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

English — 7:00 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 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 — There will come to the temple the L whom you seek (Malachi 3:1-4). Psalm — Who is this king of glory? It is the Lord! (Psalm 24). Second Reading — Jesus had to become like his brothers and sisters in every way to help the descend-ants of Abraham (Hebrews 2:14-18). Gospel — The just and pious Simeon proclaims the infant Jesus to be a revealing light to the Gentiles, the glory of the people Israel (Luke 2:22-40 [22-32]). 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.

Saturday, February 1: Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 AM Dev. to our Lady of Sorrows —SI, Unborn and their families 5:30 PM Iggy Hodnik Karoline Seyward Sunday, February 2: The Presentation of the Lord 7:00 AM Anka Serdar

9:00 AM Loretta Salata Peter Flament Sczgielski Family

11:00 AM Toni Wiese Frank Kapple Emilia Joves

Monday, February 3: St. Blaise and St. Ansgar 7:00 AM Frank Merlock

Tuesday, February 4: 7:00 AM Jaime Dionisio Special Intention

Wednesday, February 5: St. Agatha 7:00 AM Parishioners of St. Dismas

Thursday, February 6: St. Paul Miki and Companions 7:00 AM Loretta Salata

Friday, February 7: 7:00 AM Melencio B. Carrillo Felisa Carrillo Michael Radosevich Mary Kovach

A CHRISTMAS REPRISE

The Church’s celebration three weeks ago of the Baptism of the Lord signaled the “official” end of the Christmas season. Today’s feast of the Presentation of the Lord seems to extend the Incarnation celebration a bit longer. In fact, some have called this feast a “second Epiphany.”

The first reading recalls the anticipation of Advent, as Malachi writes, “Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me.” The reading from Hebrews reminds us of the Incarnation, proclaiming that Jesus had a “share” in our own “blood and flesh.” The Gospel finds the infant Jesus on his first visit to Jerusalem and his human parents once again surprised and in awe over the events surround his birth.

In the simplicity of the manger, in the grandeur of the temple, in the domesticity of Nazareth, Jesus comes. May we come to know him and so be filled with “wisdom” and the “favor of God.”

THE ROAD TO GOD

There is but one road to lead us to God—humility; all other ways would only lead astray, even were

they fenced in with all virtues.

—Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux

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

For Sunday, February 2, will be the home of Willy & Ellen Querubin. 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.

The Presentation of the Lord February 2, 2020 He had to become like his brothers and sisters in every way. — Hebrews 2:17a

SPIRITUAL COMMISSION

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Liturgical Ministers — February 8 & 9

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

Celebrant Fr. Reyes Fr. Reyes Fr. Reyes Fr. Reyes Altar Servers Ben Radosevich

Gabriel Sanchez Andy Monzanga

Brayan Monzanga Simon Tan

Valente Nava

Reader 1 Reader 2

Lilia Mascorro Ismari Mascorro

Ron Kantola Joyce Fallos

Wilfredo Joves Heather Sczygieslki

Goretey Vincent Vanessa Lara

Deacon or DR 1 2 3 4 5 6

Bruce Peters Miriam Rodriguez Janice Radosevich Marta Mata-Guzman Mary McCoy

Aloisia Novosel Mary Jo Roser Maureen Van Heirseele Charlotte Callahan Kevin Wenzel

Jean Denam Ellen Gillespie Severino Tan Davidson Philipose Lori Bruner Marianne Tan Loretta Pable

Terry Mathews Cathy Herman Maria Zavala Alberto Canda Karen Joves Gretchen LeMieux Barb Venisnik

Eucharistic Ministers

∗ 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. ∗ Frank Kapple ∗ Dan Ross ∗ Jean Ewing ∗ Anastasia Savage ∗ Ed Wacyk

Please pray for the sick: Names will remain on the list for 6 weeks. Please call the rectory to update.

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

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

and Confessions

First Friday of the month February 7, 2020 for an hour after the 7 am Mass

BAPTIMS

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

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 Session: February 4th and March 3rd

Church Etiquette Please be considerate and arrive to Church before the Mass begins. It is considered disrespectful to arrive after the Mass has begun. The opening and closing of doors, the movement of people to their

pews and the disturbing of people to accommodate people arriving late is very distracting to some very

important moments in the Mass.

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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HolyLandPilgrimage--October19-28,2020Join Fr. Xamie Reyes--who lived in the Holy Land for an extended period of time--for a biblical perspective on sites such as Jerusalem, Jericho, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Tiberius, Caesarea by the Sea to name a few. Brochures with the complete itinerary are available in the lobby or the church's of ice. A travel meeting will be held on Sunday,February2,2020at12:30pminHunterHall.For more information contact Mary Bolin at 847-623-7510 or Trans World

RENEW MY CHURCH

Thank you for your participation as we have been discerning the best church, parish and school structures to revitalize the greater ministerial vitality of our Catholic communities.

Over the past several months, the Grouping Feedback and Discernment Team, which includes representatives from all of the parishes in our grouping, met to review and discern the future structure for our area. Based on their meetings and discussions, the group submitted a report to an Archdiocesan Commission, which includes representatives from across the Archdiocese.

Based on the Grouping Team’s feedback report, as well as other considerations, the Commission will present a recommendation to Cardinal Cupich and Archdiocese’s Presbyteral Council.

We want to invite you to join us for a community meeting where all parishioners and school families from across our grouping will gather together to learn an important update and possible decision, as well as discuss next steps for our area.

Meeting Details: Thursday, February 6, 2020

at 7 pm St. Dismas Church 2600 Sunset Ave,

Waukegan, IL 60087

We ask you to remember that Jesus Christ is calling each of us to renew His Church...to find new and creative ways to make disciples, build communities and inspire witness.

May God continue to bless us all on this journey.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, February 6th.

Yours in Christ, Fr. Xamie

Women’s C lub Annua l 2020 Shelter Dr ive

It’s that time of the year when we are asking for free will donations to our Lake County Women’s Shelter (A Safe Place, Zion and Staben House, Waukegan). All items will be picked up at our February 20, 2020 meeting in Hunter Hall. All women are welcome to attend.

A box labeled “Women’s Shelter” will be in the church vestibule starting Saturday, January 25 through Sunday, February 16th. Please note all items must be UNOPENED. All appreciated items are listed below. Any questions call Miriam Wysocki (847-623-8654).

A heartfelt Thank You!

Baby: Baby Wipes, Lotions, and Diapers Personal Hygiene: Body Wash, Soap

Bars, Deodorant, Shampoos and Conditioners,

Dental Hygiene: Tooth Brush and Tooth Paste

Paper Products: Facial Tissues, Toilet Papers, Paper Towels

Laundry: Liquid or Powder Detergent Miscellaneous: Combs, Curling Iron,

Hair Brushs, Razors, Tampons and Maxi Pads

Chili Cook– Off

To be determined...stay tuned more information will be posted in the upcoming bulletins.

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Stewardship Collection Week Ending 01/19/2019

Total Weekly Collection $5,066.00

Stewardship $62.00

Sharing $62.00

December GiveCentral Collection $7,270.00

Mass in Malayalam $488.00

SEDOL NUTRITIOUS FOOD CHECK LIST

♦ Jams & Jellies (plastic jars only) ♦ Flour-based mixes (brownie, cake,

muffin, pancake) ♦ Pancake syrup ♦ Pork and Beans

COMMUNITY MINISTRY

Support the Seminarians in Mundele in

All men and women are invited to attend the Catholic Women’s Club of Lake County’s Valentine Luncheon to support seminarians.

Thursday, February 13 at St. Dismas Church Rosary at 11 am followed by social and luncheon entertainment by Rick Pickren. $20/person, RSVP by 2/7/2020 to Mary Alice Morrissey, Ph: 847-599-1903 or Doreen Reeves at 847-623-3378.

“The Time of No Room: Thomas Merton’s Reflections on the Past Century” Pauline Viviano, Professor of Theology Emer ita, Loyola University, will discuss “The Time of No Room: Thomas Merton’s Reflections on the Past Century” at 2 p.m. Sun-day, Feb. 16, at the Rectory Assembly of Immaculate Conception Parish, 7211 W. Talcott, Chicago. Pauline is a long-time member of our Chicago Chapter-ITMS who has given four presentations previously, most recently ""Revitalizing our World with Merton’s Understanding of Contemplation." Description: "In Raids on the Unspeakable, Merton speaks of “the time of the end as a time of no room.” In the tradi-tion of the prophets of the Old Testament he looks under-neath the affluence of his age at the problems deeply in-grained in America. It is a harsh assessment, but it ends on a positive note. We will reflect upon what Merton has to say about American culture and how we can move from despair to hope and from hatred to love." Freewill offering ($5 suggested) and refreshments will be served. For more information, call Mike at 773-447-3989 or visit https://ccitms.blogspot.com/2020/01/february-16-2020-pauline-viviano-on.html.

Speaker Series at Carmel Catholic High School

Carmel Catholic invites you to attend the Spiritus Speaker Series. Join us to be inspired, to grow in faith and to encounter Christ. All events are free of charge, open to the public and held at Carmel Catholic High School.

Jen Kramer and the Year of Love Project #yearoflove –Thursday, February 13, 6:30 pm Jen Kramer, CCHS '88, is an average everyday human with one caveat, she has a gigantic heart. As Jen looked at ways to best impact her year in 2018, she created the “Year of Love” as a way to share and express her love for all people (both those she knew and had yet to know) on her social media channels. What started as Jen’s ambitious New Year resolution, the Year of Love has evolved as a social experiment to be Christ-like in our world.

'Open Line', Questions of the Faith with Mr. Mark Plaiss and CCHS Theology Faculty – Thursday, March 12, 6:30 pm Students at Carmel Catholic enjoy the opportunity to ask any and all questions about the faith in a format called "Open Line." They gather together during class time once per month and Theology department faculty members share answers rooted in the authentic teaching of the Church. The resulting conversations are lively and thought-provoking. Deacon Mark Plaiss and other members of the Carmel Catholic Theology Faculty will host an "Open Line" style event for adults interested in asking questions and engaging in dialogue in a friendly, informative environment. All are welcome.

Learn more and RSVP at carmelhs.org/spiritus/.

Attention: Catholic Nurses of Lake County—All Nurses welcome! The Council of Catholic Nurses of Lake County invites you to the Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 8:30 am. Marytown Retreat Center located on Rte. 176, Presentation by Rev. Joe Curtis, associate pastor of St. Paul the Apostle). Includes continental breakfast at 8:30 am. Speaker * Reflec-tion Time * Mass at Noon * Lunch Cost $25/members, $35 non-members RSVP by March 1, Marion Henderson, 6279 Doral Drive, Gurnee, IL 60081m 847-281-7790 Note: Board meeting to follow

STEWARDSHIP

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WEEK AT A GLANCE

Jan 25-Feb 16 Women’s Shelter Collection - Main Lobby

Monday February 3 7:00A Morning Mass 6:00P Faith Formation - STA 6:30P RCIA - STA

Tuesday, February 4 7:00A Morning Mass 7:30A-5:00P Adoration 4:00P-5:00P Hour of Prayer 7:00P Baptismal Prep - CH

Wednesday February 5 7:00A Morning Mass 5:00P Handbell Choir - CH 6:00P Children’s Choir - CH

Thursday February 6 7:00A Morning Mass 7:00P RMC Parish Meeting - CH

Friday February 7 7:00A Morning Mass

Saturday February 8 7:00A Morning Mass 9:00A Faith Formation - STA 3:00P Baptism - CH 4:00P-5:00P Confessions - CH 5:30P Vigil Mass - CH

Sunday February 9 7:00A Mass 9:00A Mass 11:00A Mass

Ready, Set, Renew! It's decision time. Do we stay or do we go? I am hopeful that St. Dismas church is staying. After all, it's supposed to be renew, not remove! Of course, I don't know what the decision is, I have no insider information.

Regardless of the decision, the parishes of St. Dismas and St. Anastasia will merge, both staying one way or another, to form a new combined parish. One way (the preferred way) is the church buildings of both parishes remain open as places of worship. Another way is that the church building of one of the parishes (either St. Dismas or St. Anastasia) would close. Either way, the congregation of both parishes would merge to form a new parish. Staffing decisions would 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.

RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00 – 5:00 PM or by appointment

ADORATION Tuesday: After the 7 AM Mass to 5:00 PM

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 2, 2020