SAINT ISAAC JOGUES PARISH

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1 SAINT ISAAC JOGUES PARISH 8149 Golf Road, Niles, IL Fax: Website: That in all things, God may be glorified ~ Saint Benedict ~ Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 7, 2013

2 Page Two Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 7, 2013 Ecumenical Dialogue in Progress St. Isaac Jogues Ecumenical Committee has spent much time reflecting on documents that encourage dialogue and cooperation among Christians. Because of that, the committee is well motivated. For two years there has been a prayer initiative during the Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity (Jan ). St. Isaac Jogues has written other Christian parishes in our area and pledged prayers for their needs. The prayer initiative is an outreach that recognizes a Christian fellowship that already exists as well as the desire for greater unity. Thanks to the efforts of two members, in particular, we now have a solid base for dialogue with two Lutheran parishes, Messiah Lutheran in Park Ridge and Holy Trinity Lutheran in Glenview. Both pastors, Rev. Lynne Morrow and Rev. Robin Brown, have responded with openness and genuine interest. Rev. Morrow was a guest at the committee s May meeting. I feel the dialogue we prepared for has finally begun. Pastor Morrow accepted our invitation to join us for the 13th Annual Chicago Ecumenical Prayer Service on June 9. The Ecumenical Prayer Service was hosted this year by the Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese. Co-sponsored by the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity of the Catholic Church, the prayer service took place at St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Cathedral in Bellwood. The Service was prepared by representatives of Christian churches to celebrate the annual Unity observance. Each year a different country provides a cultural and religious focus. This year that country was India. The theme was taken from Michah 6: WHAT DOES GOD REQUIRE OF US? Before the Prayer Service, there were round table discussions and refreshments. This enabled groups to engage in Gospel-inspired dialogue before praying together. It was a wonderful opportunity for committee members and parishioners who joined us on that day. The positive interaction had two sides - - one distinctly religious and the other cultural. Since the Ecumenical Service, our committee has met with Pastor Morrow and parishioners from Messiah Lutheran Church. It was another introductory dialogue. What Ecumenism Means to Me? was the groundbreaking question. The question allowed representatives to introduce themselves. The introductions revealed unique experiences as well as common ground. We briefly discussed the most recent development in Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue-- From Conflict to Communion. Released June 17 by the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the Lutheran World Federation, the document outlines ideas for joint commemorations in 2017 of Martin Luther s 95 Theses, often recognized as the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. We agreed to explore the new document as well as the 1999 joint agreement of Catholics and Lutherans on Justification. The importance of the earlier document is that it represents essential harmony and agreement for Catholics and Lutherans about Salvation. In weeks to come, more information on the Lutheran- Catholic Dialogue and other Ecumenical, Interfaith, and Interreligious news will appear in the Bulletin. - Fr. Luczak

3 Page Three Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 7, 2013 As you ve heard over the past two weeks, the Teach Who Christ Is Campaign is underway. The campaign, raising funds for the Archdiocese of Chicago and individual Parishes, was developed for the sole purpose of supporting Catholic education and strong faith formation. Over the next several weeks and months, we will share information in the hope that you, too will agree that a successful campaign is critical to our Parish, the community and the Archdiocese of Chicago. One of the main goals is making Catholic education available and affordable. Today, almost 89,000 elementary and high school children in the Archdiocese of Chicago are benefitting from Catholic education. Statistically, high school graduation rates from Catholic schools are 99% compared to a 61% city wide average. Composite ACT test scores of 22.9 compares to a state average of 20.9 and a national average of % of Catholic schools outperformed all or most other educational options including magnet and charter schools. Significantly lower drop out rates and better education leads to brighter prospects for employment and the ability to become productive adults. Catholic education provides a safe place for people to learn because of what we believe about love and respect. Catholic schools also perform important civic functions by grounding students, both Catholic and those from other faiths, in the virtues that produce good citizens. Tuition costs can make it difficult, if not impossible, for children to attend Catholic schools. $150 million will be allocated to a new scholarship fund. This fund will support the primary objective by making scholarships available to those in need. We all have a vested interest in supporting education for future generations. Closer to home and away from the Catholic school environment, Catholic education and faith formation happens in Parishes every day. Religious education programs for our children and faith formation for our adults is also one of the core objectives. 90,000 children and teens are enrolled in programs in our parishes Parishes offer a variety of programs in English and other languages addressing the needs and diversity of Catholics everywhere Parishes offer education programs to persons with disabilities within their communities 50% of our children are not receiving any formal education in their Catholic faith 49% of adult Catholics say they cannot explain their faith to others per an NCR study from September 2005 Religious education and faith formation programs come in many forms and require funding to strengthen current programs, develop new programs where needed and continually support catechists in their continuing education pursuits. Many parishes struggle to provide the financial support necessary for better tools, equipment and instructional materials to keep our students engaged and enrich our catechists. The Archdiocese has targeted $10 million directly for the development and enhancement of religious education programs and training for catechists. As we develop our case statement we need to focus on our religious education needs and wants here at St. Isaac Jogues.

4 Page Four Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 7, 2013 NOW SHOWING AN AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES The 5 th Annual Benefit Concert in honor of parishioner Buddy Charles Gries is next Sunday, July 14 th at 3:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Room. An Afternoon at the Movies will star Audrey Morris, Frank D rone, Anne Burnell, Mark Burnell, Joel Barry, Steve Heliotes, Ernie Lane, Bob Solone, Scott Urban and Pat Gries. It will also feature the vocal stylings of Fr. Andrew Luczak. All of this for the incredibly low price of only $20 (tax deductible) with all proceeds going to St. Isaac Jogues Church! Beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks will be available. Bring your family, friends and neighbors and come enjoy an afternoon of great music and lots of fun with some of Buddy s friends who continue to donate their time and talent to honor the memory of their friend and fellow entertainer and our friend and fellow parishioner Buddy Charles Gries! Tickets are on sale this week at the Rectory and the Religious Education Office and will be available at the door next Sunday. Your support will be greatly appreciated! TEEN GROUP The Teen Group meets TODAY at 11:30 a.m. down in the Hall. All teens (going into 8 th grade and older) are invited to come for food, friendship, prayer, discussion, and planning for the summer and coming year. We d like to go back and visit the residents at the Little Sisters of the Poor facility, talk about our participation in the October St. Isaac Jogues Festival, and hear your ideas for the group and its activities! See you there! RAISING FAITH-FILLED KIDS: WORDS Consider all the thousands of words you speak to your family every day. Words are powerful. They can lift us up, knock us down, wound us deeply, or cause our hearts to soar. Words allow us to communicate what we want and need, what we believe and value, and whom we love and why. When we make a promise, we say, I give you my word, which means I stake my reputation and honor on what I say. At Mass, we hear the words of Scripture and pray, Thanks be to God. In the coming year, we will reflect on one word each week to help you grow strong as a Catholic parent. This week simply notice the words you share with your family. Do your words nurture your children s tender faith? Tom McGrath, c2013, Archdiocese of Chicago in partnership with Loyola Press

5 Page Five Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 7, 2013 WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR? Salaam or Peace As our Muslim neighbors begin their fast during the month of Ramadan this week, we begin a series of articles about Islam from the Archdiocesan Office for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. As we strive to grow in respect of and knowledge of other Christian and faith traditions, we hope you will find this helpful. Thanks for taking a glimpse at this new insert in your Sunday bulletin. The title itself may be quite familiar for most of us as we, from time to time, listen to the Gospel that tells us the story about the Good Samaritan. A driver who got stuck on a deserted road may praise a fellow as a Good Samaritan for stopping by and giving him or her a rise home. That s how familiar this parable is to us. Aptly illustrated by its simple yet strikingly profound graphic, this Who is my neighbor? section announces a start of a literary-catechetical series that seeks to inform us about the religion and life of Muslims. Why Muslims? First, we can ask ourselves: How much do we know about Muslims or Islam? Shouldn t we be interested to know the Muslims in our neighborhoods? In our workplaces? Or the Muslims whom we meet from time to time in the streets or markets? Do we really know Who is my neighbor? More next week! MISSION Today s first reading from Isaiah was occasioned by the return of the Jewish people from exile. The prophet visualizes the Holy City as a mother welcoming her children home. The people may now look forward to prosperity and comfort. In this post -Pentecostal season, the Church attributes this sense of fulfillment to the Holy Spirit. Paul, on the other hand, speaks of the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is the single thing of which he will boast, for it is the means by which we are recreated. The comfort and prosperity promised in the first reading are here transformed by a deepening of the Christian paradox. Luke s Gospel describes the calling and the mission of seventy-two others, who are commissioned to bring in the harvest. The number is symbolic, since according to Jewish tradition the number of nations in the world is seventy-two. This then is a universal mission, a catholic mission to all the world. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Registration for the Religious Education Program for Kindergarten through Confirmation Year II continues! Please send in or drop off the form that was mailed to returning families or if you are new to the Religious Education Program, please call the RE Office, 847/ , to set up a time to come in and fill out registration forms. You will also need to bring a copy of each child s baptismal certificate if they were not baptized here at St. Isaac Jogues Church. Kindergarten classes meet on Sundays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and Grs. 1 Confirmation Year II meet on Mondays, 6:45-8:00 p.m. Families are strongly encouraged to have their children come each year as no one year suffices in providing what is important for a strong faith foundation. Students preparing for sacraments must attend for the two immediate years prior to receiving each sacrament. If families have children with special needs or who have not received their sacraments, we would be happy to meet with you and discuss options. There is tuition along with applicable book and sacrament fees. Families with financial concerns are encouraged to talk with us as no child is denied religious education because of finances. All are welcome! If you have questions, please call the Religious Education Office at 847/ We look forward to the opportunity to help all families raise their children in our Catholic faith!

6 Page Six Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 7, 2013 YEAR OF STRONG CATHOLIC PARENTS On July 1 st the Archdiocese of Chicago entered the third year of our Strategic Pastoral Plan, Reflect Christ s Light. The goal of this plan, which spans , is to grow the Catholic Community of faith in each parish in the Archdiocese by 20 percent by The purpose of the plan is to more deeply incorporate baptized Catholics into the Catholic Church over the entire course of their lives. The first year was the Year of Teens and Young Adults; the second year (which we just completed) was Year of Sunday Mass and now we begin the Year of Strong Catholic Parents. The focus of this third year is to foster deeper connections with parents, to provide a deep understanding of the sacraments as well as a growing appreciation for them as encounters with Christ and as the basis of the Christian life. It is hoped to highlight and encourage parents responsibility to raise their children in the faith, to create a family and home life that fosters a knowledge of faith, prayer and service in the world that works for justice and an appreciation of one s unique vocation or calling by God. This invitation to deeper reflection on their faith lives will hopefully lead to more confident, more courageous witness as they serve as role models and pass on the faith to their children. As we move forward into this year, we invite parents, grandparents, and others to share suggestions or ideas of events/ resources/etc. to assist parents and our parish to be strong in faith and to share it with enthusiasm and conviction with our children and teens. Send your thoughts to the RE Office, call 847/ , or to sijre2004@yahoo.com. PRAYING FOR OUR COUNTRY While the Fortnight For Altar Flowers In Loving Memory of Roy Breyer Marlene Garber In Loving Memory of Michael Stachura Sharon Doyle Freedom has concluded, the need for prayer for religious freedom and conscience rights to be upheld remains. Come pray the Patriotic Rosary each Friday at 7 p.m. in the church and/or join in First Friday Adoration and Devotions, 7-10 p.m. (next one is Aug. 2).

7 Page Seven Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 7, 2013 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION It s high summer now, school is out, the pace of work slows, and some people drift away. There are visitors in the churches every summer, and familiar faces are among the missing. Some find the summer s call more appealing than the summons of the church bells. Many, however, would not dream of missing a Sunday, and so they make their way to Mass in unfamiliar places, watching the locals for clues as to when to sit or stand, where the Communion stations are. In answering the call, they keep the sabbatical rhythm of the Christian life: every seventh day, the Body of Christ assembles for worship. For centuries, there was no obligation to Sunday Mass in the sense of a written law, but Christians have always yearned to be together on Sunday. In the city of Abitina, during a persecution by the Emperor Diocletian, a group of Christians were urged to stop worshiping together on Sundays. They responded, Then take our lives, for without the Sunday we cannot live. By a curious coincidence, the appointed readings today center us on thoughts of peace. On our Independence Day, the experience of worship situates us in community, and evokes a commitment from us to be advocates of peace in all aspects of our society s life. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Thursday: Saturday: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time World Youth Day St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions; Ramadan (Islamic observance) begins St. Benedict St. Henry; Blessed Virgin Mary READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 28:10-22a; Ps 91:1-4, 14-15ab; Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday: Gn 32:23-33; Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b, 15; Wednesday: Mt 9:32-38 Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a; Ps 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19; Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a; Ps 105:1-4, 6-7; Mt 10:24-33 Sunday: Dt 30:10-14; Ps 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36, 37; or 19:8-11; Col 1:15-20; Lk 10:25-37 TODAY S READINGS First Reading As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you Isaiah 66:10-14c. Psalm Let all the earth cry out to God with joy Psalm 66. Second Reading May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ Galatians 6: Gospel Jesus sends out the seventy-two Luke 10:1-12, The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

8 Page Eight Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 7, 2013 FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES We re very happy to say our St. Isaac Jogues Friday Night at the Movies is a success. This month we ll be screening The Shoes of the Fisherman, starring Anthony Quinn, Laurence Oliver, and John Gielgud among a stellar cast. This timely story involves the death of a Pontiff, causing the College of Cardinals to assemble in Rome to elect a new Pope. It shows all the pageantry and excitement behind the scenes in the Sistine Chapel and elsewhere in the Vatican. Since this film is 2 hours and 42 minutes long, we ll begin it at 6:30 p.m. on July 12 th. Doors open at 6 p.m. The film is free as well as the popcorn and sodas. All are welcome. Bring your friends. Join Team Catholic Charities Running to Feed the Hungry Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013 RUN OR RECRUIT A RUNNER FOR TEAM CATHOLIC CHARITIES Runners will receive complimentary training, an official team shirt, tips and support to help with fundraising, kick-off party, training nutrition and more. SAVE THE DATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2013 GUILD 5 IS PLANNING A CASINO TRIP TO HORSESHOE CASINO IN INDIANA. MORE INFORMATION IN UP AND COMING BULLETINS. DON T MISS OUT ON THIS FUN TRIP. MARK YOU CALENDARS! SPONSOR TEAM CATHOLIC CHARITIES Sponsors will receive recognition on the official team shirt, on race day, in our weekly s to our runners and more. JOIN THE COMMITTEE Funds raised will benefit Catholic Charities Food Assistance Programs If you would like to get involved, please contact Hillary Fash, Event Coordinator, at or hfash@catholiccharities.net or visit our website: The harvest is rich but the workers are few: therefore ask the harvest-master to send workers to his harvest. Pray for vocations. Depend on God s providence. (Luke 10:1-9) If you have ever considered a vocation to the priesthood, contact Fr. Francis Bitterman, fbitterman@archchicago.org or at , or go to For information on religious life contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez, OP at or eramirez@archchicago.org, and for the Permanent Diaconate program contact Deacon Bob Puhala at or bpuhala@usml.edu

9 Page Nine Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 7, 2013 The Women s Center At The Women s Center those who are pregnant and in a difficult situation find compassion, friendship and help. Very often they are being coerced into aborting their baby; but with our support, they are able to give birth to their children. We receive beautiful thank you notes after their babies are born. We need volunteer sonographers who are already certified or nurses trained in limited ultrasound. For information, call Kathleen at We are planning our annual, 3-mile, September Walk for Life. The event will be held on September 29 th at Our Lady of Victory, 5212 W. Agatite, Chicago (north) and St. Alexander, 126 th and 71 st Ave., Palos Heights (south). School groups, home school groups, church youth groups win a free Pizza Party for your team by collecting the most pledge money! For information and pledge sheets, phone or visit our website at We have a great need for a couple of people to work as baby furniture volunteers helping load clients vehicles at our Chicago office on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 2 or 3 p.m. Being bi-lingual is a plus. To help, jkeenan@womens-center.org or call Jackie at We are happy to pass on your used baby equipment to mothers who cannot afford to buy it. Our need is great because we have two distribution centers. If you attend a garage sale, please ask the sellers to donate items to us. We have a waiting list for 3 high chairs, 4 strollers, 3 double strollers, 5 infant car seats, 3 bassinets, 3 baby swings, 4 bouncers, 5 pack n plays, 3 fixed side cribs, 5 crib mattresses, 3 walkers, 2 changing tables and 2 toddler beds. A donation receipt for tax purposes is available. It will be a great help if you can deliver these to us. For our address, or if a pick-up by volunteers is needed, please call Baby formula and diapers in sizes 1, 4 and 5 are urgently needed. We also need maternity clothes, baby girl s clothing, sizes 0-12 months and boys clothing, sizes 7 to 12. These must be delivered to us unless accompanied by baby furniture. The families who receive these things are grateful for your generosity. While there are few universals among all the Na ve American peoples, one is a constant - the earth is our mother, and we need to treat it with respect. Na ve peoples knew how to walk so ly on the land, to treat it with respect, and to pass this love on to their children and grandchildren. Teachings were to honor the earth, to learn from what came before us, and to understand that we are dependent on the plants and animals that deserve our respect. How might our world be different if we were be er able to integrate their wisdom into our Chris an life of faith today. For more informa on, please call the Siena Center at , or visit and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/dusienacenter.

10 Page Ten Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 7, 2013 Sunday, July 7 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Monday, July 8 Mary Ellen Mc Nicholas & Family For the Living & Deceased Members of SIJ Ann & John Gilbert Jean Molitor Marion Statkiewicz 8:00 a.m. Purgatorial Society Roy Breyer Tuesday, July 9 8:00 a.m. Donna Kleeman Wednesday, July 10 8:00 a.m. Anna Stephenson Thursday, July 11 9:00 a.m. Vito Mastroleonardo Friday, July 12 8:00 a.m. Mary Swanson Saturday, July 13 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 14 Communion Service - No Intentions Richard Mac Donald Liturgy Next Week July :00 p.m. Fr. Kalas 7:30 a.m. Fr. McGlynn 9:00 a.m. Fr. Kennedy 10:30 a.m. Fr. Luczak/Deacon Paul 12:00 p.m. Fr. Janas Baptisms 1:30 p.m. Altar Servers July 13 5:00 p.m. July 14 7:30 a.m. Deacon Rod Alexandra Wais Christopher Wais Marco Lambo Thomas Striblen Mark Mangurali Alena Joseph 9:00 a.m. Jonathan Magboo, Jr. Kathy Janik Alexis Janik 10:30 a.m. Khayla Santiago Rene Dumayas Lawson Mathew 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Richard M. Arendt Giuseppe & Francesco Agostinelli For the Living & Deceased Members of SIJ Eduardo Rodriguez & Erlando Giron Mr. & Mrs. Anton Feiter 12:00 p.m. Carlo Lasco Athena Lasco Yuriy Martyniuk Reconciliation Fr. McGlynn Sacristans ARLENE TUREK MARY ANN SCANLON

11 Page Eleven Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 7, 2013 PASTOR: Rev. Andrew Luczak PASTORAL STAFF: Lori Herbert, Business Manager Dolores Stanton, Director of Religious Education Lisa Hall, Music Director DEACON COMMUNITY: Deacon & Mrs. Robert C. O Keefe Deacon Rod Ranola Deacon & Mrs. Paul M. Stanton WEEKEND LITURGY PRESIDERS: Rev. Ron Kalas Rev. Bernard Kennedy, O.F.M. Rev. Philip McGlynn, O.S.M. Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M. Eucharistic Celebrations: Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, & 12:00 Noon Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 11:00-12:00 Noon or anytime by request. Sacrament of Matrimony: Must be registered for six months prior to setting the wedding date with an additional six months for necessary preparation. Note: The following wedding times can be scheduled: Friday at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.; Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (Ceremony only) Sacrament of Baptism: Second and fourth Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM. Baptism Preparation Session must be completed before Baptism. Contact the Parish Office as soon as possible for details. Parish Office Website: office@sij-parish.com 8149 Golf Road, Niles, IL Janet Piovosi (Parish Secretary) Marlene Garber (A/R, Calendar Coordinator) Sarah Maugliani (A/P, Bulletin Editor) Religious Education Renata Jaroslawski (Staff Secretary) Music Ministry Parish Hall Ministry Center Parish School: St. John Brebeuf School Altar Flower arrangements are available through November 28, Parishioners are invited to decorate the altar with flowers in honor or memory of a loved one. There can be two arrangements each week. Your name and intention will be listed in the Bulletin. The cost of a flower arrangement is $ Dates fill up quickly, so please call the Rectory at to make arrangements for your special remembrance! Pray for RAY KOZ JODY POLASEK MARYANN CASTAGNA LEON KOSCIAK

12 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS ST. ISAAC JOGUES # Golf Road Niles, IL TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Sarah/Janet SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Windows XP Professional PRINTER Canon IR 3035 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION July 7, 2013 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU!