• Mass 9:00 am Sunday (English) • Mass 10:30 am Sunday (Polish) Distribution of palms during each Mass Msza św. w Jezyku Polskim w Niedziele Palmowa o godz. 10:30 rano PENITENTIAL SERVICE/SPOWIEDZ WIELKOPOSTNA Wednesday, April 17, 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm (English/Polish) Spowiedź w Języku Polskim i Angielskim - Środa, 17 kwietnia w godz. 19:00 – 21:00 NO CONFESSION during remaining of the Holy Week/W pozostałe dni Wielkiego Tygodnia nie ma Spowiedzi Świętej HOLY THURSDAY/WIELKI CZWARTEK– April 18, 2019 Mass - 7:00 pm (Bilingual)/Msza św. Polsko-Angielska o godz. 19:00 ***(no 8:00 am Mass that day) Visitation of Churches • Visits to Repository until 11:00 pm/Wizytacja w ciemnicy do godz. 23:00 GOOD FRIDAY/WIELKI PIATEK– April 19, 2019 Stations of the Cross and Liturgy of Good Friday – 3:00 pm (English) ***(no 8:00 am Mass that day) Liturgy of Good Friday – 7:00 pm (Polish) /Liturgia Wielkiego Piątku w Języku Polskim – godz. 19:00 HOLY SATURDAY– Vigil of Easter/WIELKA SOBOTA – April 20, 2019 Blessings of food baskets – 10:00 am and 11:30 am (Bilingual) / Świecenie Pokarmow o godz. 10:00 i 11:30 rano The Easter Vigil Liturgy- 7:00 pm (Bilingual)/Liturgia Wielkiej Soboty (Paschalna) Polsko-Angielska o godz. 19:00

EASTER/WIELKANOC EASTER SUNDAY/WIELKANOC– April 21, 2019 Resurrection Mass with Procession 6:00 am (Polish) • Mass 9:00 am (English) • Mass 10:30 am (Polish) Msze św. w Języku Polskim: ***Msza Sw. Rezurekcyjna z procesja, godz. 6:00 rano ***Msza św. godz. 10:30 rano MONDAY- Within the Octave of Easter/PONIEDZIALEK WIELKANOCNY – April 22, 2019 Mass - 7:00 pm (Polish)/Msza św. w Języku Polskim godz. 19:00 SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY/NIEDZIELA MILOSIERDZIA BOZEGO– April 28, 2019 • Mass 9:00 am (English) • Mass 10:30 am (Polish)/Msza św. w Języku Polskim o godz. 10:30 rano CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY – 2:00 pm (Bilingual)/Godzina Miłosierdzia Bożego (Polsko-Angielska) godz. 14:00

LITURGY SCHEDULE Lent & Holy Week 2019 Wielki Post/Wielkanoc 2019

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

The Knights of Columbus Holy Trinity Council #4400 1813 East Cass Street in Joliet will hold a membership open house on Wednesday, April 17th at 7:30pm. Membership is open to practicing Catholic gentlemen age 18 and over. For

information, call (815) 723-3827 or visit www.kofc4400.com. Facebook: Joliet Knights

Join us at Aurelio's Pizza Woodridge To Benefit St. John Vianney

And Learn the story of Abby Johnson by going to see "Unplanned"

Abby Johnson quit her job in October 2009. That simple act

became a national news story because Abby was the director of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Texas who, after participating

in an actual abortion procedure for the first time, walked down the street to join the Coalition for Life.

This movie is being shown at

The AMC Woodridge 18 Movie Theater 10000 Woodward Ave, Woodridge, IL 60517

Enjoy lunch or dinner from Aurelio's Pizza Woodridge located at 6430 Main Street Seven Bridges, while giving support to the St. John Vianney Church & Parish. Aurelio's Pizza will assist us in raising money by donating 25% of any purchases made by parishioners who dine with them before or after the movie.

To participate, give this flyer or your ticket stub to the Aurelio's Pizza Woodridge team member when making your purchase this week to receive the benefit. This donation offer

is only acceptable for all Dine-in, Carryout or Delivery orders only at

Aurelio's Pizza Woodridge 6430 Main St Suite 130

Woodridge, IL 60517 (630) 968-0077

Hours: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm

Aurelio's Pizza Woodridge Fundraiser to Benefit St. John Vianney Church & Parish

$ Subtotal amount (before tax and Gratuity)

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