FRIDAY 6:00 pm - Adoration 7:00 pm - Holy Mass FIRST FRIDAY 7:00 pm - Holy Mass 8:00 pm - Eucharistic Adoration 9:30

pm - Night Vigil MON - SAT 8:30 am Holy Mass (Malayalam)

SUNDAY 8:00 am - Holy Mass (Malayalam) 8:00 am - Holy Mass (English) 9:30 am - Holy Mass (English) 11:00 am - Holy Mass (Malayalam) 5:30 pm - Holy Mass (Malayalam) SATURDAY 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Confession Vicar Rev. Fr. Joy Alappatt Assistant Vicar Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Madukkakuzhy Trustees: Roy Thachil, Jomom Chirayil, Cyriac Thattarettu, Jibu Joseph Secretary: Thomas Purathur

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The Feast of Joseph the Worker: The 'Gospel of Work'

On May 1 the streets of some major cities in the United States will be lled with people concerned over the issue of immigration. We need to turn to the teaching of the Church on the dignity of work - and the worker- as we consider all of the implications of this important policy concern as a Nation. On this Feast of Joseph the Worker, let us seek the intercession of the Patron of the Universal Church and follow his example, recognizing that all human work participates in the workshop of Nazareth. Last year during his apostolic visit to Africa Pope Benedict XVI re ected on St. Joseph and what he teaches us. He oft en uses the Patron of the Universal Church - his namesake (Joseph Ratzinger) - as an example. He told the faithful gathered in the Basilica of Mary Queen of Apostles in Cameroon: "I ... en courage you to look to Saint Joseph. When Mary received the visit of the angel at the Annunciation, she was already betroth ed to Joseph. In addressing Mary personally, the Lord already closely associates Joseph to the mystery of the Incarnation. Joseph agreed to be part of the great events which God was beginning to bring about in the womb of his spouse. "He took Mary into his home. He welcomed the mystery that was in Mary and the mystery that was Mary herself. He love d her with great respect, which is the mark of all authentic love. Joseph teaches us that it is possible to love without possessing. In contemplating Joseph, all men and women can, by God's gra ce, come to experience healing from their emotional wounds, if only they embrace the plan that God has begun to bring about in those close to him, just as Joseph entered into the work of re demption through Mary and as a result of what God had alrea dy done in her.. "Joseph was caught up at every moment by the mystery of the Incarnation. Not only physically, but in his heart as well, Joseph reveals to us the secret of a humanity which dwells in the presence of mystery and is open to that mystery at every moment of everyday life. In Joseph, faith is not separated from action. His faith had a deci sive e ect on his actions. Paradoxically, it was by acting, by carrying out his reponsibilities, that he stepped aside and left Go d free to act, placing no obstacles in his way. Joseph is a "just man" (Mt 1:19) because his existence is "ad-justed" to the word of God." On May 1 the Universal Church honors this Patron for his witness to the dignity of human work. The Catholic Catechism reminds us: "Human work proceeds directly from persons created in the image of God and called to prolong the work of creation by subduing the earth, both with and for one another. Hence work is a duty: "If any one will not work, let him not eat." Work honors the Creator's gifts and the talents received from him. It can also be redemptive. By enduring the hardship of wo rk in union with Jesus, the carpenter of Nazareth and the one cruci ed on Calvary, man collaborates in a certain fashion with the Son of God in his redemptive work. He shows himself to be a disciple of Christ by carrying the cross, daily, in the work he is called to accomplish." On May 1 the streets of some major cities in the United Stat es will be lled with people concerned over the important issue of immigration. We need to turn to the teaching of the Church on the dignity of work - and the worker- as we consider all of the implications of this important policy concern as a Nation. On this Feast of Joseph the Worker, let us seek the in -tercession of Patron of the Universal Church and follow his example, recognizing that all human work participates in the workshop of Nazareth. Let us re ect on Pope Benedict's words "In Joseph, faith is not separated from action. His faith had a decisive e ect on his actions." Let the same be said of each of us.
Message from Vicar Rev. Fr. Joy Alappatt

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WEEKLY LITURGICAL CALENDAR

30 MONDAY Rom 15:1-6 Lk 6:6-11

01 TUESDAY Col 3:14-17 Mt 13:53-58

02 WEDNESDAY 2 Cor 4:5-14 Mt 10:23-28

03 THURSDAY 1 Cor 9:16-23 Jn 14:1-6

04 FRIDAY 1 Tim 6:13-16 Lk 20:9-16

05 SATURDAY 1 Jn 2:14-17 Mk 10:13-16

WARD PRAYERS
Ward: St.Thomas ; Date: May 11, 2012; Res: Thomas (Vakkachayan) & Katherine Puthukulam;
Add: 1933 Deercrest Ln Northbrook IL 60062; Ph: 847-714-1234

Ward: St. Mathew ; Date: April 30, 2012; Res: Jimmy and Bridget George;
Add: 9226 Lincoln ave, Des Plaines, IL- 600162; Ph: 847-296-8313

Womens Forum
There will be a meeting by Womens Forum on 29th April at 12:30 pm

ALTAR SERVERS & LECTORS Sunday May 06, 2012

8.00 am Holy Qurbana-Malayalam
Baby Malamundackal, Santi Thomas, Thomas Alumparampil Justin Kollamana, Joseph Chirayil

Saturday, MAY 5th 9:00 A.M. 9:00 P.M. Elocution and Spelling Bee are available upon request The last date for registration is April 28, 2012 For more information, contact Cultural Academy: Bijo C Mani: 8472692344 Johnson Kannookaden: 8474770564 Rajan Kallumkal: 8479106933 Pauly Vathikulam: 8475011095 smcacademy@gmail.com

Syro Malabar Cathedral Youth Festival 2012

Thirunal Pothuyogam
Our church St. Thomas Thirunal 2012 is scheduled for July 1st July 8th. Thirunal organizers & church o cials have arranged a Thirunal Pothuyogam on Monday, May 7th 2012 at 7:00 pm. This Pothuyogam is to discuss Thirunal activities & programs. All church members are invited for this Thirunal Poduyogam. Volunteers are needed & welcome for Thirunal organization. Any further questions please contact Beena Kaitharath (847-630-5144)

9.30 am Holy Qurbana-English

George Parayil, Akin Mannamcherril, Alan Augustin, Allen Kuncheria,Anthony Valiaveedue Dion Palackamattam, Dylan Kuncheria, Jack Joseph Paul Maliekal-Kunen 1. Congratulations to all 12th Grade graduates! We wish you all the best! 2. Con rmation parents meeting on April 29 at 9.45 AM in the basement 3. Ward youth leaders meeting in the Board room at 12.00 Noon. 4. Holy Communion and Con rmation rehearsals on May 06, 2012. Contact class teachers for details 5. A class for the sponsors of con rmation candidates is arranged on May 06, 2012 at 12.30 PM in the board room. 6. Holy Communion on May 12, 2012 7. Con rmation on May 13, 2012 8. School of Religious Education will celebrate the anniversary on May 20, 2012 after the Holy mass at 11.00 AM. Please mark the calendar to attend this event 9. School of Religious Education (SRE) is sponsoring Theology of Body for Teens training on Saturday, June 09, 2012. Blessed John Paul IIs Theology of Body is changing world by answering questio ns and explaining challenges faced by teens. The training is inten ded for teachers, Catechists, parents and anyone who works with teens or pre-teens. Those who are interested to attend the training please submit the registration form before May 15, 2012. For further information and registration form, please contact Sr. Jeslin, Sony Thevalakkara or Jayaraj Francis
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CCD

11.00 am Holy Qurbana-Malayalam

John Thayilpeedika, Cheriachan Kizhakkebhagam Jose Kadavil, Santeep Antony, Alex John Alvin Kalapurackal, Brian Siby, Calvin Kavalackal, Georgin Paliyath Lector: Darly Palackamattam Scriptures: Isaiah 49:7-13 (1`st Reading) Heb 10:19-25 (2nd Reading) Gospel: John 21:1-14

5.30 pm Holy Qurbana- Malayalam

Davi Peter

O' Loving God, you pour out mercy and grace through water and the Holy Spirit. Cultivate in me a loving and generous heart !!
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Sunday Collection April 22, 2012 - $6741.00 Children Collection - $42.00

Rev. Fr. Joy Alappatt Fr. Immanuel Madukkakuzhy

Cherian Vazhappilly Vibin Peralunkal George Augustine, Thomas Purathur

Announcements from Vicar

Pothuyogam will be held on Sunday May 6, 2012 after 11.00 AM Holy Mass. Mothers Day Celebrations are postponed to Sunday May 20th due to the Con rmation service. We are planning to have a Faith Formation Jeopardy Game for all students of our parish. This will be a bigger Quiz program of Ward Prayer. The questions will be mainly asked from Bible with special emphasis to Book of Acts of the Apostle, Syro Malabar Church History, Syro Malabar Liturgy and some general questions from our parish life. For more details contact CCD Family Renewal Convention will be held on 20th June through 23rd 2012 in our church. Reverend Vincentian Fathers will lead this event. Those who have not paid for the pilgrimage to Velamkanni Matha shrine at Washington D C, please pay it as early as possible. Those who have given names for Holy Land Tour please pay it before April 30. The o cials of Midwest Ward inform, all ward members, to come and join for a Photo session today after the Mass at 8.00 AM in preparation for the Thirunnal Celebrations. Those who would like to do any cultural performance in connection with the Dhukrana Thirunnal in July, please contact cultural Academy before May 5th 2012. In connection with the Devotion to Blessed Virgin Mary in Month of May, we wish to have a Rosary procession to the Grotto after morning Mass on every Saturday.

Pre-Cana course
Pre-Cana course hosted by our parish will be held from March 9-11, 2012 (Friday thru Sunday)at held from June 8-10, 2012 (Friday 3:00 pm thruStreet, Justice Illinois. This is a mandatory course for all Dominican Retreat Center, 9000 West 81st Catholic faithful at Dominican Retreat Center, Advance registration is required and it should be done Sunday 4:00 pm) preparing to get married. before February 25, 2012. Please contact Thomas Moolayil at 630-779-0140 or at 9000 West 81st Street, for more details and Tmoolayil@gmail.comJustice Illinois. This is a registration.
mandatory course for all Catholic faithful preparing for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Advance registration is required before May 30, 2012. Please contact Thomas Moolayil at 630-779-0140 or at Tmoolayil@gmail.com for more details and registration. Pre-Cana course hosted by our parish will be

Pre-Cana Course: March 9-11, 2012

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