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The Connection: Solemnity of All Saints November 1, 2020
Meet the CCM team!
The quarter is over halfway done! Welcome to Sunday Night Mass! All are welcome!
Staff
Amanda Thompson Fr. Dan Borlik Azucena De La Torre Matt Merkt
Director Priest Chaplain Ministry Coordinator Chaplain for Liturgy
athomp44@depaul.edu dborlik1@depaul.edu adelato2@depaul.edu mmerkt@depaul.edu
Pastoral Council
Jessica Camacho Rivera Matthew Dennison Justin Matuszewski Francesca Santelli
Latinx Outreach Social Justice/ Liturgy Coordinator Communications
Advocacy Coordinator
Coordinator Coordinator
Liturgy Team
Justin Matuszewski
Liturgy Coordinator
Hometown - Brighton, Michigan
Claire McNulty
Lector Coordinator
Hometown - Mukwanago, Wisconsin
Danielle Cherry
Hospitality Coordinator
Hometown - Newport, New Hampshire
Aidan Morrissey
Altar Server Coordinator
Hometown - Chicago, Illinois
Francesca Santelli
Eucharistic Minister Coordinator
Hometown - Kenosha, Wisconsin
To contact any Student Leaders, email: ccm@depaul.edu
Gospel Reflection Beatitudes By: Justin Matuszewski During my freshman year at DePaul, I had the opportunity to go on a service immersion trip to New Orleans. One of the best parts of the trip was staying with the Daughters of Charity. The three amazing women opened their homes to us and truly changed my life. One of the sisters I met on the trip was Sister Claire. One evening she told me a story I will never forget. Sister Claire told me that when she is on the train, she likes to look around the car and meditate on each person. Taking a moment, she stops and looks at each person. She recognizes their story, God’s love for them, and the fact they were made in the image and likeness of God. In today’s reading from the Gospel of Matthew, we hear the Beat- itudes. Also known as the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus fulfills the promises God made to Abraham in the Hebrew Scriptures. Through- out the Sermon, we hear Jesus mention all sorts of different people in the world. The poor, mourning, meek, hungry, merciful, pure, peacemakers, persecuted. All of these people are different. They have different stories, weaknesses, and strengths. They all have different goals, challenges, and life experiences. Yet, Jesus calls them all blessed. Despite their differences, Christ calls them to himself and shows them his love. I think Sister Claire’s train exercise and the Beatitudes have a lot in common. What would our world look like if we looked at everyone in our society and considered them blessed? One of the great Vin- centian values is recognizing human dignity, but I feel like we often forget that those around us were also made by God. If we look at people the way God looks at people, we can see the light and not the darkness. When treating others as a blessed daughter or son of God we will show them the love that Christ shows us every day. Instead of anger, there is only love, and not just any love, the love that Jesus showed us when he extended his arms on the cross.
A reflection on Día de los Muertos in Mexico by Elizabeth Amaya, Tepeyac Assistant Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a tradition celebrated across Latin America from October 31 to November 2. The belief is that during this time, the spirits of our deceased family members can visit their living family members. It is a celebration of life and death and a time to remember our family members’ time on Earth. November 1 is All Saints Day and “El Día de los Inocentes”, or the Day of the Innocents, meaning the children who passed away (as is celebrated particularly in Latin Amer- ica). Although Mexico is where this tradition originated and is highly celebrated nationwide, it is not the only country that celebrates this tradition. The customs of celebration are expressed differently across the world, even ranging in custom according to region within each country. The roots of Día de los Muertos goes back thousands of years to the rituals of the Aztecs in Mesoamerica, which is now Central Mexico. The Spanish colonization brought with it an entirely new language, culture, and even religion. Catholicism was imposed on the native people. The indigenous had to assimilate and there- fore blended traditions and beliefs to create new customs. Today, this festive time is filled with families preparing for nearly a month in advance to create beautiful ofrendas/altars, dec- orate the burial sites, and cook amazing food! The Aztecs would historically offer water and food on the ofrendas to help their deceased on their journey. Now, families set up these ofrendas in their homes by placing pho- tos of their loved ones, some of their belongings, favorite food, calaveras/skulls, and flowers. Cempasuchil or marigolds are the flowers used during Dia de los Muertos celebrations to guide the spirits. These flowers can be seen in the movie Coco as a bridge between the “Land of the Remembered” and the “Land of Living”. The calaveras/skulls are beautifully painted and ornately decorated skulls that are also placed on the altars. They are extreme- ly colorful and typically have patterns of flowers and a smile. “Papel picado” means perforated paper and it is the banner-like paper you would see in Mexico and in the opening scene of Coco. It comes from Aztec tradition of chiseling spirit figures on wood and it is now reflected in modern-day papel picado. La Catrina is one of the biggest symbols of Día de los Muertos. She was created by Jose Guadalupe Posada and then later named and dressed up in a painting by Diego Rivera. She is portrayed as a tall skeleton wearing a nice dress and fancy hat with feathers. Posada first drew her as a satirical drawing directed to Mexicans who wanted to look more European, with the message that no matter your wealth, your status, or the color of your skin, every- one ends up as skeletons. Pan de Muertos, or Day of the Dead bread, is a huge part of the festivities and can also be placed on the altars. My family celebrates Día de los Muertos by setting up ofrendas in our homes, remembering our deceased family members, and praying for them. My Abuelita and some of my Tias come together to create a beautiful ofrenda in my Abuelita’s home (pictured below). In my grandmother’s ofrenda, you can see the papel picado, images of our deceased loved ones, marigold petals, symbols of La Catrina, statues of Our Virgin Mary, food, and much more. In my own home, we didn’t really celebrate Día de los Muertos, but now it has a special place in my heart because it is a beautiful tradition of my culture. I get to remember and celebrate my Abuelito.
Tonight’s Presider Fr. Guillermo (Memo) Campuzano, C.M. A DePaul alumnus, Fr. Memo returns to his alma mater from an assignment at the United Nations, where he served as a representative for the Congregation of the Mission. He previ- ously held multiple positions at DePaul, including director of the Office of Religious Diversity, university chaplain in Catholic Campus Ministry, as well as an adjunct professor in the de- partments of Religious Studies, Catholic Studies, Modern Lan- guages, and the School for Public Service. Fr. Memo has a vast experience with the Vincentian Family advocating for and developing systemic change programs for people left behind in our society. At the United Nations, Fr. Memo directed global advocacy on behalf of the Vincentian mission. He was the creator and coordinator for the Vincentian International Network for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Cre- ation. He also served as chair of the United Nations’ Working Group to End Homelessness since 2017. Born and raised in Colombia, Fr. Memo was ordained as a Catholic Vincentian priest in 1993. Fun Facts: • I love dancing! • I am crazy about my soccer team!
Communal Prayer Tuesdays at 8PM St. Vincent de Paul Church (Sheffield/Webster) Eucharistic Adoration: 10/6, 10/20, 11/10 Evening Prayer in the Style of Taizé: 10/13, 10/27, 11/17 Sign-up on facebook.com/depaulccm
Upcoming Events
Movie Night on the Lawn
October 11, 2020 @9PM
Scary Movie Campout; Grab your blankets and your
teddy bears for this movie night on the lawn.
Fall Decorating
October 26, 2020 @8PM
Decorating for Fall doesn’t have to be hard. Join us
for some easy DIY decor. Need to register.
Appreciation Nation
November 5, 2020 @7PM
It’s time to celebrate! I swear there are still things to
be grateful for! Let’s write them down so we don’t
forget.
Getting Wings
November 16, 2020 @7PM
“Everytime a bell rings and angel gets their wings.”
Celebrate the meaning of Christmas with chicken
wings and charity things.
Study Party
November 19, 2020 @6PM
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area in time for finals. Need to register.
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Turkey Fest Pick up a boxed Turkey meal at the Student Center 120AB between 3-5pm on Thursday, November 12 for a Friendsgiving meal! Then take the meal home and meet us on zoom from 6-7pm. Those who are too far to come and pick up their dinners, join us with your own dinner!
Sunday, November 1, 2020
Solemnity of All Saints
DePaul University Sunday Night Mass
Welcome! We’re glad you’re here!
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CALL TO WORSHIP – For All the Saints Who’ve Shown Their Love
For all the saints who’ve shown your love in how they live and where they move,
For mindful women, caring men, accept our gratitude again.
For all the saints who loved your name, whose faith increased the Savior’s fame,
Who sang your songs and shared your word, accept our gratitude, good Lord.
For all the saints who named your will, and showed the kingdom coming still
Through selfless protest, prayer and praise, accept the gratitude we raise.
Bless all whose will or name or love reflects the grace of heaven above.
Though unacclaimed by earthly powers, your life through theirs has hallowed ours.
Text: John L. Bell, b.1949, © 1996, Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc.
INTRODUCTORY RITE
GATHERING SONG – Litany of Saints
(Saint Invocation): Pray for us.
All you holy men and women, pray for us.
GREETING
P: The grace of our Lord … be with you all.
A: And with your spirit.
PENITENTIAL ACTGLORIA – Recited
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.
We praise you, we bless you, we adore you,
we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King, O God almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us;
you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.
For You alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father.
Amen.
OPENING PRAYER
LITURGY OF THE WORD
FIRST READING – Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14
The word of the Lord. A: Thanks be to God.
PSALM – Psalms 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6
SECOND READING – 1 John 3:1-3
The word of the Lord. A: Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL READING – Matthew 5:1-12a
The Lord be with you. A: And with your spirit.
A reading from … Matthew. A: Glory to you, O Lord.
The Gospel of the Lord. A: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
HOMILY – Fr. Memo Campuzano, CM
PROFESSION OF FAITH
After each question: A: I do.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
We pray: A: Te rogamos, óyenos, Lord, hear our prayer.LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
PREPARATION OF GIFTS
P: Pray my brothers and sisters … to God, the almighty Father.
A: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands
for the praise and glory of his name,
for our good and the good of all his holy Church.
PREFACE DIALOG
The Lord be with you. A: And with your spirit.
Lift up your hearts. A: We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. A: It is right and just.
HOLY – Recited
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
MYSTERY OF FAITH – Recited
We proclaim your death, O Lord,
and profess your Resurrection until you come again.
LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those
who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Deliver us, Lord, … and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever.
SIGN OF PEACELAMB OF GOD – Recited
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
COMMUNION PROCESSIONAL –
Come and Eat This Living Bread (ADORO TE DEVOTE, arr. Rob Glover)
Please DO NOT sing! Please hum instead.
Text and adaptation of ADORO TE DEVOTE by Rob Glover, © 1997, GIA Publications, Inc.
Witnessing to love and peace, hands of blessing we remain.
Helping fear and hate to cease, we bring forth God’s wondrous reign.
Strength and power here we find, given in this kingdom feast.
We go forth to heal and sign everyone, both great and least.
See the Christ in saddened sighs, blood poured out in every land.
Wounded people, wailing cries lie upon our outstretched hands.
Jesus is the way through death; truth beyond the present rage.
Life unfolding healing breath now enfleshed in youth and age.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNIONCONCLUDING RITE
BLESSING & DISMISSAL
The Lord be with you. A: And with your spirit.
May the peace of God … Jesus Christ. A: Amen.
May almighty God … Holy Spirit. A: Amen.
Go in peace … life. A: Thanks be to God.
SENDING FORTH – Nada Te Turbe
Text: St. Teresa of Jesus; Taizé Community, 1986, 1991, © 1986, 1991, Les Presses de Taizé, GIA Publications, Inc., agent
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