St. Paul Chong Hasang Bulletin

All Souls’ Day is a day when Catholics pray for the souls of the dead. It is celebrated on November 2 every year. On this day, we remember those who have died, especially those in Purgatory. We pray that God will help them on their journey to Heaven.

The Catholic Church teaches that Purgatory is a place where souls are purified before entering Heaven. Some souls are not ready to enter Heaven right after death. Our prayers can help them. This is why All Souls’ Day is important.

On All Souls’ Day, Catholics often go to Mass and pray for the dead. Many visit cemeteries to pray for their loved ones who have died. The Church encourages us to pray for all the souls in Purgatory, not just our own family or friends.
All Souls’ Day is different from All Saints’ Day, which is the day before. All Saints’ Day honors all the saints in Heaven. All Souls’ Day focuses on helping those still waiting to enter Heaven. Both days remind us of the hope we have in eternal life.

• First Reading: Wisdom 3:1-9: The just are safe with God, appearing dead only to the foolish. They are tested like gold and will be greatly blessed. In the future, they will shine and rule, forever guided by God’s love and wisdom.
• Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23: The Lord is my shepherd who provides and protects. He leads me through life’s challenges and blesses me. I will live in His house forever, surrounded by goodness and kindness.
• Second Reading: Romans 5:5-11: God’s love fills our hearts through the Spirit. Christ died for sinners, reconciling us to God. Through His life, we are saved and rejoice in Him.
• Gospel: John 6:37-40: Jesus assures that anyone who comes to him will not be turned away. He is doing the will of the Father, which is to lose none that the Father gives him but to raise them up at the last day. Eternal life is promised to those who believe in him.

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

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 2.

Please remember to set your clocks back one hour (for example, from 2 AM to 1 Am).

+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> Thanksgiving Break

Date: Sunday, November 30

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!

<All Saints’ Day Mass>

The First Saturday Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary in November will be replaced by the All Saints’ Day Mass.
*Individual Mass intentions will not be accepted for this celebration.

Date & Time: Saturday, November 1 at 10 AM

<All Souls’ Day>

On All Souls’ Day, Masses will be offered in remembrance of all the faithful departed.

Dates: November 1, 2

<Communion for the Sick>

Date: Wednesday, November 5, after Mass

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

<November Holy Hour>

Date: Friday, November 7, after Mass

<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