MARY, MOTHER OF DIVINE GRACE PARISH

The Catholic Community of Divine Infant Jesus Church and Divine Providence Church & School

The Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020

For additional information regarding our parish, please see page 11 or visit our website: marymotherofdivinegrace.org

Welcome to

Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish

The Catholic Community of Divine Infant Jesus Church and Divine Providence Church and School

PARISH CHURCH LOCATIONS DIVINE PROVIDENCE

Church: 2600 Mayfair Ave. Business Office: 2550 Mayfair Ave., Westchester, IL

(708) 562-3364 FAX: (708) 562-3134 Hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Mass Schedule: Weekdays: Mon. Tues. Wed.: 8:00 AM

Anticipated Mass Saturday: 4:00 PM Sundays: 8:30 AM

DIVINE INFANT JESUS Church: Newcastle & Canterbury Avenues Rectory Office: 1601 Newcastle Ave., Westchester, IL (708) 865-8071 FAX: (708) 865-8032 Hours: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Mass Schedule: Weekdays: Thurs., Fri., Sat.: 8:00 AM Anticipated Mass Saturday: 5:00 PM Sundays: 10:00 AM

Holy Days of Obligation: As announced in bulletin.

PARISH STAFF

MISSION STATEMENT - Who We Are The mission of the faith community of Mary, Mother of Divine Grace is to inspire spiritual growth by worshiping, teaching and living by example our love of Jesus, His Church and our neighbors.

VISION STATEMENT - Who We Strive to Be The parish of Mary, Mother of Divine Grace will continually serve all people by being good stewards for future generations. We make Christ known by living and teaching our faith.

OUR MISSION and OUR VISION

Clergy and Consecrated Religious

Pastor Reverend Marcin Szczypula

Associates Reverend Thomas Winikates Reverend Daniel Costello

Resident Reverend Gerald Joyce

Deacons Deacon Richard Hudzik Deacon Jim Sponder Liturgy & Adult Faith Formation Director Deacon Jim Sponder 708-562-3364 - x12 jsponder@archchicago.org Religious Education Administrator Sr. Christine Nantaba, IHMR 708-865-8086-DI 708-562-2258-DP cnantaba@archchicago.org

Sacristan Sr. Susan Najjemba, IHMR

Pastoral Staff Office 708-562-3364

Operations Director Mr. John Maher jmaher@archchicago.org Bookkeeper/Secretary Mrs. Toni Podock tonilpodock@archchicago.org Bookkeeper Mrs. Char Boyd chboyd@archchicago.org

Bulletin Editor/Secretary Ms. Karen Luciano kluciano@archchicago.org

Marketing/Enrollment Director Mrs. Linda Hawkins lhawkins@archchicago.org

Music Director Mrs. Janet Reif 708-531-9495

Divine Providence 2500 Mayfair Ave. School 708- 562-2258

Principal Mrs. Lynn LeTourneau lynn.letourneau@archchicago.org

Secretary Mrs. Chrystal Farmar cfarmar@archchicago.org

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Volume 20 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT March 15, 2020

Dear Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish and School Community members, We have been monitoring the news about the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), particularly the cases identified in the Chicago area. The archdiocese has issued guidelines for worship services based on advice from public health authorities and we have joined with the Holy Father in praying for all affected by this epidemic. We are writing today to share developments that may have an impact on some archdiocese facilities. The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has recently confirmed a case of COVID-19 involving a staff member at Vaughn Occupational High School, a Chicago public school. The CDPH has stated that the im-mediate health risk to the general public from this case remains low. The CDPH recommended that anyone present at Vaughn School between February 25 and March 6 self-quarantine. The CDPH and CPS also ad-vised that: “People who were not at Vaughn between February 25 and March 6 do not have restrictions at this time, even if they have been in contact with someone at Vaughn. They can attend work and school, as long as they are not sick. This applies to: • Family members, care providers or those who share a household with Vaughn students, staff, and

service providers • Students, faculty and staff at other schools or other members of the community who may have come into

contact with members of the Vaughn community • Students who shared the bus with Vaughn students” Based on this guidance, and our own contacts with CDPH and Illinois Department of Public Health we are not closing archdiocese schools where a student or staff member has a connection with Vaughn. We will follow the same guidance for other cases of secondary family exposure. Students and staff with a family member who might have had contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case will be allowed to attend work and school, as long as they are not sick. The health and safety of our Parish and School communities is our first priority. We ask that you join us in protecting our community by following the guidance of public health authorities and your medical provider. It is critically important that our community share only trusted sources of information. For the most reliable information, please visit: • Chicago Department of Public Health www.chicago.gov/coronavirus CDPH has developed an FAQ that

will be updated regularly as the situation develops. • The Illinois Department of Public Health www.dph.illinois.gov • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. We will continue to follow the guidance of local, state, and federal health officials will update you as our situation changes or more information becomes available. Please email preparednessaoc@archchicago.org if you have concerns or questions of the archdiocese or the Office of Catholic Schools. As a faith community, we must respond with compassion and prayer to everyone affected by the COVID-19 epidemic around the world, particularly those who do not have access to medical and community support. We will include these brothers and sisters in our prayers for the sick and those who have died. Please keep our community in your prayers and know that we are praying for you. Sincerely yours in Christ, Bishop Ron Hicks Dr. Jim Rigg Vicar General Superintendent, Office of Catholic Schools

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Divine Providence Mass Intentions

Monday, 03/16 8:00am For the Parishioners †Genie Franco Tuesday, 03/17 8:00am †Peg & Bob Grimes †Mary White †Jeanie Juvancic Wed., 03/18 8:00am †Andrea Giannelli Weekend Masses Sat., 03/21 4:00pm †Maria Jongeblood †Rita Zdun †Jay LaRosa †Ruth Salvo †Frank Napolitano Family Sun., 03/22 8:30am †For All the Souls in Purgatory †Chickie & Lorry Napoletano †Bobby Pellegrino

Divine Infant Jesus Mass Intentions

Thurs., 03/19 8:00am †Joseph Kmet †Walter & Mary Wanick Friday, 03/20 8:00am †Dolores Zagotta †Arthur Herron Sat., 03/21 8:00am †Otto Bezouska Family †Ray Ricordati Weekend Masses Sat., 03/21 5:00pm †Al & Lucille Fogg †Joseph Zigmont †Arthur Herron †Frank Valenti People of the Parish Sun., 03/22 10:00am †John Kurland †James & Marilyn Ellis †William Ellis †James Ellis Jr. †Elizabeth Garlock †All the Faithful Departed

Pat Ambrosia Vincent Antonio

Ed Backer Ina Bax

Anna Bell Bean Tony Belmonte

Midge Berg Bill Beuck

Laura Biagini Carm Cammarata Rose Campobasso

Gilda Cappetta Michelle Carnagio

Michael Carr Cindy Cerveny

Jacqueline & Leonard Christopher

Joseph E. Cistaro Kathy Colella

Mary Jo Conway Margaret Cullen Donald Doucet Will Engwall

Tom Fahey June Franson

Bob Gibson Nick Goedert Marcy Goetz Eileen Gorski

Adeline Hartman Amy Heinz

Christopher Heitz Betty Hornbogen

Betty Hyland Anthony Jandacek

Carme Jandacek Lorraine Jaworek

Janet Joy Carole Jurevich

Joe Kasey Lois Kedzior

Mary Ann Kelly Mary Kmet

Barbara Kolar

Jason Kuntz Mike Labuda

Ignatius Lagen Gordon Macpherson

Art Malina Brother Alfred Marshall

Thomas Martirano Sam Martyn

Steve Mazzarella Gabriel Meier Peggy Melville Ida Moravecek Richard Mraz Stefan Mraz

Jim Muha Mulfinger Family

Mark Nelson Christine Neuzil Bernice Niemiec Patricia Olson

Frank Pedota, Sr. Mark Puc

Ralph Romano Anna Mae Rooney

Diana Roselli Evelyn Sadecki Gina Santucci

Anthony Saviano Mary Scalera

Michael Scherer Geraldine Schneider

Donald Sloan Paul Sodayko

Grayson Stanley Sarah Stanley Grace Thomas

Vito Valerio Parker Van Gelder

Bob Van Lanen Florence Voves

Mary Walsh Dan Weber

Steven Wiersema

Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish Divine Infant Jesus & Divine Providence

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS

Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish Divine Infant Jesus & Divine Providence

March 8, 2020 $11,929.07

DID YOU KNOW THAT SAYING THE LORD’S PRAYER TAKES EXACTLY AS LONG AS THE CDC RECOMMENDS

YOU WASH YOUR HANDS?

Love Your Neighbor, Love your God Wash and Pray.

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Please remember to pray for all the souls

that have gone home to heaven especially:

Edwin C. Toloczko Husband of Karen

Parish Calendar of Events DP = DIVINE PROVIDENCE / DI = DIVINE INFANT JESUS

Monday, March 16–8:00am Mass – DP Lenten Prayer Journey 8:30-9:30am (DP-MC) 6:30-7:30pm (DI-Annex) RE Classes at Divine Infant Jesus 6:30-7:30p

Tuesday, March 17–8:00am Mass – DP

Confessions after Mass St. Patrick’s Day Hand Chimes Rehearsal 3:00–4:00pm (DP) FSA Meeting 7:00-8:00pm (MFR)

Wednesday, March 18–8:00am Mass – DP RE Classes at Divine Providence 4:15-5:15pm (SCH) Tai Chi Chuan 4:30-5:00pm (CN) Music Rehearsal 6:00-9:30pm (DI)

Thursday, March 19–8:00am Mass – DI St. Joseph’s Day Parent Teacher Conferences- Dismissal 11:30am

Friday, March 20–8:00am Mass – DI NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Stations of the Cross 7:00pm (DI)

Saturday, March 21–8:00am Mass – DI Confessions after 8:00am Mass

4:00pm - Anticipated Mass at DP DP St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive St. Joseph Table 5:00-8:00pm (GYM) Manna Shopping Certificates available after Mass (DP)

5:00pm - Anticipated Mass at DI

Sunday, March 22–Masses 8:30am - Divine Providence DP St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive Manna Shopping Certificates available after Mass (DP)

10:00am - Divine Infant Jesus

DIVINE PROVIDENCE DIVINE INFANT JESUS DPC=DP Church DIJC=DI Church CN=Church Narthex LH=Langan Hall G=Gym ANX=Annex Room MC=Ministry Center MFR=Mayfair Room SCH=School

We are very grateful to the following parishioners of Divine Infant Jesus and Divine Providence who accepted a position on the Finance Committee of Mary, Mother of Divine Grace:

Bill Tworek - President Julie Klemp

Elizabeth Prignano Rod Collins

Marlene Hodges Joe Koron

Brian Sloan

An active and well-formed Parish Finance Council is an important and necessary support to the parish administrator in fulfilling his duty of being a good steward of parish resources. The Parish Finance Council supports the good governance of this parish and ensures accountability to the diocese and the parishioners.

Mary, Mother of Divine Grace

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Honor the Blessed Mother on her Feast Day of the Annunciation.

Please join us for Benediction & Holy Hour Wednesday, March 25th

1:00-2:00pm Divine Providence Ministry Center Chapel

Pray for those in the womb.

For more info or to register, call Art Carani at 847.219.3488

Divine Providence Church Men’s Golf League

Each Monday at 2:30pm starting on April 20 (18 weeks) at The Oakbrook Golf Club.

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, May 16, 2020 for this year’s SPRING FLING!

We are looking for those who can help us find out…

More details to follow.

Join us for a fun night of great food, great entertainment and silent auction.

All fundraising goes back to Divine Providence School.

Saturday, March 21 The St. Joseph Sodality Society

will be hosting their annual

at Mary, Mother of Divine Grace

in the DP School Gym

Saturday, March 21st Serving from

5:00pm-8:00pm

Free Will Donations Welcome

For additional information, please contact Regina @ 708-692-3344

Before you post, snap, or tweet:

STAY CONNECTED On the Web

marymotherofdivinegrace.org Principal LeTourneau’s weekly newsle er is posted on the website every Friday evening.

On Social Media

Twi er: #MMDG Facebook: Divine Providence Parish and School

Be in what you post, snap, tweet, or share. THINK before posting.

Be in your posts, there are always two sides to a story.

Be in your digital media use. Use technology, don’t let it use you!

Be in the digital media universe. Stop cyberbullying and stand up for what is right.

-bemediamindful.org

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Mary, Mother of Divine Grace

Divine Infant Jesus Church & Divine Providence Church

Engaging Catholic content for Lent available on our website:

marymotherofdivinegrace.org

Simply go to our Parish website home page and click on the Bp. Barron’s Lent Reflections section.

This will update daily during the Lenten season with reflections from Bishop Barron via his

Word on Fire ministry.

Lenten Prayer Journey: What is Catholic Social Teaching?

Catholic Social Teaching is sometimes called “the Church’s best kept secret.” Come, learn about this “secret” and let us pray to have our eyes opened to what the Redeemer is doing in our world.

Mondays - March 16, 23, & 30

Divine Providence 8:30am - Ministry Center (after 8:00am Mass)

Divine Infant Jesus 6:30pm - Rectory Annex

Lenten Simple Supper #2 Friday, March 27th 5p-6:45p - Stations of the Cross 7pm DP Ministry Center –RSVP by 3/23 Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Invite a friend to Supper and Stations!

RSVP required for 3/27 Soup Supper Name:___________________________________

#attending: ______ Return this RSVP to the offertory basket at any Mass or call the

Business Office at 708.562.3364 by Monday, March 23rd.

Thank you!

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Tuesday, March 24th @ 7:00pm

Divine Infant Jesus Church

You are Forgiven

March 20 Divine INFANT JESUS March 27 Simple Supper & Stations Divine PROVIDENCE April 3 Divine PROVIDENCE-Living Stations 2pm & 7pm April 10 Divine INFANT JESUS-Stations & Veneration 5pm (Good Friday)

Fridays at 7:00pm

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STEWARDSHIP FOR LENT 2020

Help the St. Vincent de Paul Societies of Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish help those in need...

DIVINE PROVIDENCE CHURCH

The Divine Providence St. Vincent de Paul Society will sponsor its Lenten Food Drive the weekend of March 21 and 22, with the collection taking place at Divine Providence Church. The drive will support the Westchester Food Pantry and St. Eulalia Parish.

Westchester Food Pantry is in need of: Pasta Sauce; Jelly; Meals in a can (Ravioli, Beef Stew, Chili, etc.); Breakfast items (cereal, oatmeal, grits, pancake mix and syrup); Canned fruit (Applesauce, Peaches, Pears, Pineapple).

St. Eulalia Parish is hosting their "Spring and Summer Enrichment Programs" for the school. They expect 160 children with 30 teen counselors to participate. They are in need of: Pre-packaged individual snacks such as: goldfish crackers; fruit snacks; animal crackers; granola bars; popcorn, multi-pack potato chips; Cheez-it crackers; graham crackers; wheat thins, Ritz crackers.

DIVINE INFANT JESUS CHURCH

Below are specified items that may be donated during each week of Lent that will be collected at Divine Infant Church via the Divine Infant Church St. Vincent de Paul Society. The items below are merely suggestions, ANY food product, etc. is welcome at ANY time. (Note: The Divine Infant Church St. Vincent de Paul Society supports a gluten free family, so keep them in mind when making purchases.)

March 21 & 22: Canned meats and fish, mac and cheese; sandwich, storage and trash bags, hand sanitizer

March 28 & 29: Cereal & granola bars, salad dressing, catsup, mustard, mayonnaise; body/hand lotion

April 4 & 5: Rolls, bread, muffin mixes; foil, plastic wrap, toilet paper, dish soap

Monetary donations are always welcome. Please use blue envelopes, or place in envelope marked SVDP.

All donations are split between the two Societies.

THANK YOU!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-51b, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]

Sunday: Third Sunday of Lent Tuesday: St. Patrick Wednesday: St. Cyril of Jerusalem Thursday: St. Joseph; Spring begins Friday: Abstinence

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Interfaith Career Network

Better Resumes for Applying Online Resumes submitted online are often screened by an applicant tracking system (ATS). ATS software ranks your resume according to a variety of criteria such as keywords and skills, depending on the needs of the employer. Studies show that up to 75% of qualified job seekers may be overlooked by an employer because their resume did not follow ATS rules. Join us on Thursday, March 19, 7-9 pm and our speaker, Denis Curtain, will provide specific recommendations for making your resume ATS-friendly and for selecting the best keywords and skills to describe your background. Many of you already know Denis as a LinkedIn Trainer and Coach who helps job seekers and companies optimize their LinkedIn profiles. Don't miss this opportunity to optimize your resume for Applicant Tracking Systems. We look forward to seeing you at St. John of the Cross Parish Center, 5005 S. Wolf Road in Western Springs. This meeting is open to everyone and there is no cost to attend.

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Thank you for celebrating Mass with us today, see you next week!

AVAILABILITY

God does not ask for our ability or our inability, but our availability.

—Anonymous

A LENTEN MISSION Divine Mercy

“HOPE, HEALING, GRACES” presented by Sr. Gaudia Skass, OLM

March 29, 30, 31, 2020 Visitation Parish

779 York St., Elmhurst

THIRST Each time today’s Gospel story is read, I can’t help but think of the many television commercials I’ve seen depicting perspiring athletes lifting a beverage to their lips while the scorching sun beats down on them. Our culture has definite ideas about how to quench thirst. Today, those ideas are turned upside down. The Samaritan woman operates, initially, on the TV commercial level. She asks Jesus for the flowing water so that she will not have to keep coming to the well. Jesus then talks about what real thirst is, and how he, and he alone, can quench that thirst. Lent calls us to find those places deep within ourselves where we thirst. In our thirst, as did the Israelites, we cry out to God asking for springs of living water. Deep down we know that only the Lord can satisfy these thirsts. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

PARISH and SCHOOL INFORMATION

Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish Website: marymotherofdivinegrace.org

New to our community? Need to update your information? Registration forms are available on our parish website or call the Business Office at 708-562-3364.

PARISH REGISTRATION

Divine Providence Church Tuesdays after 8:00 AM Mass

Divine Infant Jesus: Saturdays after 8:00 AM Mass Or call the rectory to set up an appointment

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Baptismal Preparation is required for the first child. Registration is necessary to schedule the baptism.

Divine Infant Jesus Church: 708-865-8071

Divine Providence Church: 708-562-3364

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Please call the Parish Office at the time of your engagement to schedule your wedding. Pre-Cana is required.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

If you would like a priest, deacon or Minister of Care to visit or if you wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, please contact either location.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING/Minister of Care

First Friday of the month 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in the Divine Providence Ministry Center Chapel after 8:00am Mass at Divine Infant Jesus.

ADORATION

Second Monday of the month after 8:00am Mass at Divine Providence.

ST. PEREGRINE DEVOTION

Divine Providence School is a Christ-Centered community fostering the gospel message through education and service. Together with parents, we guide our students toward a life of Christian leadership. Providing a challenging curriculum, we prepare our students to contribute positively to an ever-changing global society. To schedule a tour of the school contact Linda Hawkins at 708-562-3364.

DIVINE PROVIDENCE SCHOOL

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Divine Infant Jesus & Divine Providence Parish #000856 2550 Mayfair Ave. Westchester, IL 60154 TELEPHONE 708 562-3364 CONTACT PERSON Karen/Linda SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 10 Windows XP Professional PRINTER HP Laserjet 3600 SATURDAY/SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION 03/15/2020 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 Bulletin #000856