St. Dismas Parish A Catholic Parish of the Archdiocese of Chicago Pastor Rev. Xamie Reyes Pastor Emeritus Rev. John M. Ryan

2600 Sunset Avenue | Waukegan, Il 60087 Phone: (847) 623-5050 | Fax: (847) 623-5292 OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Thursday: 8 am to 4 pm Friday: 8 am to 12 pm | www.stdismasparish.net Like us on Facebook: @StDismasParish

Queen of Peace Reina de Paz

Holy Family Church Sagrada Familia

Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepcion

St. Dismas San Dismas

St. Anastasia Santa Anastasia

Saturday

English — 4:00 pm Español — 6:00 pm

English — 5:30 pm English — 5:00 pm

Sunday English — 7:30 am Español — 9:00 am

English — 9:00 am Español — 7:00 am 11:00 am 1:30 pm 6:00 pm

English — 10:30 am Español — 8:30 am 12:30 pm Polish — 2:00 pm (First Sunday of the month) Filipino — 5:00 pm (2nd Sunday of the month)

English — 7:00 am 9:00 am 11:00 am Malayalam — 12:30 pm (date specific) Español —1:00 pm (un domingo por mes)

English — 7:30 am 11:00 am Español — 9:00 am

Weekday (English)

7:00 am Monday to Friday

7:30 am Wed (School Year)

7:00 am Monday to Saturday

8:30 am Monday to Saturday

Misa entre Semana (Español )

8:00 am Lunes/Martes/Viernes

6:30 pm - Miercoles 8:00 am - Jueves 7:30 pm - Jueves

MASS SCHEDULE HORARIO DE MISAS

Our Par ish Mission Statement

“Guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Eucharist, the mission of St. Dismas Parish is to become

a welcoming community of faith, hope and charity by serving one another in the name of Jesus Christ, thereby enabling our members and the surrounding community

to grow in their relationships with God and with one another.”

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FATHER’S NOTES MASS INTENTIONS

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Take no revenge and cherish no grudge; love your neighbor as yourself (Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18). Psalm — The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm 103). Second Reading — You are the temple of God, and holy (1 Corinthians 3:16-23). Gospel — Offer no resistance; love your enemies (Matthew 5:38-48). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Monday, February 24: 7:00 AM Parishioners of St. Dismas

Tuesday, February 25: 7:00 AM Special Intention Tom Roser

Wednesday, February 26: Ash Wednesday Fast & Abstinence 7:00 AM Barb Iwan SI-Hank Iwan 4:00 PM Parishioners of St. Dismas

Thursday, February 27: Thursday after Ash Wednesday 7:00 AM Mary Lou Barnewolt Alberto Pasicaran Thomas Hammergren

Friday, February 28: Friday after Ash Wednesday 7:00 AM Mary T. Williams

Saturday, February 29: Saturday after Ash Wednesday 7:00AM Parishioners of St. Dismas 5:30PM Parishioners of St. Dismas

Sunday, March 1: First Sunday of Lent 7:00AM Anka Serdar 9:00AM Robert Kutzler Peter Flament Sczygielski Family 11:00AM Paul Rudzinski Toni Wiese 1:00PM Abel Marin

ASH WEDNESDAY

Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving: these disciplines, prescribed by Jesus himself in the Sermon on the Mount, along with strict instructions not to flaunt them in public to win recognition and praise (Matthew 6:1-18), have been embraced by all the saints at the beginning of every Lent for almost two thousand years. But mention Lent, and many react with a grimace or slight shudder—even now, years after official obligations have been reduced to a minimum! No wonder the Eastern Rite’s “Lenten Announcement” sounds surprising: “Let us receive with joy, O faithful people, the divinely inspired announcement of Lent! The Lenten Spring shines forth! Begin the fast with joy! Let us fast from passions as well as food, taking pleasure in the good works of the Spirit, and accomplishing them in love!” Saint John Chrysostom, whose feast is September 13, elaborates: “Do you fast? Give proof by your works. If you see a poor person, take pity. An enemy, be reconciled. A friend gaining honor, don’t be jealous.” A positive approach! May the saints help us keep such a Lent! —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

FOOLISHNESS

Sometimes the idea of repentance seems old-fashioned, naïve, even foolish. But if you’re looking for real foolishness, you’ll find it in today’s readings.

We begin with Leviticus and the admonition, “Take no revenge and cherish no grudge” (Leviticus 19:18). We’ve heard that message before, of course, so we might forget how far it is from the so-called “practical realities of life.” Saint Paul warns us about being practical, though. Whoever considers oneself wise had better “become a fool,” because “the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of God” (1 Corinthians 3:18, 19).

This “foolishness” continues in the Gospel: “Offer no resistance to one who is evil” (Matthew 5:39). In fact, offer the other cheek when you’ve been slapped. Hand over your coat as well as your shirt. Be like God, who sends sunshine and rain on the bad as well as the good. “So be perfect,” says Jesus, “just as your heavenly Father is perfect” (5:48). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SPIRITUAL COMMISSION

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Liturgical Ministers — February 29 & March 1

5:30 PM 7:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM

Celebrant Fr. Kilian Fr. Reyes Fr. Reyes Fr. Reyes Altar Servers Mariana Conover

Allen Conover Esai Torres

Noah Torres Reva Geslani Regi Geslani

Reader 1 Reader 2

Gabriel Sanchez Elizabeth Rudy

Ron Kantola Joyce Fallos

Mark Matias Jim Denam

Tanya Spinarski Elisa Trevino

Deacon or DR 1 2 3 4 5 6

Jerry Gust Terry Mathews Dianna Pappas Bev Gust Mary McCoy

Aloisia Novosel Mary Jo Roser Tom Plonowski Desiree Plonowski Kevin Wenzel

Bruce Peters Jay Chamernik Jean Denam Teresa Matias Ann Marie Chamernik Marianne Tan Severino Tan

Reggie Baylon Cathy Herman Maria Zavala Alberto Canda Karen Joves Florieta Mangaran

Eucharistic Ministers

∗ Myrna Schindler ∗ Jim Christian ∗ Shirley Booth ∗ Baby Isaac ∗ Mark Schmitt ∗ Jesse Villanueva ∗ Gretchen LeMieux ∗ Makayla Coletta ∗ Fabiola Gomez ∗ Deborah Alms ∗ Shirley Malone ∗ Mary Ann Lensing ∗ Andrew Linn

∗ Rich Gargul ∗ Chuck Glabowicz ∗ Kelly Noonan ∗ Vern Markee ∗ Terry Shehan ∗ Josefa Gonzalez ∗ Eleanor Mutaugh ∗ Pam Ash ∗ Chris Delany ∗ Joan & Joe Dugo ∗ Jose Gonzalez ∗ Aimee Chamernik ∗ Barry Deacon &

Fam. ∗ Gwen & Odis Mason

∗ Nick M. Faber ∗ Angie & Marck Russo Nixon & Family

∗ Lucy Carter ∗ Mandy Faber ∗ Bonna & Scott Shultis

∗ Anna Falco & Fam. ∗ Dan Ross

∗ Jean Ewing ∗ Anastasia Savage ∗ Ed Wacyk ∗ Phyllis Peters ∗ Lee Peters ∗ Dorothy Paulson ∗ Jim Johnson ∗ the unemployed, the homeless, & the deceased.

Please pray for the sick: Names will remain on the list for six weeks. Please call the Rectory at 847-623-5050 if you wish to continue, add or remove names from the list.

The roses on the altar this weekend are in honor of the Baptism of:

Isaac Palomo, son of Noel Palomo and Isabel Palomo

We pray God continues to fill their lives with blessings.

Please pray for our men and women in the Military, especially: USAF ∗ Cpt Aaron J N Mangubat ∗ Mjr Rowel A. Canda ∗ 1st Lt. Bryce Mande

USA ∗ Pvt Aaron Lenz ∗ Pvt Rigil Gentoleo ∗ Cpl Andrew Pieper ∗ Pvt Luis Guzman ∗ Spc Eric Casburn

USMC ∗ Lt. Col. Matthew Cough-lin

∗ Christopher Lopez ∗ L Corp Chad Van Horn ∗ Sgt. Bob Schartz

FBI - Lt. Col T. Chamernik

USN ∗ AS3 Derrik Klamut ∗ Lt. Daniel Efinger ∗ EM2 Tyson Jones ∗ Chief Andrew Westwood ∗ Petty Officer Amie Maychszak

∗ Chaplain, Lt. Cmdr Robert Keener

∗ Jacquelyn Neville ∗ CMC Patrick Mangaran ∗ Chief Tony Saenz ∗ Lt. Andrew Kearns ∗ Chpln, Lt. Michael Marcell

Mercht Mariner ∗David Behmke

T R A V E L I N G M A D O N N A

For Sunday, February 23, will be the home of Robert and Arlene Corpuz. Please call the rectory or Minerva Tan to get the home details of the Traveling Madonna’s visit.

If you would like to host the Traveling Madonna at your home, please call Minerva Tan at 847-263-6375.

Stations of the Cross Thursdays at 7pm

CATHOLIC EDUCATION COMMISSION Children’s Liturgy, Faith Formation, RCIA, Scripture Study, SPRED, Youth Group

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PARISH COMMISSION

Community Outreach, Men’s Club, Soc., Tonantzin, Women’s Club,

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BAPTIMS

Baptismal dates requested are confirmed once all requirements are met. Register at the rectory or call 847-623-5050 for complete details.

Parents and godparents must take a Baptismal Preparation Class; held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 pm in the church for both parents and godparents. Register at the rectory.

Next Sessions: March 3rd and April 7

Annual Catholic Appeal

This year the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) has the theme: “Come follow me… and heal our world.” We heard this invitation last Sunday on

Commitment Sunday. Our sharing of time, talent, and treasure enables us to Jesus’ disciples, His followers who make a healing difference in the world.

Please fill out the ACA pledge envelope and submit it with the 2nd collection at Mass this weekend or simply bring it to the rectory during the week. Thank you for pledges and continued support.

2020 SOUP AND SALAD FUNDRAISER

It's soup and salad fundraiser time again! We hope you are looking forward to having a great time while helping us raise money for the Senior Luncheon which is held later this year. We provide busing from Terrace Nursing Home for many immobile and elderly residents. This requires buses equipped with elevators and other special need equipment.

Saturday, March 7th at 6:30 pm in Hunter Hall Tickets are $10 for adults and children 12 and over; or families with school age children $25.

Tickets will be sold after all the Masses the weekends of Feb. 22/23 and Feb. 29—Mar 1. If there are tickets left, you may buy one at the door, March 7th.

COINS FOR CARE — ALMSGIVING DURING LENT

On the weekends of March 1 & 7, empty medicine bottles will be placed in boxes in the church

vestibule in the East and West lobbies in order to collect “Coins for Care” in support of ElderCare. This organization helps the elderly home-bound seniors in Lake County to remain in their homes as long as possible.

Please place your pocket change in the medicine bottles and return them on or before Palm Sunday, April 5th . Thank you for your support.

MEN’S RETREAT ROLE OF THE CATHOLIC MAN IN THE

21ST CENTURY St. Dismas - Hunter Hall

Saturday, March 14, 2020 9:00 am - Retreat (Lunch and book incl.) 4:00 pm - Confessions 5:30 pm - Mass

Guest Speaker: Dr. Christopher J. McAtee

Cost: $30 - RSVP by Friday, February 28, 2020 Checks payable to St. Dismas Parish, 2600 Sunset

Ave., Waukegan, IL 60087

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Stewardship Collection Week Ending 02/16/2020

Total Weekly Collection $4,843.00

Stewardship $153.00

Sharing $31.00

January GiveCentral Collection $6,095.00

SEDOL NUTRITIOUS FOOD CHECK LIST

♦ Spaghetti/Pasta Sauce (cans) ♦ Granola Bars ♦ Microwave Popcorn ♦ Raisins ♦ Boxed Meals (mac & cheese,

helpersand rice mixes)

Parish Commission (Continued)

Church Etiquette As in most important moments, cell phones ringing, buzzing

or people texting is highly inappropriate. This is just a friendly reminder to please turn off your phones prior to the Mass beginning. It is NEVER appropriate to answer your phone in the Church or make a call. Emergencies are

obvious exceptions.

PAPER RECYCLING BINS

You may have noticed that our paper bins are no longer in the parking lot. We learned that Midwest Paper Retriever is no longer supporting the program of giving back an incentive for recycling. Due to the cost, it was decided to have the bins removed. Thank you to all who in the past participated.

Celebration Planning March 6, 2020 World Day of Prayer | Frances Willis

Trinity A.M.E. Church, 210 South Ave., Waukegan, IL 60085 | Registration 12:30 PM - Program 1:00 pm Contact Elizabeth (Betty) Rudy, 224-399-9630

Community Ministry

Dear Parishioners, We are collecting Jewel Monopoly Tickets for the Safe Place Women’s Shelter. Please place them in the designated box on the table in the vestibule or put it in the collection basket and mark it to the attention of the Women’s Club. Thank you, St. Dismas Women’s Club

STEWARDSHIP

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WEEK AT A GLANCE

Register with GiveCentral at www.givecentral.com and sign up to start your weekly Sunday offering online. It’s easy, convenient, and secure. Contact the rectory if you have any questions.

Monday February 24 7:00A Morning Mass 4:00P Faith Formation Class - STA

Tuesday, February 25 7:00A Morning Mass 7:30A-5:00P Adoration 4:00P-5:00P Hour of Prayer 6:00P-7:00P RCIA - HH 7:00P Bible Discussion - Sacristy

Wednesday February 26 - Ash Wednesday 7:00A Morning Mass with Ashes - CH 12:00P Prayer Service with Ashes - CH 4:00P Morning Mass with Ashes - CH 5:30P Prayer Service with Ashes - CH

Thursday February 27 7:00A Morning Mass

Friday February 28 7:00A Morning Mass

Saturday February 29 7:00A Morning Mass 4:00P-5:00P Confessions - CH 5:30P Vigil Mass - CH

Sunday March 1 7:00A Mass 9:00A Mass 11:00A Mass 1:00P Mass (Spanish)

Ready, Set, Renew! The parishes of St. Dismas and St. Anastasia will merge, both staying to form a new combined parish. The church buildings of both parishes remain open as places of worship. Staffing decisions will be made to consolidate, cut back, optimize, economize. What will the name of the new parish be? Who will be the pastor? How many associates and deacons will there be? How will mass schedules be affected? What about the clubs, committees, groups, programs? So many details and questions to be answered...

The details will be worked out... given time. There will be a transition period, how long is to be determined. Long term success will be measured by how well three mission imperatives are met: 1) Make Disciples, 2) Build Communities, 3) Inspire Witness. It may take a long time to determine whether these mission imperatives have been met.

However, for me short term success will be measured by who stays! How many parishioners stick around? Do I stay or do I go? Each one of us will be faced with that decision. Each of us reacts to change differently, in our own way. Please be prayerful and respectful to each of our parishioners, and for the parishioners of the other congregation. I urge all of you to be prayerful, talk to and listen to the Lord, seek guidance from the Holy Spirit to discern God's will.

Prayerfully yours, Mark Matias

PARISH STAFF Deacons: Anthony Sacramento, Bruce Peters Music Ministers: Angela Conover, Judy Zimmer Youth Minister/Temp. Faith Formation Coordinator:

M. Teresa Mar Requena Stewardship Director: Mark Matias Business Manager: Rich Gargul Facilities: Bruce Peters Administrative Assistant: Rosy Aguilar

BAPTISM Please contact the rectory to arrange all Baptisms. Parents are expected and godparents are invited to attend a brief instruction session.

MARRIAGE Contact the Rectory at least six months in advance to allow time for the paperwork and preparation necessary for marriage in the Church.

PARISHIONERS When moving in or out of St. Dismas Parish, please notify the rectory to update our records.

CHURCH NAME & NUMBER — St. Dismas #512101 2600 Sunset Waukegan, IL 60087 PHONE — 847-623-5050 CONTACT PERSON — Rosy Aguilar SOFTWARE — Microsoft Publisher 2013 Adobe Acrobat 9 Windows 7 PRINTER — HP LaserJet 6MP NUMBER OF PAGES SENT — 1 through 7 SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN February 23, 2020