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St. Mary of the Woods Parish I 7033 N. Moselle Ave., Chicago, IL 60646 I 773-763-0206 I www.smow.org

MISSION STATEMENT We are a community of believers, proclaiming that Jesus is Lord. We come together as Catholics to celebrate the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist, to hear and be transformed by the Word of God, to bring Christian values and love into our world, and to live and share the teachings of Jesus. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we strive as a parish family to further the Kingdom of God, making God’s presence felt and extending the caring spirit of Jesus.

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. evening, Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00 AM Weekdays: Monday & Tuesday, 8:00 AM Wednesday, 8:30 AM Thurs., Fri., & Sat., 8:00 AM Holy Days: 8:00 AM (9:00 AM during school) and 7:00 PM CONFESSIONS: Saturdays, 3:30 to 4:15 PM

DEACON CHUCK THOMPSON, PASTORAL COORDINATOR

THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT MARCH 15, 2020

Ask, and you will be given living water so

that you will never thirst again.

(John 4:5-42, 5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42)


LETTER FROM OUR PARISH COORDINATOR

Dear friends, Several of you enjoyed the additional background information here about our Sunday readings a few weeks back, so I thought I’d offer the same for today’s readings. Exegesis of the 1st Reading: Exodus 17:3–7* As the tribes of Israel journey from Egypt to Sinai, God challenges them to grow in faith. Already God pro-vided manna in the desert as a way of instructing them. Now they encamp at Rephidim, where they discover there is no water to drink. Ideally they should see in this situation an opportunity to display faith by turning to God for assistance. But the tribes fall short of ideal faith; they lodge a complaint against Moses, accusing him of putting their lives in jeopardy. They even wonder if there was any advantage to their leaving Egypt where they at least had enough to survive. The reaction on the part of Israel is so extreme that Moses believes his own life is now in jeopardy. Fearing the people are about to hurl stones at him, Moses cries out to God. It seems Moses likewise has yet to trust in God’s protective love. So, how does God address the concerns of both Moses and the people? First, God gives Moses the assurance of divine protection. God will be standing between him and the people. And then God gives signs of assurance to the people. They will see their elders standing with Moses; they will see in the hand of Moses the shepherd’s staff that he used so dramatically in Egypt. Once Moses strikes the rock with that staff, water will flow out for the people to drink. Thus God has removed the fear of death and replaced it with assurance of life. The final verse of the reading clearly expresses its spiritual message. The place was given names meaning test (Massah) and complaint (Meribah). Both names reflect the failure on Israel’s part to realize that God was truly in their midst to protect them from harm. Exegesis of the Gospel: John 4:5–42 The encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well is a highly creative combination of dialogue and narrative, as this is Johannine storytelling at its very best. On one level, the story is about the process the Samaritan woman goes through to recognize who Jesus really is. She begins with “sir,” then moves to “prophet,” and finally concludes with “Christ.” On another level the story is about Jesus’ identity as “living water.” The term “living water” means more than simply fresh, running water. As applied to Jesus, living water is “life-giving water.” Geographically, it’s also good to keep in mind that Jesus is in the foreign and forbidden land of Samaria. Now, whether he had to go through Samaria to get to Galilee is disputed’ but it’s as much a theological necessity as it is a geographical one. So, we see him chose to rest at a well at noon after the normal crowd would have dispersed. And, to his surprise, a woman shows up at the well to get water. As a Jew, Jesus should have nothing to do with Samaritans. And as a male, he was not supposed to talk to an unaccompanied female in public. But He quickly violates both policies by assertively asking the woman for a drink, and a conversation immediately ensues over Jesus’ claim to be living water. The woman at this point cannot grasp the deeper meaning of water that Jesus is proposing. Further, in discussing the woman’s husbands, Jesus shows a knowledge about her life be-yond anything he should know. This so impresses the woman that she moves from calling him “sir” to believing that he is a “prophet.” A discussion then unfolds about Gerizim versus Jerusalem as the proper place for worship. Again Jesus moves the discus-sion by claiming that neither place is suitable – a geographical correction. The disciples arrive, not knowing what has transpired between Jesus and the Samarian woman. She leaves her water jar and goes to tell other Samaritans what she has discovered. She no longer needs a water jar because she has found the life-giving water. The outcasts have become believers, but, more to the point, the work of spreading the good news of the Messiah has not been met with open arms. It took a little work. This story is evidence of not only the compassion of Christ for those in the margins, but also the difficulties at times for the Word to take root. Persistence is the key. A great reminder for all of us this Lenten season! Deacon Chuck *based on a selection from FRANCISCAN MEDIA, 28 W. Liberty Street, Cincinnati, OH • www.FranciscanMedia.org

As of March 2, 2020, the Archdiocese of Chicago -- with guidance from the USCCB Committee on Divine Worship – has issued the following steps to be implemented at all Masses until further notice in an effort to prevent the possible spread of the corona virus.

There will be no distribution of Holy Communion via the chalice. Individuals are asked to receive Holy Communion reverently in open hands -- and not on the tongue. Please refrain from holding hands during the Lord’s Prayer. Note that our Holy Water fonts have been removed. Please refrain from physical contact (handshaking) during the Sign of Peace, and in the Narthex.

Thanks for your cooperation. We will continue to keep you updated as we are notified by the Archdiocese.


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ORTHODOX ICON, “ST. PHOTINI”

Lent Week 3 – March 15 Orthodox Icon, “St. Photini” Byzantine icons are portals to the divine presence. The depictions are heavenly—the gold backgrounds speak of divine truth. The serene, symmetrical faces in-vite us into the order of Heaven. Here is a peace that surpasses all understanding. We slow down before the icon and encounter the divine presence. In this icon of the woman at the well, we see the encounter of Christ with the Samaritan woman, who in the Orthodox tradition has a name: St. Photini, the illuminated or enlightened one. She meets Jesus while he is seated by the well. She approaches with her vessel to get water. Their hands indicate for us that they are engaged in conversation. On Christ’s right hand, his third finger bends in, a subtle sign of his divine na-ture. The two mountains behind them recall their words, reflecting that they come from two different backgrounds. Central to the icon are two architectural elements—the well, and the walled city in the distance. The well has a peculiar shape; it’s low and shaped like a cross and is sugges-tive of a baptismal font. It invites us to enter into the death of Christ so as to rise with him in the Resurrection—the very essence of the Paschal Mystery. We are beckoned to the font to seek the living water that delivers us from death to eternal life.

Behind the font looms a walled city. It is Jerusalem, the scene of the Paschal Mystery. The dark, gaping gate is like a tomb. Red curtains hint of the passion and bloodshed that will soon occur there. Yet the curtains are drawn back. Like the font, these curtains are inviting us into the tomb but also showing us the way out. The woman at the well enters the tomb as she acknowledges in truth the painful path of her life. Christ illumi-nates her heart. He invites her to move beyond her current life. She enters the tomb of this in truth and accepts the living water. She is transformed from an outcast to an evangelizer. She will bring her joy back to her com-munity and compel them to follow her to Christ. Through meeting Christ, St. Photini finds light in her dark-ness, a light she will shine to others.


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Black Books For Lent

Be sure to stop by the Narthex to pick up your Little Black

Book with meditations for Lent.

PARISH LIFE IN THIS SEASON OF LENT

ST. M@RY OF THE WOODS

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REST IN PEACE

Frances Cannizzaro, mother of Sam; Cornelius “Con” Cusack, uncle of Karen O’Rourke

LENTEN SCHEDULE PARISH LIFE

Baptism Preparation Program Schedule for 2020

Classes are held on the second Monday of the month at 7:15 pm in Church. It is for all parents who wish to have their children baptized. The next meeting dates are;

• April 13 Tina Norton (Note different date because of Holy Week) • May 11 Deacon Chuck Thompson • June 8 Tina Norton If you are expecting a child or already have a new addition to your family and have NOT been through the preparation program, please call either Tina Norton or Deacon Chuck Thompson at the Rectory at 773-763-0206, to sign up for one of the meetings. You need to attend a meeting before scheduling a Baptism.

St. Mary of the Woods Faith Community

Monday, March 23rd - 7:00 PM

Communal Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation / Confession

Holy Thursday — April 9th

7:00 PM — Mass of the Lord’s Supper Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

will continue until Midnight.

Good Friday — April 10th

3:00 PM -- The Good Friday Passion of the Lord, Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion.

4:00-5:00 PM and 6:30 PM — Parish Hall Soup & Salad Ministry serves a simple

meal of soup & bread.

7:30 PM -- Haydn’s Seven Last Words of Christ The Haiga String Quartet

musical & spoken reflections

Holy Saturday — April 11th

2:00 PM — Blessing of Easter Baskets 7:30 PM — The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night

Easter Sunday Masses — April 12th

7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM

March 20th is National Native (American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian) HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The day’s theme is “A Celebration of Life.” HIV affects thousands in these populations which have the 3rd highest rate of AIDS diagnoses in the U.S., despite having the smallest population. They are more likely to be younger than their non-native peers and have a shorter time between AIDS diagnosis and death. KNOW YOUR STATUS…GET TESTED…AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO GET TESTED. For more information call: 312-948-6500 or go to www.hivaidsservicesministry.org


PARISH LIFE PARISH EVENT SCHEDULE

ST. MARY OF THE WOODS PARISH EVENT SCHEDULE

Sunday, March 15 Religious Ed. Reconciliations 9:00 am Parish Hall

3:00 pm Teen Ministry Choir Rehearsal 5:00 pm Teen Led Mass - Church 6:00 pm Teen Reception in Parish Hall

ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN US FOR THIS MASS Monday, March 16 Bible Study Group 12:30 pm The Villa on Hiawatha 3:00 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal - Church 7:00 pm Liturgy Team Meeting Parish Resource Center Wednesday, March 18 Fine Arts Council Meeting 7:00 pm Parish Resource 7:30 pm Contemporary Choir Rehearsal Church Thursday, March 19 Youth Choir Rehearsal 2:00 pm Church 9:00 pm HNS Men’s Basketball league Gym Friday, March 20 Soup & Salad Supper 6:00 pm Parish Hall 7:00 pm Prayer service in Church Saturday, March 21 Confirmation 12:00 pm Church Wednesday, March 25 Contemporary Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm Church Thursday, March 26 Youth Choir Rehearsal 2:00 pm Church 9:00 pm HNS Men’s basketball league - gym

Friday, March 27 Soup & Salad Supper 6:00 pm Parish Hall 7:00 pm Prayer Service in Church

The next meeting of the

Bible Study Group will be Monday, March 16th

at 12:30 pm at the Villa on Hiawatha

We will cover

Luke, Chapter 24

Call Betty Hollander if you are interested in

joining us at 847-518-0882.

The 9:00 AM Contemporary Choir

is looking for a pianist!

We rehearse on Wednesdays from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm and meet for

Mass on Sundays from 8:30 am - 10:0 am

This is a paid position.

Please email Grace Hollander at [email protected] with

any inquiries!

Please email Grace

at [email protected]


PRAY THE ROSARY FOR PEACE Every morning after the

8:00 am Mass, the Rosary is prayed. Please

join us in this very powerful prayer for peace.

PLEASE turn off your cell phones in church!

Out of respect and courtesy for our Liturgy and for your fellow parishioners, we ask that you PLEASE turn off your cell phones before you enter the church.

Thank you!

CRISIS PREGNANCY HOTLINE:800-400-4205 Post Abort ion Heal ing

888-456-HOPE (4673)

WE ARE STILL COLLECTING: If you would like to help support the Nursery in any way, you can visit their website to donate or you can shop at Amazon.com or you can drop the food or nursery items off in the wicker baskets in the Narthex or call Barbara Rourke at 847-676-0531 and arrange for a pick-up of these items.

***MARYVILLE - Urgent Need***

Thank you for your consideration and

donations for children in need!

Traveling this Lenten season?

Why not bring in those small soaps, shampoos, etc. that are supplied by your hotel to St. Mary of the Woods to benefit those in need. We can get these items to soup kitchens, food pantries, or specialized housing. We’ll have a basket un-der the table in the Narthex to gather these items. Let’s remember those less fortunate as we travel this year. Thank you!

Dove Sensitive Skin soap Johnson’s Baby Magic Hair & Body Wash Lysol Disinfectant Wipes All Free and Clear HE laundry detergent They can always use: Pasta, tomato sauce, canned vegetables, diapers, wipes and toddler NEW shoes.

The Hearing System has been upgraded and

is available to use during Mass. Please see

one of the ushers for assistance.

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Welcome to Our First Grade World First grade is a busy world of learning, fun and friends. Our school family shares activities that engage and challenge our students. The first graders have learned a lot about numbers and tried to see how many math facts they could write down in two minutes!! Reading is such an important part of each day. We met the Winter Reading Challenge and enjoyed a quiet reading time in our comfy pajamas. Books are a true adventure to share! Science helps us learn about the world around us. We learned about penguins and took part in the Shedd’s Live from Behind the Scenes penguin program, which took

us live into the Shedd Aquarium’s actual pen-guin habitat. We spoke to trainers that are part of the animal care team and virtually visited with our penguin friends! We had an informative visit from the Honorable Judge Aurelia Pucinski. She read us a story about Abraham Lincoln and told us some interesting infor-mation about her job.


STEWARDSHIP - THOUGHTS ON GIVING

Families Receiving Donation Envelopes

Donation Envelopes This Week

% of Families

Donations This

Week

Sunday Offering Envelopes Used 879 186 21% $ 8,107

Sunday Loose Offerings $ 1,380

Families Enrolled

This Week

EFT Donations Families

% of This

Week

Donations

Electronic Donation Faith Direct 314 256 82% $ 5,812

Total for this Sunday $13,599

Weekly Budget for Sunday Collections $16,004

Difference ($2,405)

YEAR TO DATE—COLLECTIONS vs BUDGET - 35TH SUNDAY OF THE FISCAL YEAR Year to date Sunday ………………………………………………………………………………………... .$470,029

Year-to-date Budget for Sunday Collection ……………………………………………………………….. $560,138

Difference ……….…………………………………………………………………………………………….. ($90,109)

Weekly Commitment to ‘To Teach Who Christ Is” Campaign ($1,700)

St. Mary of the Woods Collection Information WEEKLY OFFERING FOR WEEK OF 3-01-2020

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! We are grateful to those who respond prayerfully in stewardship, gratitude and generosity to the call of faithful support of the missions and ministries of St. Mary of the Woods.

With the dawn of the new year, we continue to rejoice in the birth of our Lord and Savior. We are blessed and thankful for all the gracious gifts that you provided to our parish in the past year. Your prayers, support, and monetary gifts allow us to contin-ue to spread the Gospel and share God's message of love and peace. This is a message that is needed more than ever, but we cannot continue to do the work of the Church without your help. I prayerfully ask that you consider using our secure and easy-to-use electronic giving program, Faith Direct. Faith Direct will automatically process donations to the offertory or any second collections of your choosing. To enroll in online giving, visit faith.direct/IL336. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family.

9TH ANNUAL PRAYER SERVICE FOR CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION

PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTION

At the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Healing Garden

Join the Archdiocese of Chicago in its ongoing commitment to the ministry of protecting children,

presided by Bishop Ronald Hicks.

Participants, including Catholic school students, will be invited to plant a pinwheel

during the service.

Friday, May 1, 2020 11:30 a.m.

1080 W. Roosevelt Road in Chicago

PLEASE RSVP BY APRIL 24 TO [email protected]


St. Mary of the Woods Parish Family, please pray for those in the Military:

Quartermaster 2nd Class Robert Ahms

United States Navy

Private First Class Liam Clancy United States Marine Corps

Kent Curry

United States Marine Corps

Lance Corporal Ryan J. Garcia United States Marine Corps

1st Lt. Joseph Hagerty

United States Marine Corps

1st Lt. Kyle Kania United States Marine Corps

Private George Kemper

United States Army

Lance Corporal Rory J. Maloney United States Marine Corps

Technician Petty Officer Neil R. Murphy

United States Navy

Chief Petty Officer Derrick Stephen Schoo United States Navy

Private Justin Shannon

United States Army

2nd Lt. Shawn Stachula United States Army

LTjg Samuel Stearney

United States Navy

Airman, Joed Tabano United States Navy

PARISH STAFF LIST MILITARY SERVICE PRAYER LIST

Please contact the Parish Office at 773-763-0206 to have the names of your family members, serving in our military, listed in our

weekly bulletin. Or, email your names directly to:

[email protected].

St. Mary of the Woods Directory

RECTORY 7033 N. Moselle Ave. 773-763-0206 SCHOOL 6959 N. Hiawatha Ave. 773-763-7577 RESOURCE CENTER / CHURCH 6955 N. Hiawatha Ave. 773-763-1603

St. Mary of the Woods Parish Staff

DEACON CHUCK THOMPSON, Pastoral Coordinator [email protected]

REV. BOB HEINZ, Associate Pastor [email protected]

REV. DONALD J. HEADLEY, Resident [email protected]

MS. KRISTINE HOMAN, Business Manager [email protected] MRS. AMANDA THOMPSON, Coordinator of Faith Formation

[email protected] MRS. LAURA MCTHAY, Religious Education Assistant

[email protected] MS. SUE DUDEK, Special Project Coordinator

[email protected] MRS. MARY ANNE EICHHORN, Music Director

[email protected] MRS. ALEDA DOWNS, Accounting Office

[email protected] MRS. GERALYN LAWLER, Principal

[email protected] MRS. KATHY KAMINSKI, Parish Secretary

[email protected] MRS. JOYCE SOPKO, Administrative Assistant

[email protected] MRS. TINA NORTON, Coordinator for Liturgy, Worship

[email protected] MRS. MARIANNE STRUMBERGER, Bulletin Editor

[email protected] MS. MARY DOSEK, Stewardship & Database Associate

[email protected] MR. HARRY COMERFORD, Athletic Director

[email protected] MR. JEFFREY ZYDLO, Maintenance Supervisor

[email protected]

BAPTISM: We joyfully welcome all children to the St. Mary of the Woods community. A Baptism preparation session is required. Please call Tina Norton at the Rectory (773)763-0206 either prior to the birth of your child or after.

WEDDINGS: Those considering marriage should consult one of the priests at least six months before the wedding.

THE SICK: The parish office should be notified about anyone who is seriously ill at home or in a hospital. Due to privacy laws, hospitals and nursing homes are unable to contact us.

FAITH COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP: Catholics who wish to become members of our parish are asked kindly to introduce themselves to one of the priests and register at the rectory.

Even if you are not Catholic you are most welcome at our worship services. Should you wish to inquire into the Catholic Faith, please contact Tina Norton at the Rectory.

MOVING? When moving in or out of St. Mary of the Woods Faith Community, please notify the Parish Office.


Homebound Communion Visitations: St. Mary of the Woods Church has several Ministers of Care who can regularly take communion to those in need. Please call the parish office to arrange to receive communion for yourself or a homebound loved one. If you or a member of your family are currently sick and/or homebound and are unable to come to Sun-day Mass and would like to receive the Sacraments for the sick in your home, please contact : Tina Norton at the Rectory at (773) 763-0206.

Domestic Violence Ministry Turning people affected by Domestic Violence to-

wards rescue, hope, and peace.

Domestic Violence You deserve to be safe. If you are a victim of

Domestic Violence, or know of someone who is, please contact:

WINGS Hotline and Counseling Service 24 Hours (847) 221-5680.

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MASS SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 16 TO MARCH 22,2020 SATURDAY, MARCH 21 AT 4:30 PM Presider: Father Heinz Homilist: Father Heinz Altar Servers: F. Belmont, M. Hickey, H. Newton Lectors: D. Gregorski, J. Hedstrom Eucharist Ministers: T. Guagliardo* P. McHugh* A. Downs E. Giudice K. Hansen M. Mitrovic N. Newton K. Regan

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 AT 7:30 AM Presider: Father Heinz Homilist: Father Heinz Altar Servers: T. Flanagan, S. Novy, G. Novy Lectors: R. Konow, M. Rabbit Eucharist Ministers: C. Pivnicka* M. Markiewicz T. Moran K. Murray R. Naegele

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 AT 9:00 AM Presider: Father Heinz Homilist: Father Heinz Altar Servers: R. Kerrigan, B. Quinn, A. Weber Lectors: T. Tadin, M. Whitman Eucharist Ministers: J. Driscoll* J. Piechowski* N. Biesinger A. Faxel D. Kerrigan J. Kosicki B. Kudlinski T. Martin D. Stapleton

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 AT 11:00 AM Presider: Father Fallon Homilist: Father Fallon Altar Servers: J. Allen, M. Brady, S. Veranga Lectors: R. Seward, J. Hall Eucharist Ministers: B. Blank* S. Imburgia* M. Gilhooly J. & S. Kelly M. & P. Kenny D. O’Malley S. Guerrero

P R E S I D E R S C H E D U L E I S S U B J E C T T O C H A N G E

SACRISTANS: TEAM #1 - SATURAY, MARCH 21ST

W E E K D A Y A L T A R S E R V E R S

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Monday, March 16 8:00 am - Richard Jegen

Tuesday, March 17 8.00 am - Anne Sobanski/ James Hennessy / Zofia Wojno

Wednesday, March 18 8:30 am - Wendel Halter / Donald Olson Thursday, March 19 8:00 am - Arcangelo De Giudice / Nicholas J. DeLeonardis / S. I. for Frank Murphy & Michael Reddy families

Friday, March 20 8:00 am - Harry Sobanski / Joan L. Krebs

Saturday, March 21 8:00 am - Father John Seidel / Patricia Ann Howe 4:30 pm - Eugene Troken / S. I. for Francesca Cutro / S. I. for Bill, Mil & Penny Murphy families / Johnny & Silvio & Guerino & Maria Neri / Dee Sakowicz

Sunday, March 22 7:30 am - Hans Knab 9:00 am - John Zimmer / Teresa Bartczak / Joanne Blachut / Helen Menarik / Lottie Glad / Jill Wolf 11:00 am - Matthew Hartigan /Sheila Tomaszewski / Edward Droske / Heinrich Pergams / Homer Gonzalez

8:00 am 8:00 am 8:30 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am

3-16 3-17 3-18 3-19 3-20 3-21

B. Warner, J. Wilhelm S. O’Riordan, B. O’Riordan M. Feldman, M. Fraterrigo M. Facchini, A. Swinkle M. Brannigan, J. Vance M. Schaedel, D. Schaedel

J. Kurtenbach K. Pascente

C. Ulie F. Sweany T. Bacon

N. Evanoff C. Steiner

R E A D I N G S F O R T H E W E E K Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-51b, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]

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marticorcoran.comChicago, IL

CenturionSales Agent1988-2017

Meinke’s Garden CenterGrowers on Site Since 1871

Quality Garden PlantsAnd Supplies

5803 W. Touhy (847) 647-9455

Complete Plumbing & Sewer RepairsLicensed • Bonded • Insured

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6301 N. Central Ave.

Chicago

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