St. Paul Chong Hasang Bulletin

Welcome back to the newsletter, CCD students and families! This week's newsletter will be short, but everything here is still important. As always, please make sure to scroll down for the full list of events.

• First Reading: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 - I am the LORD, there is no other.
• Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10 - Give the Lord glory and honor.
• Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b
• Gospel: Matthew 22:15-21 - Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.

*If the readings are ever off from what you hear in mass, this is because of variations between churches.

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

(Acts 2:8)

Today is Safe Environment Training!

Please refer to the below email Principal Su sent regarding Safe Environment Training! Today, we'll be going over age-appropriate lessons to prevent abuse, both in and out of the church.

If you'd like to know more about the church's stance and what has been done to address abuse and ensure accountability, read more here at the Vatican's official website.

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"Dear St. Paul Chong Hasang Families,

St. Paul Chong Hasang Sunday School and Youth Group will present a safe environment program called Empowering God’s Children to students during class this Sunday, October 18th. The Archdiocese of Chicago provides this program to educate students regarding boundaries, safe and unsafe behaviors, and healthy relationships in order to help maintain a safe environment for our children and to protect them from sexual abuse.

• Date: Sunday, October 18th
• Time: During CCD Class
• Who: Kindergarten through 12th Grade
• Facilitator: Each Grade’s Catechist

We encourage you to review the attached program materials. If you DO NOT want your child to receive this lesson, please email the attached ‘Opt-Out Form’ by Friday, October 16th.

Thank you for your partnership!

Sincerely,
Su Kathleen, CCD Director
Peter Kim, YG Director

• 일시: 10월 18일 (주일), 수업 시간 중
• 대상: K~12학년
• 교육: 각 학년 담임 선생님

Article from United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) about Pope Leo's cancer

- YG Halloween Party
Date: 10/23(Fri)
Time: 7 pm-9:30 pm
Location: church gym

- YG Bake Sale Report:

Thanks to the generous support of our parishioners, the YG Bake Sale raised a total of $1,975.78. This generous contribution will be used throughout the year to support retreats and various activities for our Youth Group students. We sincerely appreciate your continued love, generosity, and support for our young people.
Thank you for always supporting our Youth Group!!

1. Turkey Bowl Practice

Practice for the upcoming Joint Turkey Bowl with St. Andrew Kim Korean Catholic Church on November 14. After Youth Group Bible Study and lunch, they will head to the park next to the church to begin practice.

Location: Sycamore Trails Park
1500 E Kensington Rd, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

We know this is a busy time of year, but we believe this is a wonderful opportunity for our children to exercise together, build teamwork, and strengthen their friendships. We hope that, through their hard work and the effort they put into practice, they will grow together both physically and as a team!

A few reminders for parents:

• For children who wear glasses, please have them wear contact lenses if possible, or take extra precautions to ensure their safety during practice.
• Mouthguards and football gloves can be helpful during practice, so please consider bringing them if available.
• Please send your child with a personal water bottle to each practice. Extra water and light snacks will also be provided.

<English Mass Reading Volunteer Reward Program>

Hello, parents!

We are happy to introduce a small reward program to encourage our CCD children to

participate in the English Mass reading.

The rewards will be given twice a year, in December and May. During English Mass, Fr. Michael

will recognize and encourage the children who have participated in the reading and present

them with a small reward.

Especially for parents of children in 3rd grade and above, we kindly ask you to talk with your

children and encourage them to try the reading when they feel ready.

We hope this opportunity will help our children experience the joy of serving and sharing God’s

Word, while becoming more involved in the English Mass.

Thank you so much for your support and encouragement!

<CCD PTO Team>

WYD Registration & Schedule Information – Registration deadline: October 31, 2026

Fundraising & Volunteer Opportunities

1. WYD Registration
First Registration (to determine the number of participants): By October 31
Second Registration: December 1–31

2. WYD Information Session:

Oct. 11 (Sun.) after 10:30 English Mass / Cafeteria

3.WYD Fundraising Lunch: $10
Oct. 18: Yukgaejang
Oct. 25: Hwangtaeguk

If you are interested at all or have questions about fundraising etc., please speak to Fr. Michael!

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

Also, if mass has already started, please make sure your children are coming through the outer aisles, not the middle aisle where the Priest walks!

If your child has a cough, we suggest you give them a mask, at least while we are doing indoors mass! :)

Sorry, much of this is still a work in progress!

We may have more updates once we've settled into our roles somewhat.

In the meantime, please feel free to check out the Korean-Language Bulletin for the latest updates.

Peace and love be with you always! 💙

- Shaye