St. Paul Chong Hasang Bulletin

The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica is celebrated on November 9. This basilica is the cathedral of Rome and is called the mother church of all churches. The feast reminds us of its importance as the Pope’s church and a symbol of unity for Catholics everywhere. Special Masses and prayers are held on this day to honor the dedication of the basilica.

This feast is a time to give thanks for the faith passed down through the Church. It helps us remember that we are united as one family in Christ. The Lateran Basilica stands as a sign of that unity and of the strength of the Catholic faith across the world.

• First Reading – Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12: From the temple, water flows eastward, bringing life and freshness to everything it touches, with fruit trees along its banks providing food and healing.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 46: God is our unshakable refuge and strength, securing the city He dwells in. His presence assures protection and peace, even amidst turmoil.
• Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17: We are God’s building, with Jesus as the foundation. Each must build carefully, for we are temples of the Holy Spirit, sacred and protected by God.
• Gospel – John 2:13-22: Near Passover, Jesus visits the Jerusalem temple, expelling merchants and overturning money-changers’ tables, condemning the commercialization of the sacred space. Challenged by the Jews for a sign to justify his actions, he cryptically mentions rebuilding the temple in three days, a reference to his resurrection understood later by his disciples.

Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?

(1 Corinthians 3:16)

This month’s second offering will go toward caring for our neighbors in need.
Thank you for your warm support.
Date: November 15 & 16

Generation to Generation: Answer the Call is a $300 million, 5 year-capital campaign designed to address the needs of the archdiocese and strengthen local parishes. All parishes will participate, and every parishioner will be invited to help make a positive impact for the future of our church.

Parish Goal: $260,000

Starting this month, whenever there are no CCD or YG classes, we will celebrate a Korean–English Joint Mass at 11AM. On November 30, due to the Thanksgiving break, there will be no CCD or YG classes, so we will have a joint Mass that day.

Please note that there will be no 10:30 AM English Mass on that Sunday.

Masses will be offered at 7AM (Korean Mass) and 11AM (Joint Mass).

+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 Hasang CCD PTO Team-

<CCD&YG> Joint Sunday Mass
Date: Sunday, November 30 @11AM

<CCD&YG> Thanksgiving Break

Date: Sunday, November 30

<CCD> Youth Altar Server Year-End Party

Date: Sunday, December 7
Location: Bowlero, Buffalo Grove

RSVP by: Sunday, December 9

For inquiries, please contact the Liturgy Department or Captain Mom, 이유진 율리아나.

If you missed the regular registration period, late registration is now open!
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!

<Young Adult Group – First Gathering>

The St. Paul Chong Young Adult Group will hold its first meeting on November 30, following the Korean–English Joint Mass.

We warmly invite all young adults in their 20s to 40s to join us.

Date: November 30, after the 11AM Mass, in the Cafeteria

<Joint Memorial Mass for the Korean Catholic Churches in Chicago>

In observance of the Month of the Holy Souls, a Joint Memorial Mass will take place at All Saints Cemetery.

Date: Saturday, November 15 at 9AM

* Individual Mass intentions and grave blessings will not be offered.

<Infant Baptism>

An infant baptism ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 6, at 3 PM. Parents with children under the age of 7 who have not yet been baptized are encouraged to register at the parish office. Please choose a godparent and a baptismal name in advance. If the parents are not Catholic or not registered with the parish, a meeting with Father Michael will be required.
For more information or to register, please contact the parish office.

Date: Saturday, December 6 at 3PM