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1 SAINT ISAAC JOGUES PARISH 8149 Golf Road ~ Niles, IL / ~ Fax # 847/ Website: Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion March 28, 2010

2 Page Two Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion March 28, 2010 REFLECTION FOR A LENTEN JOURNEY The Grand Inquisitor Dostoyevski But when the Son of Man comes, will He find Faith on Earth? - Luke 18:8 Fyodor Dostoyevski is acclaimed as a "psychological novelist." His characters are carefully, often painfully, drawn. They reflect the author's selfconscious experience of being humiliated, wounded, and underestimated by others. The great critic, D. S. Mirsky, describes Dostoyevski s gift for in depth character analysis: Dostoyevsky... deals in those psychic strata where the mind and will are in constant contact with higher spiritual entities, where the ordinary stream of experience is constantly deflected by ultimate and absolute values and agitated by a never subsiding wind of the spirit... Dostoyevsky's "cruelty" finds a particularly, rich field to feed on in the analysis of wounded and suffering human dignity. Dostoyevsky is dark and complex - - Russian" in the quintessential and stereotypical sense. But is he as "religious" as he appears to be? Again, D.S. Mirsky offers a key insight. His (Dostoyevsky's) religion is Orthodoxy because it is the religion of the Russian people, whose mission it is to redeem the world by a reassertion of the Christian faith. Christianity is to him not so much of purity and salvation, as of charity and compassion... His Christianity in particular is of a very doubtful kind... it was no ultimate solution to him The Brothers Karamazov is a great novel. But, even at its best, it holds a "mirror" to the values, prejudices, and flaws of 19th Century Russian Society. The "parable" of The Grand Inquisitor is powerful and unforgettable. Unfortunately, it perpetuates the "black Legend" of the Inquisition and popular Russian prejudices against the Roman Catholic Church in general and the Jesuits in particular. Is it possible to read The Grand Inquisitor and not be "turned off" totally as a Catholic? If we cannot accept the "point of view" of the narrator, Ivan Karamazov, who is an atheist, or his brother, Alyosha, who is an Orthodox monk, we can appreciate the "parable" as thought provoking and challenging to all Christians. I am sure many of us have wondered what would happen if Jesus came back in our time. Thomas Carlyle cynically observed that if Jesus came back, he would not be arrested or crucified. He would be invited to dinner. People would listen to what he had to say and then laugh at him! Dostoyevski's imagination conjures up something far worse. He has Ivan choose Seville during the height of the Inquisition. Jesus returns. He works miracles. He teaches and preaches. He is recognized by the people. But he is also recognized by the Grand Inquisitor, who has him arrested and condemned to be burned at the stake. The Inquisitor does not really "interrogate Jesus. Jesus never says a word in response to the Inquisitor s condemnation. Of what is Jesus guilty? The Inquisitor argues that the Church no longer needs Jesus. His return only interferes with the mission of the Church. No new revelations! No exaltation of human freedom! The Inquisitor, in his arrogance, tells Jesus: We have corrected Thy work and have founded it upon miracle, mystery and authority. And men rejoiced that they were again led like sheep, and that the terrible gift that had brought them such suffering was, at last, lifted from their hearts. Jesus is denounced for resisting the devil's temptations in the desert -- to turn stones into loaves, to leap from the parapet of the temple and

3 Page Three Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion March 28, 2010 be rescued by angels, and to rule over earthly kingdoms. Jesus is condemned because He chose FREEDOM. In that, the Inquisitor maintains that Jesus has misjudged human nature. Only a very few can use the freedom that Jesus wants all to have. The majority are then excluded from redemption. They are the massa damnata. They are doomed to suffer. A particularly shocking revelation by the Inquisitor is that he is an atheist and that the Church follows the "wise spirit, the dread spirit of death and destruction." In other words, the Inquisitor and the Church serve the devil! Jesus, who has been silent all along, does not answer the Inquisitor. He kisses him instead on his bloodless, aged lips. Afterwards, the Inquisitor releases Jesus, but he warns him never to return. Still silent, Jesus leaves, disappearing into "the dark alleys of the city." As Ivan concludes the story, he relates that the Inquisitor remains unchanged by his encounter with Jesus. The kiss glows in his heart, but the old man adheres to his idea." After telling the story, Ivan asks his brother, Alyosha, if he renounces him for his views. Alyosha says nothing, but kisses Ivan. Ivan replies: That s plagiarism Thank you though. What are we to make of the parable of The Grand Inquisitor? Is it merely an "atheist's tale" attacking the Church or is it a very challenging parable that can lead us to search for a truer understanding of what the Church is? Fr. Romano Guardini once observed: The church is the cross on which Christ was crucified. One could not separate Christ from his cross, and one must live in a state of permanent dissatisfaction with the church. In an odd way, loyal son of the Catholic Church, Romano Guardini, has discovered a message very compatible with the spirit of Dostoyevsky s, The Grand Inquisitor. We must never believe that we must choose between Christ or the Church. The two cannot be separated. Even when God s people sin. Jesus does not abandon them. Jesus can and will be condemned" by modern atheists. Like Ivan Karamazov, they may tell imaginative stories that disturb us but they cannot take away our freedom nor destroy the truth that sets us free. - Fr. Luczak Financial Update St. Isaac Jogues Parish, like it s parishioners, has been impacted by the ongoing economic downturn. As was reported last November, the parish incurred a deficit of almost $75,000 in the last fiscal year (July 2008 to June 2009). In response to this, important and at times painful, steps to control parish spending were taken. These included a salary freeze for all parish staff members, a review of all parish spending and the delay of improvements. While these actions have resulted in a year over year reduction in parish expenditures they alone have not been enough to balance our budget. Over the past nine months we have published a weekly recap of contributions. As you know from these reports, we have fallen behind this fiscal year s contribution budget by almost $11,000. This shortfall, coupled with last year s deficit, is of great concern. In order to ensure the financial stability of the parish we are asking for the help of all Parishioners. Starting next week we will be initiating a special monthly collection. The proceeds of this monthly collection will be used to offset our deficit. Please help us ensure the future of our parish through your participation in this collection. Our thanks to all our parishioners who have continued their generous support of the parish with their time, talent and treasure in these difficult times.

4 Page Four Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion March 28, 2010 SPIRITUAL LIFE PRACTICES +Good Friday 3:00 & 7:30 Services (including Altar Servers, Lectors, Usher Reps, EMs, Incense Carriers, Deacons and Presiders) : TODAY (Sunday), 1:30 p.m., Church +Holy Thursday (including Altar Servers, Lectors, Usher Reps, EMs, those having their feet washed, oil presenters, Deacon & Presider): Monday, 8:00 p.m., Church COLLECTIONS DURING THE TRIDUUM *Holy Thursday The collection during Mass will be for our St. Vincent DePaul Society as they continue to assist the many in need of help during these difficult economic times. *Good Friday Holy Land envelopes to support the struggling Christian community and to protect and keep up Christianity s holiest places. *Easter The second collection will be for the parish s deficit reduction. KEEPING WATCH WITH THE LORD At the end of the Mass of the Lord s Supper on Holy Thursday night the Blessed Sacrament will be transferred to the Holy Family Room where we will have adoration until Midnight. All parishioners are welcome to come from 9 p.m. to Midnight. Please note that only the outside door by the Holy Family Room will be open to enter. A brief night Prayer will begin a few minutes before Midnight to conclude Adoration. EASTER VIGIL RECEPTION An Agape/reception to continue our Easter celebration will follow the Easter Vigil Mass (which begins at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 3 rd, downstairs in the Parish Hall) which is accessible by elevator and staircase. Donations of food (hors d oeuvres or other finger foods), and offers of serving and/or clean-up would be helpful and appreciated. Please call the RE Office, 847/ , if you are able to assist us! USHERS NEEDED We are looking for friendly individuals who would be willing to serve as Ushers. Among their responsibilities is to greet people, take up the collection, see to the order of our processions, offer assistance as needed, etc. We are in particular need of help at the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses. To discuss your possible involvement, please call 847/ and leave a message for Mark Duval, Usher Coordinator, or Dee Stanton. READINGS FOR MASS OF THE LORD S SUPPER Exodus 12:1-8, Psalm 116:12-13, 15-8 I Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15 READINGS FOR GOOD FRIDAY OF THE LORD S PASSION Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25 Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1-19:42 READINGS FOR EASTER VIGIL Genesis 1:1-2:2 Genesis 22:1-18 Exodus 14:15-15:1 Isaiah 55:1-11 Ezekiel 36:16-17a, Romans 6:3-11; Luke 24:1-12 READINGS FOR EASTER SUNDAY Acts 10:34a, Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9

5 Page Five Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion March 28, 2010 TRIDUUM Holy Thursday, April 1 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:30 p.m. Liturgy of the Lord s Supper 9:00 p.m. Pilgrimage to nearby parishes 9:00 p.m. Midnight Solemn Watch at the Altar of Repose Good Friday, April 2 (Divine Mercy Novena begins) 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 3:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord 7:30 p.m. Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord Holy Saturday, April 3 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 1:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Foods 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil followed by Agape Easter Sunday, April 4 Church 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m. & 12 Noon Holy Family Room 10:30 a.m. & 12 Noon DIVINE MERCY On the Sunday after Easter people all over the world will gather to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. St. Faustina s Diary indicates it is that this Octave Day of Easter is a day chosen by Christ as a day of extraordinary graces a complete outpouring of His Mercy upon all who approach Him with great trust and expectant faith. To properly celebrate this great day, we need to prepare well. In his 1985 Lenten Pastoral Letter, Cardinal Macharski, Archbishop of Cracow, Poland, pointed out that all of Lent should be a preparation for the celebration of the Paschal Mystery: the Crucified and Risen Christ, who is Mercy Incarnate. He urges us to use Lent to prepare ourselves for this great day, placing more and more trust in the mercy of God and putting mercy into practice throughout Lent with our deeds of mercy. He also stressed the importance of receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent. In addition there are many other things one can do on a daily basis to prepare for Divine Mercy Sunday. A few suggestions follow: +Show mercy to others by doing whatever spiritual and corporal works of mercy you can, depending on your own personal circumstances. +Pause for prayer during the 3:00hour. +Make a continuous novena to the Divine Mercy. +Play tapes, cd s, dvd s that focus on mercy. +Read the Diary of St. Faustina or Pope John Paul II s encyclical Rich In Mercy, or other devotional booklets +Trust in Jesus even more +Read out loud selections about Divine Mercy from Sacred Scripture. +Pray the Stations of the Cross during the 3:00 hour. In anticipation of the Feast, Our Lord specifically asked that nine days of special prayers to the Divine Mercy begin on Good Friday along with the recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Devotional pamphlets, describing how to pray the Chaplet and outlining the novena, are available at the doors of our church TODAY. The Feast of Mercy Mass will be celebrated on April 11 th at Noon. It will be followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 3 p.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available from 2-3 p.m. with confessions being heard in both English and Polish. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be prayed at 3 p.m. followed by Benediction. All are encouraged to participate as able.

6 Page Six Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion March 28, 2010 RE NEWS EDUCATION *Confirmation Year II Candidates are reminded that they are to come at 6 p.m. on Monday if they want to help plan their Confirmation Mass. We will meet in the Holy Family Room. Also everyone is to have all written assignments, service hours, service summaries and Sponsor Testimony forms turned in Monday. *RE Families whose children will participate in the Holy Saturday Honor Guard are to turn in the response form this Monday, March 29 th, to the RE Office or your child s catechist. *The RE students and faculty will pray the Stations of the Cross on Monday at 7:15 p.m. in Church. Miss Mallari s 6 th Gr. class will help lead our prayer. *All RE students are reminded to bring their Operation Rice Bowl banks to class on Monday. Thank you for the sacrifices you made this Lent to help others around the world. *Kindergarten RE Class will not meet on Easter Sunday, April 4 th. We ll resume April 11 th. HUMAN CONCERNS Alzheimer s & Dementia Caregivers Support Group As April 2 is Good Friday, the next support group meeting will be Fri., April 9 at 10:30AM in the Holy Family Room. For further information, contact Pat Kellen at Spring Mass of Anointing The Mass of the Anointing of the Sick is set for Saturday, April 17 at 1:30PM. Anyone in need of spiritual, physical, mental or emotional healing is invited to attend and receive the Sacrament. Family members, caregivers and parishioners are welcome as well. A reception, in the Holy Family Room, immediately follows the liturgy. National Nutrition Month: Smart Snacking for Adults and Teens The American Dietetic Association, through its web site also offers snacking tips for those of us who are no longer kids. (Smart Snacking for Adults and Teens) Besides tips, they feature a list of nutritious munchies that are 200 calories or less as well as those that provide calories for the active and athletes. Although these snacks are low in calories, they need to fit within your day s calorie budget. Tips: + Snack only when you re hungry versus when you re bored, frustrated or stressed. When the urge hits, get moving instead. + Keep portion control in mind. Open a single serving of something or put a serving in a bowl versus eating right out of the bag. A multi-serving package presents temptation to eat more. + Plan snacks ahead of time. Keep a variety of nutritious ready-to-eat supplies on hand, such as whole-grain crackers and low-fat cheese. 200 or less calories from these between-meals eats: + Tri-color veggie snack: 6 baby carrots, 10 sugar snap peas (or green pepper strips), 6 cherry tomatoes, and 2 tablespoons reduced-fat ranch dressing for dipping + Fruit smoothie: Blend 1 cup fat-free milk, ½ cup frozen strawberries and ½ banana + One 6-inch flour tortilla with ¼ cup black beans and 2 tablespoons fresh salsa calorie snacks: + Whole wheat pita cut into wedges with 2 tablespoons hummus for a dip

7 Page Seven Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion March 28, Trail mix: Mix 20 almonds, miniature box of raisins, and ¼ cup sunflower seeds + Veggie pizzas: Split whole wheat English muffin. Top with 2 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese, ½ cup diced fresh veggies and one ounce low-fat mozzarella cheese +Banana split: banana sliced length-wise topped with ½ cup frozen yogurt and a tablespoon of chopped nuts Happy & healthy snacking! Pat Kellen, Parish Nurse, Advocate Health Care/ St. Isaac Jogues NEED ASSISTANCE OR SUPPORT DURING PREGNANCY? We understand. We care. HOPELINE (847) 823-HOPE Your job won t take care of you when you are sick, your friends and family will. Stay in touch. HUMAN CONCERNS Alzheimer s and Dementia Caregivers Support Group As April 2 is Good Friday, the next support group meeting will be Friday, April 9 at 10:30AM in the Holy Family Room. For further information, contact Pat Kellen at Spring Mass of Anointing The Mass of the Anointing of the Sick is set for Saturday, April 17 at 1:30PM. Anyone in need of spiritual, physical, mental or emotional healing is invited to attend and receive the Sacrament. "Family members, caregivers and parishioners are welcome as well. A reception, in the Holy Family Room, immediately follows the liturgy. National Nutrition Month: Smart Snacking for Adults and Teens The American Dietetic Association, through its web site also offers snacking tips for those of us who are no longer "kids." (Smart Snacking for Adults and Teens) Besides tips, they feature a list of nutritious munchies that are 200 calories or less as well as those that provide calories for the "active" and "athletes." Although these snacks are low in -calories, they need to fit within "your day's calorie budget: Tips: + "Snack only when you're hungry"... versus "when you're bored, frustrated or stressed." When the "urge" hits, "get moving" instead. + "Keep portion control in mind." Open a single serving of something or put a "serving" in a bowl versus eating right out of the "bag." "A multi-serving package" presents temptation to eat more. + "Plan snacks ahead of time. Keep a variety of nutritious ready-to-eat supplies on hand, such as whole-grain crackers and low-fat cheese." 200 or less calories from these between-meals eats: + "Tri-color veggie snack: 6 baby carrots, 10 sugar snap peas (or green pepper strips), 6 cherry tomatoes, and 2 tablespoons reduced-fat ranch dressing for dipping" + "Fruit smoothie: Blend 1 cup fat-free milk, 1/2 cup frozen strawberries and 1/2 banana" +"One 6-inch flour tortilla with 1/4 cup black beans and 2 tablespoons fresh salsa"

8 Page Eight Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion March 28, calorie snacks: + "Whole wheat pita cut into wedges with 2 tablespoons hummus for a dip" + "Trail mix: Mix 20 almonds, miniature box of raisins, and 1/4 cup sunflower seeds" + "Veggie pizzas: Split whole wheat English muffin. Top with 2 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese, 1/2 cup diced fresh veggies and one ounce low-fat mozzarella cheese" + "Banana split: banana sliced length-wise topped with 1/2 cup frozen yogurt and a tablespoon of chopped nuts" Happy & healthy snacking! Pat Kellen, Parish Nurse, Advocate Health Care/St. Isaac Jogues ********************************************************************************************************* PARISH LIFE It s Spring It s Baseball Time The St. Isaac Jogues Men s Club is selling tickets for the annual Chicago Cubs and White Sox Baseball Outings. Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Monday, June 28 7:05 p.m. starting time Lower Deck, Infield Terrace seating. Cost $51.00 (includes bus transportation, a snack before the game and a beverage before and after the game) White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners Monday, July 26 7:05 p.m. starting time Great Lower Deck Seating Cost $37.00 (includes bus transportation, snacks and beverage before and after the game) Tickets are available from Men s Club members or George Flentge ( ) Tickets purchased first will have best seating. ESSENTIAL REDUCTION All my theology is reduced to this narrow compass: Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. Holy Thursday Pilgrimage For many years the community of St. Isaac Jogues has made a pilgrimage to other churches on Holy Thursday. The Liturgy of the Lord's Last Supper is at 7:30 p.m. We leave promptly at 9:00 p.m. and return to St. Isaac's by midnight. Why on this night do we travel from church to church to praise the Lord? It was at the Last Supper Jesus gave us the everlasting symbol of His eternal presence in our lives. He gave us the miracle of the Holy Eucharist to remind us always that He is with us to help and strengthen us as we go about living our lives. As the community of Christian believers grew, it soon came to encompass the whole world. Over the years, the Eucharist became a symbol not only of Christ's presence among us, but also of Christ's command that we all be one in love for Him and for each other. So, on this night we travel about to share ours and each other's celebration for the Holy Eucharist with one another. If you wish to join us, it is necessary to reserve a seat on the bus. It is important to make a reservation early as we will have just one bus. Please call the rectory ( ). A donation of $5.00 per person is requested to offset the cost of the bus. In recognition of Good Friday, April 2, 2010, our parish offices will be closed. Friday night Bingo for that day will canceled as well.

9 Page Nine Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion March 28, The Mass Book is now open. Anyone wishing to reserve Masses for loved ones or special intentions may do so. Please note: we will take only one intention for each liturgy. We suggest a $10.00 stipend for each Mass. According to the Code of Canon Law 948: Separate Masses must be applied for the intentions of those for whom an individual offering, even if small, has been made and accepted. What is normative in the practice of the Church is that there be separate individual Masses offered for individual intentions. Therefore, the practice of combining individual intentions on a regular basis has ceased at St. Isaac Jogues Parish. Writing in the Sand Try in your mind To bend down And write in the sand The words of the Good Lord And stay calm Take a deep breath Count to ten Put off rash judgment Control the tongue And the emotions if you can For it s not easy To say the right words In the face of a dilemma A heated argument Or perceived betrayal of trust In trying moments A mild answer after a pause Clears the mind better Than a harsh word Steered by pagan thoughts Falling short of the glory of God We all have a blind spot A splinter in the eye That needs to be first removed By following the Light of Christ - Deacon Rod Holy Thursday Pilgrimage For many years the community of St. Isaac Jogues has made a pilgrimage to other churches on Holy Thursday. The Liturgy of the Lord's Last Supper is at 7:30 p.m. We leave promptly at 9:00 p.m. and return to St. Isaac's by midnight. Why on this night do we travel from church to church to praise the Lord? It was at the Last Supper Jesus gave us the everlasting symbol of His eternal presence in our lives. He gave us the miracle of the Holy Eucharist to remind us always that He is with us to help and strengthen us as we go about living our lives. As the community of Christian believers grew, it soon came to encompass the whole world. Over the years, the Eucharist became a symbol not only of Christ's presence among us, but also of Christ's command that we all be one in love for Him and for each other. So, on this night we travel about to share ours and each other's celebration for the Holy Eucharist with one another. If you wish to join us, it is necessary to reserve a seat on the bus. It is important to make a reservation early as we will have just one bus. Please call the rectory ( ). A donation of $5.00 per person is requested to offset the cost of the bus. The picture is of the Chrismatory Set that was given to the Parish in memory of Dolores Lump. The set will be first used on Holy Thursday.

10 Page Ten Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion March 28, 2010 Sunday, March 28 Palm Sunday 7:30 am Russ & Marge DiPrima 9:00 am Harold Yamanaka 10:30 am For the Living & Deceased Members of St. Isaac Jogues & their Families; Beatrice Walz 12:00 pm Cipriana Ramos-Chua Monday, March 29 8:00 am Purgatorial Society; Stanley Banas & Leroy Zaborowski Tuesday, March 30 8:00 am Marie Przybylski Wednesday, March 31 8:00 am Joe Bellissimo Thursday, April 1 Liturgy of the Lord s Supper 8:00 am Robert Nelson Friday, April 2 Good Friday No Masses Saturday, April 3 Easter Vigil 8:00 pm For the Living & Deceased Members of St. Isaac Jogues & their Families; Brady & Stanton Familes Sunday, April 4 Easter Church 7:30 am Russ & Marge DiPrima 9:00 am Steven Zourkas 10:30 am Bill Janzen 12:00 pm Marek Kozlowski Holy Family Room 10:30 am Sr. Mary Delora Brinker 12:00 pm Fr. Roman Zbieranski Relatives & Friends Please remember the sick and hospitalized: Dan Anfuso, Bob Arns, Shirley Arns, John Arns, Jr., Andre Baros, Noah Baros, Linda Bennett, Shawn Bong, Nona Kennedy Cooper, Genevieve Conway, Mary Cornwell, Ed D Souza, Edward Gaske, Patricia King, Shirley Klein, Maria Ladd, Gailmarie Mattison, Laura Maya, Lillian McCloud, Marilyn Michaels, Mariel Mentink, Jean Necek, Susan Nowak, Tammy Heffernan Propst, Tony Romito, Gerry Sanariz, Linda Bong Sanchez, Paul Sitkowski, Clariza St. George, John Terzakis, Pat Terzakis, Alec Upshaw, Megan Zimniewicz Upshaw, Chuck Watson, Mary Zimniewicz Liturgies next weekend Easter Vigil & Easter Sunday April 3 4 Presider Church 8:00 pm Fr. Luczak/ Deacon Rod 7:30 am Fr. Janas/ Deacon Bob 9:00 am Fr. Kennedy/ Deacon Bob 10:30 am Fr Stagaman/ Deacon Rod 12:00 pm Fr. Janas/ Deacon Paul Holy Family Room 10:30 am Fr. Kennedy/ Deacon Paul 12:00 pm Fr. Stagaman/ Deacon Rod Altar Servers Holy Thursday, April 1 (Practice Monday, March 29th, 8:00 pm) 7:30 pm Mercedez Gallegos, Elizabeth Stanton, Christy Thomas, Justin Thomas Good Friday, April 2 (Practice Sunday, March 28th, 1:30 pm) 3:00 pm Geleen Reyes, Bryan Roque (Practice Sunday, March 28th, 1:30 pm) 7:30 pm Colin Austria, Jacob Austria Easter Vigil, April 3 (Practice Saturday, March 27th, 1:00 pm) 8:00 pm Kathy Janik, Alexis Janik, Christian Jimmychan, Nelson Perumpel Easter Sunday (No practices) Church 7:30 am Caroline Jaroslawski, Paul Jaroslawski, Sandra Kietlinska, Anya Piska 9:00 am Athena Lasco, Carlo Lasco, Roshan Muringothu, Rino Muringothu 10:30 am Celina Antony, Pamela Lerias, Adam Ratner, Sam Ratner 12:00 pm Ian DeLeon, Alexander Kniazuk, Matthew Kniazuk, Marco Lambo Holy Family Room 10:30 am Joanne Areno, Jasmine Herrera, Anna Koziol 12:00 pm Rene Dumayas, Tom Malitz, Mark Malitz No Reconciliation Saturday, April 3rd Sacristy Committee Janet Grant, Frances Martel REST IN PEACE Catherine Dougherty

11 Page Eleven Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion March 28, 2010 PASTOR: Rev. Andrew Luczak ASSOCIATE PASTOR: Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M PASTORAL STAFF: Deacon Bob Kerls, Parish Business Administrator Mrs. Dolores Stanton, Director of Religious Education Mrs. Patricia Kellen, Parish Nurse Ms. Lisa Hall, Music Director DEACON COMMUNITY: Deacon & Mrs. Robert C. O Keefe Deacon Rod Ranola Deacon & Mrs. Paul M. Stanton WEEKEND LITURGY PRESIDERS: Rev. Ron Kalas Rev. Bernard Kennedy, O.F.M. Rev. Philip McGlynn, O.S.M. Rev. David Stagaman, S.J. Eucharistic Celebrations: Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, & 12:00 Noon Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 11:00-12:00 Noon or anytime by request. Sacrament of Matrimony: Must be registered for six months prior to setting the wedding date with an additional six months for necessary preparation. Note: The following wedding times can be scheduled: Friday at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.; Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (Ceremony only) Sacrament of Baptism: Second and fourth Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM. Baptism Preparation Session must be completed before Baptism. Contact the Parish Office as soon as possible for details. Parish Office Website: office@sij-parish.com 8149 Golf Road, Niles, IL Mrs. Janet Piovosi (Parish Secretary) Mrs. Emilie Casacchia (Data Processor) Mrs. Marlene Garber (Data Processor) Mrs. Jane Piper (Bulletin Editor) Religious Education Staff Secretary Parish Nurse Music Ministry Parish Hall Ministry Center Parish School: St. John Brebeuf School Principal: Mrs. Margaret Whitman ADDING NAMES TO THE PARISH SICK LIST It has always been the policy of St. Isaac Jogues to offer our parish community an opportunity to pray for those parishioners who are ill and in need of our prayers. We have tried to keep close track of these names for our Bulletin as they are made available to us. However, now we face an important privacy issue, very much like the issues faced by hospitals, health institutions, and certainly by other parishes. We cannot (by law) publicly let our parish community know the health status of any of our members without their permission. We appreciate the fact that often friends, neighbors, and acquaintances wish to do something special for a person who is ill, and ask to place their name on the list to be prayed for. While their intentions are surely good, we simply can no longer accept names in this manner. We will institute a new process regarding calling in names for the Bulletin list. Names for the sick list placed in the Bulletin have to be called in by the person who is ill, or by a member of their family. At the time they call in the name, they will be asked whether they are the sick person him/ herself, or a member of their family, and if they give permission for the name to be placed on the list. They will be asked for the correct spelling of the sick person's name. If a family member, they will be required to give their name for our records. Thank you for your patience regarding this new process. We wish to do all we can to offer our parish community the opportunity to offer prayers for those who are ill but we must also be cognizant of the fact that all members of our congregation are entitled to their privacy in this regard.

12 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS ST. ISAAC JOGUES # Golf Road Niles, IL TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Jane/Janet SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Windows XP Professional PRINTER Canon IR 3035 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION March 28, 2010 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Special Cover THANK YOU!