St. John the Apostle Church, Villa Park

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

OUR PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS WHO ARE SICK:

If you would like your name added to or removed from this list for prayers, please call the rectory. Maria Ester Aguilar, Janet Anderson, Ann Bader, Ray Bader, Guadalupe Bautista, Lilia Carbajal, John Castrejon, Tilmon Chelette, Pat Corcoran, Isabel-la Daytesola, Carol DeWitt, Mary Doris, John Draff, Leo Dube, Brock Eckhoff, Emily Emond, Deacon Joe Ferrari, Angelina Flores, Egan Gan. Fran Hale, Stanley Kalinowski, Charlotte Kennon, Joann Klien, David Koenig, John Kraynack, Frances Krueger, John Krzys, Amy Lewicki, Manuel Loeza, Charlene Martin Lupo, Tom McShane, Stella Mindoloska, Judy Moss, Peter Moss, Mark Orlowski, Philip Pasuntino, Joseph Pe-teck, Jennifer Perez, Matt & Annmarie Potenza, Frank Ragase, Bobby Roeback, G. Rojas, Marge Saalfeld, Mateo Santacruz, Fr. John Sebahar, Luigi Schiassi, The-resa Sekowski, Tom Shook, Tim Smith, Mondavi Sobbi, Benjamin Soriano, Mary Thoris, Florencia Trevino, Mary Vacco, Dale Vercellotti, Kevin Wallace, Casty Buchit Young.

DIRECTORY Bishop

Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon Pastor-Rev. Mark Rosenbaum

Weekend & Daily Mass– Assistant Weekend Mass Assistant Priests

Fr. Tan Nguyen SVD Fr. Nhan Van Tran SVD

Deacon Ron Madsen (630) 279-7433 Music Ministry—John Toner, Alexia Garcia

Director of Religious Education / Directora de Educacion Religiosa

Dolly Foley (630) 832-7588 R.E. Office Hours/Horario de Oficina: Monday/Lunes 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday/Sabado 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Parish Website: www.stjohnvillapark.org

Deanery: www.easterndupagedeanery.org

Bulletin Editor: bulletin@stjohnvillapark.org

RECTORY / PARISH OFFICE 630-279-7404

330 N. Westmore Ave. Villa Park IL 60181 sttacc@comcast.net

OFFICE HOURS

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Friday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE MISA SANTA

Saturday: 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM en Español

Weekdays: 7:45 AM except Thursday at 7:00 PM

Confessions / Confesiones Saturday from 4:00 – 4:45 PM or by appointment.

Baptisms / Bautismos

Pre-Baptism class in English – the 1st Sunday of the month at 12:30 PM. Preparacion pre-bautismal – primer sábado del mes a las 10:30 AM.

Contact the rectory to register. Contacte la rectoría para registrarse.

Weddings / Bodas / Quinceañeras Contact the rectory to schedule. Contacte la rectoría para programar.

MISSION STATEMENT The Catholic Community of St. John the Apostle Parish commits to live out the teachings of Jesus Christ, nourished by the Eucharist, guided by the Holy Spirit and rooted in prayer. Together we continue the mission of Christ through Evangelization, Discipleship and Charity. La misión de la Parroquia San Juan Apóstol La Comunidad Católica de la Parroquia San Juan Apóstol se compromete a vivir las enseñanzas de Jesucristo, alimentada por la Eucaristía, guiados por el Espíritu Santo y con raíces en la oración. Juntos continuamos la misión de Cristo a través de la evangelización, discipulado y Caridad.

MILITARY PRAYER LIST. As a parish family, we at St. John the Apostle pray for all the members of our parish. We especially pray for our parishioners and their relatives who are currently on active duty in the military: • DeWitt • Staff Sgt. Adam Griswold • Pvt. Aren Menor • Pvt. Joseph Aguayo-Ludvik • USMC Joseph Ciesla • Spc. Thomas • AIC Darren Menor • A1C Ryan Pemberton • Sgt. Andrew J. Peterson • Sgt. Donald J. Peterson • A1C Anthony Pieroni—USAF • Pvt. Jeremy Schumacher • Spc. MP Catherin R. Stover/Peterson • Corp. Robert Stover • Pfc. Stephen Winter. ( name and

branch of service so that he or she can be included in a weekly prayer list in our bulletin.)

April 12th—Easter Sunday

*** PLEASE NOTE SOME EVENTS IN THIS BULLETIN MAY HAVE BEEN CANCELED

Dear Family in Christ, A most happy, joyous and blessed Easter to you and your loved ones!!! It may seem odd to be promoting celebration at this time when we can’t even celebrate Easter Sunday Mass in our churches, gathered together as God’s people in His Church. But isn’t the celebration, what Jesus came to offer in the midst of our sacrifices in life. As Jesus hung upon the Cross, the victory of the

Cross as we Catholics call it. As Jesus hung upon the Cross, he was also offering us the greatest symbol of hope in our lives. That the destructive nature of sin in our world does not get the final say, nor does sin’s emptiness erase the seal that God places upon our soul. In the waters of Baptism and through to Eternity. By the power and love of the Resurrection, Jesus Christ calls us to always bring hope. We may not have been able to physically be together, or to physically see and receive the Eucharist at this Easter. But let us remember the words of our Savior. “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” Let us continue to be believers, the practice our common priesthood, by watching and participating in the Mass upon media, praying the rosary as a family, reading and praying from the Scriptures. Let us not let the devil steal away our faithfulness through this challenging time. Our faith is certainly being tested. May we use this time to ensure our faithfulness ever more in the Lord’s promises, and never allow ourselves to be led astray. The devil counts on our giving up. May we continue to offer our prayers and love for one another, to continue to offer our faith for one another. And may this time of quarantine and sacrifice come to end, that we may fully appreciate all that has truly been given to us. Because He is risen!!! He is truly risen!!! May almighty God bless you, The Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Fr. Rosenbaum.

Dear Catholic Online Community and Catholic Online School students As the whole world continues through the difficult days associated with the effects of the COVID 19 or Coronavirus, and millions are unable to physically participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, I will have the honor of serving as Deacon to my Bishop, Bishop Joseph Strickland of the Catholic Diocese of Tyler, as he offers the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, in private, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The Holy Mass will be available online here:https://www.catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=84647 Let us pray that the Lord, in His Mercy, reach out from heaven to heal those afflicted with the virus - and intervene by the Power of the Holy Spirit - to bring an end to its devastation. Let us pray for the Church – and for all of her clergy and faithful - that she would be a witness to the Power of Living Faith in Jesus Christ and share the Good News of Jesus Christ to a world steeped in fear and darkness. Let us pray for those in Civil leadership, that the Lord would give them the wisdom they need to make right decisions for the health, safety and welfare of people in every Nation. Let us pray for those in the scientific and medical community, that they would be inspired by the Lord to find a cure for this virus. Let us pray for one another.

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THIS WEEKS EVENTS

PLEASE NOTE SOME EVENTS

MAY HAVE BEEN CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER

NOTICE

This Weeks Readings

Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY - APRIL 19, 2020 - CELEBRATION St. Alexander Parish, St. John the Apostle Parish, St. Joseph Parish and St. Pius X Parish are coming together to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1025 E. Madison St., Lom-bard, IL on April 19, 2020. 1:30 - 3:00 pm Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation for those who did not allow themselves the Lenten confession and are not in the state of grace. 3:00—3:45 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Eucharistic Benediction. 3:45 pm Holy Mass. Jesus said to St. Faustina that no sinner be afraid to approach Him or His mercy. In Saint Faustina’s “Diary,” Jesus invites each one of us to yield to His infinite mercy, to trust in His compassion and for-giveness. Great graces are promised to those who trust in Him through the Divine Mercy and who pro-claim His great mercy. Please join us in this great celebration of God’s Mercy!

ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE PARISH HALL KITCHEN -- READY FOR REFURBISHING! Dear Parishioners of St. John the Apostle, The time has come for our 50+ year old parish hall kitchen to get a badly needed facelift! Father Rosenbaum and the Finance Council have approved and will fund the majority of the cost of this project. The project timeline is 6 weeks beginning in June, 2020. We’re looking forward to repairing and updating this space for all of our members to use and enjoy, and we would appreciate your support for this project benefitting our church community. The Kitchen Project committee is asking for your donations to cover the cost of the new ap-pliances. Donations in any amount are welcome. Just place your donation in an envelope marked Kitchen Project and drop it in the collection basket at Mass or send it to the parish office. Please consider donating to this parish project and thanks again for your support of St. John the Apostle and our parish community. Sincerely, Kitchen Project Committee

GOOD FRIDAY WAY OF THE CROSS The Pro-Life Way of the Cross at the former Aanchor Abortion Clinic in Glen Ellyn on Good Friday is being cancelled. The Pro-Life Action League is still planning to have the Pro-Life Stations of the Cross at the Planned Parenthood Clinic in Aurora on Good Friday with the proper social distancing. They will also be providing a link so that if you don’t wish to attend during the coronavirus restrictions you can follow along online. They will post the time and details as soon as they are finalized. Go to www.prolifeaction.org for details. May our dear Savior continue to bless all of us during this trying time.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet has temporarily relocated homeless shelter clients to hotels

in order to keep everyone at a safe distance from one another during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Agency is in great need of monetary donations to help with the cost of hotels and food for the homeless. Catholic Charities is also seeking donations to help prepare food boxes for hungry members of the community. These food boxes are distributed twice weekly and are offered in lieu of the regular Shepherd’s Table (soup kitchen) dining room program. The following items would be greatly appreciated:

food hygiene items paper products, napkins, plates, bowls, cups plastic, utensils

Donations will be accepted at Daybreak Center (611 E. Cass Street in Joliet) at the following times: Monday 10:00am to 12:00pm

Wednesday 10:00am to 12:00pm Friday 2:00pm to 4:00pm or send a check to:

Catholic Charities 16555 Weber Road Crest Hill, IL 60403

Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,

In this most challenging of times, I am ever so grateful for your ongoing personal support and prayers. It is

moments such as these that give solid evidence of our Christian witness.

While we are very sensitive to pastoral needs, we are also called to address charitable and practical con-

cerns.

Could you be most attentive to your neighbor’s needs especially of the elderly or others who may be at

risk? Check on them. Help them as best you can. Call the Parish if we can be of assistance in any

way.

Some of our fellow parishioners may be in desperate straits financially. Please report these to us The par-

ish will respond through the St. Vincent de Paul Society or through an emergency fund which is es-

tablished for this purpose. You are welcome to contribute to this fund if you are able.

The Diocese of Joliet has also established such an emergency fund. Access to assistance is through the respective Pastor of the various parishes. In unusual circumstances, direct contact can be made to the Diocese through the Office of the Bishop at officeofthebishop@dioceseofjoliet.org. No question, we must come together in support of one another in prayer but also in

material assistance to the degree possible.

In addition to the foregoing, the financial commitments of the parish go on. We will do everything pos-

sible to continue to retain and support our parish and school employees. Could I ask you to cooperate with

the following insofar as possible?

Keep current on your parish commitment? I know this is not possible for some. Do not worry. As the same

time, there may be others who are in a position to contribute an additional sum to their ordinary gift.

Whatever the case, I am confident you will do the best you can.

Another very helpful method which I strongly encourage you to consider is “On-line” or “direct deposit”

giving. It is painless, very helpful to the parish and assists individuals such as myself who have a

temporary memory lapse occasionally in fulfilling my intended commitment.

[Insert instructions for your parish’s on-line giving options.]

Our religious education programs are being adapted in such a way that while the parish facilities are

closed during the time of the virus requirements, on-line learning by our catechists will go on in order

to assist our children to meet expectations to move on to the next grade level this coming fall. Please

keep in contact with the parish office and catechists for explanation.

Understanding that family situations may be difficult, it is asked that you keep as current as possible on

fees and other expenses. Your response at this time is very crucial.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Of Apri l 11th –Apri l 19th

Date Intention RequestedbySaturday, 11th 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 1. NoMorningMass 1. No5:00PMMass 1. Easter Vigil Mass—St. Alexander’s

Sunday 12th 9:00 AM 1. Edward & Emily Slowik (+) 2. Blanco-Bermejo Deceased Family The Children Jose ina 11:00 AM 1. Cecile Cigler—Health & Graces Stephanie Chodera 12:30 PM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns Monday, 13th 7:45 AM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns Tuesday, 14th 7:45 AM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns Wednesday, 15th 7:45 AM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns Thursday, 16th 7:00 PM 1. Fr. James Duffy (+) Stephanie Chodera Friday, 17th 7:45 AM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns Saturday, 18th 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns 1. The Parishioners of St. Johns Sunday, 19th 9:00 AM 1. Gasiciel & Kazale Deceased Family Members Sharon Kazale 11:00 AM 1. Charles Pierce (+) The Pierce Family 12:30 PM 1. Fr. John Ducaji (+) Stephanie Chodera

DID Y0U KNOW

Dispensation, the relaxation of a law in a particular instance. Canon law foresees the possibility that in a given instance the observance of the law might not bring about those values the law seeks to serve. While maintaining the permanence of the law itself, the canonical system offers the possibility of exemption from its application. A dispensation requires a reason sufficient to the seriousness of the given law, together with permission given by the authority competent to make a dispensation from that law. Vatican II taught that diocesan bishops, because of their responsibility for the universal Church, are able to dispense from universal law. The Code of Canon Law acknowledges this. The law in question, however, must not be procedural or penal or reserved to another authority (can.85). In circumstances where communication with the Holy See is impossible the dispensing power of bishops is even broader. A bishop may also delegate another to perform some of his duties in this regard. Other officials in a diocese or in a religious institute also have power to dispense from some of their respective laws.

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