XXXIV SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – NOVEMBER 20, 2022

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

1. HELP WANTED!  St. Ferdinand School is looking for tutors for an after-school tutoring program.  Are you or a college student, retiree, or a stay-at-home parent looking for a job that pays well and helps our school students?  Hours are 3- 5 PM for 1, 2, or 3 days a week.  Please contact the school office for  more information.

2. This Sunday, QUEEN OF HEARTS Raffle tickets will once again be sold after the 8:30 Mass for  $5 each. Our drawings will take place at The Nest Pub and Eatery on Irving Park Rd., Purchase your ticket This Sunday after the  8:30 Mass or at that  School Office for a chance to take home half the winnings!

3.. We would also like to inform everyone that starting next Sunday   the first Sunday of Advent weekend  Masses, November 26-27, our Archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich has decided to rescind the general dispensation  given during the Covid-19 pandemic to stay home and participate in Mass via television, live-stream, or radio. Beginning with the first Sunday  of Advent, we will once again be obligated to physically attend and participate in Holy  Mass in the church.  One of the  precepts of the Catholic Church is that Catholics are required to attend Mass on Sunday. That means it is a mortal sin to miss Mass on Sundays or holy days of obligation, unless there are extenuating circumstances like illness or caring for someone who is ill. God bless!

4. There will be only one Mass celebrated on Thanksgiving Day at 9:00 a.m. There on Thanksgiving Day that will benefit St. Vincent  de Paul Society. Please be generous as you are able. The Parish Office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Friday and Saturday. The Parish will reopen on Monday, November 28th at 8:30 AM.

 5. Next Weekend NOVEMBER 26/27  BETHLEHEM ART  will host representatives of the Catholic Christian Community from Jerusalem and Bethlehem in the Holy Land who will be displaying handcrafted olive wood religious figurines and  articles. Due to the political conflict and covid19 results in the reduction of tourism, the Catholic Community has  come  to depend more on the sale of these articles abroad to survive and keep their Christian identity and presence  there.  The wood carvings are beautiful and reflect our faith and love for the Lord. Please consider purchasing a gift that will be remembered and cherished for yourself or someone dear to you. The handcrafted olive wood religious  figurines and articles will be available for purchase after all the weekend Masses.