PARISH ADDRESS

40000 North U.S. Highway 45 Old Mill Creek, Illinois 60046-7464 phone 847.395.3474 fax 847.395.3552 email rectory@straphaelcatholic.org www.straphaelcatholic.org

PARISH STAFF

Fr. Michael McGovern, Pastor Dr. Gregory K. Webster, Deacon Deacon Peter LeTourneau, Opera ons Director Ms. Anne e Wynn, Coordinator of Religious Ed. Mr. Alex Fries, Music Director

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Fourth Sunday of Lent March 22, 2020

LAETARE SUNDAY This Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Lent, is Laetare Sunday. The La n word "laetare" means "rejoice". As we move through Lent and come closer to Easter, the Church invites us to be joyful on this Sunday. It may seem odd to speak of being joyful at such an unse ling me as we are going through locally, na onally and globally.

Yet we are mindful today of St. Paul's word's 2000 years ago: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!...Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and pe on, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of

God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:4)

READINGS FOR THIS WEEK We are a emp ng to broadcast Mass from St. Raphael church for this Sunday. Check our parish website (www.straphaelcatholic.org) and our Facebook page. For those who would like to follow the scripture readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, see: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Ephesians 5:8-14 and John 9:1-38.

THE ANNUNCIATION March 25 is the Solemnity of the Annuncia on of our Lord. Nine months before Christmas the Church celebrates the Incarna on of the Lord Jesus, recalling that the Holy Spirit overshadowed Mary a er she said "yes" to God's plan for her to be the mother of the Lord (Luke, Chapter 1:26-38). We learn from Mary that God can do infinitely more with us when we say "yes" to God's plan than if we say "no". We also marvel that "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us." As we reflect with wonder on the mystery of God becoming a human being in Jesus of Nazareth, let us consider new ways we can promote the sanc ty of each and every human life.

BISHOP BARTOSIC POSTPONED Bishop Mark Bartosic was scheduled to speak at St. Raphael on Wednesday, March 25. Given the precau ons now in place for everyone's health and safety, we will reschedule Bishop Bartosic's talk at a later date.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS The church will be open on Fridays of Lent from 8:00am un l 9:30am and again from 6:30pm un l 7:30pm for those who wish to pray or make the Sta ons of the Cross. Booklets with the medita ons for the Sta ons of the Cross will be available on a table; if you take a booklet, please keep it. New booklets will be placed on a table each Friday. Remember we cannot make the Sta ons of the Cross as a group, so people are encouraged to provide proper space between each other if you are moving from sta on to sta on. I encourage you to pray for the sick and their families as you make the Way of the Cross.

CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL St. Raphael will s ll have confession available during Lent. There are new guidelines in place for health reasons. The penitent is asked to remain standing on the other side of the screen when speaking with the priest. I would ask that all people going to confession use the screen rather than speak face-to-face. Booklets that help you prepare for the sacrament are available in the church; if you pick up that booklet, please keep it for future use. Confession is scheduled for Saturdays at 3:00pm on March 28 and April 4. Addi onal mes are schedule for the end of Lent. While wai ng to see the priest please remain six feet distant from other people wai ng for confession. Thank you.

In our Lord,

Fr. Mike McGovern mmcgovern@archchicago.org

† Parish Office Hours † Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Bap sm Registered parishioners should contact the parish office at 847-395-3474.

Marriage Prepara on Registered and suppor ng members should call the office. A date should not be set un l consul ng the pastor.

St. Raphael The Archangel Religious Educa on Program

No Class: March 25– Spring Break

Events (These services may have to be postponed

to a later date. )

Friday, April 17, 7:00 pm Confirma on Rehearsal, St. Raphael Church Sunday, April 19, 1:00 pm Confirma on, St. Raphael Church Saturday, April 25, 9:30 am First Holy Communion Prac ce, St. Raphael Church Sunday, April 26, 11:00 am First Holy Communion, St. Raphael Church

For more informa on about our Religious Educa on Program, please contact Anne e Wynn, Coordinator at (847)395-3474 or religiouseduca on@straphaelcatholic.org

Bundle Up Sunday, March 21-22, 2020

Before and a er all Masses, a St. Vincent DePaul trailer will be parked outside for your convenience to drop off small household items, clothing, etc. Your dona ons help St. Vincent serve many people in need.

Reconcilia on (Confession) Saturday, March 28 3:00-3:30 pm Thursday, April 2 Noon-1:00 pm Saturday, April 4 3:00-3:30 pm Monday, April 6 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Good Friday, April 10 9:00 am-Noon

Fourth Sunday of Lent March 22, 2020

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Fourth Saturday of the Month at 7:00 pm Lively conversa ons and interviews examine how to live a life of faith.

Cardinal Cupich has suspended public liturgy for the me being.

THANK YOU TO OUR SEMINARIANS For the health and safety of the community at Mundelein Seminary, all of the seminarians departed last week as the academic year was brought to an early conclusion. Please con nue to keep in your prayers: Deacon Trevor Buster (Witchita) , Colin Patrick (Atlanta) and Jeff Frieden (Dubuque). Deacon Trevor is scheduled to be ordained a priest in the spring; Colin and Jeff will return to St. Raphael in September. The presence of these three young men has been a genuine blessing to our parish. Please keep them in your prayers. -Fr. Mike

Deadline for Catholic Financial Life Catholic School Scholarships is MARCH 31

Catholic Financial Life had awarded thousands of dollars in Scholarships to members of Chapter #929 St. Raphael the Archangel over the past several years. Catholic Financial Life scholarships are available to members that a end Catholic Grade school and High school. Scholarships are available to members that a end college as well (Catholic or not). Applica on deadline is March 31st and can be found on the Catholic Financial Life website h p://www.Catholicfinanciallife.org under member benefits. If you have any ques ons or would like more informa on on how you or your child can become a member of Catholic Financial Life and be eligible for future scholarships, please contact Ma Tomlinson at 847-548-6288.

Fourth Sunday of Lent March 22, 2020

Open Arms Mission Food Pantry 1548 Main Street, An och, Illinois

from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

St. Raphael the Archangel parishioners volunteer the second Wednesday and fi h Tuesday of each month. Tuesday, March 31, 2020 is the next date when our help is needed.

To volunteer, call Pat Clark at 847.395.5683.

MassIntentions Week of March 22, 2020 Inten ons for: Requested by:

Saturday, March 21, 2020 The Siron Family

† Bonnie Piasecki Evelyn Ong

Donna and Paul Pavelski

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Parishioners of St. Raphael The Archangel

† Helen Northcu William & Irus

† Eileen Lincoln Jan Moran

Monday, March 23, 2020 † Tabitha Winger Beverly and Lucien Matuszewski

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 † Eugene Latz Cecile Latz

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 † Encarnacion Hernando Evelyn Ong

Thursday, March 26, 2020 † Norbert and Ida Dolan Marilyn Dolan

Friday, March 27, 2020 Laura Tebben The Tebben Family

Saturday, March 28, 2020 The Siron Family

† Eliza Moreno Vasquez Evelyn Ong

The Cardenas Family

Sunday, March 29, 2020

Parishioners of St. Raphael The Archangel

† Vytas Suopys The Suopys Family

† The Slonskis Family The Slonskis Family

Father McGovern will offer Masses privately for the Inten ons listed above. If you would like to have a Mass said for a beloved family member, friend, or special inten on,

please call the parish office at 847.395.3474. (†Deceased)

Prayer Requests For the Sick Please pray for those in our parish

and community who are sick:

Frank Link Paula Emmerth Dean Pedersen

Bob Geske Rod Loomis

Residents of Rolling Hills

Fourth Sunday of Lent March 22, 2020

DIAPER DRIVE – March 28-29 One in 3 children under the age of 3 live in economically disadvantaged families. Diapers are o en overlooked as an everyday item needed by families with limited financial resources. PLEASE HELP. Your dona on will enable Catholic Chari es to buy diapers for less than you can at just 13 cents each. They then distribute to local food pantries, maternity programs and shelters. Checks should be made out to Catholic Chari es. Cash, full or par al packages of diapers are also accepted. Thank you for your support! Sponsored by the Altar & Rosary Sodality Women’s Club

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Please submit any ar cles, events or ac vi es that you would like included in the bulle n, no later than 12 noon on Wednesday, eleven days prior to publica on. All ar cles are subject to approval.

Please include your contact informa on in case we have any ques ons.

Fourth Sunday of Lent March 22, 2020

GIVE GOD PERMISSION Mother Teresa of Calcu a had a wonderful way of saying very important things using very few words. A Catholic bishop once asked Mother Teresa how he could improve his spiritual life; Mother replied: "Give God permission." Those three words convey an important spiritual truth: that we have to give God permission to direct us and our en re lives according to His holy will. Many of us ask God for signs: signs that will reassure us about the decisions we are making, or what is the best direc on for our lives. We seek signs that reassure us that God genuinely cares about us and that we are not alone. Yet, how many of the saints like Mother Teresa remind us that Chris an faith is not so much about asking God for signs, but giving God permission to make me into a sign; that my very life becomes a tes mony to the presence, love and ac on of God at work in the world. As we make the journey of Lent this year, I encourage each of us to give God permission to be God of our lives and transform us into living signs of His presence and love.

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