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: February 4, 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 AM and 10:00 AM Holy Days: 8:00 AM and 7:00 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 4th 5th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 18th 19th 21st Mardi Gras Ticket Sales 7:30 AM CCD Class 9:00 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 8:30 AM 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 ESL for Adults 7:15 PM K of C Potato Pancakes Dinner 5:00 PM Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM CCD Class 9:00 AM Adoration of the Holy Eucharist 3:00 PM Benediction 5:50 PM Lenten Soup Suppers 6:00 PM ESL for Adults 7:15 PM CRHP Meeting 6:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM 22nd ESL for Adults 7:15 PM Mardi Gras Wrap Up Meeting 7:00 PM 23rd Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM 25th CCD Class 9:00 AM 26th Adoration of the Holy Eucharist 3:00 PM Benediction 5:50 PM Lenten Soup Suppers 6:00 PM ESL for Adults 7:15 PM 27th Youth Group Meeting 6:30 PM 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, I would like to thank all of you for your financial support of this Annual Catholic Appeal. Our goal for this year is $12, If our contributions exceed the parish goal, St. John will receive a rebate of 100% of the funds donated over the goal. The following students received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on Saturday, January 27th at 10:00 AM Mass. Damian Cerda Jencarlos Cruz Ryker Kotecki Alexis Pizana Jesus Salazar Albert Cruz Jairo Duenas Isabella Mendez Diego Ramirez Please keep them and their families in your prayers, as they continue to prepare to receive Our Lord for the first time in Holy Communion on April 29th at the 10:00 AM Mass. Father Karol This weekend, our parish will be conducting the Annual Catholic Appeal in-pew Commitment Weekend. Please remember that the Annual Catholic Appeal is much different than a one-time special collection. It is a pledge campaign where you can make a gift payable in installments. The ACA theme, Come, Follow Me was selected to remind us to continue to answer Jesus call and services to share God s love with many others in our Parish and our Archdiocese. Each pledge makes a difference because all Parishes participate in the campaign and the gifts of many enable our Archdiocese to deliver needed ministries and services. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response.

4 GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE February 4, th Sunday in Ordinary Time For most of us, the dynamic between prayer and action is imperfect. Breakfast needs to be made and the kids dressed. Work demands our energy and additional responsibilities fill our evenings and weekends. Then there's the football game or a new TV series to stream. After all, don't we need to relax? We're all busy. But just imagine Jesus' situation in today's Gospel. He heals Peter's mother-in-law, drives out demons, and cures diseases late into the night. With very little sleep, he arises before dawn to capture some peace and quiet, only to find "those who were with him pursued him." How often do we feel pursued by the harried commitments, even when we try to seek rest? Perhaps we can learn something from the response of Jesus. Jesus models two key things: the essential nature of prayer and the essential call of vocation. "He went off to a deserted place, where he prayed." Despite inevitable exhaustion, Jesus prioritizes time with the Father. We might not have easy access to deserts and mountaintops, but today's Gospel challenges us to take intentional time set apart for God. We can designate a "prayer chair" in a corner of our home or leave a little earlier to pick our children up from school so we can snatch time in a nearby chapel. We can pray the rosary on our commute or take the dog for a long walk in silence. However, when the Apostles arrive, Jesus doesn't linger overlong in the deserted place or make an excuse for why he can't return with his friends. Jesus is true to his calling. He continues on in his state of life, serving the people nearest to him. Like Jesus, we are invited to set intentional time for communion with God so that we can be refreshed and empowered for our communion with others. MEDITACIÓN EVANGÉLICO - ALENTAR EN- TENDIMIENTO MÁS PROFUNDO DE LA ES- CRITURA (Gospel Meditation) 4 de febrero de º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Tómame Señor de la mano y levántame! Te necesito, cúrame de mis enfermedades y dolencias, deja que me apiñe dentro de tu corazón. Que a partir de hoy sea yo una persona aliviada, y liberada, y así, poder luchar contigo en las adversidades de la vida. Que sea portavoz de la Buena Nueva, que luche contra todo tipo de mal, tanto físico como espiritual. Que el paso por la vida sea como el tuyo---hacer el bien--- que lo que toco ya no sea igual, que se transforme en misericordia. "Y todo lo hago por el Evangelio, porque quiero tener también mi parte de él.". (1 Corintios 9:23). San Pablo, es un ejemplo a seguir en su desbordante actividad misionera. Desde su camino en Damasco él se sintió atrapado por Cristo. Proclamó el amor, compasión y misericordia de Dios dada en Cristo para todo el mundo, sin dejar nada para el mismo. En el Evangelio Jesús sanó a la suegra de Pedro con un acto muy personal. "Jesús se acerco y, tomándola de la mano, la levanto. Se le quito la fiebre y se puso a atenderlos. (Marcos 1:31). Cuántas veces nos ha tomado Jesús de la mano para sanarnos? De qué forma hemos servido a los demás después de sanar? Antes y ahora, la gente acude a Jesús para mostrarle sus necesidades, cualquiera que sean. Una enfermedad, un accidente, un divorcio, o falta de trabajo. También se acude a Él, para agradecer sus bendiciones. La respuesta a este Evangelio es dar testimonio con nuestra vida de lo que Jesús ha hecho con nosotros y por el mundo entero. Amén!

5 GETTING TO KNOW..ORA ADAMS You may run into Ora at any Mass, 5, 8 or 10:00, but when it s 10 you will find her getting on her robe and joining the choir group to sing for us that morning! What inspired you to become a parishioner here at St. John Church? I attended Mass at several churches over the years, you can say that I church hopped. Fr. Peter was an inspiration to me when he came to our parish. He was a teacher and a scholar that challenged us to think and to reflect upon the gospels. He became part of my spiritual path. You have become involved in many ministries and activities in a relatively short amount of time; what has been your inspiration to become active and involved? I pray, and my prayer is asking for our Lord s direction. I ask how He wants me to best serve Him. Then I go where I think I can be helpful or of assistance. I try to see the Christ in everyone and let them see the Christ in me! I hope my conduct will radiate the Christ in me to others. Also, I have a positive yes you can attitude which is motivating. At this time of my life, the winter season, it is important to do as much as I can now. I continue to pray for God to give me the grace to continue to have a positive can do attitude. What is it like to be part of the choir? I resisted at first, but others encouraged me to join. I asked God to give me a voice. The hardest part was giving up my hats for church, but it is worth it. I really enjoy it! Each and every Sunday when I walk into church I see Rocky and Margo and I get to greet them; Margo always has a joke for me! Another couple that I love to see is Joe and Mary Rose, who always welcome me so warmly. With so many friends at church, you feel their love, they welcome me openly. Andy is such an inspiration to work with and inspiring too; he leads us in prayer before and after each practice. Sometimes I don t feel like coming to church for practice, especially in the bad weather but realize that he always comes and drives from farther away than I do. As a parish council member with an overall view of our parish, how do you see us today and in the future? Our parish has great potential for growth between the youth and we seasoned Catholics. The youth Masses are encouraging and positive to see. We parishioners are reaching for specific goals: loving one another like family and ministering to one another. As parish council members, we are communicating with St. John family with ideas and how to implement those ideas for renewal and growth. I love that we are doing more for youth events and meshing old and young alike in our parish. Who are some of your role models? My mom was a role model. And when I look around and see different women doing positive and wonderful things in our parish and community, I feel their spirits. They seem to lift you up and give you strength. What kind of work have you done? I was a social worker and worked in downtown Chicago for most of my career. Even though I am so called retired, I am still working, applying my life skills in many ways. I enjoy the ministry work here at church and am a Friend of the Glenwood Lynwood Library working with the children s programs. I go to Prairie State for a credit class and exercise program; it helps me to stay healthy mentally and physically. I volunteer at Grand Prairie with Joan Whitman. Whatever we do in life there is problem solving, and I ve learned to help others solve theirs on their own. Sometimes there is a resistance in each of us, and I ve also learned that God tells us what to do, as caring and compassionate people. Tell us about your family! I am the mother of three and grandmother of two, a nineteen-year-old and five-year-old. My son is an engineer and one daughter is a social worker and the other a chef. They all live out of town and have their own independent lives. They are all blessed with good lives. In the near future, I will be going to Israel to see the Holy Land with my son and am really looking forward to that. What are you reading lately? The book Fr. Bill Stenzel recommended The Man Nobody Knows by Bruce Barton; it s wonderful. You impress me as a strong and thoughtful woman of faith, a role model in our parish. What would you like to share with our youth regarding living a life of faith in today s world? Pay attention to the Word of God (good advice for all of us). Remember your parents were children once, so they know many things; listen to what they have to say. Older people have been there and done that, so children can learn a lot from their parents. And parents can learn from their children too. Little kids are so fascinating, so beautiful, so magical with their innocence. I enjoy the Masses with the children, and when Fr. Karol brings the kids to the altar stairs to sit and talk. We can each learn a lot from our kids, just watching them. We can learn a lot from watching you too Ora, if we can keep up with you that is! You are a treasure in our parish, and we are so blessed to walk the same spiritual path together.

6 Our Washington, D.C. and March for Life reflections What a beautiful expression of love - Love Saves Lives, as the March for Life theme so aptly puts it. This year s March for Life, the 45th annual, was attended by an estimated 100,000 who came together in our nation s capital to support the right for life (from conception to natural death). Fr. Karol was accompanied by Nancy Galbreath, Serena Hewitt, Rick Whitman and Ginny Williamson to march and show support for such an important issue for all of us. In addition to the March for Life, the group from St. John also spent time at Arlington Cemetery, the Pentagon, the new Museum of the Bible and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The group shared their experiences in the pictures and their comments below. Please talk with any of those who attended to learn more, and about ideas for next year s March for Life in Chicago. And please keep all those impacted by this cause in your prayers. As we walked where so many men and women are laid to rest who gave their lives for us, I was so touched by the quiet. The quiet of respect. I felt honored to be there. We saw heroes and prayed for those who fought for us. We saw the youth of our Faith pray together, march for their beliefs, and stand for their rights. People of all generations and faith and heritage come together peacefully to practice the rights that those heroes we prayed for gave us. I was amazed by the beauty of the Basilica and the peacefulness we felt on our visit the first day. Then to see the Basilica completely filled with all those there for the vigil Mass for the March for Life was beyond words. Young, old, from every part of the country, coming together, to pray together. It was beautiful. I ve been to DC once before. I d seen some of the city, the history, the monuments and the museums; but the impact and the impression from being at such a meaningful event is so much deeper than a sight seeing tour. It feels like the country is still working as it should and the people s voices are being heard. Our political machine may be broken in many ways and politics and politicians may make people cringe but citizens are still passionate and are still trying to do what s right in large numbers, Good for America. Thank you Father Karol for the opportunities and the friendship you are bringing to our parish.

7 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 each month. Thank you for your continued support of our parish. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS All women of St. John Parish are invited to join CRHP Christ Renews His Parish. Renewal Weekend will be April 21-22, Hear more about the CRHP weekend at all the Masses this weekend. 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.

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9 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-15; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-22; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 11:1; Mk 1:40-45 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 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 4, 2018 [The LORD] tells the number of the stars and calls each by name. Psalm 147:4 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. TIRELESS DISCIPLESHIP The stories we ve been hearing these weeks come from the very first chapter of Mark, and they show us the public ministry of Jesus in its infancy. Today s account shows some of the strain or adjustment of his new life of preaching the reign of God, healing the sick, and casting out demons. Notice that after sunset, when darkness ended the workday, people brought the sick and possessed to Jesus. The following day he rose before dawn to get away by himself to pray, but to no avail. Simon Peter and the others don t just look for him, they pursue him, filled with the fervor that his ministry has incited. With the self-sacrificing example he gave until the end of his earthly life, he tells his followers that this is his whole purpose. Through Mark, he is also telling the early church, and he is telling us, that this is our purpose, our vocation: to be tireless in our pursuit of proclaiming the Good News, and in bringing the healing, reconciling touch of Christ to the world. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

10 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS February 10th/11th 5:00 PM Cathie Branch (Sacristan) Karen Leluga, Ralph Sobie, Annette Matusik, Tim Settle 8:00 AM Judy Konieczka (Sacristan) Janice Wenckus, Jim Selsor, Charlotte Trznadel, Linda Williams 10:00 AM Serena Hewitt, Sandy Kalemba, Bernadette Harper, Kim Arvia, Ginny Williamson Lectors 5:00 PM Bob Leluga 8:00 AM Peggy Nessel 10:00 AM Patty Oliver Altar Servers 5:00 PM Kim Dirck Kitty Branch 8:00 AM Nancy Galbreath Dave Galbreath 10:00 AM Elizabeth Zambrano Lori Lucente Sunday, February 4, 2018 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time to February 11, 2018 Sunday-The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00-Jim Eckrich by Christine Voltattorni 10:00-Christopher Carollo by Judy Konieczka Monday-St. Agatha, Virgin & Martyr 8:00 Clyde Blair by Janice & Joe Wenckus Tuesday-St. Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs 8:00 Edward Prystalski Jr by Rosalie Prystalski Wednesday-Weekday 8:00 Barbara Giovannetti by Family Thursday-St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin 8:00 Mrs. Billie Cooke by Roslon Seals & Fam. Friday-Weekday 8:00-Eucharistic Service Saturday-St. Scholastica, Virgin 8:00-Eucharistic Service Vigil of the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 Todd Regan by Judy Konieczka Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00-Jim Eckrich by Carlos Minetti 10:00-Dolores Leluga by Richard & Sandy Kalemba TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION We re reading St. Paul s letter to the Corinthians these days. What was Corinth like? It had a beautiful setting on an isthmus, about fifty miles from Athens. The location makes for very easy exchange by sea routes between Greece and Italy, a factor in its economic success even today. In Paul s day it was a cosmopolitan and wealthy city with inhabitants drawn from all over the world, including a sizeable Jewish community. When Paul arrived about the year 50, the city was only about a century old, but already five times the size of Athens. Paul lived in Corinth for a year and a half, and a few years later came back for three months. The community of Christians there struggled against the influence of a very secular and self-indulgent society that was blind to the plight of the poor. Pagan attitudes afflicted the community, which had a way of breaking Paul s heart; he wrote to them sometimes with many tears (2 Corinthians 2:4). Today, Corinth is a small industrial city. Its historic core has been destroyed by a series of earthquakes over the centuries, and what little remained was totally obliterated in a war with Turkey in the 1820s. There s a core city with glamorous shops to catch the tourists, but it is mainly a cargo port, with piles of marble, tiles, and minerals everywhere, a huge oil refinery nearby, a busy canal, a modern fast rail line to Athens, and a meeting point of major highways. Today, the remains of the Temple of Apollo and the marketplace are more ruined than most such sites. The glory of the city Paul knew well has faded, but the relevance of his words shines through the centuries. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

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 27/28 Sunday Collection $3,332.46* Envelopes Received 124* E-Giving $415.00* Transactions 14* Total Sunday Giving $3,747.46** *Includes Memorials **Includes E-Giving St. John 50/50 Raffle January 30, 2018 Congratulations to parishioner with envelope number 826 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 March 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!