Saint John Fisher Parish

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1 Saint John Fisher Parish September 2, 2018 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Born Into Life: February 11, 1935 Born Into Eternity: August 25, 2018 Some people come into our lives and quietly go Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never ever the same. Rectory: S. Washtenaw Avenue, Chicago, IL Phone: (773) Fax: (773) SJF Parish website: School: S. Washtenaw Avenue, Chicago, IL Phone: (773) Fax: (773) SJF School Home Page: Office of Religious Education: (773) Weekend Liturgies 4:00 P.M. Saturday 8:00, 10:00 A.M. 12:00 Noon and 5:30 P.M. Sundays Weekday Morning Liturgies Monday through Friday 6:30 A.M. Communion Service Monday through Saturday 8:15 A.M. Daily Mass

2 ST. JOHN FISHER PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the Catholic Community of St. John Fisher, formed by the gospel, nourished by the Eucharist, and united by love, are called to celebrate the kingdom of God and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in word and action. REST IN PEACE Please remember especially in your prayers this week: Rev. Thomas Purtell, Pastor Emeritus of St. John Fisher Parish; Robert Miroballi. PRAYER SUPPORT FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL We would like to keep parishioners and all those who are serving in the military in our prayers, especially: MSG Kevin Daley; CPL Thomas Leonard, USMC; Daniel Wagner; Pvt 1st Class Michael Carroll, USMC; Lt. Col. Eric Dougherty, USMC; Lance Cpl Kevin Butler, USMC; Lt. Brad Brunaugh; Pvt. Christopher Dinaso; PFC Ryan Hensley; PFC Steven Folliard; Captain Michael McCann, US Army; Kevin Roche; Steve Ayon; Pvt. Anthony Schmidt; PFC Terrance Wilson, US Army; Sgt. Robert Brennan Carroll, USMC; Lt. Cmdr. Patrick F. McInerney, USN.; Captain Patrick Tierney, USMC; Kyle Sellers, USAF; Lance Cpl Brennan C. McDonald, Jr., USMC; LCPL Jack Fitzpatrick, USMC; CA Christopher Chirillo, USA; Ensign Peter Smagur USN; 2 Lt. Bridget Bentley, USA; Timothy Kelly, USN; Andrew Mitchell Cullen, USMC; Airman William L. Murray; Lt. Andrew Piech, USMC; Lance Cpl. Joseph Killeen, USMC; Matthew C. Adas, USN. Lord, hold our military men and women in your loving hands Protect them as they protect us. WEEKLY OFFERTORY Sunday, August $8, READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 2: 1-5; Ps 119: ; Lk 4: Tuesday: 1 Cor 2: 10b-16; Ps 145: 8-14; Lk 4: Wednesday: 1 Cor 3: 1-9; Ps 33: 12-15, 20-21; Lk 4: Thursday: 1 Cor 3: 18-23; Ps 24: 1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5: 1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4: 1-5; Ps 37: 3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5: Saturday: Mi 5: 4a; Ps 13: 6: Mt 1: 1-16, Sunday: Is 35: 4-7a; Ps 146: 7-10; Jas 2: 1-5; Mk 7: 31-37

3 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS We are starting to anticipate the beginning of the R.C.I.A. sessions in October for those adults who would like to become Catholic. This is how someone becomes a Catholic. The R.C.I.A. process program is for: A non-baptized adult who is interested in the possibility of becoming Roman Catholic; An adult baptized in a Protestant tradition who wants to know more about Roman Catholicism and is considering becoming a Catholic; A baptized adult who has not had much Catholic education/formation and who would like to complete the Sacraments of Initiation (Confirmation and Eucharist). Anyone interested in knowing more should give Fr. Dan a call (773) Spread the word! Children s Faith Formation (C.F.F) : Religious Education begins on September 23 rd. We are excited to welcome students and families to a new year of Children s Faith Formation (C.F.F.) for grades 1-8. Classes begin on Sunday, September 23 rd at 8:45 in classrooms next to the Church. We schedule our classes on Sunday morning (8:45 9:45) to make it easy for children and families to attend the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Archdiocesan policy requires children to have 2 year of instruction before receiving the sacraments: Grades 1 and 2 for First Reconciliation and First Communion, and grades 7 and 8 for Confirmation. We look forward to great year for all our students. Registration begins on September 10 th. More details will follow. ATTENTION! If you are planning to volunteer and/ or coaching at St. John Fisher School this year, here are the Virtus Requirements: Attendance at a three hour Virtus workshop (virtusonline.org)(1 time requirement) Background check in Virtus (virtusonline.org)(1 time requirement) Acknowledgement that you have read and agree to the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct available on school web site (1 time requirement) Completion of a CANTS form available on school web site (turn in the form to school, DO NOT MAIL) (This is done annually every year) *You will receive an notification directing you to the Sexual Harassment training link when and if volunteers are included. It is important that you update your contact information so that you can rive the notification. *If you are coaching or serving as a catechist/scripture Safari Facilitator you must also complete the online Mandated Reporter Training. (archchicago.org protection of children to get link for mandated reporter training) (This is a 1 time requirement) These are firm requirements. There will be no exceptions to these requirements. Please act today. Any questions/concerns please contact Mary Margaret Redmond at mredmond@sjfschool.net Stewardship = Time - Talent - Treasure

4 NO EXCUSES MINISTRY St. John Fisher s ministry in support of victims of Domestic Violence will join with St. Christina and St. Cajetan on Monday, September 10th at 7:00 pm at St. Cajetan s Parish Center, 2445 West 112th Street in Chicago. QUEEN OF HEARTS TAKE 2 ST. JOHN FISHER QUEEN OF HEARTS RAFFLE 60% to the winner and 40% to SJF The pot is over $36,000 and climbing every day! Buy tickets after 10am Mass on Sundays in Church Foyer and every day at Cork and Kerry Winner need not be present If card is selected and you don t get the Queen of Hearts, you still win $100-$500 weekly If no one wins, we dump the tickets and start fresh next week questions to sjfqueenofhearts@yahoo.com HELP BUILD THE EXCITEMENT NOW! MEMORIAL GARDEN ORDER FORMS AVAILABLE Our summer drive for orders for the St. John Fisher Memorial Garden is continuing. Orders will be engraved and set in place during the month of September. Forms are available in the rectory office and at the church entrances. It is our hope that this space will provide an opportunity for prayer and contemplation as we remember loved ones who hold a special place in our hearts and in the life of our parish community. ST. JOHN FISHER MUSIC MINISTRY Please join in the joy of singing in the St. John Fisher adult choir! Always looking for those of you who would be interested in singing for liturgies, special feast days, holy days and other special events. Choir season begins on Thursday, September 6th at 7:00pm as a special Meet and Greet, in the church, and official choir season kicks off on Thursday, September 20th at 7:00pm in church.. Regular rehearsals are on Thursday evenings in the church, from 7:00pm-9:00pm. We are planning a wonderful Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 11th (details to follow) and some other special events along the way. Afraid of commitment? We are very open to a very special group for Christmas and Easter who would love to sing, but don t have the year long availability. Please consider joining us in praise and song! Please contact Terri Lenz, Music Director (708) or thereselenz@aol.com for more information.

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6 CELEBRANT/LECTORS: Saturday, September 8 Celebrant: Reader: Father Pat Brandt Sunday, September 9 8:00 AM Celebrant: Father Reader: Ray Kroll 10:00AM Celebrant: Father Reader: Dan Olson 12:00 PM Celebrant: Father Reader: Janet Joyce MASS INTENTIONS AND SCHEDULE Monday, September 3 6:30AM NO Communion Service 9:00AM For All Who Labor Tuesday, September 4 6:30AM Communion Service 8:15AM Charles Smith Regina Arndt Norine Sullivan Marcia Collins Wednesday, September 5 6:30AM Communion Service 8:15AM Deceased Members of Lanigan and Callaghan Families Dennis and Maureen Kane-Wade Special Intention of Jerry Lewitke Family Ray Kroll Thursday, September 6 6:30AM Communion Service 8:15AM Joseph A. DiPietro Spaitis Family Maureen Lanigan Family EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Saturday, September 8 4:00PM 1.) N. Del Valle; 2.) P. Hayes; 3.) M. Ochs; E.M.1) J. Jacob (T);.E.M.2) Deacon; E.M.3) M. Kozek; E.M.4) D. McHugh; E.M.5) K. Kozek September Sacristan: M. Redmond Sunday, September 9 8:00 AM E.M.1) M. Johnson (T); E.M.2) R. Kroll; E.M.3) Deacon 10:00AM 1.) Deacon; 2.) R. Mahoney; 3.) M. Schumann; E.M.1) J. Vaclavik (T); E.M.2) J. Gainer; E.M.3) P. Gribble; E.M.4) M. Vaclavik; E.M.5) N. Riggio September Sacristans: A. Schumann 12:00PM E.M.1) Deacon; E.M.2) D. Gardner (T); E.M.3) J. Murphy; E.M.4) P. Earley; E.M.5) M. Condon Friday, September 7 6:30AM Communion Service 8:15AM Ted and Nancy Family Clem Hoynacki Jackie Hojnacki Saturday, September 8 8:15AM Mary Anne Fitzmaurice Jim Fitzmaurice 4:00PM For the People of St. John Fisher Parish Sunday, September 9 8:00AM John and Helen O Hara O Hara Family Renee Isadore Healy Family 10:00AM Philip Murnane Marion Family Eleanore Lewandowski Tim and Julia McSweeney 12:00PM Konen Family Robert Konen Eileen Kramer Maplewood Families If you wish to generously remember St. John Fisher Parish / School in your will, ensuring its growth and vitality for years to come, you may include the following general statement: I give (the sun of $ )* to St. John Fisher Parish / School, located in Chicago, Illinois. Please contact pastor Fr. Ken Budzikowski at (773) or Brendan Keating, Sr. Director of Planned Giving at (312) or bkeating@archchicago.org for more information. *You may also give a percentage of your estate, or a specific asset.

7 SAVE THE DATES FOR FISHERFEST 2018! SEPTEMBER 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th Check out our website for updates on the hours and bands and other news: And while you are writing it on your calendar, get your raffle ticket for the $25, Grand Prize! For your $ you get six (6) other chances to win: 2nd Prize $2,500.00; 3rd Prize $ 2,000.00; 4th Prize $1,000.00; 5th/6th prizes $ St. John Fisher School Families that purchase a ticket are also entered into a separate raffle for 2 Mega Bracelets and $30.00 in food tickets, provided they buy their raffle ticket before September 10th! Raffle tickets are available after Saturday 4PM Mass, and all Sunday Masses, and available for purchase online at You can also stop in at, call or mail the attached form with a check to the rectory to purchase a ticket. Have you signed up to volunteer at Fisherfest yet? The Ticket Booths are a fun way to volunteer and work with your friends! We need 60 volunteers to work 2 hour shifts from Thursday Sunday. Grab a friend and sign up today! The link to the online sign up is below: If you would rather call to let us know you re volunteering, please call Pam Doherty (773) and we ll work out your schedule. We couldn t run this fest without our great families helping!! *************************************************************************************** FISHERFEST 2017 RAFFLE TICKET ORDER FORM Return to St. John Fisher Rectory, South Washtenaw Avenue, Chicago IL NAME: ADDRESS: CONTACT #: # OF TICKETS: ***************************************************************** HELP NEEDED Off duty police officers (this is a great opportunity for school parents to volunteer to help our parish and school) are needed to work security at Fisherfest 2018 September 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th. Each officer will be asked to work one day to assist in keeping Fisherfest a safe, family community event. Please contact Mike Poppish (773) to volunteer or for more information. Congratulations to the winner of the Early Bird Raffle, Susan Hogan. Ticket #431. There are lots of lucky raffle tickets still available GET YOURS TODAY!

8 CHRISTMAS WITHOUT CANCER 5K RUN / WALK Please join us for our 4th Annual CWC 5K Run / Walk on Saturday, September 29th, Race starts at 9:00 AM at Klein Park (3450 West 97th Street in Evergreen Park). Please register on-line by September 21st, 2018 or in person at First National Bank of Evergreen Park (Northeast corner of 95th and Pulaski) on Wednesday, September 26th and Thursday, September 27th from 3:00 6:00 PM. For more information and complete details visit the website ChristmasWithoutCancer.org HELP WANTED St. John Fisher School is welcoming applicants interested in becoming a substitute teacher at our school. If interested, please contact the school office (773) GENEROSITY WEEKEND - SEPTEMBER 8th and 9th St. John Fisher Generosity Weekend Ministry continues to assist a local food pantry in their outreach to families in need of assistance. Your donation of a non-perishable food item on the weekend of September 8th and 9ths will be gratefully received and will help to make a real difference in the life of a family. Need a suggestion? See the list below! Peanut Butter / Jelly Pancake Mix / Syrup Macaroni & Cheese Baked Beans Cans of Chili / Stew Canned Fruits Corn Bread Mix Granola Bars Tuna Fish Soups (all kinds) Pasta Products Pasta Sauces Instant Potatoes Spaghettio s Sugar Rice Flour Crackers Coffee / Tea / Cocoa Salt / Pepper Canned Vegetables COMMUNITY NEWS Ridge Historical Society seeks part-time assistant for a one person office, located at South Seeley. Applicant should have a mission and interest to preserve the history of the area. Computer, communication, organizational skills and ability to welcome the public are assets. Contact the Ridge Historical Society for more information (773) or ridgehistory@hotmail.com...sr. Rita of Cascia Grammar School Alumni Organization to hold all-class & parish reunion Saturday, September 8th at St. Rita High School (7740 South Western Avenue). Day s event will start with a 4 pm concelebrated mass in the high school shrine, followed by a reunion reception on campus from 5pm-midnight. Food provided 115 Bourbon Street and desserts by Rainbow Cone. More details and tickets can be found at or by calling Catherina Wojtowicz (312) Mother McAuley Annual Fore the Macs Golf Outing Thursday, September 27th at Ridge Country Club. Shotgun start at 3:00pm Dinner Part-Tee at 6:00pm. Golf, dinner, open bar is $ per person, Dinner and open bar only is $60.00 per person. Visit mothemcauley.org/alumnae for all details o r call Peggy Bourke (773) Inaugural Lenti Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser Sunday, September 30th, 2:00-6:00pm at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest IL. For complete information visit St. Rita High School invites prospective parents with sons in 7th or 8th grade to an Information Breakfast on Friday, September 7th from 9:30-11:00am in the school s McCarthy Student Center. Breakfast items will be available while hearing from the St. Rita Admissions and Administration Offices about the programs at St. Rita. Please RSVP to Mr. Ed Leiser 04, Admissions Director, at eleiser@stritahs.com or call (

9 PARISH PRIESTS Rev. Kenneth Budzikowski, Pastor Rev. Daniel Tomich, Associate Pastor Rev. Thomas J. Purtell, Pastor Emeritus Associate Rev. Paul Galetto, O.S.A., PhD. Deacons Deacon Robert Carroll Deacon Raymond Reilly Deacon Couple Tom and Mary Siska Deacon Couple Clayton and Betty Kort Sister Jean Anne McGrath, C.S.J., Principal Elena Chermak, D.Min., Dir. of Religious Education (773) Terri Len, Music Director (708) Kim Madonia, Youth Minister (708) SACRAMENTS Baptisms: Sundays at 1:15 P.M. Baptismal Preparation Class, 11:30 A.M. First Sunday of Month. Contact Rectory for details. A Baptismal Preparation Program is a requirement in the Chicago Archdiocese. Reconciliation: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Saturdays 3:00 to 3:45 P.M. or by appointment Marriage: Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory at least six months before the wedding. A marriage preparation program is a requirement in the Archdiocese (Pre-Cana, Discovery Weekend, etc.). Communion for Homebound Parishioners: Members of our parish family who are ill or homebound, please call the parish office and a Minister of Care will bring communion to your home at your convenience. New Parishioners: We welcome you! Please introduce yourself to us. We ask that you register in the rectory office. Parishioners- Please remember to keep your contact information updated in the parish records.

10 CHURCH NAME & NUMBER Saint John Fisher # ADDRESS S. Washtenaw Avenue Chicago, IL PHONE CONTACT PERSON Mary Ann SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat XI HyperTerminal Windows XP Professional PRINTER HP Printer assistant deskjet 6122 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT Cover through 10 SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN September 2, 2018 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Mary Ann Kroll - (773) Mary Ann