5th Sunday of Lent

New Life from Dry Places

The 5th Sunday of Lent Year A brings us one of the most powerful stories in the Gospel of John. Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. This story helps us remember that even when everything feels lost, God can still bring life. Jesus shows He has power over death and that He brings hope to those who trust Him.

In the first reading from Ezekiel, we hear about dry bones coming back to life. This reminds us that God never forgets His people. Even in dark times, He gives His Spirit to bring us back to life and lead us home.

The psalm is a cry for mercy. It reminds us that God listens when we call. And the reading from Romans teaches that the Spirit of God gives life to our bodies, just as it did for Jesus.

On the 5th Sunday of Lent Year A, we are asked to trust in God’s promise. Even in sorrow or loss, He can raise us up.

First Reading – Ezekiel 37:12-14: God promises to resurrect and return His people to Israel, affirming His identity and power. He vows to infuse them with His spirit, assuring fulfillment of this promise.
Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 130: From the depths, I cry to the Lord for mercy. If He counted sins, none could stand, but with Him, there is forgiveness, redemption, and steadfast love.
Second Reading – Romans 8:8-11: Living by human nature cannot please God. True life is in the Spirit, evident if Christ’s Spirit dwells in us. This Spirit brings life to our mortal bodies, just as it raised Christ.
Gospel – John 11:1-45: Lazarus from Bethany, brother of Mary and Martha, fell ill. Despite their message to Jesus, He delayed His visit, explaining the situation was to glorify God. Upon arrival, Lazarus had been dead four days. Martha expressed faith in Jesus, who declared Himself as the resurrection and life. Deeply moved and troubled by the mourning, Jesus wept, then miraculously raised Lazarus from the dead, strengthening the faith of many onlookers.

We are pleased to welcome Bishop John Baptist Jung Shin-chul (정신철 세례자 요한) 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:

• Weekday Masses: April 15–17 (Wednesday–Friday)

• 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.

Dear CCD & YG Family,
As Father Michael mentioned during Mass, our annual Easter Egg Hunt will be on Sunday, April 5, after the joint Mass! It’s always such a fun day for the kids, and we can’t make it happen without your help.
Even a little bit of your time can make a big difference: whether it’s hiding eggs, helping set up, or guiding the children. Together, we can give our kids sweet, joyful memories and share the love and happiness of Easter with them.

If you’re able to help, please sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA9AD23A5FEC70-62675673-easter

Thank you so much for all that you do.
We can’t wait to celebrate Easter with you and the kids! ^^
*If you still have clean, empty plastic eggs from last year, please bring them to church so we can reuse them.

+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-

<Joint Mass>

Date: Sunday, March 22 @ 11 AM

<Weekday Mass Update>

Please note the following temporary changes to the weekday Mass schedule:

The Tuesday Mass on March 24 will be moved to 10AM due to the Lenten Confession schedule.

The Tuesday Mass on March 31 will also be held at 10AM, as our parish priest will be attending the Chrism Mass.

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

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<Young Adult Group Meeting>

The Young Adult group meets every Saturday after Mass.

Please invite any young adults you know to join!