St. Jude the Apostle Church 880 E. 154th St. 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 Weekend Masses: Saturday 4:00 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 3:15 to 3:45 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. Office Phone: 708 333-3550 Fax: 708 339-3336 Religious Education Office: 708 225-1180 www.stjudetheapostle.org Email: ApostlJude@aol.com CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL www.christoursaviorcatholicschool.org 708-333-8173 Mrs. Karen Brodzik Principal Rev. Ignatius I. Anaele Executive Pastor Third Sunday of Easter April 30, 2017 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 April 30, 2017 MASS INTENTIONS Sat., April 29 4:00 PM Jim Bogan Requested by Dolores Bogan Mollie Pisarski Requested by Betty Hearne Sun., April 30 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Albert Lorenc Requested by Family People of the Parish Carol Huetten Requested by Mary & John Haugh Bill Hearne Requested by Klein Family Mon., May 1 8:30 AM Steve Skiff Requested by Bill Hearne Family Tues., May 2 8:30 AM John & Catherine Ulaszek Family Requested by Joan Eckrich Wed., May 3 8:30 AM Maurice Staples Requested by The Family of Christ Our Savior Thur., May 4 8:30 AM Ginny Mosselman Requested by Family Fri., May 5 8:30 AM Loretta Roque Requested by the Stasinski Family Sat., May 6 4:00 PM Bill Hearne Requested by Ron & Pat Slusarski Phillip Steinbach Requested by Sister Sun., May 7 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM John & Angie Ostarello Requested by Family Maurice Staples Requested by Donna Shulz Elizabeth Benacka Requested by the Benacka Family 4 23-17 4 24-16 $ 4,656.00 $ 5840.00 Fiscal Year to Date: $221,316.25 $231,671.47 EASTER COLLECTION - $12,850.35 Registered Families - 569 Thank you for your support of our parish. The wine used at the Eucharist for the month of APRIL was donated in memory of Kimberly Lau donated by John & Marilyn Krolo. 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 - May 1, 2017 Church Cleaning after Mass Religious Education 6 PM Tuesday - May 2, 2017 Choir Practice 7:00 PM Holy Name Society Mtg 7:30 PM Saturday - May 6, 2017 Reconciliation 3:15 3:45 PM Mass at 4PM Media Center Open Food Pantry Collection Sunday - May 7, 2017 Masses at 8:00, 10:00, 11:30AM 1st Communion 10:00 AM KPCLA Mtg 12:30 PM Music Extravaganza 1:30 PM Media Center Open Food Pantry Collection Monday - May 8, 2017 Church Cleaning after Mass Religious Education 6 PM Knights of Columbus Mtg 7 PM Tuesday - May 9, 2017 Choir Practice 7:00 PM Saturday - May 13, 2017 Prayer Shawl Ministry 10 AM Reconciliation 3:15 3:45 PM Mass at 4PM Sunday - May 14, 2017 Masses at 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 AM 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. Please remember in your prayers. Erv Gurtatowski, Mary Howard & Christine Longhi May they rest in peace. If you are new in the parish, please fill out a registration form found at the church entrances and drop it in the collection or return to the Rectory Office. DATE/MASS LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS May 6 4:00 PM May 7 8:00 AM May 7 10:00 AM May 7 11:30 AM Robin Phillips Andrew Ntamere Gerald Edeh John Krilich Frank Gruger Annette Mauro, Mark Ziemkowski Ken & Madeline Ziolkowski Dan & Carol Wojciechowski Marilyn & Wayne Awong John & Mary Turton Wanda Fulford, Angie Miles Kaletha Seay, Ese Adiman Nick Ziemkowski John Paul Ntamere & Kelsey Engel Brandon & Matthew Staples Etienne Atangana & Ifeoma Ozonwankwo
April 30, 2017 TODAY'S READINGS First Reading -- God has raised the crucified Jesus, who now pours forth the Holy Spirit upon us (Acts 2:14, 22-33). Psalm -- Lord, you will show us the path of life (Psalm 16). Second Reading -- Our faith and hope are in God who raised Jesus from the dead (1 Peter 1:17-21). Gospel -- Through his words and in the breaking of the bread, the risen Christ made himself known to two disciples on their way to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35). Page Three READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29; Ps 90:2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 -- 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Ps 23:1-6; 1 Pt 2:20b-25; Jn 10:1-10 Today's readings look back at both the Crucifixion and the Resurrection, remembering the promise given to David that Jesus would be raised from the dead. The Psalm and First Peter look forward to our lives as we await our resurrection and consider the sacrifice made by Jesus. Luke tells us the story of another experience of the risen Jesus. The disciples unknowingly walk with Jesus and tell him of the Crucifixion and the Resurrection. Jesus himself looks back with them to the promises made to Moses and all the prophets about his death and resurrection. Still they do not know who he is. It is only when he blesses and breaks bread and shares it with them that they realize it is Jesus. Then they race back to Jerusalem to tell the others. SLOW OF HEART After the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, two of the disciples hit the road and try to escape all the uncertainty, fear, remorse, and guilt they feel. They feel the same regret that the disciples feel in Acts and First Peter. They meet another man traveling the same road and are astonished when he seems to know nothing about the events that so occupy their thoughts. These events have consumed them, have broken their hearts, have left them downcast and blind to the very person who joins them on their journey. Their companion, Jesus, takes them through their own tradition, through the Old Testament promise that someone just like him would come, be killed, and would rise from the dead. Though they do not recognize him by the words alone, they do not want him to leave. Lucky for them he stays. IN THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD Despite all the hints, the disciples do not recognize Jesus. They remain consumed with their own confusion and fear and they cannot see who is right in front of them. It is only with the blessing, breaking, and sharing of the bread that they suddenly recognize Jesus. No words, however insightful, can penetrate the confusion and fear the disciples feel. Through the simple act of breaking and blessing bread they recognize Jesus. Even as their "hearts were burning," their minds did not know. How often do we not see what is right before us because we are so consumed with our own worries, regrets, concerns? Like the disciples it takes an action like the breaking of the bread, a reminder of the death of Jesus, his sacrifice, to get us to understand what our hearts already know. Today's Gospel has some surprises for the disciples going to Emmaus. The first is that Luke tells us Jesus appeared to them, "but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him" (Luke 24:16). More likely, they were prevented by their lack of faith. They knew that Jesus had died, so this man who looked familiar couldn't be him. All they had heard was that Jesus' body was missing from the tomb. That leads to the second point. They were amazed at how Jesus explained the scriptures. Even the disciples had not thought of them as predicting Jesus' suffering and death. Yet they seem to know the truth of what Jesus was saying. Their story can help us, too. If you find you are not always able to see Jesus in the people or events of your life, you may need to stretch your faith. One way to do that is to discuss it with others. The two disciples were stretching their faith as they discussed what they had heard. Your faith will grow as you learn to express it. Another way to stretch your faith is to read and pray over the scriptures. Ask what God is trying to tell you in them. The disciples on the way to Emmaus began to see how Jesus fulfilled the promises found there. Ask God to help you see Jesus in other people. Receive Jesus in Communion as often as you can (at least once a week). Trust him and expect to see Jesus both in people around you and in the changes that come into your life. The more you look for Jesus, the easier it is to see him. Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
Page Four April 30, 2017 Pray For Those in the Military Lord, hold our military men and women in your loving hands Protect them as they protect us James Dubish Gary, Indiana US Army National Guard Specialist Jeffrey Dubish Quantico, Virginia US Marine Corp 2nd Lieutenant Jenea Eskridge Little Rock, Arkansas US Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Ntamere Ft. Sam Houston, Texas US Navy Seaman Nelson Perkins Afghanistan US Air Force M Sargent James Schassburger Uzbekistan US Army Special Services Green Beret Sargent Mark Wojciechowski Arlington, Virginia US Army National Guard Master Sergeant Jeremiah Wolf Qatar Province US Army Chief Warrant Officer 2nd Class Lindsey Wolf Iraq US Army Chief Warrant Officer2nd Class 82nd Airborne Food Pantry donations will be collected next weekend, May 6th & 7th. Donations may be left at the entrances to the Church. If you know someone who is unable to get to Mass and would like to receive Communion, please call the Rectory Office at 708-333-3550 and arrangements can be made to have the sacrament brought to them. The Knights of Columbus Genoa Council #1659 is sponsoring their annual Baby Shower during the month of May. We are seeking cribs, strollers, new or used clean baby clothes, diapers, formula, toys, and monetary donations. Items may be left in the lobby of the church. Please pray for the young people of the parish as they take the next steps in their faith formation. Students will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Victor Church on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 7 PM. First Communion will be received by students on Sunday, May 7, 2017 here at St. Jude the 10 AM Mass. Mark your calendars now. Taste of St. Jude will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2017. Volunteers are needed to make this a successful and fun event. Please contact the Rectory Office if you are willing to help. SHEDSOMELIGHT Christ Our Savior Catholic School St. Jude parishioner, Marilyn Krolo, stopped by Christ Our Savior Catholic School to read a story to our kindergarten and preschool children. Marilyn shared the story The Patchwork Cat. The best part of the visit was after the story was over, Marilyn showed the students a patchwork quilt that she made so that it would be identical to the quilt in the story. She also made an "Eye Spy" quilt that contained several hidden pictures that the students found in the fabric. Thank you, Marilyn for sharing your exquisite work with our students. The students really enjoyed Marilyn's visit and hope she stops by again real soon. DO THE WRITE THING CHALLENGE We are so PLEASED to announce that the following five 8th graders were named as a finalist in the "2017 Chicago Do the Write Thing Challenge." Congratulations to Kennedy McGhee, Latrell Lloyd, Quencey Exorphe, Marcus Pierre-Louis and Santonien Flowers for their outstanding submissions. The committee received 1,482 anti-violence entry essays this year. These 5 finalists, along with 95 others selected from around Chicago, will be honored at an Awards Dinner on Tuesday, May 9 at the University of Illinois Chicago. The two top finalists will receive an expense paid trip to Washington DC on July 22-26. We are so proud of our Christ Our Savior Catholic School students accomplishments and also wish to thank Grade 8 homeroom teacher, Mrs. Kim Lusin, for all her guidance in the area of writing. DRAMA CLUB PRESENTS THE WIZ Our Drama Club will present the Spring performance of the play The Wiz on Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m. in the Christ Our Savior Gym. Tickets can be purchased at the school office or call Cheryl Barksdale, Director, at 708-339-1608. Tickets are Adults, $10; Students, $5. Refreshments will be served. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. There is open seating. ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. In Christ s Love, Karen Brodzik Principal
April 30, 2017 Page Five Parish Pictorial Directory Pictures will be taken in McMahon Hall May 9-13 Sign Up after Mass in Lobby or go to the St. Jude website for a link to access sign-up If you are unable to find a time please sign the waiting list You will receive a free 8X10 portrait for taking the picture and the church receives 5% of all portrait packages received. All parishioners that are in the directory will receive a copy of the directory. Members that sign up each weekend are entered into a drawing for a certificate that can be used towards the purchase of a portrait package WEEK ONE WINNER $25 Lifetouch Gift Certificate Karen Murray WEEK TWO WINNER $25 Lifetouch Gift Certificate Melinda Okanu WEEK THREE WINNER $25 Lifetouch Gift Certificate Joann Ziemkowski JOIN US An Afternoon of Music & Dinner Enjoy A Catered Meal & Music FEATURING Homewreckers Band & Holy Cross Marimba Ensemble May 7, 2017 Doors Open 1:30 PM Tickets $13 In Advance $15 At the Door Adults - 21 & Over BYOB Tickets are available in the Rectory Office
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