St. Paul Chong Hasang Bulletin

Walking with the Risen Lord

The 3rd Sunday of Easter Year A reminds us that Jesus is alive and walks with us. The readings show how His followers came to believe in the resurrection. They also call us to live with hope and trust in His promise.

In the first reading, Peter tells the crowd that Jesus’ death and resurrection were part of God’s plan. He speaks with courage, showing that the Holy Spirit gives strength to share the Good News.

The Gospel tells the story of the road to Emmaus. Two disciples walk with a stranger who explains the Scriptures to them. They finally recognize Him when He breaks
The 3rd Sunday of Easter Year A encourages us to look for Jesus in our daily lives. He is with us in prayer, in the Eucharist, and in the people we meet. When we open our hearts to Him, our faith grows stronger.

• First Reading – Acts 2:14, 22-33: Peter stood up with the eleven apostles and addressed the crowd, explaining that the events they were witnessing were the fulfillment of the prophecy of Joel. Peter testified about Jesus and how his death and resurrection were also foretold by the prophets, and that Jesus had been raised from the dead by God.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 16: In this Psalm, the psalmist expresses trust in God as their refuge and source of counsel. They praise God for guiding them on the path of life, and express confidence that God will not abandon them but instead bring them to eternal joy in His presence.
• Second Reading – 1 Peter 1:17-21: Peter urges his readers to live in reverence and fear of God, knowing that they were ransomed by the precious blood of Christ. He emphasizes the eternal significance of their faith and encourages them to continue to trust in God, who raised Christ from the dead and gave them new life through Him.
• Gospel – Luke 24:13-35: Two of Jesus’ disciples were walking to Emmaus when they encountered a stranger who turned out to be Jesus, but they did not recognize Him at first. After Jesus spoke to them and broke bread with them, their eyes were opened and they realized that it was Him.

Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language?

(Acts 2:8)

We are pleased to welcome Bishop John Baptist Jung Shin-chul (정신철 요한 세례자) of the Diocese of Incheon, who will be celebrating Mass with our parish community. We warmly invite all parishioners to join in prayer and participation.

Mass Schedule:

• Saturday Morning Mass: April 18 at 10 AM

• Sunday Combined Mass: April 19 at 10:30 AM

Please note:

• The Saturday Vigil Mass (April 18 at 5PM) and

• The Sunday 7 AM Mass (April 19)

will be celebrated by our parish pastor.

We invite all parishioners who wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation to register at the parish office.

Confirmation Mass

Sunday, April 19 at 10:30 AM

Celebrant: Bishop John Baptist Jung Shin-chul (정신철 요한 세례자 주교님)

Preparation Class: Saturday, April 18, 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: YG Room
Parishioners who wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation may register at the parish office or through the Google Form below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1VA4ssVTqG87GJhm1_MM7tP01JE0CrfW4jda-2JDnCQzWIQ/viewform?usp=header

<CCD> First Communion Rehearsal
Date: Saturday April 25, 1:30–3:30 PM

<CCD> First Communion Mass

Date: Sunday, April 26 at 10:30–11:30 AM

Reception: 11:30 AM–2 PM

<YG> Officer Election for 2026-2027
Date: April 19 & 26

<CCD> Confirmation Rehearsal
Date: Saturday, May 2

<CCD> Confirmation Mass (No CCD/YG )

Date: Sunday, May 3 at 11AM

Reception: 11:30 AM–2 PM

The St. Paul Chong Ha Sang Vocation Group is excited to share information about the Totus Tuus summer program offered by the Archdiocese of Chicago.

The Totus Tuus program aims to inspire young people to long for holiness, develop a deep desire for conversion and personally renew their faith with a stronger prayer life. Totus Tuus uses sacred scripture and the catechism of the Catholic Church to instill the faith of the Church in the hearts and minds of young people.

For more information, please visit:

https://vocations.archchicago.org/totus-tuus/host-parish-sites

Registration for the 2026–27 Fall Semester at Hasang Korean School is now open!

Semester Dates: August 22 – December 19 (16 weeks)

(No classes on Labor Day and Thanksgiving)

Class Schedule: Saturdays, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Early Registration Deadline: May 9

Tuition: $300 (or $320 after May 10) + $70 lunch fee
Registration: School website / Google Form via QR code

Now Hiring: School Cook

We’re looking for a caring and reliable cook to prepare healthy lunches for our students.

If you enjoy cooking and want to support children’s growth through nutritious meals, we’d love to hear from you.

For inquiries, please contact Seyoung Lee at 240.357.8406 or hasangkoreanschooledu@gmail.com

Photos provided by the YG PTA

+Praise Be Jesus

Beautiful fall is deepening, and the change of season, with its large temperature variations, has begun. We pray that all CCD families stay healthy.

The children are learning God's word from the teachers in CCD and getting along well with their friends.

We would like to provide guidance regarding the reading (lector) volunteer service during Mass. The children who have participated in the reading service so far have done very well, and we thank them. We will need more reading volunteers going forward.

All children who have received their First Holy Communion can participate in the reading volunteer service.

We would like to provide guidance on the methods for reading volunteer service, especially for children who want to participate in reading volunteer service but don't know how.

1. CCD Reading (Lector) Volunteer Method

- Children who wish to volunteer for reading (lector) should use the following link to apply for the reading volunteer service.

2025-2026 Reading Volunteer Signup Link : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45ABA829A2FFC25-57901605-liturgy#/

- Please practice by reading aloud the assigned reading material (First Reading or Second Reading) that the CCD PTO Team sent to you in advance at home.

- Please come to the church by 10:15 on Sunday and practice reading your assigned reading material at the sanctuary's lectern.

- During the 10:30 Mass, please participate by sitting in the very front pew on the center-left side of the sanctuary (the lector's seat).

- When it is your turn to read during the Mass, you will read your assigned reading material at the lectern.

Since the children can practice reading in advance, they can reduce their fear of reading in front of many people. Also, we will help the children practice reading at the lectern before Mass.

Please help the children to participate a lot in the reading volunteer service.

2. CCD Reading (Lector) Volunteer Encouragement and Rewards

Our CCD would like to encourage more students to volunteer for mass reading.

In order for the CCD teachers to provide positive reinforcement and encouragement in the classroom, they will offer praise to that day's reading (lector) volunteers during class time.

And, our CCD will reward all students who volunteer for mass reading.

In order to keep track of those who have volunteered for mass reading, after Mass, volunteers should talk to Sister Rosa in the sacristy and they should sign their name next to the date of service in the reading (lector) volunteer notebook, and Sister Rosa will then sign next to their names. The priest will verify these records and give awards to those who read during Mass on the last day of the first semester (December) and the last day of the second semester (May).

Please strongly encourage the children to join the reading volunteer service!

Thank you for your help.

-St. Paul Chong Ha Sang CCD PTO Team-

The registration fee is $140.

CCD: https://forms.gle/599LgJ9nfWkizEk76
YG: https://forms.gle/4MEF2YmmFsMyu4Zn6

To keep things running smoothly during Mass, please try to sit toward the inside of the pews. This will make it easier for latecomers to find their seats. We really appreciate your help!

<May Holy Hour>

Date: Friday, May 1, after 10AM Mass

<Communion for the Sick>

Date: Wednesday, May 6, after 10AM Mass

To register, please contact the Sisters or the church office.

<2026–2027 Bulletin Advertisement Sign-Up>

Thank you to all who support our parish bulletin.

Those wishing to renew or place a new ad are asked to submit a request to the parish office.

Ad Period: Easter 2026 – Palm Sunday 2027

Ad Fee: 1 space $250

<Young Adult Group Meeting>

The Young Adult group meets every Saturday after Mass.

Please invite any young adults you know to join!