Memories of the Future The Future is as Bright as the Promises of God

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1 April 24, 2016 Memories of the Future The Future is as Bright as the Promises of God St. John Brebeuf Parish 8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL Page 1

2 Page 2 April 24, 2016 Dear Parishioners, The Archdiocese recognizes the changing demographics and the fall in church vocations and income. Much of this has been discussed for 35 years! We are not alone with these problems. The City of Chicago and inner rim suburbs are dealing with crumbling infrastructure, demographic shifts and a poor economy. At St. John Brebeuf we are blessed in so many ways. We have a great school, beautiful buildings and large attendance at our masses and events. Our parish is very active and dynamic! But we have our issues too. Look around, the average age of people attending mass is 65 or older. The average age of those involved in ministry, Uncle Pete's Ministry, GLADD, ushers, readers, etc. 70+ years old. When you come to understand that ten people donated $600, of the million plus dollars collected for our capital campaign. When you realize that even though about three thousand people attend mass each Sunday, about five people donate over $200, annually to the Sunday offering. Put these facts together and you quickly realize that we are in a fragile situation when you take into account our building is years old. Plus, these faithful parishioners are 75 to 80+ years old. What's going to happen? Please pray that everyone reflects on what it means for them to be a follower of Christ. What does it mean to be a parishioner. The buildings and parishes might close but hopefully God's work will continue. Peace, Father Mike Meany POLISH CHILDREN'S CHOIR and ENGLISH CHILDREN'S CHOIR We are organizing a NEW SJB CHILDREN S CHOIR to sing in Polish for the St. John Brebeuf celebration of First Holy Communion (in Polish) on Saturday, May 7 th at 2:00 p.m. We need all children who can speak Polish and love to sing to come out and create this new fun group! Especially invited are the siblings of those who will receive our Lord at this liturgy. Four rehearsals will prepare us to celebrate with the First Communicants. Children will have the opportunity to learn about basic singing, and we will learn music for the mass and hymns. Children age 9-17 are invited. SJB POLISH Children s Choir SCHEDULE TIME: 6:15-7:30 p.m. DATES: Fridays - April 15, 22, 29, May 6; First Communion - Saturday, May 7 at 2:00 p.m. LOCATION: Music Rehearsal Room in SJB Church (east door) A $15 fee will cover new binders and music. Questions? Call (in Polish or English) Mrs. Ewa Fair, SJB Children's Choir Director (773) The established SJB Children s Choir (who sing in English at every Thursday 8:30 a.m. School Mass and monthly Sunday Family Mass) will continue to rehearse and prepare for the earlier 10:00 a.m. First Communion (in English) on Saturday, May 7 th during their regular rehearsal schedule: SJB ENGLISH Children s Choir SCHEDULE DAYS: Tuesdays TIME: 2:00-3:15 p.m. LOCATION: SJB School DAYS: Thursdays TIME: 5:30-6:30 p.m. LOCATION: SJB School First Communion Saturday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m. Questions? Call (in Polish or English) Mrs. Ewa Fair, SJB Children's Choir Director (773)

3 April 24, 2016 Page 3 The Ministry of Sacristan Consider becoming a Sacristan at St. John Brebeuf. This ministry is crucial to the daily functioning of the church, and today we have a special need for sacristans for the funeral masses held on weekdays and Saturdays. You might consider working in pairs with another sacristan to make the time more fun. What does the Sacristan do? Many things need to be done before liturgy can take place. Bread and wine must be in place, vessels and vestments available, books set out and candles lit, guiding the younger altar servers into place, occasionally reading from Scripture. The ordained ministers often do some of this work, but sometimes they need an extra hand. Don t worry - you won t need to take care of everything: the lectors, altar servers, ushers and Eucharistic ministers have responsibilities for making ready the materials that they themselves use. We invite you to consider this ministry of holy duties, serving the liturgy and serving the entire community. Call the office and ask for Barbara or leave your phone number. Altar Bread and Wine will be Offered in Memory of Nicholas Vasile, Sr. on his Third Anniversary of Death Donated by the Vasile Brown Family during the week of April 24, 2016 We Welcome The Children Baptized in March Francesco, son of Tadeusz and Katarzyna (Marat) Gasior Alexia Jasmine, daughter of Allen and Anne (Fernando) Harris READINGS FOR MAY 1 First Reading The question of whether circumcision is necessary for salvation (Acts 15:1-2, 22-29). Psalm O God, let all the nations praise you! (Psalm 67). Second Reading John envisions the holy city, the new Jerusalem (Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23) or Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20. Gospel The Holy Spirit, sent by the Father in Jesus name, will teach us everything (John 14:23-29) or John 17: ATTENTION ALL EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & MINISTERS OF CARE Our spring formation meeting will be held on Monday, May 2 nd 2016 in the Ministry Center at 7pm. We will be hosting Fr. Richard Fragomeni who will provide us with an interactive and dynamic presentation on the Holy Eucharist; light refreshments will be provided. The evening will close with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in the church around 8:30pm. It is an expectation that all ministers attend at least (1) formation meeting per calendar year (either spring or fall) in order to continue in ministry. Please plan accordingly. Any questions or concerns, please contact Deacon Mariusz Kosla- Coordinator of Eucharistic Ministry through the parish office or via at mwkosla@comcast.net

4 Page 4 April 24, 2016 Devotions in the Church Rosary Monday through Friday After 8:30 AM Mass After 7:30 AM Mass Saturday Every Wednesday Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions Ave Maria Polish Prayer Group Wednesday, After 7:00 PM Mass (Including Benediction ) First Friday Devotions To the Sacred Heart of Jesus After 8:30 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 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 Liturgical Calendar Sunday, April 24 Second Collection for Youth Ministry 2:00 Baptism (English) 3:00 Kantorei Concert 6:00 LifeTeen Thursday, April 28 8:30 Gr. K-3 Gr. 4-8 Flanagan Hall Saturday, April 30 10:00 GLADD First Eucharist Sunday, May 1 Sixth Sunday of Easter Youth Ministry Jewelry Fundraiser Monday, May 2 7:00 Eucharistic Ministers & Ministers of Care Meeting The Marvelous Rosary Join in Rosary Prayers daily, Monday through Friday, immediately following the 8:30 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 April 25 May 1 Monday: 8:30 Jake Wargo, Samantha Wargo Tuesday: 8:30 Alexis Gandeza, Brandon Manogura Wednesday: 8:30 Danny England, Peter Seitzinger Thursday: 8:30 Renz Yuson, Matthew Christian Friday: 8:30 Shane Tarjan, Vincent Macam Saturday: 7:30 Jesse Anamoo, Adam Gucik Adam Cudzich 5:00 Luca Teng, Piotr Mialkowski Kaitlyn Maczek 6:30 Stanislaw Swiatek, Julia Nawara David Jozefczak Sunday: 7:30 Jackie Buczkowski, Johnny Buczkowski Caitlin Aguada 9:00 Suraj Mesquita, Steven Bronder Nathaniel Caamoan 10:45 Billy Fabbri, Ryan Inumerable Vincent Macam 12:30 Ian Duda, Aleksandra Duda Maria Lojko 6:00 Joshua Vernon, Daniel Bosak Kaitlyn Maczek

5 April 24, 2016 Page 5 A special invitation won t you please say "yes"? All baptized are called to the service of Christ in the community of the Church. We share in the priesthood of Christ and, after the ordained, we are called to service in duties of our own. The current needs are for ministers to serve in these roles: Lectors, who proclaim the scripture in the first and second readings at Mass. Extraordinary ministers, who distribute the Body and Blood of Christ at Communion. Welcomers, also known as ushers and greeters, who greet and help assemble the congregation and take up the collection. Please! We need your help! You can enhance your spiritual life and our Eucharistic liturgies with as little as one hour commitment of your time a month. You can choose the Mass at which you wish to serve. You can be young or mature. Materials and training will be provided. For info please call the parish office at or fill out the form below and place it in the collection basket. Name Phone No. Lector Eucharistic Minister Welcomer Altar Server Corner Enjoy Fun, Fellowship & Faith! Come join and discover the wonders that await you as an Altar Server at St. John Brebeuf Church. Calling all students grades Come and accept your calling to a life changing experience by assisting our Priests with daily masses. This is a wonderful, and rewarding opportunity to serve your community. If you are interested in answering your call, please contact the parish office at (847) to let me know. You will then be contacted with further information. Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 2:45 PM at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St., Chicago, IL. Couples married in 1966 interested in attending this celebration should contact the parish office to register. For more information, please call TOTUS TUUS (Totally Yours), a summer catechetical youth program, is being held at St. John Brebeuf, June For grade school children (grades 1-6) the program runs Monday-Friday, 9:00 2:30 pm. The day includes catechetical instruction, daily Mass, songs, games and recess. For 7th through 12th grades, the program runs Sunday- Thursday, 7:00 pm 9:00 pm. TOTUS TUUS combines catechesis and having FUN!!! The youthfulness and energy of the teachers is contagious; come out and join us!!! All are invited to a potluck dinner on Wednesday at 5:00 pm. Registration is available through the parish office. Cost is $45 for grade school and $15 for high school. Participants in the grade school program should bring a sack lunch and recess equipment.

6 Page 6 April 24, 2016 SJB YOUTH MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS APRIL/MAY DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MAY 1 ST! Join SJB Youth Ministry for our Summer Service Trip ALIVE IN YOU We are traveling to Milwaukee, Wisconsin July 12-17, Registration Fee is $140 for camp. Contact Mrs. Perez for more details and forms via or texting ( ). ALL TEENS 13 YEARS AND OLDER ARE INVITED! 2. Join us for our LIFETEEN MASS and LIFE NIGHT this Sunday, April 24 th. We gather to worship at the 6:00PM Mass. Then we proceed to FLANAGAN HALL for our evening activities until 8:30pm. Enjoy food, games, teen witness talks, inspirational discussions, and much more! ALL TEENS ARE WELCOME! 3. MONDAY, APRIL 25 TH is St John Brebeuf Youth Ministry s FUNDRAISER AT BAKERS SQUARE, 8584 W. DEMPSTER, NILES FROM 7:00AM TO 11:00PM! Come out to support SJB Youth Ministry! We receive 20% of all sales with the Bakers Square Coupon. Bring the coupon included in this bulletin! These sales will help cover our costs for the Summer Service Trip. INVITE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO DINE IN, BUY A PIE, OR TAKE OUT! 4. ONE WEEKEND ONLY! St John Brebeuf Youth Ministry Religious Jewelry and WORLD S FINEST CHOCOLATES Fundraiser! We ll be in church April 30 th and May 1 st at all of the Masses! Great gifts for First Communion, Mother s Day, Birthdays, and all occasions! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! ONE WEEKEND ONLY! APRIL 30 and MAY 1, 2016 RELIGIOUS JEWELRY, ROSARIES, AND WORLD S FINEST CHOCOLATES FUNDRAISER Find us on Facebook! Search for St John YM or our group St John Brebeuf YM Questions? Contact Pam Perez, Youth Ministry Director, Check out the parish website on Find upcoming Youth Ministry events on our Calendar. Check us out! CALLING ALL MARILLAC HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNAE Gather with fellow graduates, faculty and Daughters of Charity at the Inaugural event of Coming Home The Legacy of Marillac High School & The Daughters of Charity on Saturday, April 30th at Techny Towers. Come reminisce and celebrate the spirit of Marillac High School, and help us build an enduring legacy of giving back. Visit marillachighschool.org for more information and to register for the event.

7 April 24, 2016 Page 7 St. John Brebeuf Youth Ministry Eagle Scout Matt Swaner s Eagle Scout Project was to remove and replace all of the edging in the gardens at the back of the Church. Congratulations Matt for a project well done and for becoming the latest Eagle Scout from Troop 175!

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9 April 24, 2016 Page 9 FILL ER UP... CANNED FOOD DRIVE NEXT WEEKEND Where did you see me? To help the needy in the inner city parishes, a canned food drive will be held by the Junior St. Vincent de Paul Society next weekend, April 30th and May 1st. For all Masses receptacles and station wagons will be at the church entrances to collect the canned goods. We ask that you concentrate on the following foods: MEATS: ham, hot dogs, hash, beef barbecue, Spam, tuna fish VEGETABLES: beans, green beans, peas, carrots, corn FRUIT: DINNERS: OTHERS: any canned fruits peaches, pears, etc. macaroni, spaghetti, noodles, chicken, chop suey, chili-con-carne, wieners & beans shoestring potatoes, rice, jellos, Hi-C drinks, coffee, macaroni & cheese, cornmeal, soupcanned & dried, peanut butter, jelly, cookies, laundry detergent Tide We ask you not to bring food that is either frozen or perishable. Please do not forget to bring your canned goods next weekend. Thank you. When I was hungry, you fed me! Dear Parishioners We are currently seeking individuals to serve on our parish pastoral council. The parish pastoral council is the core group of parishioners that supports and councils the pastor in his leadership role, expands his awareness of needs and achievements, and counsels him on pastoral matters while affirming his office as the parish s spiritual leader and their link with the bishop and the universal church. To qualify to serve as a member you must be a practicing catholic, parishioner of St. John Brebeuf for a minimum of three years, celebrate the Eucharist with the community of St. John Brebeuf and be an active member in one of our parish ministries. Responsibilities would include to evaluate and oversee the fulfillment of the parish mission, to evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs and services, to identify areas of needed improvement and promote the involvement of laity in parish life. Also, to encourage quality spiritual programs for all parishioners to grow in Christian beliefs. Please contact Fr. Meany or Chester Gilbert, bbgilbert@comcast.net or by May 1 st if you have any questions or want to be part of this important ministry.

10 Page 10 April 24, 2016 SJB, CWC is collecting baby diapers and formula for the many young mothers and their babies of St. Anthony de Padua Parish, our sharing parish in Cicero. Please bring items to the Parish Office marked CWC by May 1st. April 24: In the Gospel today, Jesus says I give you a new commandment: love one another.this is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. Last month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul brought the love and care of Jesus to the poor by providing $ in food, $ in Rental Assistance, $ in Utilities, $2, Twinning with Other Needy Parishes, $3, Easter Card Gift Program, and $1, in Misc Client Aid. Thank You! Do you, or a family you know need assistance? Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can help the suffering and poor. All information will be strictly confidential. Deacon Andy Beierwaltes Telephone: (847) APRIL 26 Don t Forget the Sack Dinners for the Homeless and Less Fortunate Please remember to bring your sack dinners to the front of the Church this Tuesday, April 26th. We will be gathering the sack dinners from 6:00 to 9:00 AM. Thank you for your continuing generosity in helping to feed some of the less fortunate. SPRING CLOTHING DRIVE Our Spring Clothing Drive, sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Society with the help of the Holy Name Men s Club and the Knights of Columbus will be on Saturday, May 7, The trailer will be in the church s EAST parking lot and will be open from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. Check your closets for all usable clothing, especially men s and children s clothes. Small kitchen appliances in good working order are also needed. Sorry, but we CANNOT accept furniture, baby car seats, baby furniture, highchairs, etc. No toys, games, puzzles, textbooks or encyclopedias; no luggage or exercise equipment. We ask that all donated items be in good, usable condition, not needing cleaning or repair. Any questions, call Len at If you have no transportation, call the above number and we will pick up your bundle on the day of the drive. We must appreciate the dignity of life in all its seasons, even the path of the elderly in the twilight of their years, to work toward the day when every child, born and unborn, is welcomed to life and protected by law. Let us continue to pray daily: 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.

11 April 24, 2016 Page 11 ST. JOHN BREBEUF WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2016 Alice Koppensteiner was selected our SJB Woman of the Year and announcement was made on Tuesday, March 8 at the SJB Ladies Night Out at Riggio s. Our Woman of the Year 2015, Mary Ann Krueger, presented her with a floral bouquet. Other nominees were Sandie (Lindquist) Beierwaltes, Teresa Bryne, Annette Pilousek and Virginia Rose Ryan all faithful, loving, giving women in our parish. It was a difficult decision for the CWC officers. The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) will celebrate all the Women of the Year of Vicariate II at a luncheon at the White Eagle Banquets by Victoria on Saturday, May 7. Doors open at 11:00 am with lunch served at noon. Reservations are $35.00, with checks payable to the SJB CWC. Cash bar will be available. Plan to attend and show your appreciation and support for Alice. Please direct any questions to Judi Stephens at ALICE KOPPENSTEINER Alice and her family have been parishioners of St. John Brebeuf since Alice has six children who have attended and graduated from St. John Brebeuf School. She has five lovely grandchildren who keep her hopping. Alice is a very spirited, caring, faith-filled, diverse, energetic woman. She has served on the social team of the Catholic Women s Club for a number of years, where she bakes and serves refreshments at the general meetings and at many CWC and other parish events. She is an active member of the CWC Wake Committee, a Eucharistic Minister, a GLADD catechist, a member of the St. John Brebeuf Ladies Bowling League, and is a willing volunteer for anything that needs to be done. Her generosity, dedication and perseverance are endless, and she gives 110% in everything she does. In her spare time, Alice enjoys casting into the sunset for some fishing. She represents St. John Brebeuf Parish as Woman of the Year Nominated by Sue Schoenfeldt. frmeanysjb@yahoo.com. References needed upon request. GIFT for a VERY Special person on their special day? On Saturday, May 7th & Sunday, May 8th, Knights of Columbus Council 4338 will be selling FLOW- ERS for Mothers Day for the benefit of the Women s Center of Chicago at each Mass at St. John s. We will be selling them at 5pm on Saturday and 7:30, 9, 10:45am, as well as 12:30pm. ALL Proceeds will be given to The Womens Center. Please consider purchasing the flowers from the Council members. LOOKING AHEAD The annual Golf Outing hosted by the Holy Name Men s Club will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2016, at White Pines Golf Course in Bensenville. SAVE THE DATE! Watch the Sunday bulletin for up-coming information. JOB OPPORTUNITIES The Parish office is in need of a part-time janitor to work weekends and some nights. Hours are flexible. Please Fr. Michael Meany at

12 Page 12 April 24, 2016 Drodzy Parafianie, Nasza Archidiecezja rozpoznaje zmiany demograficzne oraz spadek powołań kapłańskich i spadek dochodów. Wiele z nich zostało omówione przez ostanie 35 lat! Nie jesteśmy sami z tymi problemami. Miasto Chicago i przedmieścia wokoło mają do czynienia z rozpadającą się infrastrukturą, zmianami demograficznymi i słabą gospodarką. Parafia św. Jana Brébeuf jest błogosławiona na tak wiele sposobów. Mamy wielką szkołę, piękne budynki i dużą frekwencję podczas naszych liturgii i innych wydarzeń. Nasza parafia jest bardzo aktywna i dynamiczna! Niestety my również mamy swoje problemy. Rozejrzyj się, średni wiek osób uczestniczących w Mszach Świętych wynosi 65 lub więcej lat. Średni wiek osób zaangażowanych w posługę, czy to Wujka Pete, GLADD, porządkowych, lektorów itp. To 70+ lat. Kiedy dochodzimy do zrozumienia, że dziesięć osób oddało $ ,00 z ponad miliona dolarów zebranych w naszej kampanii kapitałowej. Kiedy zdajemy sobie sprawę, że nawet około trzech tysięcy ludzi wzięło udział w Mszach Świętych w każdą niedzielę, około pięć osób ofiarowało ponad $200, rocznie na niedzielną składkę. Zbierz to wszystko razem i szybko zdaj sobie sprawę, że jesteśmy w trudnej sytuacji, biorąc pod uwagę chociażby nasz budynek kościoła, który liczy sobie lat. Dodatkowo, ci wierni parafianie są od 75 do 80+ lat. Co się stanie? Proszę, módlcie się, aby każdy zastanowił się, co to znaczy być wyznawcą Chrystusa. Co to znaczy być parafianinem? Budynki i parafie mogą zamknąć, ale mam nadzieję, że Boże dzieło będzie kontynuowane. Pokój, Ks. Mike Meany POLSKI CHÓR DZIECIĘCY ORAZ ANGIELSKI CHÓR DZIECIĘCY Organizujemy nowy chór dziecięcy SJB w języku polskim na przypadającą Pierwszą Komunię Świętą (w języku polskim) w Świętym Janie Brébeuf w sobotę, 7 maja o godzinie 14:00. Poszukujemy wszystkich dzieci, które mówią po polsku i kochają śpiewać, do tego, aby stworzyć tę nową grupę nauki śpiewu i zarazem zabawy! Szczególnie zaproszone są rodzeństwa, które otrzymają naszego Pana w Sakramencie Eucharystii podczas tej liturgii. Cztery próby przygotują nas do świętowania z Pierwszej Komunii. Dzieci będą miały okazję poznać podstawy śpiewu oraz nauczyć się pieśni mszalnych i hymnów. Dzieci w wieku 9-17 są serdecznie zaproszeni. Polski Chór Dziecięcy SJB CZAS: 18: 15-19: 30. Terminy: Piątki - 15, 22, 29 kwietnia oraz 06 maja; Pierwsza Komunia - sobota, 07 maja o 14:00. LOKALIZACJA: SJB Pokój Muzyczny w kościele (wschodnie wejście) Dodatkowo $ 15 opłata obejmie nowe foldery i muzykę. Pytania? Zadzwoń (w języku polskim lub angielskim) Pani Ewa Fair, Dyrektor Dziecięcego Chóru SJB (773)

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14 Page 14 April 24, kwietnia: Piąta Niedziela Wielkanocna W dzisiaj Ewangelii Jezus mówi: Przykazanie nowe daję wam, abyście się wzajemnie miłowali tak, jak Ja was umiłowałem; żebyście i wy tak się miłowali wzajemnie. Po tym wszyscy poznają, żeście uczniami moimi, jeśli będziecie się wzajemnie miłowali. W ubiegłym miesiącu przez swoje dary, Wspólnota św. Wincentego a Paolo przyniosła miłość i opiekę nad Jezusem ubogim poprzez dostarczanie $ w żywności, $ w pomocy związanej z czynszem, $ w opłacie rachunków, $ 2, w pomocy partnerskiej z innymi potrzebującymi parafiami $ 3, w Programie Wielkanocnych Kart i $ 1, w pomocy ogólnej. Dziękuję Wam! Czy ty, lub rodziny, które znasz potrzebują pomocy? Proszę zadzwonić do Wspólnoty Świętego Wincentego a Paolo, które jest w stanie pomóc cierpiącym i ubogim. Wszystkie informacje będą poufne. Diakon Andy Beierwaltes Telefon: (847)

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16 Page 16 April 24, 2016 REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS OUR DECEASED Agata Oliveri Helena Proscinska Angelita Montera Lorraine Dufkis Therese Zajac 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, 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 Mark Honsa Joseph Merkel Peter Merkel Robert Monaco Chief Ryan Morrow Thomas Neuhengen Scott Rodberg Christopher Vick Sgt. Daniel Cunningham Pvt. James Cunningham Susanne Connolly Tutwiler CDR John Tutwiler Dominic Carrabotta Col. Barbara Jones (Wiltgen) May they return safely to their families. Pray for all our ill Members Diana D Costa Angela D Costa Anthony D Costa Jr. Walter D Souza Cajetan Fernandes Walter Przybysz Aidan Stotz Virginia Penkala Barbara Donovan Kathy Berresheim Henryk Stankiewicz Michael Curtis Bob Biewald Mary O Toole Irene Dodaro Madeline Albano Sally Raphael Clem Juris Shahla Lahijani Anna Chacko Terry DiVito Margaret Lach Souk Tha Phone Cathy Neff Donna Miller Albert DeLorenzo Dorothy Cichon Kim Travaglio Pamela Sobie Charlene Green Henry Zajac Kamillus Urban Patti Maher Tyska Stanley Kogut Zdzislaw Puacz Laura Begale Lorna Alba Annette Schubert Patrick Leahy Eugene Mangan Adam Rowel Varant Minatiskan Madeline Pukal-4 yrs. old Cyril & Peg Maher Elaine Friedman Dolores Gruzynski John Peter Rolwes Nanette Sadorra Oscar Malabanan Jeff Sefcik Lita Rosales Alma Kort Randolf Abana Noli Failma Christina Curtis Bernadyne Semmerling Jerry Brazkowski Madeline Hendricksen Mario Colosi Ruben Pactol Marcelino de la Cruz Donna Kornovich Barbara Zonsius Patricia Jablonski Linda Karno Butch Reeder John Nawodylo Wladyslaw Policht Franciszek Policht Dorothy Pedtke Brian Brown Roy Wolf K. Kozeny Bernard Warchol Mario Loraya Janette Mendoza Atienza Virginia Brekke Dena Ruazol Alex Hernandez Ed Bielski Stella Stasia Magdon Dolores Uhlig Colin Drexler Frank Rosienski Rosaura Pegan Linda Bennett Catherine Kosina Cajetan Almeida John & Helen Muniak Dave Beierwaltes Magdalena Bohn Anida Tadeo Alvin Swenson Imer Zabala Patricia Harris Colleen Faller Benidicta Lee Cecline Oliyarurathu Mary Kay Nolan

17 April 24, 2016 Page 17 Mass Intentions for the Week Monday, April 25 St. Mark 6:30 For All Parishioners 8:30 All Souls in Purgatory Kathleen McNicholas Tuesday, April 26 Easter Weekday 6:30 For All Parishioners 8:30 Jim Hickey (18th Anniv. Of Death) Howard Stazak Mary Roche Wednesday, April 27 Easter Weekday 6:30 Albert & Georgiana Dorsch 8:30 Inocentes & Soledad Reyes Mernilo Reyes Severino Parinas Wladyslawa, Zygmunt, & Edward Kierzek 7:00 Jan i Stanislawa Harchut Thursday, April 28 Easter Weekday 6:30 Birthday Blessings for Terri Andersen 8:30 Walter Tymczuk Antoni Siek Friday, April 29 St. Catherine of Siena 6:30 Albert & Georgiana Dorsch 8:30 Blessings for All Priests Special Blessing for All Youth Saturday, April 30 Easter Weekday 7:30 Michael Likvan 2:00 Wedding: Shane Cyriac & Jeena Chorath 5:00 Celebrant: Fr. Michael Meany Catherine Wirkus Wojciech Rehani Waseema Zakooz Salim Askor & For Poor & Ill People Carl Komorowski Bill Gruzynski Ann Mowinski Joanne O Donovan 6:30 Celebrant: Fr. Peter Rapcia Jozef Stoklosa (11th Anniv. Of Death) Jadwiga Bender Sunday, May 1 Sixth Sunday of Easter 7:30 Celebrant: Fr. Michael Meany Albert & Georgiana Dorsch Helen Bielski (80th Anniv. Of Death) Wladyslaw Stachon Groblowy 9:00 Celebrant: Fr. Piotr Samborski Noreen LeClair Evelyn Vitacco Michael Likvan Special Blessing for All Youth 10:45 Celebrant: Fr. Piotr Samborski LaVelle Frawley Ruben Nery Charlotte Meany Betty Martin Anthony Arciola Kenneth Hansen 12:30 Celebrant: Fr. Peter Rapcia Za duszami Ktore Najbardziej Potrzebuja Pomocy Helena, Stanislaw & Wladyslaw Siwiec Jozef Wilk, Janina & Jadwiga Kuklik Wanda & Zygmunt Wybraniec Teresa Kot Aleksander Wilk (5-ta. Rocz. Smierci) Krystyna Liszka (2nd Anniv. Of Death) Edward Piwowarski O Boze Blogoslawienstwo i Zdrowie dla Boguslawa i Marzeny Anszczak Z Okazji (9-tej Rocz. Slubu) 6:00 Celebrant: Fr. Michael Meany Francis Cardinal George Maureen Wehrle Peter Brisku Good Health for David Beierwaltes Requests for Mass Intentions Please submit all Mass Intentions to the parish office 12 days in advance of your request so they can be printed in the bulletin. Only intentions printed in the bulletin will be read at Mass. We appreciate your cooperation. Wedding Banns 2 Marcin Rudnicki & Samantha Buchweitz 2 Ryan Canbri & Andrea Gamboa

18 Page 18 April 24, 2016 St. John Brebeuf Church Staff Pastor: Rev. Michael Meany Associates: Rev. Piotr Rapcia Rev. Piotr Samborski Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Robert Banzin Weekend Asst.: Rev. Patrick Marshall Deacons: Larry Skaja, Andy Beierwaltes, Mariusz Kosla, Pavel Jurkulak Pastoral Associate: Maciek Karaban Music Director & Liturgical Coordinator: Marek Rachelski Associate Music Director: Mariusz Kosla Children s Choir Director: Ewa Fair 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 (847) Fax: (847) Website: School: (847) Website: Religious Education: (847) Youth Office: (847) 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. April 24, 2016 Mass Schedule 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 & 8:30 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 sjbrebeufsvdp@yahoo.com