Saint John Fisher Parish

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1 Saint John Fisher Parish September 9, 2018 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time 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. BAPTISM We welcome the following child into God s family: Caleb Martin Psik, child of Brett M. Psik and Carrie M. Isaily REST IN PEACE Please remember especially in your prayers this week: Parishioner Steven Bechina, husband of Lori; Judith Kiehn, mother of parishioners Daniel and Kevin Kiehn; James Farris; Ryan Martel; William McCloskey. 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. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 5:!-8; Ps 5: 5-7, 12; Lk 6: 6-11 Tuesday: 1 Cor 6: 1-11; Ps 149: 1b-6a, 9b; Lk 6: Wednesday: 1 Cor 7: 25-31; Ps 45: 11-12, 14-17; Lk 6: Thursday: 1 Cor 8: 1b-7, 11-13; Ps 139: 1b-3, 13-14ab, 23-24; Lk 6: Friday: Nm 21: 4b-9; Ps 78: 1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2: 6-11; Jn 3: 1-17 Saturday: 1 Cor 10: 14-22; Ps 116: 12-13, 17-18; Jn 19: Sunday: Is 50: 5-9a; Ps 116: 1-6, 8-9; Jas 2: 14-18; Mk 8: 27-35

3 FISHERFEST IS 1 WEEK AWAY!!! This year, we are hosting the inaugural Special hours for our friends with Special Needs Day Friday, September 14, 2018 between 3-5pm To allow families with children with special needs an opportunity to attend the fest with reduced stimulation and multisensory awareness. Families are welcome to enjoy some of the Fisherfest rides, free of charge. Please contact Denise Kovacs (773) or Millissa Murdoch (773) , or us at sjfisherfest@gmail.com. If possible, please respond via . Remaining Mega Bracelet Sale Hours and Locations: St. John Fisher School South Washtenaw Avenue Tuesday, September 11th - 6:30-7:30pm in Kane Hall Wednesday, September 12th - 5:00-8:00pm in Kane Hall NO MEGA BRACELETS SOLD AFTER WEDNESDAY NIGHT, 9/12/18 We hope to see you all for fun and fellowship with magnificent midway rides, talented local bands, delicious neighborhood food and rewarding games for the whole family to enjoy! Lastly, there is still time to purchase your Grand Raffle Ticket to be entered into the $1, tuition credit raffle. Just purchase your ticket here or after Mass or at the Mega Bracelet sales before 8pm on 9/12. and you will be entered. Note SJF next to your last name to confirm School Family. Class room with most raffle tickets sold by the end of the day 9/11 wins $3.00 in food tickets per student! Please consider volunteering at the Fest: Raffle Sales / Food set Thursday Sunday - Ticket Booths - Kids Area Or us to help with security or any of the above. Thanks! If you have any questions, please call the St. John Fisher Parish rectory(773) or us at sjfisherfest@gmail.com Thank you, St. John Fisherfest Committee

4 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. Check the parish website to see the registration form under the Religious Education tab. Registration forms are also available in the rectory office. 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

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6 CELEBRANT/LECTORS: Saturday, September 15 Celebrant: Reader: Father Dan Brennan Sunday, September 16 8:00 AM Celebrant: Father Reader: Laura Shallow 10:00AM Celebrant: Father Reader: Dan Mahoney 12:00 PM Celebrant: Father Reader: Patrick Hayes MASS INTENTIONS AND SCHEDULE Monday, September 10 6:30AM Communion Service 8:15AM Brendan McNicholas Family Tuesday, September 11 6:30AM Communion Service 8:15AM Virginia Rowan Anna Duffy Doris McArdle Moriarty Family Wednesday, September 12 6:30AM Communion Service 8:15AM Mary Carey Carey Family Maureen Lanigan Family Thursday, September 13 6:30AM Communion Service 8:15AM Brian Dosch Mary Kujawa Margaret Cusack Mary Makowski EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Saturday, September 15 4:00PM. 1.) A. Duffy; 2.) J. Rusch; 3.) M. Redmond; E.M.1) M. Ochs (T); E.M.2) M. Ickes; E.M.3) Deacon; E.M.4) J. Novak; E.M.5) R. Scannell September Sacristan: M. Redmond Sunday, September 16 8:00 AM E.M.1) L. Shallow (T); E.M.2) J. Butler; E.M.3) Deacon 0:00AM 1.) A. Schumann; 2.) Deacon; 3.) P. McGlinchey; E.M.1) T. Broderick (T); E.M.2) B. Stalla; E.M.3) A. Scott; E.M.4) K. Mlyniec; E.M.5) K. Sullivan September Sacristans: J. and S. Murphy 12:00PM E.M.1) Deacon; E.M.2) C. Galvin (T); E.M.3) A. Scott; E.M.4) P. Earley; E.M.5) J. Murphy Friday, September 14 6:30AM Communion Service 8:15AM Thomas Stehney Steve and Susan Osborn Kathleen Moss DeLacy Family Saturday, September 15 8:15AM Richard Kramer Lanigan-Callaghan Family Barbara Paul Bridget Thorne 4:00PM For the People of St. John Fisher Parish Sunday, September 16 8:00AM Betty Noonan Family Robert Hoggattt Southwest Medical Consultants 10:00AM Norine Sullivan Rita Reilly Eileen Kramer Gene and Pat White 12:00PM Thomas Stehney Mary Kujawa and Kevin Conlon Maureen Lanigan Judi Fitzgerald and Family 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 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) 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 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. The 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.

8 QUEEN OF HEARTS TAKE 2 ST. JOHN FISHER QUEEN OF HEARTS RAFFLE 60% to the winner and 40% to SJF The pot is over $38,000 and continues to climb 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 CONTINUE TO BUILD THE EXCITEMENT TODAY! HOW TO PLAY ST. JOHN FISHER QUEEN OF HEARTS Tickets are 6 for $5.00 List your name, phone number and select a number 1-54 on the back o your ticket. You can choose a different number for each ticket. Turn in ALL tickets you don t keep any tickets. If your name is selected you win $ If you name is selected and the card behind your number is any Queen other than the Queen of Hearts you win $ If your card holds the Queen of Hearts you win 60% of the pot. The current pot is over $38,000.00! # s that are no longer available are 8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 33, 37 & 41. Remember: Drawing is every Friday at 8:30pm at Cork and Kerry! WEEKLY OFFERTORY Sunday, September 2, $ 6, E-Giving (August Total) - $ 2, Direct Debits (August Total) - $ 4, St. Ann Sharing Parish( August Total) - $ 1,020.00

9 PARISH PRIESTS Rev. Kenneth Budzikowski, Pastor Rev. Daniel Tomich, Associate Pastor Seminarian: Colm Mitchell Deacon Robert Carroll Associate Rev. Paul Galetto, O.S.A., PhD. Deacons Deacon Raymond Reilly Deacon Couple Tom and Mary Siska Deacon Couple Clayton and Betty Kort Jim Fornaciari., Principal Elena Chermak, D.Min., Dir. of Religious Education (773) Music Director Terri Lenz, (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 9, 2018 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Mary Ann Kroll - (773) Mary Ann