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 September 20, 2015 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 September 20, 2015 MASS INTENTIONS Sat., Sept 19 5:00 PM Mark Marczak & Nancy Winiecki Requested by Barbara & Arthur Olejniczak Timothy Roe Requested by Family Sun., Sept 20 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Andy Sobek Requested by Mary Jo Jacobsma Janczak Family Rita Gurtatowski Requested by Agnes Chew Mon., Sept 21 8:30 AM Lora Mitchell Requested by Mary Simms Tues., Sept 22 8:30 AM Anna Mae O Rourke Requested by Family Jean & Yvonne Nicolas Requested by Their Children Wed., Sept 23 8:30 AM James Koppers Requested by Bill Hearne & Family Thur., Sept 24 8:30 AM St. Jude Purgatorial Society Fri., Sept 25 8:30 AM People of the Parish Sat., Sept 26 5:00 PM Tim Ziolkowski Requested by Ken & Madeline Sun., Sept 27 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Ann Ronzani Requested by Ostarello Family People of the Parish Robert Zegley Requested by John & Margaret Faller St. Jude Parish Calendar WEEKDAYS MON FRI 8:00 AM Rosary 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet Monday - Sept. 21, 2015 Church Cleaning after Mass Religious Education 6:00 PM Tuesday - Sept. 22, 2015 Holy Hour following Mass Choir Practice 7:00 PM Wednesday - Sept. 23, 2015 Bible Study 7:00 PM 2015 2014 9-13 - 15 9-14 - 14 $ 5,769.00 $ 5,308.00 Fiscal Year To Date: $ 59,901.84 $ 63,116.44 We thank you for your continued support of the parish. Registered Families - 618 To The Okabuonye Family September $plit the Pot Winner $186 The wine used at the Eucharist for the month of September is in memory of James T. Batzek requested by The Batzek Family. We thank them for their generosity. Seminary Collection Next weekend September 26th & 27th will be the Seminarian Fund Appeal. All funds received will go to the formation of new priests for the Archdiocese of Chicago. It will help to underwrite costs for formation programs, tuition and fees. There will be a basket and envelopes in the back of church for those who would like to make a contribution. We thank you in advance for your generosity. Thursday - Sept. 24, 2015 Senior Hospitality 9:15 AM Saturday - Sept. 26, 2015 Reconciliation 4:15-4:45 PM Mass at 5:00 PM Sunday - Sept. 27, 2015 Masses at 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 Monday - Sept. 28, 2015 Church Cleaning after Mass Religious Education 6:00 PM Tuesday - Sept. 29, 2015 Holy Hour following Mass Choir Practice 7:00 PM Wednesday - Sept. 30, 2015 Bible Study 7:00 PM Saturday - Oct. 3, 2015 Reconciliation 4:15-4:45 PM Mass at 5:00 PM Food Pantry collection Bubba Burger cookout 5-8 PM Sunday - Oct. 4, 2015 Masses at 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 Food Pantry collection DATE/MASS LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS September 26-5:00 PM Terese Kujawa Carmen & Jesse Bermudez Zenovia Evans, Irene Sikorski September 27-8:00 AM Michele Brown Roy & Veronica Pradelski Mary Simms, Janis Taliaferro September 27-10:00 AM Gerald Edeh Inez Bertrand, Audrey Mitchell Alex Morris, Emmanuela Ntamere September 27-11:30 AM Bersal Ordillano Agnes Chew, Shirley Krenkel Nnamdi Okabuonye, Nneoma Okabuonye Joseph Bermudez Kelsey Engel, Bobby Gula Somtochi Edeh, Stephen Okuwobi Nnedi Okabuonye Nneayo Okabuonye
September 20, 2015 Page Three GOD'S WORD TODAY Today's Gospel presents us with a scene that is echoed time and time again in our society. From an early age, most of us have been encouraged to be first--first in line, first in the class, first to be picked for the team. This encouragement continues throughout our lives. Being first is fundamentally about power. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being first. The problems set in when we use the power of being first to manipulate and use the people we consider somehow "beneath" us. So many problems of our world and church revolve around this kind of abuse of power. Let us pray that today's Gospel, which addresses these issues head on, will inspire all to use their power in ways that build up rather than tear down and destroy. From Saint Margaret Sunday Missal, copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Company TODAY S READINGS First Reading -- The wicked say: With revilement and torture let us put the just one to the test (Wisdom 2:12, 17-20). Psalm -- The Lord upholds my life (Psalm 54). Second Reading -- The wisdom from above is full of mercy and good fruits (James 3:16 -- 4:3). Gospel -- Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me (Mark 9:30-37). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13; Psalm 19:2-5; Matthew 9:9-13 Tuesday: Ezra 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Psalm 122:1-5; Luke 8:19-21 Wednesday: Ezra 9:5-9; Tobit:13:2, 3-4, 7-8; Luke 9:1-6 Thursday: Haggai 1:1-8; Psalm 149:1b-6a, 9b; Luke 9:7-9 Friday: Haggai 2:1-9; Psalm 43:1-4; Luke 9:18-22 Saturday: Zechariah 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jeremiah 31:10-13; Luke 9:43b-45 Sunday: Numbers 11:25-29; Psalm 19:8, 10, 12-14; James 5:1-6; Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Reflecting on God s Word The disciples may have been a bit slow to understand how Jesus was re-defining the Messiah he was going to be, but they were not stupid on all accounts. They picked up on the reaction Peter got when he rebuked Jesus for talking about suffering rejection and death. So, when Jesus brought up the subject for a second time in today s Gospel, they just listened politely, then dropped back out of earshot and changed the subject to a more pleasant one themselves, and who was the greatest. Things must have gotten quite animated because when they got home, Jesus asked about it. Their silence surely disappointed him, since he could surmise what had engaged them. But like a good teacher, he tries another way to make his point. There must have been a child nearby, because he calls her over and places his arms protectively around her, and says to them, If you want to be first, then be last. If you want to be in charge, then serve. When you take in the least, you take in not only me but my Father. Class dismissed. It has proved a hard lesson to learn. Or maybe few of us really want to learn it. When you look out at the world, most seem to want to be first, the greatest, the one with the most and best toys, a wielder of power and influence and authority. Choosing to serve the least doesn t make the top ten on most people s to do list. Living God s Word Lord, help us to follow your call by serving the little ones, especially those more likely to be subject to the cruelty and indifference of the world. Sustain us in this work with the assurance that when we receive them, we receive not only you but the One who sent you. Copyright 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
Page Four September 20, 2015 PAPAL VISIT 2015 Pope Francis will visit three United States cities this week with a variety of activities during his stay. Washington D.C. - Visits the White House, Papal Parade, Addresses Congress New York City - Visits United Nations, Multi-religious service at 9/11 Memorial World Trade Center, Mass at Madison Square Garden Philadelphia - Mass at Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul, Visit to Independence Mall, Mass for World Meeting of Families For information go to www.usccb.org/about/leadership/holy-see/francis/papal-visit-2015/index.cfm Holy Father s Monthly Prayer Intention September Universal: That opportunities for education and employment may increase for all young people. Evangelization: That catechists may give witness by living in a way consistent with the faith they proclaim.
September 20, 2015 SHEDSOMELIGHT Christ Our Savior Catholic School WE WILL NEVER FORGET On Friday, September 11, members of the South Holland Police and Fire Department along with one of our school parents, Police Chief Cook, of the Glenwood Police Department, joined us at our Patriot Day Prayer Service as we commemorated the 14th anniversary of 9/11. Our seventh grade class, along with their teacher, Mrs. Rhonda Szczepanski, prepared and lead us in a very moving and prayful service. We extend our deepest gratitude to all of the first responders of local area departments who protect us and risk their lives for us each and every day. TRAIN YOUR BRAIN Did you know that Christ Our Savior has a Chess Club sponsored by the Bright Knights Chess organization? Playing chess can improve and enhance a student s academic performance. It assists in concentration, memory retention, critical thinking, problem solving, pattern recognition, creativity, logical thinking and analysis. Our Chess Club is open to students in Grades K- 8. Students meet after school every Wednesday with Program Director, Cook Williams. Coach Cook and his sons teach chess in several south suburban Catholic schools. We are looking forward to student competitions among other schools this year and at the state level. KLEINHENN FUNDRAISER Our first fundraiser of the year is the Kleinhenn candy and gift wrap sale. This fundraiser hosts a variety of items such as wrapping paper, candy, magazines and many other excellent products. This is a great way to get your Christmas shopping completed early. If you are interested in a catalog, please contact the school office at 708-333-8173 and we will be happy to provide you with the opportunity to purchase some of these items. As always, we appreciate your support of Christ Our Savior Catholic School. SEEKING - CRAFTERS AND VENDORS for the annual Christ Our Savior Catholic School Craft Fair and Vendor Show. The show will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015, in the school gym from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The show will feature a food concession stand, raffles, bake sale and more. The fee for an 8 x 8 space is $30. If you would like to participate, please contact Karen Brodzik at 708.333.8173 ext. 24 or at Iteachkb@aol.com. An application will be sent to you. In Christ s Love, Karen Brodzik Principal Page Five On Thursday, September 24th, please join us in McMahon Hall at 9:15 AM for hospitality. Refreshments will be served. Bring a smile with you and enjoy fellowship with other seniors of the parish. Please sign up on the forms in the back of Church if you plan to attend. The Holy Name Society will be hosting their annual Bubba Burger cookout on Saturday, Oct. 3rd in the gym after the 5:00 P.M. Mass. Be sure to stop by for a delicious burger, chips and soda. 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. Sunday, September 20th is Catechetical Sunday. This weekend, parishes across the country will honor those who share in the evangelizing and teaching mission of the Church. It is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith. Let us appreciate and pray for those who respond to the call from God to share the gift of faith with others. Religious Education classes for this school year have begun. Let us be your partner in the faith formation of your children in grades 1-8. Classes meet on Mondays from 6 to 7:30 PM. We look forwarding to working with your young people. Contact Marsha Johnson for more information at 708 225-1180. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is working to provide assistance to Syrian and Middle East migrants and refugees. There are nearly 59.4 million people suffering displacement. Please consider donating to CRS at www.chicagopeaceandjustice.org/emergencyappeal or you mail a donation to: Migrant & Refugee Crisis Emergency Appeal Catholic Relief Services 3525 S. Lake Park Ave. Chicago, Il 60653 The offering of a Mass is a tradition in the Catholic Church. Masses can be offered in remembrance for someone who is deceased, for a birthday, anniversary, or in thanksgiving. If you would like to have a Mass offered at St. Jude contact the Rectory office in person, by email or in the collection basket. Mass Stipends are $10.00 per Mass request.
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