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March 7, 2021 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
If
Lord,
You have
† LENT †
the Words
† PRAY †
of
† FAST †
Everlasting Life!
Psalm 19
† GIVE †
Please Notify the Parish if You, or Anyone in Your Household,
Have Been Diagnosed with COVID19, and You Recently
Attended Mass at Divine Mercy. Thank you!
FROM THE PASTOR’S PEN
LOONEY TUNES no one is there in the forest to hear it?
I got a small package in the mail. It This takes me back to Philosophy 101.
came without a sender’s name.
And what, dear reader, are you to make
Inside there was a small plastic figurine of all this whimsy? Have I gone
of a goat standing on a tree stump, bonkers? Or is it a gorgeous morning as
specifically a “screaming goat.” It I write this column?
came with a little booklet. The
introduction begins: “Dare we assume Mostly, the latter. I look out the office
how you ended up with this goat kit in window (my computer is placed such this great Hunger Hero effort, and all
your hands? Either you are in awe of that I face the window overlooking our our charitable outreach of Divine Mercy
the screaming goat’s phenomenon small parking lot). I see what had been Parish, puts a smile on peoples’ faces
that has swept over this great nation, mountains of snow melting to hillocks and maybe even gets them to laugh a
popularized by the good people of the which are more manageable. The sky is bit in joy.
Internet, or you are a serious goat- blue. All is peaceful. Let the screaming
loving aficionado. . . . Whatever goats scream! Spring seems to be in Thank you for your generosity.
brought you here, let us all rejoice in the air.
this moment of shining goat glory.
You are now the official owner of a A GREAT EFFORT
goat figurine that . . . screams. Thank O.K., now that I have got that out of my
yourself or the crazy individual who system, on to a more serious topic.
thought they were being funny by Thank you all for a great effort in our
buying this for you. The power that new Hunger Hero project!
you now hold to annoy and entertain
friends and family is endless.” We put the word out there and people
really stepped up. The food and goods
I assure you, I didn’t purchase the collected at Sacred Heart church
screaming goat. Somebody really did benefits the New Trier Township Food
send the cute little thing to me. Pantry. The food and goods collected
at St. Philip the Apostle church benefits
I do thank whoever it is. As the rest of the Northfield Township Food Pantry.
the staff can tell you, I take some
amount of perverse pleasure in People were very generous this past
annoying them from time to time. weekend and dropped off great
Prior to the screaming goat, I would quantities of supplies. I’m told that at
walk down the longish corridors of the Sacred Heart they filled two cars full of
offices and sing nonsense songs or stuff. I don’t know how many cars were
make weird noises. filled from St. Philip but I can tell you
that as Sunday morning Mass was
These tuneful (if you can call it that) taking place volunteers were loading
activities of mine are all in the spirit of the supplies collected in the lobby.
attempting to spread levity and There were numerous trips back and
joyfulness. I have limited myself to The Hunger Hero “Haul” from
forth, so I’m thinking it was a great haul
such stuff in the upstairs hall. The first of needed items. Sacred Heart Church...while St.
floor is where we meet with folks for
Philip collected 19 BAGS of
counseling, so aforesaid activities I mentioned to Maureen Valvassori, our
would not be appropriate. Director of Pastoral Care and Outreach, groceries (wow!)...all for the
that I was going to be highlighting the Northfield and New Trier Township
Now, however, with the screaming Hunger Hero project in this column but food pantries to fight hunger
goat I have a new tool with which to that highlight was coming on the heels locally! THANK YOU!
spread joy. Unfortunately, most of my of the screaming goat. Then, in my
office compatriots are working from phone call with her, I pressed the tree
home. I press the tree stump on which stump to illustrate what I was talking
the goat stands, goat screams about. She laughed. A lot.
emanate, but no one is here to hear.
Does the tree in reality actually fall if Our hope is that those we serve through
Grow Your Faith This Lent
REFUGEES - A CATHOLIC RESPONSE– THIS WEEK!
A talk by representatives from Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS) and Lynn Gordon, founder
of Madonna Mission in Chicago. Wednesday, March 10th at 7:00 p.m. Catholic social
teaching calls us to concern for all people and to justice and mercy. Jesuit Refugee
Services (JRS) has been living out this demand of our faith since 1980. Their work is
“helping refugees heal, learn and determine their own future.”
Contact Pam Coster at pcoster@gmail.com to register.
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Virtual Café for Lent - Six Week Special Series - YOU CAN STILL JOIN!
Join the Divine Mercy Virtual Café special series designed just for Lent from Ascension
Presents! Small groups will meet for six weeks of community and conversation on the
Lenten Sunday Gospels beginning February 18 and 19. Choose Thursday Evenings
7-8:00 p.m. or Friday Mornings 9:30-10:30 a.m. Register for a small group at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuWrpF9pkl83WdopLQE9PbN74Yx-
P0iDyLviDDZFaZXQAX9A/viewform
Contact Sue at slehocky@divinemercynorthshore.org for more information.
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“Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me!” Lenten Retreat Series from Loyola University
Beginning the week of February 14. Choose the day/time that works best for you:
Tuesday mornings (10:00am – 12:00pm); Tuesday evenings (6:30 – 8:30pm); or Thursday
mornings (10:00am – 12:00pm). This five week series from IPS Scripture School is designed
for the average layperson. All are welcome. No prior academic experience necessary, just
an open mind & open heart. $55 Fee. For information and registration, visit
www.luc.edu/ips/continuing-education/ipsscriptureschool/.
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Six Weeks with the Bible: Living for a Just Society - Not Too Late to Join!
Mondays beginning February 22, 9:30 a.m. by Zoom videoconference. This is a study of a
dozen selections from Scripture which will help us discover God’s vision for justice in society
and our role in His plans. Book purchase required. Leaders: Mary Slocum and Pam Coster.
Contact Pam Coster at pcoster@gmail.com to register.
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Picturing St. Joseph in European Art: A Special Presentation for the Feast of St. Joseph
In this Year of St. Joseph, SsJFX parishioner and art historian Leslie Scattone will do an
online program on Tuesday, March 16th at 7:00 p.m. on depictions of St. Joseph in art
through the ages, with special focus on European art from the 15th to early 19th centuries.
Register at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040a45aba82da6ff2-saints
PRAYER AND WORSHIP
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE: SAVE THE DATES!
Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021
Regular weekend Mass Schedule
Holy Thursday, April 1, 2021
9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (Via Livestream only at
www.divinemercynorthshore.org)
7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper at St. Philip the Apostle
(will be livestreamed) Church will remain open until 9:30 p.m.
Good Friday, April 2, 2021
9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (Via Livestream only at www.divinemercynorthshore.org)
3:00 p.m. The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord at St. Philip the Apostle
7:30 p.m. The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord at Sacred Heart (will be livestreamed)
Holy Saturday, April 3, 2021
9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (Via Livestream only at www.divinemercynorthshore.org)
Noon - Blessing of Easter Food Baskets at St. Philip the Apostle in front of Church (inclement weather will
prompt a drive-by blessing in the same location)
7:30 p.m. The Easter Vigil In the Holy Night at St. Philip the Apostle (will be livestreamed)
(Note there will be no 5:00 p.m. Mass at SH.)
Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021
8:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart, Sacred Heart School Gym, and
St. Philip the Apostle
10:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart, Sacred Heart School Gym, and
St. Philip the Apostle with Drive-In
Noon Mass at St. Philip the Apostle
HOSTED BY THE SSJFX YFF BOARD
A Jubilant 2021?
You Bet!
Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson of Old St. Pat’s
Saturday, March 13, 2021
11am – Noon
PRAYER AND WORSHIP
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS RESPECT LIFE PRAYER MASS INTENTIONS
NEEDED FOR TRIDUUM That in obedience to the command Would you like a Mass said for a
"Thou shall not kill," all nations will loved one? Just call Megan Nolan at
LITURGIES abolish the practice of abortion,
This year we plan to have 11 liturgies our office at 847-881-6664 or 847-
infanticide, and euthanasia, we pray 446-0856, and she’ll be able to help
during the Triduum (Holy Thursday
to the Lord. you. You can also email Megan
through Easter Sunday), April 1 through
April 4. Given the increase in the number Nolan at
of Masses for Easter Day, we are in PRAY FOR OUR ALPHA megan@divinemercynorthshore.org
desperate need of Communion Ministers PARTICIPANTS!
to assist at them. Is there anyway you Please pray for all those participating
can help? in our Alpha series, including the WORSHIP AIDS FOR MASS
Alpha Team members! Come Holy In an effort to reduce costs at the
We’ll train you, and have you prepared to Spirit and bless these people who parish during the pandemic, worship
distribute communion to our seek to know Jesus! aids will no longer be printed. They
parishioners.
will be found on our website, which
you can download before you come to
If you’re able to help us out this year,
Mass or scan this QR code with your
please contact Ron Vanasdlen
smart phone camera to access it at
at 847-630-7486 or you can email Ron at
church or at home so that you can
rvanasdlen@divinemercynorthshore.org
follow along. NOTE: all three Masses
will appear, so you’ll need to scroll to
the Mass you are attending.
FINANCE
For online donations, our Parish uses PLEASE MAKE A REGULAR DONATION TO DIVINE MERCY
Whether you join us for Mass in Church, via live-stream on our website or our
Facebook page, or from the St. Philip parking lot when we have drive-in
Masses, we graciously ask you to remember Divine Mercy Parish in your
giving.
Sign up for online giving at givecentral.org
Your generosity helps us bring you the Mass each week, do the good work of
the parish, support our outreach efforts and keep the lights on! We are
Scan the Code grateful beyond measure for your support, particularly during this
to Donate! extraordinary year! God Bless You!!
FINANCES AT A GLANCE
We are not reporting collection information this week, as we are working with our finance council to help provide better
information to the parish based on the current situation with the pandemic.
If you are not an online donor and wish to sign up, please contact Cindy Atsaves in the parish office at
cindyatsaves@divinemercynorthshore.org. If you wish to make a donation via a stock transfer, please contact Cindy as well.
Thank you for your generosity to Divine Mercy Parish!
ADULT EDUCATION
LUMEN CHRISTI INSTITUE Intellectual Heritage, and the the Bollandist Society. He was
PRESENTS: Harvard Catholic Forum. previously a Senior Fellow in Ignatian
Spirituality at Campion Hall, Oxford,
SPIRITUALITY AND THE
In this presentation, Fr. Mark and Director of the
SAINTS: SATURDAY, Rotsaert will look to sanctity as a gift Centre for Ignatian
MARCH 13th AT 10:00 a.m. of the Spirit and reflect on the Spirituality at the
This event will be held online through different ways one can become a Pontifical Gregorian
Zoom (registration required) and live- saint and the universal call to holiness University.
streamed to YouTube. This event is according to Pope Francis’
co-presented with the Bollandist exhortation Gaudete et exsultate. To read more about
Society and co-sponsored by America Do saints have a specific kind of Fr. Rotsaert and to
Media, the Jesuit School of Theology spirituality? Is sanctity the same as register for this event,
of Santa Clara University, the Institute perfection? Are the saints perfect? visit
for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC, https://www.lumenchristi.org/
the Hank Center for the Catholic Fr Mark Rotsaert, SJ, is President of event/2021/03/spirituality-saints-fr-
mark-rotsaert
COMMUNITY
2021 ANNUAL CATHOLIC
MASQUERADE: NITE LITES ‘21
Nite Lites is ON! Currently scheduled APPEAL:
for May 22nd, our 2021 NIte Lites team COME, FOLLOW ME AND
is seeking donations for this year's BRING HOPE TO THE WORLD
upcoming event, benefitting Sacred Our parish is conducting our campaign
Heart School. If you have a vacation for the Annual Catholic Appeal. Please
home, airline miles, gift cards or any remember that the Annual Catholic
other in-kind item you would be willing Appeal is much different than a one-time
to donate, we would love to have your WE STILL NEED SOME HELP special collection. It is a pledge
help! Perhaps consider supporting our WITH LIVESTREAMING! campaign where you can make a gift
local restaurants or retailers and We’re still looking for help with our payable in installments.
purchase a gift card to donate. If you livestream Masses. If you’d like to
are a business owner consider assist us by operating the cameras and The Annual Catholic Appeal theme,
sponsoring the event. We have some audio at either one of our churches, “Come, follow me … and bring hope to
great sponsorship packages which are we’d happily train you! This may be the world,” was selected because as
a wonderful way to reach our perfect for teens, too! disciples of Jesus, we follow the Master
community and gain exposure for your Contact Michelle Wasielewski who both gives us hope and sends us to
business. Contact the Nite Lites Team at 847-881-6664 or bring his hope to our world that needs it
at our new address: mwasielewski@divinemercynorthshore so much.
nitelites@shwschool.org with .org.
questions, inquiries or donations! Each pledge makes a difference! All
parishes communities participate in the
A very big thanks to our sponsors: campaign and the gifts of many enable
Chamberlain Advisors, our parishes, schools and ministries to
Merrill Lynch, deliver needed services. Thank you for
Salvi Schostok & Pritchard, your prayerful consideration and
Ryan Building Group, generous response.
The Popovici Family,
Dr. Michael J. Lee, Grace Flatt Realtor, To make your gift, you can complete the
Brady Orthodontics, mail-in giving envelope available at
Figuerora Orthodontics, church or make a gift online at http://
Storino Ramello & Durkin , annualcatholicappeal.com.
City Kids Dental Northshore
Perillo Auto Group; B's Gourmet Nuts Online giving forms are also available at:
and Coinflip. www.annualcatholicappeal.com
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/PREP)
8th Grade Confirmation Retreat, Reconciliation and More!
Confirmed into a Life of Love
This Sunday, March 7, our 8th graders will have the privilege of hearing acclaimed speaker and street-
theologian Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson at our Confirmation Retreat. Terry will answer the question:
What does it really mean to be confirmed? And together through stories and videos, he’ll help the children
ponder the big questions of whether or not their confirmation matters to the world, to the church, to their
family and ultimately to each of them individually. Please pray for our candidates on their journey.
Our First Reconciliation Children Reconciliation for our Confirmation
Continue the Traditions Despite Candidates/Bible Blessing for
the Pandemic Our 7th Graders
Our 2nd graders worked hard to create their Spring is in the air and our Spring sacraments are
special First Reconciliation vigil lights (as shown moving into high gear. This Tuesday, March 9 our
below). The children glued tissue paper on the Confirmation candidates will come together for
votives — we then shellac them for safety and Reconciliation. One service will be held at 5 p.m. at
longevity. This normally would be done in a session Sacred Heart Church and one at 7 p.m. at St. Philip
or at a First Reconciliation Retreat; though we can’t the Apostle Church. We thank our priests in advance
meet in person, the beauty of this tradition and look forward to the opportunity to examine our
continues on, bringing the light of Christ to our consciences and feel the warmth of Christ’s ongoing
youngest children as they prepare for sacraments. love and forgiveness.
On Sunday, March 14, Father Dan Cassidy will lead a
special Bible Blessing Prayer Service for our 7th
graders at 9:15 a.m. at St. Philip the Apostle Church.
We are excited to begin this new Divine Mercy
tradition of presenting our 7th graders with a Bible as
an important step in their Confirmation journey.
Father Dan has prepared a wonderful service and we
look forward to sharing this time with our 7th grade
families. Amen!
SACRED HEART SCHOOL
LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING AT
SACRED HEART SCHOOL!
1st grade studies time and makes snowman clocks!
Our JKers had a very
special day with their
moms celebrating
“Moms and Muffins”!
Even though we weren’t
together in person, as you
can see the love still came
Our Kindergartners
through!
celebrated Dr. Seuss by
making “Put Me In The
Zoo” puppets and Our second graders are
wearing CRAZY socks! excited to prepare for
their first Reconciliation.
PRAYERS FOR OUR FAITH COMMUNITY
PRESIDER SCHEDULE SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
March 13, 2021
SACRED HEART CHURCH My Jesus,
5:00 p.m. I believe that you are present in the
Presider: Fr. Dean Semmer
Most Holy Sacrament.
March 14, 2021 I love you above all things,
ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE and I desire to receive you into my soul.
CHURCH
8:00 a.m.
Since I cannot at this moment
Presider: Fr. Dan Cassidy receive you sacramentally,
please come spiritually into my heart.
March 14, 2021
SACRED HEART CHURCH
I embrace you now
10:00 a.m. as if you were already there
Presider: Fr. Dean Semmer and I unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
MINISTERS OF CARE PLEASE PRAY
Given the various restrictions of nursing homes in the State For Those Who Are Sick
of Illinois, the constraints of established safety protocols of The following people suffer from illness or chronic conditions.
the Archdiocese, and the fact that the majority of our They have asked for the prayers of our parish family.
volunteers fall into the vulnerable category, home visits by Please remember them to the Lord.
Ministers of Care cannot be made at this time. If your loved
Mark Agnew, Jeannie Ambrose,
one is seriously ill or near death, and in need of the
Michael Anderson, Donald Blair, Elaine Boback, Dennis Braun,
Sacrament of the Sick / Last Rites, please contact the parish
Wendy Braun, John Dory, Robert Erzinger, Lisa Franke,
office at 847-446-0856 or 847-881-6664. One of our priests
Paul Greco, Benjamin Grillo, Jack Hogan, Mario Iturino,
will respond to your call. Please leave a message!!
Christine Kengott, Gina Quirk Lazicki, Ruth Martin,
Sister Peggy McDonnell, Beth O'Brien,
LITURGICAL MINISTERS and Lisa Zitella
LECTOR SCHEDULE
March 13, 2021 Sacred Heart Church 5:00 p.m. For Those Who Have Died
Kathy Janega May the souls of the faithfully departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
March 14, 2021 St. Philip the Apostle Church 8:00 a.m.
Steve Clingan
March 14, 2021 Sacred Heart Church 10:00 a.m.
Dan Kubasiak
If you are interested in the ministry of Lector at either Sacred
Heart or St. Philip the Apostle, please contact Ron Vanasdlen, via
email rvanasdlen@divinemercynorthshore.org
If you are able to assist our Greeter ministry, please contact
Michelle Wasielewski via email
mwasielewski@divinemercynorthshore.org
No other ministers are being scheduled. If you get an email
from Ministry Scheduler Pro, please disregard it.
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK AT DIVINE MERCY DO YOU HAVE A BULLETIN
SUBMISSION?
Note that the Wednesday Mass All meetings at Divine Mercy Please adhere to the following
currently is closed to the public. Parish are currently suspended specifications when submitting an
Only the Sacred Heart School until further notice. item for the bulletin. The deadline is
Tuesday, 9:00am for the following
students are allowed to attend.
SACRAMENTS Sunday.
It may be viewed on our website
homepage via livestream. BULLETIN SPECS:
Please call the Parish Office
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temporary number at FONT SIZE:
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current information regarding Body text: 10
HEART AND ST. PHILIP LINE SPACING:
Sacraments during this time.
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MONDAY, March 8(SH) Between Lines: 1sp
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
7:00 a.m. - Sokol Family Avoid outlining text boxes, if you can.
is offered at both of our worship
sites. Sacred Heart Church offers Continue to create ads for special
TUESDAY, March 9 (SPA)
the Sacrament on Saturday events like Nite Lites. We simply ask
8:00 a.m. - Kay Maloney
mornings between 9:00 a.m. and you incorporate the Corbel font style
9:30 a.m. and at St. Philip the when you are able. Please submit all
WEDNESDAY, March 10
Apostle Church on Wednesday items to:
(Closed to the public)
afternoons with Fr. Javier Del divinemercybulletins@gmail.com
8:30 a.m. -
Castillo from 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, March 11(SH) And there is no need to make a
7:00 a.m. - Special Intention for reservation! We remind everyone
to wear a mask, and that you’ll be DIVINE MERCY OFFICES
Robert Erzinger
greeted by someone from our
FRIDAY, March 12 (SPA) reopening team. Given the constraints of the
8:00 a.m. - John Flynn pandemic, our offices are
Please know that if it has been a while currently closed. You can still
SATURDAY, March 13 (SH) since your last confession, “Do not be reach us by calling our
afraid!” (Matthew 14:27). The priest
5:00 p.m. - Coradini Family temporary office number at
will help guide you.
847-881-6664.
SUNDAY, March 14 A suggested Act of Contrition is:
8:00 a.m. (SPA) - Brian Blair and My God, I am sorry for my sins You can also reach any staff
Parishioners of Divine Mercy with all my heart. In choosing to member via email. You can
do wrong and failing to do good, I find that directory on the
10:00 a.m. (SH) - Chuck Onofrey have sinned against you whom I next page.
should love above all things. I
firmly intend, with your help, to do
Thank you for your
penance, to sin no more, and to
avoid whatever leads me to sin.
understanding.
Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered
and died for us. In his name, my
God, have mercy. (Rite of
Penance, no. 45)
Divine Mercy Parish is a Welcoming Community that Inspires Disciples
of Jesus to Share God’s Love and Transform the World.
Making Disciples • Building Church • Serving OthersPARISH STAFF Pastor - Rev. Steven M. Lanza, slanza@divinemercynorthshore.org Associate Pastor - Rev. Dean Semmer, dsemmer@divinemercynorthshore.org Resident - Rev. Daniel Cassidy, dcassidy@divinemercynorthshore.org Deacon Mike McNulty, mimcnulty@divinemercynorthshore.org Deacon Gerry Keenan, gekeenan@archchicago.org, 773-251-6626 Deacon Bob Puhala, bpuhala@usml.edu Director of Communications - Judy Pyke, jpyke@divinemercynorthshore.org Principal Sacred Heart School - Kristen Fink, kfink@shwschool.org Director of Evangelization and Lifelong Formation - Sue Lehocky, slehocky@divinemercynorthshore.org Director of Pastoral Care and Outreach - Maureen Valvassori, mvalvassori@divinemercynorthshore.org Director of Liturgy & Music - Ron Vanasdlen, rvanasdlen@divinemercynorthshore.org Director of Operations - Michelle Wasielewski, mwasielewski@divinemercynorthshore.org Finance Office - Cindy Atsaves, cindyatsaves@divinemercynorthshore.org Coordinator of Children’s Ministry - Kathy Handelman, khandelman@divinemercynorthshore.org Administrative Assistant - Megan Nolan, megan@divinemercynorthshore.org
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