St. John Catholic Church 301 South Cottage Grove Avenue Glenwood, IL 60425

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1 St. John Catholic Church 301 South Cottage Grove Avenue Glenwood, IL St. John Catholic Church 301 South Cottage Grove Avenue Glenwood, IL Phone: Fax: January 28, 2018 Rev. Karol Tybor - Pastor frkaroltybor@gmail.com Deacon Jim Detloff Religious Education: Music Director: Parish Secretaries: Andy Perz Andy Perz Karen Donlon Betsy Díaz-Kudra Parish sjglenwood301@gmail.com Visit us at: Parish Office Hours: M-F 8:30 AM-2:00 PM Like us on Facebook at MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 and 10:00 AM Holy Days: 8:00 AM and 7 PM on Holy Day Weekday Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00 AM Adoration of the Holy Eucharist Mondays 3:00 6:00 PM We, the people of St. John Parish, being brothers and sisters in Christ, accept as our mission: to know our faith to live by truth and love to serve the needs of others to teach by example to strengthen, inspire and improve the Parish family. Confessions: Saturdays, 4:30 PM or by appointment. First Friday: Benediction after 8:00 AM Mass. First Saturday: Sorrowful Mother Novena after 8:00 AM Eucharistic Service. Sacrament of Baptism: Please call the Parish Office to schedule. Sacrament of Marriage: Please call Fr. Karol to plan a wedding date. Sick Calls: Call the Parish Office to arrange for a visit. RCIA: For information on becoming a Catholic, adult sacramental preparation or Adult Ed., call the parish office.

2 28th 29th 30th 31st 1st 3rd 4th 5th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th Mardi Gras Ticket Sales 7:30 AM Women s Club Raffle Ticket Sales 7:30 AM CCD Class 9:00 AM Adoration of the Holy Eucharist 3:00 PM Youth Group Meeting 6:30 PM CRHP Meeting 6:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting 7:00 PM NO Choir Rehearsal ESL for Adults 7:15 PM K OF C Meeting 7:30 PM Art & Environment Work Session 8:30 AM Mardi Gras Ticket Sales 4:30 PM Mardi Gras Ticket Sales 7:30 AM CCD Class 9 AM Hospitality 9:00 AM Super Bowl Party 4:00 PM Adoration of the Holy Eucharist 3:00 PM Women s Club 7:00 PM CRHP Meeting 6:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM ESL for Adults 7:15 PM Mardi Gras Set up Arts & Environment 8:30 AM Arts & Environment 11:00 AM Mardi Gras 6:00 PM NO CCD Class Art & Environment 11:00 AM Mardi Gras take-down 11:00 AM Adoration of the Holy Eucharist 3:00 PM ESL for Adults 7:15 PM Outreach Ministry Meeting 6:30 PM Youth Group Meeting 6:30 PM Ash Wed. Mass at 8:00 AM & 7:00 PM Ash Wed. Prayer Service at 12 Noon NO Choir Rehearsal NO CRHP Meeting Annulment Ministry: Arts & Environment: Trudy Miller Baptism Program: Chuck and Kim Arvia Domestic Violence Awareness Karen Leluga Evangelization: Finance Committee: Knights of Columbus: Rick Michalak Ministry of Care: Bob Leluga Outreach: Jim Adduci Parish Council: Parish Fellowship: Serena Hewitt Prayer Link: Judy Konieczka RCIA: Right to Life Server Training: Ralph Sobie Server Schedule: St. John s Women s Club: Anna Davis Stewardship Committee: Judy Konieczka Ushers: Charles Lazzara Young Adult Ministry: Nancy Galbreath New Members WELCOME! If you have been attending St. John and have been unsure about joining, don t be. We are a welcoming community and would love to have you with us. To become a member of St. John Parish, fill out the information below and place this in the Offertory Collection or mail it to the parish office. You may also call the parish secretary at If you have a new address or new phone number please call the office or make changes on the form below so we can keep our records updated. Name Address Phone

3 Dear Parishioners of St. John, COME FOLLOW ME is the theme of this year s Annual Catholic Appeal. In this bulletin you will find an insert that contains the letter from our Cardinal Blase Cupich as well as other information about the appeal. Next weekend I will lead us in the in-pew commitment process. Starting this week we will have the new church office hours. The parish office will be opened from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This way the office will be opened right after the morning Masses/Eucharistic services. Below you will be able to see some of the pictures from our recent trip to D.C. for the 45th March for Life. Let us continue to keep each other in prayer, Fr. Karol The packet of envelopes we receive each month has a yellow envelope labeled Building Maintenance Monetary donations placed in this envelope are used only for maintaining our Church building. It is not ever used for salaries. We will have a second collection for the Building Maintenance fund the first Sunday of the month. Thank you for your continued support of our parish.

4 GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE January 28, th Sunday in Ordinary Time "The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes." Those gathered in the synagogue where Jesus taught had never heard anything like this before. They were used to the preaching of the well-educated scribes, but Jesus possessed something that those men lacked: authority. Instead of merely interpreting the laws of the prophets, Jesus presented a new vision, indeed, he shared the good news of the Gospel with his listeners. We do not have the opportunity to stand in the presence of Jesus in the same way that those first-century Jews did, but nonetheless we can also stand in awe of his authority. His teachings are available to us through the sacred Scriptures that the Church has preserved and through the sacred tradition that the Church carries on. And in a special way, Christ's authority continues to inspire and guide us through the ministries of the papacy, episcopacy, and priesthood that Jesus established on our behalf while he was yet on earth. As Catholics, we have a special share in the astonishing authority of Jesus through the hierarchy of the Church. Although this structure is often misunderstood or misinterpreted, it is actually an authority rooted in service and modeled after Christ who told his apostles, "The greatest among you must be your servant" (Mt 23:11). This humble exercise of authority is contrary to the worldly search for power. And whenever we find ourselves in a position of authority, we too should strive to lead and direct others in the true spirit of Christian love and service. Chances are, if we truly imitate Christ in this way, people will be astonished at what they see. MEDITACIÓN EVANGÉLICO - ALENTAR EN- TENDIMIENTO MÁS PROFUNDO DE LA ES- CRITURA (Gospel Meditation) 28 de enero de º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Las personas están frecuentemente en nuestra sociedad engañando a otras por su poder al hablar, explotan y manipulan con su forma de expresión. Cómo podemos discernir cuando uno que habla tiene el interés desde el corazón? La respuesta no es fácil de discernir, pero algunas indicaciones pueden ayudar para saber si el que comunica lo hace acertadamente. Que sus acciones vayan de acuerdo a sus palabras, cuando el cuidado y la compasión son evidentes y su forma de actuar es sencilla y honesta. Cuando el bienestar y punto principal de los otros es su preocupación. Conoces personas que hablan con autoridad? Son coherentes sus palabras y obras? Veamos como Jesús convierte la sinagoga -un lugar de oración- en un lugar de acción, realizando el milagro de sanar al endemoniado. La autenticidad y la autoridad de Jesús fue inmediatamente discernible, no había equivocación, su actuar y hacer fue claramente entendible y respetado al mostrar la necesidad de la situación humana de la persona. El siempre actúa en beneficio del otro. Pero, cuál es el reto para nosotros? Cuándo hablamos con autoridad? La autoridad y el respeto muchas veces son usados para causar mal y miedo. La invitación es ser auténticos y actuar así. Estar en sintonía con los demás implica sencillamente que las palabras vayan de acuerdo con los actos que realizamos en nuestra vida diaria. En la sociedad actual, existen muchas personas poseídas por la ambición, la mentira, el orgullo, la infidelidad, el poder y mucho más. Pidamos a Jesús que diga con autoridad, " Cállate y sal de él!" (Mc 1, 26). Recuerda, la autoridad se adquiere con la oración y el diálogo

5 Save the Date: Visit to the Shrine of Christ s Passion for the Stations of the Cross Once again, this year our Youth Group will lead the parish in the Stations of the Cross at the Shrine of Christ s Passion in Saint John, Indiana. We ll meet at the Shrine on Saturday, March 17th at 10:30 AM, and start walking the Stations at 11:00 AM. More details to come in future bulletins. SUPER BOWL GATHERING, FEBRUARY 4th Fr. Karol will be hosting a Super Bowl gathering on Sunday, February 4th. Please RSVP to the parish office with your name and number attending in your group. BYOS and BYOB!!! The rectory doors will open at 4:00 pm; please enter through the rectory garden. Wear your favorite team attire!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROCCO!!!!!! This young man just celebrated another birthday. Happy birthday, Rocco Consorti. We are blessed to have you celebrate Mass with us each week. God bless you and Margo.

6 Women s Club Super Bowl Baskets Raffle Win one of two baskets of goodies This weekend is the last weekend for the Super Bowl Baskets Raffle. Tickets are $1 each or 7 for $5. Raffle drawing will be held this Sunday, January 28th after the 10:00 am Mass. **************************************************************************** THE HARBOUR EMPOWERING YOUTH, DEVELOPING FUTURE ( St. John s Youth Squad is helping THE HARBOUR, a home for homeless girls, women in our area who are 15 years old and up. For the months of January and February, we are looking to collect the following items: HAIR BRUSHES, COMBS, HAIR TIES, TOOTH PASTE, TOOTH BRUSHES, BARS OF SOAP, WASH CLOTHS, TOWELS, PILLOWCASES, SHEETS SETS (TWIN), GLOVES, HATS, SCARVES, SOCKS (ANY KIND), LARGE OR PLUS-SIZE COATS Look for the collection box in the vestibule of Church. THE YOUTH SQUAD THANKS YOU MARDI GRAS PARTY H-F PARK DISTRICT 55+ PROGRAM Purple, Green and Gold - it's a Mardi Gras Party. Please join the H-F Park District 55 + Program for a delightful lunch and dessert fit for a King on Monday, February 12, from Noon to 2 pm at the Irwin Community Center. The Community Center is located at Ridge and Highland in Homewood. There will be entertainment, door prizes, and raffle. Come celebrate this age-old tradition! Fee is $11. Register no later than Noon on Thursday, February 8, either in person at the Community Center or by calling As usual, most of us have made resolutions for the New Year. Perhaps you have decided to be more careful in taking care of your health: dieting, exercising, walking instead of driving, etc. Perhaps you have decided to be more charitable towards others, not just in your family but others you come in contact with. Perhaps you might be thinking about being more active in our Parish. We are currently in need of Altar Servers, both adults and teenagers, and Eucharistic ministers. If you are interested please contact the Parish Office.

7 SPREAD GROUP AT SAINT ANN Our SPRED (Special Religious Development) Ministry is in need of adult volunteers (21 years of age and older) in order to continue its ministry at St. Ann Church. As per our current leader, Annette Leber, our SPRED volunteers are retiring and need others to take their places to assist our friends with special needs in our faith community. We are having a meeting Monday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m. for parents of children, adolescents, young adults, and adults with special needs, as well as interested adults who want to be a role model to our friends in working with this ministry. You will meet Annette and her group who will explain the SPRED program. Parishioners with intellectual and developmental disabilities and learning problems from the age of six to well into their 80s are served through various Archdiocese SPRED programs. At St. Ann, we serve residents from LARC who are adults (ages 22 and older). St. Ann SPRED is seeking adult men and women who want to grow in their faith and be a friend to one person from LARC within a small faith group of eight volunteers and six friends. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy meeting others, and are open to friendships with other parishioners. This ministry helps each participant become more aware of the presence of God in their lives through a specialized program. Each volunteer is paired with a friend and they learn from each other, and experience joy, laughter, prayer and hope and fellowship. No prior experience is needed to become a volunteer, and training is provided. The group meets monthly September to June. For more information, please call the St. Ann Parish Office at Jennifer Gray, Bulletin Editor bullstannch@aol.com MARDI GRAS Let the Good Times Roll Parade Beads Beads Beads Saturday, February 10th Social Hour: 6-7 PM Cash Bar Mardi Gras: 7-11 PM Tickets in Advance: $20 Music by: DJ KT At door: $25 (Must be 21) Catered by: Glenwood Oaks

8 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-7; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30 19:3; Ps 86:1-6; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10-12; Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147:1-6; 1 Cor 9:16-19,22-23; Mk 1:29-39 MILITARY Trevor Blaszczyk, Chaplain Marcin Bulinski, Matthew Daliege, Jeffrey Frjelich, Mike and Lauren Fruehling, Matthew Golden, Sgt. James Grunhard (Middle East), Jordan Hasberger, Joshua Hasberger, Jeff Hefner, Lt. Alex Holba, Lt. Andrew Holba, Lt. Nicholas Holba, USAF, Giana Koce, Corey Longo, Jared Lopez, Jose M. Morfin, Sgt. USMC; Mark Nicola, Tom Raines, Robert Richmond, Steve Schluntz, USMC, John Smalley, Col. Donald Tomich, Lance Corporal George Trikolas, Michael Westervelt (Afganistan) REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 28, 2018 Come, let us bow down in worship; let us kneel before the LORD who made us. Psalm 95:6 Fr. Rochford, Jessie Auron, Patricia Albrecht, Rita Burke, George Carollo, Mary Ann Daliege, Brian Dowling, Jr., Charlotte Drozdowski, Cora Farrenkopf, Linda Foley, Edward Glynn, Elsie Grunhard, Millie Gunther, Cindy Hanus, Mary Kieta, Monica Kummerer, Joe and Mary Lamacki, Marie Lendi, Barbara Lundquist, Dorothy Malkowski, Elaine Marczewski, Mary Michelon, Alex Mischke, Bob Mischke, Annie Nicks, Pete Panozzo, Donna M. Ross, Amy and Charles Ruiz, Louise Ryan, Ann Sardella, Joanne Sebben, Valeria Tomich, Karen Truesdale, Seana Valentine. TRUE PROPHETS In Deuteronomy today we hear that God s very words will fill the mouth of a true prophet, but a false prophet will, in a manner of speaking, put mere mortal words into God s mouth. In Mark s Gospel, we see Jesus teaching and healing as a true prophet, one filled with the authority of God s own voice. The whole history of our church is filled with both true and false prophets. Some false prophets were extremely popular and quite well-versed in scripture, and even held positions of authority. But in today s Gospel we learn that Jesus fame spread because he taught with authority; he wasn t an authority because he was popular or famous. Elsewhere, we also learn from him, in his desert temptation confrontations with Satan, that anyone can quote scripture, even against God s purposes. Today we hear that his authority was not like that of the scribes, who held the official positions of religious authority in his day. Our work is to do our best to discern the true prophets in our midst, and to be true prophets as well. The psalmist tells us how to do this: by not hardening our hearts when God speaks. If we truly listen to God, it will be God s very words filling our mouths. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

9 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS February 3rd/4th 5:00 PM Kitty Crescent (Sacristan) Kim Dirck, Albert Djondo, Annette Matusik, Dcn. Jim 8:00 AM Janice Wenckus (Sacristan) Joe Wenckus, Ken Giovannetti, Lorraine Giovannetti, Dcn. Jim 10:00 AM Serena Hewitt, Bertha Malone Joe Mokry, Sandy Kalemba, Dcn. Jim Lectors 5:00 PM Ralph Sobie 8:00 AM Peggy Nessel 10:00 AM Susan Gates Altar Servers 5:00 PM Lori Lucente Brooke Reynolds 8:00 AM Vince DeLaurentis Nancy Warino 10:00 AM Albert Cruz Michael Herrick Sunday, January 28th, 2018 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time to February 4th 2018 Sunday-The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00-Raldo Rotoloni by Arlene & David Hudson 10:00-Helen Harkins by Barbara Sintes Monday-Weekday 8:00 World Peace Tuesday-Weekday 8:00 Martin Lopez by Betsy Diaz-Kudra Wednesday-Saint John Bosco, Priest 8:00 Robert Giovannetti Family Thursday-Weekday 8:00 Special Intention Friday-The Presentation of the Lord 8:00-Matthew Rzab by Karen and Pat Donlon Saturday-Weekday, Saint Blaise, Bishop & Martyr; Saint Ansgar, Bishop, BVM 8:00-Eucharistic Service Vigil of the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 Dolores Leluga by Vondell Boone Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00-Jim Eckrich by Christine Voltahorni 10:00-Christopher Carollo by Judy Konieczka TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION This is the year of St. Paul, and so one of the most visited churches of Rome is also one of the most beautiful: the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Like so many other churches, it was founded by the master-builder (or financier) Emperor Constantine about the year 315. Paul was martyred outside the walls of the City of Rome at a place called Tre Fontaine, probably on June 29, in the year 65, perhaps the first anniversary of St. Peter s crucifixion. Christians buried him in a quiet place about two miles away, and visited to pray. Constantine was running low on bricks, apparently, because the first church was tiny. In 386 it was demolished and today s basilica begun. This vast and towering space looks much the same today as it did in the fourth century. The centuries have not been kind to ancient Rome, but until the early 1800s St. Paul Outside the Walls survived beautifully, perhaps because it has been assigned for nearly a thousand years to Benedictine monks. It was therefore a vibrant place of daily prayer even through the centuries when Rome was a poor and nearly abandoned city. In 1823 a great fire resulted from a botched repair job to lead on the roof, and St. Paul s was destroyed. It is said that the whole world contributed to its restoration. Even the Russian czar and the viceroy of Egypt gave alabaster, malachite, and lapis lazuli for the pillars and the tabernacle. Several of the precious mosaics were able to be restored, bringing the ancient basilica back to life. One of the great treasures of the basilica is a set of prison chains, said to have been worn by the Apostle in the last days before his martyrdom. Unlike other Roman churches, St. Paul s stands in a garden-like suburban neighborhood, surrounded by stately palm trees, gardens, and parks. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

10 Clyde Blair Lillian Nowak A Candle in Rome Mrs. O'Malley was walking into town one morning when she ran into Father Timothy. The Father said, "Good Morning to you! Aren't you Mrs. O'Malley and didn't I marry you and your husband a year ago?" She replied, "Aye, that you did, Father." The Father asked, "And would there be there a little one yet?" She replied, "No, not yet, Father." The Father said, "Well, now, I'm going to Rome next week and I'll light a candle for you and your husband." She replied, "Oh, thank you, Father." Then they went their separate ways. Some years later they met again. The Father asked, "Well now, Mrs. O'Malley, how are you these days?" She replied, "Oh, very well, Father!" The Father asked, "And tell me, have you been blessed with any young ones yet?" She replied, "Oh yes, Father! Three sets of twin boys and four girls, ten all together" The Father said, "That's wonderful! And how is your other half doing?" She replied, "Well, he's gone to Rome to blow out your bloody candle. TRAVELING YOUTH MASS On Sunday, January 21st, our parish hosted several youth from our surrounding parishes in Vicariate VI for our first traveling youth Mass. This was planned in coordination with the Youth Ministers from the parishes of St. Anne (Hazel Crest), St. Jude the Apostle (South Holland), St. Kevin (Chicago), and Sts. Peter & Paul (Chicago). Fr. Karol and Dcn. Jim welcomed the youth to St. John and had several of them participate in the liturgy as well. The Mass followed with time for socializing and some fun, as the youth got to know each other better. Our plan is to continue to participate in future traveling Masses so that our Youth Squad is able to interact with youth of the other parishes and see how they are living their faith as well.

11 HOT LINES WHEN YOU NEED HELP NOW COURAGE For single mothers And unplanned Pregnancies Wounded Healers Grief Support Group So. Sub Council on Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Treatment Center Celebrate Rec Crisis Center For South Suburbia Faith Church Support Group SUNDAY COLLECTION Weekly Goal: $4, January 20/21 Sunday Collection $4,370.00* Envelopes Received 138* E-Giving $525.00* Transactions 17* Total Sunday Giving $4,895.00** Christmas Collection $13, *Includes Memorials **Includes E-Giving St. John 50/50 Raffle January 23, 2018 Congratulations to parishioner with envelope number 246 who won $ by participating in this week s 50/50 raffle. Next week we will start anew. See church bulletin boards for rules. PARISH COUNCIL COMMITTEE Lori Lucente-Chairperson Karen Leluga-Secretary Ora Adams John Kennerk Ricki Biank Judy Konieczka Ron Carine Ginny Williamson David Galbreath Maira Zambrano Next meeting: March 6PM PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE Joe Dillon/Bookkeeper Jim Adduci-co chair Dan Genisio-co chair Bill Miller-Secretary Susan Gates Phyllis Giroux Lynn Unyi Janice Wenckus Next meeting January 7PM TO TEACH WHO CHRIST IS Total Pledges/Donations:$425,874 Parish Share: $319,874 # of Pledges/Donations: 121 Actual Collections through December 2017: $155,698 Did not have a chance to donate? Questions? Call the Parish Office or the Campaign Office at ! Please consider signing up for electronic giving. It s simple, safe and secure. Go to select St. John Parish, and set up your contribution today!