JANUARY 9, 2022 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

1 BODY, BLOOD, SOUL & DIVINITY1600 W. Park AvenueLibertyville, IL 60048P: 847-367-7831A Ministry of the Conventual Franciscan Friars, St. Bonaventure ProvinceJUNE 19, 2022|MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST MISSION STATEMENTTo serve the Gospel and the Church by forming Eucharistic disciples in prayer, evangelization, works of mercy, and Marian consecration in the spirit of St. Maximilian & ReligiousRector & GuardianTo be announcedSacristan Br. Augustine Kelly, OFM, Sacristan / Master of Ceremonies Br. Tarcisius Bucca, OFM, Shop Assistant Manager Br. Don Thielsen, OFM Friars Fr. Bernard Geiger, OFM CONVFr. Arturo Felix, OFM CONVBr. Ayub Mwenda, OFM Charles Madden, OFM David Wagner, OFM Emilian Catalin, OFM Kris Smigielski, OFM Marcelino Pe a Tadeo, OFM CONVBr. Tom Hercegovics, OFM Director St.

2 Bonaventure Province Fr. Hans Flondor, OFM DeaconDcn. Tom GaidaMinistriesSpanish Ministry Fr. Marcelino Pe a Tadeo, OFM Ministry Fr. Kris Smigielski, OFM Prison Ministry Spiritual AssistantFr. Emilian Catalin, OFM Music DirectorJacob HeidelMarytown StaffRetreat & Conference Center ManagerChris GremoreGift Shop AdministratorStephanie SantaDirector of Development Meg Bonham Facilities Manager Jim ButtsInformation Technology & Media Services ManagerPeter PtakCommunications & Graphic Design /Bulletin Editor Dcn. Tom GaidaData Services & Volunteer CoordinatorCatalina Welsch Shrine InformationEUCHARISTIC ADORATIONJoin in adoration of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and become a committed adorer. Spend one hour each week in the presence of our Lord. Sign up cards and specifi c hours in need of Adorers are in the back of the Chapel.

3 PRIVATE PRAYER The Shrine Chapel is open 24 hours a day for private prayer and devotions. ROSA MYSTICA PRAYER GROUPThe Rosa Mystica Prayer Group meets each Thursday at 10:15AM NOONMI VILLAGE PRAYER GROUPM eets in the St. Bonaventure Room on the third Sunday of each month from 5:15-6:30 PMVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESV isit our website at and click on Resources > Get Involved > Volunteer or call Catalina at 847-367-7800, ext. 260 GIFT SHOP HOURS9:00 AM 5:00 PM Monday Friday9:00 AM 4:00 PM SaturdayCLOSED Sunday24/7 Online FRIDAY7:30 AMOffi ce of Readings and Morning Prayer 10:00 11:00 AMConfessions (English)11:45 AMMidday PrayerNoonHoly Mass3:00 PMDivine Mercy Chaplet5:00 PMEvening Prayer6:00 7:00 PMConfessions (English & Spanish)7:00 PMEvening Devotions* Monday, Tuesday (St.)

4 Anthony), Thursday and Friday; Wednesday & First Friday (Holy Mass)SATURDAY8:00 AMMorning Prayer11:45 AMMidday PrayerNoon Holy MassSUNDAY8:30 AM Solemn Lauds Morning Prayer9:00 AMHoly Mass11:00 AMHoly Mass1:00 PM Holy Mass Spanish*(First Sunday of the month)1:00 PM Holy Mass Polish*(Last Sunday of the month)7:00 PMSolemn Vespers and BenedictionREGULAR CHAPEL SCHEDULE *Feasts &MemorialsFOR THE WEEK OFJUNE 19, 2022 Sun, June 19 Most Holy Body and Blood of ChristMon, June 20 Saint Vincent Kaun Tue, June 21 Saint Aloysius GonzagaWed, June 22 Saints John Fisher and Thomas MoreThur, June 23 Saint John the Baptist (transferred)Fri, June 24 The Most Sacred Heart of JesusSat, June 25 The Immaculate Heart of MaryIMPORTANTWhen receiving Holy Communion in the hand, YOU MUST CONSUME THE HOST IMMEDIATELY,before you turn away from the minister.

5 It is NOT acceptable to walk away and then a sign of respect for Our Lord, YOU SHOULD NEVER RECEIVE THE HOST WITH ONE HAND. If a disability prevents you from receiving with both hands, you should receive the Sacrament on the for June 19, 2022Gn 14:18-20 | Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 | 1 Cor 11:23-26 | Lk 9:11b-17* Schedule varies on Holy Days and who die in God s grace and friendship and are perfectly purified live for ever with Christ. They are like God for ever, for they see him as he is, face to face:By virtue of our apostolic authority, we define the following: According to the general disposition of God, the souls of all the saints .. and other faithful who died after receiving Christ s holy BAPTISM (provided they were not in need of purification when they died, or, if they then did need or will need some purification, when they have been purified after death) already before they take up their bodies again and before the general judgment and this since the Ascension of our Lord and Savior jesus Christ into heaven have been, are and will be in heaven, in the heavenly Kingdom and celestial paradise with Christ, joined to the company of the holy angels.

6 Since the Passion and death of our Lord jesus Christ, these souls have seen and do see the divine essence with an intuitive vision, and even face to face, without the mediation of any perfect life with the Most Holy Trinity, this communion of life and love with the Trinity, with the Virgin Mary, the angels and all the blessed, is called heaven. Heaven is the ultimate end and fulfillment of the deepest human longings, the state of supreme, definitive live in heaven is to be with Christ. The elect live in Christ, but they retain, or rather find, their true identity, their own life is to be with Christ; where Christ is, there is life, there is the his death and Resurrection, jesus Christ has opened heaven to us. The life of the blessed consists in the full and perfect possession of the fruits of the redemption accomplished by Christ.

7 He makes partners in his heavenly glorification those who have believed in him and remained faithful to his will. Heaven is the blessed community of all who are perfectly incorporated into mystery of blessed communion with God and all who are in Christ is beyond all understanding and description. Scripture speaks of it in images: life, light, peace, wedding feast, wine of the kingdom, the Father s house, the heavenly Jerusalem, paradise: no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man conceived, what God has prepared for those who love of his transcendence, God cannot be seen as he is, unless he himself opens up his mystery to man s immediate contemplation and gives him the capacity for it. The Church calls this contemplation of God in his heavenly glory the beatific vision:How great will your glory and happiness be, to be allowed to see God, to be honored with sharing the joy of salvation and eternal light with Christ your Lord and God.

8 To delight in the joy of immortality in the Kingdom of heaven with the righteous and God s the glory of heaven the blessed continue joyfully to fulfill God's will in relation to other men and to all creation. Already they reign with Christ; with him "they shall reign for ever and ever. (CCC 1022-1029) Love without limit for our best of fathers, our heavenly Father, is demonstrated and developed through obedience, particularly when it comes to fulfilling obligations that are not to our liking. The most beautiful and truest book within which we may learn to deepen our love so as to follow Love, is the Crucified. Also, we obtain everything with greater ease from God through the Immaculata, for God has entrusted to her the entire order of his mercy. JUNE VOCATION PRAYERLet us pray that the Holy Spirit may empower us to be living witnesses of Christ as we live out our own vocation in St.

9 MaximilianExcerpt from Will to Love:Refl ections for Daily Living by St. Maximilian Kolbe, Prophet of the Civilization of Love HelikBfwheCOME & SEE WEEKENDIs God calling you to the Franciscan Life?CONVENTUAL FRANCISCANS OF ST. BONAVENTURE PROVINCEINVITE YOU TO VISIT OUR BROTHERHOODTo register contact Fr. Hans Flondor, OFM Conv. at 847-367-6316 or TO ATTENDJuly 8-10, 2022 Male between the ages of 18-40 You must not be dating at this time, but seriously discerning the Brotherhood or Priesthood of a Religious Order Practicing Catholic Baptized, Confi rmed and have received First CommunionVisit us at: EVENTSM ilitia of the Immaculata (MI) 2022 consecration Preparation Classes Have you ever considered consecrating yourself to Mary? Consecrate yourselves to Our Lady through the worldwide Militia of the Immaculata (MI) movement, founded by Saint Maximilian spirit of the movement is the spirit of continual conversion.

10 When lived in the spirit of willingness and humility, the Immaculata will elevate our natural gifts and inspire us to holiness and fruitful service within the Church. Join us for a preparation class as we discuss, why we consecrate ourselves to Mary, the role of Mary in the Church, the spirituality of St. Maximilian Kolbe behind the founding of the Militia of the Immaculata (MI), and how to prepare for Marian note that this is a class to inform and help assist those who are discerning consecration to Our Lady. The actual consecration ceremony for those who choose to follow through, will take place on a selected Marian feast day. Registration is register, please contact Deacon Tom Gaida at or 847-367-7800 ext. , Aug 6, 2022 Sat, Nov 12, 2022 Founders Hall 9:00AM 10:30 AMNOTE: This is not a series of classes.