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St. Vincent de Paul Parish
St. Vincent de Paul Parish
                                     The St. Vincent de Paul community lives out the Vincentian charism by
                                           serving and loving the Body of Christ without exception.

     March 7th, 2021                                                     Mass Schedule
     Third Sunday of Lent                                                Sunday:
     “Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.                      10:00 am
                                                                         5:00 p
     — Psalm 1
                                                                         8:00 pm CCM Mass
     Rev. Jeremy Dixon, C.M., Pastor

     Parish Center:                                                      Thursday:
                                                                         8:00 am
     1010 West Webster Avenu
     Chicago, IL 6061
     Phone: 773-325-8610 Fax: 773-325-8626 Email: info@stvdep.or
     Website: www.stvdep.org
     Facebook: facebook.com/stvincentdepaulparishchicago
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                                                      Sunday Scripture Re ection

     As we roughly reach the mid-point of Lent, our
     readings today remind us of the con nued focus that
     we are to have of preparing ourselves and renewing
     our spirit and commitment. At rst glance, our
     readings appear a bit strange for this me of Lent, but
     further re ec on allows us to see how they con nue
     to call us to change and conversion of heart and mind.

     The Gospel passage today is Jesus’ cleansing of the
     Temple, in which he drives out the money changers and those who were more focused
     on money and business than God. He then declares that he is the new Temple and that
     he will be raised up. As we re ect, we are reminded that the Temple in Judaism was the
     visible sign of the presence and protec on of God. Now, Jesus is that visible sign of the
     presence of God; he is the place where God dwells.

     Christ came in order to free us from what binds us and holds us back from embracing
     the love and goodness of God. As members of the church, we are also members of the
     mys cal Body of Christ, meaning that we are united in an in mate way with Jesus Christ
     and one another. As such, each of us is also a Temple; we are called to be the visible sign
     of the presence and love of God in the world, the place where God dwells.

     In the same way as he did in the Gospel, Jesus comes to us today to “drive out” and
     “overturn” those aspects of ourselves that make us less than who we truly are, to reduce
     the power of sin and vice in our lives – whatever that sin or vice may be. We are invited
     today to allow the Lord to come to us more fully, to help us grow out of self-
     centeredness and serve one another, following the commandments that lead us into life.
     In the Gospel, John says that Jesus ful lled the prophecy, “Zeal for your house will
     consume me” through his ac ons. I nd hope in the fact that Jesus has that same zeal or
     passion for each one of us, that he is con nuing to help us to grow, to change, to repent
     and to love.

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Please Make Your Gift to the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal
Come, follow me … and bring hope to the world.

Many families in our parish have received the Annual Catholic Appeal
mailing from Cardinal Cupich. On behalf of those served by the ministries,
parishes and schools who receive funding from the Appeal, we thank you for
your gifts. Please return your response as soon as possible.

The Annual Catholic Appeal offers a wonderful opportunity to answer Jesus’
call to “Come, follow me … and bring hope to the world.” This is especially
important during these trying and challenging times.

                                          In addition to providing for
                                          ministries and services throughout
                                          the archdiocese, the Annual Catholic
                                          Appeal funds services in our own
                                          parish. When we financially support
                                          the work of our parish, our
                                          archdiocese and the Catholic Church
                                          throughout the world, we experience
                                          a feeling of deep gratitude, especially
                                          when we contemplate God’s many
                                          gifts to us personally. By sharing our
                                         wealth through gifts to the 2021
Annual Catholic Appeal, we demonstrate our commitment to the Church and
each other. Please go to http://annualcatholicapeal.com to make your gift
today. You may also pick up envelopes and brochures in the back of church as
you leave.

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                RITE OF ELECTION CELEBRATED FOR OUR CATECHUMENS WHO WILL
                               BE BAPTIZED AT THE EASTER VIGIL
                                  WITH BISHOP JEFFREY GROB

    Encouraging women to build friendship and community in our parish through faith and service.

                     Join us to Pray the Rosary every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
                             facebook.com/StVincentDePaulParishChicago/
                              Meeting this Wednesday, March 10, 7:00 pm on Zoom

           Visit our website for more information: stvdep.org/community-life/vincentian-women/

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                  RCIA GET TO KNOW WHO IS BECOMING CATHOLIC AT THIS YEAR’S EASTER VIGIL
                  Please pray for the candidates and catechumens who will be ini ated into the Catholic Church this year.

               1. Name: Sandra H.

               2. Are you a candidate or a catechumen? Candidate.

               3. Where did you grow up? Palos Heights, IL

               4. Where did you go to school? MVCC, ADN and Benedic ne University, BSN

               5. What do you do professionally? Registered Nurse.

               6. Besides learning about the Catholic Church what do you do for fun? Travel, spend me with family and friends
                  and relax at my lake home in northern Wisconsin.

               7. What has been the most interes ng/startling/exci ng/surprising thing you’ve learned or
                  experienced in RCIA so far? Growing up I feared the pastor of our parish, and I always felt inferior in the
                  church. Eventually that fear kept me from a ending mass, and comple ng the sacraments of communion and
                  con rma on. In my return to the church, I have been pleasantly surprised by how mass today leaves me
                  feeling upli ed and inspired by God’s love for me, instead of the fear and guilt I felt as a child.

               8. If you are taking one what will your Con rma on name be? I have chosen the name Teresa as my con rma on
                  name because Teresa was my grandmother’s name, and her faith always comforted me. She was truly a saint
                  to me and everyone who knew her.

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                                       Our local council of knights at St. Vincent de                         Our local c
                                       Paul Parish engages in Faith in Action                                 Paul Parish
                                       Programs, activities designed to serve our                             Programs,
                                       community while building upon core values of                           community
                                       charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism.                             charity, un
                                       Membership is always open and we invite you                            Membersh
                                       to learn more about us.                                                to learn mo
                                       For more information? Contact Justin Tucker                            For more in
                                       at jmtucker1983@gmail.com                                              at jmtucke

                                       Service and charity are at the heart of the Knights. Founded to       Service and ch
                                       meet the needs of immigrants, refugees and families suffering         meet the need
                                       from the death of a breadwinner, the Knights began as a small         from the death
                                       service organization and has grown into a worldwide financial         service organiz
                                       and charitable organization.                                          and charitable

          VOLUNTEERS FOR CHURCH                                           SOUP KITCHEN SERVICE
          GREETING

          We are in need of more volunteers to greet people       Our soup kitchen needs volunteers to help serve
          and act as ushers. Currently, we have mass at           on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays in the
          10am and 5pm on Sunday and 8am on Thursday,             morning from 7:30-10am. In addi on, volunteers
          in addi on to bap sms and weddings on                   are needed to pick up dona ons at Costco on
          Saturdays. The number of masses and the                 Sunday morning at 9:15am. If you would like to
          celebra on of daily Mass depends largely on the         volunteer or want more informa on, please
          availability of volunteers. If you would like to help,  contact Nelson Mendoza at
          and are not part of the vulnerable popula on,           nmendoz7@depaul.edu or register at h p://
          please contact Fr. JeremyOurat jdixon20@depaul.edu
                                           local council of knightswww.rotundaso
                                                                    at St. Vincentware.com/volunteer/
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          or 773-325-4155.                                        Seton_SandwichKitchen?enroll=1
                                       Paul Parish engages in Faith in Action                                  Paul Parish
                                       Programs, activities designed to serve our                              Programs,
     Third Sunday of Lent              community while building upon core values of                      March community
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 BUSINESS CLOTHING NEEDED FOR STUDENTS

 As we approach spring, DePaul students are beginning to interview for jobs and
 internships, and The DePaul Career Center gives professional clothing to students in
 need of assistance.

 Donation Guidelines
 Note: we are especially in need of smaller sized sports coats, pant suits, and dress
 shirts/button-down shirts.
   1.    Business professional or business casual attire
   2.    Good condition (e.g., you would be okay wearing to an interview the article of
         clothing yourself)
   3.    Clean (dry cleaned, washed, ironed or pressed)
   4.    Sample items include: full suits, dress shirts, blouses, suit coats, dresses, skirts, dress
         pants, ties, belts and dress shoes

 Donors can drop off donations at the Kenmore entrance of the DePaul Lincoln Park
 Student Center during regular business hours. Contact us at
 career_center@depaul.edu if you have any questions!

                    CONFESSION DURING LENT
 Since we are unable to have a communal penance service with individual confessions, we
 will be extending additional times to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation. On the
 Saturdays of Lent (beginning February 20), the church will be open for confessions from
 4pm-5pm. In addition, all are welcome to set up an appointment with Father Jeremy to
 celebrate the sacrament outside of those times in the parish o ce.

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                              During the month of March we will be learning about
                              the Call to Family, Community and Participation.
                              There’s a lot packed into this theme of Catholic
                              Social Teaching. Watch the video for a short
                              introduction to this month’s theme.

                              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mGxEAtVGcU

                                                                      Lenten Retreat
                                                       From Exile to Flourishing: Our LGBTQ Journey
                              Join A rmed on Saturday March 13 from 9:30-noon for our virtual Lenten retreat. In this
                                  past year, we have been exiled from our regular communi es. In similar ways, we
                              some mes impose our own exile when it comes to faith and sexuality. How do we claim
                             our righ ul place as LGBTQ members of the Body of Christ within the Church community?
                               What gi s do we bring to enable the ourishing of the Body of Christ? To register, go to
                                h ps://depaul.zoom.us/mee ng/register/tJYtc-CgpzsvHtwhcewH6yHplFw29H1gjaly

                                  A rmed is a ministry of fellowship and support for LGBTQ+ Catholics and allies.
                                       Ques ons? Email Katherine Abel at abel.katherinem@gmail.com

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            Weekday                                                                           Monday
                                                                                            St. Joseph Church
                                                                                             1107 N. Orleans

            Morning
                                                                                                Chicago, IL
                                                                                            www.icsjparish.org

                                                                                              Tuesday

            Mass
                                                                                          St. Michael’s in Old Town
                                                                                              1633 N. Cleveland
                                                                                                 Chicago, IL
                                                                                                312-642-2498
                                                                                              www.st-mikes.org

            for the Lincoln Park-                                                          Wednesday
            Old Town Parishes                                                         St. Teresa of Avila Church
                                                                                       1037 W. Armitage Ave.
                                                                                              Chicago, IL.
                                                                                            773-528-6650
            As we enter Phase #2 for the reopening of our churches,                       www.teresa.church
            the five parishes represented in the Lincoln Park-Old Town
            Grouping of Renew My Church are working together to                              Thursday
            offer a weekday Mass at 8:00 a.m.                                         St. Vincent DePaul Church
            These Weekday Masses will resume on Monday, July 27th.                       1010 W. Webster Ave.
                                                                                              Chicago IL.
            The five parish have created a rotating schedule, listed below.                  773-325-8610
            If you wish to attend these Masses, please be aware of the                      www.stvdep.org
            following guidelines:
              • You will need to follow the same procedures for health and
                safety as you would for attending Sunday Mass.
                                                                                                Friday
                                                                                        St. Josaphat Church
              • Please visit www.icsjparish.org/guidelines to review the                 2311 N. Southport
                guidelines and tips offered by the Archdiocese of Chicago.                   Chicago, IL.
              • You must register in advance on-line at the particular                      (773) 327-895
                parish that you plan to attend.                                       www.stjosaphatparish.org
              • Masks or some type of face covering are required.

                                Lincoln Park-Old Town Parishes Renew My Church Grouping

                       ST. MICHAEL
                       IN OLD TOWN    Immaculate Conception
                                        and St. Joseph parish

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                                                 DO YOU RECEIVE PARISH EMAILS?
                                  Did you know that we send out weekly emails with parish updates, events
                                  and the e-bulle n? If not, please go to our website (www.stvdep.org) and
                                  subscribe to our newsle er. As we begin to have public mass, this will be
                                  your opportunity to get the link for pre-registra on for masses every
      Thursday. Also, please check to make sure it’s not going to your spam folder!

                                                          St. Vincent de Paul
                                                       Emergency Assistance Fund
      Are you or someone you know struggling with keeping up with bills or rent at this me?
      Thanks to some generous donors, we have created an emergency assistance fund. This will
      provide a one- me, short-term, emergency nancial support to parishioners, and those who
      are sponsored by parishioners. It is designed to give an extra hand to those of you who may
      be struggling nancially. Any of you who need this help are invited to apply here.

                                                 Ministry of Praye
      While we are separated from each other physically, we are all connected in one spirit in Christ.
      “Being Church” means more than coming to a building. The Church is you and me – all of us
      together – living out our mission. This con nues even if we are physically separated. Let us pray
      for each other.

      We have formalized a Ministry of Prayer by asking the members of the Vincen an Women and
      Men’s Prayer group to pray for your inten ons each day. We now would like to invite anyone
      from the parish to par cipate. If you would like to join, please email Leslie Linke at
      llinke55@hotmail.com

      If you have any prayer inten ons, please email Fr. Jeremy at jdixon20@depaul.edu or send a
      message to our parish Facebook page. As Catholics, we believe that our prayers make a
      di erence in the world. Now, more than ever, we must band together as a community of faith
      and keep this prac ce alive.

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     St. Vincent de Paul Parish
     Masses in the church:
     Sunday Mass at 10:00am, 5:00pm,
     and 8:00pm (DePaul University)

     (10:00am also streamed live on
     Facebook)

     Thursdays at 8a

     Parish Center Hours:
     9am - 5pm (Monday - Friday)

                     living out the Vincentian
                           charism by serving and loving the Body of Christ without exception

                                                        Financial Stewardship
                                            Actual                                      Budget
                                  Current        Previous         Variance              Current Mo            Variance
        Jan 2021                  FY 2021            FY 2020                               FY 2021
         Collec ons               $27,365            $39,551         -31%                  $31,500                -13%
               Chistmas            $3,880            $12,671         -69%                   $1,000                288%
                 Other            $19,539            $25,334         -23%                  $22,915                -15%
                     Total        $50,784            $77,556         -35%                  $55,415                 -8%

               YTD                                                                             YTD
         Collec ons            $198,380          $253,597            -22%                 $235,200                -16%
                 Other         $151,142          $194,750            -22%                 $166,205                 -9%
                     Total     $349,522          $448,347            -22%                 $401,405                -13%

     Thank you for your continued support of St. Vincent de Paul Parish! Your commitment is vital to the scal
     health of our parish. For convenient regular giving, please consider using our auto-withdrawal program.
                                 Visit www.stvdep.org/donate/ for more information.
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                                                                 For more information: mmerkt@depaul.edu

                   Communal Prayer
                   Tuesdays at 8PM
                                                                                 Sign up here:
                   St. Vincent de Paul Church (Sheffield/Webster)            (for Contact Tracing)

                   Eucharistic Adoration:
                   Jan 19, Feb 2, Feb 16, Mar 2, Mar 16

                   Evening Prayer in the Style of Taizé:
                   Jan 26, Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 9

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                                              Calendar of Events
 Sunday, March 7             Mass - 10 am, in Church (reservation required) and on Facebook:
                             facebook.com/StVincentDePaulParishChicago/
                             RCIA, 11:00 - 12:30 on Zoom
                             Mass, 5:00 pm, Church (reservation required)
                             https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094fa4ac2ca1f58-marh
                             CCM Mass, 8:00 pm, Church

 Monday, March 8             Divine Mercy Chaplet - 7pm facebook.com/StVincentDePaulParishChicago/
                             Worship Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm on Zoom

 Tuesday, March 9            Music, Stillness, Solidarity - 5:30pm-6:30pm
                             facebook.com/StVincentDePaulParishChicago/
                             Evening Prayer in the Style of Taizé, 8:00 pm, Church

 Wed., March 10              Pray the Rosary - 6pm facebook.com/StVincentDePaulParishChicago/
                             Vincentian Women Meeting, 6:30 pm on Zoom

 Thurs., March 11            Mass 8:00 am, Church, reservations not required
                             Alpha, 7:00 pm, Zoom

 Saturday, March 13 Affirmed Chicago Lent Retreat, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm on Zoom
                    Private Prayer and Confession, 4:00 – 5:00 pm in Church

 Sunday, March 14            Mass - 10 am, in Church (reservation required) and on Facebook:
                             facebook.com/StVincentDePaulParishChicago/
                             RCIA, 11:00 - 12:30 on Zoom
                             Religious Ed, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Zoom
                             Mass, 5:00 pm, Church (reservation required)
                             CCM Mass, 8:00 pm, Church

 The Archdiocese of Chicago's O ce of Young Adult Engagement has gathered a list of online
 resources for your use during this time of social distancing and beyond.

 Visit https://pvm.archchicago.org/online-resources to nd resources about local and national
 prayer opportunities, mental and physical health, books to read, podcasts to listen to and so
 much more. These resources are speci cally geared toward young adults to help them stay
 connected.
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              ON TIMING, FOOTNOTES, AND RELATIONSHIPS
                             Copyright 2021 by John B. Reynolds (john@jrwrites.com

           Today’s Gospel text--the cleansing of the temple--is told by all four evangelists. There are
differences, though, between John’s account (which we hear today) and the others. One is the timing of
the event itself. Matthew and Luke put it on the day Jesus returns to Jerusalem, so, near the end. Mark
puts it the next day. But John puts it near the beginning of Jesus’s ministry. In fact, it’s the next story after
the wedding feast at Cana. Per the footnote in my Book re: the disparity, “The order of events in the
Gospel narratives is often determined by theological motives rather than by chronological data.” Well,
there you go.

          Another difference, though, seems more salient. Each writer speaks of the money-changers and/
or of the people selling things. But only John has the Jews asking Jesus, “What sign can you show us for
doing this?” Hence, only John gives us Jesus’s answer (arguably one of his best-known in Scripture):
“Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.” This confuses the askers, prompting their
response: “This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and you will raise it up in three
days?” But of course, as John writes, Jesus “…was speaking about the temple of his body…”

          And per the footnote in my Bible re: this exchange, “This episode indicates the post-
resurrectional replacement of the temple by the person of Jesus.” Deep. Heavy. Wow. And if this is true,
then the reading as I see it is less so about Jesus making a whip out of chords and spilling the coins of the
money-changers in the temple and more so about Jesus being the person we really need to be in
relationship with. In a way, I feel the same way about today’s first reading. It’s less about so many rules/
regulations/ Commandments than it is about being in relationship with their author.

           Decades ago, my employer sent me to western Europe to inspect food processing facilities, one
of which was in northern Spain. I asked our buyer for his contact’s name and number so I could finalize
the trip. When I called the plant and asked for this person, I came to learn that the man had died some
period of time earlier. I expressed my condolences and hung up. Then I walked straight to my buyer’s
office, told him I’d made the call, and asked “So, how often do you talk with this guy?” No relationship
there…

           In today’s Gospel, the disciples--after seeing Jesus tear up the temple--recall a Scripture
passage: “Zeal for your house will consume me” (from Psalms, but changed by John here to future tense
to reflect Jesus’s now current action). OK. Zeal for a place of worship is a good thing, certainly. But--and
as close as I am with certain buildings, my home parish church building included--we don’t really have
relationships with buildings. We have relationships with the people inside. And per that footnote still
speaking loudly to me, today’s Gospel passage “…indicates the post-resurrectional replacement of the
temple by the person of Jesus.” We’re halfway through Lent. Perhaps it’s a good time to assess the zeal
we apply to our relationships. And to one relationship in particular.

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                                           Re ection om Fr. Murphy

     Zayne’s Story

     Depaul USA created Dax at DePaul in 2015 to provide housing, case management, counseling,
     transportation, food and book stipends, among other support, to students who lack permanent living
     arrangements. This is the story of how one student became homeless. Zayne was a senior majoring in Peace,
     Justice and Con lict Studies with minors in Computer Gaming and Women’s and Gender Studies.

     The story of my arrival at Depaul USA’s Dax House begins in 2009 when I was diagnosed with scoliosis.
     Before beginning junior year of high school in 2010, I had back surgery to insert a metal rod to correct my
     spine. I began junior year a week late, wearing a back brace. Because of depression, anxiety, and new back
     pain, I dropped out of school in 2011.

     After a period of heavy depression, I began online school and eventually graduated in the summer of
     2012. Two years of inancial troubles followed. I was disabled and unable to hold even an entry-level job.
     My father, who was able to work, was laid off for winter. Dad was driving a dump truck when another
     driver caused him and the truck to roll over. It was a miracle that he survived. However, he suffered a
     heart attack during the accident; he missed more work. My father died on August 1, 2014, less than a
     month before I began community college. The little inancial stability my mother and I had vanished. We
     used her Social Security check to pay rent for the trailer we had lived in since I was 11.

     After doing well in community college, I transferred to DePaul University. After fall term, my grandmother
     suffered a stroke in January, 2016. Then the landlord evicted my mother and me from our trailer. I was
     hospitalized because of my deepening depression. Mom moved into my grandmother’s house; in October,
     2016, my grandmother passed away.

     In early 2017, Mom found a mass in one of her breasts. Thankfully it was benign. In summer of 2017, I
     discovered I was ineligible for the Parent Plus loan program—because I had turned 24 years old.

     I left DePaul for fall term to earn money for housing. I was accepted and moved into the Dax House in
     January 2018. Unfortunately, the day I moved in was the last time I would see my mother; she
     unexpectedly passed away early on the morning of June 9, 2018.

     I am grateful to Depaul USA for housing and for supporting me after Mom’s passing. I would have been
     unable to graduate with my bachelor degree in June without their help. —Zayne

     People become homeless for many reasons. Rarely can they make it by themselves. Mostly homeless people
     need a great deal of help from the rest of us.

     Email me at jpmurphy@depaul.edu

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                                             News & Notes

 Mass offerings are available for all weekend masses
                and weekday masses

Request a mass to be o ered on behalf of your loved one. You
can reserve one for the anniversary of a death or support
someone during a di cult time, o er one for a birthday or
wedding celebration, or however else you wish.

We are still taking requests, but please contact Fr. Jeremy
directly by email (jdixon20@depaul.edu) instead of calling
the Parish Center.

                                                Giving

DONATE with Zelle                                        DONATE online

• Select “Transfer $ using Zelle”
• Enter donate@stvdep.org
                                                          stvdep.org/donate
• Enter an amount to donate
• Send!
• Register as a parishioner so we
  have your contact information

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                                               Weekly Intentions

                                Please Pray for Our Sick
Let us remember all those here at St. Vincent’s who are ill and in need of God’s healing and
comfort. Let us keep them in our prayers and thoughts, especially: Sue Maris Allen, Elaine
Anderson, Alyssa Beverly, Phil Bogert, Margaret Charles, Sommer Churchill, John Garrity,
Leticia Gross, Mary Hayes, Laura Linke, David Neesan, Ruth Ohrem, Natalia De Los Rios,
James Schwake, Joyce Wals

       Please contact Ginny in the parish center to inform us of those who are ill and
       in need of God’s healing and comfort. They will be listed in our bulletin for 4
       weeks. Renewal of prayers for the sick is available by contacting Ginny at
       that time. If you would like Fr. Jeremy to visit the person (if they live in the
       area), please let Ginny know when you add them to the list.
       If you would like a mass intention for any open date, as well as other dates in the future, please
       contact Fr. Jeremy at jdixon20@depaul.edu to schedule. He continues to celebrate mass for
       your intentions in private.

                                                  Mass O erings
 Sunday, March 7th                 10:00 am – Barbara Isaacson, 5:00 pm – Matthew Lydon Colnon

 Monday, March 8th                 Tracy Dolce (living)

 Tuesday, March 9th                People of the Parish

 Wednesday, March 10th             Bergles/Crawford Families

 Thursday, March 11th              Dan O’Donnell

 Saturday, March 13th              Leonor Alba

 Sunday, March 14th                10:00 am – Evelyn Storto, 5:00 pm – People of the Parish

Welcome New Parishioners:
Erin Gar eld, Luke Mishu, Michael and Nikki O'Brien, Thomas and Ruta Stastny, Brian Sullivan, Mary
Grace Gorman and Thomasz Cebrat, Haley Smith, Meghan McInerney

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                                                                        Contact Us

     Parish Sta
     Rev. Jeremy Dixon, C.M.
            Pastor ...................................................................................................................... jdixon20@depaul.edu
     Robert Beatty
            Director of Music and Community Development …………………………………….. rbeatty1@depaul.edu
     Rebecca Simons
            Evangelization & Faith Formation Coordinator ………………………………………. rcarmic1@depaul.ed
     Christopher Allen
           Communications Director ………………………………………………………………………. callen53@depaul.edu
     Mary Carter
           Administrative Assistant & Records ……………………….……………………………… mcarte40@depaul.edu
     Ginny Costigan
           Administrative Assistant ………………………………….…………………………………….. gcostiga@depaul.edu
     Suzanne Hannau
           Assistant Director of Music & Young Adult Ministry …………………………………. sgillen1@depaul.edu
     Jen Olson
           Director of Operations ……………………………………………………………………….. jolson@archchicago.org
     Jose and Salvador Perez
           Maintenance

                    Bulletin Information

     Articles must be submitted on or before Noon on Saturday for the next weekend’s bulletin (earlier, for
     the week preceding holidays). Microsoft Word attachments are requested. Please make sure to indicate
     which Sunday date(s) you’re requesting.
     Please DO NOT send content by email, but instead use the Bulletin Submission Form:
     stvdep.org/weekly-bulletin/. Contact Christopher Allen (callen53@depaul.edu) with any questions
     Website Information
     Submit news items, photos, PDF announcements, and similar promotional materials at any time to
     Christopher Allen. Please include your complete contact information in case we need to reach you.

                    The Word Among Us (wau.org) is a Catholic
                    devotional magazine with the daily mass readings and
                    re ections.

                    The US Conference of Catholic Bishops                                    DePaul University (http://tinyurl.com/mxkaue6) has a
                    (tinyurl.com/pn4a7wl) has a daily video re ection on                     variety of resources regarding St. Vincent de Paul and
                    the mass readings, as well as the readings                               the Vincentian Family, including articles, podcasts and
                                                                                             interviews, in “All Things Vincentian.”
                    Busted Halo (bustedhalo.com) is an “online magazine
                    for spiritual seekers” sponsored by the Paulist Fathers.                 Saint of the Day (http://tinyurl.com/l57vch) provides a
                    It includes re ections on faith and popular culture.                     short biography of the saint for the current day.

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