Liturgy News
for
January 23 - 29, 2023


January 29th is the
Fourth Sunday of
Ordinary Time

Important!
Renew My Church
Public Announcement of Decision
for our grouping:
 
Saturday, January 28th, 2023
10:30am
Location: St. Alphonsus Liguori Church
 
Bishop Grob will publicly announce
the decision of Cardinal Cupich
on the grouping of
St. Alphonsus and St. Thomas Becket Parishes.
 
This gathering is for parishioners of both parishes.
Masses for the next week:  
Daily Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., - Fr. Joe; Wed., 1/25 – Fr. Ed
Monday – Thursday Masses begin at 8:15am; Friday Mass begins at 8:30am
Saturday, January 28, 5:00pm; presider is Fr. Ed Panek
Sunday, January 29, 8:30am; presider is Fr. Joe; with Parking Lot Participation
Sunday, January 29, 11:00am; presider is Fr. Joe; with Live Stream  Youth Mass

Please keep in your prayers:
  • For Luis Gonzalez who passed into the arms of Jesus on January 16th and for his family and friends who will celebrate his life in the Mass of Christian Burial on Monday.
Eucharistic Adoration is every Tuesday,
6:00-7:00pm, in person.
 
Reconciliation available by appointment
with Fr. Joe, 847-255-7452, x102. 
Also during Healing Mass on first Saturdays of the month, 8:15am.
Announcements:
-This Announcement concerns the decision about our parish for Renew My Church: Next Saturday Bishop Grob will publicly announce the decision of Cardinal Cupich on the grouping of St. Alphonsus and St. Thomas Becket Parishes. This gathering is for parishioners of both parishes. The announcement will take place Saturday, January 28th, at 10:30am here in the church. All are welcomed to attend.
 
-Tickets for Comedy Night and the School Gala are on sale in the narthex after Mass this weekend.
 
-This year’s Gala includes a Silent Auction. Fr. Joe is offering a day of fun-filled activities and pizza with him as a prize. If you are able to donate an item, a service, a restaurant gift certificate, sports tickets, or anything someone would love to win, please contact Dr. Trumblay at the School.
We'd like to hear from you!
We are looking for some input on when to hold Stations of the Cross this year. We will be keeping the Friday 3pm Service, but changing the Friday 7pm service. Please help us to plan for Lent by providing this information:
Would you attend Stations of the Cross on Friday at 6:30pm preceded by a simple meal at 5:30pm?
Yes
No
Would you attend Stations of the Cross right after 11am Mass on Sunday during Lent?
Yes
No
Ways to Grow Your Faith This Week:
Monday, January 23rd, is the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

In all the Dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion. 
General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), no. 373
  • To pray the 9 Days for Life Novena, click here for the website, or here for access to a pdf for the full novena.
  • For a brief overview and inspiration for prayer from My Catholic Life, click here.
  • To pray A Litany for Life, click here.
  • To pray A Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Life, click here.

May St. Vincent, St. Marianne Cope St. Francis De Sales,
St. Paul on the Feast of his Conversion,
Sts. Timothy and Titus, St. Angela Merici, and St. Thomas Aquinas
intercede to God on your behalf this week.
Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn
Most precious Lord,
You dwelt within the womb of your dear mother,
sanctifying the womb, and elevating the dignity of all human life.
I pray today for the full legal protection of every unborn child.
I also pray that every heart that supports abortion
will be changed so as to experience the freedom
that comes from living in the Truth.
I offer to You, this day, all my sufferings and sacrifices
to help atone for every violation against human dignity
committed through acts of abortion.
Please bring healing, hope, and freedom to all.
Mother Mary, pray for me.
Jesus, I trust in You.
 
https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/january-22-day-of-prayer-for-the-legal-protection-of-unborn-children-usa-memorial/


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