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“I am the resurrection and the life;
whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live,
and everyone who lives and believes in me
will never die.
Do you believe this?”
—John 11:25-26
Mater Christi Catholic Church
The Fifth Sunday of 2401 S. 10th Avenue
Lent North Riverside, IL 60546
materchristichurch.org
March 21, 2021 (708) 442-5611
Mass Intentions for the Week
Monday, March 22 8:00 a.m. For all who are ill or recovering from COVID-19
Tuesday, March 23 8:00 a.m. James Zak
Wednesday, March 24 8:00 a.m. For all parishioners of Mater Christi, St. Hugh, and St. Mary
Thursday, March 25 8:00 a.m. Thomas Murphy
Friday, March 26 8:00 a.m. Robert Marshall
Saturday, March 27 8:00 a.m. Anthony Schiavone
5:00 p.m. Irene VanGoethem
Sunday, March 28 8:00 a.m. The Stumpo Family, Deceased members of the Tangorra Family, Helen Puccini
9:30 a.m. David Piekarski, Dalton Lee Brown, Alicia Cecconi, Rosemarie Skisak, Rosa
Guzman, Jaso & José Gonzalez Monroy
11:00 a.m. Alberta Peruzzo
Sam Abbinante Katherine Karynicki
Donna Accetta Norman Kirkley We Welcome the Newly
Pola Aguirre Theresa Kledzik Baptized into our Family!
Arturo Anguiano, Jr. Virginia Kott
Dolores Avelar Jim Kratochvil Aviana Ramirez and
Lisa Barreto Joseph Kratochvil Zayden Ramirez
Brent Bernal Kathleen Lewis Children of Juan Ramirez and
Linda Bronsteader Benicio Martinez Alvina Fejzic
Janet Broucek Helen Martinkus
Del Burns Jim Mehr
Alicia C. Spencer Mehr Born into Eternal Life
Celeste Casper Lucila Nash
Catherine Costabile Steven Obremski
Gerri Cozzi Dean Pennacchio
Raymond DeBoth Beth Pennacchio William DeCoster
Rose DeSimone Rob Piotrowski
Therese Dolmant Elsie Piszczor
Edward Dragosh Donna Reisiger Please remember in your prayers,
Dorothy Dunajcik Mark Rini those who have died, as well as their families.
Barbara Garbarski Rosa Maria Santos
Antonio Garcia Daniele Santucci Need to schedule a mass intention?
Midge Galloro Lorraine Schmect
Anthony Gorski David Sheffer
Elena Gorski Margaret Shether
Please remember that space is available for mass
Debra Henley Sam Smetko intentions for loved ones, especially during our
Larry Hersh Fran Smith weekday masses. Please call the rectory at
Nancy Hicks Laurney Stieger (708) 442-5611 at least two weeks prior to the mass
Robert Holas Jamie Vayda that you would like the intention scheduled for.
Irene Horacek Max Venchus Thank you!
Una Kucena Pat Zdarsky
Rosemary Kamykowski
Linda Kariotis
Please note that any Mass intentions for the week of
March 29 (March 29-April 4) that were received by
Please inform the parish office if a name should the office after March 17th will not be published in
be removed from the prayer list to be able to the bulletin due to an early submission deadline from
accommodate the needs of others that our publisher. Intentions will be said at the indicated
Mass, as usual. Due to an early bulletin submission
may need to be added.
deadline for the April 4th bulletin, inclusions for the
April 4 bulletin must be received by March 24th.
Mater Christi Catholic Church Lent/Easter Schedule
Weekly Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross will be held in the church at 7:00pm every Friday during Lent, ending on Friday, March 26th. Advanced
sign-up is not required for the weekly Stations of the Cross. Sign-in will be required upon arrival at the church.
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion—Weekend of March 27th and 28th
Palm Sunday Masses will be celebrated during the normal weekly Mass schedule for the weekend of March 27th and 28th. Mass
times are Saturday, March 27th at 5:00pm,, Sunday March 28th at 8:00am, 9:30am, and 11:00am.
Holy Thursday Mass—Thursday, April 1st
Holy Thursday Mass will be celebrated at 7:00pm in the church. Due to COVID-19 protocols, foot washing WILL NOT be
performed. Adoration will follow until 10:00pm in the church. (Mass and Adoration will have a livestream option in the Marian
Room with Communion distribution at the 7:00pm Mass)
Good Friday—Friday, April 2nd
Stations of the Cross—3:00pm, Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion Service—7:00pm (Stations of the Cross and the Good Friday of
the Lord’s Passion Service will have a livestream option in the Marian Room)
Holy Saturday—Saturday, April 3rd
Blessing of Easter Baskets outside by the Mother of Mothers Shrine—12:00pm, Easter Vigil—7:00pm
(Easter Vigil will have a livestream option in the Marian Room with Communion distribution at the 7:00pm Mass)
Easter Sunday—Sunday, April 4th
Easter Sunday Masses—8:00am, 9:30am, and 11:00am (Masses will have a livestream option in the Marian Room with Communion
distribution for all Masses)
Please visit our parish website at www.materchristichurch.org to sign up via SignUp Genius for Lenten services/Easter Masses or
call the parish office at (708) 442-5611. PLEASE NOTE THAT MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN IN THE CHURCH AT
ALL TIMES.
Be a part of our Lent/Easter Altar Arts & Environment! Create a Prayer Rock for
our Altar Prayer Garden!
As we are passing the halfway point of Lent, we would like to offer a creative way for all parishioners to
participate in our Altar Arts & Environment this Lent and Easter season. Parishioners are asked to write an
intention or prayer on rocks provided by Mater Christi that will be added to a prayer garden within the Altar
Arts & Environment in the church. Rocks will be available for pickup at the school main entrance. A box will
be available at the school main entrance to return finished prayer rocks or rocks may be returned when you
check in upon arrival at weekend Mass.
Any further questions can be sent via email to Bryant Rouleau, Facility Manager/Arts & Environment
Coordinator at musicman@materchristichurch.com.
Mater Christi
Holy Name Society
Inaugural
and
Sunday, March 28th at 3:00pm
25 Baskets will be Raffled!
EACH BASKET will include: Spiral Cut Ham,
Smoked Sausage, Rye Bread, Butter Lamb,
Eggs, Egg Coloring, Easter Lamb Cake, Solid
Milk Chocolate Bunny, Jelly Beans, Peeps, Easter
Lily, and so much more...
Advanced entry purchase is required!
Visit www.materchristichurch.org for entry forms for both the
Basket Raffle and Split-the-Pot Raffle!
DON’T FORGET THE KIDS!!—Easter Basket coloring sheets are available on the parish
website! 2 lucky participants will receive a Target Gift Card!
There will be no physical gathering this year! The Inaugural Easter Basket Raffle and
Split-the-Pot will be streamed on Sunday, March 28th at 3:00pm. A link will be
provided on the Mater Christi website, www.materchristichurch.org, to allow
everyone to witness the winning moments!
All entries must be received by March 27th at 12:00 noon!!
For questions or more information, contact Stephen Piszczor
at (708) 602-1927
Renew My Church Sunday Offertory-March 14
The Archdiocese of Chicago has Sunday Offertory, March 14 $4,315
released the New Parish Decree
Second Collection, March 14
from Cardinal Cupich in regards Faith Formation Fund $ 777
to the joining of Mater Christi, Mother of Mothers Shrine $1,265
St. Mary and St. Hugh on July 1, 2021.
Thank you for your generous support of
This Decree can be viewed by clicking on Mater Christi Church. Please continue to
the black link entitled “RMC New Parish send in your weekly offertory by mail, drop
Decree” on the home page of our parish off during Mass, and at the rectory. Our on
website at www.materchristichurch.org. line giving portal is open 24 hours a day.
For parishioners without internet access, For those who would like to take a look at
copies of the New Parish Decree are our Online Giving portal, a step-by-step
available in the vestibule of church. tutorial video is now on our website at
www.materchristichurch.org.
Parishioner naming suggestions for the
newly combined parish must be completed Simply click on the green Online Giving
by Sunday, March 21st. Details and online icon to the left of the website page to see the
parishioner survey are posted at the top of video. You can offer a one-time donation to
our parish website homepage at support any of the funds listed in the drop
www.materchristichurch.org. If there are down menu or a recurring offertory,
any questions, please speak with Father Matt eliminating the need to visit the
after Mass. site each week.
Prayer for Renew My Church
For Online Giving assistance, financial
Lord Jesus, you speak to us today, as you questions or concerns, please contact
spoke to holy men and women who have
gone before us. In every age and in our own Kathleen Keen, Business Manager, at
time, you call to us and say: Renew My businessoffice@materchristichurch.com or
Church.
Pour out the gift of your Holy Spirit upon
us, and so enable us to hear you clearly, to listen to each other
attentively, to imagine our future boldly, to discern your
direction wisely, to persevere in your holy will courageously,
to stay together in charity, to surrender our own plans readily,
to embrace the greater good, to hand on your gifts to future
generations.
May we remain in the holy company of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, the apostles, and all the saints. May their example and
presence inspire us with patient confidence in the work of your
grace. We ask this of you who live and reign with the Father in
the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen
As a reminder, the offertory box for all
donations is now located in the Narthex
(back) of church on the right side of the
main aisle. Please drop your donations in
the box when arriving to Mass.
Presider Schedule for 300 CLUB RAFFLE WINNERS
Weekend Masses
February 28, 2021
1st Prize Eugene Koszala
Saturday, March 20th 2nd Prize Kathy Garcia
5:00pm—Rev. Matthew Nemchausky
March 7, 2021
Sunday, March 21st 1st Prize Maureen Ferriter
8:00am—Rev. Matthew Nemchausky 2nd Prize Tony Novak
9:30am—Rev. Matthew Nemchausky
11:00am—Rev. M. Cyril Nemecek March 14, 2021
1st Prize Eileen & Leon Stachewicz
Saturday, March 27th 2nd Prize Jane & Jeffrey Kasal
5:00pm—Rev. M. Cyril Nemecek
Sunday, March 28th
8:00am—Rev. Matthew Nemchausky
9:30am—Rev. Matthew Nemchausky
11:00am—Rev. Matthew Nemchausky Next weekend, March 27th and 28th,
we will celebrate Palm Sunday of the
COME PRAY WITH US!
Lord’s Passion. Please sign up for
Masses via the SignUp Genius on our
parish website,
www.materchristichurch.org
or call the parish office at
(708) 442-5611 to sign up for Mass
attendance.
Mater Christi Catholic Church
For the respect and safety of your fellow
worshipers at Mass, please DO NOT come to
Mass if you are feeling ill. However, if you do
begin to cough or sneeze during Mass, please
excuse yourself outside of the building.
If you were unable to come to Mass and
would like a weekly bulletin, copies of The As a reminder, please wear a mask for the entire
Word are in the parish office and are also duration of the Mass and upon entering and
available online at exiting the church. Please ensure the mask
covers both the nose and mouth. We thank you
www.materchristichurch.org.
for your cooperation.
Pastoral Staff Renew My Church Grouping Parishes
Rev. Matthew Nemchausky Pastor St. Hugh - 7939 W. 43rd St., Lyons
Rev. M. Cyril Nemecek Pastor Emeritus (708) 447-3108 - sthughlyons.org
Julie Paitl Faith Formation Coordinator Mass: Sat. 4:00pm, Sun.,8:00am and 10:30am
Jeanine Watylyk Director of Music Wed-Thurs-Fri 10:30 am (sign-up or sign in at the
door if available)
Reconciliation: Saturdays 11:15 to 12:15 pm by
Office Staff appointment.
Kathleen Keen Business Manager
businessoffice@materchristichurch.com St. Mary - 105 Herrick Rd., Riverside
(708) 447-1020 - stmaryriverside.org
Yolanda Infante Office Secretary Sign-up required for all services.
Ann Weber Office Secretary Mass: Sat. 5:00pm, Sun. 8:00am, 10:00am and 5:00pm
Weekday Mass: Mon., Tue, Thu, and Fri. 8:30am
Facility Staff Adoration and Divine Mercy Chaplet on Thursdays
Bryant Rouleau Facility Manager 3:00-9:00pm
Reconciliation following Sat. 5:00pm Mass
Parish Contacts Drive up Communion: 11-11:30am at 40 E. Burlington St.
Rectory/Parish Office (708) 442-5611
secretary@materchristichurch.com Please stay in your car and someone will guide you.
Fax (708) 442-1306
Convent (School Sisters Notre Dame) (708) 447-0032
Fr. Cy Nemecek (708) 442-8168
Fr. Matthew Nemchausky frmatt@materchristichurch.com
Julie Paitl faithformation@materchristichurch.com Mother of Mothers Shrine Engraved Bricks
are available to order. A 4” X 8” brick is
Office Hours of Operation available with a gift of $200 to $500, and
10:00am to 2:00pm, Monday through Friday, by
appointment only. Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and an 8” X 8” brick is available with a gift of
Holidays. $500 or more.
Organizations If you are interested, please call the rectory
Holy Name Society — Women’s Guild at (708) 442-5611 or contact via email at
Website: materchristichurch.org secretary@materchristichurch.com.
https://www.facebook.com/MaterChristiChurch/
MASS SCHEDULE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Sabbath Liturgy R.E. classes are held on Saturday mornings during the school
Saturday 5:00p.m. year. Please contact the rectory office for further
Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00a.m. information.
Daily Liturgy MINISTRY OF CARE
Monday thru Saturday 8:00a.m. Ministers of Care visit the homes of the sick, homebound or
Holy Day Liturgy 8:00a.m & 7:00p.m. hospitalized and bring Holy Communion to them. The
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is administered by the
RECONCILIATION parish priest upon request. Medical privacy laws necessitate the
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered each Saturday from family’s notification of the Church if a patient would like to
4:15 - 4:40 PM or by appointment. receive a visit. Please call the Parish Office to make
arrangements.
BAPTISM
Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated at 12:30 on the first & third
Sunday of each month but we gladly accept any requests. If you
are celebrating the Baptism of your first child we ask you par-
ticipate in a parent meeting. Please call the rectory to schedule
your child’s Baptism.
MARRIAGE
If you are recently engaged, Congratulations! Please call the
rectory to set a date!
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