The Aloysian The Weekly Newsletter of Saint Aloysius Parish

El Boletín Semanal de la Parroquia de San Luis Gonzaga

12 March 2017 Volume 134

Faithful to Christ Fieles a Cristo

2300 W. LeMoyne St Chicago, IL 60622 staloysiusparish.org

Phone: 1-773-278-4808 email: office@staloysiusparish.org Fax: 1-773-278-4898

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

SATURDAY, March 11 5:00 pm. + Julio Muñoz + Jose R. Nazario

SUNDAY, March 12

7:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. + Jose A. Rivera + Denisse Barbosa Ana Acevedo (por su salud) 10:45 a.m. + Wanda Hurt + Damiana Duarte

12:30 p.m. + Luis Angel Rodriguez + Maria Valle Arias + Jose Luis y Carmen Quintero

MONDAY, March 13 8:00 a.m. + Irene Schafer

TUESDAY, March 14 8:00 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, March 15 8:00 a.m.

THURSDAY, March 16 8:00 a.m.

FRIDAY, March 17 St. Patrick, Bishop; St. Patrick's Day 8:00 a.m.

SATURDAY, March 18 8:00 a.m.

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

SATURDAY, March 18 5:00 pm.

SUNDAY, March 19

7:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m + Marcos y Melecia Martinez + Marcos Navarro Jr. + Pablo (Pablito) Fernandez 10:45 a.m. + Josephine Petitti + Rafael Negron Jr. (B’day Anniv.) + Wanda Hurt 12:30 p.m. + Bienvenido Marrero + Pablo (Pablito) Fernandez + Jose Luis y Carmen Quintero

Welcome to St. Aloysius Bienvenido a San Luis Gonzaga

Readings for the Week Lecturas para la Semana

Readings for the Week of March 12, 2017

Sunday/Domingo, March 12 Gn 12:1-4a/Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22/2 Tm 1:8b-10/Mt 17:1-9

Monday/Lunes, March 13 Dn 9:4b-10/Ps 79:8-9, 11, 13/Lk 6:36-38

Tuesday/Martes, March 14 Is 1:10, 16-20/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23/Mt 23:1-12

Wednesday/Miércoles, March 15 Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14-16/Mt 20:17-28

Thursday/Jueves, March 16 Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 16:19-31

Friday/Viernes, March 17 Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Ps 105:16-21/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46

Saturday/Sábado, March 18 Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-4, 9-12/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

Next Sunday/Próximo Domingo, March 19 Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-

15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42

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Mass Schedule Horario de las Misas

Sunday Masses English: 7:45 & 10:45am, Saturdays at 5:00pm Spanish: 9am & 12:30pm

Misas dominicales Español: 9am y 12:30pm Inglés: 7:45 y 10:45am, sábados a las 5:00pm

Weekdays at 8am English: Monday, Friday, Saturday Spanish: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Misas diarias a las 8am Español: martes, miércoles y jueves Inglés: lunes, viernes, sábado

Reconciliation: Saturdays 4-5pm Reconciliación: Sábados 4-5pm

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From the Pastor’s Desk… On the first reading of this first Sunday of Lent we see how God blesses Abraham for having been faithful to His commandments. God has asked Abraham his only son in sacrifice. For a loving father a son is at the center of his heart, representing the result of his love. Therefore his is a most precious “possession”, worthy of care, protection and love. When God asks Abraham the best of his house it certainly implies a sacrifice. What is Abraham’s response? Putting aside his feelings, his sorrows and personal agendas, he gives God the “best of the house” as an offering. The result is God’s recompense for his generosity and fidelity. Saint Paul in the second reading reminds us that God equally didn’t keep his own son. For the salvation of humanity, God gave away simply his best possession; Jesus Christ our Lord. It wasn’t enough for Him to send another king, another prophet, another saint… From the bounty of his heart he shares a portion of his own heart for our justification. And this gift, this sacrifice, this universal oblation continued giving fruits. In the gospel we see the transfiguration of the Son of Man. Jesus as an act of love removed the veil of what was separating heaven from earth, humanity form divinity, and mortality from immortality… Allowing us to see a glimpse of his own divinity and a head start of all that which awaits for us. The sacrifice of God our Father brings Jesus to a cross and from there to a sepulcher, from which he gloriously resurrects giving us abundant life, life eternal. The question that we ought to make to ourselves is what am I willing to sacrifice to God for my salvation? What is God asking me to present to Him as oblation to attain eternal life? How much is worth for me the Heavenly Kingdom? Discover it, identify it and present it to the Father. What do you have to lose? Nothing. What may you win? To be able to surround yourself in the light of transfiguration and to be part of the eternal glory in our Lord Jesus Christ!

Fr. Claudio Díaz, Jr

Del Escritorio del Párroco… En la primera lectura de este Primer Domingo de Cuaresma vemos como Dios bendice a Abraham por haber sido fiel a sus mandatos. Dios le había pedido a Abraham su único hijo en sacrifico. Para un padre amoroso un hijo está al centro de su corazón, representando el resultado de su amor. Por ende es una “posesión” preciada, digna de cuido, de

protección y de amor. Cuando Dios le pide a Abraham lo mejor de su casa es ciertamente para él un gran sacrificio. ¿Cuál es la respuesta de Abraham? Colocando a un lado sus sentimientos, sus pesares y su agenda personal, le da a Dios “lo mejor de su casa” en ofrenda. El resultado es la recompensa de Dios por su generosidad y fidelidad. San Pablo en la segunda lectura nos recuerda que Dios igualmente no escatimó a su propio Hijo. Para la salvación de la humanidad, Dios entregó simplemente lo mejor; Jesucristo nuestro Señor. No se conformó con enviar otro rey más, otro profeta más, otro santo más… Sino que desde la bonanza de su corazón deprende un pedazo del mismo para nuestra justificación. Y este regalo, este sacrificio, esta oblación universal continuó dando frutos. En el evangelio vemos la transfiguración de Hijo del Hombre. Jesús en un momento de amor, mueve el velo que separaba el cielo de la tierra, lo humano de lo divino, lo mortal de lo inmortal… Dejándonos ver tan solo un hálito de su divinidad y la primicia de lo que nos espera. El sacrifico de su Padre Dios lleva a Jesús a una cruz y de ahí a un sepulcro, desde donde gloriosamente resucita, dándonos vida en abundancia, vida eterna. La pregunta que deberíamos hacernos es, ¿Qué estoy dispuesto a sacrificar por Dios, por mi salvación? ¿Qué me pide Dios que le presente como oblación para alcanzar la vida eterna? ¿Cuánto vale para mí la eternidad del cielo? Descúbrelo, identifícalo y preséntaselo al Padre. ¿Qué tienes que perder? Nada. ¿Qué puedes ganar? ¡El poder envolverte en la luz gloriosa de tu transfiguración gloriosa y ser parte de la Gloria Eterna de nuestro Señor Jesucristo!

Padre Claudio Díaz, Jr.

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The Lord's Peace be with you!

One of the most difficult words to define is the word “Faith”. The Catholic Church defines Faith as “…the theological virtue by which we believe in God and believe in all that he has said and revealed to us, and that Holy Church proposes for our belief, because he is truth itself” (CCC #1814). One of the more classical definitions of Faith can also be found in Sacred Scripture: “…the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Another word often used to understand Faith is “Trust.” Faith as a concept doesn’t make sense to people who are immersed in a secular mindset, since they rely solely on “empirical” knowledge, that which can be measured scientifically. Teaching children the meaning of faith is therefore no easy task in a materialistic society that places highest importance on minimalism, hedonism and individualism. Our children need to be reminded that they are special because they are created in the image and likeness of the One and True God. This responsibility falls upon us the adults in their lives. It is of great importance that, in partnership with one another we bring them to the true and beautiful understanding of Faith.

May God richly bless you!

Jose M. Morales Coordinator of Religious Education

¡La Paz del Señor esté con ustedes! Una de las palabras más difíciles de definir es la palabra "Fe". La Iglesia Católica define la Fe como "...la virtud teológica por la que creemos en Dios y en todo lo que nos ha dicho y revelado, y la cual la Santa Iglesia propone para nuestra creencia, porque él es la verdad misma" (CCC #1814). Una de las definiciones más clásicas de la Fe puede también encontrarse en la Sagrada Escritura: "...la sustancia de cosas esperadas, y la evidencia de cosas no vistas" (Hebreos 11:1). Una palabra frecuentemente usada para entender la Fe es "Confianza". Como concepto la Fe no tiene sentido para quienes están inmersos en una mentalidad secular, puesto que se basan exclusivamente en el conocimiento "empírico", en lo que se puede medir científicamente. Educar a los niños acerca del significado de la Fe, por lo tanto, no es tarea fácil en una sociedad materialista que tiende dar mayor importancia al minimalismo, hedonismo e individualismo. Nuestros hijos necesitan ser recordados que son especiales porque son creados al imagen y semejanza del Dios verdadero. Esta responsabilidad recae sobre nosotros los adultos en sus vidas. Es de gran importancia que, en espíritu de colaboración los traemos a la comprensión verdadera y hermosa de la Fe.

¡Qué Dios les bendiga!

José M. Morales Coordinador de Educación Religiosa

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS NOTICIAS DEL CATECISMO

Pilgrimage to Christs’ Passion

The Religious Education program wishes to thank those who braved the cold and made the pilgrimage to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion. We had an unforgettable experience in this our first visit, and look forward to returning in the not too distant future with a much larger group.

Peregrinaje a la Pasión de Cristo El programa de Catequesis desea agradecer a quienes le hicieron frente al frío y peregrinaron al Santuario de la Pasión de Cristo. Tuvimos una inolvidable experiencia en esta nuestra primera visita y esperamos volver en un futuro cercano con un grupo mucho más grande.

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Sharing Parish Picnic with St Hubert Parish.... As you may know, St. Aloysius and St. Hubert has been hosting a sharing picnic for many years. This year it will take place on August 12th 2017 at St. Hubert. We are inviting all groups to participate as we seek to unite, fellowship, and enjoy each other’s ideas and support. I will like to meet with a representative of each of our church’s group prior to the event. We are looking forward to new games, fresh ideas, treats, etc...

More information when we meet. briefly. Let the sharing begin… When replying, indicate what days and times are good for you and/or representative or what days and times

group meets .

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE!!! St. Aloysius and St. Hubert Sharing Picnic

August 12th 2017 11 AM – 5:30 PM

SALSA Goes to Winston Manor On Sunday, March 19th, St. Aloysius Ladies' Service Association (SALSA) will host a St. Patrick’s Day Party for the 175 residents of Winston Manor, a nursing home located in our neighborhood. Snacks are served, goodie bags are handed out and every resident wins at our Free Raffle! We also take the time to talk and socialize with the residents. We need NEW items for the raffle and goodie bags: men’s and women’s sweatpants and sweatshirts size L-XL, socks, gloves, hats, playing cards, games, dominoes, blankets, combs, tooth brushes, tooth paste, post-it notes, pens, small Kleenex packets, shampoo, shower gel, deodorant, and sugarless hard candy (individually wrapped). We also accept monetary donations $, and gently used books, magazines and games. Please drop off any donations at the rectory marked "SALSA- Winston Manor." We also will have an assembly line on Saturday, March 18th at 12 noon to make the goodie bags and pack the supplies for the event. All volunteers are welcome. Contact Joan Agosto at 773-612-3416 for more information or to volunteer for this event. Your past donations have been generous and we thank you for supporting our efforts! This is a wonderful experience for ALL!

SALSA Visita a Winston Manor El domingo, 19 de marzo, SALSA ofrecerá una fiesta para Winston Manor, un edificio residencial en nuestra comunidad, ubicado en las calles Pierce y Leavitt. Les ofrecemos refrescos, distribuimos bolsas con golosinas y cada residente gana en nuestra rifa gratuita. Necesitamos su ayuda en dos áreas–donaciones y participación. Somos una organización pequeña pero muy activa y dependemos de voluntarios (hombres, mujeres y jóvenes) para hacer posible este evento. Los residentes de Winston Manor necesitan artículos nuevos como medias, pantuflas, camisetas, guantes, sombreros, barajas de cartas, rompecabezas, artículos de aseo, mantas, paquetes pequeños de pañuelos, etc. Dulces sin azúcar (envueltos individualmente) son muy necesitados. Artículos usados como libros, revistas, rompecabezas y juegos también son aceptados. Los pueden dejar en la rectoría. También recibimos donaciones en efectivo para hacer compras. Favor de marcarlos como “SALSA-Winston Manor”. El sábado 18 de marzo, nos reuniremos a las 12pm para empacar nuestras provisiones. Apreciamos su ayuda. Contactar a Joan Agosto al 773-612-3416 para más información o para ser voluntario para este evento. Sus pasados donativos han sido apreciados ¡Muchas gracias!

LOSS Mass: Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide Mass

On Saturday, March 18 at 11 a.m., St. Gertrude Catholic Church will host a Mass in partnership with the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Charities Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) Ministry. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US, claiming the lives of more than 44,000 Americans each year*. The effect of suicide reaches beyond family and friends, often leaving individuals with questions and nowhere to turn. LOSS offers hope and healing for those who mourn a loss to suicide. They provide counseling for individuals and families, a network of survivors, and education about the grieving process. This LOSS Mass is a unique opportunity for the community to come together and pray for those mourning a loss, for those who have lost their life, and for a greater understanding of respect life. Father Charles Rubey will preside at the Mass and speak about the LOSS ministry. To learn more about Catholic Charities LOSS ministry, please visit http://www.catholiccharities.net/GetHelp/OurServices/Counseling/Loss.aspx. The LOSS Mass is sponsored by parishes in Vicariate II, Deanery B. Please contact Alli Smith, Parish Vitality Coordinator for Vicariate II with any questions regarding the LOSS Mass at alsmith@archchicago.org. St. Gertrude Catholic Church is located at 1420 West Granville Avenue, Chicago, IL. (*Source is American Foundation for Suicide Prevention )

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Sunday/ Domingo

Monday/ Lunes

Tuesday/ Martes

Wednesday/Miércoles

Thursday/ Jueves

Friday/ Viernes

Saturday/ Sábado Sunday/ Domingo

12 9:30am Lenten Reflection “God For Us” 11:30am 12:30pm Choir Practice-Rm 209

13 1:00pm Marquis Club

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7:00pm RCIA 7:00pmYAM Volleyball-Gym 7:00pm Book Club 7:00pm Circulo

15

9:00 am Aid for Women 5:30pm– Spanish LOM 7:00pm Finance Council Mtg. in Fidelis Rm. 7:00pm Revival Planning Mtg. Rm. 101

16

7:00pm Prayer Group

17 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross/ Via Crucis 7:00pm Reconciliation Service

18 9:30am CCD 9:30am to 11:30am 1st Comm. Candidates/Parents Interview w/Pastor 1:00 pm English LOM

19 Bake Sale– Thurs PG SALSA goes to Winston Manor 9:30am Lenten Reflection “God For Us” 11:30am 12:30pm Choir Practice-Rm 209 12:00pm SALSA Mtg. 12:00pm YAM Board Mtg.

Tax Letters are available

You can stop by the rectory and request your tax letters for contributions made to the Parish in the year of 2016. The tax letters do not include donations made to the An-nual Catholic Appeal and to the Teach Who Christ Is Campaign. Each of these provides their own statements. Thanks you for contributing generously to our parish.

Cartas Para Impuestos están disponibles

Puede pasar por la rectoría y solicitar sus cartas para im-puestos por contribuciones hechas a la parroquia en el año de 2016. Las cartas para impuestos no incluyen las donaciones a la Campaña Católica Anual y a la Campaña Enseñar Quien Es Cristo. Cada uno de ellos ofrece sus propias declaraciones. Gracias por contribuir generosa-mente a nuestra parroquia.

Estaciones de la Cruz los Viernes de Cuaresma 7:00 p.m.

Marzo 17 Ministros de Comunión Marzo 24 Coro 12:30 Marzo 31 Grupo de la Divina Providencia Abril 7 Grupo Guadalupano y R.C.I.A.

Marquis Club The Marquis Club had an awesome delish Chili Day on Monday, February 27th. Thank you for attending! We invite you and a friend or relative to our Bagel and Bingo, as well to fellowship and voice your ideas and interests on Monday, March 13th from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm in the Thiele Center in room 101. For more information call Minerva Perez

By using the free services offered through the Tax Assistance Program, Ladder Up clients can keep more of their hard-earned money. Free services available through the Tax Assistance Program include: Preparation of Federal and Illinois income tax returns E-file, ITIN application assistance (Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers are needed for taxpayers that do not have and are not eligible to

receive a Social Security Number), Preparation of prior-year tax returns (for 3 previous years), Preparation of amended returns (some restrictions apply) Services are offered on a first come, first served basis.at 15 locations including Roberto Clemente HS, WIC Food Centers on Armitage Ave and Diversity Ave, and many other locations in our area. For more information, please visit http://www.goladderup.org/our-services/tax-assistance/

SAINT ALOYSIUS PARISH, CHICAGO

Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago

Bishop Alberto Rojas, Vicar of Vicariate III

PARISH STAFF—EQUIPO PARROQUIAL Pastor/ Párroco

Rev. Claudio Díaz, Jr.

Deacons-Diáconos Raymond Arroyo, Adolfo Lopez, Ramon Navarro,

William Smyser

Business Manager/ Gerente Comercial Rosa M. Tryba

Coordinator of Rel. Ed/ Coordinador de Catecismo José M. Morales

Coordinator of Social Services/ Coordinadora de Servicios Sociales

Minerva Pérez-Minguela

Parish Secretary/ Secretaria Parroquial Yasmin Alba

Maintenance Engineer/ Ingeniero de Mantenimiento Luis R. Hernandez

Office Hours Monday— Friday 9:00am-5:00pm,

Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 9:00am-12:00pm

Monsignor Thiele Center Hours

Monday through Thursday ........................ 5:00pm-8:00pm

Service Center (Centro de Servicio) 1510 N. Claremont 1-773-486-5901

Food Pantry/Despensa de Comestibles: Thursday/Jueves 9:00am-12:00pm

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Stewardship Report Reporte de Mayordomía

Sunday/ Domingo, March 4 March 5 Envelopes (206) $ 3,633.00 loose cash $ 1,112.97 GiveCentral donations (8) $ 452.50 Total $ 5,198.47 Budgeted Goal $ 5,714.00 Stewardship $ 1,130.00 Ash Wednesday $ 1,143.38

Thank you for your generosity! ¡Gracias por su generosidad!

You can help the parish be a better steward of its resources by using www.givecentral.org to make your regular Sunday offering! ¡Puede ayudar a que la iglesia sea mejor mayordomo de nuestros recursos use www.givecentral.org para hacer sus ofrendas semanalmente!