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The Clarion
Our Parish Mission
Led by the Spirit,
the Catholic community of Saint Anne
strives to live the example of Jesus,
who said, “I came so that you might have life,
and have it more abundantly.”
(John 10:10)
Liturgy Schedule
Monday-Friday: 8:15 a.m.
Saturday: First Saturday: 8:15 a.m.
Reconciliation: Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. until all are heard
Mass of Anticipation: 5:15 p.m.
Sunday: 7:15, 9:00, 11:00 a.m., 5:15 p.m.
Saint Anne Catholic Community • 120 North Ela Street, Barrington, IL 60010 • 847.382.5300 • stannebarrington.org
Volume 12, No. 18 EASTER SUNDAY March 27, 2016
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Dear People of Saint Anne,
Do you ever wonder whether you would have
believed the report of the women returning from the
empty tomb?
Today, we are so used to talking about the
resurrection of Jesus that the empty tomb seems like
no big deal. But think about those first disciples.
When the women return with the news, it’s not just
that the disciples aren’t sure; they regard what they
hear as an idle tale. The first disciples initially thought
that these women were delirious. And who can blame
them? To their mind – and maybe ours when we’re
not in church – the dead do not come back to life.
Plus, I suspect that the news of resurrection sounded
just a little too good to be true. Think about it. After
all they had been through, it was probably too much
to entertain thoughts that Jesus might come back. We
know that Jesus tried to prepare them for this, for all
of it. But who really is ready for death, let alone new
life after death?
Imagine the possible disappointment if the women
weren’t being honest or were just plain wrong. It
would be like a terminally ill patient being told of one
more miracle cure or an abandoned child that his
parents are waiting for him—precisely because this
news is what we want more than anything in the
world. Already wounded by the loss of their Lord,
the disciples fear getting cut once more by the shards
of their broken dreams.
Truth be told, I think we are all a little like that. We
can almost become numb to the word resurrection.
Despite all our protests to the contrary, we know
we’re fragile, wounded and in need of saving. But
we’re so afraid that no one will be able to save us that
we can hardly admit our fear. But what if the
testimony of the women at the tomb was true? Then
God can give life to the dead, bring light from dark-
ness and create something out of nothing. Many
people do not believe there is anything sacred about
ordinary things and people. For some people, there is
no mystery in everyday life, and there is no more to
this world than what you can see, hold or buy.
But as people of deep Easter faith who have
experienced the power of new life and resurrection
many times over, we believe that God loves the world
– and God loves us. Don’t you see, an empty tomb
changes everything. How can we say that
resurrection is a false hope? Sometimes the most
important facts are the hardest to accept. Jesus did
come back from the dead. So, as believers, we refuse
to accept that despair is stronger than hope or power
is superior to compassion and might makes right.
Why? The life and death of Christ has made all the
difference in the world. Therefore, it would be foolish
to say that death has the last word.
Yes, there is too much pain and suffering in the world
today. So little in this world beckons us toward life.
So little hints at resurrection. But for the believer,
through eyes of hard-won Easter faith, we see more
than these realities. We have experienced God’s
tremendous love for us, a love that goes through any
length or depth – through death itself – in order to
bring us life. The Easter Feast calls us to believe that
when Jesus was resurrected from the dead, life won
out. The power of God’s love proved stronger than
our capacity to hate one another. Jesus’s death was
about war, violence, betrayal and destruction. But his
resurrection was about peace, compassion, renewal
and God’s promise of new life. Friends, Easter is here
– and I would suggest that in this time and age, we
need the promise of this feast more than ever. A
blessed Easter to all of you – for Christ is Risen;
Alleluia, Alleluia!
As you read last week and on the next page today,
Marie Jochum will be leaving us as the Director of
Hope Ministries. She has been offered a position with
Catholic Charities, Chicago. It is with mixed emotion
that I accept her resignation. Marie has been an
absolutely wonderful leader of Hope Ministries over
these last two years and a wonderful addition to our
core staff. Yet, when you love and admire someone,
you want what is best for her. I congratulate Marie
and wish her all the best. In her new promotion, she
will oversee 12,000 volunteers in the department of
Mission Engagement. We will miss her time, energy,
enthusiasm, faith and positive attitude during her
tenure with us. In your name and in mine, we offer
her our thanks and gratitude while praying that God
will gently lead her into her future.
While we conduct a search for a new Director of Hope
Ministries, I am happy to report that Mary Bottie, long
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FAREWELL FROM MARIE JOCHUM For the past 22 months, I have been honored to be a part of
the Hope Ministries Team. In that time, I have witnessed the
generosity, compassion and energy of the amazing volunteers
who have spent 30 years building a ministry that proudly
upholds the dignity of all people. Through Project Hope,
House of Hope and Gifts of Hope, the Saint Anne Catholic
Community shares generously from what it has received in time, talent and treasure with the
marginalized. I carry that with me as I move on to be the Director of Volunteer Relations at
Catholic Charities. Thank you for letting me witness to your generosity. I want to take this
opportunity to share my gratitude to Father Bernie and Margaret Buckstaff for all of the
support they have offered to me and continue to offer this important parish ministry.
ANNUAL REVIEW FOR FR. TOM BISHOP Father Tom Bishop is participating in an annual Archdiocesan review. By Diocesan policy,
active priests must participate in this review every five years. According to Archdiocesan policies,
parishioners are to be given an opportunity to recognize Fr. Tom Bishop’s gifts and share their
sentiments about his ministry. A Parish-wide Survey can easily be accessed on the Archdiocese
website, Archchicago.org, by clicking on Departments on the upper left of the page, Ministerial
Evaluation, then 360 Catholic Leadership Review for Priests (under Resources). Complete the
anonymous 24 question survey with space to include optional comments before Friday, April 29th.
The data obtained will be shared with Fr. Tom as well as the Priests Placement Board and the Vicar.
Please respond to a survey designed to help Archbishop Cupich and the Archdiocese
better understand the perspectives of Catholics across Cook and Lake Counties.
The survey is available at www.archchicago.org/renew.
time volunteer at Project Hope and House of Hope,
has accepted my request to act as Interim Director of
Hope Ministries. Having worked alongside Sister
Lorraine and Marie at Project Hope, Mary brings a
wonderful sense of the mission and vision of serving
the poor in our community. Her work experience
uniquely qualifies her to work with us to identify
Marie’s successor.
When Archbishop Cupich announced the Renew My
Church initiative in January, he invited everyone to
participate in the process of revitalizing our parish
communities. He is now asking us for our help as we
begin a new listening phase of this important effort.
Below is a link to an online survey; paper copies will
be available upon request. I encourage you to
participate in this survey. The Archbishop views your
input and observations as very valuable in this
important matter and looks forward to reviewing your
responses.
In this Easter Season, let us renew our faith in the
power of Christ’s Resurrection to bring God’s
renewing mercy to a world in need.
In the Risen Lord,
Father Bernie Pietrzak
Pastor
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Worship
LITURGY CORNER—Edited by Rory Cooney
EASTER It’s here! The great feast of Easter is upon us! Alleluia! We have taken six
weeks of Lent to prepare for it, to get ready for baptism or renewal of
baptismal promises. It takes three days to celebrate the Easter mystery in the
Triduum which began Thursday evening and lasts until Easter evening. Now,
we take seven weeks and a day, the ‘eighth day,’ Pentecost Sunday, to celebrate
the reality of Easter. The church is filled with an atmosphere of joy. The new
life of spring from the earth is yet another sign of the Easter mystery. Easter is
a constant reminder that, like the flower that comes from the seed buried in the
ground, our faith is a promise of resurrection, a resurrection that is already
beginning now in this world and is already happening in the presence of God.
During the Easter Season, our Paschal Candle is placed near the Ambo where
the Word of God is proclaimed. It is lit each time we gather. The Easter
Candle was consecrated at the Easter Vigil and lit from the new fire. It is
marked with the wounds of Christ and serves as a reminder of his presence
among us, much as the Eucharist does. After Pentecost, the Paschal Candle is moved nearer to the font
and lit at all baptisms and funerals because the focus is on the new life that we share in the Risen Christ.
St. Augustine says: "We are Easter people; Alleluia is our song." Alleluia is one of those words that needs to
be sung. We'll sing it over and over again this Easter season. What exactly does it mean? Literally, the
word is a short form for the sentence: "God's people praise God!" But it's one of those words that defies
translation, like Hooray! Whether Christians celebrate birth or death or any of the joyful and sorrowful
mysteries of the life that falls between them, Alleluia is our song.
A special ‘Alleluia’ to all the ministers, singers and other musicians who helped make our celebrations of
the Triduum so special. ‘Through you, God is saving his people.’ Happy Easter, everyone!
COME TO THE FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY! Did you know that in the 1930’s, Our Lord Jesus,
Himself, requested through St. Faustina that a very
special Feast of Divine Mercy be established in His
Church and solemnly celebrated on the First Sunday
after Easter every year? In the Jubilee Year 2000, after
many years of study, Saint Pope John Paul II fulfilled
the will of Christ by establishing this special Feast of
Divine Mercy in the Catholic Church and gave it the
name of Divine Mercy Sunday!
Please join us Sunday, April 3rd, at 3:00 p.m., in the
chapel, for adoration, recitation of the Chaplet of
Mercy and celebration of God's Mercy and forgiveness.
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Faith Formation and Education
A BLESSED WELCOME AT EASTER! The Saint Anne Catholic Community welcomes the Elect and the Candidates who participated in the Rite
of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and were received into full Communion with the Church at the
Easter Vigil Mass. Our new Catholics have gathered for more than a year to learn about the word of God,
the teachings of the Church, the community, prayer and apostolic works of service for others. They have
been touched deeply by the prayers and support of this community.
The following Elect received the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist):
Roy Czach
Xiuling Frankel
The following Candidates, who had been baptized in a Christian faith tradition previously,
received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist:
Sarah Chrostowski
Delphine Deignan
Jim Geib
Frank Kmet
Tom Overmyer
For the RCIA team members and sponsors, it has been a wonderful opportunity to journey with our new
members, now called ‘Neophytes,’ and a privilege to provide them with friendship and guidance
throughout the process. Let us all welcome the Neophytes and join them in committing ourselves to the
service of the Risen Lord!
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,
so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)
The Saint Anne Catholic Community welcomes those who may
have an interest in developing a relationship with Jesus Christ
through the Catholic Church. The Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults (RCIA) is the process by which we bring adults into
the Church through Baptism, 1st Eucharist and Confirmation.
We invite you to consider joining other adults on their journey
of spiritual formation in this engaging, dynamic, respectful and
spiritual process. If you would like more information or would
like to have a conversation, please contact Michael Beard at
847.620.3070 or [email protected].
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DID YOU MAKE TIME TO REDISCOVER JESUS? AN INVITATION TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE
These past weeks, we have learned of people rediscovering Jesus in
different places, at various times of day and in many ways.
Some people participated in small group discussions; others began
their mornings with the daily messages and reflection questions.
Many used the emailed messages and videos.
If you were unable to participate or keep up with the readings during
Lent, don’t worry. Commit to reading the book and schedule some
time that works best for you.
Any time is the right time to rediscover Jesus.
COME TO MASS—PRAY—REFLECT
Be joyful in the knowledge that God loves you just as you are!
SOUP SUPPER AND DISCUSSION – ALL ARE WELCOME! NICE PEOPLE, GOOD FOOD, GREAT CONVERSATION!
Rory Cooney, our Director of Liturgy and Music, will guide us through
the wonderful work of James Alison with video presentation and discussion.
Jesus, the Forgiving Victim restores to the Christian life the wonder and
transformative power of discovering that you are loved far more than you
know.
Exploring this work will allow you to find yourself summoned into being on
the inside of something new; on a journey that will open your heart and
mind to discovering new things about yourself and our faith.
We invite you to spend Thursday evenings with fellow parishioners to share in a soup supper and prayer
along with discussion and reflection. Each evening, a different essay will be presented via DVD. While it
is not necessary to read prior to attending, books are available as a companion.
Thursday evenings through April 21st • the DVD series concludes Thursday, April 14th 6:30-8:00 p.m.—Hospitality Room—lower level of Church
There is no cost to participate; however, we ask that you register so that we can be prepared
with an appropriate amount of soup and bread.
We hope that Jesus, the Forgiving Victim will be a meaningful part
of your journey toward a deeper faith and fuller life in Christ.
REGISTER by contacting Carla Czyzewski at [email protected] or 847.620.3069.
We welcome James Alison, the author of Jesus, the Forgiving Victim ,
to Saint Anne on Thursday, April 21st!
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APRIL COMMUNITY EVENT—ALL ARE WELCOME!
DOORS TO THE SACRED
Presented to our adults by Paul Horcher
Join us for our next Community Event
Participate on Tuesday, April 5th or Friday, April 8th
Do you notice when God is speaking to you?
Plan to participate in our April Community Event, Doors to the
Sacred, when we will get in touch with the numerous
opportunities each day to notice how God is revealing himself
to us and helping us to become more aware of how to be
present to those moments and embrace the grace that God is
offering to us. We are loved more than we can imagine!
Share dinner • Spend quality time with your family • Explore your faith
There is no fee to participate in Community Events - it is important that you register
Community Events are for everyone – married, single, families, empty nesters. Events begin
with dinner followed by prayer after which we explore the evening’s topic. Participants come
either of the two days.
Adult Speaker Tuesday, April 5th Friday, April 8th
Paul Horcher 6:00-8:00 p.m. 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Community Events include dinner and welcome
adults, teens and children of all ages, including preschool and nursery.
Register with Carla Czyzewski at [email protected]
or call 847.620.3069 for information.
As individuals, couples and families,
when we experience and share our faith together as community
we are all richer for the experience!
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POPE FRANCIS BOOK DISCUSSION Are you intrigued by Pope Francis?
Do you enjoy reading and discussing a good book?
If your answer is YES, Father Bernie will facilitate a four-week discussion of
Pope Francis’ new book, The Name of God is Mercy.
Take advantage of this opportunity to join others to offer your perspectives,
hear a variety of viewpoints and draw on different life experiences to gain
an enhanced level of appreciation for the work.
Please register by Monday, April 4th, with Carla Czyzewski at
[email protected] or at 847.630.3069.
Mondays—April 11th, April 18th, April 25th and May 2nd,
from 7:00-8:30 p.m., in Thane Hall.
The book is available locally at Barnes & Noble and can be ordered in book or e-book form from Amazon.
Saturday, April 9th—8:00 to 11:00 a.m.
The God of Our Everyday Lives
with featured speaker, Kate DeVries
Catholics believe that every day of our lives is charged with the power
and presence of God. Yet, we are not always mindful of the ways God
is at work in our lives. And what does our faith have to say about
those times when it feels like God is not listening or incredibly far
away? Join us as we take a deeper look at our God of Life and Love,
and explore what it means to live in God’s loving embrace.
Dr. Kate DeVries is the Director of Pastoral Ministries at St. Francis Xavier Church, LaGrange, Illinois.
Previously, she co-directed the Young Adult Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Kate holds a
Doctorate in Ministry and a Master’s in Divinity from Catholic Theological Union along with a Master’s
degree in Special Education from Northern Illinois University. She is co-author of The Basic Guide to
Young Adult Ministry. She lives in the western suburbs and is an active parishioner and musician at St.
Francis Xavier Parish.
To register, contact Carla Czyzewski at [email protected] or 847.620.3069.
Questions? Contact Michael Beard at [email protected] or 847.620.3070.
Women’s Faith Time Committee: Madalene Fuchs, Molly Grudzinski, Betsy Thalheimer,
Leslie Wachsman, Andrea Wirt, Joyce Wisniewski
WOMEN’S MINISTRY PROGRAM AT SAINT ANNE PARISH
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Faith Formation and Education
This summer, the Saint Anne Faith Formation Office is offering three programs for high school teens.
These faith-based opportunities enable participants to personally invest in the values of peace and justice.
They are well-organized retreat-like experiences which blend daily service activities with education,
prayer, reflection, recreation and sharing.
The kinds of activities that may be part of these experiences are home improvement and repair, visiting
with the sick or elderly, child daycare, working with the mentally challenged, etc. These opportunities are
a great chance for young people to ‘make a difference’ and have fun at the same time!
Registration Reminders:
Fully completed applications for Folk Life and Glenmary must be returned to the Faith Formation
office NO LATER than Monday, April 18th, to be considered for first-round interviews and
invitations. All incomplete or late applications will be placed on a waitlist and will be interviewed
as space becomes available.
Space is limited so sign up now.
Participants will be chosen through personal interviews done in a group format. Interview dates
will be provided after the registration deadline and will be held in May.
Applications are available on the Saint Anne website under
Faith Formation & Education / High School / Service Opportunities / Mission Trips
Applications are due Monday, April 18th.
Questions? Contact Michael Hugo at [email protected] or
Karen Poglitsch at [email protected].
Appalachian Folk Life, West Virginia—June 26th-July 2nd
Glenmary Mission Trip, Tennessee—July 23rd-30th
(The above mission trips are for sophomores through seniors)
Teen Service Week, Chicago—June 25th-July 1st
(The service week is for freshman through seniors)
SAINT ANNE YOUTH MINISTRY
SUMMER SERVICE MISSION TRIPS 2016
SAINT ANNE PARISH SCHOOL NEWS
Faith Formation and Education
EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM
Have you ever wondered how extended care works or what the program has to offer?
At dismissal, students walk directly
from their homerooms to the cafeteria
where they check in with the
wonderful staff and choose a snack.
After snack time, the Extended Care
students are divided into three groups.
Preschool and Kindergarten children are transferred to an early childhood room where they enjoy story time, play
dress up, build with blocks, color, do crafts, use the train set, play with dolls or just have fun with imaginary play!
Students with homework are transferred to a quiet room where only one person per table is permitted. This allows
students to focus and concentrate on their work with minimal distraction. Essential materials like pens, pencils,
paper, scissors and glue are always provided. iPads are also provided so students can do IXL homework, Google
Docs, etc. We encourage students to bring their own electronic devices with headphones and chargers.
1st through 8th grade students with no homework remain in the cafeteria and are able to do free choice activities
such as Legos, Lincoln Logs, crafts, card games, board games, coloring, drawing, etc.
Newest addition to extended care—Movie Wednesdays. Shows run from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., and include popcorn!
The Saint Anne School Extended Care Program is an excellent,
inexpensive and convenient alternative to hiring nannies
and babysitters for before/after school care!
BEFORE SCHOOL HOURS, 7:00-8:00 a.m.—COST: $10.00
AFTER SCHOOL HOURS, 3:10-6:00 p.m.—COST: $15.00
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE—$25.00/DAY OR $310.00/MONTH
REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE
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FAITH FORMATION 2016-17 PROGRAM INFORMATION
GRADES 1-8—REGISTER BY THURSDAY, JUNE 30TH! Saint Anne Faith Formation offers opportunities for adults and children in
formats designed for both households and individuals of all ages and life
stages.
Community Events are designed to reach and strengthen the entire Saint
Anne community. For adults of all ages, outside speakers share their
wisdom and provide tools for application of our faith to the everyday
world in which we live. For children and teens, Community Events
provide an enhanced Catholic foundation in a participatory and engaging
setting. All parishioners have the opportunity to grow and share in faith
together. There is no fee to participate in Community Events.
In addition to Community Events,
Adults, watch the bulletin for adult-oriented opportunities throughout the year
Young adults ages 17-21 with developmental delays are encouraged to participate in our SPRED
program
Middle school teens register for Journey small faith groups
Children in grades 1-5 register for Children’s Faith Formation
Interested in First Eucharist preparation?
First Eucharist preparation is a two-year process that typically begins in the fall two years prior to
sacrament reception. Those who begin in the fall of first grade will be prepared for sacrament reception in
the spring of second grade. First Reconciliation and First Eucharist preparation and reception can also
take place at any time beyond second grade. For those who are entering the second year of sacrament
preparation, please be reminded that registration is required each year.
Registration information and forms are available
on the Saint Anne website under
Faith Formation & Education / Faith Formation Overview & Registration
Questions? Call the Faith Formation Office at 847.620.3069.
As individuals, couples and families,
when we experience and share our faith together as community,
we are all richer for the experience!
Faith Formation and Education
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Human Concerns
T hirty years ago, Sr. Lorraine Menheer, former principal of Saint Anne School and
member of the School Sisters of St. Francis, founded Project Hope, an outreach ministry of
the Saint Anne Catholic Community. Project Hope provided short-term, emergency
assistance to any families facing crisis in the greater Barrington area, regardless of
religious denomination. Through timely intervention in the form of transportation, food,
housing or other support resources, the ministry sought to restore hope and maintain
dignity, providing a catalyst for change and a return to self-sufficiency.
Sr. Lorraine firmly believed that simple acts can change a life. Over the years, volunteers
across many faith communities have followed her path of service and discovered her
simple truth: Every Effort Makes a Difference; Every Kindness Builds Hope.
When Sr. Lorraine lost her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer in 2010, many who had the privilege of working
with her stepped up to carry on her legacy of hope. Today, Hope Ministries, which includes the Project Hope Food
Pantry, House of Hope Resale and Gifts of Hope charitable grants has grown to be one of the largest and most
respected community outreach initiatives in the diocese. Last quarter, Project Hope served 2,018 people in need of
emergency assistance. In 2015, Gifts of Hope granted $170,000.00 to local organizations that participate in the
corporal works of mercy. Many of those receiving assistance have returned to volunteer, donate or in some way ‘pay
forward’ their gifts of hope.
Hope Ministries welcomes and relies upon community involvement and support. Donations of new and gently used
household items, food pantry items and monetary gifts are all put to immediate use helping local families in crisis.
Adults and teens are invited to volunteer and experience firsthand the difference their efforts make in the lives of
others.
We will continue to share stories of hope in the months to come as we reflect on 30 years of community outreach and
continue our mission to build HOPE.
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Human Concerns
SAINT ANNE SHARING BOARD
SPRING FOOD DRIVE
To benefit the St. Columbanus Food Pantry
Saturday, April 2nd and Sunday, April 3rd: Bags Distribution
Saturday, April 9th and Sunday, April 10th: Food Collection
Please take a bag next weekend and generously fill it with nonperishable food.
Jewel gift certificates are also appreciated.
For more information or to volunteer, contact Sarah Towne at [email protected].
Volunteer shifts are Saturday, April 9th, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
and Sunday, April 10th, from 7:00 - 9:30 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Members of the Sharing Board gathered to share the
joy of Easter with the children of the St. Martin de
Porres Women’s Shelter. Easter baskets were
made and delivered for the children to receive on
Easter Sunday. Through gestures such as this, the
Sharing Board builds a relationship of caring and
support with this sharing partner.
Above: Children with their baskets
on Easter Sunday, 2015.
EASTER BASKETS FOR
ST. MARTIN DE PORRES CHILDREN
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Community Life
MOTHER-DAUGHTER EVENT—SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH
Adult’s Name: __________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________ Email: ______________________________________________
Number of ladies: ____________ x $25.00 = ____________ (amount enclosed)
Allergies? Please specify: __________________
Please send form and payment to: Mary McKenna, P.O. Box 273, Barrington, IL 60011.
If you have any questions, please contact Mary McKenna at [email protected].
The Saint Anne Women’s Club is hosting a super fun
MOTHER-DAUGHTER EVENT
Saturday, April 9th,
from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Thane Hall (lower level of the Parish Center)
Mothers, daughters, grandmas, granddaughters and friends
are invited to paint birdhouses, enjoy an afternoon tea and listen to a presentation on birds!
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PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY: David E. Anderson Jr., Petty Officer (Navy), brother of Elizabeth and Victoria Anderson, Norfolk, VA
Lt. Sam Betar, son of Margaret and Sam, Army, Ft. Benning, GA
Lcpl Colin R. Bosworth (USMC), son of Ken and Pam, Okinawa, Japan
Daniel Carrick, nephew of Mary Helen and Larry McCarthy, Army Special Forces, Afghanistan
Master/Sgt William G. Cook, grandson of Bill, U.S. Army, Ft. Belvoir, VA
Lt. Col. Marc E. Czaja, son of Virginia and Charles Brenneman, USMC, USA
Sgt. Michael W. Gabriel, son of Cindy Gabriel, 595th Trans BOE
Cpl Joseph James Gerak (USMC), son of Jay and Mary, Camp Lejeune, NC
LTJG Jacqueline Gridley, granddaughter of Dorothy Connolly, USN, Norfolk, VA
Andrew Jennings, cousin of Virginia Brenneman, Army, Wounded Warrior, USA
Capt. Aaron L. Kirchoff, (USAF), grandson of Clare Mack, Atlanta, GA
Christopher Lenz, grandson of Rosemarie, Airman 1st Class, Kedena, Japan
Bobby Maxwell, cousin of Pat Weaver, Navy, U.S.S. John McCain, Yokosuka, Japan
Corporal Joshua Mehr, son of Gregg and Georgeanna, USMC, Okinawa, Japan
USAF Capt. Robert O'Meara, son of Bob and Sue, Anderson Air Force Base, Guam
Sgt. Thomas Orlowski, son of Jon, USMC Special Operations, Camp Lejeune, NC
SFC Jeffrey Puch, brother of Katie Grund, Army, Hunter Airfield, Savannah, GA
Lt. Clayton Rife, grandson of Elaine Conrad, Afghanistan
Matt Ryan, nephew of John Weaver, U.S. Army, Fort Carson, CO
Sgt. Robert Schroeder, son of John and Martha Muno, Army, South Korea
James Reed Strissel, Jr., grandson of Joseph and Ann Tuszynski, Colorado
Cmdr. Joseph W. Stubitz, US Navy, brother of Steve, Afghanistan
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Community Life
SENIORS 55+ SOCIAL GROUP
Join the Seniors Coffee and Conversation Group on Thursdays,
at 1:00 p.m., in the Parish Center, for the following events:
Thursday, March 31st: 'Hot Topics’—a current events audience roundtable
discussion.
Thursday, April 7th: Jim Kennedy will speak about his 30 years as a commercial artist and graphic
designer and the subsequent challenges with the transition to retirement.
Thursday, April 14th: Audience roundtable discussion of current events and hot topics.
HOSPITALITY The Saint Anne Seniors 55+ Social Group will host
hospitality on Thursday, April 7th,
after the 8:15 a.m. Mass.
All attendees are invited to the Senior Center in the lower
level of the Parish Center for coffee and a light breakfast.
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By Clem Aseron Sharing the Living Story
Very often, the refrain (RX) of the psalm of the day (scripture #2 above; see (A) for text) gives a clue to the
close relationship among all four scripture passages chosen for the day: The gentiles of the household of
the centurion Cornelius would rejoice “… that everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins
through his name.” (Scripture #1, Acts 10, v.43) The refrain also calls us to rejoice and be glad on this Day of
days! For Jesus is not dead; he is alive (Scripture #4, John 20:8, 9). He is not in the tomb; he is raised, (#4,
John 20:8, 9). He is not what we think he was; he is glorified (#3, Col 3:1 ff. especially v.4). He is not just
resuscitated; he is resurrected (#4, John 20:1 ff. especially v.9). The categories in which we usually think
are not sufficient; If then [we] were raised with Christ, [we must] seek what is above, where Christ is
seated at the right hand of God (#3, Col 3:1). We must [t]hink o f what is above, not o f what is on earth. For
[we] have died, and [our] life is hidden with Christ in God. (#3, Col 3:2, 3).
Yes, it is also we who must abandon former ways that were bound in old categories of thinking. Luke is
emphatic in making this point in the story of Peter preaching to the gentile friends and relatives of
Cornelius before their conversion (#1, Acts 10:34, 37-38, 42-43). Jesus is Lord of all (#1, Acts 10:36) not just
of the Chosen.1 We, too, are witnesses for we have reflected on what the Lord did in bringing us through
our own dark passages this Lent. We are now to speak, to testify about who The Christ was for us during
our journey and who The Christ can be for others whom we have yet to encounter.
God is at work again. This is the day the Lord has made … John, the evangelist, (#4) uses his favorite
device: Mary Magdalene comes to the tomb while it was still dark ; John’s darkness is always darkness of
spirit – a state of not knowing. She thinks someone has stolen the body!2 Note in this story how the
characters and their relationships also point toward a decline in the old systems of thinking. Mary, under
a wrong impression, runs to tell the leaders, Peter and the Beloved Disciple, that the Lord is missing. The
two run back to the tomb; the latter arrives first but defers to Peter3 who goes in but apparently remains in
‘the dark.’ It is the other one, the Beloved Disciple, arriving second, who ‘sees’ and believes (v.8) yet
neither fully understands (v.9).
John gives precedence to Mary Magdalene, a woman who is second class in that culture; see the next story
at vv.11-18. It is she to whom The Christ, the resurrected Jesus, first appears; it is she whom The Christ
mandates to go to the male disciples and tell of the coming Ascension at v.17. Think of it, John’s insistence
in positioning Mary as though she were an apostle4 is very remarkable in the face of his patriarchal society.
One thing is clear: the old categories are to be erased, and new ways of thinking must now be used,
… let us rejoice and be glad.
(A) Lectionary texts: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/032716.cfm
(B) Bible texts (has verse #): http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
EASTER SUNDAY, 2016 (42ABC) First Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43
Responsorial Psalm: 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23. RX = This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.
Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4
Gospel: John 20:1-9
Please refer to (A) and (B) above when I cite verses in the commentary below.
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Sharing the Living Story
What is it that stirs in us this Easter of 2016?
Will the scripture, the preaching, the songs and hymns we sing,
the Mass prayers to which we give assent over the next seven weeks of Easter5
move us into new ways of thinking – and acting?
Or will the old categories continue to dictate who we are and therefore
how we will act toward family, friends, those with whom we work
… and those whom we do not even know: immigrants, refugees, migrants
… undocumented migrants, Muslims
… how do we share the psalm refrain for today?
To push the issue even more
… what does this new life in The Christ ask of us
as we renewed our Baptismal promises at Mass today?
How do we look at our continuing efforts to stabilize
Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and North Korea to reduce the tension in Israel/Palestine
… to reduce the violence in our own cities and towns
… to include the poor as we stimulate economic recovery?
For what do we pray; for what do we strive, where do we put our money,
how do we seek God’s justice for all?
1 The Chosen are the Israelites and their descendants; chosen by God to be God’s very own people while God
pledges to be their God.
2 Grave robbing was a common problem then; heavy penalties were imposed when the desecrators were caught.
3 John writes around the start of the 2nd century; already Peter is thought of as leader of the Apostles.
4 This story (John 20:11-18) is heard only on Tuesday in the Octave of Easter (the Tuesday following Easter
Sunday each year).
5 This period of eight weeks from Easter Sunday through Pentecost is called the time of mystagogia, when the
Church and its newest members – those baptized, confirmed and given Eucharist at the Easter Vigil as well as
those of other Christian traditions who were Confirmed and given Eucharist that night – continue to ponder the
lessons arising out the of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus.
6 Lectionary: the Church’s collection of portions of scripture selected to form a cohesive sense during any given
liturgy but during major seasons of the Church Year.
Over the next seven weeks, stay close to the stories of The Christ, the risen Jesus, as the Lectionary6 tells
stories of his appearances. Maybe ponder anew the verses of the Communion Song, I Am the Bread o f
Life.
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SAINT ANNE BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Training for Bereavement Ministers will be held on
Saturday, April 9th,
from 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,
at St. Thomas of Villanova Parish, Palatine.
Bereavement Ministers represent the Saint Anne Community by assisting grieving families
through funeral liturgy preparation including selection of the readings, psalms, music,
prayer intercessions, gift presenters, words of remembrance instructions and wake service.
If you are drawn to this ministry and would like more information,
please contact Mary Hoffing at 847.382.2148.
Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.
“Blessed are they who mourn: they shall be consoled.”
Matthew 5:3
COMMUNITY OFFERINGS/NEEDS Note: Saint Anne prints the offerings/needs as a service to its
parishioners and does not endorse or accept responsibility for them.
Experienced dog walker/sitter available. Claire, 847.220.0840.
Ride requested. Visually impaired parishioner in Jewel Park to
Saturday 5:15 p.m. Mass. Call Lou at 847.682.7925.
Services available: House and pet sitting, domestic services, extended
stay. Jo Ann, 847.476.1855, [email protected].
Statistics tutoring available. All levels. Marketing/sales consultant
with proven track record. Contact [email protected].
Experienced caregiver available. Call Clare, 847.707.9992.
Experienced, dedicated caregiver available. Julia, 219.308.5399.
Home on cul-de-sac adjacent to Saint Anne School playground.
Walk to church/school. Call 847.721.0337.
Personal female assistant/companion/caregiver/driver. 847.903.6514.
Former basketball player will help develop your game. 847.714.6540.
Organizational skills available. Call Caroline at 312.303.2007.
Cleaning available. Call Magdelena at 224.730.1312.
Painting, carpentry, odd jobs. Call Arturo at 224.730.1312.
Sitter available. Aneta, 630.550.7805. Referral, Anna, 847.361.0655.
Home daycare. Parishioner, Diane, 847.809.2294.
Infant care in your home. 40 years experience. Ellen, 847.550.1963.
Professional furniture moving. Call Anthony at 224.622.0297.
Caregiver/driver/companion. FT/PT. Bruno, 847.224.5345.
Babysitter available to clean/care for adults. Irma, 847.382.4762.
Math tutor, 6th-12th grade. [email protected], 312.545.9297.
Architect/parishioner, Joe, 847.738.1812, [email protected].
Handyman available. $15.00/hr. Call Rosolio at 847.382.4762.
Reading/writing specialist. [email protected], 847.382.3592.
Ensuring PEACE ~ Ending Domestic Violence
6 WARNING SIGNS INDICATING AN ABUSIVE
AND/OR UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP:
SEXIST ATTITUDE: Does your partner insist that “women
should know their place?”
INSULTS: Does your partner put you down for your opinions
or laugh at what you believe in? Does he/she make you feel
stupid, ignorant or incompetent?
PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE: Does your partner make comments
such as, “You’re no good?” Does he/she make you feel unable
to do anything right or that you can’t get along in the world
without his/her help?
RIDICULE: Does your partner make fun of you alone or in
other people’s presence?
BLAMING OTHERS: Does your partner blame others for what
he/she does or what happens to him/her?
EXCESSIVELY CRITICAL OF YOU OR YOUR FAMILY: Does
your partner say negative things about you or your family?
If you answered YES to one or more of these questions, you or
someone you know may be a victim of domestic violence.
PLEASE CALL:
• Mary Hoffing, Human Concerns, 847.382.2148
• 24 Hr. Domestic Violence Hotline, 847.697.2380
• Emergencies, 911
Saint Anne will assist through referral and by offering
spiritual, emotional and practical support, as possible.
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Michelle Acuff
Anthony Ament
Lee Armata
Troy Baadalt
Troy Bac and Judy Bac
Marcy Barr
Sheldon Baskin
Laura Beck
Michael Betlinski
Frank Bischof
Tom Black
Chuck Brennemann
Doris Carey and Kyle Carey
Sandie Carlson
Walt Casten
Mary Churchill
Sally Connolly
Jay Cooper
David Cox
Susan Cross
Lucy Cunningham
Faye Dargan
Barbara Darling
Kevin Diedrich
Margaret and Mario DiLullo
Lauretta Dolan
Christine Donohoo
Lorraine Drews
John Dunbar
Larry Elliott
Jack Estes
Fr. Louis Franz
Demmy Giannis
Barbara Godzik
Mary Ann Golden
Albert Grinton
Tom Harman
Judy Henman
Grace Henson
Judy Huemann
Jeff Hunter
Sue Jacob
Karen Jezierski
Debbie Jurkovac
Pamela Kincade
Caroline Kolder
Mary Beth Campbell Kovacs
James Kowall
Sedd Lamang
Linida Lenc
John Lenz
Pia LoBraico
Elaine Lunn
Mike Manczko
Donna Mautner
Becky and Theresa McCoy
Mary McKeirnan
Bill McKinley
Alex McNamara
Peter Meyer
Virginia Miller
Judy Monroe
Stan Moston
Jeri Mullin
Doris Mulvihill
Sharon Murray
Ross Nevler
Mary Lou O’Brien
Andrew O’Connell
Suzanna Perr
Joan and Dennis Peters
John Peterson
Dick Plenge
Joan Prey
Alexander Proebstle
Peter Reyther
Christine Rink
Bob Ross
Ray Sambo
Herman Schamberger
Rick Schaschwary
Michelle Schmitt
Dominic Sesto
Kathy Seveska
John Mark Shaw
Bill Simons
Lachlan Stephen
Janet and Keane Sullivan
Urban Thobe
James Michael Thompson
Will Tobias
Thomas Towne
Sophia Trujillo
Richard Tucker
Jim Ulmes
Becky Urbanski
Miranda Valles
Bonnie Vaughn
Jack Vaughn
Kenneth Villamar
Roy Wilkes
Laura Wortman
Carol Youkhanna
Tina Zagroba
Virginia Zwolinski
MASS INTENTIONS Monday, March 28th, Acts 2:14, 22-33; Matthew 28:8-15
8:15 a.m. (TB) Saint Anne Perpetual Mass Society
Tuesday, March 29th, Acts 2:36-41; John 20:11-18
8:15 a.m. (BP) Special Intention, Kenneth Chmiel—Melanie Bartles
Wednesday, March 30th, Acts 3:1-10; Luke 24:13-35 8:15 a.m. (MS) People of Saint Anne
Thursday, March 31st, Acts 3:11-26; Luke 24:35-48
8:15 a.m. (BP) † Margaret Hanson—Bob Hanson
Friday, April 1st, Acts 4:1-12; John 21:1-14
8:15 a.m. (TB) † Frances Jennings—The Sharing Board
† Bonnie Hoffman—David and Kathy Umlauf
† Jenny Podrazik—David and Kathy Umlauf
† Mary Helen McCarthy—Bill and Margaret Graff
Saturday, April 2nd, Acts 4:13-21; Mark 16:9-15
8:15 a.m. (TB) † Patty Rippi—Marie Kaminski
5:15 p.m. (MS) † Mary Licciardi—Doug and Dianne Jones
Sunday, April 3rd, Acts 5:12-16; John 20:19-31
7:15 a.m. (MS) † Joan Kuhn—The Family
9:00 a.m. (TB) † Mary Marion—The Szallar/Mosier Family
† Mary Licciardi—Mary and William Sneed
† Lowell Conklin—Rick and Rita Weaver
† Jim Tobin—Nick and Roseann Santoro
Special Intention, Rosemary Hayes—The Tarulis Family
11:00 a.m. (TB) † Diane Peffer—Les and Mary Spinner
† Robert Todd—The Kantarski Family
† William B. Gore—The Barbera Family
† Donna Grund—House of Hope
5:15 p.m. (JD) † Sandra DiCecca—Philip DiCecca
REMEMBER OUR SICK IN PRAYER
Our Weekly Intentions
PARISH EVENTS Monday, March 28th, Parish Offices Closed
Tuesday, March 29th
7:30 p.m. Rosary—Chapel
Wednesday, March 30th
Thursday, March 31st
1:00 p.m. Seniors 55+ Group—Senior Center
Friday, April 1st
Saturday, April 2nd
8:15 a.m. First Saturday Mass and Devotion
9:15 a.m. Reconciliation (TB)—Chapel
Sunday, April 3rd, Second Sunday of Easter
9:30 a.m. New Parishioner Welcoming
1:00 p.m. Baptisms (DBP)
3:00 p.m. Feast of Divine Mercy—Chapel
OUR BELOVED DEAD William James Adams, Sr., husband of Carol
and father of Caroline, Colette and William, Jr.;
Leona Horne, mother o f Andrea Wirt
UPCOMING MARRIAGES I Noely Alicea and Juan Munoz
I Alana Lindstrom and Andrew Meyer
II Dana Fricke and Joseph Innocenti
II Mary Butz and Michael Denson
Saint Anne Catholic Community 120 North Ela Street, Barrington, Illinois 60010
Parish Office
847.382.5300 847.382.5363 (fax) Monday - Thursday: 9:00 A.M.—5:00 P.M.
Fridays during summer: 9:00 A.M.—12:00 P.M.
Saturday/Sunday: 9:00 A.M.—1:00 P.M.
Saint Anne Parish Staff: Pastor Fr. Bernie Pietrzak 847.382.1705
Assistant to the Pastor
Ms. August Link 847.620.3055
Pastor Emeritus Fr. Jack Dewes 847.620.3058
Associate Pastors
Fr. Tom Bishop 847.620.3060
Fr. Chris Ciastoń 847.620.3059
Pastoral Associate
Michael Beard 847.620.3070
Deacon Couples
Jim and Ellen Condill
Bill and Sueann Karstenson
Bob and Sue Powers
Sr. Anna Marie Dressler 847.381.5793
Sr. Lauretta Leipzig 847.381.5452
Director, Liturgy and Music
Rory Cooney 847.620.3064
Associate Director, Liturgy and Music
Georgene Farman 847.620.3066
Director, Human Concerns
Mary Hoffing 847.382.2148
Director, Hope Ministries
Marie Jochum 847.381.1159
Diane Barrett 847.381.5721
Project Hope Office Manager
Business and Operations Manager
Margaret Buckstaff 847.620.3054
Office Assistant
Cathy Faust 847.382.5300
Computer Administrator
Carol Helmers 847.620.3051
Receptionist
Carla Stobart 847.382.5300
Marketing, Development and Communications
Coordinator
Amy Holsworth 847.620.3052
Maintenance Supervisor
Sarge Youkhanna 847.620.3078
School Maintenance
Dave Rozycki 847.620.3007
Faith Formation and Education 847.756.4051 (fax) Director, Lifelong Faith Formation
Mary Jane Kurowski 847.620.3071
Faith Formation Coordinator
Jeffrey Joseph 847.620.3067
Implementation Coordinator
Carla Czyzewski 847.620.3069
Administrative Assistant
Marianne Bondi 847.620.3068
Director, Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Michael Hugo 847.620.3073
Administrative Assistant
Karen Poglitsch 847.620.3072
Saint Anne Parish School 319 E. Franklin Street, 847.381.0311
Principal Mrs. Dawn Kapka
Office Manager/Marketing Director
Donna Cherwin
Sharing Parish
Saint Frances of Rome, Cicero, 60804
Fr. Mark Bartosic, Pastor 708.652.2140
Parish Council of Ministries
847.620.3057
Bill Graff, Chairperson
Julie Andrews, Human Concerns Commission
Liz Cocoma, Faith Formation and Education
Susan Doody, Worship Commission
Mark Karney, Worship Commission
Christine Jodoin, Faith Formation and Education
Claire Hamilton, Human Concerns Commission
Donna Nobregas, Community Life Commission
Andrea Wirt, Community Life Commission
Jerry Rodosky, Deanery Representative
Jim Condill, Office o f the Pastor
Jim Young, Office of the Pastor
Finance Council [email protected]
David Wirt, Chairperson
Ron Cobb Sarah Gainer
Joe Gurreri JP Hills
Andrew Kelleher, Jr. Lisa Koehler
Nathan Perry Pete Scheffler
School Advisory Board Colleen Kozak, Chairperson
Hayde Federighi Margaret Graff
Christine Jodoin Liz Pitcher
Denise Peters Pete Scheffler
Norm Yustin
Clarion Bulletin Editor
Kerry Miller 630.278.8807
Sacraments We believe that the celebration of the sacraments
ranks among the most important gifts that we have.
We look forward to sharing these celebrations with
those who, in some way, are part of our community.
Therefore, please note the following:
Visitation of the Sick: If you or a family member are in a local
hospital or are homebound and would like a visit from a
minister of care or a priest, call Mary Hoffing at 847.382.2148.
Baptism: Our Baptism ministry is pleased to help your
family prepare for the special event of your child’s entrance
into our faith community.
Two Baptism sessions are required for parents baptizing
their 1st child
Parents who have had a Baptism at another Catholic
Church and are now wanting to baptize a child at Saint
Anne will be asked to speak to a staff member before
scheduling Baptism
Parents who have already attended Baptism preparation at
Saint Anne will be asked to speak to a staff member before
scheduling Baptism
Information for setting a Baptism date will be given at the
meeting or at the time of the interview. Call the parish office at
847.382.5300.
Marriage: To be married at Saint Anne, the preparation
process should begin 7 months to one year prior to the
wedding date. Please call the parish office to secure a date as
soon as possible. Membership at Saint Anne is not a
requirement. We look forward to helping you during this time
of preparation for the vocation of Christian marriage.
First Eucharist and First Reconciliation: These sacraments are
typically celebrated in second grade. Candidates must be
registered parishioners and complete the two-year preparation
program. For more information, call the Faith Formation and
Education office at 847.620.3067.
Confirmation: This sacrament is celebrated in high school.
Candidates must be registered parishioners and complete the
two-year preparation program. For more information, call the
PATHS office at 847.620.3072.
Reconciliation: Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. until all are heard or by
appointment.
Adult Christian Initiation: If you are looking for a place to
belong or a church community to share questions and beliefs,
perhaps you would like to find out more about what it means
to be a Catholic Christian. Saint Anne would be delighted and
honored to share the gift of faith and fellowship with you.
Call Michael Beard at 847.620.3070 for information regarding
the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).
Registration: To enter into our faith community, please
attend an information/registration session at 9:30 a.m. in the
Hospitality Room, followed by the 11:00 a.m. Mass on the 1st
Sunday of the month, except on holiday weekends when
there are no sessions. For further information, call the parish
office at 847.382.5300.
* THE NEXT NEW PARISHIONER WELCOMING
SESSION AND REGISTRATION WILL BE ON
SUNDAY, APRIL 3RD *
