Fourth Sunday in Lent - March 22, 2020

Students of our School and Religious Education Program were scheduled to be confirmed by Bishop Mark Bartosic on March 29th.

All Confirmations have been POSTPONED until further notice due to the Coronavirus.

Please keep our young people in your prayers.

ST. HILARY PARISH CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 2020

THE HILARION

Kate Ruiz Acosta Elizabeth Allen

Sebastian David Arias Briztany Mariah Calderon

Michael Angelo Canto Fabio Sanchez Castro

Dana Madridejos Cavada Sophia Cipres

Estefania Corona Jocelyn Alexa Cruz

Nicholas Czuba Bryant Garcia

Mia Garcia Lucca Rolland Giannoni

Audrey Eliza Gomez Daniel Alejandro Gutierrez

Joshua Harris Jesus Herrera

Jose De Jesus Huerta Alan Jose Jimenez

Amy Jimenez Rianne Julio

Keenan Uy Jusep Beteal Kidane

Marina Martinez Ivan Aiden Mondragon

Jerry G. Mondragon

Oscar Romero Israel Ruiz, Jr. Gia Scarpelli

Heather Shields Jack Stevenson

Tiffany Mae Suay Tabuena Trisha Marie Suay Tabuena

Edgar Valleza Robledo Oscar Romero Israel Ruiz, Jr.

Isabella Morales Nicole Nava

Yasmin Navarro Yuleni Navarro Antuan Nguyen Kevin O’Connor

Angel Panora-Garcia Don Pham

Ryan Ramos

May the Holy Spirit rest upon you and guide you

in all that you do.

St. Hilary Church Chicago, IL

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WELCOME! If you have been seeking a parish community in which to pray, to learn, to join in social activity and to be of service to others – our doors and hearts are open to you. We are thankful that God has sent you to us. Newcomers are asked to introduce themselves to one of the priests and to come in or call the Parish Office during business hours, 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday. Registration Forms are in the racks at the doors of the Church, at the Parish Office and online. Please complete one and return it in the collection basket, in the mail slot at the rectory, or by mail. And once again, WELCOME!

TODAY’S READINGS

1st Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1b,6-7,10-13a 2nd Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14 Gospel: John 9:1-41

REFLECTION

PANIC … PANIC! … PANIC? …  Sure that is what we have in our vicinity. It is affec ng the simplest part of our lives. I did not imagine that even the biggest of the stores can run out of items to sell. I just can’t imagine what happened, when I was at the counter to pay for what I had taken from the store that I saw cart loads of groceries lying in the store doors. It seemed that the person who went in to buy those groceries changed their minds and just le the things there una ended. But what do we get from all the panic that we see all around us? Nothing but misdirected and disturbed people not knowing exactly what to do. It is like a car sliding on the icy road with no control at all. It is nice to see ourselves prepared for any eventuality and s ll can do the normal things that we do each day. We s ll do know what is important for us and our love ones and con nue to care for one another. I know that I was not exempted from the commo ons happening all around us. I was worried if Fr. Tom will have food just in case there will be a lockout for two weeks. These coming days I am worried if I can freely go to the hospitals or places of care just in case there is a sick call. I know that they will be asking me if I can pay the salaries of our employees at the paydays when there is no money in the bank because there were no collec ons at Masses that bring income to our church. But aside from this pandemonium, I guess there is more to look forward to. We are worried about this virus, but we hope to be there when our children start complaining that they have no food. Look out for those who will be directly hit by those eventuali es and have an open hands for those in need.

PARISH WEBSITE: www.sthilarychicago.org

Look not only at your personal needs, but be mindful and sensi ve to the people around you who are not able to express their fears. Listen to those unspoken fears. These are the mes to be family, caring and loving to each other. Call the friends you have and be part of their support system. Maybe the children need things to do when they cannot go to school; share ways to instruct them. I always go back to the me when Jesus mul plied bread and fed the thousands. He asked His disciples to give them food themselves. Those who were with them said, these are all we have, meaning it is not enough for all of us. S ll, Jesus provided and they had more than they needed. Let me ask you - is Jesus with us in this me of need or are we not making Him part of what is happening in our world? Allow Him to come and break bread with you. Sincerely

Fr. Aloy

Fourth Sunday in Lent March 22, 2020

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LENTEN PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK AT ST. HILARY

The Archdiocese of Chicago has issued a directive that all Masses are to be suspended effective March 14th until further notice.

This will include novenas, devotions, Stations of the Cross, etc.

The Adoration Chapel will be open from 7:30 am - 5 pm daily for private prayer and meditation.

CANCELLATIONS / POSTPONEMENTS DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS

The start of BIBLE STUDY sessions

has been postponed until further notice.

MINISTERS OF CARE

Hospital visits have been suspended due to the hospital’s being on lockdown.

They will resume as soon as it is safe for the patients.

Per Archdiocesan guidelines, all scheduled CONFIRMATIONS beginning March 13th are postponed and will be rescheduled. At this time, BAPTISMS, CONFESSIONS, WEDDINGS and FUNERALS are still possible following certain guidelines.

RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES & RCIA

are suspended until further notice.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS, ALTAR SERVERS, CHOIR, USHERS, and LITURGY COMMITTEE: Since all Masses, including daily Masses, have been suspended by Cardinal Cupich until further notice because of the Corona Virus, you may disregard the current schedules. I will keep you informed about your ministries as I receive more information. Carl

BE NOT AFRAID

St. Hilary Church Chicago, IL

AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST THE CORONAVIRUS,

OUR PARISH MISSION

SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 30 - APRIL 1

HAS BEEN CANCELLED AS OF MARCH 16th.

WE WILL ADVISE YOU

IF THERE IS ANY INFORMATION ABOUT FUTURE PLANS.

ST. HILARY PARISH FUNDRAISER

“Living Our Faith - Building Our Future”

SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE ON

Friday, April 24th

HAS BEEN POSTPONED AS OF MARCH 16th

AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED

FOR A LATER DATE.

Fourth Sunday in Lent March 22, 2020

Monday, March 23 - Sunday, March 29

Please remember in your prayers those in the hospital or recovering at home, those suffering with a terminal illness, our shut-ins and those in nursing homes, our relatives and friends who are ill, especially: Madeline

Wellner, Ursula Schnetzer, Theresa, Katherine & Maria Kim, Linda Newton, Joan Cowen, Rick Omandam, Patricia Jalove, Fred (Jay) Austin, Dina Nicolini, Belinda Lacson dela Fuente, Claudia Alvarez, Mary Anne Luby, Mark Dobrzynski, Paul Littlepage, Dcn. Don Wehling, Donna Kunicki, Ted Primbas, Flora Barros, William Reynolds, Brian Slowinski

Also, Please Remember Our Troops

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RICE BOWL CALENDAR 3/23 Talk with your family - What are your favorite subjects in school? Why? What parts of your job do you like best? Why? 3/24 Say a prayer of gratitude for your school or job. Give .50 for each year of your education. 3/25 How are the teachers in other countries similar to the ones in this country? Say a prayer & give .25 for each of the teachers you had/have who influenced your life in some way. 3/26 Read Mark 6:41. Before feeding the 5,000, Jesus said a prayer. What do you think He prayed for? 3/27 Eat a meatless meal. Give what you would have spent on a hamburger at your favorite place to eat. 3/28 Why is/was school important to you? 3/29 Who or what has helped you to be where you are today? Thank God for them.

For the safety of our people during this time of the Coronavirus, there will be no use of the Gym and Cafeteria (for Athletics, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, meetings, etc.) until further notice.

LET US PRAY

FOR ONE ANOTHER

The March Women’s Club Meeting

scheduled for this Monday, March 23rd,

has been cancelled. Please watch for news

regarding any upcoming meeting in April.

St. Hilary Men’s Club Lenten Fish Fry #2

scheduled for Friday, April 3rd has been cancelled.

Monday, March 23 St. Turibius of Mogrovio, bishop 8:30 AM † Bernardo A. Villarin, Sr. (Death Anniv) by the Bensing Family † Danilo (19th Death Anniv) by Family Tuesday, March 24 St. Oscar Romero, bishop & martyr 8:30 AM † Josefina Cacal by Pilar Andres Wednesday, March 25 The Annunciation of the Lord 8:30 AM † Ciriaco & Josefa Salazar by Family

Thursday, March 26 Weekday 8:30 AM † Arlene Tungol by Friends

Friday, March 27 Weekday 8:30 AM For the Blessings of Good Health & Well-Being of All Our Parishioners Saturday, March 28 Weekday 8:30 AM ____________________

Vigil: 5th Sunday in Lent

5:00 PM ______________________ Sunday, March 29 FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT

8:00 AM † Charles Makowski by Donna 10:00 AM _______________________ 12:00 PM ________________________

ALL MASS INTENTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK WILL BE REMEMBERED BY FR. ALOY AND FR. TOM

IN THEIR PRIVATE MASSES. (AS THEY WERE LAST WEEK).

PRAYER TO PADRE PIO FOR PROTECTION AND HEALING FROM THE CORONAVIRUS

Jesus, I present to You my soul and my body. I trust You, Lord and Creator of the universe. You are Life, You are Hope, You are the resurrection from death. You, Lord, are the Health of the sick. Lord, I turn to You, imploring your divine help. Intervene with Your saving power and protect us from the Coronavirus epidemic. Strengthen my immune system and protect my body and those of my loved ones from the virus and other infectious diseases. We are the sheep of Your flock and You are our Good Shepherd. I trust in Your great love and in Your benevolence. Already now, I say to You with deep faith: thank You, Jesus, for all that You will do for me, my loved ones, and for each of us. Deign to heal those who are already suffering from Coronavirus, and give them the strength to fight this virus and the tenacity to overcome it. Lord Jesus, You who took upon Yourself our pains and for Your holy wounds through which we were healed, grant us life, life in abundance. I ask You, through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, Your mother and our mother, the one who was at your feet at the cross, for help at this difficult time. I thank You, Lord, with all my heart, for the coronavirus patients You are healing with Your great compassion and mercy. Give heavenly comfort to those who have been called to the house of the heavenly Father. Padre Pio, I turn to you with this prayer to ask for your protection from the Coronavirus. Let those who have fallen ill all over the world hope for recovery, regain their health, and grow in faith. Padre Pio, illuminate the minds of researchers and scientists. Guide their minds and hands so they can find an effective coronavirus preventative vaccine. Extend your blessing on them. Padre Pio, give strength to doctors who work in hospitals so they may treat the coronavirus patients with compassion and wisdom. Make them recognize Jesus in every patient. Amen.

ST. HILARY PARISHIONERS, PLEASE PRAY WITH US EVERY DAY AT 8:30 AM, WHEREVER YOU MAY BE, SO WE WILL BE ONE IN SPIRIT WITH GOD.

St. Hilary Church Weekly Report (fiscal year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020) Weekend # 38 ( March 14th & 15th, 2020 ) Mass attendance goal >1,000 people ; actual attendance 29 people at 1 unscheduled Mass (All Masses suspended due to Coronavirus) 584 households received envelopes Amount Families Collection for the week: Regular $ Loose Cash $ Online Giving $ 1,636 27 Total $ Weekly Parish Budget: $ 14,388 Weekly Collection Budget: $ 10,231 Weekly Average Collection $ 9,215

THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEWARDSHIP. A LIFE OF GIVING IS A LIFE WITH CHRIST !

A LIFE OF SERVICE IS A LIFE WITH CHRIST !

This Season’s Stewardship of Time, Talent, and Treasure

We are grateful to our parishioners who still give their donations in spite of there being no Masses. We want to thank our volunteers who help others navigate faith during our Mass suspension this week.

THANK YOU ALL !!!

PRAY, HOPE, AND DON’T WORRY! St. Padre Pio

Let us hold everyone in our prayers, especially as we are dealing with this Coronavirus pandemic. We all need to stay calm and careful. GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL. PRAY! Be a part of the faith-transforming work of our Parish. Support our many ministries and groups. Thank you for using all your gifts of time, talent, and treasure for the good of St. Hilary Parish. We encourage our parishioners to use our online giving portals, either at ACH or Give Central (https://www.givecentral.org/login). Interested? Please give us a call at the Parish Office (773) 561-3474 or visit our website at www.sthilarychicago.org

Calm in the Coronavirus World - FOCUS ON GOD Psalm 23 “THE DIVINE SHEPHERD”

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. (GOD LEADS & PROVIDES.) 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures. (GOD GIVES REST.) 3 He restores my soul. (GOD RENEWS.) He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. (GOD SHOWS US THE WAY.) 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, (GOD SHINES IN THE DARKNESS.) for Thou art with me. (GOD IS EVER PRESENT.) Thy rod and they staff, they comfort me. (GOD DISCIPLINES.) 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies. (GOD PROTECTS.) Thou anointest my head with oil. My cup overflows. (GOD BLESSES ABUNDANTLY.) 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; (GOD IS MERCIFUL.) and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. (GOD’S LOVE IS ETERNAL.)

LET US ALL LIVE AS A PERSON OF FAITH AT THIS TIME. TRUST IN GOD. USE CAUTION. BE SAFE BUT KIND. GOD WILL MAKE A WAY!!!

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ST. HILARY PARISH California and Bryn Mawr Avenues – Chicago, Illinois 60659

FOR GOD AND HIS PEOPLE

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

THE FAITH COMMUNITY OF SAINT HILARY IS A ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO. OUR MISSION IS TO KNOW CHRIST THROUGH PRAYER AND EXPERIENCE AND TO MAKE CHRIST KNOWN TO ALL. Approved 6/22/11 by the Parish Pastoral Council Steering Committee

SPECIAL DEVOTIONS & MASSES

Mass in Spanish - Third Sunday of each month at 1:30 pm

First Friday Services - Confessions 6:30 pm, Mass 7 pm, & Holy Hour following Mass

Rosary, Mass & Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help every Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm

The Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed every First Friday in the Adoration Chapel at 3 pm

The Rosary is prayed on Monday - Saturday after the 8:30 am Mass.

The Rosary & Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe is prayed in Spanish every Wednesday at 7 PM in the Adoration Chapel.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Adoration Chapel every Wednesday from after the 8:30 am Mass until the 7 pm Mass & every First Friday 9 am - 3 pm

The Adoration Chapel is also open Mon, Tues, Thurs 8:30 am - 10:00 am Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Saturday 8:30 am - 10:00 am

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:

Mon-Fri 9 AM - 5 PM Saturdays 9 AM - 2 PM Sundays 9 AM - 12 PM

If your organization needs access to any of our parish facilities in the evening or on weekends, please let us know in advance so arrangements can be made.

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE:

Weekdays: 8:30 AM Monday - Friday Saturdays: 8:30 AM & 5:00 PM Vigil Mass Sundays: 8 AM, 10 AM & 12 Noon Holy Days: 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM

RECONCILIATION (Individual Confessions)

4:00 - 4:45 PM every Saturday

BAPTISMS are usually celebrated in English during the Sunday 12:00noon Mass and in Spanish during the 1:30pm Sunday Mass. Instructions for parents and godparents are required. Arrangements must be made in advance. Please call the Parish Office, 9 am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. To schedule a time for the Baptism and the Preparation Class, you will be referred to Deacon Ramirez. .

Arrangements for MARRIAGES must be made at least four months in advance. Please call the Parish Office, 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday for more information.

Fourth Sunday in Lent - Laetare Sunday

The fourth, or middle, Sunday in Lent is so called from the first words of the Introit of the Latin Mass, “Laetare Jerusalem” (Rejoice, O Jerusalem). Special signs of joy are permitted on this day (candles, flowers, music) to encourage the faithful in their course through the season of penance. Rose-colored (rather than purple) vestments are also allowed, symbolizing the joys of this life mingled with a certain amount of sadness.

PARISH STAFF PASTOR: Rev. Aloysius Funtila fraloy@sthilarychicago.org (773) 569-3480

PASTORS EMERITI: Rev. Robert G. Darow Rev. Roger J. Caplis

RESIDENT: Rev. Thomas Li bera libera@sthilarychicago.org (773) 569-3489

DEACON COUPLE: Dcn. Donald & Mary Wehling wehling@sthilarychicago.org (773) 965-6591

DIRECTOR OF Dcn. Juan & Isidra Ramirez RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ramirez@sthilarychicago.org (773) 569-3505

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Mr. Carl Chadek & LITURGY

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: Mrs. Kathie Donovan donovan@sthilarychicago.org

SCHOOL BUSINESS MGR: Mrs. Carol Wolf

PARISH SECRETARY Mrs. Mary Lou Wirtz & BULLETIN EDITOR: wirtz@sthilarychicago.org (773) 569-3482

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