Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 18, 2018

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1 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 18, 2018 St. Therese Chinese Catholic Church and School Archdiocesan Center for Chinese Apostolate 聖德力華人天主教堂 218 W. Alexander, Chicago, Illinois (312) Fax (312) Like Us on Facebook: facebook.com/stherese Pastor: Fr. Francis Li 本堂: 李東平神父 Administrative Assistants Ms. Jing Zhang / Mrs. Darlene Chan-Lowe Ministry Coordinators Youth Ministry: Mr.& Mrs. Nick & Ellen Andriacchi Young Adult Ministry: Mr. Joseph Lowe & Ms. Jennifer Sin Religious Education Program: Mrs. Christine Delfin RCIA: Mr. & Mrs. Perry & Rose Lau Mandarin RCIA: Mrs. Joyce Hsieh Spiritual Formation: Sr. Mary Caritas Wehrman Parish Pastoral Council Co-Chairs Mr. George Lee and Mrs. Sharon Wong St. Therese Chinese Catholic School 聖德力華人天主教學校 A National Blue Ribbon School Principal: Mrs. Deborah Oi DOi@StThereseChicago.org Assistant Principal: Mrs. Jessica Stofko Director of Religious Education: Mr. Thomas Howard 247 W. 23rd Street, Chicago, IL (312) Mass Schedule 彌撒時間 English Mass 英語彌撒 Daily Mass 平日弥撒: Monday - Saturday at 8:00am 每 日 上午八時 Sunday Mass 主日弥撒: Saturday: 5:00pm 星期六 下午五時正 Sunday: 8:00am & 10:30am (Except 1st Sunday of the Month) 主日上午8:00 & 10:30 首主日除外 Cantonese 粵 語: 1st Sunday of each month at 10:30am 每月第一主日 上午十時三十分 Indonesian 印尼 語 : 2nd Sunday of each month at 12:00 noon 每月第二主日 中午十二時 Mandarin 國 語 : 4th Sunday of each month at 12:00noon 每月第四 主日 中午十二時 Sacraments Baptisms: Parents and Godparents must attend a baptismal preparation session before a baptism will be scheduled. Weddings: Church arrangements must be made at least six months in advance, before booking a reception hall. Confessions: Saturdays, 4:30-5:00 pm or by appointment. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and Communion Calls are available to those who are homebound or hospitalized. Please contact the church office for additional information.

2 Mass Intentions November 18, 2018 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M. + Jane Pivac by Phyllis & Rose Marie Centofanti + Deceased Members of the Conte & Pacelli Families by Jody Conte 10:30 A.M. + Sr. Barbara Walenty by Darlene Chan-Lowe + Frances Moy Chung by Marilyn Leung + Frankie Wesson by Lily May + Yuke Sang Chan-Cheng, Birthday Remembrance by Daughter Lucy Wong 12:00 P.M. St. Rocco Memorial Mass MON. Nov. 19th Weekday 8:00 A.M + Mary Ann Roti, Birthday Remembrance by Marion + Frankie Wesson by Lily May TUE. Nov. 20th Weekday 8:00 A.M. + Anthony Barbara by Tony & Mary Nudo + Victor & Boon Man Lee by Rose Lee & Family WED. Nov. 21st The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 A.M. + Ceil Scuito by Scuito Family THU. Nov. 22nd THANKSGIVING Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr 8:00 A.M. + Fred Barbara III by Tony & Mary Nudo + Shiu (Mary) Foon Chan by Daughter & Family + Vito & Rose Parrilli, 96th Anniversary and Families by Family + David Jarzyna by wife Cookie + All Deceased Family Members of Marion Roti + Joe & Mary Lou by Mom 10:00 A.M. + Jenping J. and Diane Marie Chan by Family FRI. Nov. 23rd 8:00 A.M. SAT. Nov. 24th Saint Clement I, Pope and Martyr; Saint Columbian, Abbot; Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro, Priest and Martyr Saint Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest and Companions, Martyrs 8:00 A.M. + Deceased Friends & Relatives by Dominic Barbaro 5:00 P.M. + Jimmy Annoreno by Family + Jane Pivac by Nick & Ellen Andriacchi + Ross Valenti by Nick & Ellen Andriacchi + Vince Covelli by Nick & Ellen Andriacchi

3 From the Desk of Fr. Francis Greetings of Christ s Peace and Joy! Hope you all had a blessed week. Thanks Thanks to Lucy Wong for donating two beautiful orchids for our Church altar. Thanks to members of our Prayer Garden Club for cleaning and preparing our Garden for Winter. Thanks to our School Choir for singing at Vicariate III Welcome Mass for Bishop Robert Casey on Friday, Nov. 9 th at St. Mary of the Angels Parish, and to all adults who accompanied them. Thanks to our Religious Education Program students for leading us in songs and readings and other liturgical services last Sunday. They did a great job with the song- Make Me a Channel of Your Peace. Thanksgiving John Milton, a famous 17 th England poet, wrote, Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world. As we quickly approach Thanksgiving, all of us are invited to take some time to reflect on the question of gratitude: to whom are we grateful and for what are we grateful? Gratitude helps us to appreciate everything we have in life. Without the attitude of gratitude, people can be selfcentered and can live lives that are taken things for granted. Our gratitude to God and others urges us to accept our daily crosses and to share and to give. Mother Teresa says beautifully, The best way to show your gratitude to God and people is to accept everything with joy...we may not be able to give much but we can always give the joy that springs from a heart that is in love with God. All over the world people are hungry and thirsty for God's love. We meet that hunger by spreading joy. Joy is one of the best safeguards against temptation. Speaking of Thanksgiving, I want to thank all of you for your faith, your love for our God and our Church, and your support of my ministry and of my life. With gratitude, let s joyfully accept and share the life that God has blessed us with. Peace ~ Fr. Francis

4 Renew My Church Announcement Meeting for Parishioners and School Families 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 the Archdiocese s Presbyteral Council. A final decision from Cardinal Cupich and the Archdiocese s Presbyteral Council is expected at the end of the month. As such, 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 of the decision and discuss next steps for our area. Meeting Details: Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 7 p.m. St. Barbara Church, 2859 S. Throop St., Chicago, IL 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 Wednesday, November 28. Hospitality Schedule for November 25, 2018: GREETERS: Kim, Joel & Michael Casey RECEPTION: Earl & Jorge Today s Liturgy - November 18, 2018 READINGS: GATHER 1189, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time/B - Family Mass PRECESSIONAL: #606 Glory and Praise to Our God OFFERTORY: #784 We Have Been Told COMMUNION; #945 I Am the Bread of Life Meditation Song: (ST Children s Choir) I sing a song to you, Lord RECESSIONAL: #835 They ll Know We Are Christians

5 News and Events SECOND COLLECTION today -Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Please be generous! Please pray for the following Mercy Hospital Patients: Calvin, Pearlie, Sim, Madeline, Palemon, Gina, Caroline, Mary, Nikki, Shirley, Santos, Jack, Josephine, Karen, Annie, Brooks, Thomas, Estella, Angie, Clark, Eirc ADVENT: The COMING Attraction will be the theme of the Annual Women s Retreat Day hosted by the Daughters of St. Paul - Saturday, December 1st from 8:30 AM 3:30 PM at Pauline Books & Media Center, 172 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL (just a ½ block north of Millennium Park). Directed by Author & Speaker, Sr. Mary Lea Hill, fsp. The cost: $40 includes Breakfast, Lunch, and featured book, Advent Christmas Grace. Please RSVP your registration by Nov. 30 come in person or chicago.pauline@ gmail.com Phone: SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!!! The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) offers a four year scholarship, renewable annually in the amount of $1000 per year, to a deserving Catholic woman, currently a High School Senior, who can successfully articulate "What it Means to be a Catholic Woman in the World Today.". Criteria/rules and the scholarship application are available for download on our website, The deadline for submission of completed application is March 20, If you have any questions, you may call the ACCW Office at /25. FREE Theater Tickets - Nov. 24 & 25 In Memory of Ruth Ann Koesun Begin your holiday celebration with the 13th anniversary of this treasured Chicago holiday tradition, perfect for all ages! One of the most popular operas of all time, AMAHL and the NIGHT VISITORS, at the Anthenaeum Theater, its timeless and inspiring message of how faith, charity, unselfish love and good deeds can work miracles will fill your hearts with the true meaning of the season! With original direction by Francis Menotti, son of Gian Carlo, based on his father s original 1951 production. Opening with a prelude of holiday music and dance, in memory of Ruth Ann Koesun. Featuring singers from Chamber Opera Chicago with ballet dancers from the Ruth Page Arts Center, Spanish dancers from Ensemble Español, and world-champion Irish dancers! Ruth Ann was a famous ballerina for many years with American Ballet Theatre who had toured the world and later worked with Chamber Opera Chicago for the past 15 years. She grew up in Chicago's Chinatown and she and her family were members of St. Therese Chinese Catholic Church. Her mother founded the school. When Ruth Ann passed away this past February, her memorial was donated to the church. If you would like to attend, please submit your name(s) to the church office no later than FRIDAY, Nov. 23rd. See more info on the Post cards at the church entrance table!

6 Thank You Letter Dear Fr. Francis, Jing Zhang and Parishioners, November 14, 2018 Greetings in Jesus Christ! On behalf of Divine Word Theologate, I am writing you this letter to express our sincerest gratitude for the support and contribution you have given to my appeal to share your WINTER CLOTHES to our less fortunate sisters and brothers. I am very sure that the recipients of your kindness, compassion and generous love having offered to them will make their winter and Christmas celebration a very warm and meaningful one. Rest assured that my SVD community will continue praying for the success of your respective ministry. Thank you so much! And in advance have a blessed Thanksgiving Day and Merry Christmas. In the Divine Word. From: Frt. Joseph Silei Chen SVD The JPIC Committee Divine Word Theologate

7 RESPECT LIFE CORNER Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography (Part 2) Users and Effects: A Closer Look Sadly, first exposure to pornography often occurs at young ages. Children may find images and videos by accident online. Many young people also produce their own pornography in the form of sexual photographs and videos shared with peers. Being exposed to pornography can be traumatic for children and youth. It gives them a distorted image of sexuality, persons, and relationships, which can then affect their behavior. Tragically, some children are forced to participate in child pornography, a crime. Parents today face increasing challenges in protecting their children's innocence and many feel ill-equipped to monitor their children's devices. Pornography use within the home has negative effects on a family's life. Mercy and Healing in Christ and Through the Church The Church is called to be a "field hospital" for the wounded of the world. No wound is out of the reach of Christ's redeeming grace. Christ is our hope! The Church proclaims the truth about love, sexuality, and the dignity of each person, and she seeks to provide the Lord's mercy and healing for those harmed by pornography. To those exploited by the pornography industry, you are beloved and cherished by God! The way you have been treated is deplorable, and we will work for justice for all enslaved men, women, and children. Come to the Lord and allow him to heal you. To those guilty of exploiting others through the production of pornography, the Lord in his justice and mercy is calling you to repentance. No sin is too great to forgive, but we exhort you to repent, make amends for the damage you have caused, and turn yourself over to civil authorities if you have been involved in criminal exploitation. To men and women who use pornography, be not afraid to approach the altar of mercy and ask for forgiveness. God is waiting to meet with joy those who repent. Counseling, spiritual direction, and accountability groups can all help you to reach freedom. Cultivating chastity takes work and is a daily choice. If you fall, seek the Lord's forgiveness in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. To all parents, you are the guardians of your children and should be their models for chaste love. It is your responsibility to teach your children the true meaning of sexuality and to protect them from pornography. To young people, Christ calls you to be strong, courageous witnesses of chastity and hope. Be an example for your friends of the freedom and joy that come from living a chaste life. Reject the pressure to treat sex as recreational or to objectify your body or someone else's. To pastors and other clergy, we are witnesses of the joy and freedom of chastity. Let us call the faithful to the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation and make sure it is available. We too must approach the fount of mercy if we sin in this area. Let us preach on chastity and protect children from pornography. To all people of good will, the Church is grateful to all who are working to acknowledge the harmful nature of pornography and build a culture where chastity and authentic love are esteemed and supported. Weekly Offering Collection for November 11, 2018 Sunday Envelopes GiveCentral Sunday Loose Total Collection $ 1, $2,136 July 1-To-Present (Actual): $38,817 July 1-To -Present (Budget): $44,000 Weekly Budget: $2,200 % of Budget Attained: 88% Please consider giving one hour of your weekly salary as your contribution. May God bless your generosity! Thank YOU! Collection at Indonesian Mass on 11/11/2018: $75 Thank YOU!

8 Parish Ministry Series - MEET OUR YOUNG ADULT LEADERSHIP TEAM 4 There are times when the Holy Spirit does really exciting things in my life and it makes me say, "Wow! Look at what the Holy Spirit is doing!" These are times when I want some friends around my age with whom I can share my excitement and comfortably talk about God and the movements happening in my spiritual life without any awkwardness or hesitation. People who can relate. I have found that I have been able to talk to friends around my age about God, but so many of them couldn't relate to me or I couldn't relate to their "I don't pray, but I can send you positive vibes" perspectives. So I end up sharing my spiritual life with anyone who shared the same Catholic faith. With the new developments in YAM, I have found the friends I have been looking for. We share the same faith, same age group, same communication styles (texting, ing, praying), same love for God and for our parish, same desire to serve and worship God, same desire to grow and be holy children of God, same care and concern for each other, and so much more. Their idea of fun and their sense of humor is closer to mine than that of my secular friends. I feel comfortable playing board games and singing karaoke with YAM on a Saturday night, yet also attend a retreat with them, share in the sacraments, and talk about God all day. St. Therese Church is my home and everyone here is my family, and I think of the YAM group like they are my brothers and sisters; growing up together in Christ. I am blessed to be a part of YAM's core group and we will be blessed if you decide to join YAM. We want our group to grow bigger, because as it is written in Luke 14:23, "Make people come in that my home may be filled." Let's fill up Jesus' house with people of every age! We have monthly events and activities that are focused on either our spiritual life, social life, or service. I'm Roberta and I have been a parishioner here for 33 years. I am always looking to meeting new people! Come talk to me anytime! My favorite beverage is Schweppes cream soda and favorite food is lasagna. I love reading the bible, praying, singing, cooking (especially for other people), and watching mukbangs and cooking shows. Also, check us out on the "YAM- St. Therese Chinese Catholic Church" Facebook Group!

9 Please remember in your prayers those who are ill, hospitalized, and homebound Anne Pataka Cita Orendain Lois Payton Gerard Phillips Jose Cardenal Helen Moy Joey L. Cookie Jarzyna Katherine Culen Joel Rivers Benjamin N. Lucas Amelia Lorraine Schroeder Shane O Connell Lai I Fan Karl Schroeder Nathaniel Hicks Xue Ying Mou Phil Maraldi Debbie Annoreno Suzanne Lynch Nicholas Tobar Rosemary Moy Gyna Gazzi Vincent Thome Sister Noel Devine Joseph Rubin Barbara McElroy Ken Barber Cecila Zastro Ramona Zavala Kay Siani Soledad Magay Michael Howley Jerry McCarthy Dorothy Pascente Betsy Young Joey Nardi Mina Preysler Munoz Richard Tobar Mark Donato Mia Rose Faciana Rose Perez John Galvin James Rak Phyllis Robinson James Longo III Lan Ying Yee Bai Xue David Leung Ching Shiu Yau John Palenik Luke Williamson Henry F. Wong Luz Whitehead Richard Shew Matthew Mantia Jade Yee Brian Cook Phyllis Centofanti Anthony Scuito Roberta Cheong Susan Zibricky Dolly Roti Angelo Iasillo Barbara Metzinger James Gemkow Frank M. Nardi Victor Roa Frank Karagianes Carole Louie Schum Felina Li GOD S Gifts to Us by Sister Caritas We come to the end of the Church year, and we look back through the year, through our lives. Here at St. Therese we had some very special things happen. We had a number of adults Baptized at Easter. Father Christian s Mother was among those baptized. Deacon Christian became Father Christian in May and we had a wonderful reception and celebration for him. We had many wonderful celebrations. We had wonderful members who participated in Renew My Church. Soon we will find out the Cardinal s decision. Recently we again celebrated that our School was chosen as Blue Ribbon School and recognized nationally. What wonderful things happened to you during this past liturgical year? We have been blest with seeing and hearing. We are able to experience the beauty of creation, the sun, moon and stars. We can see the beauty of those we love and the perfection of a new born infant. We have a home to live in and friends and family. We have a place to freely worship God and a country of great resources and freedom. All these things make us among the most blest people living on the face of the earth. Most of all at this time of year, we reflect on the many graces God has bestowed upon us. The gift of faith and baptism allows us to be Children of God with a right to the Kingdom of God. We have the gift of having God as our Father. We are all one family and members of the Church. God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit come to live in us. Jesus has given up His life and rose again so we can have the life of God in us. Our lives are filled with the graces which enable us to be like Jesus and true children of God. We are able to overcome our many faults and have our sins forgiven. We are fed with the Holy Eucharist and strength by the grace of God. Every worthwhile gift, every genuine benefit comes from above, descending from the Father of the heavenly luminaries, who cannot change and who is never shadowed over. (St. James) We have everything to be thankful for in our lives.

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