Saint John Fisher Parish July 29, 2018 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Rectory: 10234 S Washtenaw Avenue, Chicago, IL 60655 Phone: (773) 445-6565 Fax: (773) 445-1644 SJF Parish website: wwwstjohnfisherorg School: 10200 S Washtenaw Avenue, Chicago, IL 60655 Phone: (773) 445-4737 Fax: (773) 233-3012 SJF School Home Page:wwwsjfschoolnet Office of Religious Education: (773) 238-1851 Weekend Liturgies 4:00 PM Saturday 8:00, 10:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 5:30 PM Sundays Weekday Morning Liturgies Monday through Friday 6:30 AM Communion Service Monday through Saturday 8:15 AM Daily Mass
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 children into God s family through the Sacrament of Baptism: Quinn Marie Gasior, child of Daniel T Gasior and Elyce M (Anderson) Gasior Richard Joseph Knight, V, child of Richard J Knight and Allison A (Durnell) Knight Colin Michael Gallager, child of Matthew G Gallagher and Jill C (Pranske) Gallagher REST IN PEACE Please remember especially in your prayers this week:: Rev John (JJ) McDonnell, Retired Pastor of St Mary Star of the Sea Parish in Chicago 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; 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 WEEKLY OFFERTORY Sunday, July 22, 2018 - $ 6,34577 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jer 13: 1-111; Dt 32: 18-21; Mt 13: 31-35 Tuesday: Jer 14: 17-22; Ps 79: 8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13: 36-43 Wednesday: Jer 15:!0, 16-21; Ps 59: 2-4, 10-11, 17-18; Mt 13: 44-46 Thursday: Jer 18: 1-6; Ps 146: 1b-6ab; Mt 13: 47-53 Friday: Jer 26: 1-9; Ps 9: 5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13: 54-58 Saturday: Jer 26: 11-16, 24; Ps 69: 15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:!-12 Sunday: Ex 16: 2-4, 12-15; Ps 78: 3-4, 23-25, 54; Eph 4:!7, 20-24; Jn 6: 24-35
MEMORIAL GARDEN ORDER FORMS AVAILABLE Our summer drive for orders for the St John Fisher Memorial Garden is continuing Orders will be engraved and set in place during the month of September Forms are available in the rectory office and at the church entrances It is our hope that this space will provide an opportunity for prayer and contemplation as we remember loved ones who hold a special place in our hearts and in the life of our parish community QUEEN OF HEARTS TAKE 2 ST JOHN FISHER QUEEN OF HEARTS RAFFLE 60% to the winner and 40% to SJF The pot is over $24,000 and climbing every day! Buy tickets after 10am Mass on Sundays 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 Email questions to sjfqueenofhearts@yahoocom RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS We are starting to anticipate the beginning of the 2018-2019 RCIA sessions in October for those adults who would like to become Catholic This is how someone becomes a Catholic The RCIA 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) 445-6565 Spread the word! FISHERFEST 2018 SEPTEMBER 13th-16th - SAVE THE DATES! This all important fundraiser which provides such a fun environment for us to come together as a community and raises 10-15% of the overall parish operating income is in need of some help! Come join the fun, and fellowship, and help out the other fun and faithful parishioners pull together this great event Consider donating your time to St John Fisher and join our Committee Our most immediate need for help is with the Grand Raffle! Please contact Bridget Stalla if you are interested at SJFisherfest@gmailcom or (773) 852-4698 STEWARDSHIP = TIME - TALENT - TREASURE
PRO LABORE DEI - BACK TO SCHOOL It s that time again, as hard as it is to start thinking about the new school year right around the corn Pro Labore Dei is hoping to provide back packs and school supplies to as many of our Robbins kids as possible PLD s new Outreach Program reaches the deepest cavities of poverty where parents have trouble providing food for their kids let alone school supplies Anything we can do to help these kids would be a blessing If you are able to help, following is a list of school supplies needed Notebooks Pencils and Pens Pencil Sharpeners Notebook paper Colored Pencils Erasers Spiral Theme Books Glue Sticks Safety Scissors Crayons New or gently used back packs in good condition The school year begins early in many areas so we are asking tht donations be dropped off a the rectory as soon as possible but no later than August 10th Giveaway day is August 11th If you have any questions, please contact Pam O Mara (773) 612-0281 Thanks you all so much! PLD is still in great need of retired or off duty police officers to volunteer their time on Saturdays for three hours from 10:00am until 1:00pm The need is to escort the volunteers as they distribute donations and to act as security officers for the mission If you are able to help, please contact Ann Signorelli DeAngeles (708) 502-8424 Thanks so much for your consideration 9th ANNUAL MOLLY BROWNE GALLAGHER LEMONADE STAND AND BAKE SALE SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 12:00PM-3:00PM 12640 WISTERIA COURT (PALOS PARK, ILLINOIS) Sweets Table, Raffle Prizes, Snow Cones Music and DELICIOUS LEMONADE! All money raised goes directly to Misericordia Heart of Mercy This years donation will be dedicated to the memory of Maureen McIntyre Since 2009, over $85,00000 has been donated to Misericordia SUFFERING FROM THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE? Little Company of Mary Hospital offers two support programs for those grieving the loss of a loved one through death For Adults: Living: When a Loved One Has Died will be offered six consecutive Wednesdays, beginning September 5th from 6:00-8:00pm Support groups formed specific to loss Registration is required with a one-time registration fee of $2500 For Children: The Heart Connection will be offered eight consecutive Mondays, beginning September 24th from 6:00-7:30pm This program is for children ages 3 to 21 years old who have lost a loved one Program includes dinner free of charge for parents and children Early registration is required with a one-time $2500 registration fee For further information or registration, call the Pastoral Care Department (708) 229-4299, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm COMMUNITY NEWS August Novena to Rita of Cascia will be on Thursday, August 2nd at 7:00pm in the St Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel (7740 South Western Avenue) The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered starting at 6:00pm Ample secure parking is available For more information call (773) 925-6600 A Reminder that Cook County Property Taxes are due on August 1st Homeowners age 65 and older can apply for missing Senior Citizen exemptions Apply for refunds going back 20 years Call Joanna Vassilatos (312) 603-0489 or email jvassilatos@cookcountytreasurer with any questions
CELEBRANT/LECTORS: Saturday, August 4 7:00PM Celebrant: Father Reader: Deb Ryan Sunday, August 5 8:00 AM Celebrant: Father Reader: Donna Zondlo 10:00AM Celebrant: Father Reader: Deb Ryan 12:00 PM Celebrant: Father Reader: Patrick Hayes 5:30PM No 5:30 Mass during August MASS INTENTIONS AND SCHEDULE Monday, July 30 8:15AM Jo Todd Jan Burns William Tagler Bill and Becky Gierhahn Tuesday July 31 8:30AM Helen Tomich Father Dan Tomich Clem Hojnacki Jackie Hojnacki Wednesday, August 1 8:15AM Martin Hynes Anna Duffy Robert McDonald SJF Holy Name Society Thursday, August 2 8: 15AM Susan Niedospial Marcia Collins Michael Krapel Blake Family EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Saturday, August 4 4:00PM 1) N Del Valle; 2) P Hayes; 3) M Ochs; EM1) J Jacob (T); EM2) Deacon Bob; EM3) M Kozek; EM4) D McHugh; EM5) K Kozek July Sacristan: M DeLacy Sunday, August 5 8:00 AM EM1) M Johnson (T); EM2) J Butler; EM3) Deacon Tom 10:00AM 1) Deacon Clay; 2) R Mahoney; 3) M Schumann; EM1) J Vaclavik (T); EM2) J Gainer; EM3) P Gribble; EM4) M Vaclavik; EM5) N Riggio July Sacristan: J and S Murphy 12:00PM EM1) Deacon Ray; EM2) M Condon (T); EM3) J Murphy; EM4) D Gardner; EM5) K McElligott 5:30PM No 5:30 Mass during July Friday, August 3 8:15AM Kathleen Moss Don and Julie Nowak Doris McArdle Laura Adams Saturday, August 4 8:15AM Rita Rose Healy Stalla Family Dec d Members of Lanigan and Callaghan Families Dennis and Maureen Kane-Wade 4:00PM For the People of St John Fisher Parish Sunday, August 5 8:00AM Jimmy Flynn O Hara Family Rosalie Biehl Michael Heeney Family 10:00AM Mario Peloza Dennis and Annette Shirley Kiely Dee Anderson and Linda McCarthy 12:00PM Konen Family Robert Konen Joseph Katauskas Dachota 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) 445-6565 or Brendan Keating, Sr Director of Planned Giving at (312) 534-5271 or bkeating@archchicagoorg for more information *You may also give a percentage of your estate, or a specific asset
PARISH PRIESTS Rev Kenneth Budzikowski, Pastor Rev Daniel Tomich, Associate Pastor Rev Thomas J Purtell, Pastor Emeritus Seminarian: Colm Mitchell cmitchell@usmledu Associate Rev Paul Galetto, OSA PhD Deacons Deacon Robert Carroll Deacon Raymond Reilly Deacon Couple Tom and Mary Siska Deacon Couple Clayton and Betty Kort James Fornaciari, Principal Elena Chermak, DMin, Dir of Religious Education (773) 238-1851 Terri Lenz Music Director (708) 421-0887 Kim Madonia, Youth Minister (708) 275-8922 SACRAMENTS Baptisms: Sundays at 1:15 PM Baptismal Preparation Class, 11:30 AM 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 PM 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
CHURCH NAME & NUMBER Saint John Fisher #384650 ADDRESS 10234 S Washtenaw Avenue Chicago, IL 60655 PHONE 773-445-6565 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 July 29, 2018 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Mary Ann Kroll - (773) 445-6565