March 8, 2015
Third Sunday of Lent
Memories of the Future
The Future is as Bright as the
Promises of God
St. John Brebeuf Parish
8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL 60714
847-966-8145
www.sjbrebeuf.org
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Dear Parishioners,
As we begin the Third Sunday of Lent, I thought it might be good to review the threefold disciples of the
season--prayer, fasting and alms giving.
Prayer – In prayer, we always have to remember that God speaks to us first. He does so in nature, in the scripture and through the people of our lives. A good friend tries to listen closely, as we try to listen to our God who
calls us friends. Sometimes we get distracted and that can disturb us. Some of these thoughts are just that; we
need to recognize them and then move on. Some persistent “distractions” are really God's voice trying to tell us
something. Our prayer then is to ask God to help us find their meaning.
Fasting – By now most of us have fallen from our promise to give up this or that! Some of us think, “Wow, is
it the Third week of Lent already?” “Well, it's too late. I'll just eat that chocolate cake and maybe next year!”
My words in this matter and in all my letters are that each one of you needs to ask yourself where am I in my
journey. Your thoughts should always be taken according to where you're at. Some of us need to get going for
we have been very lazy! Others perhaps would be better off relaxing a bit, enjoying an apple pie, or a Malbec or
perhaps even a Tyskie! All the denials and fasting during Lent are to help us recognize all of our blessings and
to point us to a greater love of God and our neighbor, especially the poor. For some, you may be better off helping with Uncle Pete’s Ministry and stop focusing on not trying one of the 31 Flavors! In all this we should take
time to pray over what God is telling us about our life with him.
Almsgiving - I often hear people say I give my time and talent so I don't have to give financially. Well, first of
all a hug or a prayer does not fill a belly. While we often can say very honestly that we don't have a great deal
money but I think all of us have some. The widow who gave from her want? If we don't open our pocket book,
our faith can just become ideas, things we do but don't cost us security. The challenge for all of us is to be
really honest about it; money does matter. Have you ever decided how to split up the breakfast bill with your
friends? When you talk about money, you're getting into the nitty gritty of life – correct! Piety often goes out
the window!
Now, most of us do have some sort of charity that we support whether local or in some mission land. Unfortunately, more and more people are giving very generously to Make A Wish Foundation or to fight cancer, ALS
or some horrific disease. These are very worthy causes! My aunt had breast cancer and my brother-in-law died
of ALS – Lou Gehrig. It's very, very sad for the patient and for the helpless family and friends who feel so
devastated. I, myself, know that many of you give to these institutions without question and that is inspiring
and noble. You'll get up early to walk or run along the lake front to raise money. Some even skip mass but
that's another matter. My concern is that when it comes to the church, or your own parish's charity or support of
your parish's mission, some, certainly not all, are less enthusiastic and can be at times so suspicious of how the
funds are used. If they do give to the church, they don't want to talk about it, at least as much as they promote
these other worthy causes. And I'm talking about Church going Catholics!
Prayer, fasting and almsgiving are really faith questions. All are meant to simply be an inspiration to realize
God's love and mercy for each one us – the worthy and the unworthy.
May your journey of Lent be fruitful and a blessing.
Father Mike Meany
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LENT—TRIDUUM—EASTERTIME—2015
THE HOLIEST DAYS OF THE YEAR AT ST. JOHN BREBEUF 2015
PALM SUNDAY
7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 12:30 PM (Polish), 6:00 PM
Sunday, March 29
3:00 PM LIVE AT SJB Concert Series
Niles Metropolitan Chorus & Soloists, Musica Lumina Orchestra
STABAT MATER by Gioachino Rossini A sacred music masterpiece by the celebrated opera composer, the Stabat
Mater is a 13th-century Catholic hymn to Mary and is, appropriately for Palm Sunday, about the Sorrows of Mary
REQUIEM by Gabriel Faure This beautiful favorite setting by the French composer offers an inspiring start to
Holy Week.
HOLY WEEK
Monday, March 30
Tuesday, March 31
Wednesday, April 1
6:30 & 8:45 AM Mass
6:30 & 8:45 AM Mass
6:30 & 8:45 AM Mass
2:00 PM
SJB School - Stations of the Cross
6:00 PM
Decorating for Holy Thursday – Church
THE SACRED TRIDUUM
Holy Thursday, April 2
8:45 AM
7:00 PM
Until Midnight
Good Friday, April 3
8:45 AM
3:00 PM
5:30 PM
7:30 PM
9:00 PM
Holy Saturday, April 4
EASTERTIME
Easter Sunday, April 5
Morning Prayer – Church Chapel
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Parish Priests Concelebrate – Adult Choir
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Morning Prayer – Church Chapel
Stations of the Cross
The Lord’s Passion (Polish)
The Lord’s Passion (English) – LifeTeen Choir
Decorating for Easter – Church
8:45 AM
Morning Prayer – Church Chapel
9:15 AM
Decorating for Easter – Church
10:45, 11:30, 12:15, 1:00—Food Blessings in Church
7:00 PM
Vigil Mass – Parish Priests Concelebrate –
Adult Choir, brass, organ
5:00 AM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:45 AM
12:30 PM
No 6 PM Mass
Sunrise Mass (Polish)
Mass – Cantor with trumpets, organ
Mass – Cantate Deo Women’s Ensemble with trumpets, organ
Mass – Adult Choir with brass, organ
Mass (Polish)
Second Sunday of Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy) April 12
7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 12:30 PM (Polish)
3:00 PM
Bilingual Mass with Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Exposition
6:00 PM
Eastertime continues until Pentecost Sunday on May 24
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Devotions in the Church
Rosary
Monday through Friday
After 8:45 AM Mass
After 7:30 AM Mass Saturday
Ave Maria Polish Prayer Group
Wednesday,
After 7:00 PM Mass
(Including Benediction )
First Friday Devotions
To the Sacred Heart of Jesus
After 8:45 AM Mass and
After 7:00 PM Polish Mass
First Saturday Devotions
To Immaculate Heart of Mary
After 7:30 AM Mass and
After 6:30 PM Polish Mass
Devotions in the Adoration Chapel
Marian Prayer Group
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LITURGICAL CALENDAR
Sunday, March 8, Third Sunday of Lent
9:00—RCIA
4:30—Gorzkie Zale
7:00pm—Musica Lumina/Poulenc SaintSaens
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, March 9,
10 & 11
7:00—Lenten Mission—Fr. James Marchionda
Friday, March 13
3:15 & 7:00—Stations of the Cross
Sunday, March 15, Fourth Sunday of Lent
9:00—RCIA
4:30—Gorzkie Zale
Monday 7:00 PM
Godzinki Ave Maria Prayer Group
Thursday 8:00 AM
Hour of Divine Mercy
Friday 3:00 PM
(Includes Stations of the Cross)
Pray for priests every Thursday
The Marvelous Rosary
Join in Rosary Prayers daily,
Monday through Friday,
immediately following the 8:45
AM Mass; Saturday following
the 7:30 AM Mass; Sunday
before the 7:30 AM Mass.
Praying the rosary
together in front of the Blessed Sacrament
gives many graces and is so peaceful.
PERPETUAL
EUCHARISTIC
ADORATION
Christ's followers were
skeptical when He preached
the reality of His Body and
Blood as food and drink. St.
John said, "many of His disciples withdrew and no longer
went about with Him."
Seeing this, Jesus asked the Twelve, "Do
you also want to leave me?" Simon Peter did
not understand any more than those who left
Christ, but his loyalty was more firm. "Lord,"
he said, "to whom shall we go? You have
the words of eternal life."
We have the "Word of Eternal Life"
right here with us day and night in our
Adoration Chapel. Do you have something
you want to ask Him? There are several
hours needing adorers. Please pick one for
your personal hour with Him.
Altar Server Schedule Week of March 9—15
Monday:
8:45—Maria Lojko, Bryanna Manogura
Tuesday:
8:45—Megan John, Jake Wargo
Wednesday: 8:45—Johnny Sliwa, Amanda Tolentino
Thursday:
8:45—Renz Yuson, Alexis Gandeza
Friday:
8:45—Shane Tarjan, Stanislaw Swiatek
Stations of
3:15—Vincent Macam, Delilah Denka
the Cross
Ryan Inumerable
7:00—Ian Duda, Amanda Tolentino
Allison Regailo
Saturday:
7:30—Kamila Kawa, Caitlin Aguada,
Jesse Anamoo
5:00—Colleen Griffin, Adam Gucik
Bobby Russell
6:30—Kamil Bialorudzki, Daniel Bosak
Tomasz Bartyzel
Sunday:
7:30—Cassie Corbdes, Erik Karpinski
Iza Rostkowski
9:00—Karolina Maniewski, David Jozefczak
Joey Hodge
10:45—Jeremy Ermilio, Denise Gomez
Jackie Buczkowski
12:30—Karolina Dyczko, Maria Lojko
Kamila Kawa
6:00—Kaitlyn Maczek, Suraj Mesquita
Merril Philip
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DAILY EUCHARIST— 6:30 AM and 8:45 AM
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE —Saturdays 11:00 AM until noon (except Holy Saturday)
MONDAY ROSARY DEVOTIONS— 7:00 PM in the Adoration Chapel in the Parish Ministry Center
WEDNESDAY MASS (in Polish)—7:00 PM
FRIDAY: STATIONS OF THE CROSS—3:15 PM
STATIONS OF THE CROSS — 7:00 PM in the Church (except on Good Friday) (English & Polish)
FRIDAY: HOUR OF DIVINE MERCY—3:00 PM—Adoration Chapel in the Parish Ministry Center
SCRIPTURE STUDY—Sunday Mornings beginning February 15 from 10:00 AM—11:45 AM (contact
Chester Gilbert, 847-966-4789
PARISH LENTEN MISSION—Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 9, 10 & 11—7:00 PM—Given by Fr.
James Marchionda, OP & Sr. Ann Willits, OP
POLISH LENTEN TAIZE—Sunday, March 22—8:00 PM
POLISH & ENGLISH RECONCILIATION SERVICE—Monday, March 23 —7:00 PM
Special Palm Sunday Showing:
The Francis Effect Video
All are invited to a special showing of The Francis
Effect Video on Palm Sunday, March 29 at 7:15 pm in
our Parish Ministry Center. From the moment he
appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope
Francis won the hearts of the people. The Francis Effect
takes a critical and in-depth look at how one man has
quickly changed the face of Catholicism at a moment
when no one really expected it. Admission is FREE and
light refreshments will be served. For more information
please contact Deacon Andy Beierwaltes (847) 9666961.
Altar Bread and Wine will be
Offered in Memory of
Jo Bergles
Donated by Bill Bergles & Family
during the week of
March 8, 2015
Theology of Park Ridge
Dr. Theresa Collins, Executive Director, Maine
Community Youth Assistance Foundation, will
give a presentation on “The Straight Dope on the
Prevention of Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse” on
Wednesday, March 11 at Our Lady of Hope
Church, 9711 W. Devon, in Rosemont at 9:15 am.
She will discuss facts and data on teen drug and
alcohol abuse along with most current research on
prevention. Cost is $10 for the lecture/discussion.
Refreshments are served. Please call Judi Stephens
at 847-842-9295 for carpooling or if you need a
ride.
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Lenten Mission
Please Join Us!
Please plan to join us for our Parish’s Lenten Mission with Fr. James Marchionda, OP on March 9th, 10th &
11th. We will not have a Reconciliation Service since we just finished the Festival of Forgiveness on February
27 & 28th. Additional Reconciliation will be held on Monday, March 23 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the English
and Polish languages. Please use this Lenten Mission as your opportunity to renew your spirit in preparation for
Easter.
Sr. Ann Willits, OP
Sr. Ann is a member of the Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, Congregation of the Most Holy Rosary. In 2003 she
completed 21 years as the Co-director of the PARABLE Conference for Dominican Life and Mission. Sr. Ann
has also served as a member of her congregation’s General Council, as Vicaress General of the Sinsinawa
Dominicans, and as a high school principal and teacher for many years. An author, poet, and expert storyteller,
Sr. Ann incorporates many gifts into her ministry of full-time preaching.
Fr. Jim Marchionda, OP
Fr. Jim is a Dominican priest, preacher, composer, conductor, singer, and woodwind instrumentalist (clarinet
and saxophone) who offers parish missions, workshops, and concerts throughout the United States and abroad.
A member of the Chicago Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great, he served nine years as Vicar Provincial,
and is now a member of the Provincial Council. Composer of over 200 sacred music compositions, his work is
published by World Library Publications, a division of J.S. Paluch Company, Inc., of Chicago. Fr. Jim’s unique
ministry successfully combines the Dominican preaching charism with a professional career in sacred music.
READINGS FOR MARCH 15
First Reading— The wrath and the mercy of the Lord are revealed in the exile and liberation of the chosen
people (2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23) or 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a.
Psalm — Let my tongue be silenced, if I ever forget you! (Psalm 137) or Psalm 23.
Second Reading — By grace you have been saved (Ephesians 2:4-10) or Ephesians 5:8-14.
Gospel — The Son was sent by God so that the world might be saved through him (John 3:14-21) or John 9:1-41
[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38].
Our very own Niles Metropolitan Chorus will be participating
with the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra’s Concert as they present
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015
Concert 7:30 PM
The Pickwick Theatre, Park Ridge
A TASTE OF FRANCE: SAINT-SAËNS AND LES MIS
Eloquent, impassioned soloists and choirs plus the magnificent Pickwick pipe organ
join our orchestra for an event filled with drama and heart.
CONCERT PROGRAM
FAURÉ Requiem
SAINT-SAËNS Symphony No. 3 (Organ)
SCHÖNBERG Selections from Les Misérables
Tickets are $20 ages 62+, $25 adult
www.parkridgecivicorchestra.org
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THE FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY—April 12, 2015
In 1931, Our Lord appeared to Sister Faustina Kowalska in a vision and gave her the
mission of spreading His message of Mercy to the whole world. Jesus said to her:
“Paint an image according to the pattern you see with the signature: “Jesus, I Trust
In You” ---“Jezu, Ufam Tobie. This Feast emerged from the very depths of My
mercy, and it is confirmed in the vast depths of My tender mercies (420)…It is My
desire that it be solemnly celebrated on the First Sunday after Easter. I desire that the
Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners.
On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls
who approach the fountain of My mercy (699).
On the first Sunday after Easter 2000, POPE JOHN PAUL II announced that Sister Faustina was to join the ranks
of SAINTS. On that same day, the Pope formally announced that the Sunday after Easter would henceforth be known
as Divine Mercy Sunday.
Again, this year, we will celebrate The Feast of Mercy with 2:00 PM English/Polish Confessions, 3:00 PM
bilingual Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
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Eagle Scout Project
My name is Bill Boudreau. I am
working on my Eagle Scout Project for
Boy Scouts. I am collecting travel-size
products, shampoo, shaving cream, body
wash, facial wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, and deodorant
for the PADS organization. PADS is an
organization that provides shelter and
services to those who are homeless or
who are at risk of being homeless.
PADS relies on donations in order to
keep the shelter able to care for the
people who stay there. I will be collecting these items from now until March
22nd. Boxes for donations will be
located in the church vestibule.
PRESENTATION OF MINISTRIES/
ORGANIZATIONS
Parish Council is asking all of the
Ministries/Organizations to represent
themselves to the Parish.
During the next several months, leaders of our ministries will be in the main
vestibule to present themselves to our
parishioners. We encourage you to take
advantage of this opportunity. If you are
thinking about using your time and
talent, this would be a great time to join.
During March we will be highlighting
the Commissions that make up Human
Concerns.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
CLASSES
Do you need a Pre-Cana class in preparation for your marriage? St. John Brebeuf is offering marriage preparation
classes facilitated by married couples.
Discussions and presentations will be
offered on the many facets of married
life. To register for the class, please call
the parish office at 847-966-8145.
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SJB YOUTH MINISTRY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MARCH 2015
March 8, 2015
CADETTE
TROOP 40791
Our troop Service Project is to
collect donations
for the new Wright-Way Rescue Humane center in Morton Grove. During the week of March 2-6, there will be
1. JOIN US THIS SUMMER! SJB Youth Minis- a bin in the school lobby for you to drop off any donatry is registering teens for our Summer Service camp tion. There will also be a drop box in the church lobby
March 7 & 8. We have listed Wright-Way’s “Wish
“ALIVE IN YOU 2015”. Be part of an inspirational
List” below.
summer experience! We will be traveling to SpringEvery little bit helps. Thank you in advance for helpfield, Illinois, from June 23 through June 28, 2015.
ing us with such a worthy cause.
Registration fee is $140. Interested? Contact Mrs.
Pam Perez by texting (847-239-2379) or emailing her
Nylabones
for the registration form. Tell your friends! ALL
Dog bones, training treats and rawhide
TEENS 13 YEARS AND OLDER ARE WELCOME!
Clean, new or used bath towels
2. Our next OPEN ROOM is on Sunday, March
Clean,
new or used plastic carriers
15th from 7:00-9:00pm in the Youth Ministry Office.
Cat Litter (any kind)
Enjoy video games, board games, or watch a new
Paper Towels
DVD. Snacks and pop are provided by Youth MinisPine Sol
try. Pizza is $3.00. Invite your friends, and make new
Glass Cleaner
ones. ALL TEENS ARE WELCOME!
Laundry Detergent
3. Join SJB Youth Ministry at the Holy Name
Bleach
Men’s Club BINGO Event on Sunday, March 22nd
50 Gallon Trash Bags
in the Parish Ministry Center from 2:30 to 5:30pm.
Gasoline Gift Cards
We will be selling food, baked goods, and World’s
Stamps
Finest Chocolates. All sales will cover our costs for
Newspaper (no ads please!)
the Summer Service Trip. THANKS FOR YOUR
6ft nylon or leather leashes with snap clips
SUPPORT!
Oil change gift cards
4. SAVE THE DATE! Our next Life Teen Mass
Spay/Neuter Funding
and Life Night is Saturday, March 28th. We’ll meet
New or used stainless steel caging units
in church and celebrate the 5:00 Mass together. Then
Hand Soap & Hand Sanitizer
we will proceed to the Parish Ministry Center for our
evening activities. More details are coming!
5. SUPPORT OUR SPIRIT WEAR FUNDRAISER! Your purchase of any of these items will
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help cover our costs for the Summer Service Trip.
Tshirt ($15), Sweatshirt ($20), Sweatpants ($20) or
In today’s Gospel Jesus is asked “What
bracelet ($3) were all designed by our teens! Contact
sign can you show us?” Everyday
Mrs Pam Perez by texting or calling her (847-239we can see signs of how God has visited
2379) to place your order. THANK YOU FOR
us in the blessings of our lives. Let us be a sign of God’s
YOUR SUPPORT!
love by being a blessing to others.
Find us on Facebook! Search for St John YM or our
group St John Brebeuf YM
Questions? Contact Pam Perez, Youth Ministry Director, 847-966-9815
[email protected]
Check out our upcoming events at
www.sjbrebeuf.org and select Parish Ministries,
then Youth Ministry, then select Calendar.
Is there a family you know who needs assistance?
Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that
together we can be a sign of God’s love to the suffering and poor.
Parish Office: (847) 966-8145
Email: [email protected]
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The world will
not be destroyed
by those who do
evil, but by those who watch
them without doing anything.
Pray and work to end abortion
and euthanasia.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I
love you very much. I beg you to
spare the life of the unborn baby
that I have spiritually adopted
who is in danger of abortion.”
HNMC Meeting
The March general meeting of
the Holy Name Men’s Club has
been re-scheduled for March 16
because the Parish Lenten Mission
is scheduled for March 9—11th. We
are encouraging our members to
attend the mission since it provides
an opportunity to enhance your
spiritual life during Lent.
Uncle Pete’s Ministry
SACK DINNERS FOR HOMELESS AND LESS FORTUNATE
“For I was hungry and you fed me.”
Please make up 2 Sack Dinners—each one should contain:
2 sandwiches (meat) on white or whole wheat bread/roll
(Please no condiments or cheese.)
2 hard boiled eggs;
l small bag of potato chips
l piece of fruit—apple or orange (no bananas)
cookies (2 or 3) or a small candy bar; paper napkin
1 small juice box or drink
You may sign up in the Church lobby after all the Masses on March 14 & 15 to
receive the necessary information, as well as the sacks for the dinners.
The two Sack Dinners may be dropped off at the front of Church on Tuesday, March 24,
between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Thank you for your generosity and support. May God
Bless you.
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ANTI-AGING . . . . GAIN
LONGEVITY
All parishioners and friends are
welcome to attend an informative program hosted by the Holy Name Men’s
Club on Monday, March 16th. It begins at 7:00 PM in the Parish Ministry
Center.
Emily Pobratyn (MBA, HC,DPSc,
AADP), a health coach, will give a
presentation on how adopting some
positive habit changes will gain
longevity in your life. She is also a
member of the American Association
of Drugless Practitioners.
Emily’s program includes information on anti-aging by incorporating
the latest DNA science into your everyday life; decreasing stress which
accounts for 75% of all doctor visits;
improving your digestion which helps
your immune system; and weight
loss—your diet is important for your
well-being and feeling vibrant.
Emily is grateful for the opportunity to share with you the health and
wellness treasures she has acquired
through education and practice. Join
us for this informative evening. You
do not have to be a Holy Name Men’s
Club member to attend, but we always
welcome new members.
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Knightly News
You Can Use
Congratulations to
all the boys and girls
that advanced to the
regionals of the basketball free throw championship that was recently held on February 21st.
Reservations to reserve your place at the
corned beef and cabbage dinner are due on
March 7th. Any questions, please contact
P.G.K. Gary Zalesny at [email protected]
Knights of Columbus membership dues
are now being accepted. Please place your
check for $30.00 payable to Knights of
Columbus Council 4338 in an envelope with
your name address and telephone number.
You may drop it off at the S.J.B. Parish
Office. THANK YOU!
Daylight savings time begins March 8th
which means spring is right around the corner. Have a wonderful and safe week!
Michael Curtis, Grand Knight, North
American Martyrs Council 4338
Upcoming Events:
March 8 - Daylight Savings time begins
March 14 - Corned Beef Dinner at 6:00
PM at S.J.B. P.M.C.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Boy Scout Troop 175 will be hosting
a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday,
March 8th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
in the Parish Ministry Center. Please
support our scouts!
ST. JOSEPH TABLE
Where: St. Martha’s Church, 8523 Georgiana St.,
Morton Grove, IL
847-965-0262
When: Sunday, March 15th (Hours—12-3:00 PM)
Food, Fun, Live Auction
For the Whole Family !!!
March 25 - Officer Meeting at 7:30 at
SJB P.M.C.
If you have any questions regarding
the Knights of Columbus Council #4338,
please contact Grand Knight, Michael
Curtis at 847-663-1733 or
email: [email protected].
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Drodzy Parafianie,
Rozpoczynjąc Trzecią Niedzielę Wielkiego Postu , pomyślałem, że może warto byloby przyjrzec sie z bliska tym
trzem rodzajom sluzby jakimi sa modlitwa, post i jałmużna.
Modlitwa - W modlitwie zawsze musimy pamiętać, że Bóg mówi do nas w pierwszej kolejności. Czyni to, zarowno
poprzez nature, jak tez i Pismo Święte, a takze przez ludzi, ktorych spotykamy. Dobry przyjaciel stara się słuchać
uważnie, tak tez i my staramy się słuchać naszego Boga , który nazywa nas swoimi przyjaciolmi. Czasami taz
jestesmy rozproszeni i to może nam przeszkadzać. Niektóre z tych myśli sa takie, że musimy je rozpoznać, przyjac i
zyc dalej. Niektóre zas rodzaje tego "rozproszenia" są tak naprawdę głosem Bożym, ktory próbuje nam coś
powiedzieć. Nasza modlitwa jest więc po to, aby prosić Boga o to, by pomógl nam znaleźć znaczenie tegoz
rozproszenia.
Post – Byc moze teraz większość z nas przezwa rozterke, z powodu tego, ze nie dotrzymalismy naszych
wielkopostnych obietnic! Niektórzy z nas moze myślą: "Przeciez, to już trzeci tydzień Wielkiego Postu? " "To chyba
jest juz za późno na obietnice, bo I tak juz zjadlem to ciastko czekoladowe, a to może w przyszłym roku sie bardziej
postaram! " Chcialbym powtorzyc moje słowa w tej kwestii z poprzednich moich listow, że każdy z was musi zadać
sobie to pytanie, gdzie jest teraz w swojej wedrowce? Twoje myśli zawsze powinny być podejmowane zgodnie z tym
gdzie teraz jesteś. Niektórzy z nas, musza pogodzic się z tym, ze byliśmy bardzo leniwi! Innym z kolei być może
byłoby lepiej, miec odrobine relaksu, zjesc pyszna szarlotkę, albo tez delektowac sie winem Malbec czy tez piwem
Tyskie! Natomiast wszystkie wyrzeczenia podczas Wielkiego Postu są po to, aby pomóc nam rozpoznać Boze
błogosławieństwa dla nas i ukierunkować nas na miłośc Boga i bliźniego, a zwłaszcza na ubogich. Dla niektórych
może to być okazja do tego aby pomagać w Uncle Pete’s Ministry i przestać koncentrowac się na nie spróbowaniu
jednego z 31 smakow lodow z Baskin-Robbins! W tym wszystkim tez należy znalezc czas, aby modlić się i
zastanowic, co Bóg nam chce powiedziec o naszym życiu, w ktorym On jest obecny.
Jałmużna – Dosyc często słyszę jak ludzie mówią, że ofiaruja swój czas i talenty, więc nie musza skladac ofiary
finansowej. Tak, tylko, ze z drugiej strony sama tylko modlitwa nie zaspokoimy glodu. Chociaż mozemy tez
powiedzieć, ze nie mamy duzego zasobu pieniędzy, to jednak myślę, że każdy z nas ma jakies tam oszczednosci. A
ta wdowa, która oddała ostatni grosz? Jeśli nie otworzymy naszych kieszeni, nasza wiara może stać się tylko pewna
idea, czyms co zwyklismy czynic bez zadnych zobowiazan I wysilku. Zatem wyzwaniem dla nas wszystkich jest to,
aby być naprawdę szczerymi w tej kwesti, dlatego ze pieniądze maja znaczenie. Czy kiedykolwiek myslales, jak
podzielić się rachunkiem ze śniadania z przyjaciółmi? Kiedy mówimy o pieniądzach, to dotykamy czegos co jest
niezbedne dla naszego życia – czyz nie? Pobożność wtedy jest czyms wtormym!
Większość z nas ma jednak jakieś cele charytatywne , które wspieramy , czy to lokalnie czy w jakiś innej misji.
Niestety, coraz więcej ludzi daje bardzo hojnie wspierajac przy tym takie fundacje jak Make A Wish Foundation lub
te, ktore walcza z rakiem, ALS lub jakąś inna straszną choroba. Są to niewatpliwie bardzo wazne sprawy! Moja ciocia
miała raka piersi, a mój brat cioteczny zmarł na chorobe ALS - Lou Gehrig. Jest to bardzo, ale to bardzo
przygnebiajace zarowno dla chorej osoby, jak i dla bezradnej rodziny a takze przyjaciół , którzy czują sie zrujnowani.
Ja sam wiem, że wielu z was wspiera te instytucje co bez watpienia jest inspirujące i szlachetne. Ta osoba musi wstać
wcześnie rano po to by pojsc lub biec wzdłuż brzegu jeziora, aby zebrać pieniądze. Niektórzy nawet opuszcza Msze
Swieta, ale to już odrebna sprawa. Obawiam się, że jeśli chodzi o sprawy zwiazane z Kościołem, w tym wypadku
naszej parafii czy tez misji parafialnych, wielu ludzi, zapewne nie wszyscy, są juz mniej entuzjastyczni albo nawet
zdziwieni tym w jaki sposób środki te zostana użyte. Jeśli oni dają ofiare na Kościoł to nie chcą o tym mówić, tak jak
w przypadku promowania innych szczytnych celow. Mówię tu o chodzacych do Kosciola katolikach!
Modlitwa, post i jałmużna są naprawdę pytaniami o wiare. Wszystkie one mają być inspiracją do realizowania
miłości i miłosierdzia Bożego dla każdego z nas – dla tych, ktorzy sa godnymi i niegodnymi.
Niech ta wedrowka wielkopostna bedzie dla Was owocna i błogosławiona.
Ks. Mike Meany
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Third Sunday of Lent
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
OUR DECEASED
Kazimierz Budek
Joseph Warzecha
Leroy Bacci
Elaine Heinen
Stanislaw Kamys
Lucja Dziekonska
MEMORIAL
OPPORTUNITY
If you would like to
remember a deceased relative
or friend in a special way, here
is your opportunity. We are
accepting donations for the altar breads and wine that are
used at Mass each week. Every week in the bulletin we
will post who the bread and wine was donated in memory
of. Suggested donation is $50. You can drop off or mail
your donation to the Parish Office, marked “Altar Bread
Memorial.” Make sure to include your name and the
name/s of whom you would like to be remembered.
Requests are published in the bulletin in the order
that they are received.
Celebrating our SJB Military
Remembrance
St. John Brebeuf Parish is in the
process of establishing a military
remembrance presentation for all active and fallen since
September 11, 2001. We are accepting family members
names, branch of service and photo. Please bring them to
the parish office, attention Legion of Mary. ARMY,
NAVY, MARINES, AIR FORCE, COAST GUARD,
NATIONAL GUARD.
Please remember in prayer the
following who are currently
serving in the Armed Forces:
Timothy Casey
Joseph Merkel
Robert Monaco
Thomas Neuhengen
Christopher Vick
Pvt. James Cunningham
CDR John Tutwiler
Dominic Carrabotta
Mark Honsa
Peter Merkel
Chief Ryan Morrow
Scott Rodberg
Sgt. Daniel Cunningham
Susanne Connolly Tutwiler
Kevin Michael Kozeny
Col. Barbara Jones
(Wiltgen)
May they return safely to their families.
March 8, 2015
Pray for all our ill Members
Carlyn Delort
Eugenio & Antonia Dias
Diana D’Costa
Angela D’Costa
Walter Przybysz
Aidan Stotz
Virginia Penkala
Barbara Donovan
Kathy Berresheim
Sr. Rose Mary Carney
Henryk Stankiewicz
Michael Curtis
Bob Biewald
Lorraine Bielat
Lourdes Vivar
Dolores Perales
Esther Prochaska
Mary O’Toole
Irene Dodaro
Mildred Nosko
Madeline Albano
Jackie Weiss
Sally Raphael
Clem Juris
Shahla Lahijani
Anna Chacko
Terry & Dominic DiVito
Margaret Lach
Mary Hamma
Debbie Terzakis
Souk Tha Phone
Rose Ugel
Cathy Neff
Donna Miller
Albert DeLorenzo
Dorothy Cichon
Kim Travaglio
Pamela Sobie
Charlene Green
Jeffrey Bandis
Betty Weiss
Henry Zajac
Kamillus Urban
Patti Maher Tyska
Stanley Kogut
Zdzislaw Puacz
Stanley Budzinski
Laura Begale
Michael Luisi
Lorna Alba
Annette Schubert
Patrick Leahy
Eugene Mangan
Adam Rowel
Varant Minatiskan
Madeline Pukal-4 yrs. old
Cyril & Peg Maher
Elaine Friedman
Patricia Clausen
Dolores Gruzynski
John Peter Rolwes
Nanette Sadorra
Oscar Malabanan
Jeff Sefcik
Lita Rosales
Alma Kort
Randolf Abana
Noli Failma
Christina Curtis
Julie Cardone
Bernadyne Semmerling
Jerry Brazowski
Michael Likvan
Madeline Hendricksen
Mary & Mario Colosi
Ruben Pactol
Mitchell Miklas
Marcelino de la Cruz
Donna Kornovich
Geraldine Tyre
Barbara Zonsius
Edward Kolasa
Patricia Jablonski
Dolores Perales
Linda Karno
Marilyn Philippsen
Butch Reeder
Linda Bennett
James Kurtzer
John Nawodylo
Wladyslaw Policht
Franciszek Policht
Jadwiga Cudnowska
Jan Martin
Dorothy Pedtke
Brian Brown
Roy Wolf
Anne Maczek
Rosetta Bizzotto
Jolanta Bialobrzewski
March 8, 2015
Third Sunday of Lent
Mass Intentions for the Week
Monday, March 9—Lenten Weekday
6:30—Birthday Blessings for Jim Andersen, Sr.
8:45—Elizabeth Matteoni
Blessings for Greg
Maria Wiechec
Casiano Costes
7:00—Lenten Mission—Fr. James Marchionda
Tuesday, March 10—Lenten Weekday
6:30—For All Parishioners
8:45—Terry Horn
Zygmunt Placek
7:00—Lenten Mission—Fr. James Marchionda
Wednesday, March 11—Lenten Weekday
6:30—Albert & Georgiana Dorsch
8:45—Clara Filmonczyk
7:00—Lenten Mission—Fr. James Marchionda
Thursday, March 12—Lenten Weekday
6:30—For All Parishioners
8:45—Olga Nugoli
Mary & Stanislaw Rogowski
Friday, March 13—Lenten Weekday
6:30—Albert & Georgiana Dorsch
Jose Irabagon, Sr.
8:45—Elizabeth Matteoni
Annamma Kurian (6th Anniv. Of Death)
Edilberto Vivar & Family
3:15—Stations of the Cross
7:00—Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March 14—Lenten Weekday
7:30—For All Parishioners
5:00—Celebrant: Fr. Michael Meany
Thomas Birt
Anthony Quattrochi
Thaddeus Kroll
Mildred Schlenker
Carl Komorowski
Walter Krawczynski
Benedetta Lobosco
Giuseppe Genualdi
Birthday Remembrance Patricia Acaylar
6:30—Celebrant: Fr. Peter Rapcia
Ryszard Sowa
Michael & Jan Petryszak
Janina Lis (5th Anniv. Of Death)
Zuzanna & Jozef Augustyn
Cecylia & Edward Mrowicki
Kazimiera & Pawel Kubaczyk
Stanislawa Fratczak
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Sunday, March 15—Fourth Sunday of Lent
7:30—Celebrant: Fr. Robert Banzin
Albert & Georgiana Dorsch
Joseph Bielski (58th Anniv. Of Death)
James M. Gwozdz
Wajeeb Rehani
Waseema Zakoop
Antoni & Kazimiera Jastrzebski
Birthday Blessings for Amber Rinaldi
9:00—Celebrant: Fr. Robert Pajor
Irvin Blaszynski
Frank Gorski, Ron Engelbreit
Good Health for Heidi Tatara
Rosario Centeno
Luigi & Francesca Geraci
Enza & Pino Merlina
Santo Russo
10:45—Celebrant: Fr. Michael Meany
John Kauth, Margaret & Walter Bade
Andrew Beierwaltes, Jr.
Kenneth Hansen, Clara Filmonczyk
Joseph Feeney
Wladyslawa Bloniarz (1 Month Anniv. Of Death)
Norman Pike
Marcelino Dela Cruz,
Good Health for Agapito Sadorra, Sr. &
Medy Silva
Birthday Blessings for Raymundo Galicia,
Angie Virata
Barbara Pichla, Howard (Howie) Sheehan
Stanislaw Adanus (18th Anniv. Of Death)
12:30—Celebrant: Fr. Peter Rapcia
Zofia,Tomasz, Wladyslaw Boczar
Micael Puacz, Andrzej & Karolina Rygiel
Antoni & Irena Zarczynski
Czeslaw, Helena Miszkiewicz
Michael Hess
Florence Araszewski (6th Anniv. Of Death)
Stanislaw Pankiewicz (17th Anniv. of Death)
Genowefa Litera (5-ta. Rocz. Smierci i
Zmarli z Rodziny Litera)
Helena & Ludwik Skiba
Zofia & Wladyslaw Ochal
Boleslawa Kujda (1-n. Miesiac po smierci)
Maria Krupa (23rd Anniv. Of Death)
Jan Koenig (7th Anniv. Of Death)
Wladyslawa Bloniarz (1 Month Anniv. Of Death)
6:00—Celebrant: Fr. Robert Pajor
Elizabeth Matteoni
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St. John Brebeuf Church
Third Sunday of Lent
March 8, 2015
Staff
Pastor: Rev. Michael Meany
Associates: Rev. Piotr Rapcia
Rev. Robert Pajor
Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Robert Banzin
Weekend Asst.: Rev. Patrick Marshall
Deacons: Larry Skaja
Andy Beierwaltes, Mariusz Kosla
Pastoral Associate: Maciek Karaban
Music Director: Marek Rachelski
Associate Music Director: Mariusz Kosla
Business Manager: Joseph Wojtowicz
School Principal: Elise Matson
Director Youth Ministry: Pam Perez
Staff Secretary: Charlotte Lindquist
Bulletin Editor, Parish Secretary:
Barbara Bronder
Rectory: 8307 N. Harlem Ave.
Parish Office: 8305 N. Harlem Ave.
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 966-8145 Fax: (847) 966-0014
Website: www.sjbrebeuf.org
School: (847) 966-3266
Website: www.sjbschool.org
Religious Education: (847) 966-3269
Youth Office: (847) 966-9815
Mass Schedule
“We are a people of faith who offer each
other and those touched by us the
means to experience God through prayer,
sacraments, education
and mutual support in light of the
Gospel and Catholic Tradition.”
March 8, 2015
Saturday: 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM (Polish)
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 AM,
12:30 PM (Polish), 6:00 PM
Monday—Friday Morning: 6:30 & 8:45 AM
Wednesday: 7:00 PM (Polish)
Saturday Morning: 7:30 AM
Holyday: 5:30 PM (English); 7:00 PM (Polish)
Vigil: 7:00 PM English
Reconciliation - Saturday
11:00 AM—Noon (English & Polish)
First Friday, 6:00 PM (English & Polish)
Baptisms
Last Sunday of each month during
10:45 AM Mass or 2:00 PM Service
(Polish): First Weekend of each month:
at 12:30 PM Mass on Sunday &
Third Sunday of the Month at 1:45 PM
Parents must attend pre-baptism instruction.
Matrimony
Four months notice is minimal.
Eucharistic Adoration
24 Hours a Day In Parish Ministry Center Chapel
St. Vincent de Paul—[email protected]