St. Paul Chong Hasang Bulletin
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Wishing You a Blessed Lunar New Year!
Wishing everyone a year filled with God’s blessings, peace, and joy. May He guide us, strengthen our faith, and surround us with love and good health. May the Holy Spirit watch over us and bring hope and happiness in the year ahead. Happy Lunar New Year!
Pastoral Direction for 2025
Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?
(1 Corinthians 3:16)
No CCD/YG on Feb 2 – Join Us for the 11 AM Joint Mass
There will be no CCD and YG classes on Sunday, February 2nd, as we will celebrate a joint Korean/English Mass at 11 AM. See You at the 11 AM Mass!
Join us in celebrating Seollal, Korea’s traditional Lunar New Year!
Date: February 2nd
Time: Following the 11 AM joint Korean/English Mass
Location: Gym
On February 2nd, after the 11 AM Korean/English Mass for Lunar New Year, we’ll enjoy Tteokguk (떡국) and traditional Korean folk games! Games include Yutnori (윷놀이), Ddakji (딱지치기), Jegichagi (제기차기), Sandbag Toss (모래주머니 던지기), and more. While RSVPs aren’t required, we do need a headcount for the Yutnori game. If you’d like to participate in Yutnori, please sign up using the SignUp Genius link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA9AD23A5FEC70-54518882-stpaul
We also need your help again!
Thanks to the incredible support from CCD/Youth Group parents, we’ve been able to successfully host many events. Father Michael and everyone else involved are deeply grateful for your continued support. We would be truly thankful if you could assist us again for this event. Please sign up if you’re available to help.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA9AD23A5FEC70-54518882-stpaul
2025 Joint Youth Group Retreat
Join us for the 2025 Joint Youth Group Retreat with St. Andrew Kim, a transformative weekend filled with faith and fellowship!
Date: Friday, February 28 – Sunday, March 2
Location: Loyola University Retreat Ecology, 2710 S. Country Club Rd., Woodstock, IL 60098
Contact Information:
St. Paul: Peter Kim – ymad_yg@stpaulchong.org | 217.721.7179
St. Andrew: Elizabeth – oh.elizabeth1@gmail.com | 847.738.3344
*A bus will depart from St. Paul at 5:30 PM on Friday and return around 3 PM on Sunday. Alternatively, you may choose to drive directly to the retreat center.
Seating Reminder for Mass
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!
<CCD & YG> Important Dates to Remember
<CCD & YG> Lunar New Year / No CCD & YG : Joint Mass
Date: Sunday, February 2
<CCD> Safe Environment Training #2
Date: Sunday, February 9
<YG> Super Bowl Party
Date: Sunday, February 9 / Time: TBA
Location: Cafeteria
<YG> 2025 Joint Youth Group Retreat
Date: Friday, February 28 ~ Sunday, March 2
Location: Loyola University Retreat Ecology, 2710 S. Country Club Rd., Woodstock, IL 60098
Volunteer Sign-Up Link
Reading Volunteer Sign-Up
Seollal Celebration Volunteer Sign-Up
Parish Announcements
Sister Agatha’s Feast Day
February 5th is Sister Agatha’s Feast Day. Wishing her a wonderful day filled with God's grace!
2025 Annual Catholic Appeal
Theme: Together, We Bring Hope
Parish Goal: $13,918
Promotional Weekend: February 15-16
Pledge Weekend: February 22-23
Follow-up Weekend: March 1-2
Dates: January 4th, and 5th
설날 (Lunar New Year) Memorial Mass
As the Lunar New Year begins, we invite those who wish to offer prayers for their ancestors, parents, and siblings who have passed away to join us for a special Mass. Please register for the Mass at the office.
Date: February 1 (Saturday) at 5 PM / February 2 (Sunday) at 7 AM and 11 AM
*There will be no 10:30 AM English Mass on February 2.
Seollal Celebration & Korean Folk Games Festival
In celebration of Seollal(설), Korea’s traditional Lunar New Year, we will host a variety of folk games(민속놀이), including Yutnori (윷놀이), Ddakji (딱지치기), Jegichagi (제기차기), Sandbag Toss, and 무궁화 꽃이 피었습니다. There will be plenty of food and exciting game prizes.
We hope this event provides a meaningful opportunity for children and families to experience traditional Korean folk games together. All parishioners are invited!
Date & Time: Sunday, February 2, after the 11 AM Mass / Location: Parish Gym
Communion for the Sick
Date: Wednesday, February 5, after Mass
To register, please contact the Sisters or the church office.
February Holy Hour Schedule
Date: Friday, February 7, after Mass
Devotion Mass
Every month, on the first Saturday, the Devotion Mass will be held at 10 AM. The February Mass will be on February 1 at 10 AM.
Infant Baptism
An infant baptism ceremony will take place on Saturday, March 8, 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, March 8 at 3PM
Self-Serve Kimbap and Cup Noodle
Self-serve kimbap and cup noodles are available in the cafeteria.
- Kimbap: $5
- Cup Noodles: $2
Please drop your cash or check in the sales box.
Thank you for your support!
Rev. Sungjae Hwang
Sr. Insook Han and Sr. Migyeong Kim