As we arrive to the Fourth Sunday of Lent, I wish to share a few of the thoughts and reflections we received following Fr. Eugene Hensell’s visit and talk on the Passion Narratives earlier this month. Fr. Eugene’s talk helps us understand the history of that time, his way of explaining the fears and anxieties lived by Jesus and his Apostles allows us to see their very human side. Father showed us that we are all the same, we are only separated by time. Following are some more thoughts shared by parishioners who attended the two-evening event with Fr. Eugene Hensell.

“These talks gave me a new perspective on the Passion.”

“Fr. Eugene asked us to consider that large chunks of Jesus’ life are not recorded in the Gospels and to realize that what is wri en in the Gospels is there to tell the important parts of Jesus’ life.”

“The Bible is not necessarily factual or historical but it is TRUE. We are to look beyond to what is the prophetic symbolic meaning.”

“As people of faith, we are now better able to place our stories into the larger story – the story of Salvation”

At the end of evening two, Fr. Eugene challenged us with the ques on: “Who is le to tell the story? The reader – so read scripture, then proclaim it and live it.”

On the journey,

Fr. Dennis G. Lewandowski

Lent and Holy Week Mass Schedule

Holy Thursday, April 18

7:00pm: The Lord’s Supper Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (after Mass)

Good Friday, April 19

3:00pm: Stations of the Cross 7:00pm: Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion with veneration of

the Cross in the Worship Space

Children’s Activities & Prayer in the Gathering Place

Holy Saturday, April 20

10:30am: Easter Basket Blessing 7:30pm: Easter Vigil Mass

Easter Sunday, April 21 Masses at 8:00am, 10:00am and 12:00pm

Weekdays During Lent Monday - Friday at 9:00am

Stations of The Cross March 31 and April 7: Sundays at 12:15pm April 16 - Family Stations of the Cross 4:30pm

Lenten Confessions, April 9th From 6:30 -7:30pm

Palm Sunday, April 14 Masses at 8:00am, 10:00am and 12:00pm

Mass Intentions & Liturgical Ministers

Mass Intentions

4:30 PM Saturday, March 30

Andrea Racibozynski

8:00 AM Sunday, March 31

Art Kirk, husband of Halina Kirk

9:30 AM Sunday, March 31

People of Holy Spirit

11:00 AM Sunday, March 31

Patricia Gniech, wife of George Gniech

Paten Gretchen Talley, Laura Chinnici, Katie Talley, Susan Leshock, Brian Balsewicz

Susan Hejnosz, Mary Jo Slowik, Paul Slowik

Barbara A. Marciniak, Angela Strohbeck, Jeff Allsteadt, Tom Dorsey, Melissa Allsteadt

Henry Sharum, Nina Vittori, Anthony A Edeh, Kai Marriott, James Krzmarzick

Lectors CeCi Wynne, Joseph Zipperich Taylor Kunka, Brady Kunka Abaigeal Lyons, Mitchell Anderson Gianna Arielle Dalangin, Cesar Patino

Acolytes David Kammes, Karime Zarate Karen Rice, Kathy Hohnstedt Sherry Markwell, Mary Ellen Lyons Benjamin Capanas, Chris Hill

Greeters Frank & Vicki Silhavy, Mike Peske, Dick Walz, Gail Hugo, Russell Hugo

Christine Miner, Braun Miner, Corinne & Jim Haviley, Tamara Milazzo

Dianna Olaszek, Jackie Hasse, Al & Donna Larson, Anne Carreras, Jim Dvorchak

John Rudel, Robert Walsh Christine Yracheta, Nicholas Fiordaliso

9:00 AM Mon., April 1

Sandy Farrah Brown

9:00 AM Tues., April 2

Tom McGannan

9:00 AM Wed., April 3

Greta Barron

9:00 AM Thurs., April 4

Jean Kennedy

9:00 AM Fri., April 5

People of Holy Spirit

We pray for those who are sick, and we pray for and remember

those who have gone to eternal life,

especially for Eileen Ford, Reed Gifford and Mary Overbeck.

Stephen Ministry training is close to completion after 50 hours of training.

We ask you to keep these special Stephen Minister

trainees and all our current Stephen Ministers in

your prayers as they nurture their gifts and hone

their skills so that they can bring Christ’s love and

care to hurting people on behalf of our congregation.

Also pray for our Stephen Leaders who guide them.

If you are going through a dif icult time and would like

a Stephen Minister to walk with you on your journey

or have questions regarding how Stephen Ministry

works, please contact Kathy Ford RN/ Parish Nurse

and Coordinator of Stephen Ministry at

630-922-0081 ex. 228.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Please keep James Strange,

our catechumen, in your prayers

during this Lenten season.

Jim is in the final stages of preparing for baptism and

to be received into full communion in the Catholic

Church at the Easter Vigil.

Also keep Judith Zarebski in your Lenten prayers.

Judith is affirming her faith after being away from

the Church for many years.

This year of preparation and study is a profound

experience of God in their lives. We as a community

stand with them in prayer and worship.

Holy Spirit Catholic Community has 2,564 registered families.

Thank you for your generosity!

The Catholic Church is able to carry out its good works in large part due to the generosity of her people. Catholics financially support their Church primarily through the Sunday offertory collection.

Weekly Offering March 23 - 24, 2019

$18,000

Lenten Confessions — Tuesday, April 9th from 6:30 to 7:30pm

Helping those who are less fortunate is part of Lent, and this was not lost on the 1st to 6th-grade students in our RE program as they did their annual service project this year.

The 1st to 4th graders, spent time last month doing chores around the house to earn money. Some chores included making their beds, setting the dinner table, and taking the trash out. Some kids earned 50 cents per chore, and some of the heavy negotiators

managed to convince their parents to offer up as much as $5 per chore.

Instead of doing chores, the 5th and 6th-grade students collected toys, books, and other knick-knacks for a raffle. They could then buy raffle tickets to try and win the donations that their peers had brought in. Some of the premier prizes included new board games and even a virtual reality headset.

When it was all said and done, the RE kids banded together to raise $1,172.82 for the Dominican Literacy Center (DLC) in Aurora, IL. The DLC helps women learn to read, write, and speak English, as well as helping immigrant women and men prepare to pass their naturalization test to become U.S. citizens.

Religious Education Service Project — Dominican Literacy Center

Meetings & Events Saturday, March 30, 2019 St. Vincent dePaul Clothing Drive located in Outside Entrance Doors to Church (4:30 PM)

Sunday, March 31, 2019 St. Vincent dePaul Clothing Drive located in Outside Entrance Doors to Church (8:00 AM) RCIA in Multipurpose Room (9:00 AM) Stations of the Cross in Worship Space (12:15 PM)

Tuesday, April 02, 2019 Minister of Care/Evening of Reflection in Worship Space (7:00 PM)

Wednesday, April 03, 2019 Children's Choir 1-3 in Worship Space (4:30 PM) Children's Choir 4-8 in Worship Space (5:15 PM) Adult Choir in Worship Space (7:30 PM)

Thursday, April 04, 2019 Youth Group in All Gathering Place (7:00 PM)

Saturday, April 06, 2019 TMIY - That Man Is You in All Gathering Place (7:00 AM) Ministers of Care in OFF SITE Event (9:00 AM)

Sunday, April 07, 2019 Parish Nursing/Blood Pressure Sunday in Bishop Imesch Hallway (8:00 AM) RCIA in Multipurpose Room (9:00 AM) Seasoned Spirits in Multipurpose Room (12:15 PM) Stations of the Cross in Worship Space (12:15 PM) RE classes at ASCA (4:00 PM)

The 40 Days for Life campaign began March 6 and continues up to April 14, 2019. This is a community-based campaign that draws attention to the evil of abortion through a three-point program: Prayer and fasting, Peaceful vigil, and Community outreach. Volunteers are needed to pray at abortion clinics within the Diocese of Joliet. Full details can be found online at https://40daysforlife.com

Don’t miss out on the upcoming enrichment for married couples on April 12 ‐ 14, 2019

at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Elk Grove Village, IL.

A private weekend experience

including 11 presenta ons about prac cal tools for growing in loving

rela onships. For informa on, please go to:

wwme‐chicagoland.org

Catholic Charities to Host 5K Run / Fitness Walk Fundraiser on April 27

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, is dealing with cutbacks from the federal government for our homeless shelters, so to keep those programs open, Catholic Charities is

looking to this event to raise funds for the agency. Please support the race by participating.

Here is the link to register: https://www.dupagehumanrace.org/ Kids are welcome!