St. John Catholic Church 301 South Cottage Grove Avenue Glenwood, IL 60425 St. John Catholic Church 301 South Cottage Grove Avenue Glenwood, IL 60425 Phone: 708-758-5098 Fax: 708-758-0408 October 29th, 2017 Rev. Karol Tybor - Pastor frkaroltybor@gmail.com Deacon Jim Detloff Religious Education: Music Director: Parish Secretaries: Andy Perz Andy Perz Karen Donlon Betsy Díaz-Kudra Parish Email: sjglenwood301@gmail.com Visit us at: www.sjchurchglenwood.org Parish Office Hours: M F 9:00 2:30 Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/stjohnglenwood MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Holy Days: 8 am and 7 PM on Holy Day Weekday Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00 a.m. Adoration of the Holy Eucharist Mondays 3-6 We, the people of St. John Parish, being brothers and sisters in Christ, accept as our mission: to know our faith to live by truth and love to serve the needs of others to teach by example to strengthen, inspire and improve the Parish family. Confessions: Saturdays, 4:30 p.m.; or by appointment. First Friday: Benediction after 8:00 a.m. Mass. First Saturday: Sorrowful Mother Novena after 8:00 a.m. Eucharistic Service Sacrament of Baptism: Please call the Parish Office to schedule Sacrament of Marriage: Please call Fr. Karol to plan a wedding date. Sick Calls: Call the Parish Office to arrange for a visit RCIA: For information on becoming a Catholic, adult sacramental preparation or Adult Ed, call the parish office.
29th 30th 31st CCD Classes 9:00 AM Adoration of the Holy Eucharist 3:00 PM Bible Study 9:30 AM & 7:00 PM Happy Halloween! 1st All Saints Mass 8:00 AM & 7:00 PM CRHP Meeting 6:00 PM 2nd All Souls Mass 8:00 AM & 7:00 PM 4th & Turkey Shoot Ticket Sales After all the Masses 5th Hospitality Sunday CCD Classes 9:00 AM Evangelization Meeting 1:00 PM 6th Adoration of the Holy Eucharist 3:00 PM ESL for Adults 6:00 PM Women's Club Meeting 7:00 PM 7th Youth Group Meeting 6:30 PM 8th Bible Study 9:30 AM & 7:00 PM A&E Meeting 6:30 PM 9th ESL for Adults 7:00 PM 10th Veterans Day 11th Tom Davis Blood Drive 8:00 AM Turkey Shoot Ticket Sales after all Masses 12th CCD Classes 9:00 AM 13th Adoration of the Holy Eucharist 3:00 PM 14th Parish Council 6:00 PM 15th Bible Study 9:30 AM & 7:00 PM CRHP Meeting 6:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM 16th ESL for Adults 7:00 PM Fellowship Meeting 7:00 PM 18th Raffle Ticket sales after all Masses 19th CCD Classes 9:00 AM A&E set-up 11:00 AM Turkey Shoot Tickets Pull 10:30AM 20th Adoration of the Holy Eucharist 3:00 PM Annulment Ministry: 758-5098 Arts & Environment: Trudy Miller 758-6123 Baptism Program: Chuck and Kim Arvia 877-8818 Domestic Violence Awareness Karen LeLuga 754-1782 Evangelization: 758-5098 Finance Committee: 758-5098 Knights of Columbus: Rick Michalak 747-3045 Ministry of Care: Bob Leluga 754-1782 Parish Council: 758-5098 Parish Fellowship: Serena Hewitt 895-5123 Prayer Link: Judy Konieczka 758-6276 RCIA: 758-5098 Right to Life 758-5098 Server Training: Ralph Sobie 877-7653 Server Schedule: 758-5098 St. John s Women s Club: Anna Davis 757-6727 Stewardship Committee: Judy Konieczka 758-6276 Ushers: Charles Lazzara 219-515-2530 Young Adult Ministry: Nancy Galbreath 296-8704 New Members WELCOME! If you have been attending St. John and have been unsure about joining, don t be. We are a welcoming community and would love to have you with us. To become a member of St. John Parish, fill out the information below and place this in the Offertory Collection or mail it to the parish office. You may also call the parish secretary at 758-5098. If you have a new address or new phone number please call the office or make changes on the form below so we can keep our records updated. Name Address Phone
Dear Parishioners of St John, This weekend, we have a Second Collection for the Natural Disaster Emergency Appeal. So many people continue to recover and rebuild after the recent hurricanes, fires and earthquakes. Please read the letter, from our Cardinal, which can be found in this bulletin regarding the Second Collection. I want to personally thank you for your generosity. In September, we raised close to $3,000 for Harvey Relief. This week, in liturgy, we celebrate All Saints & All Souls. There will be two Masses, 8:00 am and 7:00 pm on both of those days. Please read below about All Souls Memorial Mass that will celebrate the lives of those who have died during the past year. As I mentioned last weekend, on November 12th, I will host Bears, Brats & Beer party at my rectory/garage. Please contact the parish office with your name and the number of guests that will be attending so I can plan accordingly. FYI, it is BYOB. If you care to bring a dish to share, please feel free to do so. I am excited an extra hour of sleep next weekend. Remember that next weekend, Daylight Savings Time ends. Please make sure to push your clocks back one hour. Let us continue to keep each other in prayer. Fr. Karol LIVE THE LITURGY: God insists that we treat each other with fairness and love. No compromise is offered here. The great commandment is specific: love God, neighbor, and self. Who is my neighbor? It is not just the person sitting next to me today or the people who live next door. Our neighbor is everyone, especially those most in need: those alien to you or to our country, those who are poor, alone, or abandoned, and even those who are the greatest of sinners. We really struggle with how to live these words. How do we open ourselves to the stranger, the immigrant, those who harm us, those in need, or those with whom we disagree? Pope Francis gives excellent guidance here. We are challenged to stretch our thinking and become more unconditional with others as God is unconditional with us. On Thursday, November 2nd, the church celebrates the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. There will be 7:00 p.m. Mass in our church in memory of our faithful departed. The memorial service will take place immediately following the homily of the Mass. At that time, the names of parishioners and those buried from St. John Church since November 1, 2016 will be read. Upon your arrival for Mass on All Souls Day you will receive a candle having the name of your deceased loved one. As the name of your loved one is read during the memorial service, you and your family will bring the candle up to the front to be lit, and placed in front of the Altar, and write the name of your loved one in the special book. Members of A&E will be present to assist with this service. We invite you, your family, and anyone who wishes, to please join us in praying for and remembering our deceased loved ones. While we no longer experience their physical presence with us, our faith tells us we will one day be reunited. Life has changed for them, their earthly journey is completed, and they are at peace. In communion with them, we journey forward in faith. For any questions, clarifications, or concerns, please call Church Office: 708-758-5098
GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE October 29, 2017 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time "The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments." Jesus gives us a simple moral principle in today's Gospel. He speaks about two kinds of love: love of God and love of neighbor. He tells us that all the other laws and teachings of our faith fall under these two headings. So if we can master these, we will be in good spiritual shape! First of all, regarding the love of God, Jesus tells us in essence that we must love God completely and entirely, with our whole being--heart, soul, and mind. If we are holding back from a full commitment to God, then we are falling short of this vision. So we would do well to examine ourselves and find those trouble spots where we are hesitant to give God everything. Is there a relationship we hold in our heart that is somehow separating us from God, either by negative association, lingering bitterness, or a kind of idol-worship of the relationship itself? What about our souls? Are we deeply attached to any pastimes, pleasures, or pursuits that cloud our soul from clearly welcoming the presence of God? An examination of our minds is in order as well. How do we direct our thoughts? Do we strive to form our conscience and understanding in the truth, or do we passively allow public opinion or popular consensus to direct our conclusions about the Church, the world, and our own identity? It follows that the closer we come to loving God with our whole being, the better we will be at loving our neighbors. The more we are filled with God's love, the more that love radiates out to those around us, and the less we concern ourselves about what we can get out of the deal. So let us truly love God, and all the rest will follow. ******************************************************************************** MEDITACIÓN EVANGÉLICO - ALENTAR ENTENDIMIENTO MÁS PROFUNDO DE LA ESCRITURA 29 de octubre de 2017 30º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario El principal mandamiento es el tema más importante de la Liturgia de la Palabra de este domingo. La pregunta para poner a prueba a Jesús no se hace esperar por uno de los fariseos: "Maestro, cuál es el mandamiento más grande de la ley?" Jesús le respondió: "Amarás al Señor, tu Dios, con todo tu corazón, con toda tu alma y con toda tu mente". Este es el más grande y el primero de los mandamientos. Y el segundo es semejante a éste: "Amarás a tu prójimo como a ti mismo" (Mt 22, 37-39). Para dar respuesta, Jesús recurre al Deuteronomio 6, 5 y al Levítico 19, 18. Lo que el Maestro quería enseñar a los que lo cuestionaban era el cómo se llevan a cabo los nuevos preceptos de la ley. Es decir, dar un nuevo comienzo a las situaciones de ver y medir el amor a Dios y al prójimo. Es mentira, el que dice que ama a Dios y no a su prójimo. Por esta razón, Jesús añade que el segundo mandamiento es semejante al primero. El reto es practicar este amor de manera vertical y horizontal, de Dios hacia el prójimo y viceversa. "El Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica" en su número 2083 dice que "Jesús resumió los deberes del hombre para con Dios en estas palabras: 'Amarás al Señor tu Dios con todo tu corazón, con toda tu alma y con toda tu mente' (Mt 22, 37; cfr. Lc 10, 27: '...y con todas tus fuerzas'). Estas palabras siguen inmediatamente a la llamada solemne: 'Escucha, Israel: el Señor nuestro Dios es el único Señor' (Dt 6, 4)". Cuáles medios buscamos para amar a Dios y al prójimo?
GETTING TO KNOW.ANNA DAVIS Although many of us here at St. John Church know Anna as the President of the Women s Club, there is so much more to know about our dedicated, caring friend and fellow parishioner. How Do You Feel That You Have Grown as a Catholic Woman in Today s World? My mother had a saying that I live by: In your darkest time, look for the light; where there is light, there is hope; where there is hope, there is love; and where there is love, there is God. I have always counted on my faith; in essence it has always been here for me. How Long Have You Been a Parishioner at St. John Church? Since 1991, when Tom and I moved to Glenwood from the North side of Chicago. We went to many other churches, but when I walked into the doors of St. John, I knew that I was home, as did Tom. What is your Favorite Song? Thy Will Be Done by Hillary Scott Why Did You Choose to get Involved with the Women s Club? I always did things with them, but then at one of the meetings at the house, Evonne Blakey nominated me in 2013 and I ve stayed with it since. What is One of Your Favorite Moments as President? While working and organizing a rummage sale, seeing Peggy Nessel in a child s high chair! It just went along with the fun and camaraderie we women were sharing while working and getting things done. What Are Some of the Things That You Would Like All Women of the Parish to Know About Being a Member? There is nothing we can t fulfill as members of the women s club! No one is overlooked and everyone is wanted, loved and cherished. We are a supportive group where everyone has a voice and belongs. We feel it is important to touch the lives of others. This is a place to come and have camaraderie and peacefulness with everyone. We as a Parish Family Feel the Loss of Tom, and Yet You Continue to Serve and Help Others; How Are You Doing? I m doing good (tearfully). My church family has helped a lot, and I have never felt alone. Tom felt at peace with his faith and his church friends. Tom will forever be in our hearts and prayers! Anna, you are a beautiful example with your shining smile of how to live our lives richly as faithful, Catholic women of St. John s Church. Thank you for everything you do!
The Knightly News! Mary Queen of Knights Membership Drive If you re interested in helping those in need, serving our parish, growing in faith, or obtaining exclusive access to top-rated insurance protection for your family, then the Knights of Columbus is the organization for you! Mary Queen of Knights will conduct a membership drive after each mass on Sat & Sun, November 18th and 19th. Please consider joining our council. For more information, visit kofc.org, maryqueenofknights.org, or contact Rick Michalak at 708-747-3045. Here's What Else is Coming Up... Monthly Council Meeting, Thursday, November 2nd, 7:30pm in the Social Hall Mass for Deceased KofC Members, Sunday, November 26th, 8:00am Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, December 10th, (after both masses) Here's What We Have Accomplished Recently... We had proceeds of $1348 from our August Golf Outing which will be donated to New Star, a charity organization that assists persons with intellectual disabilities. We collected over $1100 at our annual Tootsie Roll Drive in September and the proceeds will also go to New Star. We donated $100 each to The Newman Center, and Seminarian Gino Wilcox from Mundelein Seminary. We purchased two recycling bins to be used in the St. John Social Hall. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMORIAL BRICKS The Knights of Columbus Memorials Bricks have been set. Just as an FYI, there are still 110 empty spaces. If you would like to purchase a brick in honor of your loved ones, the Knights will be doing another selling of the bricks come Spring of 2018. The price of purchasing a memorial brick will remain the same at $65.00 per brick. RECYCLE BINS St. John 's is collecting plastic bags for a new bench for the front of the church entry. For the next six months please collect your grocery, cleaner, ice,newspaper, bread, sandwich bags. Please no plastic bottle or caps. If you can bring them in, and place your share in the collection boxes which are located in the vestibule and social hall. We will collect them, and once a week we will turn them in. For every 500 hundred pounds we gather and turn in to jewel grocery store, we will receive a five foot resin bench. We are off to a great start, so lets try to work together and St. John's can receive benches. Thanks for all your hard work.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Thursday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Mal 1:14b 2:2b, 8-10; Ps 131:1-3; 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 29, 2017 You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. In memory of Tom Dave, St. John Church is holding a blood drive on Saturday, November 11, 2017 from 10L00 am to 2:00 pm in the Social Hall. Please let s try to match the 24 pints needed. Thanks, Nancy Galbreath MILITARY Trevor Blaszczyk, Chaplain Marcin Bulinski, Matthew Daliege, Jeffrey Frjelich, Mike and Lauren Fruehling, Matthew Golden, Sgt. James Grunhard (Middle East), Jordan Hasberger, Joshua Hasberger, Jeff Hefner, Lt. Alex Holba, Lt. Andrew Holba, Lt. Nicholas Holba, USAF, Giana Koce, Corey Longo, Jared Lopez, Jose M. Morfin, Sgt. USMC; Mark Nicola, Tom Raines, Robert Richmond, Steve Schluntz, USMC, John Smalley, Col. Donald Tomich, Lance Corporal George Trikolas, DanTucker, Michael Westervelt (Afganistan) REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR Fr. Rochford, Jessie & Ray Auron, Rita Burke, George Carollo, Mary Ann Daliege, Brian Dowling, Jr., Charlotte Drozdowski, Linda Foley, Edward Glynn, Elsie Grunhard, Millie Gunther, Cindy Hanus, Mike Herrick, Linda Jones, Mary Kieta, Monica Kummerer, Joe and Mary Lamacki, Delores LeLuga, Marie Lendi, Barbara Lundquist, Dorothy Malkowski, Elaine Marczewski, Mary Michelon, Bob Mischke, Annie Nicks, Pete Panozzo, Donna M. Ross, Amy and Charles Ruiz, Louise Ryan, Ann Sardella, Joanne Sebben, Valeria Tomich, Karen Truesdale, Seana Valentine The October count for the Archdiocese of Chicago is from Oct 7 thru Oct 28.
November 1st Eucharistic Ministers 8:00 AM Jan Wenckus (Sacristan), Cathy Branch, Joe Wenckus, Kitty Crescent 7:00 PM Serena Hewitt, Ralph Sobie, Bob Leluga, Karen Leluga Lectors 8:00 AM Bill Miller 7:00 PM Bob Leluga Servers 8:00 AM Kitty Branch, Vince DeLaurentis 7:00 PM Dave & Nancy Galbreath November 2nd Eucharistic Ministers 8:00 AM Ken & Lorraine Giovannetti, Kitty Crescent, Judy Konieczka (Sacristan) 7:00 PM Janice Wenckus (Sacristan) Joe Wenckus, Serena Hewitt Charlotte Trznadel, Sandra Kalemba Lectors 8:00 AM Susan Gates 7:00 PM Laura Nowak Servers 8:00 AM Vince DeLaurentis, Need Volunteer 7:00 PM Lori Lucente, Kitty Branch November 4th & 5th Eucharistic Ministers 5:00 PM Dcn. Jim Detloff, Tim Settle, Annette Matusik, Albert Djondo 8:00 AM Ken Giovannetti (Sacristan) Kathy Lazzara*, Andrea Anderson Lorraine Giovannetti, Dcn. Jim Detloff 10:00 AM Tim Reed, Joe Mokry, Sandy Kalemba, Bertha Malone, Dcn. Jim Detloff Sunday, October 29th, 2017 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time to Sunday, November 5th, 2017 8:00-Kathleen Franiak Sister of Val & Carl Tomich 10:00-Tom Giroux by Kalemba Family Monday-Weekday 8:00 World Peace Tuesday-Weekday 8:00 Parishioners of St. John Wednesday-All Saints 8:00 All Soul s Novena 7:00-All Soul s Novena Thursday-All Soul s Day 8:00 All Souls Novena 7:00 All Souls Memorial Mass Friday-Saint Martin de Porres, Religious 8:00-All Soul s Novena Saturday-Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop 8:00-Eucharistic Service Vigil of The Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00-All Soul s Novena Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00-All Soul s Novena 10:00-All Soul s Novena November 4th & 5th (cont.) Lectors 5:00 PM Laura Nowak 8:00AM Kathy Lazzara* 10:00 AM Susan Gates Altar Servers 5:00 PM Lori Lucente Ralph Sobie 8:00 AM Nancy Galbreath Dave Galbreath 10:00 AM Need Volunteer Michael Herrick
October 24, 2017 St. John 50/50 Raffle Envelope number 405 was drawn for last week s 50/50 raffle drawing. The parishioner assigned that number did not participate in the drawing. Last week s prize of $518.50 will be added to this week s amount. Enhanced 50/50 Raffle Beginning October 1, 2017 Under the enhanced raffle, the plays and the draws are done weekly. Parishioners put $5 in a 50/50 envelope by each Sunday of the week they wish to play. Once a week, one winning number is pulled from the total number of registered parishioners, after the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Tuesday, with two volunteer witnesses present. In order to win, the winning parishioner must have 1) put $5 in the 50/50 envelope in the collection basket for the week they wish to play, and 2) put in your regular Sunday/Memorial offering. If there is a winner, the amount won is split 50/50 between the one winner and the parish. If there is no winner, the amount collected rolls over and is added to the next weekly draw. 50/50 RULES: All proceeds from the drawing will benefit St. John Church All registered members of St. John Church are eligible for the 50/50 raffle (please call our Parish Office if you would like to register at our Parish) Attend any weekend mass and be sure to drop your weekly envelope and your 50/50 envelope into the collection basket If you are on vacation or away for the weekend you may drop off your 2 envelopes in advance at the parish office To be eligible for the 50/50 raffle a minimum of $5.00 must be included in BOTH the 50/50 envelope AND your Sunday envelope If you are a participant in the Give Central Program, you must give a minimum of $5.00 a week for each Sunday of the month, and you will still need to give a 50/50 envelope with a minimum of $5.00 for each weekly drawing you wish to participate in The winner will be randomly drawn each Tuesday from the registered parishioners database 50/50 envelopes are available at all the entrances of the church
HOT LINES WHEN YOU NEED HELP NOW CELEBRATERECOVERY @ WWW.FAITHCHURCHONLINE.ORG COURAGE For single mothers And unplanned Pregnancies 708-636-8001 Grief Support Center for New Beginnings 708-985-3010 So. Sub Council on Alcoholism & Substance Abuse 708-647-3333 Treatment Center 219-230-3622 Celebrate Rec 219-864-0300 Crisis Center For South Suburbia 708-429-7255 Faith Church Support Group 219-864-0302 SUNDAY COLLECTION Weekly Goal: $4,100.00 October 21/22 Sunday Collection $3,585.25* Envelopes Received 134* E-Giving $390.00* Transactions 13* Total Sunday Giving $3,975.25** *Includes Memorials **Includes E-Giving PARISH COUNCIL COMMITTEE Lori Lucente-Chairperson Karen Leluga-Secretary Ora Adams John Kennerk Ricki Biank Judy Konieczka Ron Carine Ginny Williamson David Galbreath Maria Zambrano Next Meeting: November 14 @ 6PM PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE Joe Dillon/Bookkeeper Jim Adduci-co chair Dan Genisio-co chair Bill Miller-Secretary Susan Gates Phyllis Giroux Lynn Unyi Janice Wenckus Next meeting: December 20 @7PM TO TEACH WHO CHRIST IS Total Pledges/Donations:$426,374 Parish Share: $320,374 # of Pledges/Donations: 122 Actual Collections through September 2017: $141,087 Did not have a chance to donate? Questions? Call the Parish Office or the Campaign Office at 312-534-8500! Please consider signing up for electronic giving. It s simple, safe and secure. Go to www.givecentral.org, select St. John Parish, and set up your contribution today!