Pastoral Staff

Father Norbert Raszeja, CR

Father Mark Cote

Deacon Jerry Christensen

Deacon Tom Marciani

Deacon Rick Feltes

Office of Worship Kurt Meyer

Lianda Valentine

Rita Ramsey,

Religious Education/Formation

7720 Janes Avenue—630.985.9255 Beth Cartner

bcartner@stscholasticaparish.org Renee Dyja,

Youth Ministry Jennifer Michalik-Olson,

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Shawn Denning,

School, 7720 Janes Avenue 630.985.2515 School Fax 630.985.2395 Miss Elizabeth Driscoll,

Alison Gosewehr,

7800 JANES AVENUE * WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 * 630.985.2351 X 122

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. SCHOLASTICA

The Parish Offices are located in the Administration Center

7800 Janes Avenue

Phone ........................................................... 630.985.2351 Fax ............................................................... 630.985.8770

The Tabernacle Candle "In accordance with traditional custom, near the tabernacle a special lamp, fueled by oil

or wax, should be kept alight to indicate and honor the presence of Christ." (General Instruction of the Roman Missal 316) If

you would like to make a donation in honor or in memory of a loved one, please call the

Parish Office. The donation is $10. The candle offering is for one week.

Has your credit card information changed? Do you have a new expiration date? Be sure to update information for all of your automatic payments, including Online Giving!!!!

“Chosen, Royal, and Holy.”

Jesus tells the disciples during the Last Supper that they know the way—- to God, to new life, to heaven. This astonishing resurrected life, given us in Baptism, makes us chose, royal, and holy people. We know, because of Jesus, the way to be all three.

† What mercy work will I do this week that fosters God’s loving-kindness?

† How will this mercy activity make me more the royal and worthy person I am?

† How will I be royal?

Our Mission

We, the family of St. Scholastica Catholic Parish, are dedicated Christian stewards of God’s gifts. We have been called in Baptism and through the Holy Spirit to be disciples of Jesus. We are a sacramental community,

sharing a sense of welcoming and belonging. We provide opportunities for spiritual growth and faith

formation. We are committed in both prayer and action to support and nurture each other and those in need.

Welcome

Parish Office Hours:

The Parish Office is closed. Staff will be monitoring phone calls and e-mails from home. Dial extension

159 if you are in need of a priest.

Support Our Sponsors!

Our bulletin is totally subsidized by the companies whose advertisements appear on the back pages.

If you would like to advertise in our bulletin, please contact Frank Tucker at 1.800.566.6170.

The Tabernacle Candle is offered this week for:

Marilyn Tita By: Ramona Hopkins

Online Giving is a great way to help our administrative staff while supporting your church. Signing up is easy—you can use a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Just go to our church website: www.stscholasticaparish.org and click on the Online Giving logo to get started.

Need help setting up Online Giving? Contact: Our Sunday Visitor

800-348-2886, ext. 2 or onlinegiving@osv.com

A Continued Call to

Can you be here for your parish….

If you are able, please continue your generous support by dropping off or sending in your weekly donation. You can also support your parish online by following the guidelines below.

We are still here for you….

It is very difficult for your parish staff not be allowed to staff the parish office, but we will continue to be here for you. Please call if you are in need, in any way. We have a list of generous parishioners who have offered to shop or run errands.

On behalf of the staff and parishioners of St. Scholastica Parish, welcome! Although we are a large, diverse faith community, we strive to always cherish

and value the gifts of each parishioner. We invite you to find a place in our parish that nurtures and serves

you in your faith development.

Happy Mothers’ Day to all  moms !  Indeed this is a very 

special day.  If it weren’t for this virus Covid 19, restaurants 

would be bulging at the seams to accommodate all those 

families who have taken mom out for a special 

meal.  Addi onally, in years past and hopefully also today, 

many mothers were delighted to receive some cute and 

interes ng hand‐made gi s or drawings from their 

children. Many children made these gi s during class  me 

in school, while their husbands purchased a present from 

reliable stores ranging anywhere from Target to Macy’s, 

or they found a good deal at Amazon. However, this 

year almost everything is put on hold while we try to 

establish a new rou ne of how we do things because of the 

restric ons placed upon our ac vi es. I don’t know if it ever 

happened to you, but there is that old proverb, “All packed up and no place to go.”  During the years that I served on the general council of my religious community in Rome, I 

did travel to several countries to conduct canonical 

visita ons with my fellow Resurrec onists. Quite o en 

I spent what seemed like a life me wai ng at airports 

because the aircra  was delayed for some reason or other. I 

know some of our parishioners whose work require that 

they travel locally or interna onally have had similar 

experiences of being delayed in one city or another.  Yet our 

recent experiences over these past weeks is kind of like 

packing a suitcase only to unpack it and wait for another 

occasion to pack it and move on into the future. Our parish 

school as well as all the other schools ranging from 

elementary through graduate schools have been in a 

con nual pack and unpack mode. Certain important 

events in the lives of students have not taken place in the 

tradi onal way.  We had hoped and s ll hope that certain 

specific parochial events could take place.  In the not too 

distant future we hope to celebrate such events as First 

Communion and an  8th Grade Gradua on in a modified 

manner.  The exact “how and when” is s ll undetermined at 

this wri ng, but I will keep you informed.   Right now I want to change the topic. On Monday May 4th I received official 

informa on that Bishop R. Daniel Conlon, the Bishop of the 

Diocese of Joliet, had given his resigna on officially to Pope 

Francis and it has been accepted. We wish him well and 

pray that the Lord care for him.  I do want to share one part 

of Bishop Conlon’s le er informing us of his resigna on. He 

stated that:  I am very grateful to the people of this diocese, for their faith and the generosity with which they use their gi s for the sake of the Gospel. We wish him well too.   

And, as I customarily do, I have one other topic to share at 

this  me.  Fr. Marion Wroblewski, 

C.R.,  a fellow Resurrec onist  priest, who ministered here 

at St. Scholas ca Parish from late 2013 un l 2015 died on 

May 3rd. I ask for your prayers for him. Fr. Marion had been 

a member of the Congrega on of the Resurrec on for 62 

years and a priest for 55 years.  In conclusion on this 

5th Sunday of Easter maybe we could ask for the strength to 

live this week by Jesus’ words from today’s gospel according 

to John: Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me…”   

Fr. Norb, C.R.

We are pleased that so many parishioners have already pledged a gift to the 2020 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA). Your support will allow

us to Be Kind and Merciful as, together, we do God’s work here on earth.

Every gift brings us closer to our parish’s 2020 CMAA goal of $101,300. If we raise more than our goal, 70 percent of the amount over goal will be returned to us for our needs. This is an amazing opportunity for our parish.

Please prayerfully reflect on your pledge to this year’s CMAA and make your gift today. You can return the pledge card you received in the mail from the diocese, make a gift online at jolietdioceseappeal.org or text “Donate” to (815) 205-1949 from your mobile phone.

Fr. Marion Wroblewski, C.R.  1938 ‐2020 

The Sacrament of Marriage Preparation for marriage involves special instruction for the couple. Notification to the Parish Administration Center is required at least 6 months in advance. Please call Sue at the Parish Administration Center, 630.985.2351, ext. 124, for more information.

Catherine Rizzo, Erich Pavel, Mary Dugenskie, Michele Casey, Colleen McLaughin, Richard DePirro,

Paul Leising, Justin Simpson, Deb Sharbak, Cindy Grubba, Jodi Huntley, Fe Asuncion, Linda Wood, Steve Wirtas,

Darlene Feliksik, Jim Picek, Andrew Schmith, Kim Sanford, Pat Sautter, Tom Nobles, Al Voras,

Susie Cushler, Marilyn Moxon, Steve Klujka, Michael Campbell, Sara Jablonski, Roberta Farley,

Maria Perez, Fr. Ed Jaskula, CR; Becky Jankowski, Valerie Tracey,

Jeanine Soloy, Jen Valenti, Alice Aubele, Betty Lara, Sheila Tomaszewski, Gaudioso Flores, Jack Bremner, Joan Marie Poole, Craig Smith,

Fr. Tony Bus, CR; Renee Heiden, Sandra Woodring, John Kozlowski, Mike Mimnaugh, Kathleen Davis, Charles Thomas, Patricia Greedan,

Carly Mondane, Tony Russo, Carol McCormick

St. Peregrine

Pray for Us

Please Pray for Our Friends and Family Battling Cancer

Captain Joe Chambers, 1st Lt Rachel Schlitter, Lance Corporal Donte Reed, Airman Robert Rouille,

PVT Michaelangelo Zaucha Fernandez, ET 1 Kim Bellavia, LT Michael Bellavia,

Corporal Daron J. Reed, SPC Matthew Aubele, PFC SGT Eric Kuchta, Staff SGT Kyle Gulley, PFC Sebastian Elapumkal, SPC Trent Johnson,

Master at Arms Tristan Bush, SPC Samantha Rapp, PVT Jake Higley, Captain Mark F. Luneburg, PFC Michael Jacobson, EMF-K Karl Gieseke, NSM Larry J. Threadgill, Major Noel Sioson,

Master at Arms 1st Class Randall Jacob Hopkins, VT Claire Gieseke, Major Brady Sexton,

Major Kenneth Schlorf, Sergeant Donald J. May, Staff SGT Ryan Gulley, Captain David G. Mack,

MFN Jesse Kolek

Continue to Pray for Our Friends and Family who are in Active Duty in the

Military.

The Military bulletin board in the Breezeway has been updated. Drop pictures of loved ones who are on active duty to be included on the bulletin board in the Parish

Office.

Have you no ced that some of the funeral homes which we’ve used have very nice RESOURCES for grief?  You might check the funeral homes’ website.  Some offer 365 days of upli ing Daily Email Messages; all at the click of a bu on. 

Journey to J.O.Y.

Grief Support for recent or not so recent losses. Meetings are generally the 1st and 3rd Friday mornings, and will resume when it is safe to do so. Please email Shawn Denning at sdenning@stscholasticaparish.org Or call 630.985.2351 x 130 to join us. We wish you blessings on your journey.

Please Pray for the Sick of the Parish

Rodolfo Claparols, Cindy Grubba, Kevin Geiger, Sue Bradley, Valentino Alan Llereza, Walter Shiffer,

Linda Malysa

In the interest of keeping our Prayer List up-to-date, names will be placed on the list for four weeks. To continue on the list, please notify Rita by calling her at 630.985.2351, ext.122. Thank you!

Prayer List Policy

Arrangements for a Funeral Mass are made through the Funeral Home you

choose. The Funeral Home will contact the Parish Administration Center to

schedule the Mass.

Congratulations on the birth of your child and thank you for taking the first step with your child on a life-long journey of faith. In preparation for this very joyous celebration you are invited to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class. Please call the Parish

Office at 630.985.2351, ext. 122, for more information and to sign up for the class. Baptisms can only be scheduled after completion of the baptismal class.

The Sacrament of Baptism

MARY OUR MOTHER

What a joy to remember that Mary is our mother! Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have

we to fear?

- Saint Thérèse of Lisieux

“The Rosary is a Prayer Both so

Humble and Simple, and Theologically

Rich in Biblical Content. I Beg You

to Pray It.” St. John Paul II

Stewardship of Prayer

“Show us the Father,” Philip asks Jesus. To which Jesus replies, “whoever sees me, sees the Father”….

John 14:1-12

Spiritual Communion  

In this  me of uncertainty, when we are unable to leave our homes to a end Mass, we are encouraged to make and act of “spiritual communion,” where we unite ourselves to God through prayer.  It is a beau ful way to express to God our desire to be united with him when we are unable to complete that union in the recep on of Holy Communion. Countless saints incorporated this type of prayer into their 

daily lives, not being sa sfied with receiving Jesus in the Eucharist once a week or even once a day.  Making an act of spiritual communion for them was an essen al part of life and drew them closer to God on a daily basis. St. Josemaria Escriva encouraged everyone to make a 

spiritual communion as o en as they could, “What a source of grace there is in spiritual communion!  Prac ce it frequently and you’ll have greater presence of God and closer union with him in all your ac ons.” Padre Pio also had a habit of making a spiritual communion 

throughout the day outside of the celebra on of Mass.  He desired to be always united with Jesus Christ in everything he did. Below is a tradi onal prayer of spiritual communion that 

many saints have prayer over the years.  It can be prayed if you find yourself at Mass unable to receive the Eucharist, or even in the midst of your daily work, li ing up your thoughts to God. The ul mate goal of our lives should be communion with God 

and an act of spiritual communion can help a person draw closer to that goal. 

My Jesus,

I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love you above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen

On-line Masses available:

Heart of the Nation TV Masses on Sunday WJYS Channel 62 at 10 am

WCUU Channel 62.2 at 6:30 am WMEU channel 48.1 at 6:30 am

Daily Mass with Bishop Pates https://www.youtube.com/c/DioceseofJolietIL

Sunday Mass at Mercy Home https://www.mercyhome.org/sunday-mass/

Weekday and Sunday Masses https://www.facebook.com/pg/StMaryImmaculate/videos/

Masses from Rome http://www.catholictv.org/shows/papal-programming

There are other sights available as well. Just google “view Mass on-line”, or a more complete list of options can be found on the parish web site or facebook page.

Important Phone Numbers Confidential Emergency Financial Assistance

630.985.2351x3 West Suburban Community Pantry (food assistance)

630.512.9921 For Sick, Homebound and Hospital Visits

630.985.2351x122 Birthright (Crisis Pregnancy) ……………630.355.9888 Catholic Charities (Crisis Pregnancy) …...630.495.9850 Domestic Violence Hotline ………………630.469.5650 St. Vincent DePaul Pick-up……………….630.231.4658 Hope’s Front Door………………. ............. 630.322.9803 F.I.S.H. Food Pantry & Clothes Closet……. 630.964.7776

Social Concerns & Service Programs

Adopt-A-Family Update

Due to the cancellation of all parish activities and events, our Adopt-A-Family fundraising efforts had to be suspended. We will resume our fundraising when possible.

We will have our drawing for the winners of the Amazon gift cards when we can resume our activities.

We appreciate your generous support.

If you have questions, please call Liz Haeflinger at 630-910-9020 or email to lizhaeflinger2017@gmail.com

During this  me when Liturgies and Parish ac vi es are suspended, our bills are not.  How will St. Scholas ca Parish make ends meet if we have to go for weeks, or even months, without taking up a collec on?  There are bills to be paid — light, gas, heat — plus payrolls to be met and insurance bills to be paid.  We have been just 

squeaking by, and looked forward to generous dona ons during Easter.  Those cash dona ons did not come as expected this year.  Your con nued financial 

stewardship and support are crucial.   

We are thankful for those who have con nued to mail in or drop off your offertory envelopes at the Parish 

Office, as well as those who have signed up for On Line Giving.  If you are able, you can sign up for On Line 

Giving by visi ng onlinegiving@osv.com 

Thank you for your faithful support. 

But Your Support to Our Ministries Is Still Needed!

Let Rita know so she can update the information in our parish census program:

ritaramsey@stscholasticaparish.org

HUGS

A mom’s hug lasts long after she lets go.

- Anonymous

WEBSITES TO HELP FAMILIES & THE DOMESTIC (HOME) CHURCH

DURING THIS TIME OF UNCERTAINTY . . .

Diocese of Joliet weekly God, Family, Friends Sunday Resource: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/reo/content1.php?secid=81\ Topics include Parenting during COVID-19, the Domestic Church & more: https://teachingcatholickids.com/communicating-gods-love-and-mercy-with-ministry-at-home/ Celebrate 50 Days of Easter: https://www.catholicicing.com/50-days-of-easter/ FORMED — There are so many wonderful movies, cartoons, prayers, bible studies, information, etc. on our Catholic faith FOR ALL AGES: https://stscholasticaparish.formed.org

RE FAMILIES… Check our parish Facebook page to find

your favorite catechist!

www.facebook.com/stscholasticaparish/woodridgeil

2020-2021 RE Registration packets

will be available the first weekend we are able to gather for Mass

† † †

If you have a child entering 1st grade in the fall, please register your child for 1st grade RE as it is the first of two years in

preparation for receiving Holy Communion for the first time.

Today, God our Father, we ask your blessing on all Mothers

For new mothers, coming to terms with new responsibility;

For expectant mothers, wondering and waiting;

For those who are tired, stressed or depressed;

For those who struggle to balance the tasks of work and family;’

For those unable to feed their children due to poverty;

For those whose children have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities;

For those who raise children on their own; For those who selflessly place their child up

for adoption; For those who adopt a child into their

family; For those who have lost a child; For those who care for the children of

others; For those whose children have left home; For those whose desire to be a mother has

not been fulfilled.

Bless all mothers, that their love may be deep and tender, and that they may lead their children to know and do what is good, living not

for themselves, but for God and or others.

Thank you, Mom!

If you would like more informa on about any or all of the ac vi es of the S.T.O.R.M. Youth Group, please contact Jennifer at 630.985.2351x138 or e‐mail her at 

youthministy@stscholas caparish.org.

GO MAD (Go Out & Make A Difference) for current 6th, 7th & 8th Graders 

GO MAD, our short term local Mission Trip Experience for Middle School students, is coming on July 6‐7 to St. Scholas ca.  During GO MAD we will do some projects around the church and we will go out into the community for others, including Feed My Starving Children and a nursing home.  We will eat and sleep in the Parish Center.  We will also have fun morning and evening programs provided for you by the High School Mission Team.  Permission Forms are due April 18 and they are a tri‐fold brochure and can be turned in to the Parish Office or your RE or St. Scholas ca School Class.   We are s ll looking for adults and young adults to help with the planning and organiza on of this event.  Please contact Jennifer for more informa on or if you can help! 

Last Chance For Steubenville Youth Conference Hey current 8–12 graders! Join St. St. Scholas ca Youth 

Ministry this summer for Steubenville/Springfield, Missouri Mid‐America—July 10‐12, 2020 

A Steubenville Conference weekend is PACKED with dynamic speakers, worship music, Mass, Adora on and 

MORE! Come encounter Christ with over 4000 teens from 10 states as we worship together and grow in our Catholic faith!  The speakers for our conference are amazing: Jackie Francois Angel, Paul J. Kim, Chika Anyanwu, hosted by Bob Rice, Music by Josh Blakesley, and our priest is Fr. John Burns.  Cost to you is $150 and includes transporta on, meals and admission.  (The actual cost is $250 and St. 

Scholas ca will be subsidizing and fundraising to make up the difference.) 

We have gone the last three years and it is very powerful! 

PLEASE NOTE!!!! Due to the current health crisis in our area, ac vi es and events for the youth of our parish are subject to change.  

Contact Jennifer for updated informa on! 

www.dioceseofjoliet.org/yam

In this time of uncertainty, be kind, look out for one another, and most

importantly, continue to pray!

Praying we are all physically together soon, as we were on last year’s Mission Trip! 

Mass Intentions & Readings The Ministry Schedule can be downloaded from the web site at www.rotundasoftware.com/ministry/stscholasticaparish

All meetings for the month of May have been cancelled in keeping with the recommendations for social

distancing from the CDC in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

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May 24 May 14 May 19

May 31 May 20 May 22

June 7 May 28 June 2

June 14 June 4 June 9

PLEASE NOTE UPCOMING BULLETIN DEADLINES

Monday, May 11, Easter Weekday Acts 14:5-18, Jn 14:21-26

NO PUBLIC MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED 8:30 a.m.—† Edward & Barbara Rakunas—C. Rakunas

Tuesday, May 12, Easter Weekday Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs

Saint Pancras, Martyr Jewish: Lag B’Omer

Acts 14:19-28; Jn 14:27-31a NO PUBLIC MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED

6:30 a.m.— No Intentions Wednesday, May 13, Easter Weekday

Our Lady of Fatima Acts 15:1-6, Jn 15:1-8

NO PUBLIC MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED 8:30 a.m.—† Dorothy Macal—Macal Family

Violet Estrada—Estrada Family † Noah McIntire—Geri Niwranski † Luz Mendoza—Reynoso Family † Josephine Nicoletti—Marj Nicoletti † Ann Spellman—Barb Maenner

Thursday, May 14, Saint Matthias, Apostle Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Jn 15:9-17

NO MORNING MASS Friday, May 15, Easter Weekday

Saint Isidore Acts 15:22-31; Jn 15:12-17

NO PUBLIC MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED 8:30 a.m.—† Deacon Roger Schmith—Family

Saturday, May 16, Easter Weekday Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21

Vigil: Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; 1 Pt 3:15-18; Jn 14:15-21

NO PUBLIC MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED 4:30 p.m.—† Ed Full—Clem & Mary Campbell

Sunday, May 10, Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; 1 Pt 3:15-18; Jn 14:15-21

NO PUBLIC MASSES WILL BE CELEBRATED 8:00 a.m.—† Dan Braun—Mark & Jennifer Olson 10:00 a.m.— The Parish Family of St. Scholastica 12:00 p.m.—† Connie Grubba—Janice & Bob Walters

Although all weekday and weekend Masses have been cancelled for the foreseeable future, Mass intentions

will be fulfilled by Fr. Mark and Fr. Norbert as they celebrate Mass privately.

PRAYER TO OUR LADY, HEALTH OF THE SICK DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

O Mary, You shine continuously on our journey as a sign of

salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who, at the Cross, united with Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm. You, Salvation of the Roman people, know what we need, and we trust that you will provide for those needs so

that, as at Cana of Galilee, joy and celebration may return after this moment of trial.

Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the will of the Father and to do what Jesus tells us. He who took our suffering upon Himself, and burdened Himself with our sorrows to bring us,

through the Cross, to the joy of Resurrection. Amen. We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas—we who are put to the test

—and deliver us from every danger. O glorious and blessed Virgin.

—Pope Francis, March 11, 2020 © Libreria Editrice Vaticana

Hear Fr. Norbert, CR’s weekly message on Sundays by going to the parish Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/stscholasticaparish/woodridgeil Or the parish web site: www.stscholasticaparish.org