St. Jude the Apostle Church South Holland, IL Established 1957 Rev. Ignatius I. Anaele Pastor Rev. John J. Powers Pastor Emeritus Herbert Drazba Deacon Mel Stasinski Deacon Timothy Springer Deacon Linda Morgridge Business Manager Shawn Perkins Music Minister Marsha Johnson Coordinator of Religious Education Kenneth Ziolkowski Parish Finance Council Chair John Turton Parish Pastoral Council Chair 880 E. 154th St., South Holland, IL 60473 Rectory Office Phone: 708 333-3550 Fax: 708 339-3336 Children s Religious Education: 708 225-1180 Email: ApostlJude@aol.com Website: www.stjudetheapostle.org Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 AM Weekday Masses: Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM Holy Day Masses: Vigil 7:00 PM Holy Day 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 to 4:45 PM Baptisms: Arrangements must be made in advance for catechesis and reception of the sacrament. All families must be registered parishioners. Contact the Rectory office at 708 333-3550. CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL Executive Pastor - Rev. Ignatius I. Anaele Principal - Mrs. Karen Brodzik 708-333-8173 www.christoursaviorcatholicschool.org Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 10, 2016 MISSION STATEMENT We, the family of faith of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in South Holland, nourished by the Word of God and Sacraments commit ourselves to know, love, live, and celebrate Jesus the Christ.
Page Two July 10, 2016 MASS INTENTIONS Sat., July 9 5:00 PM James T. Batzek & Gregory Zurek Requested by Batzek Family James Bogan Requested by Wife Sun., July 10 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Infant Justin Matyasik Requested by Jim & Diane Ostarello Robert Broberg Jr. Requested by Mary Simms Ann Wynn Requested by Marilyn Harvey In Thanksgiving Requested by Justina Obichere Mon., July 11 8:30 AM Bob Elliott Requested by Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Tues., July 12 8:30 AM Eugene Sitkowski Requested by John Giolkowski Wed., July 13 8:30 AM Mary Blindauer Requested by Pat & Ron Slusarski Thur., July 14 8:30 AM John Horn Sr. Requested by Wife Fri., July 15 8:30 AM Enrique Chacon Requested by Mary Simms Sat., July 16 5:00 PM Mark Marczak & Nancy Winiecki Requested by Family Mary Blindauer Requested by Wally & Dorie Janczak Sun., July 17 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Maurice & Anne Rey Requested by Family Gene Sitkowski Requested by Family Robert Elliott Requested by The Prkic Family 6-26 - 16 6-28 - 15 $ 4,857.95 $ 4,881.00 Fiscal Year End: $ 278,162.23 $290,480.16 7-3 - 16 7-5 - 15 $ 6,513.00 $ 5,375.98 Thank you for your support of the parish. The wine used at the Eucharist for the month of July is in memory of James T. Batzek & Gregory Zurek Requested by The Family. We thank them for their generosity. St. Jude Parish Calendar WEEKDAYS MON FRI 8:00 AM Rosary 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet Monday - July 11, 2016 Church Cleaning after Mass Knights of Columbus 7:00 PM Tuesday - July 12, 2016 Holy Hour following Mass Choir Practice 7:00 PM Wednesday - July 13, 2016 Bible Study 7:00 PM Saturday - July 16, 2016 Reconciliation 4:15-4:45 PM Mass 5:00 PM Sunday - July 17, 2016 Masses at 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 AM Monday - July 18, 2016 Church Cleaning after Mass Tuesday - July 19, 2016 Holy Hour following Mass Choir Practice 7:00 PM Wednesday - July 20, 2016 Bible Study 7:00 PM Saturday - July 23, 2016 Reconciliation 4:15-4:45 PM Mass 5:00 PM Sunday - July 24, 2016 Masses at 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 AM Beginning August 6th Saturday Mass will be held at 4 P.M. Please remember Douglas Blakeman, Monica Egwuogu & Rita Mytnik in your prayers. May they rest in peace. I-Agboola Awomolo & Chidinma Nwakanma DATE/MASS LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS Saturday July 16 5:00 PM Sunday July 17 8:00 AM Sunday July 17 10:00 AM Sunday July 17 11:30 AM Terese Kujawa Sylvia Stasinski Gerald Edeh John Krilich Frank Gruger Annette Mauro Jo Ann Ziemkowski Mark Ziemkowski Roy Pradelski Veronica Pradelski Carol Wojciechowski Dan Wojciechowski Cynthia Byrd Audrey Mitchell John Turton Mary Turton Michele Brown Roseanne Clayton Kaletha Seay Joseph Bermudez Omoregie Ogbodu Osamagbe Ogbodu Jude Azubuike Onyekachi Azubuike Nneayo Okabuonye Nnedi Okabuonye
July 10, 2016 Page Three Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The Old Testament reading from Deuteronomy praises God for inscribing the commandments in our very bodies. God's law is not distant or foreign, but a natural part of us. In his letter to the Colossians, Saint Paul echoes Moses, praising God for becoming one of us. The truly human, flesh-and-blood Jesus reminds us that God always wants to be recognizable and familiar to us. Jesus, who is also truly God, wants to be on intimate terms with each of us. God's passionate desire to be known by us is almost too wonderful to take in. Luke's Gospel helps us understand how to respond. The good Samaritan parable provides practical advice for those who believe in God's intimate love for them and want to share that love with others. NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED! Lots of people joke about do-it-yourself furniture stores whose products come in skinny boxes full of pre-cut lumber and tiny bags of hardware. The instructions inside often include confusing sketches and bewildering descriptions of how to accomplish each step. Many of us know the frustration of reaching a critical stage in the assembly, only to discover that the hardware bag lacks the necessary screws. Today's readings boldly proclaim that God can never be a source of frustration like this. The heart God gives to each one of us comes fully equipped to know, love, and serve God to the best of our ability. God's law is perfect, and God created us to know and follow the law. We come fully assembled--no missing pieces, no spare parts! BATTERIES INCLUDED Moses tells us that God's law is very near to us, already in our mouths and hearts--in our very DNA, we might say. But sometimes we feel lost, confused, and exhausted. Although God imprints the law in our hearts, we don't always know confidently how to behave in certain situations. And then there are the times when we probably do know the wisest, most loving course of action, but we make unhealthy choices. Jesus knows this, and loves us anyway. He tells us the parable of the good Samaritan to encourage us. The scholar of the law questioning Jesus describes the Samaritan as one who acts "with mercy." He is a perceptive scholar, and Jesus approves of his responses. Like the scholar, we recognize goodness when we see it. But sometimes we push goodness to the margins of our lives, reserving it for Sundays or special occasions. God's law, filled with goodness and mercy, cannot be confined. During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, we are reminded that our call is to act with mercy at all times, at home, in business, online, and in daily interactions with people we might not like all that much or who treat us badly. "Go and do likewise," Jesus tells us. We can have complete confidence that Jesus will give us the strength we need.
Page Four July 10, 2016 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Church cleaners meet after the 8:30 AM Mass on Mondays for about one hour. We are in need of volunteers. If you are able to help please come to the church. Your assistance will be gratefully appreciated. HOSPITALITY SUNDAY Please stop by McMahon Hall after all Sunday Masses this weekend and enjoy coffee and rolls with your fellow parishioners. $plit the Pot tickets will be sold in the lobby. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. WOMEN S TEA SAVE THE DATE Please plan to attend the annual Women s Tea on Saturday, August 13th in McMahon Hall. Join women from the neighboring parishes for an enjoyable afternoon. Details to follow. MEDIA CENTER The Media Center will be open in the lobby of the Church this weekend. Please stop by to browse the variety of items available for your spiritual enrichment. If you do not see what you are looking for be sure to ask. PAPER DRIVE Bins to collect magazines and newspapers are in the West Parking Lot. We encourage you to save your old newspapers and magazines and place them in the bins at any time that is convenient for you. Please do not put papers in plastic bags or cardboard of any kind. All of the proceeds will benefit our parish. GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 2:45 PM at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N State in Chicago. Couples married in 1966 should contact the Rectory office to register. For more info call 312 534-8351 or visit the website at www.marriageandfamilyministries.org. HOMEBOUND COMMUNION If you know someone who is homebound and would like to receive Communion, please call the Rectory at 708-333- 3550 and arrangements can be made to have the sacrament brought to them. LEGAL HELP Catholic Charities Legal Assistance Department has attorneys available to provide advice for free or for a low-cost to eligible low-income individuals. Services on many issues, including landlord/tenant issues, family law, consumer and debtor rights, foreclosure, employment issues, orders of protection, power of attorney, and more. For more information, contact the legal advice line at (312) 948-6821. Our warmest welcome to all those who celebrate with us, whether visitors, long-time residents, or newly arrived in the parish. We thank God for you. If you are new to the parish we invite you to fill out a registration form found at the west parking lot entrances of the Church. This is a sign of your commitment and responsibility to the parish.
July 10, 2016 Page Five TODAY'S READINGS First Reading -- Heed the voice of the LORD. It is something very near to you, already in your hearts; you only need to carry it out (Deuteronomy 30:10-14). Psalm -- Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live (Psalm 69). Second Reading -- All things were created through and for Christ Jesus (Colossians 1:15-20). Gospel -- To be a neighbor, show love by treating others with mercy, as did the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 10:34 -- 11:1 Tuesday: Is 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-8; Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Ps 94:5-10, 14-15; Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab, 15-21; Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10-12abcd, 16; Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Mi 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21 Sunday: Gen 18:1-10a; Ps 15:2-5; Col 1:24-28; Lk 10:38-42 Simple Ways For You To Make Prayer a Priority When you rise from bed, get down on your knees Place your shoes under your bed at the end of the day. In the morning while on your knees retrieving your footwear, say a prayer to God for the day. Place a prayer jar in the kitchen Keep a jar in the kitchen where family members can place a note listing a special intention that others in the family can pray for. Before bed each member pulls a note from the jar and prays for that need. Communicate with God while you are in the car As you buckle your seat belt, say a prayer that you will be aware of God s presence in your day. Fold your hands before you eat Before each meal, thank the One who provides all that you need and blesses you with the lives of those around your table. Pray when people or events upset you Say a short prayer asking God to help you whenever someone irritates you.
AJ ROWAN INSURANCE Angela J. Rowan Auto-Home Business-Life 446 E. 162nd, So. Holland EUGENE C. VARNADO, LLC Thornridge Funeral Homes With over 40 Years of Service by the Janusz Family, Parishioners Monday thru Friday $3.00 OFF Certified Public Accountants Making Taxes more Comfortable Any Purchase $20.00 or More EUGENE C. VARNADO, 558 E. 162nd St., South Holland 708-331-8788 708-225-1982 MBA, CPA thornridgefuneralhomes.com Adult and Children Art Classes Lansing 708-474-2527 www.theartstudio.me 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Dolton (708) 841-2300 14318 S. LaGrange Rd. Orland Park (708) 460-2300 888-9-BELONG www.providencebank.com (708) 232-3ECV (3328) Fax (708) 362-5660 evarnado@ecvllc.com Coldwell Banker Thomas E. Brabec Residential Brokerage Attorney at Law Jesse Bermudez Realtor, Parishioner 708-209-8333 555 East 162nd St., South Holland U.S.A PANCAKE HOUSE Since 1935 Litigation Real Estate Wills Trusts Estates jesse.bermudez@cbexchange.com WITVOET PLUMBING COMPLETE PLUMBING SHUTTERS BLINDS & SHADES DRAPERY SERVICE & SALES CELLULAR SHADES & MORE 18154 Harwood Avenue, Suite 204 Water Heaters Disposers 18349 Torrence Ave. PARISHIONER DISCOUNT Homewood, IL 60430-2154 Regular Sump Pumps 708-895-3700 2510 E. 106th 1446-119th St. Email: t.brabec@sbcglobal.net 16030 Cottage Grove Ave. FREE IN HOME CONSULTATION 708-331-7335 Chgo, IL Whiting, IN Website: www.brabec-law.com So. Holland 708.444.1737 7 A.M. to 3 P.M. 1801 Sibley Blvd. Calumet City (708) 862-2236 EST. 1967 708-566-4500 708-960-0580 24 HOUR SERVICE Saint Margaret Sunday Missal (708) 868-0074 Show This Bulletin For a $5.00 Donation To This Parish for Any Service Call Lic. #BC 058-124678 Brian or Sally, coordinators 860.399.1785 Julia A. Ward An ideal companion for personal prayer. Multi-Line Agent In Stock & Ready to Order Today. 15459 South Park Ave. CALL OR ORDER ONLINE. $39.95 Est. 1986 CST 2117990-70 www.catholiccruisesandtours.com River Oaks Drive and So. Holland Burnham Ave. Bus (708) 597-8731 Ext. 112 405 E. 159th St. Harvey, IL 708-333-6600 an Official Travel Agency of Apostleship of the Sea-USA Auto Home Life Health Commercial (708) 868-2620 800-566-6150 www.wlpmusic.com jward@insxchg.com PROTECTING SENIORS NATIONWIDE PUSH TALK... 24/7 HELP... $19.95*/Mo. + 1 FREE MONTH No Long-Term Contracts Price Guarantee American Made TOLL FREE: 1-877-801-8608 *First Three Months If You Live Alone You Need LIFEWatch! Smits Funeral Homes 24 Hour Protection at HOME and AWAY! Ambulance Solutions as Low as Police Fire FREE Shipping Friends/Family FREE Activation $1a Day! ntracts NO Long Term Co CALL NOW! 800.393.9954 James E. Janusz Director Holy Name Vice-President Knights of Columbus Recorder St. Jude Alumnus Class of 1972 708-333-7000 / 219-322-7300 South Holland, IL Dyer, IN Faithfully Serving The Community For Over 30 Years 000227 St Jude the Apostle Church www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-566-6170