St. Paul Chong Hasang Bulletin

Seeing with New Eyes

The 4th Sunday of Lent Year A brings us stories about seeing in a new way. God helps us look beyond what is on the outside. These readings remind us that God sees people differently than we do. He looks deeper and knows what really matters.

In the first reading, David is chosen to be king, even though he is the youngest and smallest. Everyone thought his older brothers would be picked. But God shows that he sees things others miss. The Gospel also tells about seeing—Jesus heals a man born blind. This healing helps him believe in Jesus.
These readings fit well with Lent. Lent is a time to grow closer to God and let go of things that keep us in the dark. On the 4th Sunday of Lent Year A, we are invited to open our eyes and trust God to lead us. His ways are full of mercy and light.

• First Reading – 1 Samuel 16:1B, 6-7, 10-13A: Samuel is sent by the Lord to anoint one of Jesse’s sons as the new king of Israel, replacing Saul. Initially, Samuel believes that Eliab, Jesse’s eldest son, must be the chosen one, but the Lord reveals to him that he looks at the heart, not outward appearances, and leads him to anoint David, the youngest son, who is a shepherd.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 23: The Lord is a faithful and loving shepherd who provides for and protects his sheep. The psalmist describes the Lord’s provision of green pastures and still waters, his guidance through dark valleys, and his comforting presence, and concludes by affirming his confidence in the Lord’s goodness and mercy throughout his life.
• Second Reading – Ephesians 5:8-14: Believers should live as children of light, putting aside the works of darkness and walking in the ways of righteousness. The passage emphasizes the importance of exposing and reproving evil deeds, and notes that everything that is exposed by the light becomes visible and that Christ will shine on those who follow him.
• Gospel – John 9:1-41: Jesus heals a man who was born blind, but the Pharisees are skeptical and investigate the miracle. They interrogate the man and his parents, and ultimately cast the man out for declaring his belief in Jesus as the Son of God.

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

(Acts 2:8)

The Stations of the Cross will be held on the following dates:

Friday, March 13 at 7 PM – District 4

Friday, March 20 at 7 PM – Parish Council

Friday, March 27 at 7 PM – Sr. Anna & Sr. Rosa

Friday, April 3 at 3 PM – Father - ㅡMichael

Mar 15 (English): After 10:30 Mass @ St. Paul Chong

Mar 24 : After 7 PM Mass @ St. Andrew Kim

Mar 25 : After 10 AM Mass & 7 PM @ St.Paul Chong

Mar 26 : After 7 PM Mass @ Korean Martyrs

Holy Thursday: April 2 at 8:00 PM

A collection will be taken to support those in need.

Good Friday: April 3 at 8:00 PM

A collection will be taken for the support of the Holy Land (Jerusalem).

Easter Vigil: April 4 at 8:00 PM

Please join us for the solemn celebration of the Paschal Vigil.

Easter Sunday: April 5 at 7 AM &11 AM

*Please note: There will be no 10:30 AM English Mass on Easter Sunday.

We will collect the Lenten Rice Bowls (organized by Catholic Relief Services) on Easter Sunday.

Collection Date: April 5 (Easter Sunday)

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.

<CCD/YG> Easter Confession (during class)

Date: Sunday, March 15

<CCD> First Communion First Confession during CCD class

Date: Sunday, March 15

<CCD> Confirmation Retreat (8th Grade)

Date: Friday, March 20

<CCD/YG> Spring Break

Date: Sunday, March 22

<CCD/YG> Easter (Joint Mass)

Date: Sunday, April 5 at 11AM
*Easter Egg Hunt will follow the 11 AM 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 Ha Sang CCD PTO Team-

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!

<Weekday Mass Update>

Due to the Easter confession schedule, the Mass on Tuesday, March 24 will be held at 10AM.

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Please invite any young adults you know to join!