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When my husband and I traveled to Israel in mid-February, I didn’t realize that this trip would be the perfect preparation for Lent 2017. Every Lent, I do my best to revisit all that Jesus means to me. Like many who claim to live as Jesus lived, I often fi nd myself falling short. While in Israel, I acquired much insight regarding life in Jesus’ day and in modern-day Israel. I discovered that I’m not alone in my human frailty.

  Our guide Yossi consistently followed his commentaries regarding the sites we visited with anecdotes from Israeli life today. Each of Yossi’s stories betrayed his love for his people and his concern regarding their too-frequent inability to live peacefully with one another. Some who feel strongly regarding the old ways do their best to draw others to imitate their piety. Some have lost patience with these religious people and they respond by forsaking their faith and embracing more secular ways. Some have found Jesus to be their messiah and suff er isolation from intolerant neighbors. The various ethic quarters throughout Jerusalem and elsewhere greatly enrich Israeli life while sometimes adding to the discord. Because Israel is surrounded by its enemies, Yossi feels strongly that peace is a necessity within its borders. Yossi always ended his remarks with this request: “You must pray for Israel’s people, that we live in peace with one another.” Yossi always accompanied this request with his own attempts to build peace among his neighbors, just as Jesus did. Every time Yossi shared these things, I imagined Jesus shaking his head and responding with his own eff orts in this regard.

  It occurs to me that the unrest which sometimes plagues the people of Israel also plagues us in this country. It follows us into our workplaces, neighborhoods and schools and even into our

own homes. Today’s gospel tells us that Thomas’ experienced the same…

After Jesus’ crucifi xion, the once-scattered disciples huddled together for safety. By that time, Judas had hung himself in despair over having betrayed Jesus. Close as he was to our precious Lord, Judas didn’t realize that Jesus’ talk of mercy, forgiveness and love was meant for him as well. Had he made his way to the foot of the cross, I’m certain Jesus would have told him so. Had he made his way to that locked room, I can only hope that the others would have allowed him in. After all, they’d all deserted Jesus when the guards came to arrest him. Though Peter pulled out his sword in Jesus’ defense, he later denied Jesus three times. Only John eventually approached the cross where Jesus’ mother, Mary Magdalene and the other women stood in horror. The disciples’ fear intensifi ed as they worried with good reason about their own eventual demise.

  In spite of this collective fear, John’s gospel (20:19-31) tells us that Thomas left their hideout. Did he hope to learn for himself what the people were saying about Jesus’ death? Did he discover that the discord among the scribes and Pharisees continued as a few had expressed sympathy toward Jesus? Did Thomas hear rumblings from Pilate’s palace where his

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wife had warned him not to harm Jesus? Did he hear of uncertainly among the soldiers who crucifi ed Jesus? One of their own had fallen to his knees before the cross to proclaim that Jesus was indeed the Son of God. After Jesus’ death, there was unrest among the people and in disciples’ hideout just as there is in Israel and just as there is among us. Thomas’s absence during Jesus fi rst appearance only added to this unrest. Jesus returned a week later when Thomas was present. Jesus greeted them with, “Peace be with you!” Still, poor Thomas bore the brunt of all of our doubt and fear when Jesus added, “Put your fi nger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving.” When Thomas fell at Jesus’ feet, Jesus replied, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me?” Jesus could have looked around at the others and at each one of us to ask the same. 

You know, Jesus revealed God’s love in everything he said and did. Jesus revealed God’s forgiving mercy through every interaction with those he met along the way. Rumblings of uncertainty and discontent surrounded Jesus. They surrounded his closest friends as well. Why then was I surprised by Yossi’s experience in Israel? Why am I surprised by my own experiences? These things come with being human. Fortunately, two far more precious aspects of our humanity come as well: Our ability to make peace with one another and our ability to love, just as Jesus did, as best we can.

SUNDAY MORNING MASS | SCHEDULE CHANGE 

As you know, we have been praying and talking about changing the mass schedule here at St. Paul. We have done many months of counting attendance at all of the masses and at the end of February, everyone had the opportunity to vote on the mass schedule that they preferred. Taking everything into consideration, the new St. Paul Sunday Morning Mass Schedule eff ective July 1 is: 7:30 - 9:30 - 11:30. Saturday 5:00 PM and Sunday 5:00 PM will not change. 

FAMILY SPIRITUAL FORMATION | EFFECTIVE FALL 2017

SUNDAY SESSION 1 K 6 9:00 10:00 OVERLAPS WITH MASS  SUNDAY SESSION 2 K 6 10:30 11:30 DOES NOT OVERLAP WITH MASS  MONDAY 7 8 6:30 8:00 WEDNESDAY K 6 5:00 6:30; 6:00 7:30 

There will be a meeting for parents of children in FSF on May 23 from 7:00-8:00 PM so that we can talk about Religious Education and Sacramental preparation. We will be happy to answer any questions, as well as allow you the chance to register in person for the following year. 

Thank you on behalf of the St. Paul the Apostle Staff for your patience and understanding as we

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A FEW WORDS FROM MICHELLE SHAFFERDear People of St. Paul’s,

I want to thank you for these past 17 years. Your love and support has been amazing. When I fi rst began Bible Study in 1999, we grew together to see the power of God’s Word. I saw God’s word take root in the heart of our Parish. The hunger we shared to help one another was incredible. Bible Studies grew into the Alpha Program which evangelized all of us to cultivate a personal relationship with Jesus. From there, ministries were birthed: St. Vincent de Paul chapter, Meals and Services, CSI (Catholics Seeking Inspiration), Marriage enrichment classes and you became, Lectors, communion ministers, catechist and more. Called & Gifted Workshop brought a deeper level of commitment, we found out our Charisms and became the Body of Christ, using our gifts together, growing more in love with Jesus, becoming His hands and feet.

Fr. Ray encouraged me to get my Masters in Pastoral Studies, which opened up a whole new world for me. You all supported me and I am eternally grateful! Youth Ministry was the next chapter that lasted 7 years. I was scared but again your support and love brought Mission Trips, LifeNights, Craft Fairs, National Catholic Youth Conferences, Core Meetings, Paint ball outings and more! I learned

more about our faith from our wonderful teens and core members than I taught them, I am so grateful!

Once Jon was hired for Youth Ministry, I headed back to Adult Faith Formation which was beginning to grow, with Senior Luncheons, Circle of Women, Adult formation classes and taking on RCIA. What an awesome experience of leading RCIA, to watch people get to know Jesus and fall in love with God and His Church. What a culmination this past Saturday evening was, at the Easter Vigil welcoming these new Catholics (Neophytes) into the Church. I am honored to have been able to journey with them in the process. THANK YOU!!

Thank you ALL for allowing me to be a part of your lives, of being a part of your faith journey, of witnessing God’s love grow in you and through you!! Because we all partake of the Body of Christ we are all connected in God’s love as a family. As God is calling me to another Parish you will always be in my heart and in my prayers. I ask that you please pray for me. Thank you again for the past 17 years!

Love in Christ,

Michelle

 Journey into Joy: The Stations of the ResurrectionPlease join us for a spiritually fi lled afternoon as the Circle of Women will continue the Easter celebration as we pray with “The Stations of the Resurrection”.

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WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY NEW SERIES!OREMUS: A GUIDE TO CATHOLIC PRAYER

TODAY’S READINGSFIRST READING -- All who believed were devoted to the teachings of the apostles, the communal life, the breaking of the bread, and prayer (Acts 2:42-47)

PSALM -- Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118)

SECOND READING -- God has given us an undiminished in-heritance, safeguarded for us in heaven (1 Peter 1:3-9).

GOSPEL -- The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. The absent Thomas doubts (John 20:19-31).

READINGSFOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: Acts 4:23-31Ps 2:1-9Jn 3:1-8

TUESDAY: 1 Pt 5:5b-14Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17Mk 16:15-20

WEDNESDAY: Acts 5:17-26Ps 34:2-9Jn 3:16-21

THURSDAY: Acts 5:27-33Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20Jn 3:31-36

FRIDAY: Acts 5:34-42Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14Jn 6:1-15

SATURDAY: Acts 6:1-7Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19Jn 6:16-21

SUNDAY: Acts 2:14, 22-33Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-111 Pt 1:17-21Lk 24:13-35

Both the morning and evening Wednesday Bible Study began a new series on April 19th called Oremus. This 8 week pilgrimage using Scripture in prayer uses a beautiful workbook/journal and group discussion after viewing a short teaching from Fr. Mark Toups.  

Please join us in the West Room any Wednesday at either 9:30 AM or 7:00 PM. Workbooks are $15 and can be found behind the desk in the gathering space. Questions please call Barbara Wagner (847) 767-1202.

CONGRATULATIONS!Precious GozunJennifer SummersNoela DevaulLeon CongenieRaven GillettMia Gillett

Arianna WhitacreMary BrownMason BellJianna TrocendeJerry SmithDerric Mast

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PRAY FOR THE SICK 01152017 William George QuinnSabina Powers

01222017Ricky BarkleyMaureen Skinner

02122017Dee CurnsJennifer TrunkWaclaw Koluza

02262017Alessandra Faith J. Bautista

03052017Troy QuitorianoMyron Loula

03192017Shannon SchweigerCheryl Reabine

03262017Ed PiggotNick Rewis

03312017Patty Goetz

04/17/2017Debra Ann YankeeMegan Molé AdlerRafael Cunningham

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MASS INTENTIONSSATURDAY, APRIL , :PM: Kayla Hortelano | Shannon Killeen Isadore, Margaret, Adam & Mary Kalinowski

SUNDAY, APRIL , :AM: Theresa Quarino | Consolacion S. Agdeppa:AM: Cesare Menniti | Janet Darlyn Long Bridgman:AM: Joyce Schwartz | Sabastian Thachenkary:PM: Rita & Edward Madruh | Bianca Graciela Andrade Ray & Liz Biondi:PM: Mike Gallo

MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017:AM: Rachelle J. Turanowojcik | Rafael Cunningham

TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017:AM: Paul & Jane Ivicek

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017:AM: Van Seveska

THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2017:AM: Father Farrell Kane | Kevin Brown

FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2017:AM: Prudencio Sison

SATURDAY, APRIL , :PM: Concetta Piscitello | Fred & Joan Harold

SUNDAY, APRIL , :AM: Isadore, Margaret, Adam & Mary Kalinowski Harry & Jeanette Siuda:AM: Roberta Rudolph | Theresia Fuchs:AM: Belanie Vargas | Margarita Bennoya:PM: Victor Sanchez:PM: John Harry Galon

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CONTRIBUTIONSP S C: Sunday Giving: $22,206.80

Sunday Giving: $16,118.00Easter Collection: $44,410.27St. Vincent DePaul: $2,805.00

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WHAT ABOUT GIVECENTRAL?

Greetings from the business offi ce. We are excited about the new giving platform and would like to request our current online givers to adopt this new platform.

If you are currently using GiveCen-tral and would like to switch to the new St. Paul website giving platform, simply follow the instructions below.

You can delete your giving event in-formation by logging into GiveCen-tral and clicking on the trash can next to each giving event on the My Account page.

Once you have deleted your giving events, you can also delete your pay-ment information on the My Profi le page by clicking the trash can next to each account you have stored.

If you have any questions, contact Bob Sekany in the business offi ce.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 237:30AM MASS8:30AM FSF SUNDAY A9:00AM MASS10:00AM RCIA MYSTAGOGY10:15AM FSF SUNDAY B10:45AM MASS12:15PM MASS1:30PM BAPTISM2:00PM BAPTISM3:00PM LIFETEEN SETUP5:00PM LIFETEEN MASS6:00PM LIFE NIGHT6:30PM DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP

MONDAY, APRIL 247:30AM MASS6:30PM FSF 7TH GRADE

TUESDAY, APRIL 257:30AM MASS2:00PM FAITH SHARING6:00PM GIRL SCOUT MEETING6:30PM SPRED FRIENDS TUESDAY 7:00PM BOOK CLUB | PRAYER IS A POWERFUL WEAPON7:00PM CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 267:30AM MASS9:30AM WEDNESDAY AM BIBLE STUDY6:00PM FSF WEDNESDAY B6:30PM CIRCLE OF WOMEN CORE TEAM MEETING7:00PM BIBLE STUDY | WEDNESDAY EVENING 7:00PM ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL

THURSDAY, APRIL 277:30AM MASS9:00AM HOME SCHOOL CO OP4:45PM CHILDREN’S CHOIR REHEARSAL7:00PM SPRED FRIENDS THURSDAY 7:00PM HAND BELL REHEARSAL7:00PM DIVORCE SURVIVAL GROUP7:30PM LITURGY MEETING

FRIDAY, APRIL 287:30AM MASS8:00AM PADS LUNCH PREPARATION9:30AM FRIDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY7:30PM DAVID HAAS AND LORI TRUE IN CONCERT

SATURDAY, APRIL 296:30AM FIRST SHIFT9:00AM MUSIC MINISTRY DAY WITH DAVID HAAS AND LORI TRUE11:00AM RECONCILIATION IN THE PARISH HOUSE1:00PM BAPTISM5:00PM MASS

ST PAUL THE APOSTLE 5K WALK/RUN SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2017WE’VE ADDED A ONE MILE COURSE!RACE STARTS AT 9:00AM

Registration is now open! All proceeds going to the American Cancer Society for Colon Cancer Research.

Visit: www.main.acsevents.org/spa5kwalkrun

If you would like to volunteer to help that day, please contact Abbey at abbieleigh@comcast.net.

If you have any questions please contact Gina: fl eishmangina@gmail.com or 847 909-5781

Calendar of Events

BOOK AND A BUDDY

The 5th grade Family Spiritual Formation students are currently sponsoring a service project entitled “Book and a Buddy”.  The students are collecting new and gently used Pre-School through 6th grade books as well as new and used stuff ed “buddies” (animals).  All books and buddies will be donated to Beacon Place in Waukegan (www.beacon-place.org). Last year, approximately 350 books and well over 100 stuff ed buddies were donated and put into the hands and hearts of children who visit Beacon Place.

The “Book and a Buddy” donation bin is located in the lower level.   Donations will be accepted until Sunday, April 30th.   Thank you in advance for your faithful support of this project!

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The Counsel of Catholic Nurses of Lake County are having their Spring Pro-gram event on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Church of St. Mary in Lake For-est, IL.  Mass will be at 8:00am in the church with a pot luck brunch to fol-low.  Admission is free to members, and $5.oo for guests.  If you have questions or would like to R.S.V.P., please con-tact Ginny at 847-680-8775 or Marian at 847-548-1309

ATTENTION NURSES:

OPERATION RICE BOWLS RETURN

Thank you very much for your

generous participation in OP-

ERATION RICE BOWL  2017. 

If you have not already done so,

FSF students may return their

Rice  Bowls to their teachers

during their classes the week of

April 16 or April 23.  Rice Bowls

may also be dropped off in the

baskets provided in the back  of

the church the weekends of

April 22-23 and April 29-30

before or after Mass. 

If you did not receive a Rice

Bowl, but would like to support

those in need,  you can place a

check (payable to St. Paul the

Apostle) or cash in an envelope

and place it in the baskets or turn

it into your child’s   FSF teach-

er.    St. Paul’s will send a single

check for the total collected to

Catholic Relief Services. Again,

thank you for your amazing

generosity!

ELDER CARE COLLECTION

Our fundraising on the 4th Sunday of Lent for ElderCARE was a great success.  We raised $9000 for this organization that helps the elderly. 

DEACON MIKE PENICH LEFT IS SHOWN HANDING THE PROCEEDS TO EARL BALL A MEM

BER OF SAINT PAUL’S AND ON THE BOARD OF ELDERCARE AND JACQUELINE LYNN ELDER

CARE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.  

Dear St Paul the Apostle Community,

How can we ever begin to thank you for your abundant Lenten food drive donation? Thank you so much. You make it possible for us to give freely and meet the needs of our guests at the Holy Family Food Pantry. One out of every seven adults in Lake County is in need of more food. And, one out of every fi ve children goes hungry each night. We have a lot of work to do. And, it is so great to share this privileged ministry with the people of God at St. Paul the Apostle.

Easter Blessings, Sr Peggy Ryan, OP

Coordinator, Holy Family Food PantryMost Blessed Trinity Parish

Waukegan, IL

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Holy Family: 847-782-4166

Saint Anastasia: 847-623-2112

Warren Township: 847-244-1101

Saint Vincent dePaul: 847-347-0832

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